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Home My WebLink About1988-11-02 November 2, 1988 The Public Hearing on the 1989 Town Budget was called to order on Wednesday, November 2, 1988 with the following members present: Elected Officials: Other Officials: Supervisor Etta Gray Highway Supt. David Miller Councilman Onale Meng: Town Historian M. Clyde Councilman Robert Linton Hubbell Councilman Larry Lanning Town Clerk Jean Scofield Excuoed: Councilman Andrew Kraft and County Rep. Dan Winch • PLEDGE OF AL'LRGIANCE The Public Bearing on the 1989 Enfield Town Budget was opened. Enfield citizens commented on what effect the 22% Tompkins County tax increase would have on the Town of Enfield taxpayers. It was answered that it would depend on the town's share of the sales tax and the total assessment roll. There were no comments on the proposed elected officials salaries. The salaries are the equal to or lower than other towns in Tompkins County. Councilman Lanning made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion was carried. $aWjey ee o f the ft f i e l d Tprn Board Presentation of Dog Control by Lorraine Bard Lorraine Bard serves as Dog Control Officer for the towns of Danby, Lansing, Caroline, and Dryden-. She says it is feasible for her to take on the Town of Enfield. fihe approximate charge to the town would be $3,500 a year. Ms. Bard asked if there would be a dog enumeration done in the town in 1989. She was told yes, it should be done. She commented on that the town clerk would do part of the work that is usually done by the SPCA. Ms. Bard would be only responsible for dog control. All cats and other animals would be under the county jurisdiction (SPCA) . Minutes arf the Last Meeting Minutes to the last meeting were read by Town Clerk Jean Scofield. Corrections, were: The Town Councilmen proposed salary for 1989 is $1,200. The Fire Company attorney is working on the abstract for the old fire hall. Councilman Linton made a motion to accept the minutes with the above corrections. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. Motion carried. Additions-Deletione to the Agenda The County Board Representatives Report was deleted. Town Attorney Repot Attorney Shirley Egan reported that she received a call from the Enfield Fire Company attorney. There is not enough equity in the new fire hall to release the lien on the old fire house. The fire company can still make a gift to the town of old fire hall and still have the fire hall titled to the fire company (not a clear title) and have a letter signed by the bank that would release the lien on the old fire hall when the equity is built up on the new fire hall. Attorney Egan recommends waiting until information is received from the bank about the lien. The insurance on the fire hall does not need to be changed at the N*gbmk Si mr i ntendent's Rapport Highway Supt. Miller reported that the furnaces were installed. The chairs and voting machines will be taken to the old fire hall. for election day. Councilman Lanning made a motion to purchase two tables for the old fire hall for election day. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. Enfield Conn ini ty co"Unit Some of the groups have started. The after-school program has star at Enfield Elementary School. Gymnastic teachers have been obtained classes have started. The Community Council is going to obt information on needs assessment for teens. The council has obtained information about youth development money. the town matches the county money obtained they could get a better deal if they offered it to the city of Ithaca. ('.o ■n i cat i ong A letter was received from Don Barber regarding the old fire hall. A franchise tax check for $406.80 was received from Haefele TV. Ron Kemp, scout master, has offered a task force to help get the old fire hall ready for use. Pat Podufalski will be admitted to Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City for surgery. Irene Hubbell will do the payroll. Notification was received from the state for construction of Route 79. The 1989 Tompkins County payments for ice and snow removal on county roads will be $8,856.32 for 400 miles at 36%. Senator Seward responded to letter regarding medical expenses charged town in regard to arrests. f-ie is looking into the matter. Letter received from Tompkins County Dept. of Health regarding rabies shots for dogs. They recommend an annual dog enumeration. Ri I la mineral Nmd Agway Energy Products $ 109.28 Allied Industrial Laundry 124.40 Copy Machine Supply 99.95 Enfield Senior Citizens 1,000.00 Ann Hubbell 15.00 Peggy Hubbell 30.00 Francis LaBombard 30.00 Florence Laue 30.00 Onale Mente 45.00 Craig Pythila 325.00 Ruthann Scofield 15.00 Carolyn Thall 15.00 • Williamson Law Book (2 invoices) 104.06 Jim Bailey 75.00 Postmaster 133.40 HSC Associates 3,050.00 Total $ 5,201.09 2:)�� k.,a5K8y8 GB age $ 683.34 Crispell Automotive 25.01 B. R. DeWitt 151.63 Groton Auto 35.24 Penn-Can Road Materials 270.00 Seneca Stone (4 invoices) 1,192447 Stsuben Supply 1,,846.00 Trumansburg Auto Parts 39.48 Vestal Asphalt 16,824.56 Wainwright Oil Co. (2 invoices) 261.20 Total $ 21,928.93 Councilman Lanning made a motion to pay the bills as listed. Councilman • Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. Qld Business A letter was read from Mr: Novelli regarding the renovations and New York State Building Code requirements for the old fire hall. Councilman Lanning made a motion to add $10,000 to 1989 budget, account 1620 for old fire hall. Supervisor Gray seconded the motion. Councilman Linton was opposed to the motion. He felt it should have been added to the budget before the Town Public Hearing. Roll call vote: Councilman Mente yes Councilman Linton no Councilman Lanning yes Supervisor Gray Yes Motion carried. Notice was given to the Town Board that the "No Winter Maintenance" signs will be posted on December 1, 1988 on Griffin Road, the last mile of West Enfield Center Road to Black Oak Road then on to Townitne Road. nnO ('--1- i ." i -, rz,.- 2 Uc 11.[it1 , oact on Black Oak IPHU Final Budget Councilman Lanning made a motion to accept the proposed 1989 Budget. Supervisor Gray seconded the motion. Roll call: Councilman Mente yes Councilman Linton yes Councilman Lanning yes Supervisor Gray yes Motion was carried. f RUN Date for a Public Hearing on the Enfield Fire Co. 1989 contract was scheduled for December 7, 1988, tho next town board meeting, at 7 :30pm. Councilman Linton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. Motion carried: Meeting adjourned at 10-.35pm. • Respectfully submitted, Jean Scofield, Town Clerk Swervisor's Revort General Fund Balance October 1, 1988 Savings $95,897.08 Checking 78.44 Total $95,975.52 Receipts $11,963.83 Disbursements 4,207.23 Balance October 31, 1988 Savings 103,567.33 Checking 184-70 Total $103,732.12 Highway Fund Balance October 1, 1988 Savings $128,038.73 Checking 93.38 Total $128,132. 11 Receipts $ 9,358.04 Disbursements 11,441.96 Balance October 31, 1988 Savings $125,946.77 Checking 101.42 Total $126,046. 19 Equipment Reserve Interest $ 52.75 • Savings 12,018.58 Checking 1.00