HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-01 TOWN OF ENFIELD
TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Enfield was held Wednesday,
May 1, 1996 at the Enfield Community Building, 1814 Enfield Main Road,Ithaca,NY at
6:30 p.m. Supervisor Mather•presiding.
Present: William Mather, Supervisor;Garry Achilles, Lanny Clark,Gary Fisher,Donald
Lovelace,Town Councilmen. Others present,Ron Updike,Highway Superintendent,
Alice Laue,Town Clerk.
Pledge of Alls ig,ance:
Supervisor Mather led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Approval of the April 3 1996 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes:
Motion made by Councilman Achilles and seconded by Councilman Lovelace that the
Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve for adoption the minutes of the April 3,
1996 regular Town Board Meeting Minutes with the following corrections.
Comparataive changed to Commemorative.
Date 5/16/96 changed to 4/16/96,
Carried Unanimously
Tompkins County Board Representative -Dan Winch
County government quiet. Local directory being mailed to local governments and
planning boards. Spoke on population growth over a two decade period(1970-1990.)
Supervisor Mather received a letter from Michael.Lane, Chair of Governmental
Operations and Administrations Committee,Tompkins County Board of Representatives,
requesting information about payroll history for purposes of pooling workmen's
compensation into a self-insurance pool.
Committee Reports:
Commemorative Committee-Gary Fisher
Working on ads for cookbook. History book, one complete draft format. Working on
churches having a combine memorial service end of this month. Post marks,there are
still a limited quantity.
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Planning Board-Michelle HgnMhries
Site Plan Review presented in February. No response or questions or comments other
than those made at presentation. Planning Board needs Town Board input on their next
step: Planning Board would like to start on preparing the first draft. Would the Town
Board like the Planning Board schedule a public hearing and see if there is any more
input from residents or should Planning Board go ahead and work on first draft and then
have a public hearing.
Councilman Fisher expressed concerns about lack of Agricultural member on Planning
Board.
Motion made by Councilman Achilles and seconded by Councilman Lovelace that the
Town of Enfield Planning Board start the first Site Plan Review draft prior to a public
hearing.
Vote: Achilles,Clark, Lovelace, Mather-aye Fisher-nye
Motion made by Councilman Achilles and seconded by Councilman Clark that the Town
Board of the Town of Enfield appoint an Agricultural member to the Town of Enfield
Planning Board.
Discussion followed.
Vote: Achilles,Clark, Lovelace, Fisher- aye Mather-nye
Motion made by councilman Achilles and seconded by Councilman Fisher that anyone
interested in Agricultural position on the Town of Enfield Planning Board or any other
position on the Town of Enfield Planning Board and accepted by the Town Board of the
Town of Enfield are automatically on Town of Enfield Planning Board.
Discussion of Town of Enfield Planning Board policy followed. Past minutes to be
checked.
Vote: Achilles, Clark, Lovelace,Fisher- aye Mather-nye
Motion made by Councilman Achilles and seconded by Councilman Lovelace that the
Town Board of the Town of Enfield approves appointment/appointments to the Town of
Enfield Planning Board. For removal, Town of Enfield Planning Board recommends
removal with cause for removal to the Town Board of the Town of Enfield who then
takes action.
Vote: Achilles, Clark, Lovelace, Fisher, Mather-aye.
Cemetery Committee-Peggy Hubbell
Books not available. Arches need landscaping. Writing policy. Next meeting May 15,
1996.
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Fire Department-Larry Stilwell
17 calls during month of April. 11 EMS calls, 1 MVA, 2 public assists, 2 investigations,
1 mutual aid fire call to Trumansburg,trailer/garage fire.
Community Council - No report
Bonnie Turesik-Teen Group reported GED program OK'd until end of June. Six to
eight children will be attending classes at the Community Building,two and one-half
hours a night, five days a week.
Personnel Committee-Councilman Lovelace
Asked about Drug and Alcohol policy for town. Supervisor will put copies in
Councilman Lovelace's box.
Highway Committee- Councilman Achilles
Meeting will be field this month.
Hiahwav Department-Highway Superintendent Updike
Grievance Day-Wednesday, May 15th, 1996 3:00-6:00 p.m. Town Hall.
Past month met with FEMA group, again. Eleven sites accepted to submit damage claims
under the 406 mitigation program. Submitted$81,185.67 worth of damages. 871/2%
reimbursement, if all goes through. On that same mitigation program we had one
separate mitigation for Harvey Hill Road,putting fabric in ditch and filling ditch with two
feet of rife raft to slow down volume of water going down the North side of road.
Mitigation alone$43,020.00 over and above the$81,185.67 figure.
Supervisor and Highway Superintendent worked on submitting mitigation for the 404
program,amount of monies available for this program is directionally proportional to the
total number of dollars submitted in the 406 program. 404 mitigation is for preventive
measures. 406 mitigation is to restore to condition prior to flood. 404 mitigation is if you
have a prone area for flooding, area can be addressed and possibly prevent future
flooding.
Submitted mitigation for Hubbell Drive,bank is disappearing,a couple of mitigations for
Enfield Center Creek,broken into two parts. Both are the same, for cleaning and
redirecting the stream where it has gone-a-rye,one mile between Enfield Center Road
and Bostwick Corner road(South)and one-half mile Enfield Center Road,North.
County Highway cleaning out under Enfield Center bridge this summer. Town Highway
Department has replaced three pipes, Rothermick Rd., Fish Rd., S. Buck Hill Rd., one
pipe to do on Tucker Rd.,two on VanOstrand Rd.
County tentataively scheduled Harvey Hill bridge to be done in 1999-2000. Town
responsible for possibly 20%of what is done. This would be to do the deck,both
approaches and guardrails. Need to renew budget line for bridges.
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Highway Department continued
Waiting for work permit from DOT for school beacons.
On request of Roger Rumsey,COE officer,new signs saying"Entering Town of Enfield
Mobile Home and Building Permits required"are in the process of being placed as you
enter the Town of Enfield.
ashout on down creek side(East)was taken care of
Harvey Hill 406 mitigation for w
through the County.
Monthl Bills:
Motion made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Lovelace that the Town
Board of the Town of Enfield approve for payment Sara Grant warrant#1 in the amount
of$412.13, Small Cities(HUD) Grant I warrant#22 in the amount of $113.16, Small
Cities(HUD)Grant II warrants#21 and 22 in the amount of 15475.59 and General Fund 26.54, Highway Fund
warrants
warrants 66-75 in the amount of$ 122 147 in the
amount of$6173.80. Payment of Small cities(HUD) Grant warrant#21 and Highway
Fund warrant#75 to be held pending clarification. Carried Unanimously
Old Business:
Letter to Ithaca City School District. Letter to ICSD expressing the Town Board's
concerns was read by Supervisor Mather
Proposed renaming of Griffin Road
Motion made by Councilman Achilles and seconded by Councilman Lovelace that the
Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve for adoption the proposal of rename Griffin
Road to Newham Road.
ng a precedent for road name changes. Griffin Road came
Discussion followed about setti
from original settler in the town.
Vote: Achilles-present Clark, aye,Lovelace, Fisher,Mather-nye.
Planning Board/Circuit Rider:
Contract tabled until June meeting.
Fire Department Loan application:
Councilman Fisher requested clarification of public hearing held January 3, 1996.
Lengthy discussion followed.
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Fire Department Loan application continued
Motion made by Councilman Achilles and seconded by Councilman Lovelace that the
Town Board of the Town of Enfield authorize Supervisor Mather to proceed with the
2.5%loan application for refinancing of fire truck.
Discussion continued.
Vote: Achilles,Clark,Lovelace,Mather,aye Fisher, nye
New Business:
Insurance coverage for Thall/R. Hubbell
Town obligated to pay extended health insurance coverage for Carlton Thall and Richard
Hubbell. Bills will show on future abstracts.
Proposed Loader Purchase for Highway:
Highway Superintendent Updike presented loader purchase information. Information
packet to be presented to town board members.
Funding of Youth Program/Contract document
Supervisor presented copy of Youth Bureau contract.
Motion made by Councilman Lovelace and seconded by Councilman Achilles that the
Town Board of the Town of Enfield authorize Supervisor Mather to sign a contract in the
amount of$10323.00 with the Tompkins County Youth Bureau.
Vote: Achilles,Clark,Lovelace, Fisher, Mather-aye.
Request to schedule Executive sessions
Supervisor Mather requested a Executive session limited solely to discuss a personnel
issue and contract issues be held.
Meeting to be held after regular May 1 st, 1996 Town Board Meeting.
Other Matters:
O ^ itio ^f Trash Collection Fee by Town Clerk Resolution.
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Supervisor Mather presented Opposition of Trash Collection Fee by Town Clerk
resolution.
Resolution presented by Supervisor Mather and seconded by Councilman Achilles that
the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve for adoption the following Opposition of
Trash Collection Fee by Town Clerk(see attached.)
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Other Matters continued
Discussion followed.
Vote:Councilmen Achilles, Clark, Lovelace,Fisher. Supervisor Mather-aye
Terms of Office Resolution: -5.1.96.1
Resolution presented by Councilman Achilles and seconded by Supervisor Mather that
the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve for adoption the following Terms of
Office Resolution 5.1.96-1 (see attached..)
Discussion followed.
Vote: Achilles,Clark,Lovelace, Mather -aye Fisher, - nye
Terms of Office Resolution- 5.1.96-2
Terms Office Resolution 5.1.96-2 presented by Councilman Fisher and seconded by
Councilman Achilles that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve for adoption
the following Terms of Office Resolution:
Terms of Office Resolution
Whereas: It is the desire of the Town Board to ensure administrative consistency in
the management of the affairs of the Town of Enfield and,
Whereas: there are three elected offices that greatly determine the managerial
efficiency of the Town and,
Whereas, said three positions serve vital operational functions and provide
necessary information to the elected members of the Town Board and
Whereas: it is the desire of the Town Board to present to the voters of the Town
of Enfield the opportunity to revise the terms of office of said offices,
Therefore: the Supervisor of the Town of Enfield is directed to proceed with all
necessary actions to cause to be placed on the ballot of the general
election to be held in November 1996 two properly worded propositions to
wit:
1. Shall the term of office of the Town Clerk be changed to four year term commencing
on 1 January 1998?
2. Shall the term of office of the Superintendent of Highways be changed to four year
term commencing on 1 January 1998?
3. Shall the term of office of the Town Supervisor be changed to a four year term
commencing on 1 January 2000?
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Terms of Office Resolution continued
Discussion followed.
Vote: Achilles, Clark, Lovelace,Fisher- aye Mather-nye
Summer Came
Supervisor Mather forwarded the Enfield Community Councils request to holding the
summer camp,again this year at the Community Building. Town Board verbally gave
their permission to the Community Council to do so.
Adjournment:
Motion made by Councilman Lovelace and seconded by Councilman Achilles that the
May 1 st, 1996 regular Town Board meeting adjourn.
Carried Unanimously
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ,
Respectfully submitted,
Lei%GGc��Alice Laue �
Town Clerk
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Resolution: 5.1.96.1
lierms of Office
Whereas: It is the desire of the Town Board to ensure administrative
consistency in the management of the affairs of the Town of
Enfield and,
Whereas: there are three elected offices that greatly determine the
managerial efficiency of the Town and,
Whereas: said three positions serve vital operational functions and
provide necessary information to the elected members of the
Town Board and
Whereas: it is the desire of the Town Board to present to the voters
of the Town of Enfield the opportunity to revise the terms of
office of said offices,
Therefore: the Supervisor of the Town of Enfield is directed to proceed
with all necessary actions to cause to be placed on the ballot
of the general election to be held in November 1996 two
properly worded propositions to wit:
1. Shall the terms of office of the Town Clerk and The Superintendent of
Highways be changed to four year terms commencing on 1 January 1998?
. Shall the term of office of the Town Supervisor be changed to a four
year term commencing on 1 January 2000?
voted on as follows:
Deputy Supervisor Achilles:
Councilman Clark:
Councilman Fisher: ar
Councilman Lovelace:
Supervisor Mather: X
Resolution 5. 1.96.2
vp osition to Trash Collection Fee by Town Clerk
Whereas: The Town of Enfield has been advised of the County's desire
to include the County trash collection fee process as a
portion of the work performed by the Town Clerk and,
Whereas: Said work is to be preformed without compensation or
reimbursement of costs to the Town and,
Whereas: Said process may well result in what appears to be an increase
in taxes levied by the Town
Therefore: The Town Board desires to make it known that it is opposed to
the collection of County trash fees by the Town Clerk.
Voted on as follows:
Deputy Supervisor Achilles: `
Councilman Clark:
Councilman Fisher:
Councilman Lovelace:
Supervisor Mather: _