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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-09-07 31 September 7, 1988 The regular meeting of the Enfield Town Board was held on Wednesday�_September -7_ - 1988-with the following members present: Elected Officials Other Officials Supervisor Etta Gray Town Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman Onale Mente Town Clerk Jean Scofield Councilman Robert Linton Highway Supt. David Miller Councilman Larry Lanning County Rep. Dan Winch Councilman Andrew Kraft ® PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRIVELEGE OF THE FLOOR Several concerned citizens spoke about their interest in obtaining or not obtaining the old fire hall. There is a possibility that Sandy Creek Trailer Park being included in a pilot program for recycling reported by Bea Schwoerer. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING Minutes to the last meeting of August 3, 1988 were read by Town Clerk Jean Scofield. There were no corrections. Councilman Linton suggested consolidating invoices of the same company or individual to one total in the minutes. Councilman Linton made a motion to accept the -minutes as read. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. Motion carried. MINUTES TO THE SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING The minutes to the Special Town Board Meeting held on August 31, 1988 concerning the Old Fire Hall were read by Town Clerk Jean Scofield. There were no correc- tions. Councilman Mente made a motion to accept the minutes, Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. Motion carried. ADDITION & ',DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA The Town Attorneys Report was deleted. COUNTY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT County Board Representative Dan Winch reported that he received several reports by individuals on the good condition of the town roads. There is a public health nurse shortage. There are 5 public health nurse vacancies and one RN nurse vacancy in the. county. The impact is that there is discontinued public health clinics in Newfield and Caroline. Also Lansing has been combined with Groton. All Well-Baby Clinics, prenatal, and immunization clinics have been affected by the shortage. In most areas recycling has been well received. This is a good way to flake the • new landfill last longer. A resolution of accomodat:ion was made to 100 Tompkins Community Hospital employees for employment longevity. The employees were honored on May 12, 1988 by the hospital. Representative Dan Winch is on a Ad Hoc Committee to study exempt taxpayers ' (except churches) in Tompkins County. The largest is Cornell University. He will be attending a meetin on September 9, 1988 with the University Administration to negotiate for support to the county. 35% of the properties in the county are tax exempt. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Highway Superintendent David Puller reported that the new garage doors are done. He has received a price of $3,877 from Mery Hammond for a. new furnace. He will get a couple of more estimates. Supt. Miller said he -ould like a new grader. The approximate cost would be $66,000. The present one is very worn. The inside of the highway garage has been painted. ENFIELD COMMUNITY COUNCIL The Enfield Community Council needs information for the newsletter by Sept. 12. It was asked if there was possibility of a youth on the Town Board as a non- voting member. October 1, 1988 is the tentative date for the Harvest Festival. Sandy Trutt • is in charge. COMMUNICATIONS Rick Dietrich of Danby is having a meeting of all towns on a proposal to the County Youth Bureau on September 9, 1988 at the Cooperative Extension Building on Day Street at 7:30 am. A letter was received from the New York State Energy Office saying that there is $11 million available for energy conservation. BILLS There is an ammendment to the August warrant. The Enfield Community Council should be changed from $8,691.96 to $8,889.96. GENERAL FUND Allied Indus. Laundry $ 110.00 B & P Building Supply 155.88 Robert Bock. 25.00 Shirley Egan 162.50 Etta Gray 15.10 Haltt Sales 52.34 Ithaca Wholesale Supply 75.73 Mery Hammond Heating & Plumbing 192.00 Overhead Door Company 5,980.00 L. A. Lama Agency 1,316.58 Donna Labe 354.54 TOTAL $ 8,439.67 HIGHWAY FUND Cargill Salt $ 452.91 Caskey's Garage 782.10 Cramer's Auto Parts 26.00 Crispell Automotive 146.39 Frey the Wheelman 348.52 Groton Auto Supply 21.20 Maguire Ford 17.00 Safety Kleen Oil 60.00 Seneca Stone (2 invoices) 681.66 Steuben Supply 615.60 • Star Oil Co. 1,424.33 Wainwright 'Oil '(3 invoices) 647.50 Frank Wright & Son 230.32 TOTAL $ 5,453.55 Councilman Lanning made a. motion to pay the bills as- presented. Councilman Kraft seconded the Motion. Motion carried. 3J OLD BUSINESS Councilman Kraft made a motion to accept the old fire house from the Fire Company for $1.00. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Roll Call was taken. Councilman Mente - yes Councilman Linton - yes Councilman Lanning - abstained Councilman Kraft - yes Supervisor Gray - yes Motion carried. Councilman Linton made a motion to declare the old overhead doors as excess property and advertise them for bid. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. A list for George Sinko to take to the County Transportation Committee: 1. School speed zone 2. Flashing stop light on Rt. 327 at corner of Route 79 and a caution light light on Rt. 79 3. Warning sign on Rt. 327 for Fish Road junction 4. Intersection sign for Enfield Main Road and Enfield Center_ Road Supervisor Gray will .put it in a letter to George Sinko. NEW BUSINESS The proposed 1989 Town. Budget was distributed. Councilman Linton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jean Scofield, Enfield Town Clerk SUPERVISOR'S REPORT General Fund Balance August 1, 1988 Savings $118,749.09 Checking 134.98 Total $118,884.07 Receipts - - 12,647.94 Disbursements 28,374.99 Balance August 31, 1988 Savings $103,054.80 Checking 102.22 Total $103,157.02 Highway Fund Balance August 1, 1988 Savings $177,590.67 Checking 122.96 Total $177,713.63 Receipts 664.23 Disbursements 19,824.98 Balance .August 31, 1988 Savings $158,454.90 Checking 97.98 Total $158,552.88 Equipment Reserve Interest $ 54.35 Savings 11,904.50 Checking 1.00