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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-05 May 5 , 1993 The Public Hearing on Small Cities Block Development Grant was called to order at 7 : 30 pm with the following members present: Elected Officials: Other Officials: Supervisor Jean Owens Town Clerk Jean Scofield Councilman Robert Linton Highway Supt. Ronald Updike Councilman Pat Dougherty Town Historian M. Clyde Hubbell Councilman Donald Lovelace Councilman Linda VanNederynen Dave Carlison and Karl Heck explained the grant application process . They are planning on submitting the grant in July and approval should be received in September. In 1992 about 200 grants were submitted to the state. Approximately 70 were approved or 40%. There was no more than $400 ,00 allocated to any single community. Tompkins County Better Housing are still accepting applications . Applications may be received from Jean Owens or they may be obtained from the Tompkins County Better Housing office (273-2187) . Supervisor Owens closed the public hearing . The regular meeting of the. Enfield Town Board was called to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS/CORRECTIONS TO APRIL 7 , 1993 MINUTES Delete Councilman Dougherty's statement that the town consider her for copying ( listed under dog enumeration) . Delete preschool children enrolled in program and add eight more children enrolled in afterschool program. Add there seems to be little interest in a "preschool" program. Highway Supt . Updike stated that the reimbursement from the state should be $6 , 454 for the "Blizzard of 93". Councilman Linton made a motion to accept the minutes with the corrections. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR JoElla Moore asked if a Planning Board member could be appointed tonight . It was answered yes . Le,tte:r from New State Department of Transportation regarding CHIPS funding. The town can expect an increase of 17% - total $13,001 for operations and maintenance and $30 , 420 for capital reimbursement . Resignation received from John Rancich as a Planning Board member. -2- REPORTS Assessment Review Board is scheduled for May 11 , 1993 from 3 :00 pm to 6:00 pm. Councilman Dougherty will not be able to attend. Councilman Linton will be present . HISTORIAN M. Clyde Hubboll has in his possession the "Biolistics Gene Gun" . It will be on display at the Harvest Festival in the fall . PLANNING BOARD JoElla Moore asked if a replacement can be appointed for someone who will be ill for a long length of time. It was answered, no. The person would have to resign before someone could be appointed. The Planning Board recommended Bill Mather for appointment to the Planning Board. Several possible people to fill the agricultural position were suggested. Councilman Linton asked the Planning Board to submit their recommendation for appointment to Planning Board in writing. The Town Board would like to see copies of resumes . CEMETERY COMMITTEE The committee drew up a job description to clarify duties of the people mowing and caring for the cemeteries . The job description states : 1 . Must be 18 years of age. 2 : Must be in good physical condition. 3 . Job consists of mowing entire cemetery and trimming around all stones . 4. To be mowed at least once every two weeks or as often as it is needed. 5 . Normal limb and brush removal as needed. 6 . All repairs, maintenance and fuel supply shall be directed through the Town Board. 7 . Cemeteries must be mowed and trimmed for all holidays : 1. Memorial Day 2 . July 4 3 . Labor Day The job description was discussed. It was decided that #2 should read must be able to perform moderately strenuous work. Councilman Linton made a motion to approve the cemetery job description as amended. Councilman VanNederynen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Linton made a motion to allocate monies for mowing of Rolfe Cemetery - $800 , Presbyterian Cemetery - $400 , Christian Cemetery - $400 and Budd Cemetery - $400 . The following people will be -3- caretakers for the cemeteries : Rolfe Cemetery - Greg Kirchgessner, Presbyterian Cemetery - Greg Kirchgessner, Christian Cemetery - Roger Laue, Budd Cemetery - Jack Pythlia. Councilman Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Lovelace made a motion to adopt the Cemetery Committee recommendation that effective January 1 , 1993 the rate for opening and closing of a grave be $250 . Ongoing care fee due at time of lot reservation $150 (to be deposited in the Cemetery Trust Fund, an interest bearing account) . Lot reservations made prior to January 1 , 1993 will be exempt from the care fee. Councilman VanNederynen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Roger Laue had a sample receipt form for lot reservations . He would like to have them printed for the town' s cemeteries . Approval was received from the town board for them to be printed. COMMUNITY COUNCIL Rosemary Pellegrino reported she had just attended a United Way meeting to defend the Enfield Community Council request for funding. Approval from United Way is expected in approximately one month. Summer Day Camp is scheduled for July 5 - August 17th. Final plans for the camp are being made. The Director and Assistant Director have been hired. The Firemans ' Pond have bet the Tompkins County Health Department requirements. The town will be receiving a bill from the Tompkins County Health Department for a water test for the Community Building. ENFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Department Quarterly Report was submitted and distributed to the Town Board. The Fi-re Department needs to file an I.RS Form 501C3 as a result of the town audit. Attorney Jack Ward will do the charter amendment change for $250 . Councilman Linton made a motion that the Fire Department pay the attorney's fee of $250 for the charter change. If the Fire Department is short on money later in the year, the town will reconsider. Councilman Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried. The cost of the filing of the 501C3 will be covered by the town up to $500 . HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Highway Supt . Updike reported that the town expects a 17% increase in CHIPS funding. The Fire Department is fixing up a truck for the town to haul water. Highway Supt . Updike has received many calls asking if there is going to be a Spring Clean-up this year. Shale has been put on Upper Black -4- Oak Road. Crusher run will be put on in a couple of weeks . Councilman Dougherty asked if there was plans to have a long range plan for the town roads . Councilman Lovelace suggested that the highway committee make recommendations . Supervisor Owens charged the committee to look at the possibility of a long or short term range goals . DOG WARDEN REPORT The report was distributed to town board members . BILLS Councilman Dougherty made a motion to pay General Fund Warrant 5-93 for $3 ,889 . 61 and Highway Fund Warrant 5-93 for $6 , 420 . 55. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AMEND 4-93 HIGHWAY WARRANT Supervisor Owens stated that the wrong amount was listed on Highway Fund Warrant #067 . The warrant stated $243 . 60 , the correct amount was $293 . 60 Councilman Dougherty made a motion to amend the warrant to the correct amount . Councilman VanNederynen seconded the motion. Motion carried. It was reported that the dead bolt is in use at the Community Building. SMALL CITIES BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION Councilman Dougherty made a motion to authorize the application for the Small Cities Block Grant . Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried.. NEW BUSINESS DOG ENUMERATION Supervisor Owens said she had spoken to Lorraine Bard and she does not do dog enumerations,. Councilman Linton made a motion to appoint Beverly Brown for dog enumeration. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilman Linton made a motion to go into an executive session. Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Linton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Lovelace seconded the motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at { -5- 10 : 50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jean Scofield Enfield Town Clerk