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TOWN OF ENFIELD
REGULAR TOWN BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8TH, 2003
6:30 P.M.
The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Enfield Town Board was held Wednesday,
October 8th, 2003 at the Enfield Community Building, 182 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca,
NY at 6:30 p.m. with Supervisor Owens presiding.
Present: Supervisor Jean Owens, Town Councilperson Greg Stevenson, Town
Councilperson R J Switzer, Town Councilperson Pat Gumaer, and Town Councilperson
Peggy Hubbell. Town Clerk Alice Laue was also present.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag –
Supervisor Owens led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Exemptions – Department of Assessments
Director Valerie Coogan spoke to the board about exemptions. Town has Senior,
Agriculture and Veteran Exemptions. Other exemptions available through the county.
Town of Enfield may wish to look at exemption limits. Information on exemptions is
available at the Town Hall. Town wide annual re-assessment to be done by the
Assessment Department during the month of November 2003.
Approval of 9/10/2003 regular Town Board Meeting Minutes –
Addition – In paragraph listing members present place a period between Town
Councilperson Peggy Hubbell and Town Councilperson Greg Stevenson.
Motion made by Town Councilperson Stevenson, seconded by Town Councilperson
Switzer that the Town Board approve the adoption of the 9/10/2003 regular Town Board
Meeting Minutes as amended.
Discussion – none
Vote – Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson aye, Town
Councilperson Switzer aye, Town Councilperson Hubbell aye. Town Councilperson
Gumaer abstained. Motion carried.
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9/16/2003 Special Town Board Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Town Councilperson Stevenson, seconded by Town Councilperson
Switzer that the Town Board approve the adoption of the 9/16/2003 Special Town Board
Meeting Minutes.
Discussion –
Vote – Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson aye, Town
Councilperson Switzer aye, Town Councilperson Gumaer aye. Town Councilperson
Hubbell abstained.
Reports/Committees
Code Enforcement – Ron Clark
Busy. Numerous new projects starting, modulars, doublewide trailers going in.
Cable Access – Chris McConkey
Chris McConkey reported on Cable Access.
Regular Business
Budget Amendments
Supervisor asked for the following 2003 budget amendments.
Decrease Contingency A1990.4 by $1,000.00. Increase Justice Equipment A1110.2 by
$1,000.00.
Decrease Justice Contractual A1110.4 by $1,055.00. Increase Justice Equipment A1110.2
by $1,055.00.
Decrease Contingency A1990.4 by $1,200.00. Increase Supervisor Contractual
A1220.41 by $1,200.00.
Decrease Code A3010.4 by $1,804.92. Increase Code A3010.2 by $1,804.92.
Decrease Contingency A1990.4 by $500.00. Increase Planning Contractual A8020.4 by
$500.00.
Decrease Road Repairs DA5110.1 by $2,000.00. Increase Snow & Ice DA5142.1 by
$2,000.00.
Motion made by Town Councilperson Switzer, seconded by Town Councilperson
Gumaer that the Town Board approve the following budget amendments.
Decrease Contingency A1990.4 by $1,000.00. Increase Justice Equipment A1110.2 by
$1,000.00.
Decrease Justice Contractual A1110.4 by $1,055.00. Increase Justice Equipment A1110.2
by $1,055.00.
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Decrease Contingency A1990.4 by $1,200.00. Increase Supervisor Contractual
A1220.41 by $1,200.00.
Decrease Code A3010.4 by $1,804.92. Increase Code A3010.2 by $1,804.92.
Decrease Contingency A1990.4 by $500.00. Increase Planning Contractual A8020.4 by
$500.00.
Decrease Road Repairs DA5110.1 by $2,000.00. Increase Snow & Ice DA5142.1 by
$2,000.00.
Discussion – none
Vote- Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson aye, Town Councilperson
Switzer aye, Town Councilperson Gumaer aye, Town Councilperson Hubbell aye.
Motion carried.
Bills
Supervisor presented bills for payment.
Motion made by Town Councilperson Switzer, seconded by Town Councilperson
Stevenson that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield authorize the supervisor to pay
General Fund vouchers #283 –310, dated 10/8/2003, in the amount of $10.051.06.
Highway Fund vouchers #126-143, dated 10/8/2003, in the amount of $17,298.08.
Discussion – none
Vote - Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Switzer aye, Town Councilperson
Stevenson aye, Town Councilperson Gumaer aye. Town Councilperson Hubbell
abstained (not enough time to review bills).
2004Tentative Budget
2004 Tentative Budget reviewed line by line. Tentative budget shows a tax rate of 2.8
percent.
Changes – Line A1410.2 Town Clerk Equipment from $2000.00 to $2050.00.
House Numbering Line (no line number) $4500.00 to $4450.00.
Motion made by Town Councilperson Switzer, seconded by Town Councilperson
Gumaer that the Town Board approve the adoption of the amended 2004 Tentative
Budget as the 2004 Preliminary Budget and that a Public Hearing be held Wednesday
November 12th, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. on the Preliminary Budget.
Discussion – none
Vote - Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson aye, Town Councilperson
Switzer aye, Town Councilperson Gumaer aye, Town Councilperson Hubbell aye.
Motion carried.
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Privilege of the Floor
No one present to speak.
Adjournment –
Motion made by Town Councilperson Switzer, seconded by Town Councilperson
Stevenson that the regular monthly meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Enfield
held October 8th, 2003 adjourn.
Discussion – none
Vote - Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson aye, Town Councilperson
Switzer aye, Town Councilperson Gumaer aye, Town Councilperson Hubbell aye.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice Laue
Town Clerk