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Home My WebLink About10-10-2001 Enfield Town Board Minutes.pdf 227 DRAFT TOWN OF ENFIELD REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1OTH,2001 6:30 PM The regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Enfield was held at the Enfield Community Buildidng,182 Enfield Main Road,Ithaca,NY at 6:30p.m., Wednesday, October 10th, 2001 with Supervisor Owens presiding. Present: Supervisor, Jean Owens; Town Councilman, Greg Stevenson;Town Councilman, Mark Roach. Town Councilman, Joe Schehr was absent. Others present were Highway Superintendent, Ron Updike and Town Clerk, Alice Laue. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag- Supervisor Owens led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Privilege of the Floor- No on spoke under Privilege of the Floor. Approval of the Minutes- Correct3#to 3%. Motion made by Councilman Roach, seconded by Councilman Stevenson that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve the adoption of the Septemberl2,2001 regular Town Board Meeting Minutes as corrected. Discussion- Vote-Supervisor Owens yes. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach yes. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. Correspondence- Supervisor read Noise Ordinance petition and referred the petition to the Planning Board. Reports/Committees Sheriffs Department Sheriff Meskill presented an update on what the Sheriffs Department is doing and asked what Enfield would like to see the Sheriffs Department doing. He spoke about budget cuts in staff. Tompkins County Representative Representative Pennimen spoke about the Federal Government situation and its affect on the economy. Difficult year with State budget. Looking at the state budget we now have County is looking at a million dollar shortfall for 2001. Government revenue major problem. Departments getting about 2% less this year than last year. Public Communications System is moving along. 229 DRAFT TOWN OF ENFIELD REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING M[NUTES WEDNESDAY OCTOBER LOTH, 2001 6:30 PM Highway-Superintendent Updike During past month chipped brush on Gray Road. Hauled cinders and sand.Had three trucks working in the Town of Ithaca. Put in five driveway pipes, Making grates. Councilman Roach asked Superintendent Updike about the five year highway plan. Superintendent advised he was finishing up his five year plan this year.Not knowing what was going to happen after he leaves he has not projected out. Planning Board-Rick Chase Changes in the Comprehensive Plan from first public hearing have been made SEQ. part not finished. Received a building permit application from Crown Atlantic Company I.L.C. for a wireless Telecommunications Facility on Sheffield Road. Planning Board and Building Code Officer to work together on a Site Plan Review. Councilman Roach- Planning Board needs to spend energy on Noise Ordinance. Fire Department- Chief Stevenson Open House October 27th, 2001 from I Oa.m. to 2p.m. everyone welcome. Demonstrations of the new Thermo Imaging Camera, Tour of fire station and equipment, fire prevention literature, videos. SherifFs Department doing a children's safety seat check. Special operations equipment on display. Bangs Ambulance and weather permitting Mercy Flight Central helicopter will be on display. Budget Transfer Supervisor Owens asked for the following 2001 General Fund budget transfer. Transfer from Contingency A1990.4 $1,200.00 to Office Supplies A1670.1. Transfer from Contingency A1990.4 $20.00 to A8810.1 Cemetery. Discussed need of a service contract on copier. Motion made by Councilman Stevenson, seconded by Councilman Roach that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve the following 2,001 General Fund Budget transfers. Transfer from Contingency A1990.4 $1,200.00 to Office Supplies A1670.1. Transfer from Contingency Al990.4 $20.00 to A8810.1 Cemetery. Discussion Vote- Supervisor Owens yes. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach yes. Town t Councilman Schehr was absent. 2 231 DRAFT TOWN OF ENFIELD REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING NUNUTES WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10TH, 2001 6:30 PM Supervisor Owens read a memo from Board of Elections in regards to election workers pay for September 11th, 2001. Machine custodians to be paid their stipend. Election` workers to be paid a$25.00 stipend. Motion made by Councilman Roach, seconded by Councilman Stevenson that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve the payment of astipend of$25.00 to their election inspectors for September 11 th, 2001. Discussion Vote- Supervisor Owens yes. Town Councihnen Roach and Stevenson yes. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. Bills/Reports Supervisor Owens presented bills for payment. Councilman Stevenson questioned payment of Hotel Syracuse bill forl999 Town Clerk Conference. Are we legally obligated to pay?Town Clerk to call Association of Towns Counsel and ask them this question. Motion made by Councilman Stevenson, seconded by Councilman Roach that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield authorize the supervisor to pay General Fund vouchers#202-207 and#'s209-230, dated 10/10/01 in the amountof$5596.46. Highway Fund vouchers#129 -141, dated 10/10/01, in the amount of$30,420.19. Small Cities Grant 3(HUD) voucher#7,dated 10/10/01 in the amount of$2,318.00. Voucher#208 to be deleted. Discussion Vote- Supervisor Owens yes. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach yes. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. New/Unfinished Business Appointment of Delegate/Alternate to Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board. Motion made by Councilman Stevenson, seconded by Councilman Roach that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve the appointment of Larry Stillwell as the Town of Enfield delegate to the Fire, Disaster and EMS Advisory Board for a term ending 12/31/03. Discussion Vote Superintendent Owens yes. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach yes. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. 233 DRAFT TOWN OF ENFIELD REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10TH,2001 6:30 PM Contract Tompkins County Supervisor presented agreement from Tompkins County to the Town of Enfield for a Revitilizating of a commercial center. We would be agreeing that we would be matching the$4,278.00 that the county has offered to do the projects we have talked about. Councilman Stevenson requested that agreement be tabled for review. Tentavie Budget 2002 Supervisor presented Tentative Budget 2002 for review. Tentative Budget reviewed line by line. Budget shows for the town a 2.8%town tax increase. The contract adopted last year( a three year contract with the fire department)represents about a 3.8% increase in fire protection tax. Superintendent Updike asked why Highway Superintendent's salary was increased when a new superintendent was coming in? Answered changes can be made in January in the Organizational Resolution. Motion made by Councilman Stevenson,seconded by Councilman Roach that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve the adoption of the 2002 Tentative Budget as presented as the 2002 Preliminary Budget Discussion Vote- Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach aye. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. Public Hearings Enfield Community Council Contract Thursday November 8th, 2001` 6:30 p.m Preliminary Budget Hearing- Thursday,November 8th, 2001-640 p.m Councilman Stevenson requested that the Public Hearings be advertised in the Ithaca Journal legal section October 25th and November 1st,2001. Motion made by Councilman Stevenson, seconded by Councilman Roach that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield hold the following Public Hearings: Enfield Community Council Contract Thursday November 8th, 2001 6:30 p.m. Preliminary Budget Hearing- Thursday,November8th 2001- 6:40 p.m Discussion - Vote- Supervisor Owens yes. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach yes. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. Flag Disposal Motion made by Councilman Stevenson, seconded by Councilman Roach that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield authorize the supervisor to properly dispose of the Town of Enfield's tattered, faded, retired American Flags at her discretion. Discussion 235 DRAFT TOWN OF ENFIELD REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES ; WEDNESDAY OCTOBER, LOTH, 2001 6:30 PM Vote - Supervisor Owens yes. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach yes. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. Energy Survey-Councilman Roach Mike Boggs, Energy Reduction Specialist willing to conduct an energy survey. He will produce a spread sheet showing age and date of boilers and life expectancy and where they are at, windows, freezers and light usage. Survey will cost between$200.00and $300.00. Motion made by Councilman Stevenson, seconded by Supervisor Owens that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approve the authorization of up to$300.00 for Michael Boggs, Energy Manager to conduct an energy audit within town buildings and to be assisted by Councilman Roach. Discussion Vote- Supervisor Owens yes. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach yes. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. Adjournment Motion made by Councilman Stevenson, seconded by Councilman Roach that the regular monthly meeting of the Town of Enfield Town Board adjourn. Discussion Vote- Supervisor Owens yes. Town Councilmen Stevenson and Roach yes. Town Councilman Schehr was absent. Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alice Laue Town Clerk