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Town of Enfield
Regular Town Board Meeting
Enfield Community Building
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Present: Town Supervisor Beth McGee, Town Councilperson Virginia Bryant, Town
Councilperson Mike Carpenter, Town Councilperson Mimi Mehaffey, Town Councilperson
Becky Sims, Deputy Town Clerk Sue Thompson, Town Attorney Guy Krogh
Supervisor McGee led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at 6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing for Second Extension of Town of Enfield Fire Contact
Supervisor McGee opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Ann Rider, Enfield, urged the board to refresh their memories regarding the December 27,
2017 Town Board meeting. This meeting was where the Addendum #1, Extension and
Modification Agreement by and Between the Town of Enfield and the Enfield Volunteer
Fire Company, Inc. was passed by the Town Board. Ann Rider read the resolution from
the December 27 meeting. She reminded the board that it was important that f ire
protection should be on going for the safety of all residents.
Walter Smithers, Enfield, stated he had a lot of displeasure with the Town Board. He feels
there are thousands of dollars being spent that could be better spent on other needs of the
Town. He feels volunteers in the Town are the strongest resources the community has
and if the Town does not appreciate the volunteers they should look into a paid fire
company.
Supervisor Beth McGee, Enfield, stated that the fire contract was about being transparent
and compliant with the law. The Town Board has known since 2007 that laws have
changed for fire companies to be more accountable to the residents. Rules have been put
in the Enfield Town Policies and Procedure manual but subsequent town boards never
carried through with those policies. Accountability for safety and the volunteers (and
taxpayer dollars) is important. She stated she thought the negotiations were going well.
Supervisor McGee closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Privilege of the Floor
Edith Ryan Griffin, Enfield, stated she had recently moved to Hayts Road. She is unhappy
with the high traffic speed on the road. She would like to see the speed limit moved to 45
miles an hour, possibly even 35 miles an hour because of farm traffic. She would like to
see a speed limit sign put up on the road. Edith Ryan Griffin stated she was told that the
Enfield Town Board would have to give approval for changes before the County could
address the problem. It was suggested a petition from the residents could be obtained.
Walter Smithers stated that a petition was used to get the speed limit changed on Enfield
Main Road.
Consent Agenda:
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Supervisor McGee asked for changes to the Consent Agenda. She then asked to have a
Budget Amendment for moving remaining Highway Funds from 2016 and 2017 to
Equipment Reserve added to New Business.
Councilperson Carpenter made a motion with a seconded by Councilperson Bryant to
approve the Consent Agenda, which included minutes of the regular meeting of January 10,
2018 and the minutes of the Special Audit meeting of January 16, 2018; and Audit Claims
and a Budget Amendment.
Audit Claims:
The Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to pay General Fund vouchers #24 to #60
dated February 14, 2018 in the amount of $24,533.42 and Highway Fund vouchers #23 to
#48 dated February 14, 2018 in the amount of $28,604.21.
Budget Amendments:
Budget Amendment #2018-3 Fire Protection Fund Worker’s Compensation
WHEREAS, Worker’s Compensation expenses have exceeded the budget in the Special
Fire Fund, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that Fire Protection Fund line SF3410.4 titled “Fire Protection-Contractual”
be reduced by $844.00, and Fire Protection Fund line SF9040.8 titled “Workman’s
Compensation” be increased by $844.00.
Vote on Consent Agenda: Councilperson Bryant aye, Councilperson Carpenter aye,
Councilperson Mehaffey aye, Councilperson Sims aye, Supervisor McGee aye.
Correspondence:
A letter from Steve Dewitt, Board of Elections stating that they will be looking for another
polling location in the Town of Enfield. They stated they appreciated all the help they
received from Superintendent Rollins during the election.
A letter from Steve Dewitt, Board of Elections, stating they will be signing a contract with
the Living Waters Church to use as the new polling location in 2018.
County Legislator's Report:
David McKenna, County Legislator, reported all was going well with the County Board.
Laura Lewis was placed in the at-large position on the Tompkins County Industrial
Development Agency (TCIDA) and there is still a position for at-large open. Councilperson
Sims asked how at-large seats were selected on the Board. Legislator McKenna
suggested Councilperson Sims could call Martha Robertson, Chair of the Legislator, for
more information. He reported sales taxes were up quite a bit - 6.22% from last year. The
new County Administrator was there for first legislators meeting. He stated he is on a
committee which is working on a study to figure out different spacing for county
administration in different buildings.
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Highway Superintendent Report – no report
Code Enforcement Report: Code Enforcement Officer Alan Teeter submitted his report
that showed there was 1 new home building permit in January. He has a request for
replacement of a mobile home on Enfield Center Road to replace the mobile home which
burned down in January. He also reported that198 Enfield Main Road was in bad shape.
The owner does not have a solution to fixing the home and will probably stop paying taxes
on the property. The property will then go to the county and will then go to auction. There
has been no interest from the neighbors of the property in purchasing the property. He is
now working on condemning the property.
Town Clerk Report: Deputy Town Clerk Thompson reported that tax collection has been
good.
Supervisor Report: Supervisor McGee read her submitted February 2018 report:
• Worked with Excellus to resolve dental insurance cancellation from August 2017
• Communicated with committee appointees for Environmental Management Council
and Finance Committee
• Conducted phone interviews with Planners for Comprehensive Plan review
• Attended Environmental Management Council meeting
• Attended TCCOG meeting - Streetlight Conversion was the main topic; next month will
be a presentation on the new guide to the County’s 239 review process
• Met with ECC Middle School youth coordinator Eric Carter about the Community
Building space downstairs
• Cleaned all Community Building bathrooms and upstairs meeting space twice
• Discussed chairs for the meeting space with Judge Poole, who has agreed to
contribute 50% of the cost of replacement chairs for the red and blue ones. Looking for
chairs that are in good, used condition for around $400 total.
• Considered a new runner for Community Building entry way. Low-flow toilets would
save water and stay cleaner. Even if we plan to create a new space for town use, small
economical improvements should continue to be made to this one, especially if they
would be transferable to a new space. The window in the Food Pantry should be done
in the spring. A volunteer crew to clean and tend to some of the smaller issues in the
community area would make a big difference.
• Purchased cleaning and paper supplies for bathrooms and meeting space
• Met with Alan Teeter to go over facility issues
• Did inventory of heating equipment of all buildings, with hopes to negotiate a service
contract with Griffith or other service
• Held audit meeting January 16th
• Attended Grange “Enfield Talks” dish to pass
• Paid Fire Dept. January installment of $60,000
• Planned a Public Hearing for a new extension for the Fire Contract to accommodate
delays in the Fire Department’s response to the proposed contract. Communicated
with Attorney Guy Krogh and the Town Board regarding the contract.
• Met with Councilperson Sims to discuss Comprehensive Plan data presentation
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• Arranged a free hour-long consultation at the AOT annual meeting on Funding
opportunities and arranged registration and transportation for Beth and Mimi to attend
• Communicated with Tompkins County Human Resources about our Cemetery
coordinator/maintenance position and payroll certification
• Connected with Highway Superintendent Buddy Rollins on various issues regarding
information in the Comp Plan and the man door at the Highway building, dental
insurance, and employment policies. Contacted Hybrid Foam Insulation about the man
door and determined we may be able to insulate the door ourselves to stop the
freezing and condensation. Buddy will consider this.
• Communicated with Jean Owens of the Food Pantry to obtain the insurance binder for
the pantry, food pantry use of the community area, cleaning needs, and attendance.
▪ Distribution is open to clients on Sundays from 11:30 until 1:00 and Mondays
from 12:30 until 3:30. There are 4 hours or more of preparation and cleanup for
each pantry. There are 100 plus volunteer hours per week. In December they
averaged serving 370 adults, 255 children ages 18 and under, and 50 seniors
in just over 200 households A WEEK distributing over 10,000 pounds of food A
WEEK to those families. They serve around 25% of our Enfield resident s at
some point during the year. (An invitation has been extended to Town Board
members to join them any time to see the Food Pantry operation.)
• Met with the bookkeeper regarding highway transfers, health insurance payment
problems, payroll and budget concerns.
Committee Reports
Planning Board: Dan Walker, chairperson, was not in attendance but reported to
Supervisor McGee that the February meeting was cancelled due to weather conditions
and no project concerns. He is planning more training sessions for the Planning Board
and keeping in touch with progress on the Comprehensive Plan and Energy Law
Committee.
Enfield Seniors: Pat Dougherty thanked the Town Board for their continued support. She
introduced the new president, Pat Baker and thanked Bill Eisenhardt for his time as
President. She reported that for 2018 Bill Eisenhardt is Vice President, Linda Stillwell is
Treasurer and Secretary is Bonnie Huff. The support the Seniors receive helps the group
take trips on a bus they otherwise might not be able to go on because a lot of seniors no
longer drive. The Senior meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:30 for lunch at the
Living Waters Church, Enfield Main Road. It is a dish to pass with a “lunch basket”
donation of $1.00.
Enfield Volunteer Fire Company (EVFC): Alan Teeter read the submitted February report
from the EVFC.
Total Calls for January 2018: 33; EMS Calls 15; MVA’s 1; Service Calls 5; Fire Calls for
Enfield 12; Mutual Aid Given: Danby 2, Newfield 2, Trumansburg 3. February 2018
Trainings: 2/1 General meeting; 2/8 Work Detail and Truck Checks; 2/15 Fire training; 2/22
Open: possibly CP and OSHA Training; 2/27 New Officer’s Meeting; 2/11 Chicken
Barbeque.
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Renewable Energy Advisory Committee: Councilperson Carpenter reported he had not
attended the last meeting and asked Councilperson Mehaffey to report on the meeting.
Councilperson Mehaffey reported they did not get further on their work. They did look at
the Danby solar law and discussed and made revisions in response to the Danby law. The
Committee is working on the decommissioning of solar panels. Councilperson Carpenter
asked about a deadline for the Committee. Supervisor McGee asked if they felt they were
on a good track. Both Councilpersons Carpenter and Mehaffey felt that the solar law has
moved ahead very well. Councilperson Mehaffey thought the board should get
comfortable with the draft before it goes to the Attorney. She thought the Committee
could have a draft of the solar law by March. Councilperson Sims asked if they could
have a draft with comments as to why they chose the wording and how it works. Jude
Lemke, attorney and member of the committee, has been looking at the legal aspects of
the law to save time and money for the town.
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization (IC) Councilperson Sims reported she attended
the January meeting of the IC. She plans on continuing to attend meetings. The
Committee was excited as this was the first time a representative from Enfield has
attended. The Committee is an intermunicipal organization to address Cayuga Lake
watershed issues. The Town of Enfield paid dues of $600 in August 2017. The
Committee gets most of their funds from Towns and it supports lake-wide water quality
projects; workshops, and the floating classroom. The main topic was grant funds and
encouraging towns to apply for a grant. Enfield could apply for a grant for the salt storage
barn, or other projects to improve water quality. There will be a grant workshop in April in
Seneca Falls, and highway departments are encouraged to attend. Councilperson Bryant
stated she would like to go the workshop.
Old Business:
Appointment of Environmental Management Council (EMC) Representative. Maureen
Bolton was recommended for the EMC Representative position. Councilperson McGee.
introduced Maureen Bolton. Maureen Bolton reported she was from Wyoming County and
was very involved in agriculture and rural lands. She received her Master’s Degree at
Cornell in Landscape Architecture. She was on a Conservation Advisory committee which
looked at the development plans for towns. Councilperson Carpenter made a motion and
Councilperson Bryant seconded to accept Maureen Bolton for the EMC Representative
position. Supervisor McGee asked for any discussion or questions. There was no further
discussion.
Vote on EMC Representative Position: Councilperson Bryant aye, Councilperson
Carpenter aye, Councilperson Mehaffey aye, Councilperson Sims aye, Supervisor McGee
aye.
Councilperson Carpenter asked Maureen Bolton to report back to the Board about the
EMC Council. Supervisor McGee will send emails to other candidates who were
interested in the at-large committee member positions.
Appointment of Finance Committee Member: Supervisor McGee introduced Debbie
Parsons as a candidate for the Finance Committee. Debbie Parsons stated she had
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recently retired as the Chamberlain for the City of Ithaca. She is very familiar with the
budgeting process. She feels she has expertise she can bring to the town.
Supervisor McGee made a motion and seconded by Councilperson Bryant to appoint
Debbie Parsons as a member for the Finance Committee.
Vote on Finance Committee Member: Councilperson Bryant aye, Councilperson Carpenter
aye, Councilperson Mehaffey aye, Councilperson Sims aye, Supervisor McGee aye.
Hiring of a Planner for Comprehensive Plan Review: Supervisor McGee stated they had
two applicants for the Planner position. She forwarded the resumes of Cody Jenkins and
Matt Johnson to Town Board Members. She then introduced Cody Jenkins. He stated he
has been planner for over 7 years. He has helped in reviewing and creating master plans
for towns.
Councilperson Carpenter asked Cody Jenkins if he could give a short evaluation of the
Enfield comprehensive plan. Cody Jenkins responded that he had read quickly through
the Plan and that the principles were going in the right direction. He said that he thought it
was a good size for people to want to read. He noticed there were no maps included and
wondered if they would be added. Supervisor McGee said yes that Dan Walker, Planning
Board Chair, would be adding them later.
Councilperson Carpenter asked if he felt the Plan looked to the future enough? Cody
Jenkins replied he could not answer that without looking at the Plan closer. He stated it
was a good question to address on how far in the future 5, 10 years, etc. they wanted to
look.
Councilperson Sims asked what he saw as the most important function to having a
Comprehensive Plan. Cody Jenkins answered that it is a core document, which can be
used to create plans for your town. It can be used as a basis in looking for grants for the
town.
Supervisor McGee stated that Cody Jenkins had some limitations as he is moving in the
coming months and would need to do some work though telecommunications.
Councilperson Carpenter asked what the Town Board has to decide in order to make a
decision on hiring a planner. Supervisor McGee stated Cody Jenkins would charge $25
an hour. A contract would have to be developed on what the service would be and what
the limits would be. Attorney Krogh stated that because it was for a specialized skill no
competitive bidding was needed.
Councilperson Carpenter made a motion to hire Cody Jenkins as the Town of Enfield
Planner. Supervisor McGee seconded the motion. It was pointed out that out of fairness
Matt Johnson should also be interviewed. Supervisor McGee pointed out that Matt
Johnson was local and had valuable experience for the position. Councilperson
Carpenter withdrew his motion. Matt Johnson could not be at the meeting tonight
because he was giving a presentation in the Town of Caroline. Arrangements will be
made to meet with Matt Johnson. Supervisor McGee asked Cody Jenkins if it was
necessary, would he be able to work collaboratively with another Planner. Cody Jenkins
said yes he would be able to. Supervisor McGee thanked Cody Jenkins for coming.
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Attorney Guy Krogh arrived at this time.
Contract with Enfield Volunteer Fire Department: Supervisor McGee stated that the Town
Board has agreed that Councilperson Mehaffey, Supervisor McGee and Attorney Krogh
will meet with two Fire Company board members and their attorney Mark Butler. They
have received answers regarding the contract and most of it was acceptable. Attorney
Krogh reported that Attorney Butler was not currently available. Attorney Krogh stated the
Fire Company has yet to agree to Addendum # 2 but there is a clause in Addendum # 1
that allows for continued services in the event of any lapse. Supervisor McGee reported
that there are some bits of information still needed, accountability and compliance is still
being discussed.
Supervisor McGee made a motion to accept the Addendum #2 Second Extension and
Modification Agreement.
Supervisor McGee read Addendum #2 Second Extension and Modification Agreement by
and Between the Town of Enfield and the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
ADDENDUM #2
SECOND EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE
TOWN OF ENFIELD
AND THE
ENFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, the Town of Enfield ("Town") and the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
("Fire Company") operate cooperatively under and pursuant to a certain services
agreement dated January 1, 2013 (the " Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement expires by its terms upon December 31, 2017 and contains no
automatic extender or renewal clause; and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Fire Company have engaged in discussions about the 2018
contract, whether as a short-term or multi-year contract, and discussions and negotiations
have not proceeded at a pace as will result in a new contract by January 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Town must have fire protection and the Fire Company must serve its
territory, such that, until an agreement was reached the Town and Fire Company had
previously agreed to extend services and the 2017 contract through February 28, 2108,
upon the terms and conditions as stated in such first Addendum and extension; and
WHEREAS, February is days away and the Fire Company has not issued any reply to the
draft 2018 contract as delivered by the Town in December, 2017; and
WHEREFORE, based upon the foregoing and the terms hereafter set forth, the Town and
the Fire Company agree as follows:
1. This addendum shall be labelled as Addendum #2 and appended to the
Agreement.
2. The Fire Company will provide fire protection services as outlined in the
Agreement, for the payments and other consideration made and to be delivered by the
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Town, all as set forth in and required by the Agreement, from March 1, 2018 through April
30, 2018.
3. This addendum will automatically renew and extend through December 30, 2018
upon May 1, 2018, to ensure adequate services are provided, and any formal notice or
termination of the Agreement (as extended) or services under the Agreement shall comply
with the notice requirements of Town Law S 184.
4. This addendum and the Agreement will be terminated and replaced when the Town
and the Fire Company reach an accord as to the terms of a new contract governing
services and payments (the "2018 Contract"), and the 2018 Contract must be duly
authorized by the Town and the Fire Company, including by the making of required public
interest determinations and holding of a public hearing thereupon, prior to the termination
of the Agreement and its Addendums. It is the express intent of the Town and Fire
Company that this provision be construed, interpreted, and applied to ensure that at all
times during the calendar year 2018 a fire contract is in place and fire protection services
are duly provided.
5. The Town and the Fire Company shall communicate and meet in good faith to
update the Agreement and develop, authorize, and execute a 2018 Contract.
6. The Town shall pay the sum of $25,381.70 per month on or before the 15th day of
each month of this Addendum #2 for fire protection and related services under the 2017
contract, as extended and so amended by Addendum #1 and Addendum #2.
7. After the requisite public hearing and as authorized by law, the Town agrees that
any increase in compensation for calendar year 2018 shall be retroac tively paid to the Fire
Company for that portion of the 2018 calendar year during which fire services were
provided under these Addendum extensions to the Agreement. However, in limitation
thereof, the 2018 Contract shall be required to expressly state such payment as an
element of approved consideration for the 2018 Contract, as required by Town Law S 184.
In agreement herewith and thus amending and extending the Agreement, the Town and
the Fire Company have duly executed this Addendum #2, with the same to be and
become immediately effective upon midnight upon February 28, 2018.
Councilperson Sims seconded the motion made by Supervisor McGee.
Corrections were made: Fourth paragraph February 28, 2108 be changed to February 28,
2018. Fifth paragraph WHEREAS, February is days away and the Fire Company has not
be changed to WHEREAS, March is days away and the Fire Company has not.
Councilperson Mehaffey asked if they could pass the Addendum #2 without an answer
from the Fire Company. Attorney Krogh answered yes. The Fire Company will get back
with an answer but they, the town, have to extend the contract somehow. There is a
“savings” clause in Addendum #1 just like Addendum #2 that carries you through. This will
guide the town to authorize to pay for the service. If the Fire Company continues with
addendum #1 they would not get the increase of money. This gives an incentive to move
forward and come up with a contract.
.
Supervisor McGee stated Councilperson Mehaffey and Attorney Krogh will set up a
meeting time with the Fire Company. Councilperson Mehaffey thought the Town Board
and Fire Company needs to meet even if it’s not with lawyers. It was stated that the Town
does appreciate the Fire Company's service and the town needs to manage the fire
protection district with due diligence.
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A vote was asked for to give permission for Supervisor McGee and Deputy Town Clerk,
Sue Thompson, to sign Addendum #2 Second Extension and Modification Agreement by
and Between the Town of Enfield and the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Vote on Addendum #2: Councilperson Bryant aye, Councilperson Carpenter aye,
Councilperson Mehaffey aye, Councilperson Sims aye, Supervisor McGee aye.
Update on Street Light Conversion
Supervisor McGee stated that at the TCCOG meeting there was discussion on converting
street lights to LED’s. She said NYSEG owns two street lights at the Enfield Highway
Department and two at the Town Hall; the rest are owned by the town. NYSEG wants
Towns to sign a confidentially agreement (non-disclosure agreement) which says Towns
cannot disclose the cost of purchasing the lights. Attorney Krogh stated the contract was a
good legal contract. He will send Supervisor McGee a non-competitive contract.
Supervisor McGee stated that former Supervisor Ann Rider had submitted a letter with
purchase offer for the lights and that conservation is the goal. Supervisor McGee will put
together the cost of the lighting now. She wants someone to look at lights owned by the
Town to see how to convert the lights to LED’s. A warranty follow up should be included
in the work according to Attorney Krogh.
Attorney Guy Krogh left the meeting at this time.
New Business
Requests to Move Funds to Equipment Reserve by Highway Superintendent.
Supervisor McGee stated that requests were made by Superintendent Rollins in 2016 and
2017 to move remaining appropriated funds to Equipment Reserve at the end of each
year. Information regarding those funds:
Remaining 2016 money is $42,904.20 and 2017 money is $62,233.23, totaling
$105,137.43. At the end of December 2017, $100,000 was moved from highway savings
to equipment reserves per former Supervisor Rider, but no board resolution to do that.
Does the board want to transfer $105,137.43 or just $5,137.43 because $100,000 already
moved? This is just moving money from savings to savings in the highway fund. Debit
DA231 – Equipment Reserves and Credit DA201 - Highway Savings.
Supervisor McGee motioned and seconded by Councilperson Bryant to accept Resolution
#2018-24Highway Equipment Reserve.
Resolution #2018- 25 Highway Equipment Reserve
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent requested the Town Board place leftover
highway funds at the end of December 2016 and December 2017 in Account DA231, titled
“Equipment Reserves” and;
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WHEREAS the amount of leftover funds were $42,904.20 in 2016 and $62,233.23 in
2017, for a total of $105,137.43, and;
WHEREAS funds totaling $100,000 were moved from line DA201, titled “Highway
Savings“ in December of 2017 in error without a resolution, to DA231, “Equipment
Reserves”, therefore be it
RESOLVED that line DA201, titled “Highway Savings”, be reduced by $5,137.43, and line
DA231, titled “Equipment Reserves" be increased by $5,137.43.
Vote on Resolution #2018–24: Councilperson Bryant aye, Councilperson Carpenter aye,
Councilperson Mehaffey aye, Councilperson Sims aye, Supervisor McGee aye.
Dental Insurance Contract: Supervisor McGee stated the dental insurance for the town
employees has been cancelled because of non-payment in August of 2017. She stated
they couldn’t do a reinstatement, they had to have a new contract.
Councilperson Carpenter made a motion seconded by Councilperson Bryant to authorize
Supervisor McGee to sign a dental insurance contract for current full time employees and
retirees.
Discussion: Supervisor McGee will obtain signatures from employees regarding
insurance. She said the dental insurance was not purchased through the Consortium
Insurance as it was too expensive. She also advised that the Board should address the
insurance policies in the town policy manual.
Vote on Dental Insurance: Councilperson Bryant aye, Councilperson Carpenter aye,
Councilperson Mehaffey aye, Councilperson Sims aye, Supervisor McGee aye.
Clean Earth Septic Service: Councilperson Carpenter motioned with a seconded by
Councilperson Bryant to sign the contact with Clean Earth Septic Service.
Discussion: The funds for this service will come out of the general fund. The service is for
drainage of the separate holding drain tank at the highway department.
Vote on Clean Earth Septic Service: Councilperson Bryant aye, Councilperson Carpenter
aye, Councilperson Mehaffey aye, Councilperson Sims aye, Supervisor McGee aye.
Recommendation by Insurance Company
Supervisor McGee stated that the Town Insurance requested a few items for the policy.
One was a Certification of Insurance from the food pantry which she has received. The
other request was for the Community Building,182 Enfield Main Road, to have an awning
placed over the back entrance. The Board questioned why and if it was really needed.
Supervisor McGee said she had already arranged with Superintendent Rollins to get
calcium and a new shovel for taking care of the sidewalk. The Board decided to let the
insurance company know this awning discussion was pending. Supervisor McGee will
contact the insurance company about the decisions.
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Privilege of the Floor
Edith Ryan, Enfield, restated she was upset about the traffic speed on Hayts Road. She
would like to receive a recommendation from the Town Board to change the speed limit.
Ithaca has already requested a lower speed limit for the road and it was denied. She said
she would do a petition for a 35 mile an hour or 45 mile an hour limit for a 6 mile stretch.
Supervisor McGee said if Edith Ryan brought a petition to the board she would look into
what, if any, action the Town Board could take if they were willing.
Announcements
Councilperson Sims announced the Enfield grange monthly Potluck Dinners are open to
all of the community. They occur the third Sunday of the month from 5 to 7 pm and
everyone brings a dish to pass if they can. This coming Sunday, February 18,Fire Safety
will be discussed.
Pat Dougherty announced that on May 16 the Assessment Review will be held at the
Enfield Town Hall from 3 to 6 p.m. May 2 is training for the Assessment Board.
Adjournment: Supervisor McGee moved with a second by Councilperson Sims to adjourn
the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Thompson
Enfield Deputy Town Clerk