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Home My WebLink About1984-09-05 TOWN OF ENFIELD • R.D. #5 ITHACA. N.Y. 14850 t September 5, 1984 The regular meeting of the Enfield Town Board was held on the above date with all members present except Mr. Roger Laue. County Representative Mr. James Ray was also present: In the future the minutes of the meeting will be sent to the board members prior to the next meeting for review. Motion was made that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of August 1, 1984 as submitted by the town clerk be approved. Motion carried. PRIVELEGE OF THE FLOOR 1. Marnie Kirchgessner reports for the Enfield Community Council that the summer program went well. Ms. Kirchgessner asked when the budget request was due and that Helen Jackson was attending a meeting this evening for help with funding from the Division for Youth. Mr. Ray suggested they look into the possibility of using the county youth fund as the county would like to see it used by municipalities where applicable. Ms. Kirchgessner also reports that the Harvest Festival is September 29th and there are many more activities and booth's planned for this year that last year. Ms.. Kirchgessner stated that one of the summer youth workers, Jim Hendrickson, is interested in taking care- of • the cemetery in Enfield Center. She was advised to have him contact Mr. Roger Hubbell. • 2. Town Historian Jack Hubbell questioned who handled the scheduling for the use of the town. hall as he thought of possibly using it for his presentation at the Harvest Festival. Mr. Roger Hubbell_ stated he was contacted about the use and didn't see any problem as the voter registration is not until sometime in October and not the same day as the festival like last year. 3. Atty. Shirley Egan stated if there were any posters advertising the festival available she would post some up at Cornell. COMMUNICATIONS AND NOTICES 1. NYS Dept. of Health - ref. Natural Lean Pork Processing plant wastes. 2. NYS Dept. of Health - Notice of Violation to Rev. Kenneth Hoover - 30 days to remove trailer if violation not taken care of. 3. SPCA Board of Directors - Reference contract agreement. 4. Meeting of Municipal Officers Association will be held on September 26, 1984. 5. Dept. of Motor Vehicles - Enforcement of rules of the road applies am* in parking lots. • • MONTHLY SUPERVISOR'S REPORT General Fund Receipts 644.27 Disbursements 9,315.26 Balance 51,086.87 Highway Fund Receipts 789.81 Disbursements 22,344.32 Balance 77,459.38 REPORT FROM COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE JAMES RAY Mr. Ray reports department heads on. budget have met and a possibility of a 30% tax increase if cuts aren't made. This will effect monies spent on mandated programs. Sales tax received was on budget. Mr. Ray feels there will have to be cuts somewhere as Federal Revenue Sharing is constant and it is spent at a pace of twice as much as to whats coming in. Mr. Ray feels it looks bleak and that the tax rates in Enfield are on a negative level. There are major capital expenditures coming up in the county such as the jail. Mr. Ray suggested the board check to see where cuts can be made. Reserve drawing interest so we should not cut in too much to reduce reserve. Mr. . Ray reports that the reapportionment plan was passed and documentation to be early in 1985 so we will be able to get districts set up for 1985 elections. Mr. David Bock questioned how Mr. Ray and Mr. Mason may handle representation • in Enfield and was told they may alternate unless where there is a big issue where they are both needed. Mr. Ray reports they have received the engineering report on the jail and that the site may be changed. Armory would build next door to jail on `Darren Rd. site if had to, as armory has very high security for weapons. They are considering county owned land, near the airport where they have approx. 40 acres, most of which is in the flight pattern of the airport. Jail committee is working on this. Mr. Ray advises board to think; of what they want as budget committee meetings are .coming up. There will be a reception at the board room on September 6, 1984 at 4:.30 pm - 5:30 pm to meet the new social services director. Lee Haefele from Haefele TV, Inc. gave presentation and held discussion on Alternative Franchising for purchase of cable system. Mr. Haefele explained system and submitted to the board an alternative franchising procedure request form. Mr. Haefele explained rates would be lower if he can get Mecklenburg joined in the system. System :needs board approval before survey to be done. Board to contact Steve Sanbore - cable commission and letters must be sent to the four surrounding, municipalities - Hector, Ulysses, Ithaca and Newfield. Mr. David Bock suggested with help from Haefele's office we will start the procedure up again. It was done before a:c.d we never heard any response back. Mr. David Bock questioned service guarantee and Mr. Haef`ele stated repairs done on next business day usually. Mr. Steve Sanbore - 518-474-2213. Mr. Haefele can be reached at 589-6235 evenings and he suggested that the board contact Spencer and ask them about his system as it is established there. • AUDITS • Youth Services Enfield Community Council 1,562.75 Enfield Community Council 361.75 Enfield Community Council 495.00 Mr. David Bock made a motion to pay the above Youth Services bills. Mr. Larry Stilwell seconded the motion. Motion carried. General Fund Robert Bock 25.13 Allied Industrial Laundry 85.25 Ithaca Agway Farm & Home Store 361.35 Steuben Supply, Inc. 20..43 Ithaca Plumbing Supply 6.73 Ithaca Agway Farm & Home Store 145.02 New York Telephone Co. 80.32 Shirley Egan 87.69 D 13 RingI r- , kea—doopea-t-ilve-gmsuranc�---eo. _ ,i Lawrence E. Dwyer 15.00 Lama Insurance Co. 196.00 Donna Laue 275.00 Williamson Law Book Co. 132.33 Mr. Larry Stilwell made a motion to pay the above General Fund bills. Mr. Robert Scofield seconded the motion. Motion carried. Highway Fund Cliffside Farms 20,00 Fingerlakes Fabricating 18,83 Cramer's Auto Parts 62199 General Crushed Stone Co. 589.00 Groton Auto Supply 24.60 Triangle Steel Inc. 11:20 Caskeyls Garage 552.94 Wainright Oil Co. 305.25 Seneca Supply Inc. 227.26 Frey "The Wheelman", Inc. 60.66 McGuire Ford & Lincoln Mercury, Inc. 36.00 Cole Muffler 29.08 Seneca Supply, Inc. 68.05 Frey "The Wheelman", Inc. 10.25 Ithaca Tire & Auto Service Center, Inc. 456:74 Frey "The Wheelman", Inc. 72.79 Wainright Oil Co. 86.10 O'Shea Tire Service 487.76 Seneca Stone Corp. 52.91 Crispell Automotive 43.02 Capital Highway Material, Inc. 25.00 Seneca Stone Corp. 965.68 Capital Highway Material, Inc. 36.41 Voorhees Sand & Gravel 1,700.00 • Mr. Robert Scofield made a motion to pay the above Highway Fund bills. Mr. David Bock seconded the motion. Lotion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Local Law #1 of 1984 - Mr. David Bock questioned about a public hearing • being required. Atty. Shirley Egan stated it was not necessary. Mr. David Bock made a motion to adopt Local Law #1 of 1984 - Town of Enfield Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Administration and Enforecement. Mr. Robert Scofield seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2. Mr. Roger Hubbell stated election inspectors say the town hall is too small for two districts. Mr. David Bock suggested rearranging the room to make it easier. It was also suggested using part of the highway area for one district, although lighting is not sufficient and also suggestion made that the school may be a possibility as the districts will be changed with representation from Ulysses. 3. Position open for justice due to Merton Inman's resignation. Chairman of political parties must be notified and possibly a notice put in the Ithaca Journal as the board is seeking applicants. 4. Mr. Larry Stilwell questioned if:.there ary any bids on the old truck. Mr. Thall was not at the meeting. 5. Hose team truck is up for bids. Need to have it moved so the roller can be brought in and cleaned up. 6. Renaming of Thomas Rd. - No action taken. • NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Roger Hubbell needs resolution to sign Senior Citizens contract. Mr. Larry Stilwell made a motion to authorize Mr. Roger Hubbell to sign the Senior Citizen's contract. Mr. David Bock seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2. Mr. David Bock questioned a change on the insurance benefits package. Mr. Roger Hubbell stated it was too late now as a 90 day leeway is needed. -Board- ��131 g to takes �e year. Figures needed on options on percent on family coverage and full coverage on individual - 3 people now in single coverage up $80 and 4 on family plan - up $140 includes highway employees and elected officials. 3. Mr. Bock questioned if the board has heard anything from the fire company yet reference budget proposal. Mr. Roger Hubbell suggested to have a proposal meeting other than regular board meeting. It was also suggested to have representatives from the town board and fire company to work something up. 4. Discussion cn road conditions and repairs to irest� rove-rsu. . . Board in favor of stretching budget to top �as it would be cheaper to maintain them in the long run. Neil Guiles Excavating & Paving has stone available, money available (approx. $3;000) to pave Gray Rd 1.eie--e-�a��. 5. Atty. Shirley Egan to research procedures on appointing elected officials. 0 6, Mr. Jack Hubbell questions if anything is being done on excess property. Nothing has been done to date as costs of abstracts, etc, are very high and 10 money could be lost on the sale. 7. Atty. Shirley Egan brought up that once you are issuing permits that it triggers SEQr action. New Business con't. 8. Flag literature received. Flag for board room to be purchased. 9. Mr. Roger Laue was assigned to prepare resolution on Emergency Use of Highway Equipment. Resolution required for insurance coverage. Next reg--ilar town board meeting to be held on October 3, 1984. Meeting Adjourned - 10:30 pm Shirley M. Holcomb Town Clerk •