HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 13, 2023 - Town Board Meeting Minutes
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Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meetfng
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
6:30 PM
In-person and Virtually via the Zoom Meetfng Platiorm
Present: Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilpersons; Jude Lemke, and Robert Lynch; Town Clerk Mary Cornell;
Highway Superintendent Barry “Buddy” Rollins
Virtual Attendance: Councilperson Cassandra Hinkle
Excused: Councilperson James Ricks
Call to Order: Supervisor Redmond called the meetfng to order at 6:30 PM
Privilege of the Floor: Councilperson Lynch led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance, and he read a letter from
Enfield Resident and Former Clerk Ellen Woods to the Town Board. The full letter is on file with the Town Clerk's Office.
Additfons & Changes to the Agenda: N/A
Correspondence: The town received a letter from the Fingerlakes Land Trust notffying the town of their intentfons to
purchase +/- 20 acres on Tucker Rd for preservatfon and instructfons on how to comment if there are any concerns.
Councilperson Lynch noted that the land in questfon lies adjacent to the planned Breezy Meadows subdivision and said
Land Trust acquisitfon would provide a good environmental buffer to the subdivision. Councilperson Lynch urged the
Supervisor to write the Fingerlakes Land Trust a letter in support of this acquisitfon. Supervisor Redmond agreed to do
so.
Quarterly Reports:
Water Protectfon – Supervisor Redmond. They are at a standstfll as they are waitfng on results and in the process of
collectfng more informatfon.
Enfield Community Council: Cortney Bailey - The summer program (summer camp) had 40 children enrolled this year.
The summer camp had a focus of gardening and sustainability. They received a grant to put in a rainwater collectfon unit
for the community garden. They also had summer camp STEM and natural science actfvitfes. They are looking to hold
another cabin fever event. They currently have several family fitness classes going on. They have co-partnered with the
family reading partnership and have hosted family reading events. They have rented space to the Blue Raiders
Cheerleaders. Alternatfves Federal Credit Union is doing once-a-month financial planning sessions which are held at the
ECC. The Harvest Festfval is planned for September 23, 2023.
Tompkins County Youth Board: No Report
Food Pantry: Robert Lynch read the report that Food Pantry Director Jean Owens submitted. The full report is on file with
the Town Clerk’s Office.
Cayuga Lake Watershed IO: Stephanie Redmond. They are stfll looking for a watershed manager. They had a presentatfon
on ongoing projects. They put out comments for the draft solid waste management plan.
Tompkins County Health Consortfum: This year they approved the additfon of two municipalitfes, they have entered into
a long-term lease agreement for office space in Cayuga Heights. They are looking for ways to improve benefits for small
municipalitfes and have contracted with a company to assist with this. They had an increase in costs of 8.5% this year.
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Cemetery Committee: N/A
Environmental Management Council: Peter Penniman – The focus has been organizing their conference which will be
held in Ithaca NY. A lot of the event will be virtual. He wanted to call attentfon to a report on Adirondack salt reductfon,
which took several years to produce. The need for safe roads and the impact on the environment is a focus and they
have put together several key stakeholders to discuss these needs. They came out with a set of recommendatfons and
want to set a standard for the state. The State uses 3 tfmes the amount of salt that small towns do. These
recommendatfons will take extensive training and educatfon to put into practfce. Funding will be offered to offset the
expense of these endeavors. He is hoping that they can come up with a task force that can enforce salt reductfon
throughout the state.
Monthly Reports
County Legislature: Randy Brown – The full report is on file with the Town Clerk’s Office. Councilperson Lynch had a
comment regarding broadband, he has broadband and has great service, even though he is located in a red-dotted area
on the service map. He wondered why some of the red-dotted areas are on the map and if it is accurate, Randy will look
into this as he has some of the same concerns.
Town Supervisor: Stephanie Redmond – In additfon to the normal dutfes of the Office of Town Supervisor, she met with
The Town Bookkeeper, Brad Pinsky, and Jay Franklin regarding the transitfon of Fire Protectfon/District tax procedures.
She met with the park committee and they will be meetfng with the Design Connect program.
Town Clerk Report: Mary Cornell – In additfon to the normal dutfes of the Office of Town Clerk, Clerk Cornell updated the
Board on the status of building signs. The first company that she was working with did not work out. Clerk Cornel
contacted Eastern Signs in Elmira and the process is well underway to procuring the signs, they should arrive and be
installed before the end of the year. Clerk Cornell asked in the respect of saving tfme to no longer give a report at Town
Board Meetfngs as historically Town Clerks do not give reports at these meetfngs. The Clerk’s report wil be removed from
future meetfngs.
Highway Superintendent Report- Barry “Buddy” Rollins, they are winding down on summer projects and doing normal
maintenance. Supervisor Redmond asked if they stfll need funding for some culvert pipes on Fish Rd, Superintendent
Rollins stated that they need to complete the replacement of the culvert pipes. Councilperson Lynch thanked the
highway department for their swift work on Gray Rd.
Code Enforcement Report: Alan Teeter – No report this month
Volunteer Fire Company: Alan Teeter – No report this month. Councilperson Lynch shared his quarterly report as a liaison
between the Town Board/Fire Company. The full report is on file with the Town Clerk and is posted on the Town Website.
Planning Board Report: Dan Walker – The planning board wrapped up their review of the subdivision regulatfons and he
sent out the draft version to the Town Board.
Tompkins County Council of Govts – Robert Lynch. No report.
Consent Agenda:
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Audit Claims – General Fund vouchers #19-221, dated September 13, 2023, in the amount of $29,904.48.
Highway Fund vouchers #136-158 dated September 13, 2023, in the amount of $287,968.97. SF Fund voucher #210
dated September 13, 2023, in the amount of $5,442.75.
Approval of Minutes – August 9, 2023
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lynch seconded. No discussion:
Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
New Business:
Discussion: Basketball Court. Supervisor Redmond. Greg Hutnik had reached out to the two additfonal suggested
companies and he had not received a response from them. He would like to go with Lambert and Sons. Councilperson
Lynch asked if we knew if Lambert and Sons offer prevailing wage and if this was a requirement the Town must follow.
They originally quoted $8,000 and then went up to $9,000 with the additfonal work needed. They have said they could
charge less if the site work is completed before they start.
RFP’s : Highway Generator and the estfmate for the Clerk’s Office remodel. Councilperson Lemke moved and
Councilperson Lynch seconded. Discussion: Supervisor Redmond shared that the RPF’s are ready.
RFP for Town of Enfield Town Clerk’s Office Remodel
September 14, 2023
PRC# 2023009795 - Town Hall Office Remodel
Introductfon
The Town of Enfield (the “Town”) is seeking to remodel the Town Clerk’s Office at 168 Enfield Main Road
Scope of Work
The Town is requestfng proposals from qualified NY contractors to remodel the Town Clerk’s Office in the Enfield Town
Hall at 168 Enfield Main Road. Proposals must be in adherence with these bid documents.
Project Specificatfons
• The total cost of the project’s base bid shall not exceed $50,000.
• The Contractor must:
1. Remove ductwork.
2. Remove and dispose of the tfle ceiling.
3. Install drywall on walls and ceiling.
4. Tape and two coats of spackle.
5. Prime and paint.
6. Install new LVL flooring with an allowance of $4 per sq ft. (Town Clerk will select the flooring & color)
7. New trim.
8. Build a drop-down countertop 55" gate.
9. New light fixtures 7-8 needed. (Town Clerk will assist in the selectfon of the lights)
10. Install new closet outlet/light fixture.
11. Clean up and remove all debris.
• Project must be complete before July 1, 2024
• The Contractor shall strictly follow all public works and prevailing wage rules and shall abide by the PRC number
and its stated requirements for this project.
• The Contractor specifically agrees to follow the provisions of the Workers’ Compensatfon Law and all
requirements of Artfcle 15 of the Executfve Law relatfng to discriminatfon in employment.
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• This bid is not and shall not be subject to New York State Sales Tax or local sales taxes.
Project schedule
November 7, 2023: Deadline for submission of bids/proposals
*Proposed deadline for Notfce of Award 30 days after submission deadline
*Proposed deadline for signed project contract 30 days after Notfce of Award
*Proposed deadline for project completfon 30 days after project contract signed
Proposal Submittal deadline and process
Interested and qualified contractors must submit a proposal no later than November 7, 2023. Proposals shall be mailed
to Mary Cornell, Town Clerk, at Town Clerk’s Office at 168 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
It is the responsibility of each bidder before submitting a bid: to consider federal, state and local laws and regulatfons
that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the work and services; to study and carefully correlate
bidder’s knowledge and observatfons with the bid as submitted; and to promptly notffy the Town of all conflicts, errors,
ambiguitfes or discrepancies which bidder has discovered within any bid notfces, documents, or requirements.
On request, the Town will provide each bidder access to the site to conduct such examinatfons, investfgatfons,
exploratfons, tests, and studies as each bidder deems necessary for submission of a bid. The bidder must clean-up and
restore the site to its former conditfon upon completfon of such exploratfons, investfgatfons, tests and studies. No
destructfve testfng is allowed. If there is a bid or price conditfon or variable required as based upon the inability to
perform destructfve testfng or disassembly, then such shall be clearly stated and labelled as such in each submitted bid.
All questfons about the meaning or intent of the bid requirements and documents are to be directed to the Town
Supervisor, and any interpretatfons or clarificatfons considered necessary in response to such questfons will be issued by
bid addenda and delivered to all partfes having received bid documents. Questfons received less than two days prior to
the date for scheduled bid opening may not be answered. Only questfons answered by formal written addenda will be
binding, and oral and other interpretatfons or clarificatfons, including at site visits, will be without legal effect. Addenda
may also be issued to modify the bid documents, requirements, or tfmelines, as determined by the Town.
Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed and delivered to the place where bids
are to be submitted at any tfme prior to the opening of bids. If, within twenty-four hours after bids are opened, any
bidder files a duly signed, written notfce with the Town and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable
satfsfactfon of the Town that there was a material and substantfal mistake in the preparatfon of its bid, that bidder may
be permitted to withdraw its bid, but thereafter, that bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on this project and
any future bidding for the same.
Proposal and bid requirements
Each proposal or bid shall (1) specify the correct gross or lump sum, and (2) the unit prices for each of the separate items
(including each of the Optfons). In case the amounts shown in words and the equivalents in figures do not agree, the
written words shall be considered binding. Bidder’s acknowledge that there may be Town employees and other
contractors on site, and that part of the project is to coordinate access and project sequencing. Bidders are encouraged
to visit the work site. Bidder also agrees to furnish, with each bid, copies of all licenses and permits allowing it to provide
the work services bid upon. In order to be considered, proposals must include the following:
• Company informatfon, including the primary contact person, and list of key team members and personnel,
including qualificatfons of each
• Specificatfon of proposal
• An itemized budget for the project and a total project cost
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• Proposals may not exceed 10 pages in total length.
The contract is subject to competftfve bidding under General Municipal Law § 103 on the basis of lowest responsible
bidder standards, specifically including compliance with project bidding requirements and based upon the selectfon of
the base bid plus any one or more of the approved or selected optfons. The overall savings and total productfon of each
site or proposal are proper bid review and bid award consideratfons.
In submitting a bid, the bidder automatfcally warrants and represents that:
• Bidder has examined copies of all the bid informatfon and documents, and all official addenda issued by the
Town.
• Bidder has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the project and work site, its locality, and all local
conditfons and laws and regulatfons that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of
the work and services.
• Bidder has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and carefully studying) all such
examinatfons, investfgatfons, exploratfons, tests and studies which pertain to the site or otherwise may affect the
cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the work and services as bidder considers necessary for verificatfon
of the bid price.
• Bidder has correlated the results of all such observatfons, examinatfons, investfgatfons, exploratfons, tests,
reports and studies with the terms and conditfons of the bid, and the bidder has given the Town written notfce of
all conflicts, errors or discrepancies that it has discovered in the bid documents, and any written resolutfon
thereof issued by Town is acceptable to bidder.
• The bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporatfon
and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, associatfon, organizatfon or
corporatfon; bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to submit a false or sham
bid; bidder has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporatfon to refrain from bidding; and bidder has
not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other bidder or over the Town.
General and reserved rights of the Town
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids or proposals received in response to this RFP, and to withdraw the
RFP at any tfme, at the agency’s sole discretfon and including for mere convenience. No bid or bid award is binding upon
the Town untfl a contract is approved and executed by the Town, and any inability or substantfal delay in approving or
executfng a contract will result in disqualificatfon of such Bidder and allowing the Town to proceed with negotfatfons with
the next qualified bidder with the next lowest price relatfve to the base bid and selected Optfons. The Town may seek
clarificatfons of any bid and require updated proposals from any or all bidders, including upon issuance of any addenda
or in the event of any needed project update or clarificatfon. The Town may use informatfon obtained through proposals,
site visits, management interviews, and investfgatfon of a bidder’s qualificatfons, experience, ability, or financial standing,
and any material or informatfon submitted by the bidder in response to the agency’s request for clarifying informatfon, in
the course of evaluatfng and issuing any notfce of award under this RFP. The Town also reserves the right to extend the
dates of performance after the issuance of a notfce of award for just cause, to negotfate change orders and extras, and to
eliminate non-material specificatfons when doing so is in the best interests of the Town and does not otherwise
materially violate applicable laws.
Evaluatfon Criteria
Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly at the place where bids are to be submitted. An abstract of the amounts of
the base bids and Optfons will be made available to all bidders after the opening of bids. All bids that the Town believes
to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of the bid
opening and the Town may, in its sole discretfon, release any other bid prior to that date.
In evaluatfng bids, The Town will consider the qualificatfons of bidders, bid compliance, and the price submitted with or
without any one or more selected project Optfons. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, including without
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limitatfon the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, or conditfonal bids, and further including the
rights to disregard any non-material non-conformity or error. The Town reserves the right to waive all informalitfes not
involving price, tfme, or changes in the project.
RFP for Town of Enfield Highway Generator
September 14, 2023
Introductfon
The Town of Enfield (the “Town”) is seeking to purchase a generator to be used by the Highway Department
Scope of Work
The Town is requestfng proposals for a generator to be used by the Enfield Highway Department. Proposals must be in
adherence with these bid documents.
Project Specificatfons
• New or used minimum of 80 KW can be higher KW. 1-phase diesel engine with less than 1,500 hours, and less
than 15 years old. Transportable/portable.
• This bid is not and shall not be subject to New York State Sales Tax or local sales taxes.
Project schedule
November 7, 2023: Deadline for submission of bids/proposals
*Proposed deadline for completfon of the project: December 7, 2023
Proposal Submittal deadline and process
Interested and qualified contractors must submit a proposal no later than November 7, 2023. Proposals shall be mailed
to Mary Cornell, Town Clerk, at Town Clerk’s Office at 168 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
It is the responsibility of each bidder before submitting a bid: to consider federal, state and local laws and regulatfons
that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the work and services; to study and carefully correlate
bidder’s knowledge and observatfons with the bid as submitted; and to promptly notffy the Town of all conflicts, errors,
ambiguitfes or discrepancies which bidder has discovered within any bid notfces, documents, or requirements.
On request, the Town will provide each bidder access to the site to conduct such examinatfons, investfgatfons,
exploratfons, tests, and studies as each bidder deems necessary for submission of a bid. The bidder must clean-up and
restore the site to its former conditfon upon completfon of such exploratfons, investfgatfons, tests and studies. No
destructfve testfng is allowed. If there is a bid or price conditfon or variable required as based upon the inability to
perform destructfve testfng or disassembly, then such shall be clearly stated and labelled as such in each submitted bid.
All questfons about the meaning or intent of the bid requirements and documents are to be directed to the Town
Supervisor, and any interpretatfons or clarificatfons considered necessary in response to such questfons will be issued by
bid addenda and delivered to all partfes having received bid documents. Questfons received less than two days prior to
the date for scheduled bid opening may not be answered. Only questfons answered by formal written addenda will be
binding, and oral and other interpretatfons or clarificatfons, including at site visits, will be without legal effect. Addenda
may also be issued to modify the bid documents, requirements, or tfmelines, as determined by the Town.
Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed and delivered to the place where bids
are to be submitted at any tfme prior to the opening of bids. If, within twenty-four hours after bids are opened, any
bidder files a duly signed, written notfce with the Town and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable
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satfsfactfon of the Town that there was a material and substantfal mistake in the preparatfon of its bid, that bidder may
be permitted to withdraw its bid, but thereafter, that bidder will be disqualified from further bidding on this project and
any future bidding for the same.
Proposal and bid requirements
Each proposal or bid shall (1) specify the correct gross or lump sum, and (2) the unit prices for each of the separate items
(including each of the Optfons). In case the amounts shown in words and the equivalents in figures do not agree, the
written words shall be considered binding. Bidder’s acknowledge that there may be Town employees and other
contractors on site, and that part of the project is to coordinate access and project sequencing. Bidders are encouraged
to visit the work site. Bidder also agrees to furnish, with each bid, copies of all licenses and permits allowing it to provide
the work services bid upon. In order to be considered, proposals must include the following:
• Company informatfon, including the primary contact person, and list of key team members and personnel,
including qualificatfons of each
• Specificatfon of proposal
• An itemized budget for the project and a total project cost
• Proposals may not exceed 10 pages in total length.
The contract is subject to competftfve bidding under General Municipal Law § 103 on the basis of lowest responsible
bidder standards, specifically including compliance with project bidding requirements and based upon the selectfon of
the base bid plus any one or more of the approved or selected optfons. The overall savings and total productfon of each
site or proposal are proper bid review and bid award consideratfons.
In submitting a bid, the bidder automatfcally warrants and represents that:
• Bidder has examined copies of all the bid informatfon and documents, and all official addenda issued by the
Town.
• Bidder has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the project and work site, its locality, and all local
conditfons and laws and regulatfons that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of
the work and services.
• Bidder has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and carefully studying) all such
examinatfons, investfgatfons, exploratfons, tests and studies which pertain to the site or otherwise may affect the
cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the work and services as bidder considers necessary for verificatfon
of the bid price.
• Bidder has correlated the results of all such observatfons, examinatfons, investfgatfons, exploratfons, tests,
reports and studies with the terms and conditfons of the bid, and the bidder has given the Town written notfce of
all conflicts, errors or discrepancies that it has discovered in the bid documents, and any written resolutfon
thereof issued by Town is acceptable to bidder.
• The bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporatfon
and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, associatfon, organizatfon or
corporatfon; bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to submit a false or sham
bid; bidder has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporatfon to refrain from bidding; and bidder has
not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other bidder or over the Town.
General and reserved rights of the Town
The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids or proposals received in response to this RFP, and to withdraw the
RFP at any tfme, at the agency’s sole discretfon and including for mere convenience. No bid or bid award is binding upon
the Town untfl a contract is approved and executed by the Town, and any inability or substantfal delay in approving or
executfng a contract will result in disqualificatfon of such Bidder and allowing the Town to proceed with negotfatfons with
the next qualified bidder with the next lowest price relatfve to the base bid and selected Optfons. The Town may seek
clarificatfons of any bid and require updated proposals from any or all bidders, including upon issuance of any addenda
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or in the event of any needed project update or clarificatfon. The Town may use informatfon obtained through proposals,
site visits, management interviews, and investfgatfon of a bidder’s qualificatfons, experience, ability, or financial standing,
and any material or informatfon submitted by the bidder in response to the agency’s request for clarifying informatfon, in
the course of evaluatfng and issuing any notfce of award under this RFP. The Town also reserves the right to extend the
dates of performance after the issuance of a notfce of award for just cause, to negotfate change orders and extras, and to
eliminate non-material specificatfons when doing so is in the best interests of the Town and does not otherwise
materially violate applicable laws.
Evaluatfon Criteria
Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly at the place where bids are to be submitted. An abstract of the amounts of
the base bids and Optfons will be made available to all bidders after the opening of bids. All bids that the Town believes
to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the day of the bid
opening and the Town may, in its sole discretfon, release any other bid prior to that date.
In evaluatfng bids, The Town will consider the qualificatfons of bidders, bid compliance, and the price submitted with or
without any one or more selected project Optfons. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, including without
limitatfon the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, or conditfonal bids, and further including the
rights to disregard any non-material non-conformity or error. The Town reserves the right to waive all informalitfes not
involving price, tfme, or changes in the project.
Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
Councilperson Lemke moved and Councilperson Lynch seconded to amend the RFP’s. Discussion: The Board set the bid
submittal date as November 7th and set the expected completfon dates. The bids will be opened at the November 8
Regular Town Board Meetfng.
Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
Discussion: Basketball Court: Greg Hutnik confirmed that he would like to work with Lambert & Sons and that if we could
do the site work that could potentfally save on the quote. Councilperson Lynch suggested that the Highway Dept could
assist with the site prep work. Supervisor Redmond confirmed that the highway dept. would help as long as the Town
Board allowed for funding for the use of the crew and any supplies needed.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded to authorize the Parks Committee to work with
Lambert and Sons with the understanding that the Highway Crew would assist with site prep and the Town Board
authorized to offset the expenses incurred of labor/supplies with the use of general fund funds.
Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
Discussion: Community Arts Partnership – Megan Barber introduced herself and her team and then each person spoke
more about their endeavors and what their plans are for a sculpture that they would like to create. Supervisor Redmond
asked what the next steps are. Dr. They are looking for ways to engage in the history and the fabric of our visual
exposure. She would like to engage those present to partfcipate in an actfvity. Think about your food joy, the joy food has
brought to you, your family, and your culture, the second questfon what are some food concerns, as you pay attentfon to
the resources and your actfons what are some concerns that come to mind? The third questfon is about food magic, if
you can transform anything what food magic would you complete? The last questfon – young people in the community
what are some ideas for a food sculpture what image might they create that will encourage individuals? She hoped that
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everyone had enjoyed this actfvity. It is a joy to give ourselves a pause and to reflect on our individual relatfonships with
food. Councilperson Lynch suggested that she reach out to Food Pantry Director Jean Owens. Supervisor Redmond
recommended that they may want to attend the Harvest Festfval.
RESOLUTION NO. 71-2023 – Approval of September 2023 Budget Modifications
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the 2023 budget based on updated estimates of revenues and expenditures in 2023,
and
WHEREAS, a detailed listing and description of each budget adjustment by Fund has been provided to the Town Board
for review as presented below, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Board approves the budget modifications as outlined below.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded. No Discussion.
Current Increase/Modified
Account #Description Budget (Decrease)Budget
Expenditures
A1010.4 Town Board - Contractual 2,500.00$ 100.00$ 2,600.00$
A1110.4 Justices - Contractual 1,000.00$ 500.00$ 1,500.00$
A1110.410 Justices - Conference and Mileage 250.00$ 745.00$ 995.00$
A1316.42 Bookkeeper - Williamson Programs 1,500.00$ 550.00$ 2,050.00$
A1420.4 Attorney 12,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 15,000.00$
A1620.2 Buildings - Equipment 300.00$ 550.00$ 850.00$
A1910.4 Unallocated Insurance 36,300.00$ 1,050.00$ 37,350.00$
A7550.4 Celebrations - Contractual 500.00$ 600.00$ 1,100.00$
A7555.4 Beautification - Contractual 1,000.00$ 150.00$ 1,150.00$
A9710.8 SEC Filing Fees 225.00$ 695.00$ 920.00$
A9710.81 Professsional Fees - Financing -$ 4,010.00$ 4,010.00$
A9710.7 Serial Bonds - Interest 37,145.00$ (4,705.00)$ 32,440.00$
A1990.4 Contingent Account 16,964.00$ (6,000.00)$ 10,964.00$
Total Expenditure Adjustments 1,245.00$
Revenues
A2610 Justice Court - Fines and Fees 5,000.00$ 1,245.00$ 6,245.00$
Total Revenue Adjustments 1,245.00$
Description of Proposed Adjustments: These General Fund budget adjustments address spending in excess of the budget plan for a
number of areas. Town Board contractaul expenses include the AOT conference and a number of public hearing notices. The Justice
Court had additional expenses for training new staff and establishing the office for transition to new judge - these expenditures are
covered by additoinal court revenue. Insurance costs increased due to liability coverage for new equipment. Attorney fees include
bond counsel for salt barn financing. There were also adjustments for costs associated with bond issue and required SEC filings -
savings in estimated bond interest will cover this. Funds were also added for beautification and celebrations (fire company
anniversary). Building equipment costs were for security cameras. The contingency account is used to cover all but the court and
professional fees for bond financing.
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Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
Discussion: Personnel Manual Changes: Blixy Taetzsch – The changes were talked about at length at the last Town Board
meetfng. She isn’t 100% sure that she captured everything that was suggested to be changed. She went over the changes
she had made. Major changes to note - Anyone who would be considered a permanent employee with 20 or more hours
a week would have access to both medical and dental benefits. She will add verbiage if individuals move from the Legacy
plan they will be unable to re-enroll in the Legacy plan. The Town Board thanked Blixy for all of her work on the manual.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded to approve the Employee Manual as modified.
Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
Resolutfon #2023-72 ECC ARPA Expenditures
WHEREAS the Enfield Community Council (ECC) provides many community services to the residents of the Town of
Enfield, now therefore be it;
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Enfield approves the dispersal of $45,000 to the ECC for community
programming from of American Rescue Plan Act funds, and further be it;
RESOLVED the funds will be dispersed as follows:
October 1, 2023: $10,000
October 1, 2024: $17,000
October 1, 2025: $18,000
Let’s Have Fun: Building Social Skills and Life Experiences in the Enfield Community
An ARPA Proposal from the Enfield Community Council
● The Covid pandemic further isolated families/individuals in a rural, sparsely populated community where
transportatfon was already a challenge for many.
● Much attentfon has been given to children’s academic losses, but children also lost the opportunity to spend
tfme together and build social skills.
● The Enfield Community Council (ECC) is uniquely positfoned to develop and implement high-quality programs for
our children, families and individuals of all ages with a focus on fun ways to build social skills through exceptfonal
experiences.
● ECC proposes a three-tfered approach to engaging Enfield youth and their families:
o Experientfal Opportunitfes for youth through the Summer Camp programs
o Exploratfonal Adventures for families (trips to see a baseball game in Syracuse, etc.)
o Career Exploratfon and Exposure for our teens (trips to learn about jobs at places like Cayuga Milk
Products, the State Capital, etc., speakers’ series from trade professionals
● Many of these proposed programs would happen by charter bus and would include lunch and/or snacks
as well tour guides and special presentatfons.
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● Trips could cost between $500 and $2000, depending on number attending, locatfon, entrance costs and
special services to the groups.
● If ECC receives $45,000, we estfmate the following programs by year:
o 2023: $10,000: 3 Summer Camp programs, 1 Family Programs, 4 Teen Programs, 2 Adult programs
o 2024: $17,000: 3 Summer Camp programs, 3 Family Programs, 5 Teen Programs, 3 Adult programs
o 2025: $18,000: 3 Summer Camp programs, 3 Family Programs, 7 Teen Programs, 3 Adult programs
*Some program expenses may include larger expenses for physical revisions/additfons on-site; i.e. gaga pit/ice rink for
family outdoor events.
** Of the $45,000 the Enfield Community Council will set aside $4500 for indirect
costs/overhead costs.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded. Discussion: The ECC will need to sign an agreement
with the Town to receive ARPA funds.
Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
ARPA funds for the Fire District/Enfield Fire Company. Councilperson Lemke, If the Fire District was given ARPA funds
they would have to set up an account with the Federal Government for the funds that they would receive. For
$20,000.00, Councilperson Lemke said it does not seem worth the work to do so. Therefore, Councilperson Lemke
recommended that the Board pay the Fire District Attorney fees, not to exceed $20,000. Councilperson Lemke stated
after a discussion with counsel Brad Pinsky, who recommended that the town revoke the $20,000 that was earmarked
for the Fire Company. Councilperson Lynch would like to postpone this topic tonight and have both the Fire Company and
the Fire District present for their comments. The Board agreed to delay actfon and proceeded to other business.
Discussion: Use of Town Space for the Fire District’s use.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded. Discussion: Supervisor Redmond shared that office
space in the Courthouse had been suggested for use by the Fire District. The Fire District had also asked for funds
~$5,000 to use this fiscal year for immediate needs for the Fire District. Supervisor Redmond expects to receive a request
list before the next town board meetfng for items needed before January 1, 2024.
Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
Discussion: Nominatfon for Annual Recognitfon of Outstanding Community Member.
Supervisor Redmond would like to bring back the recognitfon program, the Board was in agreement and will send
suggested verbiage to the Town Clerk to post on the town website.
Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye, Supervisor Redmond,
Aye; Carried.
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Discussion: Retaining the Character of Enfield. Enfield Resident Andrew Waye spoke on his concerns about the impact on
neighbors of the Breezy Meadows Subdivision and on how much they are selling the acreage for. Supervisor Redmond
shared that property values in Enfield have gone up significantly, and this is not unique to Enfield but has been seen
throughout the County. Supervisor Redmond asked what can we do, or what solutfons could be recommended. Andrew
shared that 45% of the land in Tompkins County is tax-exempt and a large portfon of taxes is put on the average
homeowner. He had double-digit tax increases last year; his assessment went up and his home is assessed at $250,000
(He owns a double-wide.). The only thing he can think of is that citfzens who have lived in this area have a set fixed tax
cap limit unless they make improvements and changes. Councilperson Lynch what you are asking for would need to be
changed at the state level. Councilperson Lynch had suggested it may be tfme to revisit the Towns Comprehensive Plan.
Councilperson Lynch would like to look at a right-to-farm law.
Privilege of the Floor: Superintendent Rollins asked where the funds ended up for the radios that were to be purchased
with the use of the Tompkins Community Recovery funds that were awarded. He would like to purchase the radios.
Supervisor Redmond checked into this and she advised Superintendent Rollins to go ahead a purchase the radios.
Announcements: N/A
Adjournment: Councilperson Hinkle motfoned to adjourn, and adjourned at 10:00 pm
Respectiully Submitted,
Mary Cornell
Mary Cornell
Town Clerk