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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-01 r - r TOWN OF ENFIELD R.D. *5 ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 • October 1 , 1986 The Regular Meeting of the Enfield Town Board was held on the above date with all members present. Pledge of Allegiance Proposed S.P.C.A. Contract Presented by Director Robin Remick -Dog control service report, year to aate as of June to board. -Director Remick feels Enfield has a problem as there is no leash law. The trailer park being the biggest problem, recommends possibly having overall leash law. -Councilman Laue feels our law meets the needs of the whole town as Enfield is a rural area. -Attorney Egan - possibly accomodate both areas by having leash law in high density area. -Councilman Laue suggests members of the board to meet with trailer park owners to resolve problem. -Director Remick states there are two major changes in the 1987 contract from last year, last year there was the talk to owner feature and reminder notice option. This year there are no options, they aro just included, Cost 'is a 4% increase from last year. -Director Remick to iniate contact with Vandemark's, trailer park owners. Possible Resolution Regarding Privilege of the Floor -Supervisor Gray made a motion that privilege of the floor be limited to three minutes to address the board then refer matter to proper committee for study to return to the board. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. -Discussion held. Councilman Linton feels that privilege of the floor not taking up the time at the meetings unfinished business taking up the time. -Supervisor Gray - privilege of the floor is to state problem, then refer to committee. -Councilman Linton - privilege of the floor small opportunity for people to come and state problem and get problem solved. -Supervisor Gray - feels we are doing committee work hereby discussion. -Dan Winch - Supervisor Gray has legitimate request as it is supervisors option to limit time if board wants to question - have privilege of the chair to send to committee to report at next meeting, so person knows when they will 'get answer. Supervisors perogative to limit to refer to committee and advise person when they will get answer. Mr. Winch concurs with supervisor that board meeting not to be used as committee meeting. -Supervisor Gray - board has not done justice to peoplot problems - no solution given. -add to motion - refer to Committee for study to be reported to board with solution. Page Two • Privilege of the Floor -Siegfried Werner Z Teports that the residents on Rte. 79 between Applegate Road and Townline Road petitioning state to have speed limit reduced on Rte. 79 and have caution light at intersection of Rte. 79 and 327. 250 names collected so far, also has list of emergency calls relating to the area from 1979. -Attorney Egan - board should make motion supportive of their efforts and have town clerk send to Dept. of Transportation. -Councilman Linton - made the motion to adopt the following resolution - Resolved, the Enfield Town Board supports the petitioner resident of the town in their efforts to correct the traffic problems on Route 79 in the Town of Enfield. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. Motion carried. -Supervisor Gray offered and moved for adoption the following resolution.. Resolved, the supervisor be authorized to make application to the New York State Division for Youth for apporval of youth program projects. Motion. p,tuPi carried. -Brad Connors - presented proposed 1987 Fire Department budget. -Councilman Lanning made a motion that we accept the budget for $t8,200 plus $6;800 for OSHA equipment, which comes to $75,000. �'"� -Discussion held on future plans for truck replacement and equipment. -Fire Chief Dennis Hubbell feels OSHA will not bother if you are in the process of purchasing the equipment - just wants to get it initiated. -Supervisor Gray suggests to discuss further on in the agenda at Preliminary • Budget. Minutes of Last Meeting -Tupervisor ram y-Page 9 - doesn't recall policy code enforcement being read. Councilman Linton stated he had read it. -Page 2 - 2 away from resolving - partner to get back with them and try to resolve was not written - it is on page 8. -Supervisor Gray questioned Darlene's last name - no one has it. =Councilman Linton _ Page 4 - item 3 amend to read he obstained from vote on Rule XIX. -Councilman Laue moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Councilman Linton seconded the motion. Motion carried. Additions/Deletions to Agenda Supervisor Gray - move up community Council Report. Community Council Report -Carol arriere reported on swimming program and various other activities being set up, such as a sleep over, trip to Cayuga Nature Center, going to movies and VCR tapes rented. Program now for kids 11 years of age on up. Halloween dance also to be held. • Page Three • Tompkins County Board Representatives' Retort -Dan Winch - is chairman of human services committee - reviewing budget for summer jobs program. Mr. Winch thanked Supervisor Gray for information needed. Enfield is second largest in number of participants in program. Mr. Winch is supporting program and hopes to get through the budget committee and full county board - looking at 20 - 23% tax increase overall to keep program going. -Mr. Winch reports that Jeff Paddock was at Newfield meeting reference snow removal. Mr. Winch saw in minutes that there is a problem that we did not get reimbursement and hope we are not over the limit to submit voucher. Mr. Winch very concerned as there is ,a time limit to submit, but is should not have impact on next years contract - if problems with negotiation he is willing to help. -Mr. Winch attended informational session on solid waste site. Two more meeting around county planned. -Councilman Linton questioned the variable rates with towns on snow removal. -Mr. Winch - each contract different due to difference of area and other multiple factors - causes budget problems - it has taken a big amount out of contingency fund to cover late couchers. Preliminary information - county feels they have good relationship with the towns - willing to pay higher factor to help towns - hopes we consider contract. -Councilman Linton questioned if there will be a difference in mileage rate if contracts are same. Mr. Winch stated the county should make presentation to • town. -Carleton Tha11 - had meeting on September 2nd - did not get copy of letter. -Mr. Winch - feels fair proposal, but ask questions of county before signing contract. Mr. Winch willing to work with us. -Councilman Linton thought it was taken care of after last meeting - Supervisor is Chief Fiscal Officer - should have responsibility not (highway superintendent. -Mr. Winch - due to working relationship it is with the highway superintendent. - Will call Jeff or Bill tomorrow to see about deadline to submit voucher for payment. Will report to Supervisor Gray. -Councilman Linton asked Mr. Winch what is the prediciton for sales tax receipt. -Mr. Winch - Indication of being record year. Board has option to adjust amount put back - sales tax on cars - 'h to town of registrant - every towns rebate different - don't count on sales tax to help cover. Town Attorne 's Report torney Egan suggested to amend the bond resolution passed in August where it states to borrow at lowest rate - recommends -to amend to read - Bond Resolution of August 6, 1986 that it is the intention of the board to borrow at serial bond rate instead of bond anticipation rate. Councilman Linton moved to amend the resolution as recommended. Councilman Lanning seconded the Motion. Roll call vote - Councilman Laue - aye, Councilman U nton - aye, Councilman Scofield.- aye, Councilman Lanning - aye, Supervisor Gray - aye. Highway Superintendent's Report Carleton statea he met with Bob Arnold - problems resolved. S -Aiken Road paved. -Getting roads ready for winter and cutting back intersections. Page Four • Highway Superintendent's report - con't -Having problems with autocar. -Jack Hubbell questioned if anyone knows how much it has cost the last five years. -Councilman Linton asked Carleton if he had any idea of the number of bills pass due that need paying that are sitting on the back of his desk. Committee Reports (Hazardous Wastes Site Meeting) Councilman. Lanning and Supervisor Gray attended the meeting. Meeting Recessed at 9:55 PM - Reconvened 10:22 PM. Preliminary Budget - iscussion on fire contract - Councilman Linton satisfied with $68,200 figure. -Councilman Lanning made a motion for 68,200 for expenses and 6,800 for OSHA approved equipment to bring up to 75,000. Supervisor Gray seconded the motion. Discussion on OSHA and OSHA approved gear. Supervisor Gray - principal is in safety not who regulates. Fire Chief Dennis Hubbell - there is a law that they are trying to pass for 75% reimbursement by state for equipment - was on govenor's desk - pulled back because of New York City needs more study - if passed would be retroactive for equipment purchased from 1975. Councilman Linton would reconsider decision with reimbursement. -Councilman Laue suggest to amend resolution to provide 1/2 the gear. -Councilman Lanning - motion to amend the cost to $74,050 to provide 1/2 OSHA gear. -Councilman Linton questioned if any other items in the budget besides expenses and asked what the fund raiser monies are used for. Supervisor Gray stated that is irrelevant to the budget. Fire Chie F Dennis Hubbell stated they use the fund raising money for things that they don't feel should come out of expenses from the town. -Roll Call vote to motion - Councilman Laue - aye, Councilman Linton - aye, Councilman Scofield - aye, Councilman Lanning - aye, Supervisor Gray - aye. Motion carried. -Unexpended balance discussed - Councilman Linton recommended $10,000 in General fund and leaving the highway fund as is. -Unallocated Insurance - Supervisor Gray recommened $20,000. -A3510.4 - Dog Contract - $ 2,895 -In lieu of taxes revenue - add $2,600. -Salaries discussed - board in favor of raising salaries 250 across the board. -Bookkeeper salary - $7.50 last year - $8.17 for 1987. -Councilman Linton questioned how the equipment reserve fund is accounted for. There was place in old budget for Capital Reserve accounts. Concern on how it is being kept track of and why it goes through highway department and questioned convenience and proprierty of it. Councilman Lanning made the motion to adopt the preliminary budget. Councilman Scofield seconded the motion. Roll call vote - Councilman Laue - aye-, Councilman ® Linton - aye, Councilman Scofield - aye, Councilman Lanning - aye, Supervisor Gray - aye. Motion carried. Page Five • Communications -Supervisor Gray had no communications. -Town Clerk presented notice on Rabies Clinic - Enfield - Wed. October 22, 1986 at the highway garage form 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Supervisor's Report Supervisor bray did not read financial report - copies given to board. Report as follows: General Fund Balance as of September 1, 1986 Checking 124.82 Savings 53,053.92 Balance 53,178.74 Receipts 5,518.83 Disbursements 12,481.34 Balance as of September 30, 1986 Checking 125.46 Savings 46,090.77 Balance 46,216.23 Highway Fund Balance as of September 1, 1986 Checking 171.46 Savings 94,578.02 Balance 94,749.48 Receipts 509.43 Disbursements 13,689.96 Balance as of September 30, 1986 Checking 81.50 Savings 81,487.45 Balance 81,568.95 Monthly Bills General Fund' New York Telephone 213.09 - paid MCI 22.27 - paid NYSE&G 157.51 - paid Allied Industrial Laundry 84.00 Beverly Brown 35.00 Frances LaBonbard 35.00. Florence Laue 33.25 Marion Lovelance 33.25 Onale Mente 35.00 Ruthanne Scofield 33.25 Seneca Supply 28.45 Steuben Supply 48.75 Isabel Waring 35.00 • Elnora Warren 33.25 Page Six Monthly bills - con't • Highway Fund Chemung Supply 225.00 Cornell University 58.50 R & R Tree Service 107.08 Seneca Supply 39.28 Seneca Supply 63.38 Vestal Asphalt 4,600.60 Wainwright Oil 116.75 Wainwright Oil 46.00 B. R. Dewitt 6,043.56 Vestal Asphalt 1,384.60 Clute Motors 174.36 State Products 182.01 Syracuse Supply 2.,200.00 Frank Wright 66.62 Carpenter's Excavation 287.50 Agway 9.06 Caskey's Garage 94.75 Groton Auto Supply 95.69 Crispell Automotive 6.76 Discussion on some of the bills. Councilman Laue made a motion to pay the • above bills. Councilman Scofield seconded the motion. Motion carried. Unfinished Business 1. SPCA Contract - Councilman Laue moved the SPCA contract be accepted and authorize 'the supervisor to enter into the contract. Councilman Scofield seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2. Haefele TV cable and Hillendale problem. Councilman Linton reported that he believes they are going ahead and its being done. 3. Supervisor Gray - has head nothing form Atlantic-Inland on statement of liability insurance. 4. Councilman Laue - questioned if mower was ordered. Letter has been sent and it has been ordered. 5. Councilman Laue - questioned bridge decking schedule - Carleton Thall stated as soon as they are done with the oil and stone they will do the bridge. 6. Councilman Laue - questioned what they are going to do with the old plow. Carleton wants to trade it for a 10' plow. Inventory of equipment discussed. Carleton states he gives his every year to the supervisor. 7. Councilman Laue - November election - use both machines in each district. 8. Councilman Laue - asked Carleton if all the men have keys to the upstairs room. Carleton will check and make sure they all have them. Page Seven Unfinished Business - con't 9. Councilman Laue asked status on the application of the Fire District. Supervisor Gray states she has mailed it and that she has the copies of what was sent. New Business 1. Privilege of the Floor problem discussed. Supervisor Gray - we just let people come in - not put on agenda. Should refer to committees - most come in about highways - refer to committee and they should come up with answer and resolve. Councilman Linton - make conscious effort and have refered to committe if getting out of hand. 2. Public Hearing on 1987 Preliminary Budget to be held on November 5, 1986 at 8:OOPM. Councilman Laue made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Scofield seconded the. motion. Meeting adjourned 12:47 AM Shirley M. Holcomb Town Clerk