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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-01 July 1, 1992 The regular meeting of the Enfield Town Board was called to order at"_�...- 7:30 pm with the following members present: Elected Officials: �., -- ner Officials: Supervisor Jean Owed Town Clerk Jean Scofield Councilman F?' gherty Highway Supt. Ronald Updike Co�irYlan Linda VanNederynen Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman Robert Linton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 1992 Councilman Dougherty made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Councilman Linton seconded the motion . Motion carried. Councilman Linton asked if the Highway Building roof was repaired. Highway Supt. Updike stated that he had. contacted Charles Hubbell and was told he would be put on the list. Supervisor Owens commented that the town is covered by liability insurance for the community service workers. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 7 John Smith commented that the pole light on the corner of the Community Building is on 24 hours a day. Supervisor Owens will call Greg Kirchgessner to have it repaired. Councilman Linton questioned about the "hours" listed on his town pay check. Supervisor Owens will ask about it. COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor Owens contacted Mickelson's office (auditor) about the invoice that was received for $1,250. She would like a more itemized bill. Attorney Mulvey suggested that the town renew the County Alcohol and Drug Policy. Supervisor Owens will refer it to the Personnel Committee. A letter was received from the Tompkins County Board of Representatives regarding the town participation in a program where the County responds through an agent to nuisance wildlife calls. Supervisor Owens will respond to see what the program will be. Supervisor Owens distributed copies of the memo she sent to the Town Planning Board. Supervisor Owens said she had received a request from the EOC and Learning Web for funding. Supervisor Owens commented on the cost of insurance to the town. She has received a bill for fire insurance for $3,096. She felt insurance costs should be examined and receive other estimates. REPORTS CEMETERIES John Smith said that brush was being removed from Christian Cemetery. Supervisor Owens said she has received an offer from Fran Newhart (her husband is buried in Christian Cemetery) to donate $100 for herself and $100 for her husband to set up a fund for the cemetery. Mrs. Newharrt said hopefully other people would do the same. Supervisor Owens said she would talk to Pat Podufalski to see how money could be tracked for four cemeteries. ENFIELD COMMUNITY COUNCIL Deb Traunstein reported that the Summer Camp will run July 6 - August 14. The Community Council will ask for a donation of $10 per person for swim lessons but would not turn away anyone who is unable to pay. Quilt raffle tickets ,are now being sold. Beginning this month all paid positions will be advertised. ENFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Dougherty stated that the Fire Department would like to know what format the budget request should be done in. Supervisor Owens will set up a time to meet with Greg Kirchgessner. A fire department liaison needs to be appointed for the third quarter. Councilman Dougherty made a motion to appoint Councilman Lovelace as the Fire Department liaison and Councilman Linton alternate. Councilman VanNederynen seconded the motion. Motion carried. • PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE The County is going to implement a computer aided dispatch system. The town needs to identify all roads in the town with a house number. Councilman Linton made a motion to appoint M. Clyde Hubbell, Grey Kirchgessner, Highway Supt. Updike, Roger Rumsey, and Councilman VanNederynen to the Public, Safety Committee. Councilman VanNederynen is to serve as Chairman. Councilman Dougherty will be the ex-officio secretary. Councilman Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Highway Superintendent Updike spoke about the New New York Bond Act of $800 M. There will be 2.9 m available to towns in Tompkins County. Enfield has put in a request for approximately $140,000 showing improvements to roads that go to recreational facilities. Highway Supt. Updike attended a school from June 8 to June 10. There is no proposal as of yet for the 1903 CHIPS fund at the state level. He has contacted Hubbell Construction about the roof contract. The dust oil project has been completed on town roads. He is trying a new road-side spray to clear brush and kill broadleafed weeds on Woodard Road. Planning has started on hard-surfacing Buck Hill Road. The town's stop signs do not come up to code - they must be 36" now. _ BILLS Councilman Linton made a motion to pay General Fund Warrant 7-92 for $23,682-58 and Highway Fund Warrant 7-92 for $13, 158.92. Councilman VanNederynen seconded, the motion. Motion carried. It was noted for the record that Don Johnson of Don-s Log-n-Chain has been sharpening all. of the chains used in the cemeteries for no charge. HISTORIAN M. 'Clyde Hubbell asked if the money budgeted for the celebration could be set aside in a separate account . Supervisor Owens will check with the State Comptroller"s Office. OLD BUSINESS • LANCASHIRE DRIVE The town was approached by Eddy's attorney for a letter of intent from the town that the highway will be dedicated by the town and the town will continue to maintain Lancashire Drive. Councilman Linton made a motion to authorize Supervisor Owens to write the letter. Councilman VanNederynen seconded the 'motion. Roll call voted 'Councilman Linton - yes, Councilman VanNederynen - yes, 'Councilman Dougherty no. Motion carried. CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Supervisor Owens state Karen Anderson resigned from the 'Conservation Advisory Council . She would like to recommend Brenda Smith. Councilman VanNederynen 'made a motion to appoint Brenda smith to the Conservation Advisory Board. Councilman Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried. 2bd RECORDS INVENTORY COMMITTEE _ E�aperviso- --Owayi-s sa y--the volunteers could be trained for free from the State Archives Records Administration (SARA) in a six hour class. Councilman VanNederynen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Linton seconded -the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Dougherty stated she would like names and addresses of the Justice applicants. Supervisor Owens said she would see that Councilman Dougherty receives them. Meeting adjourned at 10: 10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jean Scofield • Enfield Town Clerk