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Home My WebLink About4-30-2003 Enfield Town Board Minutes special.pdf SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th, 2003 6:30 P.M. A Special Town Board meeting of the Town of Enfield Town Board was held Wednesday, April 30th, 2003 at the Enfield Community Building, 182 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, New York at 6:30 p.m. with Supervisor Owens presiding. Present were Supervisor Jean Owens, Town Councilperson Pat Gumaer, Town Councilperson Peggy Hubbell. Town Councilperson Greg Stevenson and Town Councilperson R J Switzer were absent. Other’s present, Dianne McFall, Deputy Town Clerk. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Supervisor Owens led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Farmers Market Supervisor Owens asked for authorization to rent port-a-johns for Farmers Market the five Sundays Farmers Market is held. Expecting between 100 – 200 people a Sunday at market. Cost of rental would be $70.00 a port-a-john from Brewers. Motion made by Town Councilperson Gumaer, seconded by Town Councilperson Hubbell that the Town Board provide port-a-john services at the Farmers Market. Discussion - If crowd doesn’t show port-a-johns to be cancelled for remaining Farmers Markets. Vote - Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Gumaer aye, Town Councilperson Hubbell aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson and Town Councilperson Switzer were absent. Motion carried. Grant Application - Justice Court Supervisor asked for a resolution of support from the municipality. Grant asking for chairs, recording equipment, microphones. Special Town Board Meeting Minutes 4/30/03 2 RESOLUTION Enfield Town Courts Assistance Program Grant Request Resolution made by Town Councilperson Hubbell, seconded by Town Councilperson Gumaer. WHERE AS, the receipt of funds for the Town Courts for the Town of Enfield would assist in the operation of the courts, and WHERE AS, these funds would enhance the courts ability to provide suitable and efficient services to the Town of Enfield THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield authorizes the submission of the Justice Court Assistance Program Grant Application. Discussion – none Vote – Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Hubbell aye, Town Councilperson Gumaer aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson and Town Councilperson Switzer were absent. Motion carried. Appointment of Assessment Review Committee Town Board needs to appoint Board of Review. Motion made by Town Councilperson Hubbell that Bud Hubbell, Bertha Hubbell and Bill Mather be appointed. Supervisor to further pursue this, these names not acceptable. Cleaning Equipment Bid County has equipment for sale. Community Building cleaners having problem with cleaner used on the rug. Supervisor asked what board thought of purchasing the Rainbow cleaner county has for sale. Tabled. Election Machines Supervisor update - Election machines up for two year servicing. Supervisor received a letter indicating that by 2004 lever machines would be replaced with electronic machines. Only one company certified to sell electron machines. Supervisor suggested not putting any more money into old machines because next year need new ones. Special Town Board Meeting Minutes 4/30/03 3 Emergency House Addressing Art Howser Town has a $5,000.00 grant for house numbering along the roadside. Numbers would be on a 6x18 inch sign on a 6-foot post or mailbox, reflective numbers on both sides. Materials of posts, signs and lettering could be purchased from Seneca Supply for $14.00 per address. Order needs to be at least for 200 for price quoted. Could purchase 300-400 signs from grant money? Supervisor requested a motion authorizing the purchase from Seneca Supply of materials for house addressing. Purchase would be documented and be reimbursed from the State. Grant funds need to be expended. Motion made by Town Councilperson Gumaer, seconded by Town Councilperson Hubbell that the Town Board authorize the expenditure of the $5,000.00 grant to proceed with the house numbering identification project. Discussion – none Vote- Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Gumaer aye, Town Councilperson Hubbell aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson and Switzer were absent. Motion carried. Push Back Resolutions Resolution #1 Unfunded Mandates Motion made by Town Councilperson Hubbell, seconded by Town Councilperson Gumaer that the Town Board move the Unfunded Mandated Resolution. Discussion – none Vote – Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Gumaer aye, Town Councilperson Hubbell aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson and Town Councilperson Switzer were absent. Motion carried. Resolution #2 Excessive Property Tax Burden Motion made by Town Councilperson Hubbell, seconded by Town Councilperson Gumaer that the Town Board move the Excessive Property Tax Burden resolution. Discussion – none Vote - Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Hubbell aye, Town Councilperson Gumaer aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson and Town Councilperson Switzer were absent. Motion carried. Special Town Board Meeting Minutes 4/30/03 4 Privilege of the Floor Richard Burke – Shudaben Road asked about the status of Shudaben Road. Supervisor Owens advised him town attorney and code officer working on it. Adjournment Motion made by Town Councilperson Gumaer, seconded by Town Councilperson Hubbell that the Special Town Board meeting adjourn. Discussion – none Vote - Supervisor Owens aye. Town Councilperson Hubbell aye, Town Councilperson Gumaaer aye. Town Councilperson Stevenson and Town Councilperson Switzer were absent. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dianne McFall Deputy Town Clerk