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Home My WebLink About2016-03-29-TB-FINAL-minutesTOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses March 29, 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. PRESENT: Supervisor- Liz Thomas 1St Deputy Supervisor- Nancy Zahler Board members- Rich Goldman, Michael Boggs, John Hertzler Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Antweiler, John Ullberg, Jim Dennis, Karen Powers, Roxanne Marino, Jules & Patty Burgevin, John & Alice Gant, Barbara Page, David & Alanna Fontanella, Sharm Robinette, Barbara Nowogrodzki CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Thomas called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. GENERAL BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA RESOLUTION 2016-72: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for March 29, 2016 with the additions of an executive session, discussion of an income survey and General Announcements. Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Boggs Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 PRESENTATION- Town Hall Sidewalk Ms. Thomas presented a power -point presentation on restoring a sidewalk and greenspace in front of the town hall. She discussed the benefits of doing so, focusing on safety and stormwater run-off. She also discussed the potential for grant funding and noted that if the project were paired with the current sidewalk project, there would be a savings. Mr. Ullberg, a landscape architect who has volunteered his time, presented his ideas and objectives for re -landscaping the town hall, which is currently surrounded by asphalt. Ms. Thomas and Mr. Ullberg invited those in attendance to view some chalk mock-ups that Mr. Ullberg had made outside. Upon returning inside, Ms. Thomas invited comments from the audience. Ms. Powers commented that aesthetics are important and make an impact on people. She heads up the volunteer landscaping group Takin Care of T'burg and offered the group's assistance to this project. Another person seconded that and remarked that beautiful greenspace is the reason that she moved to Trumansburg a few years ago. Mr. Burgevin encouraged the project and thanked those who put time into it. At this time, board members asked clarifying questions of Ms. Thomas. Mr. Ullberg noted that the village did a survey a while back and cited the lack of sidewalk as a safety hazard. Ms. Powers commented that she would prefer not to have parking in front of the building. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ms. Thomas gave the following updates on the Falls Road water main: x Responses to the letter sent by Ms. Thomas to Falls Rd. residents have been received. x MRB has regular project update meetings and the town board and residents are invited to attend any time Mr. Goldman revisited the landscaping discussion. The board discussed other town priorities for funding. Ms. Thomas offered suggestions for grants and inquired as to the interest level of the board before moving forward with a potential landscaping project. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: (no members of the public were present to speak) NEW BUSINESS: INCOME SURVEY Ms. Thomas presented a proposal to hire a firm to do an income survey. This information will be necessary in applying for funding for Water District 3. The board discussion turned to the WD3 water district TTHM issue. RESOLUTION 2016-73: Provisional Approval of Income Survey Proposal BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board provisionally approve the proposed income survey contract from G&G to conduct a MHI survey provided that a majority of town board members give final approval by e-mail. 2 Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Ms. Zahler Discussion: Ms. Zahler questioned the town's funding source for the survey as it may be used for other purposes not just WD3. Mr. Goldman recommends reimbursing later if this happens. They went over questions to ask the firm before approving. Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 AMENDMENT TO BUILDING FEES RESOLUTION 2016-74: AMENDMENT TO BUILDING FEES RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board amends the 2016 fee schedule to clarify the building permit fees by specifying: x What areas are included in determining the building permit fee for 1 and 2 family residences, x the fees on accessory buildings that are attached to a 1 and 2 family residence x the fees on accessory buildings that are separate from the main building Further RESOLVED that the fee schedule be updated with the amendments as attached (see Appendix A) and further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk's office distribute new fee schedules to all Town Board members, the Deputy Supervisor, the Planning and Zoning Department, and the Water Department. Moved: Ms. Thomas Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 Seconded: Mr. Goldman REVIEW OF ANNUAL UPDATE DOCUMENT The board agreed to postpone discussion of this topic until Ms. Wright is available to explain it. 3 Ms. Zahler inquired about how the 2015 ambulance revenues were put. REVIEW OF NEW ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE OPERATING STATEMENTS Ms. Thomas gave a brief presentation of the January Operating Statement. UPDATE FROM MS. ZAHLER At the last Village Board meeting, the EMS Manager suggested that the Town's ambulance charges may be lower than average. The board further discussed the billing process and whether to update it. AUTHORIZATION OF DEPUTY TOWN CLERK AS SIGNER ON CLERK BANK ACCOUNTS RESOLUTION 2016-75: RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board authorize Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk, and Sarah Koski, Deputy Town Clerk, to be signers on both the Town Clerk and Town and County Tax checking accounts. Moved: Ms. Zahler Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 Seconded: Mr. Hertzler PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Ms. Marino encouraged serious thought in considering connecting Water District 3 with the Village of Trumansburg water system. MONTHLY BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3/1 STB, 3/8 PIM, 3/8 PH, 3/8 TB, 3/17 STB RESOLUTION 2016-76: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of the 3/1 Special Town Board meeting. Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye 91 Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 RESOLUTION 2016-77: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of the 3/8 PIM (Public Information Meeting). Moved: Ms. Zahler Seconded: Mr. Goldman Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 RESOLUTION 2016-78: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 3/8 Public Hearing, with the changes discussed. Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 RESOLUTION 2016-79: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 3/8 Town Board meetings as edited by Ms. Zahler and Thomas as discussed via e-mail and at the meeting. Moved: Mr. Goldman Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Seconded: Ms. Zahler 5 Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 RESOLUTION 2016-80: BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 3/17 Special Town Board meeting as edited. Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Goldman Ms. Thomas aye Ms. Zahler aye Mr. Hertzler aye Mr. Boggs aye Mr. Goldman aye Vote: 5-0 Date Adopted: 3/29/16 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Ms. Zahler moved to go into executive session at 9:08pm, seconded Mr. Goldman for the purposes of matters relating to the acquisition, lease or sale of real property or securities because publicity may substantially affect the value. Ms. Zahler moved to come out of executive session at 9:58pm, seconded Mr. Goldman. ADJOURN: Mr. Goldman moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:58pm; seconded by Mr. Hertzler and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 4/8/16. APPENDIX A: BUILDING/CODE.: OPERATING PERMITS reference Operating Permit $75.00 LL 2 of 2015 Fireworks display $150.00 Res. 8/18/10 Special Event Operating Permit $50.00 LL 1 of 2010 BUILDING PERMITS fee reference 1 & 2 Family Residences, includes finished basements: $.30/sq ft LL 2 of 2015 Multiple dwelling/Multi-residential $225 + $3/K Res. 2007-36 Commercial bldgs., bridges, tanks, and towers $425 + $4/K Res. 2007-36 Alterations, renovations, additions, pools $75 + 3/K LL 2 of 2015 Accessory Building — separate from main building $55 + $3/K Res. 2007-36 Accessory Building — attached to 1& 2 family $0.15/sq. ft. Res. 2016-??? I residences Building Permit Renewal Half existing building permit fee. Res. 2016-64 Solar, wind or alt. energy permit- RESIDENTIAL $75.00 LL 3 of 2015 Solar, wind or alt. energy permit- COMMERCIAL $75 + 3/K LL 3 of 2015 Sign permit $50.00 LL 2 of 2015 Woodstove or heating unit $50.00 LL 2 of 2015 Demolition $2/K ($65 min) Res. 2007-36