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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-12-2020 Regular Town Board Meeting Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting Enfield Community Building Wednesday, February 12, 2020 6:30 p.m. Present: Town Supervisor Beth McGee, Town Councilperson Virginia Bryant, Town Councilperson Robert Lynch, Town Councilperson Stephanie Redmond, Town Clerk Ellen Woods. Town Councilperson Mimi Mehaffey - excused Call to Order​: 6:35 pm Additions and changes to the Agenda​: Adding Budget Amendment for CHIPS to Consent Agenda Remove Minutes from Consent Agenda Have a note for Correspondence from Historian after Privilege of the Floor. Adding Courtney Bailey to give the ECC Report at the beginning of Committee Reports Privilege of the Floor​: Courtney Bailey​ - Speaks on the issue of the Pledge of Allegiance being removed. Reads the Original Pledge of Allegiance. States that she personally omits the part about God herself. Believes it is wrong to start Town Business without the Pledging allegiance to the County in which our Country resides. Another note: Family Reading Partnership interested in an Enfield Resident to sit on the Family Reading Partnership Committee Dave Dimmick​ would like to say the Pledge of Allegiance and asks any so inclined to stand with him. Action item:​ Supervisor McGee states that Dave Dimmick has also written a letter to the Board which she will make available to the Board. Helen Heatherington​ - Asks ‘Wasn’t that beautiful?’ (referring to the Pledge of Allegiance). States: ‘We are all here because of God. God gave us this community. Her Father believed in God and our Country. We all belong to God.’ 2 DRAFT MINUTES Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting February 12, 2020 Herb Masser​ - In order to be fair to the Board, he understands that one person stood. Many Veterans here, a lot of us are offended by this. We voted you to represent us. Objects to one person making that change on the spur of the moment. Asks the Board to discuss it again and vote again. Supervisor McGee states that the Board discussed this last meeting and at the original meeting. Willing to have conversation with the whole board only when the hold Board is present . . . Herb Masser calls for another meeting . . . Supervisor McGee will put this topic on the Agenda at the next Special Meeting. Supervisor McGee states that the Board will set the date for the Special Meeting tonight and that all meetings are posted on the Town Website. Ed Heatherington​ - Leads group in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. States that he has received a letter from Supervisor McGee stating that she represents 3,500 residents. He believes that with this decision the Board was catering to the minority. Tammy Alling​ - Has to give up things for their beliefs or ideas . . . Where are her rights? Questions about posting letters online. Teresa Guler​ thanked the group for all their hard work. Tradition for a very long time. Asks for discussion & compromise. Thank’s Town Clerk . . . Asks for more discussion in the future. Julie Schroeder​ would like to speak in support of the action to eliminate the Pledge Bev Rollins​ to say I was shocked, young people dying of narcotics, offended all the people in the room, the culture. Ellen Woods​ I believe in Jesus. Never have I had as much aggression directed at me as since I began to serve this community, I would ask those who believe in Jesus to follow his example of Love and Acceptance Councilperson Lynch​ believes we made a mistake. Believes everyone who makes a mistake. Moves to revisit the pledge. Plans to submit a resolution at the next meeting. Supports Stephanie Redmond. Would like the Board collectively to stand responsible. Wednesday 26 6:30 pm Special Meeting Facilities issues, Buildings & Grounds. RFP 3 DRAFT MINUTES Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting February 12, 2020 Anything else that does not get completed this evening Correspondence​: Sue Thompson Town Historian, National Trust, wants to tell the stories. 1000 places connected to women’s history. Saving Places.org Monthly Reports County Legislator Report:​ - Dave McKenna – Tompkins County Legislature Proclamation supporting Black History Month. Passed resolution for replacement of Carbon Monoxide & Fire Alarm detector. Conference Center project. Leslyn going to run. Dave McKenna believes we should put the flag back in . . . Buddy Rollins out of order. Town Clerk Report: Deputy Clerk Appointment Minutes added to the Special meeting date Justice gets to determine what the copy of record is . . . Supervisor’s Report: February 2020 1.Prepped and facilitated two regular meetings and the annual audit meeting 2.Attended TCCOG 3.Wrote the Comprehensive Plan DGEIS Scope 4.Met with Planner Matt Johnston to begin preparing the Comp Plan DGEIS 5.Met with Sheriff Osborne and Jason Molino regarding the contract for Sheriff Satellite 6.Met with NYS DOT regarding salt storage and shared services opportunities 7.Met with Confidential Secretary to determine best practices and training with bookkeeper 8.Met with bookkeeper for end of the month/year needs 9.Attended an all-day Census 2020 training 10.Attended Community Conversations for the ICSD at the Enfield Community Building 11.Attended to Community Building needs 12.Coordinated insurance transition for retiree 13.Updated Grant Portal process to prepare contract materials for salt storage 14.Maintained and updated the town website 4 DRAFT MINUTES Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting February 12, 2020 15.Aside from the items above, the Town Supervisor completes the following tasks throughout each month: review all bills and prepare vouchers for board review and payment, correspondence, payroll and abstract review, budget monitoring and modifications, deposits and transfers, documentation for all meetings, resolves legal issues, attends and facilitates trainings, attendance at County level meetings, communication with employees and department heads regarding daily town operation and budget concerns, building maintenance and upgrades, purchases, resident complaints and concerns, employment and benefits administration, all actions dictated by the Town Board for the Supervisor, all other tasks that arise daily. Highway Superintendent Report: Rabies clinic May 14 Town Clean Up May week Action Item:​ Send CourtneyBailey a copy Planning Board Report: One meeting, modifications to Site Plan Review Law. Seeking one approval. One property on Hayts road. Will clarify their plan next month. Asking for updated SubDivision regulations. Code Enforcement Officer: - ​Alan Teeter 8 Bedroom Apartment Mecklenburg Road One Complaint - Followed up with Letter Reviewing Plans for Mecklenburg Road Working with Owner of Fatal Fire . . . Reviewing plans for upcoming Site Plan Review Referred to the Health Department Annual summary of permits issued: See attached Estimated value of improvements of over 5 Million Dollars Fire Company Report - ​Alan Teeter 01/02/20 General Meeting 01/09/20 CO Detector Training 01/16/20 Driver Training 5 DRAFT MINUTES Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting February 12, 2020 01/23/20 Hazmat Training 01/30/20 EMS Training Other Dates of Interest: 1/12/20 1​st ​BBQ in 2020 1/14/20 Blood Drive 02/04/20 Next Officer’s Meeting 2020 EVFC Officers Line Officers: ​Chief: Roger Lauper, Deputy Chief: Wayne Lauper, 1​st​ Assistant: Alan Teeter, 2nd Assistant Jamie Stevens, Captain Ryan Cartner Administrative Officers:​ President: Dennis Hubbell, Vice President: Greg Stevenson, Board of Directors: Larry Stilwell, Denise Hubbell, Jamie Stevens, Treasurer: Debbie Teeter, Secretary: Ellen Woods Councilperson Lynch - Town Board Fire Company Representatives. Tompkins County Council of Governments​ - Councilperson Lynch Supervisor Alt Rep/Councilperson Lynch Rep Every other month meeting TCAT services Census Takers 20/hour Children under 5 are unrepresented Safe, easy & important. No long form Town Hall copies of the form will be provided. Last date to file online is July 31 Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council: Councilperson Stephanie Redmond - Enfield representation! Discussion of local accidents and causes. Discussion of different local projects & how they will impact travel. Information on the website. Enfield Community Council: -​ Courtney Bailey Basketball started practicing in Early December 10 Girls & 11 Boys. 6 DRAFT MINUTES Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting February 12, 2020 Fire Company & United Way Youth Programs December Drop in for Participants 4H Fall Festival/Planning for Spring Events Our kids are at risk, Our kids get the best we can give. Bus route #32 has kids smoking on the bus Adult members in the community to look up to. Camp prices will have to increase this year. Exemption is gone, all members have 8 hour training. Employing part time help who is a local person. Eric is present for everything. Always someone there with safety training. Eric is trying to reach students from Home school , Odessa, TBurg. Supervisor Beth Magee suggests this. Committee Reports Finance Committee Waiting for Audit & will set a meeting date Comprehensive Plan Committee Scope/Finalized Renewable Energy Advisory Committee Councilperson Virginia Bryant- we met *Consent Agenda​: Approve Minutes from Jan. 8 Regular, Jan. 13 Audit, and Jan. 22, 2020 Special Meetings *Budget Amendment #2020-4 Move Funds For State Retirement WHEREAS, ​the amount billed for New York State Retirement for the Highway Fund exceeds the amount budgeted, RESOLVED, ​the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to decrease DA9060.81- Medical Insurance by $526.85 and increase DA9010.8- State Retirement by $526.85 *Resolution # 2020-29 Authorize Supervisor to Sign Letter of Intent to Participate in Tompkins County Hazard Mitigation Plan WHEREAS, ​the Town of Enfield is committed to participating in the Planning Partnership for the Tompkins County Resiliency and Recovery Plan - Hazard Mitigation Plan update, therefore be it 7 DRAFT MINUTES Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting February 12, 2020 RESOLVED,​ the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the letter of intent to participate in said Resiliency and Recovery Plan. Consent Agenda Supervisor Beth Magee moves that we adopt the Consent Agenda Councilperson Lynch seconds VOTE: Councilperson Bryant, Aye, Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Councilperson Mehaffey Aye, Councilperson Redmond, Aye, Supervisor McGee, Aye. Supervisor Beth Magee moves that we pay bills Councilperson Lynch seconds VOTE: Councilperson Bryant, Aye, Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Councilperson Mehaffey Aye, Councilperson Redmond, Aye, Supervisor McGee, Aye. Old Business​: Heat Pump Installation Half size exists Total price of $2,950.00 Asking county for ½ expense Councilperson Lynch notes that this sounds reasonable VOTE: All vote in favor Solar RFP - Councilperson Stephanie Redmond Board discusses Board agrees to consult attorney Guy Krough over this issue. Smoking policy Councilpereson Lynch 2 questions: McGraw v Tompkins County Smokeless Tobacco/Smoking in Private Cars Supervisor Beth MaGee reads some health reasoning . . . Dave Dimmick raises question of enforcement Councilperson Lynch raises the question if personal vehicles can still be onerous. Supervisor McGee moves that we adopt the Town of Enfield Tobacco Free Policy (with two typo corrections). 8 DRAFT MINUTES Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting February 12, 2020 VOTE: Councilperson Bryant, Aye, Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Councilperson Mehaffey Aye, Councilperson Redmond, Aye, Supervisor McGee, Aye. Comprehensive Plan Scope Councilperson McGee moves that we adopt it as Draft Environmental Impact Statement Salt Storage Update Workplan situated as a PDF Supervisor MaGee met with the State DOT plan. Wood structure metal roof 6000 ton capacity. Shared services, annual salt, 55 dollars a ton delivered from Cargill. Suggestions with modifications that would be much less costly. Councilperson Lynch is in favor of wood if we can find a way to afford it. Councilperson Redmond suggests that we work with other municipalities to save! New Business​: NYMIR - Security & Risk . . . 4 Hours & mitigating risk. Town Clerk thanks Alan Teeter for fixing the lock on the Town Hall door. Ithaca Times Census . . . Link to the Census from the Town Website . . . Haefele Ticker Computer at Town Hall to do it Tablets, they bring their own Internet Jean Owens would be interested. Country Fair in the Spring Swift 911 - Brief Message - List of Occasions under File. Privilege of the Floor Julie Schroeder - Praises the Board for Diligence & Loyalty 9 DRAFT MINUTES Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting February 12, 2020 Announcements None Adjournment 8:55 pm