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Home My WebLink About1989-11-01 November 1, 1989 The regular meeting of the Enfield Town Board was called to order on Wednesday, November 1, 1.989 with the following members present: Elected Officials: Other Officials: Supervisor Etta Gray Town Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman Robert Linton. Town Clerk .Jean Scofield Councilman Onale Mente Councilman Lawrence Lanning Councilman Andrew Kraft PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWN 1090 BUDGET M: Clyde Hubbell asked if any money set was aside for preserving records. Councilman Lanning made a motion to close public hearing. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Marty Shapiro, member of the Ad Hoc Committee urged the town board to adopt a planning board. Gordon VanNederyn reported on the changes planned for R. H. Treman Park. A new entrance from Route 827 is planned. New York State would like to expand Treman Marina. New York State Parks is going to publish Neil Poppe.nsiak' s writing on Enfield Center. MINUTES TO THE LAST MEETING Corrections: A bid was not received from Sprague McCarty, but a solicitation. Councilman Lanning made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. ADDITIONS%DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Deleted from the agenda: Highway Superintendent' s Report County Board Representative' s Report Town Attorney Report COMMTKICATIONS Calls received from Lanny Clarks Boy Scout Leader, regarding Rumsey Hill Cemetary. He would like the Boy Scouts to work in the cemetary. It was suggested that Roger Laue contact Mr. Clark on what they plan on do i.ng. ,► Francise fee received from Haefele TV for $492, 76 for period .July 1988 to June 1989. Jennifer Hubbell was appointed to County Youth Board. New York Telephone received order for telephone for the Community Building. The Town would not have to pay for flashing light at intersection of Route 327 and Route 79, But town would have to pay for light in front of school. "County Youth Development Board has doubled the money offered to town, matching town money almost S8, 0'00.. Mervin Schroeder received letter from "town regarding solid waste ordinance. He was upset and said thathe would do what Mr. Auble 'did in T,rumansburg - a pig farm. Attorney Egan suggested that the "town should investigate the matter further.. Mr. Schroeder was supposed to reply by October 30•, 1'989. If there is no reply Supervisor 'Gray should `send.cxletter to him. Lett-r r(-!(:;eiv(z,(J frrm) Trnjjj-)jV-j n,,-1 ('n,i,-,4-.v T.)f-r)mrtn1CT)t of Health. VandeMarks havr iv sitec:, a Ti-unibuli-s Corm rs Roa(I ai,tct unnnPoticiA Hill. Road. The Health Department suggested that the Enfield Town Board act as lead agency for environmental revteW Copy of audit received from State Controller' s office. A written response should be done by the Town Board. A special meeting was scheduled for November 15, 1989 at 7: 30 pm. A contract from the SPCA was received for $3, 850. Gordon Gabaree' ' s propsal still stands., Enfield' s portion for the Elderly Program from the Tompkins County Senior Citizens Council is $586, up from $500. It will be matched by money from the state. BILLS Councilman Linton made a motion to pay General Fund Warrant 11-89 for $1, 759. 48 and Highway Fund Warrant 11-89 for $6, 301. 80. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Helen Jackson wants to tent land the town is using for the cinder pile for $200 per month. Councilman Linton made a motion to accept the rental lease at $200 per month from Helen Jackson. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Roll call: Councilman Mente - yes, Councilman Lanning - yes, Councilman Kraft - no, Councilman Linton - yes, Supervisor Gray, yes. Motion carried, Councilman Linton made a motion to have the town' s north and west property line surveyed. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion tarried. Resolution to Justice Bock was read by Supervisor Gray. The Town Board membetts signed the resolution. Town Clerk Jean Scofield will affix the town seal and mail it to Justice Book in Florida. Councilman Lanning made a resolution to amend the job description of Justice Smithers to cover all town justice duties from October 1, 1989 to December 31, '1989 only. To compensate for the increased duties the salary for this portion will be $3, 250. Councilman Mente seconded the resolution. Resolution carried unaminously. COMMUNITY BUILDING WORK There Will be his and her bathrooms where the existing bathrooms are. A unisex handicapped bathroom will be at the opposite end of the meeting, room. The handicapped entrance would be at the back entrance. The walls must be painted with fire retardant paint: PLANNING BOARD Councilman tanning made a motion to establish a Planning Board with the the following resolution. Councilman Linton seconded the motion. WHEREAS, Town of, Enfield is growing rapidly, the need for planning for future growth is essential, and WHEREAS, the Enfield Town Board needs assistance in the formation of development policies, and WHEREAS, a planning board of town residents who have an interest in the future of the community and who have the willingness to give their time fcVr attending meetings, doing research, analyzing problems and who are able to present their convictions as to what is best for Enfield would be able to provide such assistance to the Town Board, and therefore be it resolved. RESOLVED, That a planning board to consist of at least six (6) and not more* than nine (9) members shall be established and members be &ppbinted to serve without renumeration for terms of two (2) years by this town board. i 01J RESOLVED, the Planning Board shall advise the Town Board on all matters concerning development within the town, the planning board shall prepare and recommend to the town board site development review ordinance or local law and subdivision regulations, review subdivision plats and site plans pursuant to any site development review ordinance or law and subdivision regulations and also report on all matters referred to .it by the Enfield Town Board. Roll Call Vote: Councilman Mente - yes, Councilman Linton - yes, Councilman Kraft - yes, Counccilman Lanning - yes, Supervisor Gray - yes. Resolution passed. A special meeting was scheduled for November 15, 1.989 at 7: 30 for Site Development Plan. Attorney Egan was asked to draft a site development revue ordinance. 1990 BUDGET The following items were increased in the 1990 Preliminary Budget: A7326. 4 - $7, 780 Joint Youth Project; (to match county money) _4, 365 to eliminate triple fees for, ser. vies $12, 145 ,, A7620. 4 $ 86 Adult recreation, to match money from state A9060. 8 $1, 648 Increase in medical insurance DA9030. 8 $ 500 Increase in Social Security DA9060. 8 $2, 316 Increase in medical insurance Councilman Linton made a motion to show an increase of 10% or $9, 713 for a total of $106, 844 in the Fire Protection Budget. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Roll call - Councilman Linton - yes, Councilman Mente - no, Councilman Kraft - yes, Councilman Lanning - no, Supervisor Gray - no. Motion defeated. Councilman Kraft excused at 11: 55 pm. Councilman Lanning made a motion to accept budget as amended. Supervisor Gray stated that the unexpended balances were too low. Supervisor Gray seconded motion. Roll call : Councilman Lanning - yes, Councilman Mente - yes, Councilman Linton - no, Supervisor Gray - yes. Motion carried. POLICY ON USE OF COMMUNITY BUILDING 11 A--request was received from the Community Council for a New Years Eve Party. It was questioned whether they should have alcohol. Councilman Linton made a motion to not allow alcohol in the Community Building. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. A special meeting for the Fire Contract was set for December 6, 1989 at 7: 00 pm. Councilman Linton made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Lanning seconded the motion. .Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12: 10 am. • - - —" Respectfully submitted, Jea:n Scofield, Town Clerk SUPERVISOR' S REPORT General Fund Balance October 1 , 1989 Savings $137, 154. 96 Checking 1.66. 37 Total $1 37, 321 . 33 Receipts $ 3, 568. 18 Disbursements $ 9, 932. 47 Balance October 31., 1989 Savings $130, 928. 14 Checking 28. 90 Total $130, 957. 04 Highway Fund Balance October 1, 1989 Savings $183, 223. 81 Checking 121 . 29 Total $1.83, 345. 10 Receipts $ 823. 17 Disbursements $ 51, 975. 04 Balance October. 31. , 1.989 Savings $132, 046. 98 Checking 1.46. 25 Total $132, 193. 23 Equipment Reserve Interest 7. 28 Savings 1, 572. 08 Checking 1. 00 Svice, Chg. 3, 00