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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-04 October 4, 1989 The regular meeting of the Enfield Town Board was called to order on Wednesday, October 4, 1989 with the following members present: Elected Officials: Other Officials: 'Supervisor Etta Gray Highway Supt. David Miller Councilman Onale Mente County Rep. James Mason Councilman Robert Linton Town Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman Andrew Kraft Town Clerk .Jean Scofield Councilman Lawrence Lanning PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE •S.P. C. A. PRESENTATION Pam Stonebreaker spoke about the new proposal for the Town of Enfield 199-0 dog control contract. The fee proposed is $3, 850 and is negotiable. Supervisor Gray informed her that no decision would be made until the December Town Board Meeting, PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Helen Jackson expressed concern that the cinder pile was moving more onto her property. She told the town board she would consider selling some of the property to the town. Carol Barriere spoke about the youth forum held in Enfield in July. There were 16 people present. The main problem expressed over the county was lack of transportation and communication. Gene Enders urged the Town Board to act on the Ad Hoc Committee findings. XINUTES OF THE LAST FETING The minutes to the September 6, 1989 meeting of the Enfield Town Board were read by Town Clerk Jean Scofield. There were no corrections. Councilman Lanning made a motion to accept the minutes as read.. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Added to the Old Business was the Flood Insurance Control Program and the Ad Hoc Committee. Added -to New Business was Telephone for Community Building and Telephone for Town Clerk. Deleted from Reports was Town Attorney Report. REPORTS ri COUNTY BOA.RD •REPRESENTATIVES County Representative James Mason reported that the County is also doing budget reviews. Prelimary figures look relatively good. The County is projecting a small 5 - 7% increase. The solid waste disposal has been takeii out ,of the budget resulting in charging tipping fees. There would be a 25 - 27% increase if left in the budget. The Youth Board has $750, 000 budgeted, up from $156, 000. On November 1, 1989 they hope to pass the budget. The Qounty is in the process of interviewing for the Commissioner of Planning. They have 2 or 3 outstanding applicants. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Highway Sup.terintendent David Miller reported that the light was replaced outside of Town Hall and an outside light was installed on the Community Building over the back door. UukiAu 11 1 VA I i U14 w , I An invitation was received from the Enfield Fire Department to an Open House on Sunday, October 15, 1989 from Noon to 4: 00 pm. A quote was received from Charles Hubbell Construction, Inc. to complete the Community Building. The Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on October 25, 1989 at the Town Hall. Information was received from the NYS DOT that a 50 mile per hour speed limit will be extended east on Route 79 for 1/2 mile. A memo to the Town Board from Town Clerk Jean Scofield requesting a phone for the Town Clerk' s Office. A notice of violation to John Rancich from the Tompkins County Health Department Was received. He did not apply for soil testing on 1784 and 1786 Mecklenburg Road before the building started. A meeting is . soheduled on September 27 with the Tompkins County Health Department • and John Rancich. A bid was received from Sprague McCarty for insurance. A refund for approximately $2, 000 will be coming from Traveler' s Company. BILLS Councilman Linton made a motion to pay General Fund Warrant 10-89 for $4, 563. 84 and Highway Fund Warrant 10-89 for $43, 542. 53. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Councilman tanning made a resolution to add $588 to the Fire and Building Code Enforcement Officer' s salary. Councilman Kraft seconded the resolution. Roll Call: Supervisor Gray - yes, Councilman Linton -- yes, Councilman Lanning - yes, Councilman Kraft - yes, Councilman Mente - yes. Resolution passed. Councilman Kraft was excused from the remainder of the meeting at 10: 00 pm. 1.990 BUDGET The fallowing changes were made to the 1990 Town Budget: General Fund Increase Justice Personal Services to 13, 800 Increase Supervisor Personal Services to $5, 000 Increase Comptroller Personal Services to $3, 000 Increase Comptroller Contractual Expense to $3, 500 Increase Town Clerk Personal Services to $7, 500 Increase Safety Inspection Personal Services to $7, 500 Increase Supt. of Highways Personal Services to $25, 000 jj.i gh!yay Fuiid Increase -General Repairs Personal Services to $70, 000 Increase Machinery Equipment to $77, 000 Increase Snow Removal Personal Services to $28, 000 Councilman Lanning made a motion to accept prelimary Budget with changes. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Roll call: Councilman • Mente - yes, Councilman Linton - no, Councilman Lanning - yes, Supervisor Gray - yes. Councilman Linton opposed the budget because the fire protection budget is increased 33% which he feels is to high. The remainder of the prelimary budget is okay. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING TOWN' S APPRECIATION OF JUSTICE BOCK Councilman Lanning made a motion for a resolution expressing the appreciation of the many years of the dedicated service of Justice Robert Book. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Notion carried. Public Hearing for the 1990 Town Budget was scheduled for 7: 00 pm on November 1, 1989 preceding the regular meeting. Councilman Lanning made a motion for a telephone to be installed in the Community Building. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Lanning made a motion to supply a telphone service complete with at answering machine for the town clerk' s office; Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Roll call: Councilman Mente - yes, Councilman Linton - yes, Councilman Lanni.ng - yes, Supervisor Gray - no. Motion carried. Supervisor Gray opposed because she felt it would be setting a precedent and that neither the building inspector, town supervisor, and justices have a phone. Councilman Linton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12: 45 am. Respectfully submitted, Jean Scofield, Town Clerk SUPERVISOR' S REPORT General Fund Balance September 1, 1989 Savings $131, 138. 99 Checking 162. 19 Total $131j901. 18 Receipts $ 16o515-. 97 Disbursements $ 11, 095. 82 Balance September 30, 1989 Savings $137, 154. 96 Checking 166. 37 Total $137, 321. 33 Highway Fund Balance September 1, 1989 Savings $203, 411 . 12 Checking 138. 73 Total $203, 549. 85 Receipts $ 10, 262. 69 Disbursements $ 30, 467. 44 Balance September 30, 1989 Savings $183, 223. 81 Checking 121. 29 Total $183, 345. 10 Equipment Reserve Interest $ 8. 54 Savings 1, 567. 80 Checking 1. 00 Svce, Charge 3. 00