HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-24-TB-FINAL-minutesTOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
May 24, 2016
Audio of the minutes are available on the website at ulysses.ny.us.
The meeting was held at the Ulysses Town Hall at 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg.
Notice of Town Board meetings are posted on the town's website and clerk's board.
ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT:
Supervisor- Liz Thomas
1 st Deputy Supervisor- Nancy Zahler
Board members- Rich Goldman, John Hertzler, Michael Boggs
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Planner- Darby Kiley
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement- Tom Myers
OTHERS PRESENT:
Phil Antweiler, Emelie Cuppernell (Residential Energy Scoring Project), Roxanne Marino
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Thomas called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
PRESENTATION:
Ms. Cuppernell presented a power point presentation on the status of the Residential Energy Scoring
Project. The second draft was recently released; a final version is targeted for July.
Board members asked clarifying questions.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
RESOLUTION 2016-102: Approval of Meeting Agenda
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for May 24, 2016 with
the removal of the code enforcement and ag committee discussions; and the addition of
appointment of a Planning Board member.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/24/16
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Mr. Antweiler announced that the picnic commemorating Jacksonville Community Park's 50th
anniversary is scheduled for Sunday, June 5th from 11:30-2:30pm in the park.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ms. Kiley announced that the zoning update session focusing on Jacksonville will take place on
Monday, June 6th
OLD BUSINESS:
APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY/CONSERVATION ADVISORY
COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2016-103: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE
SUSTAINABILITY/CONSERVATION COUNCIL
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoint the following individuals
Sue Poelvoorde
Bara Hotchkiss
Robert Oswald
Bryce Smith
Roxanne Marino
as members of the Sustainability and Conservation Advisory Council for terms beginning upon
taking the oath of office through December 31, 2017
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/24/16
NEW BUSINESS:
TOWN HALL- INSULATION AND HEATING SYSTEM
Mr. Myers presented energy efficiency and comfort issues in the town hall and discussed options for
Solutions.
DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION 2016-104: DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EOUIPMENT
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board declares that the following equipment
belonging to the town is surplus and can be sent to auction or sold by the Town Supervisor's
Office: 2005 Jeep, VIN number 1J4GL48K75W590487.
Moved: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/24/16
Seconded: Mr. Goldman
APPOINTMENT OF PB MEMBER:
Ms. Thomas publicly thanked Mr. Diaz for his service on the Planning Board.
RESOLUTION 2016-105: APPOINTMENT OF SARA WORDEN TO THE PLANNING
BOARD
RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board appoint Sara Worden to the seat left vacant
by David Diaz as of May 17 for a term ending 12/31/2017.
Moved: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/24/16
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
(none)
MONTHLY BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Seconded: Ms. Zahler
RESOLUTION 2016-106: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 5/10 with removal of
the highlighted memo.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler
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Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/24/16
APPROVAL OF VOUCHER/CLAIM
RESOLUTION 2016-107:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approves payment of the MRB voucher from
last month.
Moved: Ms. Zahler
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 5/24/16
Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
ADJOURN:
Mr. Goldman moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45pm; seconded by Ms. Zahler and passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 5125116.
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