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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-03 March 3, 1993 The regular meeting of the Enfield Town Board was called to order at 7 :30 pm with the following member present: Elected Officials: Other Officials: Supervisor Jean Owens Town Clerk Jean Scofield Councilman Donald. Lovelace Highway Supt. Ronald Updike Councilman Robert Linton Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman 'Linda VanNederynen County Rep. Dan Winch Excused: Councilman Pat Dougherty APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 1993 Corrections - The Cemetery Committee discussed modifying the resolution on reserving cemetery plots and the requirement of the $150 fee. Under Highway Department correct model of chipper to read Bandit Model 200+ Chipper. The members of the Junk Car Committee should be the Supervisor, Councilman Dougherty, and Councilman Lovelace. Councilman Linton should be deleted. Under the Mobile Home Park Ordinance the second the motion should be Councilman VanNederynen not Councilman Lovelace. Councilman VanNederynen made a motion to accept the minutes with the corrections. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Rick Chase asked if Highway Supt . Updike checked with the DEC on the possibility of receiving reimbursement for one half of the cost of the chipper. Ron Updike answered yes, he did. John Oechlin, member of the Eagle Scout troop, presented a project he would like to do for the Enfield community. He would like to build a shelter at the corner of Route 327 and Route 79 for the bus stop that is serviced by Chemung transit. John requested financial help from the town board for the shelter. The building size is 8' x 12 ' . Helena Schaber has given him approval for use of her land for the shelter. Written approval has not yet been received from the Boy Scout Council but does have verbal approval for the project. John expects to receive donations from Sherwin Williams and B. R. DeWitt. Copy of the plans were distributed. Councilman Linton asked that he check with the state and county about placement of the shelter. Supervisor Owens asked that John come back next month with more information. COMMUN I CATIONS Letter received from the Town of Newfield. They are going to have a question and answer session with Williamson Law Book. The questionnaire sent with the letter should be returned by March 31,' 1993. Sprague Insurance Co. sent the possible insurance policy changes requested by the town. The changes in the policy could raise the cost approximately $4,000. _2_ REPORTS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE County Representative Dan Winch spoke about the 1% sales tax increase. He stated major municipalities have a right to ask for a portion of the increase. He said if the county has to split the tax increase with the City of Ithaca, the county will have a shortfall . If this happens, county taxes will have an estimated 20% increase. Dan Winch spoke about the Solid Waste fee of $52 per household. Until now, tax exempt organizations have not paid any solid waste fees. DOG CONTROL OFFICER Lorraine Bard, Dog Control Officer, said she received four complaints. She is learning the territory of Enfield. She has issued one ticket. ENFIELD COMMUNITY COUNCIL Rosemary Pellegrino reported that the Youth Bureau Volunteers received an award from the State. The reception was held on Monday, March 1. The Enfield Community Council received a plaque that will be hung in the Community Building. The first garage sale for the Community Council will be held in April . The January financial statements were distributed. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Highway Superintendent Ronald Updike reported that general maintenance is being done. A box for the one ton pick up truck has been built for wood chips. Ron Updike stated that he is presently applying for assistance to purchase the wood chipper. He asked for a resolution for a marketing agreement to offer wood chips to town residents at no charge. Councilman Linton made a motion to authorize Supervisor Owens and Highway Supt. Updike to fulfill the grant requirement of Low Tech Resource Recycling Program. Councilman VanNederynen seconded the motion. Motion carried. HISTORIAN M. Clyde Hubbell had no report. PLANNING BOARD Councilman Lovelace reported for JoElla Moore. Councilman Lovelace stated that John Rancich has not attended meetings in approximately seven months. Councilman Lovelace asked if Supervisor Owens received the qualifications necessary for an agricultural member of the Planning Board. Supervisor Owens said an agricultural member has to gross $10 ,000 a year per the attorney of the Association of Towns. Gary Fisher, an applicant for the agricultural member vacancy, does not qualify for the position. The town board will continue to look for another candidate. -3- Councilman Lovelace made a, motion to hold a public hearing on April 6, 1993 at 7 : 30 pm pending receipt of a letter from the Planning requesting John Rancich's removal from the board. Councilman VanNederynen seconded the motion. Motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Councilman VanNederynen reported that the committee has disbursed into individuals to see how other townships have dealt with the situation. CEMETERIES John Smith reported that the committee did not have a meeting in February. Greg Kirchgessner does not want to mow Rolfe Cemetery this year FIRE DEPARTMENT The dedication of the rescue truck to Jake Smithers will be held on April 18, 1993 at 1:00 pm. The Fire Department may be requested an additional $500 for IRS reports. Councilman VanNederynen reported that there will be a Open House at the Enfield School for new residents of the area on March 11. On March 17 there will be an Open House for all residents . BILLS Councilman VanNederynen made a motion to pay General Fund Warrant 3-93 for $$6, 429.15 and Highway Fund Warrant 3-93 for $6, 425 .60 . Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Sprague Insurance Co. options for referred to the Highway Superintendent for recommendation. NEW BUSINESS John Smith has received esti;aates on replacing windows in the Town Hall for $1,200 - $1,300 . Councilman VanNederynen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Linton seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9: 50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jean Scofield Town Clerk