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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-06 March 6, 1991 The regular meeting of the Enfield Town 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 Robert Linton Town Historian M. Clyde Hubbell. Councilman Onale Mente Town Clerk lean Scof ield Councilman Andrew Kraft Councilman Donald Lovelace • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PRESENTATION: Tompkins County Environmental Management Council Brad Prentiss from the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council presented information on the Tompkins County Unique Natural Area Inventory in the Town of Enfield. Mr. Prentiss presented a book "Unique Natural Areas of Tompkins County" to the Town Board. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Rev. Earl Andrews, pastor of the Enfield Methodist Church, introduced himself to the Town Board. MINUTES TO THE LAST MEETING The minutes to the last meeting of February 6, 1991 were reaca by Town Clerk Jean Scofield. There were no corrections. Councilman Lovelace made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried- ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Deleted from the agenda were reports by Highway Superintendent, Town Attorney, Planning Board, and Enfield Community Council . REPORTS COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES County Board Representative Daniel Winch expressed his apologies for not attending past meetings. He reported that he was appointed chairman of the Public Works & Construction Management Committee. Landstrom"s Landfill will be closed at the end of 1991. The Central Processing Center will not be completed until 18 months after the Permit is issued. Bids are being taken for recycling tires. The Tompkins Coi�iitt...y budget is short hr.­,ause of the state cuts. COMMUNICATIONS Note received from Shirley Egan. She hopes to .t;,e at the April meeting. She is recuperating from .surgery . Supervisor 'Gray read a proposed resolution from i''arol Barriere regarding cuts in state aid for youth services.. Supervisor 'Gray made a motion to accer.It the resolution ( resolution rnt tuached .j . Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Moti�ori carried . . The 1990 SPCA A(.;t.ivities Report was receivedl. The Town of Hector has approved the name of Bu(,l: Till Road_ "Hector proposed that they would number the road ( 4 di,,:-it numbers) . 'The 'Town Board decided to discuss house numbering at a future meeting. ids M. Clyde Hubbell. questioned whether. the Building; Inspector would- be interested in taping over the house numbering. The County Probation Department proposed to the town that "Community Service Forced Volunteers" pick up trash on Enfield roads. The Town Highway Department would have to pi.cl. uj-.- t.ht�-i along the road and pay the tipping iees. BILLS Councilman Lovelace made a motion to pay for the used 1.977 Auto Car truck from the Equipment Reserve Fund. Councilman Mente seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Councilman Linton made a motion to pay the t^;eneral Fund Warrant 3-91 for $ 3.450.23 and the Highway Fund Warrant 3-91 for $ :15,159.23 Councilman Mente seconded the motion . Motlon 1 -arried. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Linton .reported he has found pr. oble.ins with the wording of the state laws on the property tax exemptions. The state iaw states only residential property to receive the exemption. NEW BUSINESS TRUCK BID/AWARD Councilman Linton made a motion to accept the rid from Beam Mack for $83,957 for a 1991 Mack RD688-S tandem a:cle snow plow dump truck chassis, new Viking custom snow plow hitch, Nei,, Viking wing control unit. Bibeau 14 Toot dump body, and new sander hydraulic flow control unit installed_ t�ouncilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Linton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Kraft seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm. Respectfully sulDmit.ted, Jean Scofield, Town Clerk SUPERVISOR' S REPORT General Fund Balance February 1 , 1991 Savings; g 51 , 066. 15 Checking $ 128. 10 Tota.1 $ 51 , ,194. 25 Receipts $ 85, 370. 64 Disbursement.: $ 18, 388. 92 B z] ance February 26, Savings $118, 074. 91 Checking 101,106 Total $1.18, 175. 97 Highway, Fund Ba.l a n.ce February 1 , 1'?()l Savings $161, 000. 39 necking 89. 28 ';r,tal $1.61 , 089. 67 R(r:!c e i l:)ts. $ 84, 585. 44 •Di., bur:eemt:n I $ 16, 278. 9.1 February :_7,J, l ; .avings.• $229, 285. 83 Cbecking 110. 37 Total $229, :396. 20 Equipment Interest g, 6 Savings '136, 66 Lhe. ;1..i.n.g At the March 6, 1.99:1. monthly IneetiTIi:; of Enfield Town Board, Supervisor Gray made a motion to accept the following resolution on cuts in state aid for youth services. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Resolution was passed by the Town Board, RESOLUTION: Oppositiori to cuts i n n i d t;c) ',localities and youth services and support for Article 19A Section 420 of the New York Executive Law. WHEREAS: The Governor' 1991-92 State Budget includes drastic reductions in aid to localities that affect the Town' s ability to continue valued services for municipal • residents and WHEREAS: The Governor has also recommended an additional 55% reduction in the amount of: local assistance available to the Town for youth services, and WHEREAS: the Town is currently engaged in planning (providing) new and expanded services for children and youth that that will rely on the availability of continued state aid from the Division for Youth and WHEREAS: the NYS Executive Law Article 19A Section 420 which provides per capita aid to localities for youth service 'has been the foundation of the State' s successful youth service system for more than 45 years, WHEREAS, the Governor' s proposal to allow DFY funded programs to charge fees will not generate enough alternative revenues to offset the proposed cuts in services for families least able to pay fees, now therefore be it RESOLVED, ( upon recommendation of t•he Youth Commission] that the Town of Enfield oppose all proposed cuts in aid to localities and especially those for youth services and further RESOLVED, that the Town urges our Senate and Assembly representa- tives and the leadership of the Legislature to oppose cuts in state aid and furtbPr RESOLVED, that the Town urges ,ontinued support for Executive Law Article 19A Section 420, and opposes any attempts to eliminate or weaken the State' s youth service system and further RESOLVED, that this resolution .be transmitted to: Govenor Cuomo, the leaders of the Senate and Assembly, the leadership of the legislative committees responsible for recom- mending state aid foi- youth services and to our local representatives. • xiiri.i 4, .i:J�J1 The regular meeting of the Enfield Town Board was called to order at 7 : 30 pm with the following members present: ] Elected Officials: Other Officials: Supervisor Etta Gray Town Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman Onale Mente Town Clerk Jean Scofield Councilman Andrew Kraft Councilman Donald Lovelace Councilman Robert Linton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG • PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Thomas Hughes and Mr. & Mrs Hugh Galt asked about junk ,yard regulation of fencing around the property. Jean Owens said the the food distribution will be done in the Community Building in a few months. MINUTES TO THE LAST MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1991 The minutes to the last meeting of March 6, 1991 were read by Town Clerk Jean Scofield. There were no corrections. Councilman Linton made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion_ Motion carried- ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA Deleted from the agenda were all reports and under Old Business ACE Program/Van. Added to New Business was Policy for Agenda of Planning Board, COMMUNICATIONS A thank you note was received from Amo Houghton for having him here in Enfield. BILLS Councilman Linton question whether the 2 wrecked trucks were taken off the insurance . Supervisor Gray will check on it. Councilman Linton made a motion to pay General Fund Warrant 4-91 for $8,764.52 and Highway Fund Warrant 4-91 for $9.407 .29. Councilman Kraft. seconded the motion. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS BUCK HILL ROAD P Councilman Kraft made a motion to stay with the Enfield town numbering system on North and :youth Buck Hill Road. A. notice shall _ be sent to residents, assessors. Board of Elections and other ® proper authorities. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS JUNK CAR YARD FENCING Councilman Kraft made a motion to enforce the state law on junk car ,yard fencing.. Two or more unlicensed vehicles are a junk yard. Permits are to be issued for two or more cars. Councilman Mente seconded the motion. Motion carried. Supervisor dray will advertise the Town Board decision on the advice of Attorney Egan. 1,9Z CEMETERY MAINTENANCE (ROLFE & PRESBYTERIAN ) Supervisor Gray will check with the Historic Ithaca for. an estimate on work for. the Rolfe and Presbyterian Cemeteries. PLANNING BOARD AGENDA POLICY Councilman Linton suggested that developers to come before the Town Board for exemption from moratorium, then either the Town Board denies or approves or refers it to the Planning Board. Supervisor Gray will speak to the Planning Board with the suggestion_ ADJOURNMENT Councilman Mente made a motion to adJourn the meeting. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9.55 pm. Respectfully submitted, jean Scofield Enfield Town Clerk SUPERVISOR' S REPORT General Fund Balance March 1 , 1991 Savings $120, 074. 11** Checking $ 101. 06 Total $120, 175. 11 Receipts S 1, 397. 93 Disbursements $ 13, 777. 00 Balance March 31, 1991 Savings $108, 088. 42 Checking 107. 68 Total $108, 196. 10 Highway Fund Balance March 1, 1991 Savings $229, 396. 20 Checking 110. 37 Total $229, 396. 20 Receipts $ 5, 983. 61 Disbursements $ 15, 097. 81 Balance March 31 , 1991 Savings $220, 169. 44 Checking 112. 56 Total $220, 282. 00 Equipment Reserve Interest $ 285. 52 Savings 58 , 679. 42 Checking 1 . 00 Disbursement 1.0, 000. 00 Receipts 2, 068. 24 • ?K* Amount is a corrected savings balance from the February 28, 1991 balance.