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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 11 2008 tbm.pdfA P P R O V E D July 9, 2008 Enfield Town Board Regular Meeting June 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM Enfield Community Building -- 182 Enfield Main Road Meeting called to order by Supervisor Frank Podufalski Present: Supervisor Frank Podufalski Councilperson Stephanie Gaynor Councilperson Rob Harvey Councilperson Herb Masser Councilperson Roy Barriere Town Clerk Alice Laue Also present: Deputy Town Clerk - Pat Dougherty Ithaca Journal Reporter -- Tim Ashmore Pledge of Allegiance: Supervisor Frank Podufalski led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made to approve the May 14, 2008 minutes. Motioned: Councilperson Barrier Seconded: Councilperson Gaynor Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere…aye. Councilperson Gaynor…aye. Councilperson Masser…aye. Councilperson Harvey…arrived later. Supervisor Podufalski…aye. Carried. A motion was made to approve the Special Town Board minutes of May 18, 2008. Motioned: Councilperson Barrier Seconded: Councilperson Masser Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere…aye. Councilperson Gaynor…abstained. Councilperson Masser…aye. Councilperson Harvey…arrived later. Supervisor Podufalski…aye. Carried. Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting June 11, 2008 2 Communications/Announcements/Correspondence: ** Representative from Mario Cuomo’s office will be at Cooperative Extension June 18, 2008. ** Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council has updated their maps and brochures. Town Clerk Laue will obtain some for the Enfield Town Hall…and the public. ** Invited to round-table discussion with Better Housing of Tompkins County June 24, 2008 at the Holiday Inn from 9-11 a.m. ** Nancy Zahler will discuss 2008 State Aid cuts that were recently passed. Resolutions and Budget Amendments: 2008 Resolution No. 16 Town of Enfield Budget Amendment Number – 5 Transfer of Appropriations WHEREAS, the Town Board has contracted for site plans and a property survey, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That General Fund Appropriations account A9950.0 titled “Inter Fund Transfer to Building Reserve”, be reduced $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 and General Fund Appropriations account A1620.4, titled “Buildings Contractual” be increased $20,000.00 to $55,000.00. 2008 Resolution No. 17 Town of Enfield Budget Amendment Number – 6 Transfer of Appropriations WHEREAS, The Town Board contracted for Attorneys services and the budgeted amount has been exceeded, NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That General Fund Appropriations account A1990.4 titled “Contingency Account Contractual”, be reduced $3500.00 to $2889.28 and General Fund Appropriations account A1420.4 titled “Attorney Contractual” be increased $3500.00 to $7700.00. 2008 Resolution No. 18 Town of Enfield Budget Amendment Number – 7 Transfer of Appropriations Whereas, there are unexpended funds in General Fund Appropriations account A1220.42 titled “Bookkeeper Contractual”, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that General Fund Appropriations account A1220.42 titled “ Bookkeeper Contractual” be reduced $200.00 to $800.00 and General Fund account A1220.41 titled “ Supervisor Contractual” be increased $200.00 to $700.00 Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting June 11, 2008 3 Audit Claims: It was motioned that Supervisor Podufalski, on behalf of the Town Board of the Town of Enfield, be authorized to pay the following: - General Fund vouchers #128 - #146 dated June 11, 2008 in the amount of $22,269.46. - Highway Fund vouchers #36 - #44 dated June 11, 2008 in the amount of $21,825.06. Motioned: Councilperson Barriere Seconded: Councilperson Masser Vote: Councilperson Barriere…aye. Councilperson Gaynor…aye. Councilperson Masser…aye. Councilperson Harvey…abstained. Supervisor Podufalski…aye. Carried. COMMITTEES/BOARDS REPORTS Tompkins County Board of Representatives: Greg Stevenson, District #1 Enfield/Newfield legislator, reported that the County budget process continues. He announced that Bill Eisenhardt, an Enfield citizen, received the Office of the Aging Senior Citizen of the Year 2008 award. Code Enforcement: A written report was submitted. Alan Teeter noted that the Muse Fest application was in process. Enfield Community Council: Vice President Ann Rider said they meet the 2nd Monday of each month at the Community Building at 6:30 p.m. The 2nd combined Community Council/Town Newsletter is going to press shortly. An article regarding unlicensed dogs and a dog-enumerator search will be in the newsletter. They are gearing up for summer camp starting July 7th. The beautification committee reported that the “Welcome to Enfield” round sign that was located on Enfield Falls Road was sawed off its bearings and stolen. A reward has been posted and more information may be obtained at the Enfield Town Hall and other areas. Enfield Volunteer Fire Company: Art Howser reported that the Enfield School and the American Red Cross have worked out an agreement whereby the school can be used in the event of an emergency. An open house will be held Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting June 11, 2008 4 October 4th following the Harvest Festival. They received an imaging camera grant and now have new pagers, as well…which still have to be activated. The fire whistle will continue to be used. Facilities Building Manager: Councilperson Roy Barriere says the chlorination system in the Community Building has been repaired. David Owens successfully bid on the old fuel tan k, and its contents, at the Community Building and it has been removed. Town Clerk, Alice Laue, noted that because of OSHA requirements the Town Board needed to approve Mr. Owens’ removal of that oil tank and fuel. Supervisor Podufalski stated that this should be done…even though it is after the fact. It was motioned that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield authorizes David Owens, the successful bidder, to remove the oil tank and its contents from the Enfield Community Building. The bidding and removal were completed in May. Motioned: Supervisor Podufalski Seconded: Councilperson Masser Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere…aye. Councilperson Gaynor…aye. Councilperson Masser…aye. Councilperson Harvey…aye. Supervisor Podufalski…aye. Carried. Facilities Planning Committee: Councilperson Masser said that he and an engineer met with the Enfield Planning Board. Sketches of plans for development of the Town’s property on Enfield Main Road were presented . Planning Board: There were no planning board members present to report. Recreation Partnership: Councilperson Gaynor says the partnership is still looking for sponsors. Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG): Councilperson Barriere said that TCCOG has moved to Stage 2 of the Health Benefits Consortium. Administrator Whicher will be our contact person and we were asked not to contact our town attorney because attorneys representing all of us are on board. Herb Engman (Town of Ithaca) and Ric Detrich (Town of Danby) are putting together a resolution for the June meeting relative to our SPCA contracts. Contracts with the SPCA expire 6/30/2008. Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting June 11, 2008 5 OLD BUSINESS Enfield Creek Project not happening until 2009. NEW BUSINESS John Rancich and Steve Bauman gave a presentation/proposal (in lieu of a law) to the Town Board on the progress of the wind farm. The following motions were then made: A motion to schedule a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on July 9th, 2008 on the proposed site plans for the new facilities followed by a public hearing on the environmental assessment forms (EAF) on the proposed locations for the new facilities. Motioned: Councilperson Gaynor Seconded: Councilperson Masser Vote: Councilperson Barriere…aye. Councilperson Gaynor…aye. Councilperson Masser…aye. Councilperson Harvey…aye. Supervisor Podufalski…aye. Carried. A motion that the Enfield Town Board be named the lead agency in the Environmental Assessment Review of the proposed locations for the new facilities. Motioned: Councilperson Barriere Seconded: Councilperson Gaynor Vote: Councilperson Barriere…aye. Councilperson Gaynor…aye. Councilperson Masser…aye. Councilperson Harvey…aye. Supervisor Podufalski…aye. Carried. Announcements: Councilperson Barriere thanked the following: ** Ed Hetherington for putting flags on lamp posts ** All those who put flags in the cemeteries ** Beautification Committee for the flower barrels ** Rich Neno for flag post attachments…at no charge Supervisor Podufalski thanked those who had dedicated their time during clean-up week. Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting June 11, 2008 6 Privilege of the Floor: Questions and answers were asked and received from the floor: * Highway Superintendent, David Miller, retiring in August. No replacement in the works. * Electronic form of wind farm proposal not given to all board members. * Set backs? Holding off at this time. [Someone mentioned that they need to go before Plan Bd.] * EVFD needs old cars for training. * How much for new infrastructure? Approx $1.2 million. How much do we have? Approx. $500K. Adjournment: At 8:40 p.m. A motion was made to adjourn. Motioned: Councilperson Gaynor Seconded: Councilperson Masser Vote: Councilperson Barriere…aye. Councilperson Gaynor…aye. Councilperson Masser…aye. Councilperson Harvey…aye. Supervisor Podufalski…aye. Carried. ************* Minutes typed by Deputy Town Clerk N. Pat Dougherty.