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Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes
Enfield Community Building
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
6:45 p.m.
Present: Town Supervisor Roy Barriere, Town Councilperson Chris Hern, Town Councilperson Jean
Owens, Town Councilperson Debbie Teeter, Town Highway Superintendent Barry Rollins, Town Clerk
Alice Linton
Excused: Town Councilperson Stephanie Gaynor
Supervisor Barriere opened the meeting at 6:45 p.m. by leading the assemblage in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Wind Farm Application – Review for completeness with Project Attorney and Engineer
Marguerite Wells of Enfield Energy went over the Response to Completeness Determination document.
Frank C. Pavia, Esq. of Harris Beach, environmental special counsel retained by the town and Mark W.
Tayrien of LaBella Associates, an environmental and engineering consulting firm retained by the town to
provide technical assistance, were present to answer questions and provide additional information as
requested by the town board. Mr. Pavia mentioned that we are in a very preliminary stage in this process
and this is going to be a fairly lengthy process. At this time the board can determine if the application is
complete and also begin the SEQRA process. The town has been negotiating with the applicant, as
required under the local law, for the developer’s agreement. The local law states either a developer’s
agreement or escrow account is necessary. One of the components of the developer’s agreement is the
establishment of an escrow account with an initial deposit of $15,000.
Councilperson Teeter moved to require the completion of the developer’s agreement before we authorize
our law firm and engineer to take any additional action. Councilperson Hern seconded the motion.
Discussion: Three steps will be needed. The developer’s agreement will need to be completed, Harris
Beach and LaBella Associates will review the agreement and advise it is complete once the deposit is
made and the board members could hold a special board meeting to determine if they felt the agreement
was complete and ready to move forward.
Councilperson Teeter amended her motion that upon completion of the developer’s agreement and deposit
of initial payment, the town board would authorize Harris Beach and LaBella Associates to complete the
completeness determination process for the application, make a formal recommendation to the town
board, and the town board would meet to vote on a final completeness determination for the application.
Councilperson Hern seconded the amended motion.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Review and approve SEQRA Resolution for the proposed highway facility project
Resolution #2010-21
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RESOLUTION DETERMINING ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
AND ISSUING NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER SEQRA FOR PROPOSED TOWN OF
ENFIELD HIGHWAY GARAGE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Town has been pursuing the construction of new facilities for the Highway
Department, such project generally being known as the “Town of Enfield Proposed Highway
Garage” as proposed to be built upon Town-owned land along Bostwick Road and Enfield
Main Road (S.R. 327), being located upon a southwesterly portion of Town of Enfield Tax Map
Parcel Number 14.-2-2.8 (herein, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Town has commissioned professional design and construction assistance and,
as a result thereof, the Town has developed prints and plans of and for the proposed facility,
including an estimate of the cost thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Project duly triggers a mandatory review under ECL Article 8 and NYCRR Part
617, commonly referred to as SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board previously classified this action as a Type I Action under SEQRA
and declared its intent to be Lead Agency, and further identified the involved and interested
agencies, scheduled a public hearing, and caused a Notice of Intent relative to lead agency to be
duly delivered, together with a copy of the LEAF and related documents; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held to consider the environmental impacts of the
proposed Project upon January 13, 2010, at the Enfield Community Center, 182 Enfield Main
Road, Enfield, New York, and all persons interested in the subject thereof were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, a presentation upon the project was made by the project engineer, the comments of
the public and interested parties were duly considered, and the LEAF was duly reviewed on the
record; and
WHEREAS, the following impacts were identified: (i) potential impacts from the loss of
agricultural lands due to the location of the Project and physical changes to the land; (ii)
increased roadway traffic; (iii) dust, noise and stormwater runoff generated during
construction; (iv) stormwater runoff associated with the completed Project arising from the
installation of non-permeable surfaces, such as rooftops and parking areas; (v) the potential
impact to the character of the community due to the change in use of the land and potential
budgetary and monetary impacts, such as through an increased demand for municipal services
arising from the Project; and (vi) there is part of a wetland upon the parcel of land upon which
the Project is proposed to be built; and
WHEREAS, the identified potential impacts were deemed mitigated as follows: (i) an
examination of potential impacts due to the loss of agricultural lands and resources determined
that the effects of a project this size and at this location would be minimal, and further, the
Town Board consulted with the County Agriculture Board and received a determination
confirming that the land that underlies the Project site is not essential to the continued viability
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of agriculture in the area, such that the Town Board found that this potential impact was n on-
significant; (ii) increases in roadway traffic will be mitigated by the design of the facility and
NYSDOT permitting for access to the adjacent State Highway, and further, such traffic is
intermittent and usually occurs during daylight hours, and furthe r, the potential increase in
traffic merely moves such traffic from the current location upon Enfield Main Road to a State
Highway designed for such traffic, such that this potential impact is deemed non -significant;
(iii) dust, noise and stormwater runoff during construction are mitigated by required permitting
processes, site plan review procedures, and temporary stormwater facilities implemented
during construction, as well as the long term and permanent stormwater facilities and
management practices built into the project, and given the temporary nature of such potential
impacts, the Town Board finds these impacts mitigated and/or non -significant in nature; (iv)
stormwater runoff associated with the completed project are mitigated by the requirement for a
Phase II Stormwater SPDES Permit and a County Health Department Permit, and the permit
conditions therein to be stated, as well as by stormwater facilities and management practices
built into the Project, such that this potential impact is mitigated and deemed non-significant;
(v) the impact to the community is deemed non-significant as capital reserve funds are being
utilized to cover a substantial portion of project costs such that the 5% threshold relating to
financing and the tax base of the Town is not affected, and further, the Project will not cause an
increased demand for municipal services, such as police and schools, and further, the Project
will not cause or contribute to population growth and will not affect the pattern and density of
land use in the Town, and further, the Project is located away from densely populated areas and
near other large-scale operations, namely farms, such that it will conform in size and
appearance with the areas, and finally, due to the fact that the project was speci fically sited and
designed to blend with the surrounding areas, including via the use of set backs and screenings,
the Town Board finds this potential impact to be mitigated and non-significant; and (vi) only a
small portion of the land (4.3-4.5 acres on 59.4 acre parcel) is part of an unnamed wetland and
the Project is not proposed to be sited upon, in, or near such wetland such that there are no
identified impacts to such wetland, and further, there are no mapped threatened or endangered
species based upon DEC maps, and further, on site stormwater controls, as well as required
stormwater permitting, will protect such wetland from such potential impacts, including
inundation with water, such that this potential impact is deemed non-significant; and
WHEREAS, and after weighing: (i) the probability of each potential impact occurring; (ii) the
duration of each potential impact; (iii) the irreversibility of each potential impact, including
permanently lost resources of value; (iv) whether each potential impact can or will be controlled
or mitigated by permitting or other processes; (v) the regional consequence of the potential
impacts; (vi) the potential for each impact to be or become inconsistent with the Town’s master
plan and/or Comprehensive Plan and local needs and goals; and (vii) whether any known
objections to the Project relate to any of the identified potential impacts, the Town Board found
that these factors did not cause any potential impact to be or be likely to become significant; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation upon this matter and a review and analysis of each and all
potential environmental impacts, and the input from each and all Involved and Interested
Agencies, and the Lead Agency having made a negative declaration of environmental impact;
accordingly, it is hereby
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield be and hereby is again declared to be
the Lead Agency; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York SEQRA Act, and
the Regulations promulgated there under, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of
Enfield, based upon (i) its thorough review of the LEAF, and any and all other documents
prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, and
the hearing held hereupon, and all testimony and evidence presented thereat, if any, and the
comments of Involved and Interested Agencies, if any, (ii) its thorough review of the potential
relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a
significant adverse impact on the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria
identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the LEAF, including the findings
noted thereon (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a
negative determination of environmental significance (“Negative Declaration”) in accordance
with SEQRA for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental
Impact Statement is therefore not required; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Enfield is hereby
authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of significance
thereby confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed
LEAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution;
and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk deliver and/or file a copy of this Resolution with the following
persons and agencies:
1. The Town Clerk of the Town of Enfield.
2. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Enfield.
3. All Involved and Interested Agencies.
4. Any person requesting a copy.
and further, that the Town Clerk publish this Resolution in accord with law by delivering a
summary thereof, upon the forms required by the NYSDEC, to the Environmental Notice
Bulletin, 625 Broadway, Room 538, Albany, New York 12233-1750 in accord with 6 NYCRR
617.12.
Councilperson Owens moved with a second by Councilperson Teeter to accept the Resolution.
Discussion: Councilperson Hern questioned why the 5% tax base box was checked positive on page 19.
Town attorney Guy Krogh explained when the LEAF identified that impact it was a small to moderate
impact and what that question is asking is what impact will it have on the overall fiscal health of the town.
There are two different 5% per year analyses that exist under the law. The first is to look at a global
picture – what is the impact of paying back a long term bond – how will raising revenues each year to
make a payment of $20,000 or $30,000 a year on the bond, or whatever the number turns out to be based
upon the current market rate – how will that compare to the overall reserves and other capital projects that
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the town engages in. The second threshold that references a 5% that’s referenced in the resolution is based
on a comptroller’s regulation as to whether the need to service the loan will increase the underlying tax
base by more than 5% in a given year. There are two different 5% thresholds – one’s in the SEQRA and
one is in the financing law and this is referencing the financing law.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Schedule Public Hearing for the Bond Resolution
Supervisor Barriere proposed, even though it is not mandatory, that the board hold a public hearing early
in March on the bond resolution.
Councilperson Owens moved to hold a public hearing concerning the bond resolution for the new
highway garage project on Thursday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Enfield Community Building.
Councilperson Teeter seconded the motion.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Presentation by Heather Cooper on the BOCES Internship Program
Heather Cooper, internship coordinator for the Career and Tech Center at TST BOCES explained how the
internship program works. This year they have a student who is interested in an internship program in
heavy equipment. The student would work with the highway department for at least 20 hours during the
second semester of the school year.
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second from councilperson Teeter to authorize Barry Rollins to work
with Heather Cooper on the internship program for BOCES.
Discussion: Ms. Cooper asked if she could contact the justices to pursue an internship with them also.
Supervisor Barriere amended his motion to allow BOCES to pursue the justice internship also.
Councilperson Teeter seconded the amended motion.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Privilege of the Floor
Herb Masser had signed asking for privilege of the floor, but had left the meeting prior to this time.
Dave Dimmick of 466 Fish Road spoke about the idea of consolidation of fire protection. He would like
to propose that the board look into the feasibility of consolidating fire support with the surrounding
communities of Trumansburg, Mecklenburg and Newfield.
Approval of Minutes
Councilperson Teeter moved, with a second by councilperson Hern to approve the minutes of January 13,
2010, January 19, 2010 and January 31, 2010.
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Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere, aye. Councilperson Owens
abstained because she wasn’t present for the entire meeting on January 19.
Correspondence
New York’s Great Appliance Swap-out – Notice of The New York State Energy-Efficient Appliance
Rebate Program for eligible appliances purchased between February 12 and 21, 2010.
Notice of Natural Gas with Un-Natural Consequences event to be held February 23, 2010 at TC3.
Enfield Volunteer Fire Company official notification of resignation of Ronald Switzer, Jr. as fire chief
effective February 8, 2010 and appointment of Arthur Howser as new chief and Roger Lauper deputy
chief for the remainder of 2010.
Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District notice of several grant opportunities.
Tompkins County Water Resources Council copy of letter signed by Frank Proto to Governor Paterson.
Human Services Coalition notice of annual meeting to be held February 19, 2010.
Tompkins County Health Department pertaining to water systems operators stating that they no longer
require water samples for microbiological testing.
Notice from NYSEG stating that the Public Service Commission of the State of New York requires that
all municipalities in which they operate gas pipelines be furnished with the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of responsible officials of the corporations who may be contacted in the event of an
emergency. List attached and distributed to Highway Superintendent and Enfield Volunteer Fire Co.
Audit Claims
Councilperson Owens moved to authorize the supervisor to pay general fund vouchers #32-59 dated
February 10, 2010 in the amount of $31,047.29; highway fund vouchers #26-45 dated February 10, 2010
in the amount of $15,844.58; and fire department fund voucher #3 dated February 10, 2010 in the amount
of $220,000.00. Motion seconded by councilperson Teeter.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
County Legislator’s Report
Dave McKenna reported that committees are still being formed. He is on the facilities infrastructure
committee, governmental operations committee and on the Board of Cornell Cooperative Extension. He
met with Senator Seward regarding gas drilling. Dave will look into speed limits for Black Oak Road and
reduction in youth services from the county, and will report back at the next meeting.
Committee Reports
Highway – Buddy Rollins reported he is working on preventative maintenance on equipment for the
summer. He confirmed the county will be working on the Enfield Center Road bridge and it will be 22
feet wide and unposted. Since the bridge will need to be resurfaced, he will look into doing something
with the road itself up to the Shudaben Road intersection. The county will also be doing a box culvert on
Connecticut Hill Road this summer, west of Trumbull’s Corners Road, so the road will be closed for
about 2 weeks. This will make the road wider.
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Code Enforcement – Alan Teeter reported their office issued 5 building permits, one for a new home; 7
certificates of occupancy/completion and did 18 building inspections in January. One complaint was
received, investigated and resolved. He asked the board to reconsider the fees charged.
Councilperson Teeter moved and Supervisor Barriere seconded a motion to waive the $50 fee as applies
to annual and tri-annual fire and safety inspections if any violations noted in the initial inspection are
addressed by the time a follow up visit occurs, otherwise a $50 fee will be imposed.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Supervisor Barriere hopes to have the Mass Gathering Permit ready for the board and the town attorney to
review for next month’s meeting.
Enfield Community Council – Carolyn Tschanz reported that the ECC annual meeting will be held on
February 22 downstairs in the Community Building at 6:30. The entire community is welcome. The
council is working on plans for their summer camp. Much of their funding has been cut and they are
experiencing close to a $12,000 shortfall. They are writing grants and have requests to the United Way for
emergency funds, are asking for help from Barbara Lifton, and are asking the State Parks for help by
reducing fees or reducing family parking passes. The ECC will only raise fees at summer camp as a last
resort. They ECC is working on plans for the Harvest Festival and a group is being organized to quilt a
donated top to be raffled.
Planning Board – No report.
Enfield Volunteer Fire Company – Larry Stilwell reported that in January there were 24 calls; 21
emergency medical, 1 motor vehicle accident, 1 mutual aid to Newfield and 1 mutual aid to Trumansburg.
January training was OSHA blood borne pathogens, OSHA Right to Know, Lock Out Tag Out and ice
rescue.
The audit report from Eastman Associates was received for the fire company for 2007-2008 and also the
financial report for 2009 and the last quarterly report of 2009.
Facilities Manager – Chris Hern reported that the exterior bulletin board of the size recommended would
be about $600 if we installed it ourselves. More research will be done before anything is purchased.
Broadband Committee Report – Chris Hern reported no committee has been formed as of this time. It has
been suggested this group be called the Communications Access Committee. Chris attended a meeting
regarding broadband access for outlying areas which was very informative. A letter of support was
requested from municipalities and businesses that can be put with an application for grant funding for a
fiber backbone to help strengthen our position with the group that is issuing the grants.
Councilperson Teeter moved that we authorize Supervisor Barriere to write a letter of support for
broadband initiatives on behalf of the Town of Enfield. Seconded by councilperson Owens.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
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Facilities Development – Councilperson Owens had nothing further report beyond working on the
SEQRA and scheduling a public hearing.
Tompkins County Council of Governments – Supervisor Barriere went to the last meeting where there
was discussion on several municipalities getting together to create a road construction and excavation law
and also fit it in with road preservation laws. Tompkins County may work with Sullivan County as they
are putting together the same type of road preservation law. The health consortium is still not finalized,
but are looking for a start date of March 1.
Old Business
Resolution for Enfield Volunteer Fire Company – Approval to Purchase a new fire apparatus
Dennis Hubbell, President of the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company, having been appointed Hearing
Officer on January 13, 2010, by Roy Barriere, Supervisor of the Town of Enfield, pursuant to a certain
Notice of Public Hearing published in the Ithaca Journal on January 19, 2010, a copy of which is attached
hereto, and such public hearing having been duly scheduled and held pursuant to such Notice on February
8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company, located at 172 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca,
New York 14850, now reports as follows:
The hearing was opened at 7:00 p.m. by the Hearing Officer and the following people appeared
and were heard: De L. Murphy, Marsha Sundman, Diane Aramini, Jerry Achilles.
The hearing duly closed at 7:15 p.m. there being no further appearances.
Dated: February 8, 2010, signed by Dennis Hubbell, Hearing Officer
Attached is the original attendance list, the original notice for the appointment of the Hearing
Officer, Notice of the Public Hearing and also the Affidavit of Publication.
Resolution #2010-22
Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Enfield
RESOLVED, that the undersigned members of the Town Board of the Town of Enfield, Tompkins
County, New York upon reading the Appointment of Hearing Officer executed by Roy Barriere,
Supervisor dated January 13, 2010; the Notice of Public Hearing published on January 19, 2010 in the
Ithaca Journal; and the Report of Hearing Officer dated February 8, 2010, hereby approve the “Approval
to Purchase” attached hereto and further direct that the Enfield Town Supervisor execute such “Approval
to Purchase” on behalf of the Town Board.
Dated: February 10, 2010
Approval of Purchase by Elected Representative of Political
Subdivision Contracting for Firefighting Services
I, Roy Barriere, Supervisor of the Town of Enfield in accordance with the requirements of section
147 and related sections of, and regulations under, of the Internal Revenue Code, and in reliance upon
certain recommendations and other information submitted to me, and subsequent to a duly conducted
public hearing concerning the matter, do hereby approve borrowing and the issuance of an obligation
evidencing such indebtedness by the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. from M&T Bank for the
financing of the purchase by the volunteer fire department of a certain piece of firefighting apparatus.
The proposed purchase is from Pierce Manufacturing Inc. The obligation is in the maximum
principal amount of $581,647.00. The piece of firefighting apparatus is to be used for the provision of fire
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protection service to the Town of Enfield pursuant to a contract for the period January 1, 2010 through
December 31, 2014 between the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. and the Town of Enfield. The
piece of firefighting apparatus is to be garaged at 172 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, New York.
Execution of this document in no way creates liability on the part of the Town of Enfield and the
Town of Enfield is not responsible for the repayment of any bonds issued pursuant thereto.
Dated: February 10, 2010 and signed by Roy Barriere, Supervisor, Town of Enfield
Councilperson Teeter moved, with a second from councilperson Hern to accept the Resolution.
Discussion: The reason for this procedure is it is a requirement by the IRS for M&T to issue a low interest
loan. This amounts to a $10,000 per year savings for the fire company, based on a 3% difference in rate
and a 10 year term.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Resolution #2010-23
Undertaking in Connection with Highway Work Permits
Issued by the New York State Department of Transportation
Whereas, the undersigned Town of Enfield (Municipality) from time to time receives permits from
the Department of Transportation of the State of New York (hereinafter referred to as the “Department”)
allowing Town of Enfield to temporarily obstruct, install, construct, maintain, operate or replace any
facilities within the bounds of a State highway right-of-way pursuant to Sections 52, 103, 203, 249 and/or
250 of the Highway Law; and
Whereas, the Department requires that the municipality file an undertaking to secure the Town of
Enfield faithful performance within the terms of any such permit and also to indemnify the State of New
York (hereinafter referred to as the “State”) and others with respect to all operations under such permits
by the Town of Enfield.
Now Therefore, the Town of Enfield hereby undertakes, to and with the State and the Department,
that:
1. The Town of Enfield will well, truly and faithfully comply with and perform all the terms and
conditions of each such permit on its part to be kept and performed, and abide by and comply
with all such conditions, rules and regulations as may be, from time to time, promulgated by
the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New York (hereinafter referred to as the
“Commissioner”), according to the true intent and meaning of such permits, rules and
regulations.
2. Town of Enfield will, at its own expense, promptly complete the work allowed under each
permit and within a reasonable time restore State property damaged by its work to
substantially the same or equivalent condition as existed before such work was begun; and in
the event that the Town of Enfield fails to so restore damaged State property within what the
Commissioner deems to be a reasonable time, the Commissioner, after giving written notice to
the Municipality, may restore the property to substantially the same or equivalent condition as
existed before the Municipality began the work and require the municipality to reimburse the
State for any and all costs incurred by the State in such restoration;
3. The Town of Enfield will indemnify, hold harmless and defend and protect the State of New
York, the Commissioner and the Department, their officials, officers, agents and employees
against and pay any and all amounts, damages and costs and judgments which may or shall be
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recovered against said State, or its officers, or agents, or which such State may be called upon
to pay to any person or corporation by reason of damages arising or growing out of operations
pursuant to said permits or the manner of doing the same, or the neglect of said Town of
Enfield, or its agents or servants, or the improper performance pursuant to the conditions of
said permits by the Municipality, its agents or servants.
4. The Town of Enfield which is self-insured, will pay any and all damages, costs, including but
not limited to attorney’s fees, and judgments recovered against the State, the Commissioner of
Transportation, the Department of Transportation and their officials, officers and employees in
connection with work allowed by a permit or from use of a permit by the Town of Enfield or
by any person acting by, through or for the Town of Enfield including omission and
supervisory acts of any of the entities or persons named above;
5. It is understood that this undertaking is one of indemnity only and is not to be construed as
imposing on Town of Enfield an obligation to pay claims for which there would not otherwise
be a remedy in law against the State of New York.
6. Any payments required by the foregoing will be guaranteed by the full faith and credit of
Town of Enfield, or its districts, as applicable, and will be paid out of current budgeted funds,
or if insufficient, from its liability and casualty reserve fund or from the proceeds of bonds
which current laws permit the Town of Enfield to issue to pay claims against it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town of Enfield has caused this instrument to be signed by Roy
Barriere or his designee authorized by resolution of its Town Board, a copy of which is annexed
hereto.
Councilperson Teeter moved with a second by councilperson Hern, to accept the Resolution.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Planning Board Clerk Positioin
Resolution #2010-24
Resolved, the Town of Enfield Board authorizes a new part-time typist position as record keeper for the
Town’s Planning Board. The rate of pay will be $9.88 per hour, not to exceed an average of 4 hours per
month. The person to be hired for this position is Terry A. Beckley.
Councilperson Teeter moved with a second from councilperson Owens to accept this Resolution.
Discussion: Councilperson Teeter checked with the county, and this is the correct position title. There is
$500 in the Planning Board contingency line of the budget which is where this money will come from.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
New Business
Enfield Community Council Budget Review
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Councilperson Teeter moved with a second by supervisor Barriere to confirm that the Town of Enfield
will make a straight payment to the Enfield Community Council of $3,575 even if the County does not
match those funds.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
NYSERDA Grant Application
Resolution #2010-25
Authorizing the Enfield Town Supervisor to sign a grant application to the
New York State Energy Research Authority
Resolved, The Town Board of the Town of Enfield authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a grant
application to the New York State Energy Research Authority (NYSERDA), currently known as RFP 10.
The grant would provide funds for a staff person or consultant to work among several municipalities in
Tompkins County to work on the following projects:
Projects to perform energy management functions
Projects to develop zoning guidelines for sustainable development
Projects to implement regional plans that reduce energy use in various sectors
Councilperson Hern moved with a second by councilperson Owens to authorize supervisor Barriere to
sign the grant application.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Announcements
There will be another information session on the Marcellus Shale. The last session was well attended and
very informative.
At this time Supervisor Barriere moved to move to executive session to discuss the status of one of the
town’s employees. Councilperson Owens seconded the motion.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
The board moved into executive session at 10:00 p.m.
Councilperson Teeter moved with a second from councilperson Owens to move out of executive session
at 10:10 p.m.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
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Resolution #2010-26
Resolved, the Town of Enfield Board authorizes the change of one current part time laborer position to a
full time, benefits-eligible position and the abolishment of a second, part time laborer position. Further,
the board authorizes the town supervisor to instruct the town bookkeeper to reimburse the employee back
pay and benefits from the hire date of May 11, 2009.
Supervisor Barriere moved with a second by councilperson Hern to accept the Resolution.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Owens aye, Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere,
aye.
Councilperson Owens moved with a second by councilperson Hern to adjourn at 10:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice M. Linton
Enfield Town Clerk