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Home My WebLink About1990-06-06 June 6, 1990 The regular meeting of the Enfield '.Gown Board was called to order at 7:30 pm with the following members present: Elected Officials: Other Officials: Supervisor Etta Gray County Rep. Daniel Winch Councilman Onale Mente Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman Andrew Kraft Town Attorney Shirely Egan Councilman Donald Lovelace Town Clerk Jean Scofield Councilman Robert Linton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ashley Miller, representative on the Environmental Management Council • spoke regarding the about the Wetlands issue. The State DEC is considering converting the the Federal regulations of 1.0 acres. The DEC regulations are currently 12.4 acres. Mike Williams of Porter Hill Road asked about a double-wide trailer park on 40 acres of land on Porter Hill and Trumbull Corners Road. Attorney Egan stated that VanderMarks have approached the Town for an exception on the Site Plan Review moratorium. Attorney Egan suggested that it should be referred to the Planning Board then be brought to a Town Board meeting. John Rancich spoke in regard to his project on Mecklenburg Road. He had previously applied for 2 6-unit buildings. He 'asked if he grand- fathered for these permits, as he planned on building 4 6-unit buildings. The Health Department has not approved the septic and water systems, so he, has not yet obtained the certificate of occupancy. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING The minutes to the last Town Board Meeting were read by Town Clerk Jean Scofield. Corrections: under new business it should state that a town employee - not dust a person - should man a recycling drop-off center. Councilman Linton made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. ADDITIONS/DELFT"PIONS TO THE AGENDA Deleted - Community Council Report and Highway Superintedent Report Added - New Business - Typewriter for Town Clerk and House Numbering REPORTS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES REPORT County Representative Dan Winch reported that the County authorized the purchase of land on Commercial Avenue for the Baling Station. The County has obtained funding for a combined transportation facility. It is currently in the planning stages. The County has • sent a request for proposal to several architectural and engineering firms. TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney Shirley Egan has received an application for exception to the Site Plan Moratorium from VandeMarks. Supervisor Gray made a motion to adopt a resolution as follows: Resolved, that the VandeMark application for exception the Town Moratorium be referred for review by the Enfield Planning Board; Planning Board will report their recommendations to the Town Board. The Town Board will hold a public hearing at 7:30 pm on July 11, 1990 at the Town Hall. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. -CouLicilman made a motion to appoint Caroline Bingham as Co- chairman of the Town Planning Board_ Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. The property tax exemption resolution will be put on the agenda for July. A letter was received from Betty Mitstifer regarding the burial regulations at Christian Cemetary. Supervisor Gray will write to Mrs. Mitstifer that her and her husband may be buried there and to contact Roger or Donna Laue. Attorney Egan distributed information on regulations on junk cars in towns.. There will be no charge for the presentation from the accounting firm. Attorney Egan was given permission to go ahead with getting the survey completed. There is a Planning Board meeting every other Tuesday at 7:30 pm. There is nothing ready for a Site Plan Revue as of yet. ENFIELD COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE The Commemorative Committee distributed their report. The committee would like a permanent committee made up of exisitng members. Sue Thompson questioned about a budget available. She had many ideas on what could be done for the celebration of the town's 175th. birthday celebration. Councilman Linton made a motion to appoint the permanent Commemerative Committee and to include Pat Dougherty and Nina Linton on the committee. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Donald Lovelace excused at 10:20 pm. COMMUNICATIONS SEAR Workshops will be held on June 13 and June 27, 1990 at 7:30 pm. Councilman Linton made a motion to adopt the resolution naming 4-H Youth Fair Week. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. Tompkins County Youth Bureau will be meeting on June 8, 1990. BILLS Councilman Linton made a motion to pay General Fund Warrant 6-90 for $1,519. 15 and Highway Fund Warrant 6-90 for $20,350.78. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion tarred_ ENERGY SURVEY Councilman Linton recommended that Councilman Lovelace have the burner work and two garage doors replaced on the Community Building and report to the Town Board for the final decision. The rest of the report is be studied for 1991 budget. OLD TOWN HALL Supervisor Gray will ask Charles Hubbell for an estimate to replace the roof on the old town hall. COMPUTER PROPOSAL FOR TOWN BOOKKEEPER Proposal was received from Williamson Law Book for computer and and software for town bookkeeper. Cost: Hardware and printer - $ 2,613 Municipal Acct. Software - 3,400 Service Contract - 261 TOTAL $ 6,274 Councilman Linton made a motion to purchase computer and software for the bookkeeper and authorize Supervisor Gray to sign the agreement with Williamson Law Book. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. USED DROTT EXCAVATOR The bid was received on the used Drott excavator for $14,875 form S. C. Hansen. Councilman Kraft made a motion to award the bid from S. C. Hansen for the used Drott hydraulic excavator for $14,875. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Linton made a motion to add the voucher to the montly bills and pay it. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. TOWN CLERK TYPEWRITER Councilman Linton made a motion for the Town Clerk to get the typewriter fixed or replaced. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. TOWN & COUNTY TAXES IN INSTALLMENTS A vote was taken of the Town Board regarding changing the system of collecting town and county taxes. The County Board of Representatives are considering changing the one payment system to a two payment system. Three of the Town Board members were in favor, and there was one board member opposed. HOUSE NUMBERS Jack Hubble asked if the Town of Enfield can require developers with private roads to name the road. The Town Board answered no as it is not on a public right of way. The next Town Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, July 3, 1990 as the .first Wednesday is a holiday. The Public Hearing on the VandeMark application will be held on July 11, 1990 at 7:30 pm. Councilman Mente made a motion to adjour. Councilman Linton seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 pm. S Respectfully submitted, Jean Scofield, Town Clerk SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Genera]. Fund Balance May 1. , 193-)o Savings $1.61 , 181 . 40 Checking, 130. 78 Total $161, 312. 18 Receipts $ 2, 676, 09 Di bur e:nents $ 7, 730. 29 Balance May 31, 1990 Savings $156, 173. 41 Checking 84. 57 Total $156, 257. 98 Highway Fund Balance May 1. , 1990 Savings $238, 060. 97' Checking 151. 44 Total $238, 212. 41 Receipts $ 1, 213. 96 Di* �,b>t..ir.-ie-iTIClIfi, $ 22, 047. tan B,a].ance May 31 , 1.!7�90 ravings 1217, 274. 93 Checking 103. 56 Total $217, 378. 49 Equipment Reserve Interest $ 64. 64 Savings 13, 71.1. . 75 Checking 1100