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Home My WebLink About1990-11-07 November 7, 1990 The monthly meeting of the Enfield. Tnwn Rnar. d was, called. to order at 7: 35 pm wi th thc.� f r_ 1 l owl ng iarr r r, Elected Officials: Other Officials: Supervisor Etta Gray Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman Robert Linton Attorney Shirley Egan Councilman Onale Mente Town Clerk Jean Scofield Councilman Donald Lovelace Councilman Andrew Kraft PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The Public Hearing on the 1991 Town Budget was opened. Supervisor Gray read the summary page of the 1991 Town Budget. The proposed tax rate for the Town would be $4. 066. The proposed fire tax rate would be $1. 88. Councilman Linton made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. The regular meeting; of the Town Board was opened. PRESENTATION: RABIES-RACCOONS BY THE TOMPKINS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Public Health Sanitarian Frank Chase spook about the rabid raccoons reported in Chemung County. Chemung County has had 6 reported rabid raccoons. The viral infection, rabies, can be spread to humans by a bite or saliva excretion. Tompkins County has a rabies plan in place. At the rabies vaccination clinic in Enfield in October there was a total of 233 dogs and cats vaccinated. The County Sanitary Code states that all cats should be vaccinated against rabies. All animal bites should be reported to the County Health Department. Mr. Chase stated that the local governments should take care of dead animals on the roads. The local governments need to have a plan in place if a outbreak occurs in Tompkins County. He urged the Town to be prepared for control of wildlife animals. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR There were no comments by the floor. PRESENTATION: VILLIAM ALBERN ON DEERFIELD MANOR PLAN REVISIONS Mr. Albern stated. that he has met with the Planning Board four times. There has been a play area developed, outside lighting changed, land- scaping added , and extensive rules and .regulations developed. He stated that a resolution was passed by the Planning Board to recommend passage of the project. Councilman .Linton questioned about the two old septic systems on the property. One system was 100 feet from the main well . Mr. Albern stated that it would not affect the water .supply. Councilman Linton stated a more complete a more complete transmittal is necessary from the Planning Board. Councilman Linton requested that it that it be put on the agenda for the December meeting. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1990 Minutes to the last meeting of October 3, 1990 were read by Town Clerk Jean Scofield. Corrections: Shirley Egan stated that a letter was sent to Helen Jackson to terminate the lease on the property. (She also noted that Helen Jackson had no objections to the town using the driveway; but the town should have a snared driveway agreement. ? Councilman Linton made a motion to accept the minutes with the correction. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. � C ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Delete reports from: County Board Representatives, Highway Superintendent, Enfield Community Council, and Planning Board. Move Finalize 1991 Budget in Old Bus;;i,neF;-; tn after th.e Report=;. REPORTS TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney Shirley Egan distributed the ammended 1991 Fire Protection Contract with changes recommended by the .Fire Company attorney. These were her reactions to suggestion by Attorney ,Tack Ward. Attorney Egan suggested an audit be done for any prior year' s contract. Prior year' s audit to be done only on 1990 monies, allocated by the town. Supervisor Gray asked Attorney Egan for, the Community Council contract for next month. Attorney Egan stated that she has told the Planning Board that she could not recommend the Proposed Site Plan Review Document to the Town Board for review. Councilman Linton asked if' a site plan review law was in place now, would it be any different for Deerfield Manor? Attorney Egan felt that it would not be any different. RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER Jean Owens was hired as the supervisor. Roy Barriere made signs for the Drop-off Center. 70 cars showed up the first Saturday and all the bins were filled. The Drop-Off Center hours are 9 am - 3 pm. 1991 TOWN BUDGET Increase were made to the 1991 Town Budget on Election line # A14502 from $1 , 850 to $3, 000. Add to Independent Auditing line # A1320. 4 from -0- to $4, 000 (for Fire Company audit) . Total amount to be raised by tax for the Town is $322, 6;54. Councilman Mente made a motion to accept the final 1991 Town Budget. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Opposed was Councilman Linton. BILLS Councilman Linton made a motion to pay General Fund Warrant 11-90 for $5, 595. 41 and Highway Fund Warrant 1.1-90 for $31, 084. 80. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS TOWNLINE/COUNTYLINE ROAD Councilman Linton spoke with Town of Hector Supervisor Grant Taber regarding the Townline/Countyline Road name problem. Councilman Linton made a motion to adopt -the following resolution on changing the name of County Line Road also known as Townline Road. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. WHEREAS, the use of road names that also designate Town or County lines tends to produce difficulty in providing emergency and other •municipal services, and; WHEREAS, this problem has existed and been persistant with regard to the road serving; as the boundary between the Town of Enfield in Tompkins County and the Town of Hector in Schuyler Count known as County Line Road, North, County Line Road, South� andriously Townline Road, and; WHEREAS, residents of the area in berth th.e towns of Enfield and Hector, together with officials .responsible_ :for providing and. coordinating emergency services have requested action be taken to reduce the confusion in address location and; WHEREAS, the Town Boards of both Enfield and Hector have discussed this matter, therefore: BE IT RESOLVED, the name of the road presently known officially as County Line Road by the Town of Enfield and Townline Road by the Town of Hector, which also serves as the line between the Counties; be and hereby changed, and upon the effective date shall become known as Buck Hill Road North and for all that portion of the road in the Town of Enfield locat(-d north of State 79 ,,and )3tj(:-,R 11.1.11 Road South for all that portion in the Town of Enfield located south of State Route 79; and further this road name change shall be contingent upon and become effective upon the date of passing of a similar resolution by the Hector Town Board indicating a like name change. NEW BUSINESS TOMPKINS COUNTY SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT The Tompkins County snow removal contract for 1991 is $628 per 2-lane mile. Councilman Linton made a motion for Supervisor Gray to sign the • contract. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1991 FIRE CONTRACT The public hearing on the 1991 Fire Contract was scheduled for the next- Town Board meeting on December 5, 1990 at 7: 30 pm. CORRESPONDANCE A letter was received from Building Code Enforcement Officer Roger Rumsey regarding a code violation in a Sandy Creek residence. Information received from the Tompkins County Budget and Finance Office about the County furnishing software and support for 1991 taxes. A computer could be purchased for approximately $2, 800 through a state contract. Councilman Mente made a motion to purchase the county recommended computer for $2, 800. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Hafele TV Cable has raised the rates for basic cable service from $15. 00 to $15. 50 per month. Check received from Hafele TV Cable for $594. 65 for franchise fees. Councilman Mente made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Linton seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12: 50 AM. Respectfully submitted, Jean Scofield, Town Clerk SUPERVISOR' S REPORT General Fund Balance October 1, 1090 Savings $140, 015. 12 Checking 117. 15 Total $140, 132 . 27 Receipts $ 9, 841. 24 Disbursements $ 18, 735. 98 • Balance October 31, 1990 Savings $131, 114. 36 Checking 123. 17 Total $131 , 237. 53 Highway Fund Balance October 1, 1.990 Savings $117, 093. 96 Checking 92. 20 Total $117, 186. 16 Equipment Reserve Receipts $ 10, 143. 03 Interest $ 306. 70 Disbursements $ 31, 211. 04 Savings 65, 055. 36 Checking 1- 00 Balance Octok)er 31 , 1990 Savings $ 95, 986.99 Checking 131 . 16 Total $ 96, 118. 15