HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-09-TB-FINAL-minutesTOWN BOARD MEETING
Town of Ulysses
August 9, 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
1St Deputy Supervisor- Nancy Zahler
2nd Deputy Supervisor- Michelle Wright
Board members- John Hertzler, Michael Boggs, Rich Goldman
Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato
Attorney for the Town- Mariette Geldenhuys
OTHERS PRESENT:
Bill Houseworth, Roxanne Marino, Carolyn Duddleston, Sandra Duddleston, Doug Duddleston, Greg
Grodem, Eric Slocum, Jason Fulton, Glynis Hart
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
RESOLUTION 2016-143: APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the agenda for August 9, 2016 with
the change of moving up the resolutions of local laws 2 and 3 to the next items.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/9/16
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2016: A LOCAL LAW
PROVIDING FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE ELECTED POSITION OF HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT AND THE CREATION OF THE APPOINTED POSITION OF
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES
RESOLUTION 2016-144: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 2
OF 2016: A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE ELECTED
POSITION OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AND THE CREATION OF THE
APPOINTED POSITION OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOWN OF
ULYSSES
WHEREAS, the Town has the authority to adopt the local law referred to above (hereafter "the
Local Law No. 2") pursuant to §§ 10, 22 and 23 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule
Law; and
WHEREAS the final version of Local Law No. 2 of 2016 was presented to the Ulysses Town
Board at a Town Board meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2016; and
WHEREAS the Public Hearing date was set by resolution of the Ulysses Town Board on
Tuesday, July 26, 2016, for the Public Hearing to be on August 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Ulysses Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on Local Law No. 2 was advertised as required by law
in the Ithaca Journal on Saturday, July 30, 2016, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date, time and place and all parties in
attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Local
Law, or any part thereof, and
WHEREAS a Public Information Meeting was held on both March 8, 2016 and also August 9,
2016 at 6:30 p.m., and
WHEREAS the Ulysses Town Highway Superintendent's duties are fundamentally apolitical,
and
WHEREAS, in New York State, all cities and villages, and many towns appoint their Highway
Superintendents; and
WHEREAS there are no minimum job-related qualifications for a person to run for this elected
position, and
WHEREAS, elected officials cannot be supervised by or held accountable by anyone except the
electorate; and
WHEREAS, if an elected Town Highway Superintendent does not perform his or her duties,
the Town Board cannot discipline or remove him or her from office; and
WHEREAS the duties of Town Highway Superintendent require a great deal of skill and
training to be performed effectively but training cannot be required of an elected officer, and
WHEREAS, changing the position from elected to appointed allows the town the option of
drawing applicants from a wider geographic area in the event the position becomes vacant; and
WHEREAS, by changing the position from elected to appointed, the Town of Ulysses can
assure that its residents receive the highest quality services from a well-qualified employee who
is held accountable for full performance of all required duties; and
WHEREAS this proposed local law should not be considered a reflection on the performance
of the current Acting Town Highway Superintendent who is efficient, courteous and properly
trained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopts
and enacts Local Law #2 of 2016 entitled "A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR THE
ABOLITION OF THE ELECTED POSITION OF TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
AND CREATION OF THE APPOINTED POSITION OF HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES", a copy of which is attached hereto (see appendix A) and
made a part of this resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Local Law is adopted subject to a mandatory referendum pursuant to the
provisions of §23 of the Municipal Home Rule Law; and further
RESOLVED that the referendum will be held at the general elections to be held on November
8, 2016; and it is further
RESOLVED that if this local law is approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
qualified electors voting thereon at the general election on November 8, 2016, the Town Clerk
shall file this local law with the Secretary of State as required by law and notify the Town
Supervisor when the local law is in effect.
Moved: Ms. Thomas Seconded: Mr. Hertzler
(A roll -call vote was called by the clerk)
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
nay
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 8/9/16
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. LOCAL LAW NO.3 OF 2016--A
LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE ELECTED POSITION OF
TOWN CLERK AND CREATION OF THE APPOINTED POSITION OF TOWN CLERK OF
THE TOWN OF ULYSSES
RESOLUTION 2016-145: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO.
LOCAL LAW NO.3 OF 2016--A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR THE ABOLITION
OF THE ELECTED POSITION OF TOWN CLERK AND CREATION OF THE
APPOINTED POSITION OF TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES
WHEREAS, the Town has the authority to adopt the local law referred to above (hereafter "the
Local Law") pursuant to § § 10, 22 and 23 of the New York State Municipal Home Rule Law;
and
WHEREAS the final version of Local Law No. 3 of 2016 was presented to the Ulysses Town
Board at a Town Board meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2016; and
WHEREAS the Public Hearing date was set by resolution of the Ulysses Town Board on
Tuesday, July 26, 2016, for the Public Hearing to be on August 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Ulysses Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on Local Law No. 3 was advertised as required by law
in the Ithaca Journal on Saturday, July 30 2016, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date, time and place and all parties in
attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Local
Law, or any part thereof, and
WHEREAS a Public Information Meeting was held on both March 8, 2016 and also August 9,
2016 at 6:30 p.m., and
WHEREAS the Town Clerk's duties are fundamentally apolitical, and
WHEREAS, in New York State, all cities and villages, and many towns appoint their Clerks;
and
WHEREAS there are no minimum job-related qualifications for a person to run for this elected
position, and
WHEREAS, elected officials cannot be supervised by or held accountable by anyone except the
electorate; and
WHEREAS, if an elected Town Clerk does not perform his or her duties, the Town Board
cannot discipline or remove him or her from office; and
WHEREAS the duties of Town Clerk require a great deal of skill and training to be performed
effectively but training cannot be required of an elected officer, and
WHEREAS, changing the position from elected to appointed allows the town the option of
drawing applicants from a wider geographic area in the event the position becomes vacant; and
WHEREAS, by changing the position from elected to appointed, the Town of Ulysses can
assure that its residents receive the highest quality services from a well-qualified employee who
is held accountable for full performance of all required duties;
WHEREAS this proposed local law should not be considered a reflection on the performance
of the current Town Clerk who is efficient, courteous and has taken the initiative to be properly
trained.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses adopts
and enacts Local Law #3 of 2016 entitled "A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR THE
ABOLITION OF THE ELECTED POSITION OF TOWN CLERK AND CREATION OF
THE APPOINTED POSITION OF TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES", a copy
of which is attached hereto (see Appendix B) and made a part of this resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Local Law is adopted subject to a mandatory referendum pursuant to the
provisions of §23 of the Municipal Home Rule Law; and it is further
RESOLVED that the referendum will be held at the general elections to be held on November
8, 2016; and it is further
RESOLVED, that if this local law is approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
qualified electors voting thereon at the general election on November 8, 2016, the Town Clerk
shall file this local law with the Secretary of State as required by law and notify the Town
Supervisor when the local law is in effect.
Moved: Mr. Hertzler Seconded: Mr. Boggs
(A roll -call vote was called by the clerk)
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
nay
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 8/9/16
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Mr. Wertis, addressing the board as a resident and not a representative of any town board or
committee, distributed information on agricultural planning in NY.
Mr. Duddleston asked why the board doesn't pledge allegiance to the flag.
REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES:
Mr. Fulton gave his fire chief report, including the following:
• Received a big FEMA grant for $224,000 to get the best SCBA (self-contained breathing
apparatus) for staff.
• New fire truck on way- sold the old for half the cost that it was purchased for
• July was one of biggest months ever- was able to use new hydrant on Falls Road
• Will try to get rough numbers on new building costs before the budget meeting
TOWN REPORTS:
(see Appendix Q
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION 2016-146: LOCAL LAW NO.4 of 2016—OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY
LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3- C
WHEREAS, municipalities of the State of New York are limited in the amount of real property
taxes that may be levied each year under the tax levy limit established in General Municipal
Law §3-c, and
WHEREAS, subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c expressly authorizes a municipality
to override the tax levy limit if the town government decides to adopt a budget with a property
tax levy that exceeds the level set by the State, by the adoption of a local law approved by vote
of at least sixty percent (60%) of the governing body, and
WHEREAS the final version of Local Law No. 4 of 2016 was presented to the Ulysses Town
Board at a Town Board meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2016; and
WHEREAS the Public Hearing date was set by resolution of the Ulysses Town Board on
Tuesday, July 26, 2016, for the Public Hearing to be on August 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the
Ulysses Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on Local Law No. 4 was advertised as required by law
in the Ithaca Journal on Saturday, July 30, 2016, and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on August 9, 2016, and all parties in attendance
were permitted an opportunity to speak in favor of or in opposition to the Local Law entitled
"A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL
MUNICIPAL LAW §3- C", or any part thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses reviewed and discussed a proposed local
law to override the tax levy limit, and
WHEREAS, information from New York State that enables calculation of the Town's 2017
property tax cap is not available until late summer, and
WHEREAS it appears the levy limit will be 0.6% and until the tentative budget is ready at the
end of September, it is impossible to know whether the Town will be able to stay under this
potential limit; and
WHEREAS by the time the town knows if it can stay within the tax levy limit, it is too late to
file a local law to override the tax levy limit.
WHEREAS, in the event the Town of Ulysses annual tax levy exceeds the allowable tax levy
limit due to their own decisions or cost increases outside their control, New York State has the
authority to penalize the Town unless the Town has formally given itself permission to exceed
the tax cap, and
WHEREAS, adopting this local law is not predictive of the final tax levy but will provide the
Town of Ulysses Town Board the flexibility to exceed the Property Tax Cap if it is deemed
necessary, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ulysses Town Board enacts a local law to
override the tax levy limit for the fiscal year 2016, as follows:
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 4 of 2016, TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT
ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3- C
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows:
Section 1. Legislative Intent: It is the intent of this local law to override the limit on the
amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Ulysses, County of
Tompkins pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-c, and to allow the Town of Ulysses,
County of Tompkins to adopt a town budget for (a) town purposes, (b) fire protection
districts, and (c) any other special or improvement district, and Town improvements
provided pursuant to Town Law Article 12-C, governed by the Town Board for the
fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017 that requires a
real property tax levy in excess of the "tax levy limit" as defined by General Municipal
Law §3-c.
Section 2. Authority: This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General
Municipal Law §3-c, which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the tax
levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of at least sixty percent
(60%) of the Town Board.
Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override: The Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, County
of Tompkins is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2017 that
requires a real property tax levy in excess of the limit specified in General Municipal
Law §3-c.
Section 4. Severability: If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this
Local Law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or
circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the
remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person,
individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in
which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date: This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.
AND FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk file this local law with the Secretary of
State as required by law and notify the Town Supervisor when the local law is in effect.
Moved: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/9/16
NEW BUSINESS:
Seconded: Mr. Boggs
SET UP DATES FOR BUDGET MEETINGS
The board set dates for budget meetings.
IN SUPPORT OF TOMPKINS CONSOLIDATED AREA TRANSIT, INC.
RESOLUTION 2016-147-: IN SUPPORT OF TOMPKINS CONSOLIDATED AREA
TRANSIT, INC.
WHEREAS, Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT) operates an outstanding public
transportation service that provides people in the Town of Ulysses with mobility and access to
employment, community resources, medical care, and recreational opportunities, and
WHEREAS, every day people in the Town of Ulysses depend on TCAT to provide a basic and
essential mobility service that is relied upon, particularly by those without access to a car, and
WHEREAS, to respond to fiscal pressures and a shortage of drivers, TCAT has been forced to
make significant cuts in service, and
WHEREAS, these potentially permanent cuts in service will disproportionately affect working
poor families, immigrants, and students, and
WHEREAS, in the Town of Ulysses there is a large number of residents who are members of
young families, senior citizens on fixed incomes, immigrants, students, and people who work
and earn less than a living wage who regularly depend on the services of TCAT,
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has requested increased services in the evenings to support
local businesses and to enable town residents working in Ithaca to access public transportation
in the evening hours,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town of Ulysses encourages municipalities
in Tompkins County to promote and advocate on behalf of TCAT and consider ways to
alleviate the burden of meeting transportation needs of the community, such as creating more
Park and Ride hubs, creating more trails and greenways for walking and bicycling, supporting
more rideshare opportunities in towns, villages, the local mall, shopping centers, parks, and
business centers, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Town of Ulysses supports promoting creative solutions such
as Gadabout and FISH (Friends In Service Helping), and keeping the public transit needs of our
residents high on our municipal agendas, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Town of Ulysses calls upon Tompkins County's State
Representatives to encourage all New York State Legislators to recognize and financially
support public transit and its vital role in our battle against poverty and in meeting our
economic development goals, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in
Tompkins County, United States Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, United States Congressman
Tom Reed; New York State Assemblywoman Lifton, New York State Senators Seward,
O'Mara, and Nozzolio, New York State Governor Cuomo, and President Obama.
Moved: Mr. Boggs Seconded: Ms. Thomas
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
nay
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 4-1
Date Adopted: 8/9/16
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
(none)
MONTHLY BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RESOLUTION 2016-148: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 7/26
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the minutes of 7/26 as edited by Ms.
Thomas and Zahler.
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: 8/9/16
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLUTION 2016-149: BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve the attached budget modifications:
A FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Al 110.121
1 Town Justice Clerk Special Projects PS I Create I --
Per board resolution 2016-85
Al 110.121 Town Justice Clerk Special Projects PS Increase $3,965
Per board resoluti n 2016-85
A1990.4 I A Fund Contingency Decrea
e $3,965
A fund contingency line balance= $7,672
A1220.4 Supervisor CE Increase $1891.04
The 2015 budget included costs associated with the transition to the new accounting software. Due to
the process these costs were not incurred until 2016 and have been taken out of the Supervisor CE line.
In order to accurately reflect annual reoccurring costs to this line a budget modification is requested to
use fund balance for this cost.
A917 A Fund Unassigned Fund Balance Decrease $1891.04
Please see the above explanation.
A1320.4 Auditor CE Increase $2000
The balance in the auditportion o A915 assi ned and will be $5,762 after this $2000 appropriation.
A915 Audit portion Decrease $2000
Please see the above explanation.
SW3 FUND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
SW3-8330.4 Water purification, Equip, & Cap Outlay CE Increase $4045.73
Unforeseen expense of income survey for Water District 3
SW3-915 SW3 Fund Balance Decrease $4045.73
Approximate fund balance after modification: $64,749.95
Moved: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/9/16
Seconded: Ms. Zahler
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
RESOLUTION 2016-150: APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board approve payment of claims #410-458 in the
amount of $138,828.91.
Moved: Mr. Goldman
Ms. Thomas
aye
Ms. Zahler
aye
Mr. Hertzler
aye
Mr. Boggs
aye
Mr. Goldman
aye
Vote: 5-0
Date Adopted: 8/9/16
Seconded: Mr. Boggs
ADJOURN:
Mr. Hertzler moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:15pm; seconded by Ms. Zahler and passed
unanimously.
APPENDIX A:
TOWN OF ULYSSES, NEW YORK PROPOSED
LOCAL LA W NO. 2-2016
A LOCAL LA W PROVIDING FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE ELECTED POSITION OF
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT AND THE CREATION OF THE APPOINTED POSITION OF
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows:
SECTION].
This local law is enacted pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law §§10, 22 and 23. This local law
shall supersede any provisions of the Town Law of the State of New York to the contrary, including,
but not limited to, Town Law §20 with respect to the method of selection of the Highway
Superintendent in the Town of Ulysses, and any other provision of the Town Law providing for or
referring to the creation of the elected position of Highway Superintendent.
SECTION 2.
The elected position of the Highway Superintendent in the Town of Ulysses, New York is hereby
abolished, effective January 1, 2018, following the expiration of the current elective term of office of
the Highway Superintendent on December 31, 2017. The appointed position of Highway
Superintendent of the Town of Ulysses, New York is hereby created, effective January 1, 2018.
SECTION 3.
Commencing January 1, 2018, the Highway Superintendent of the Town of Ulysses shall be the
person appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses.
SECTION 4.
The appointed Highway Superintendent shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as are
or hereafter may be conferred or imposed by law, and such further duties as the Town Board
determines, consistent with applicable law.
SECTION 5.
This local law shall be subject to a mandatory referendum pursuant to the provisions of §23 of the
Municipal Home Rule Law at the general elections to be held on November 8, 2016
SECTION 6.
This local law shall supersede or repeal any prior inconsistent Local Law.
SECTION 7.
The provisions of this local law are severable. If any court of competent jurisdiction decides that any
section, clause, sentence, part or provision of this local law is illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional,
such decision shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any of the remaining sections clauses, sentences,
parts, or provisions of the Local Law.
SECTION 8.
This local law shall take effect upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors
voting thereon at the general election on November 8, 2016, and the filing with the Secretary of
State in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
APPENDIX B:
TOWN OF ULYSSES, NEW YORK
PROPOSED LOCAL LA W NO. 3-
2016
A LOCAL LA W PROVIDING FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE ELECTED POSITION OF
TOWN CLERK AND THE CREATION OF THE APPOINTED POSITION OF HIGHWAY
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOWN OF ULYSSES
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses as follows:
SECTION 1.
This local law is enacted pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law §§10, 22 and 23. This local law
shall supersede any provisions of the Town Law of the State of New York to the contrary,
including, but not limited to, Town Law §20 with respect to the method of selection of the Town
Clerk in the Town of Ulysses, and any other provision of the Town Law providing for or
referring to the creation of the elected position of Town Clerk.
SECTION 2.
The elected position of the Town Clerk in the Town of Ulysses, New York is hereby abolished,
effective January 1, 2018, following the expiration of the current elective term of office of the
Town Clerk on December 31, 2017. The appointed position of Town Clerk of the Town of
Ulysses, New York is hereby created, effective January 1, 2018.
SECTION 3.
Commencing January 1, 2018, the Town Clerk of the Town of Ulysses shall be the person
appointed by the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses.
SECTION 4.
The appointed Town Clerk shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as are or
hereafter may be conferred or imposed by law, and such further duties as the Town Board
determines, consistent with applicable law.
SECTION 5.
This local law shall be subject to a mandatory referendum pursuant to the provisions of §23 of
the Municipal Home Rule Law at the general elections to be held on November 8, 2016
SECTION 6.
This local law shall supersede or repeal any prior inconsistent Local Law.
SECTION 7.
The provisions of this local law are severable. If any court of competent jurisdiction decides that
any section, clause, sentence, part or provision of this local law is illegal, invalid, or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any of the remaining
sections clauses, sentences, parts, or provisions of the Local Law.
SECTION 8.
This local law shall take effect upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors voting
thereon at the general election on November 8, 2016, and the filing with the Secretary of State in
accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
APPENDIX C:
TOWN REPORTS:
PLANNING BOARD/ZONING OFFICER- submitted by Ms. Kiley
Planning Board
The Planning Board did not meet on August 2.
Board of Zoning Appeals
At the July 20thmeeting, the applicants withdrew their application for an area variance.
Grants
Residential Energy Score Project — All five municipalities endorsed the final report for this project.
The project team will be meeting to discuss next steps for moving the project forward.
Zoning Updates Grant — The steering committee received and is commenting on the first draft of the ag
section of the consultant's proposal.
Other meetings/issues
Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization (IO) — 7/27: Tee -Ann Hunter (Town of
Ithaca) and Hilary Lambert (Cayuga Lake Watershed Network) worked on and submitted a grant
application for three years of administrative and program assistance for the IO.
ITCTC — 7/19: NYS DOT discussed new municipal funding opportunities, including support for
bridge and culverts.
Stormwater Coalition (SWC) — 7/14: the SWC met with a staff member from Chemung County who
is representing the Southern Tier coalitions at DEC meetings to revise the MS4 permit. We have been
provided with discussion topics and can submit comments in advance of the meetings.
Water Resources Council (WRC) — 7/18: the WRC heard a presentation on the Town of Danby's
proposed groundwater protection local law.
ACTING HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT- reported by Dave Reynolds
Mowed roadsides, cleaned ditches, trimmed limbs, put oil and stone on roads.
Ms. Wright noted that they recently discovered that the Curry Road bridge is eligible for 100%
replacement via federal funds.
TOWN CLERK- submitted by Ms. Parlato
LICENSES issued:
#
Sporting licenses
9
Disabled parking permits
14
Dog licenses and
renewals
58
Marriage licenses
6
Plumbing permits
0
Address assignments
0
FINANCIAL REPORT:
$1429.00
TOTAL Collected for fees &
licenses
$899.20
stays in the town
$529.80
goes to the state
CLERK's OFFICE TASKS:
• Worked on grant for Salo Drive
• Helped Deputy Supervisor with Federal Medicare reporting
• Organized tasks for summer youth employee:
• Routine tasks:
o Notarized documents for citizens
o Retrieved, sorted, vouchered mail
o Answered inquiries on various topics
o Took and wrote up meeting minutes
o Kept website current
o Sent listsery mssgs. to keep residents updated. (And received more requests to be added
to list)
• Vacation July 22-29
RECORDS MANAGEMENT:
• Exploration of costs/options/grants for building plan scanning as they are not safe to access
WATER DISTRICT TASKS:
• Posted water bills
• Weekly check -ins with Water District Operator
• Updated reports for TTHM running averages and water usage
CONFERENCES:
Carissa attended the Cornell Municipal Clerk's Institute July 11-14 and graduated from the 3 year
program.
Sessions attended:
• Social impacts of fiscal stress
• Interacting with new immigrants
• Heritage tourism
• Building skills for public interaction
• Sustainability within communities (HUD
presentation)
CITIZEN COMMENTS/INOUIRIES:
• Excel training
• Strategic language in communications
• Fraud and ethics
• NYS Council for the Humanities grant
opportunities
Commentlinquiry
Answer/referral
Do people need a permit to go door to
door?
No. The town does not have a law regarding this. Solicitors
are encouraged to register at the police dept.
CODE OFFICER- Submitted Mr. Myers:
In July 2016, 2 Building Permits were issued. One for a bath remodel costing $40,000. The other was a
Demolition Permit. One Certificate of Completion was issued for an above ground swimming pool that cost
$3,600. One Certificate of Occupancy was issued for an addition/remodel that cost $400,000.One Operating
Permit and two fireworks permits were issued.
SUPERVISOR REPORT- submitted by Ms. Thomas
Water Districts WD3
• Attend EFC webinar on funding.
• Meet with USDA Rural Development on funding possibilities.
• Meet with MRB on funding
Ag Committee
• Guidance on request for Right -to -Farm local law.
• Provide guidance on feedback on rezoning of ag lands.
Energy
• CCA — community choice aggregation for electricity — hear presentation from Joule Assets on
CCA in Westchester County.
Parks and Recreation
• Prepare for and write grant to purchase land on Salo Drive for parkland and recreation. Grant
preparation and writing was extensive and a big team effort.
• Meet with residents on Salo Drive (4 households)
Zoning update
• Act as communications bridge between Zoning Steering Committee and Ag Committee.
• Read through recommendations from consultants on ag lands, comment.
Other
• Meetings:
o Solid Waste re: compost drop off (7/12)
o Meet with Salo Dr. residents about potential purchase of land (7/19)
o Ag Committee (7/28)
o CCA Task Force (7/22)
o Town Board meeting (7/12, 7/26 )
o Zoning Update Steering Committee (7/25, 8/4)
o TCCOG (7/28)
o Training in excel (8/2)
• Trails grant —
o Review beta site on laptop and iPhone. Give extensive feedback on first and second beta versions.
o Release beta version to trail partners.
• TCCOG — work with co -Chair on agendas and content.
o support for TCAT
o review of bylaws.
o Implementing freedom from domestic violence as a human right, info to include in
personnel policies.
o Intermunicipal task force on emergency services.
• Planning Board and BZA training — assist Zoning Officer to set up periodic training for boards.
• Community Center — letter of support for grant application.
• Windows 10 — upgrade to new operating system after thorough backup. Learn new features.
• Meeting agendas — topics include changing elected positions to hired, approval of glare study, local law
to override tax levy, hourly worker pay changed to salaried, public hearings, dates to review budget,
support for bus system.
• Sales tax — attend webinar about reduction in sales tax collections.
• Elected or hired — work on job descriptions.
• Training — in excel.
• Stormwater — tour site before final signoff of stormwater paperwork
• Budget 2017 — begin plans on notifying departments, gathering requests from those we contract with.
Salary comparisons with other towns,
• Communications — listsery message about wells and drought, elected/hired topic, tax levy override.
Resident communications
o Taughannock Park — proposed dock (2)
o Resident request for town to purchase a piece of land for conservation purposes.
o Complaint about sewage treatment system smell (2).
o Grassroots parking on Rabbit Run — wants better system
o Drought (2)
o Building code enforcement complaint (1)
o Concern over fireworks (1)
o Project in Jacksonville cemetery (1)
Repeating daily/weekly/monthly tasks:
• Work with each department on current topics.
• Respond to constant flow of questions from residents, volunteers and staff.
• Weekly review of topics with attorney for the town.
• Monthly review of county actions.
• Daily check-in with Town Hall staff.
• Periodic discussions with Zoning Officer over a variety of topics.
• Prepare agendas, resolutions, and background documents. Review topics with TB members,
conduct meetings, and review minutes.
• Provide oversight and follow-through on decisions and requests made at Town Board meetings.
• Review claims and budget, make suggested budget modifications to be approved by TB, review payroll,
sign checks,
• Periodic check in with Town Clerk and Deputy Supervisor re work load and coordination.
• Respond to surveys when requested.
2nd DEPUTY SUPERVISOR & BOOKKEEPER- submitted by Ms. Wright:
Deputy Supervisor
• Continued work on Highway Asset Management Database and Mailing List Development
• TAP Sidewalk Grant Project
o Update: design of sidewalk now in the hands of NYSDOT for review
■ Communications with Fisher regarding submission of design
Water District 3
o Continued work with Liz on a variety of aspects of this project
o Coordinated meeting between MRB and RD (Rural Development)
o Met with Liz, Bill Davis, and RD regarding grant/funding opportunities
Ag committee
o Meeting Attendance
o Minute taking and drafting
o Communications with committee
members
o General administrative tasks
o Completed mailing to residents on the
ag-related mailing list
• Grant work
o Assistance with budget and map aspects of CFA grant submission for Salo Drive land
• Work with Sarah on submission of federally required data matching for Medicare
• Work with Highway:
o Investigating funding for Bridge/Culvert repair and replacement
o Attended NYSDOT meeting re: GIS use for Town mileage calculation
• Help with coverage of Clerk's office
• Assistance with meeting/resolution prep re: elected/appointed
• Led internal training on Excel
Bookkeeper
• Accounting: finally caught up from software transition
o In this past month, May, June and July were closed in the accounting software
■ This indicates that we are all caught up from the transition, now it's about
maintaining and staying on top of the process. This is good timing as we go into
budget season.
• Budget prep:
o Beginning stages of organization, calendar planning, department worksheets, internal
organization
• Audit
o Met with Duane regarding their findings
■ This report will be forwarded to Town Board members by the end of the week
• Personnel
o Continued work with payroll related activities re: Youth Employees, paperwork and
accounting
o Continued work with Paychex re: data management
o Met with retiree re: Medicare options
• Regular duties
o Payroll
■ Processing and accounting
o Banking
o Water district accounting
o NYSLRS (retirement system)
■ Annual payment calculation
■ Monthly reporting
o Payments: regular appropriations & vouchers
■ Vouchered expenses
■ Health Insurance
■ Other regular payments
1sT DEPUTY SUPERVISOR- submitted by Ms. Zahler.
• Exxon -Mobil: may have terms & conditions by next meeting
• Health Consortium- a 5% increase is likely. Will seek comparisons with existing plan and
metal look-alike plans.
• Youth Commission — the youth Battle of the Bands in August will close Union street.
• ZUSC will now meet 2x/month.
MR. BOGGS-
Mr. Bogg has been working on alternatives for TTHM removal.
MR. HERTZLER-
The EMC opposed the state's plan to use nuclear energy at the last meeting.
MR. GOLDMAN-
The Planning Board is working on a site plan review for the 2nd time on a project.
Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato on 8115116.
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