HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-01 TOWN OF ENFIELD
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ITHACA. N.Y. 14850
August 1, 1984
The regular meeting of the Town Board was held on the above date with
all members present except Mr. David Bock. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read. CHIPS money to be changed to $6,038.50 instead of
$638.50. Mr. Roger Laue moved to approve the rest of the minutes as
read. Mr. Larry Stilwell seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
PRIVELAGE OF THE FLOOR
1. Nora Dodd expressed her desire to see a Cemetary Association set up
for the upkeep in the towns cemetaries, as the one in Enfield Center is
in terrible condition. Mr. Roger Hubbell advised that the town board
cannot form an association and that new equipment is being purchased
and that the cemetary should be cleaned up within the week. Mrs. Dodd
questoned if there was any state reimbursement for funds and was advised
there is none. Mrs. Dodd is very willing to help in anyway possible to
set up and get funding for an association.
2. Mr. Jack Hubbell questioned status on the pig farm. Mr. Roger Hubbell
advised that the county was monitering and that it was rumored to be
going out of business.
• COMMUNICATIONS_.AND NOTICES
1. Letter from Sam McNeil reference the bill on veterans real property
tax exemption. Action on this to be taken the first of the year.
2. Letter from assessment department stating they are starting a house
to house review to verify and collect information for assessment.
3. Board of Representatives to hold a Public hearing on Tuesday August
14th at 9:30 a.m. reference reapportionment resolution. Mr. Ray feels it
will pass and that means Enfield will be divided, which means we will have
two representatives at county level and that our election districts would
have to be changed before the J4K election.
TOWN AUDITS
Youth Services
Diane DiAugustine 250.00
Enfield Community Council 2,455.26
Enfield Community Council 1,005.00
Mr. Robert Scofield made the motion to pay the above Youth Services, bills.
Mr. Larry Stilwell seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
General Fund
Shirley Egan 210.00
Steuben Supply Co. , Inc. 68.64
Allied Industrial Laundry 85.25
Lama Insurance Agency 208.00
Fingerlakes Cooperative Insurance Co. 31.00
Fingerlakes Cooperative Ins. Co. 2,011.88
Wheaton Sheet Metal Shop 40.53
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Mr. Larry Stilwell made the motion to pay the above General Fund bills.
0 Mr. Robert Scofield seconded the motion. Motion Carried. .
Hig1mvt3y Fund
Cargill Salt - Eastern 244.64
S & A Auto Electric 30.30
Groton Auto Supply 45.64
Wainwright Oil Co. , Inc. 155.00
General Crused Stone Co. , Inc. 640.15
Ithaca Tire & Auto Service Center 19.47
Charles J. Blackwell, Inc.. 25.05
Neil Guiles Excavating & Paving 2,032.00
Wainwright Oil Co. , Inc. 367.75
Beam Mack Sales & Service, In.c. 28.70
Voorhees Sand & Gravel 697.12
Drummons American Corp. 598.46
Velma Bailey 400.00
Maier-Schule GMC, Inc. 9,997.74
Mr. Roger Laue made the motion to pay the above Highway Fund bills.
Mr. Robert Scofield seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
Monthly Supervisor Report
General Fund
Receipts 9,764.01
Disbursements 16,243.17
Balance 59,757.86
Highway Fund
• Receipts 7,307.74
Disbursements 45,924.37
Balance 90,073.89
Fire Tax Distribution $340.28.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. AtLy. Shirley Egan reviewed and discussed with the board on the.
adoption of a local law for the administration of Fire and Building
Code Enforcement. Ms. Egan has researched and we do not need a public
hearing for the adoption of it. Mr. Roger Hubbell would like to have
a completed copy of the law before adopting. Action to be taken at
the next board meeting.
2. Mr. Roger Hubbell asked the board to transfer funds from the
Contingency Fund 1990.4 to DA9010.8 the amount of $457.00 for State
Retirement and to transfer from 1990.4 to 1420.4 the amount of $210.00.
Mr. Larry Stilwell made the motion to transfer the above funds. Mr.
Robert Scofield seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
3. Mr. Roger Hubbel has had calls reference the hose teams small fire
truck being stored. Fire Company insurance covers it and not the towns.
• The truck will be stored until September or October when it will be put
up for sale.
4. Mr. Roger Laue reports that the highway men should be washing their
vehicles on their own time and not the towns. Mr. Laue also questioned
that the yield sign has not been put up on Colegrove Rd.
5. Mr. Roger Laue reports that on the resolution for the use of town
equipment in emergencies that there is no increase in the cost of insurance.
Mr. Laue to prepare resolution to authorize highway superintendant for
next meeting.
r6. Mr. Carlton Thall reports that .he had a call from Rebecca Fiser to
have Thomas Rd. renamed as there are three of them in Tompkins County.
7. Mr. Roger Laue question progress of jobs for the kids on rainy days.
Supplies needed for the floors to be stripped and waxed.
8. Mr. Roger Hubbell reports that the door needs to be changed on the
town hall to swing out and possible put a shield over the door.
9. Mr. Roger Laue questions progress on purchasing a flag pole. Mr.
Roger Hubbell to look up catalog for prices. Mr. Jack Hubbell would like
to see a placque dedicating to someone - possible Harvey Stevenson.
10. Mr. Roger Laue question prospects on using Bailey's gravel Bank in
the future. Mr. David Bock was to call Velma Bailey about it.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Mr. Roger Hubbell stated that the election inspectors state there is
not enough room in the town hall for two districts. The board needs to
think about what can be done.
2. Justice Merton Inman is resigning as of November 1st and moving to
Florida. The board needs to appoint a replacement for him to cover his
• term ending December 1985. After appointment, replacement must go to
justice school before taking over.
3. Mr. Carleton Thall reportsthat the work on Teeter Rd. has not been
completed yet as the vehicles have not been removed, but they have been
ditching on Aiken Rd. , Tucker Rd. , Falls Rd. and Harvey Hill Rd. . They
have been filling in pot holes and they have regraveled part of Sage Rd.
The youths have been cutting brush on Bostwick Rd.
4. Discussion on undercoating needed for new truck.
5. Mr. Roger Laue asked about bids on the old truck. Mr. Thall stateSit
will be in the paper next week.
6. Mr. Jack Silvin trying to get leads to sell old roller. Mr. Laue
suggested they might get more money out of it if it was cleaned up.
7. Mr. Roger Hubbell advised the board that the budget is coming up for
1985 and the preliminary budget is to be in to the town clerk by September
30th. Mr. Hubbell would like the budget negotiations for the fire company
held some time other than the regular town board meeting.
N;xt regular meeting to be held on September 5, 1984.
• Meeting Adjourned
Shirley M. Holcomb - Town Clerk