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Home My WebLink Aboutjuly 8 2009.pdfDRAFT TOWN OF ENFIELD TOWN BOARD PUBLIC HEARING and REGULAR MINUTES JULY 8, 2009 6:45 P.M. A public hearing was held Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at the Enfield Community Building, 182 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, N.Y. at 6:45 p.m... Supervisor Podufalski opened the public hearing by leading the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The public hearing was on Local Law #2 – 2009 – Amending Local Law #1-1999 which Amended Local Law #1-1998 Site Plan Review. Supervisor Podufalski opened the public hearing to those wishing to speak after reading the public hearing notice published in the Ithaca Journal. Present: Supervisor Podufalsk, Town Councilperson Roy Barriere, Town Councilperson Herb Masser, Town Councilperson Stephanie Gaynor, Town Councilperson Robert Harvey, Highway Superintendent Barry Rollins, Town Clerk Alice Laue. After no one wished to speak Supervisor Podufalsk closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES The regular Town Board meeting followed the closing of the public hearing. Decorum for Meetings: After the reading of Decorum for Meetings was read the following motion was made. Motion made by Councilperson Gaynor, seconded by Councilperson Masser that the Town Board accept the Decorum for Meeting rules. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalsk aye. Motion carried. Privilege of the Floor: Louis Loiselle – spoke about Town Board taking away Freedom of Speech. Steve Locey – Tompkins County Municipal Health Consortium Mr. Locey gave an update on the health consortium development. To date 8 municipalities have passed resolutions supporting joining the consortium for a total of 1,966 contracts. Developed for the Town of Enfield a plan which they believe is better than the existing program, guaranteed rate increase from 2009 to 2010 for the town is 3.33 percent, guaranteed that employee benefits will not be diminished in any way by transfer to the consortium. Town gets the right to set on the Board of directors and have a say in its governance. Under Act 47 N. Y. State Insurance Law it is required that there be at least 5 municipal entities which they have but need 2000 total contracts to get the consortium up and running. Resolution #17-2009 – Authorization to Enter into an Agreement with the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium for New York State Shared Municipal Services Program ( Resolution attached). Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes 7-8-2009 2 Moved by: Councilperson Barriere Seconded by: Councilperson Gaynor Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Resolution carried. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Councilperson Barriere, seconded by Councilperson Harvey that the Town Board approve the June 10, 2009 regular Town Board meeting minutes. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalsk aye. Motion carried. Correspondence: Ana Kastenhuber – Thank you note to the Board for their work. N. Y. State Industries for the Disabled – letter about goods procurement. N. Y. State Environmental Conservation Water Quality Improvement projects notice grant program deadline 10-16-2009. Program to help communities improve water quality. Budget Amendment #3-2009 and Motion to Change Highway Fund Warrant for June 2009. Motion made by Supervisor Podufalski. Due to several vouchers submitted against the Highway Fund in the June 2009 warrant, I move to change the total of the warrant to $18,826.07, down from $22,057.82 and delete vouchers #82 contained in voucher#81), # 86 and #88 (both contained in voucher #87), and amend voucher $87 to $799.20 down from $3,514.8 and voucher #89 up to $2,715.61 from $1,119.05. Seconded by Councilperson Gaynor. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Motion carried. Resolution #18-2009 –Budget Amendment #4 – Digital Towpath Moved by Supervisor Podufalski, seconded by Councilperson Harvey. WHEREAS, the Town of Enfield Town Board contracts with Digital Towpath as it’s server for the town’s web site, and WHEREAS, that annual fee for services provided by Digital Towpath are now due, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, General Fund Account A 1990.4 titles, “Contingency – Contractual” be reduced $600.00 and General Fund Account Code A1480.4 titled, “Public Information” be increased by $600.00. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Resolution carried. Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes 7-8-2009 3 Audit Claims: Motion made by Councilperson Gaynor, seconded by Councilperson Barriere that the Town Board authorizes the supervisor to pay: General Fund vouchers # 163-185, dated 7-8-2009, in the amount of $15,166.12. Highway Fund vouchers #96-114, in the amount of $32,462.42. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Motion carried. Committee/Board Reports: Highway – Highway Superintendent Rollins Fish Road – prep nearly completed, started preparing Bostwick Road, asked county about getting a paver and roller a couple of weeks ago so we could true and level stone and oiled roads before they are stoned and oiled again but haven’t heard back from them. Fish and Bostwick major projects for this year, dirt part of Harvey Hill Road also a major project. Checking pipes and have found 10 cross over pipes that are bad and only one- third of the town has been looked at, 5 of the 10 are collapsing making holes in the road which we keep patching until we get to them and replace them, major pipe issue that is going to have to be dealt with in the next year or two is Rothermich Road, pipe in dip by the creek, main road pipe but extensions that were put on are falling off and head walls falling in. Sign rebate – to get grant money all the signs have to be bought at one time. Major signs that need to be replaced by 2012 are running at $6,000 right now. These are high intensity reflection stop signs, intersection signs, yield signs, arrow signs and curve signs. Code Enforcement – Alan Teeter Reviewed attached written report. Working with Orson Ledger on 1718 Mecklenburg project, Mr. Ledger has received preliminary approval for septic system and wells, only lacking Site Plan approval. Checked right-of-way on Enfield Falls Road as requested, 25 feet from the center line on both sides. Scottish games criteria have been met and issuing permit. Enfield Community Council- Ann Rider Vice President Summer Camp started at Treman Park on Monday, 93 campers which doesn’t include counselors in training. Newsletter out first week of September. Enfield Volunteer Fire Company – Art Howser Reviewed attached written report. Open House following Fall Festival. Facilities Building Manager – Councilperson Barriere Counter done, water testing done for community building and passed, thanked Ann Rider for organizing a Spring Clean Up downstairs and thanked Jack Hubbell for painting the flag pole at the Town Hall. Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes 7-8-2009 4 Facilities Planning Committee – Councilperson Masser Broad band meeting next week. Planning Board – No report Tompkins County Council of Government – Supervisor Podufalski Big issue forum regarding gas drilling in Marcellus Shale Formation, towns need to keep on top of what is going on Signing of memorandum in support of health care consortium. Old Business: Scottish Games – Ms. Bishop still lacking insurance forms which she should have tomorrow and she will give them to Alan Teeter when she receives them. Resolution #19-2009 – To Appoint Council for Wind Farm Development Compliance. (Resolution attached). After Supervisor Podufalsk and Councilperson Barriere met with four firms on counseling municipalities on wind farm development their consensus was to appoint Harris Beach, Attorneys at Law as counselors. Moved by Supervisor Podufalski, seconded by Councilperson Barriere. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Resolution carried. Proposal to Obtain a Plate Tamper for the Highway Department Highway Superintendent presented three proposals to purchase a plate tamper for the Highway Department. Quotes $1,475.0 Volvo Rentals, $1,699.99 - $1,270.00 J. C. Smith - $1,350.00 Martins Supply Co. Highway Superintendent recommended Volvo Rental. Motion made by Councilperson Barriere, seconded by Councilperson Masser that on the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent a plate tamper be purchased for the Highway Department. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Motion carried. New Business: County Personnel Meeting and Resulting Resolution to Redefine Town of Enfield Employee Positions. After Supervisor Poddufaski and Councilperson Masser met with County Personnel the following attached resolution was presented. Resolution #20-2009 – Town of Enfield Employee Positions. Moved by Supervisor Podufalski, seconded by Councilperson Masser. Discussion: What County considers a part time position – 20 hours or less. Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes 7-8-2009 5 Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Resolution carried. Town Clerk’s Request to Move Funds. Town Clerk asked to move funds from budget line A1410.4 titled, “Town Clerk Contractual” to budget line A1410.12 titled, “Town Clerk Personnel – Deputy Clerk” to compensate Deputy Clerk for purging and upgrading records. Supervisor Podufalski stated that because of decline in sales tax revenues, purging of records not in this year’s budget, no funds appropriated for this, it’s peoples tax money we are dealing with, purging the records at this time is a not a necessity and money would be better spent down the road if we come up with a short fall in the Town Clerk’s line items, therefore, request denied. Request by Highway Superintendent to Open a Charge Card with Cazenovia Equipment. Cazenovia Equipment will no longer bill the town and suggest we open a credit card with their farm plan account. Town does business with them in regards to the John Deere mower. Motion made by Councilperson Barriere, seconded by Councilperson Harvey that the Town Board approve the purchase of a credit card with Cazenovia Equipment. Discussion: Payment of a charge card on a monthly basis. Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Coucilperson Masser no, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalsk no. Vote 3 ayes – 2no. Motion carried. Iron Mountain Bill. Iron Mountain a facility that does record storage billed the town for $2,035.44 when previously yearly bill has been slightly over $70.00. Consensus of the board – Superintendent to cancel contract. Motion made by Councilperson Masser, seconded by Councilperson Gaynor that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to cancel the contract with Iron Mountain. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Motion carried. Youth Services Program Contract. Supervisor Podufalski presented Youth services contract. Motion made by Councilperson Barriere, seconded by Councilperson Masser that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the Youth Services Program contract. Discussion: Vote: Counciclperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Councilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye. Motion carried. Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes 7-8-2009 6 Adjournment: Motion made by Supervisor Podufalski, seconded by Councilperson Masser that the meeting adjourns. Discussion: Vote: Councilperson Barriere aye, Councilperson Masser aye, Councilperson Gaynor aye, Coucilperson Harvey aye, Supervisor Podufalski aye Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alice Laue, Town Clerk