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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-2021-Town-Board-Organizational-Meeting- Draft MinutesDRAFT MINUTES Jan 13, 2021
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Town of Enfield
Regular Town Board Meeting
Wednesday January 13th, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom Meeting Portal
TOWN OF ENFIELD 2021 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84243449140
Call in Number: (646) 876- 9923 (landline or cell) (For computer or smartphone)
Meeting ID: 842 4344 9140 Password: 14850
http://townofenfield.org/virtual-board-meetings
Regular Meeting
Present: Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson Virginia Bryant, Councilperson Robert Lynch,
Councilperson James Ricks, Town Clerk Ellen Woods, Code Enforcement Officer Alan Teeter, Planning Board
Chairperson Daniel Walker, Highway Superintendent Buddy Rollins, Town Bookkeeper Brian McIlroy, Deputy
Town Clerk Patricia Speno, The Honorable Judge Betty Poole, County Legislator Anne Koreman, County
Legislator Dave McKenna, A4TD Regional Coordinator Marlene Patrick
Call to Order: 6:30 PM
Privilege of the Floor- Limited to 3 minutes per speaker- including Pledge of Allegiance if you so
choose (See General Guide for Procedure for information)
Ann Rider
Additions and Changes to the agenda: Consent Agenda to end due to Williamson Law internet issues at the Town
Hall per Town Clerk Ellen Woods request.
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved to approve the 2020 Minutes.
Discussion: Councilperson Virginia Bryant, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson James Ricks,
Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote: Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE, Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks ABSTAIN,
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
1 Abstained 3 AYE’s Motion carried
Correspondence: Diane Armine, re: Town Clerks Resolution. (read by Councilperson Robert Lynch)
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Resolution # 2-2021 Town Board Meeting Dates
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved to amendment to include meetings held via zoom environment.
Vote: Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE, Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks Aye,
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE amendment carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved to discuss the Town Board Meeting Dates
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Discussion: Councilperson Robert Lynch, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson Virginia Bryant,
Councilperson James Ricks
It was agreed the meetings will be held once a month at 6:30 PM with special meetings as needed
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved to vote:
Vote: Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE, Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks Aye,
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution #2-2021 carried
Monthly Reports
County Legislator- Anne Koreman/Dave McKenna
Town Supervisor’s Report- Stephanie Redmond
Town Clerk Report- Ellen Woods
●Town Clerk Ellen Woods introduced A4TD’s (Associates for Training and Development) Regional Coordinator
Marlene Patrick. Marlene introduced the SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program) and a
partnership with the Town Clerk’s office. A4TD will appoint an intern to assist at the Town Hall with the
Town Clerk.
Code Enforcement Report-Alan Teeter
Enfield Fire Company- Greg Stevenson/Denny Hubbell
Planning Board Report- Dan Walker
Highway Superintendent Report- Buddy Rollins
Tompkins County Council of Govts- Robert Lynch
New Business
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 3-2021 Department Hours
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote: Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE, Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 3-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 4-2021 Town Board Regular Meeting Outline
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
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All AYE resolution # 4-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 5-2021 General Rules for Procedure and
Guidelines for Public Comment
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE, Councilperson James
Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 5-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 6-2021 Bi-Weekly Pay Periods
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE, Councilperson James
Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 6-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 7-2021 Paid Holidays
● Councilperson James Ricks amended resolution #7-2021 including “Juneteenth”
(June 13th, a national holiday)
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote on amendment: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE, Councilperson James
Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE amendment carried
●Amended to include the Friday after Thanksgiving
Councilperson Robert Lynch moved to amend the resolution to include the Friday after Thanksgiving as a paid
holiday.
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on amendment: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE amendment carried
Vote on resolution #7-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE amended resolution #7-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 8-2021 Town Email Accounts
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on resolution: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 8-2021 carried
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Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 9-2021 Official Newspaper Ithaca Journal
Discussion: Councilperson Robert Lynch, Councilperson Virginia Bryant, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Town Clerk
Ellen Woods
Vote on resolution # 9-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 9-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 10-2021 Code of Ethics
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on resolution # 10-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 10-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 11-2021 Records Access Officer
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on resolution # 11-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 11-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 12-2021 Deputy Town Supervisor
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Discussion: Councilperson Robert Lynch, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Town Clerk Ellen Woods
Vote on resolution # 12-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch NAY, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
1 NAY 3 AYE’s resolution # 12-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 13-2021 Deputy Highway Superintendent
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote on resolution # 13-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 13-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 14-2021 Community Building Custodian
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on resolution # 14-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 14-2021 carried
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Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 15-2021 Planning Board Clerk – no additional salary
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on resolution # 15-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 15-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 16-2021 Code Enforcement Officer
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Discussion: Councilperson Robert Lynch, Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on resolution # 16-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 16-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 17-2021 Court Clerk
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on resolution # 17-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 17-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 18-2021 Deputy Town Clerk
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Discussion: Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote on resolution # 18-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 18-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved Resolution # 19-2021 Tax Collector
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Discussion: Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote on resolution # 19-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 19-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 20-2021 Deputy Tax Collector
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
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Vote on resolution # 20-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 20-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 21-2021 Establishing Position of Maintenance for Buildings and
Grounds
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Discussion: Councilperson Robert Lynch, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson Virginia Bryant,
Town Clerk Ellen Woods
Vote on resolution # 21-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 21-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 22-2021 Public Officials/Town Employees
Pay Schedule
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Vote on resolution # 22-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson Virginia Bryant AYE,
Councilperson James Ricks AYE Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 22-2021 carried
Resolution #_X__- 2021 Management of Town Website, Emails, and Hosting
Motion to table resolution
2nd Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Discussion: Councilperson Robert Lynch, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson
Virginia Bryant, Town Clerk Ellen Woods
Vote to table: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE (Councilperson Virginia Bryant not available)
Quorum - All AYE resolution tabled
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 23-2021 Year End Budget Modifications
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote on resolution # 23-2021: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE resolution # 23-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 24-2021 Town Board Advisory
Committee/Position Appointments
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch.
Discussion: Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson Robert Lynch, Councilperson James Ricks
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-Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved to amendment to strike the Recreation Partnership
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch.
Vote to amendment: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye Amendment carried
Vote to resolution: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye Amended resolution # 24-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 25-2021 Authorize Funding and Attendance for
Newly Elected Official Training
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Discussion: Councilperson James Ricks, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Town Clerk Ellen Woods
Vote on resolution: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye resolution # 25-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 26- 2021 Budget Modification for Broadband
Study
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote on resolution: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE, Supervisor
Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye resolution # 26-2021 carried
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 27-2021 Town Bookkeeper
2nd Councilperson James Ricks; vote: All AYE amendment carried
Councilperson Robert Lynch moved to amend the 12k salary to 10k.
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved amended resolution #27-2020
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote on amended resolution: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks
AYE, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All AYE amended resolution #27-2021 carried
Resolution #___-2021 Town Clerk Resolution
(Motion denied)
Councilperson Robert Lynch moved resolution to support community wide vaccination against
COVID-19
2nd Councilperson James Ricks
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Discussion: Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson James Ricks, Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote on resolution: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE,
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond NAY
2 AYE’s 1 NAY resolution denied
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved resolution # 28-2021 Storage Cabinets for
the Enfield Community Council
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch.
Vote to amendment: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye resolution # 28-2021 carried
●Hiring and purchasing freeze discussion:
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved to table resolution...
“Whereas necessary Highway work can be performed be it resolved to lift the
2020 Hiring and Purchasing Freeze.”
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye resolution tabled until Audit meeting January 19, 2021
Comp Plan Discussion: Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson Robert Lynch, Town Clerk Ellen Woods
Personnel Committee Discussion
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond moved to table discussion.
2nd Councilperson Robert Lynch
Vote to table discussion: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye discussion tabled until February 10, 2021
Councilperson Robert Lynch moved resolution # 31-2021 to fill the Town Board
Councilperson Vacancy
2nd Supervisor Stephanie Redmond
Vote: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE
Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye resolution tabled
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Consent Agenda:
Audit Claims: The Town Board Authorizes the Town Supervisor to pay General Fund Vouchers 1 to 20 dated
January 13, 2021 in the amount of $62, 293.49. Highway Fund Vouchers 1 to 18 dated January 13, 2021 in the
amount of $67,760.74 and Fire Department Vouchers 21 to 22 dated January 13, 2021 in the amount $101,034.00.
Moved by Councilperson Robert Lynch
2nd Supervisor Stephanie Redmond
Vote: Councilperson Robert Lynch AYE, Councilperson James Ricks AYE, Supervisor Stephanie Redmond AYE
All Aye Consent agenda carried
Privilege of the Floor: Town Clerk Ellen Woods, Honorable Judge Betty Poole, Highway Superintendent Buddy
Rollins, Town Bookkeeper Brian McIlroy, Deputy Town Clerk Patricia Speno, Art Godin
Announcements: 211, CoVid, taxes, Food Pantry, 284 posted on website
Councilperson James Ricks moved to adjourn
2nd Supervisor Stephanie Redmond
Adjournment: 9:22 PM
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TOWN OF ENFIELD 2021 ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS
Resolution # 2-2021 Town Board Meeting Dates
RESOLVED, the regular meeting of the Enfield Town Board shall be held monthly on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month, at 6:30 pm, at the Enfield Community Building, 182 Enfield Main Road,
Ithaca, NY 14850
Resolution # 3-2021 Department Hours
RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby establishes the work hours of the:
• Highway Department to be from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. •
Town Clerk to be- Mon. 3PM to 6 PM, Tues. 3PM to 7 PM,. 9:30AM to 1:30 PM, Sat.
10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
• Code Enforcement Office to be from 8:30AM to 11:00 AM Monday through Thursday
and Wednesday from 5PM to 7PM,
• Town Court to commence at 10:00 AM on Mondays unless it is a holiday.
Resolution # 4-2021 Town Board Regular Meeting Outline
RESOLVED, the order for conducting business at the regular Town Board meetings is as follows:
Call Meeting to Order
Privilege of the Floor (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker - including Pledge of Allegiance if you so
choose)
Communications
County Legislator’s Report
Supervisor’s Report
Town Clerk Report
Highway Superintendent Report
Code Enforcement Report
Enfield Volunteer Fire Company Report
Planning Board Report
Tompkins County Council of Governments
Committee Reports: The following committee reports will be expected quarterly at March,
June, September, and December Regular Town Board meetings (or more frequently as needed
by the Board or Committees)
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Please come prepared to give the board a report on recent issues and concerns your committee
is working on as well as upcoming items of importance to Enfield:
Environmental Management Council- Maureen Bolton
Enfield Community Council- Ann Rider/Virginia Bryant
Tompkins County Youth Board- Lisa Monroe
Food Pantry- Jean Owens
Cayuga Lake Watershed IO- Becky Sims
Tompkins Health Consortium- Ellen Woods
Cemetery Committee- Bob Lynch
Water Protection Committee- Nancy Spero
Consent Agenda*
Old Business*
New Business*
Announcements
Privilege of the Floor (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
Adjournment
RESOLVED, the order for conducting any special meetings is as follows:
Call Meeting to Order
Changes to the Agenda
Privilege of the Floor (Limited to 3 minutes per speaker - including Pledge of Allegiance if you so
choose)
Consent Agenda*
Old Business*
New Business*
Announcements
Adjournment
*Action Items
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Resolution # 5-2021 General Rules for Procedure and Guidelines for Public Comment
RESOLVED, in an effort to foster an orderly meeting process, the following rules and guidelines
will be used and enforced at all Town Board meetings:
GENERAL GUIDE FOR PROCEDURE
The Supervisor shall preside at meetings. In the Supervisor’s absence the Deputy Supervisor
shall preside. The presiding officer may debate, move and take other action that may be taken
by other members of the Board. Board members are not required to rise but must be
recognized by the presiding officer before making motions. A member, once recognized, shall
not be interrupted when speaking unless it is to call him/her to order. If a member, while
speaking, be called to order, according to the agreed upon purposes set forth in this resolution,
they shall cease speaking until the question of order is determined by vote of the entire board.
If determined to be in order, they shall be permitted to proceed.
The board commits to adhere to Resolution #2017-50, Town of Enfield Chooses Civility
Resolution, in all discussions to achieve the purpose of fairness and reasonable discourse. For
purposes of process, organization, and legal requirements, parliamentary procedure will guide
the Town Board in its work. There is no limit to the number of times a member may speak on a
question. Motions to close or limit debate may be entertained but shall require a two-thirds
vote.
GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment / Privilege of the Floor
period of the meeting or at such other time as a majority of the Board shall allow.
• Speakers may stand at their seats if they are able.
• Speakers must give their name, address and organization, if any.
• Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer.
• Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes on a given topic.
• Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker. • Board
members may, with the permission of the Supervisor, interrupt a speaker during their
remarks, but only for the purpose of clarification or information.
• All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any member thereof. •
Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and
good taste. Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written
communication at any time.
AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE:
The foregoing procedures may be amended from time to time by a majority vote of the Board.
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Resolution # 6-2021 Bi-Weekly Pay Periods
RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby establishes the following bi-weekly pay periods (ending at
midnight) for this year:
January 1, 2021
January 15, 2021
January 29, 2021
February 12,
2021 February
26, 2021 March
12, 2021 March
26, 2021 April 9,
2021
April 23,
2021 May 7,
2021
May 21, 2021
June 4, 2021
June 18, 2021
July 2, 2021
July 16, 2021
July 30, 2021
August 13, 2021
August 27, 2021
September 10,
2021 September
24, 2021
October 8, 2021
October 22, 2021
November 5, 2021
November 19, 2021
December 3, 2021
December 17, 2021
December 31, 2021
January 7, 2022
Checks are available the following Thursday.
Payroll frequency is Bi-weekly.
Resolution # 7-2021 Paid Holidays
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following paid holidays for employees. Town
offices will be closed on these dates:
January 1, 2021 New Year’s Day
January 18, 2021 Martin Luther King Day
February 15, 2021 President’s Day
May 31, 2021 Memorial Day
July 4, 2021 Independence Day
September 6, 2021 Labor Day
October 11, 2021 Columbus Day /Indigenous People’s Day
November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day
November 25, 2021 Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2021 Christmas Day
(One) Floating Holiday
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Resolution # 8-2021 Town EMail Accounts
RESOLVED, the Town Board has official email accounts for all Town employees and elected
officials for use in their official capacities. These email accounts will be connected to our official
website domain, @townofenfield.org. Ownership of and access to these communications will
be with the Town of Enfield. All employees and elected officials will set up accounts and use
their account for Town business after it is set up for as long as they work for or serve the Town
of Enfield.
Resolution # 9-2021 Official Newspaper
RESOLVED, The Ithaca Journal, a newspaper regularly published and having general circulation
in the Town, is hereby designated as the Official Newspaper for the Town of Enfield and;
RESOLVED, the Town will post all Public Notices on the town website at
www.townofenfield.org
Resolution # 10-2021 Code of Ethics
RESOLVED, all Public Officials, appointees, and employees for the Town of Enfield are subject to
the Code of Ethics as adopted by the Town which is written in the Policies and Procedures
Manual in the Employee Handbook.
Resolution # 11-2021 Records Access Officer
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk Ellen Woods, shall be appointed as the Town's Record Access
Officer and;
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk will serve as the person who receives all FOIL requests.
Resolution #____-2021 Deputy Town Supervisor – salary at $10,000/year, paid quarterly
RESOLVED, the Town Board establishes the Office of Deputy Supervisor to act for and in place
of the Supervisor in his/her absence
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Resolution # 12-2021 Deputy Highway Superintendent – $.75 differential to current hourly wage,
paid bi-weekly
RESOLVED, the Town Board establishes the Office of Deputy Highway Superintendent to act for
and in place of the highway Superintendent in his absence, and further
RESOLVED, the Highway Superintendent appoints Brandon McGee to fill this position.
Resolution # 13-2021 Community Building Custodian– salary of $80.00/twice monthly, paid
monthly
RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints Pat Baker fill this position until further notice.
Resolution # 14-2021 Planning Board Clerk – no additional salary
RESOLVED, the Town Board establishes the Office of Planning Board Clerk to act as the
secretary for the Planning Board, to keep minutes and schedule meetings and other support
functions the Board may need or require and;
RESOLVED, the Town Clerk will complete or delegate these duties.
Resolution # 15-2021 Code Enforcement Officer – salary at $29,950.00/year, paid monthly
RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints Alan Teeter to fill the position of Code Enforcement
Officer.
Resolution # 16-2021 Court Clerk – salary at $12,000.00/year, paid monthly RESOLVED, the Town
Justice appoints Tiffany Poole to fill this position.
Resolution # 17-2021 Deputy Town Clerk – salary at $10,000.00/year, paid monthly
RESOLVED, the Town Clerk appoints Patricia Speno
Resolution # 18-2021 Tax Collector- salary at $2,000.00/year, paid monthly RESOLVED,
the Town Board establishes the position of the Tax Collector and;
RESOLVED, the Town Clerk will complete or delegate the duties of the Tax Collector.
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Resolution # 19-2021 Establishing Position of Maintenance for Buildings and Grounds
RESOLVED, the Town Board establishes the position of Enfield Buildings and Grounds Personnel – at
$18.00 per hour/paid bi-weekly/hours to be determined
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to advertise and fill this position.
Resolution # 20-2021 Deputy Tax Collector
Resolution # 21-2021 Public Officials/Town Employees Pay Schedule
RESOLVED, the following salaries and pay schedule for all Town Officials and employees, is
approved for 2021:
• Town Supervisor - $24,000.00/year; paid monthly
• Town Councilpersons - $3500.00 each/year; paid quarterly
• Town Clerk - $22,000.00/year; paid monthly
• Tax Collector – $2,000.00/year; paid monthly
• Town Justice - $17,000.00/year; paid monthly
• Highway Superintendent - $61,500.00/year; paid monthly
• Machine Equipment Operator - Motor Equipment Operator – Hiring rate - $17.00/ hour; after
90 days, rate will be increased to the working rate $18.00/hour. Pay rate may increase yearly
with Town Board approval as requested by the Highway Superintendent.
• Part time and seasonal Highway employees will have a hire rate of $16.00/hr.-$20.00/hr. as
determined by the Highway Superintendent.
• Merit Increases – An employee may receive a pay increase based upon the employee’s past
performance. The merit increase will be granted at the discretion of the Town Board.
Resolution #__X__-2021 Management of Town Website, Emails, and Hosting
WHEREAS the Town of Enfield utilizes the town website for most communications and
information presentation to the public, and;
WHEREAS the Town of Enfield utilizes designated town email addresses for communication
with the public and within the offices of the Town, and;
WHEREAS the Town of Enfield purchases and manages a hosting service for website and email
management and hosting, and;
RESOLVED, these tasks will be managed and delegated under the office of Town Board.
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Resolution # 22-2021 – Year End Budget Modifications
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the bookkeeper to make all necessary year end budget
modifications to facilitate the year end process
Resolution # 24-2021 - Amended Town Board Advisory Committee/Position Appointments
RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby makes the following Advisory Committee/Position
Appointments:
Environmental Management Council- Maureen Bolton
Enfield Community Council- Ann Rider/ Councilperson Virginia Bryant
Tompkins County Youth Board- Lisa Monroe
Food Pantry- Jean Owens
Cayuga Lake Watershed IO- Becky Sims
Cemetery Committee- Councilperson Robert Lynch
Water Protection Committee- Nancy Spero
Town Historian- Susan Thompson
-Strike Recreation Partnership
Planning Board- Chair: Dan Walker; Ann Chaffee; Richard Teeter; Henry Hansteen; Mike
Carpenter; Alternates: Joe Dawson and Aaron Abb
Tompkins County Council of Governments-Councilperson Robert Lynch, Alternate: Supervisor,
Stephanie Redmond
Ithaca Tompkins Transportation Council- Supervisor Stephanie Redmond Greater
Tompkins Area Health Insurance Consortium- Supervisor Stephanie Redmond
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization- Becky Sims, Alternate: Supervisor Stephanie
Redmond
Resolution # 25-2021 Attendance at Newly Elected Town Officials Training WHEREAS,
the Town of Enfield values training opportunities for Town officials, and;
WHEREAS, new Town Board members James Ricks and Michael Miles will benefit from the
Office of State Comptroller Newly Elected Town Official training, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Enfield Town Board authorizes attendance and funding for
Councilpersons James Ricks and Michael Miles to attend the OSC training for Newly Elected
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Town Officials. Resolution # 26-2021 Budget Modification for Broadband Study
WHEREAS, On October 14, 2020 the Enfield Town Board unanimously approved a $5000
expenditure to be allocated to the Tompkins County Broadband Planning Study, therefore be
it
RESOLVED, the Enfield Town Board adopts Budget Amendment #_____-2021 to decrease
A1990.4 Contingent Account and increase A6497.4 Economic Development, Equipment and Capital
Outlay
Resolution # 27-2021 Town Bookkeeper – salary at $10,000.00/year, paid bi-weekly RESOLVED,
the Supervisor is hereby authorized to designate a Town Bookkeeper, and further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor is authorized to list the Bookkeeper on the Town Security Insurance
Policy, and further
RESOLVED, the Supervisor appoints Brian Mckilroy to fill this position.
Resolution # 28-2021 Storage Cabinets for the Enfield Community Council
WHEREAS, black storage cabinets in the lower level of the community building is used by
the Community Council as storage space for summer camp supplies, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Town of Enfield will sell the cabinets to the Enfield Community Council to be
moved to their new building for $1 each