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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 8, 2025 - Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes_Final1 Town of Enfield Regular Town Board Meetfng Wednesday, January 8, 2025 6:30 PM In-Person & Virtually Via Zoom Meetfng Platiorm Attendance: Town Supervisor Stephanie Redmond; Town Councilpersons, Cassandra Hinkle, Melissa Millspaugh, and Robert Lynch; Highway Superintendent Buddy Rollins; Code Officer Alan Teeter; Town Clerk Mary Cornell Virtual Attendance: Councilperson Jude Lemke (6:43 PM) Call to Order: Supervisor Redmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM Privilege of the Floor: Shawn Wilczynski from Cargill was present and made himself available to answer any questions that the Town Board or Town Residents would like answered. Councilperson Lynch led the assemblage in the pledge of allegiance. When he went to pay his property taxes this year and while looking at his tax bills, he did some arithmetic and he noticed that the Town of Enfield Town Tax rate is much higher than the County Tax rate. It may look like the Town is spending recklessly, while those on the board know that we are not. The problem is that we do not take full advantage of the sales tax revenue that we could get, and we let Tompkins County keep it. The tax payers see us as a spendaholic Town, which we are not. He has said this over and over again and expect him to bring this up again this April that Enfield should reclaim its portion of Tompkins County Sales Tax. He was a budget hawk during budget season and he wants to keep our expenditures down. The majority of the Town board wanted to raise salaries; therefore, he is donating his raise back to the Town and will give a check to the Town Clerk to put towards the Cemetery fund. Additfons and Changes to the Agenda: Councilperson Lynch requested to add a 284 Agreement Resolution. Supervisor Redmond will add the resolution after the 284 agreement is discussed. Correspondence: N/A Monthly Reports County Legislature – Randy Brown – The full report is on file with the Town Clerk’s Office. His experience within Enfield is that our Residents have been very welcoming and are open to communicating with him. Councilperson Lynch shared that Legislature Koreman has announced that she will not seek re-election. There are 5 current members of the Tompkins County Legislature that will not be seeking re-election this next election cycle. The resolution was withdrawn to that would have paused the re-assessments. Randy was asked if the large vacant hotels were considered for the homeless shelter. He responded that every hotel in the county was contacted to rent their facilities or to purchase them. The two large abandoned hotels near the mall were not for sale. The County is in the process of negotiating a long-term hotel agreement in Ithaca for homeless housing that would be for many years at a fixed rate. Supervisor Redmond asked what is being done with the vacant recently shut down programs that were houses within the County (County owned, etc.?) Why are they not being used for housing for homeless youth or families. Randy explained that t here are four vacant and a fifth is getting ready to close. They were homes for people with disabilities and they are in good shape. The homes just sit empty, these are state owned. Town Supervisor – She helped facilitate the Town Deck the Halls and Toy exchange event at the Town Hall. The Enfield Community Council hosted their Craft Fair that day as well. She attended partnership/committee meeting for the Town sculpture that will be placed by the Highway Department. They will be hosting interviews for the possible sculptures soon. She submitted the Tax Cap information to the State. Superintendent Rollins asked where we are with Bostwick Rd. The IMA is with Tompkins County Soil and Water. When it comes to the Bridge Work we may need to bid out. She is waiting to have a figure on how much the engineering will cost. 2 Highway Superintendent – Buddy Rollins. Everything has been going well. Breakdowns have been at a minimum. Other than that they are plugging along. He and the guys have been discussing purchasing or building a wooden shed for the generator. They would want a moveable shed so that it can be moved as needed. It would be best if it is housed inside a building. He is going to price out the cost of a shed and will update the board when he has pricing. Supervisor Redmond will check with NYSERDA if they have any funds. Buddy had heard that NYSEG had given out lights to Ulysses, he is going to talk with them more on that. Code Enforcement. The Code Report for the past year. 83 permits were issued last year, including permits to build 13 new homes, ~$15,000 in Building Permits fees were collected with $5,000,000 in improvements for the Town. Sometime he will need to take the Code Vehicle to McGuires to get checked out, there appears to be some issues (possibly needing to be reprogrammed). He attended the Annual County Code Enforcement Meeting. They were hoping the County would take over 911 house numbering, however, they will not be. New Building Codes are out, so he will be studying them. Alan was asked if the new code will be similar to the Stretch code from a couple of years ago. Alan thinks they may implement some of it, but he is not sure. Planning Board Report, Dan Walker. We did not meet this month, as it was New Years Day. Our first meeting of the year will be in February. Mike Carpenters seat termed at the end of December. They had the Town Clerk post a notice for both this opening and the Alternate position. Mike Carpenter was the only person who submitted a letter of interest. The Planning Board is recommending that Mike Carpenter be reappointed to the Board. They are still looking for someone to fill the Alternate Board member position. He is hoping to get people more involved and is hopeful to write something for the next Town Newsletter. Tompkins County Council of Govts. N/A They have not yet met yet for this month. Consent Agenda Audit Claims: Abstract #13 Vouchers #301-309, dated July 8, 2025 in the amount of $6,431.94. Highway Fund Vouchers #227-234, dated July 8, 2025 in the amount of #31,842.70. Abstract #1 General Fund Vouchers #1-12, Dated January 8, 2025 in the amount of $45,847.58. Highway Fund Vouchers #1-4 Dated January 8, 2025 in the amount of $2,226.22 Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2024 and December 11, 2024 Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lynch seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Business: 284 Agreement - Supervisor Redmond asked Superintendent Rollins to speak on the roads listed. Discussion: Buddy is hopeful that they can start on the roads this summer. Councilperson Lynch. He was surprised to see that Colegrove Rd was listed? Why is it on the list, he doesn’t think the road is that bad. Lynch asked if he would consider Tucker Rd instead. Superintendent Rollins, it would be counterproductive to blacktop the road before heavy equipment will be on it consistently. It will be expensive to blacktop the road, it would be ~$500,000 to blacktop it. Buddy shared that they have been working on the base of that road every year. Second question. Councilperson Lynch’s next question - Colegrove Rd has a good tree canopy, will the tree canopy be cut back as it was on Rockwell/Porter Hill Rd? Buddy responded that yes, most likely it will be cut back as well as Gray Rd and possibly Van Dorn Rds. Discussion continued. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Hinkle seconded to approve the 284 Agreement. 3 Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Councilperson Lynch moved, there was not a second. RESOLUTION #2025-__________ A Resolution to Approve the Enfield Highway Superintendent’s 284 Agreement for 2025 and to ensure community transparency Whereas, Section 284 of New York Highway Law states that expenditures for the repair and improvement of highways shall be expended by the Town Board “as may be agreed upon by the town board and the town superintendent of highways,” and that “[s]such agreement shall be written and signed in duplicate by a majority of the members of the town board, and by the town superintendent, before the same shall take effect; “and Whereas, the Enfield Town Highway Superintendent has presented the Town Board on this date a proposed Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys for the repair and improvement of highways for the year 2025 (the “284 Agreement”), including within that Agreement those projects which the Superintendent deems as “PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS”; and Whereas, this Town Board acknowledges the Highway Superintendent’s operational authority over road maintenance, but also has learned from experience of its need to inform the Enfield community of road improvement projects, including those projects’ scope and impact, and to involve community residents in constructive dialogue toward achieving public consensus; therefore, be it Resolved, that the Enfield Town Board hereby approves the Highway Superintendent’s 284 Agreement for calendar year 2025, as presented, and directs each member of this Board to individually sign this Agreement as he or she sees fit, a majority of Board members’ concurrence constituting the Agreement’s approval; and be it further Resolved, that to provide transparency to the Enfield community and its affected residents, the Town Clerk is directed to post on the Town’s website within thirty (30) days of this action an identification of the roads for which the Highway Superintendent intends “PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS” during 2025, the affected portions of those roads to be improved, and information sufficient to provide community members the opportunity to comment on the improvements planned; and be it further Resolved, that no later than the April 9, 2025 Regular Town Board meeting, the Supervisor shall reserve time on the Agenda for the public to comment on the road improvements planned, and that the Highway Superintendent shall attend that meeting’s discussion to address resident questions and concerns. Resolutfon #1-2025 Resolutfon Regarding Cargill Incorporated’s Permit Applicatfon for the Cayuga Salt Mine WHEREAS, Cargill Incorporated has submitted a permit application (0-9999-00075/00001) to renew and modify its Mined Land Reclamation Permit for the Cayuga Salt Mine, which includes plans to flood the abandoned S3 Zone of the mine beneath Cayuga Lake with wastewater, potentially impacting the environment and the community; WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has declared itself the lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and issued a Negative Declaration despite the application being classified as a Type I action, which typically requires a more thorough environmental review; WHEREAS, significant concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of Cargill’s application, including compliance with the Mined Land Reclamation Law, monitoring and treatment of waste materials, the potential for groundwater pollution, the stability of the mine, and the long-term reclamation of the affected areas; WHEREAS, the proposed flooding of the S3 Zone raises serious questions about the safety and environmental integrity of 4 Cayuga Lake, particularly in light of prior instability noted in this area and the implications of storing not-fully-saturated brine beneath the lake; WHEREAS, various stakeholders, including environmental groups and local officials, have expressed concerns regarding the potential adverse impacts of Cargill’s proposed activities, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive environmental impact statement and public engagement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Enfield formally requests that the DEC: 1. Deny Cargill’s permit application or, alternatively, rescind the Negative Declaration and require the preparation of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement to assess all potential environmental risks associated with the proposed activities. 2. Conduct a public hearing to allow for community input and address the substantive concerns raised by residents and stakeholders regarding the application. 3. Ensure that Cargill’s Reclamation Plan and accompanying bond are revised to adequately address environmental protection and public safety, and that sufficient measures are implemented to prevent potential pollution and ensure the long-term stability of the mine and surrounding areas. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Comment.CayugaSaltMine2023@dec.ny.gov, DEC Commissioner Dereth Glance (dereth.glance@dec.ny.gov), OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy (officeofthecommissioner@ogs.ny.gov), and DEC Permit Administrator Jonathan Stercho (jonathan.stercho@dec.ny.gov) to ensure that the voices of the Town of Enfield’s residents are heard in this critical decision-making process. Councilperson Lemke moved and Councilperson Hinkle seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch asked Supervisor Redmond to read the resolution to those present. Supervisor Redmond and Councilperson Lynch had a robust conversation at the December meeting. He wanted to know if Councilperson Lemke had any questions. Councilperson Lynch had proposed amended verbiage. His proposed changes are included in the amended resolution, there was no second or vote on the amended resolution. Discussion continued. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Nay; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Abstain; Carried. Amended Resolutfon Regarding Cargill Incorporated’s Permit Applicatfon for the Cayuga Salt Mine WHEREAS, Cargill Incorporated has submitted a permit application (0-9999-00075/00001) to renew and modify its Mined Land Reclamation Permit for the Cayuga Salt Mine, which includes plans to flood the abandoned S3 Zone of the mine beneath Cayuga Lake with wastewater, potentially impacting the environment and the community; and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has declared itself the lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and issued a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance despite the application being classified as a Type I action, which typically requires a more thorough environmental review; and WHEREAS, significant concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of Cargill’s application, including compliance with the Mined Land Reclamation Law, monitoring and treatment of waste materials, the potential for groundwater pollution, the stability of the mine, and the long-term reclamation of the affected areas; and WHEREAS, the proposed flooding of the S3 Zone raises serious questions about the safety and environmental integrity of Cayuga Lake, particularly in light of prior instability noted in this area and the implications of storing not-fully-saturated 5 brine beneath the lake; and WHEREAS, various stakeholders, including environmental groups and local officials, have expressed concerns regarding the potential adverse impacts of Cargill’s proposed activities, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive environmental impact statement and public engagement; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding these environmental concerns, Cargill’s Cayuga Salt Mine stands as a driving force in the local economy, the mine employing more than 200 full-time, well-paid staff in various positions, Cargill providing the Town of Lansing and Tompkins County $4.6 Million and $173 Million, respectively, in tangible economic benefits according to a recent independent study, and the Cayuga Mine and Cargill donating an average of $100,000 per year to approximately 30 local and regional community organizations, economic drivers that demand regulators take a reasoned, balanced approach to any permitting decision; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Enfield formally requests that the DEC: 1. Deny Cargill’s permit application or, alternatively, rescind the Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance and require the Cargill’s preparation of a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement to assess all potential environmental risks associated with the proposed activities. 2. Conduct a public hearing to allow for community input and address the substantive concerns raised by residents and stakeholders regarding the application. 3. Ensure that Cargill’s Reclamation Plan and accompanying bond are revised to adequately address environmental protection and public safety, and that sufficient measures are implemented to prevent potential pollution and ensu re the long-term stability of the mine and surrounding areas. 4. Direct Cargill to append to its Environmental Impact Statement a Statement of Economic Impact, an analysis of potential adverse consequences to the local economy which would (or could) result should the denial of Cargill’s renewal and modification of its Mined Land Reclamation Permit lead to closure of the Cayuga Salt Mine, economic consequences that DEC regulators shall consider as highly relevant as they balance the risks versus the benefits of any permitting decision; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to Comment.CayugaSaltMine2023@dec.ny.gov, DEC Commissioner Dereth Glance (dereth.glance@dec.ny.gov), OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy (officeofthecommissioner@ogs.ny.gov), and DEC Permit Administrator Jonathan Stercho (jonathan.stercho@dec.ny.gov) to ensure that the voices of the Town of Enfield’s residents are heard in this critical decision-making process. Resolutfon #2- 2025 Approval of November 2024 Budget Modificatfons WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the 2024 budget based on updated estimates of revenues and expenditures in 2024, 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. 6 GENERAL FUND - A NOVEMBER 2024 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS Current Increase/Modified Account #Description Budget (Decrease)Budget Expenditures A1110.410 Justices - Conference and Mileage 1,500.00$ 50.00$ 1,550.00$ A1110.4 Justices - Contractual 1,000.00$ (50.00)$ 950.00$ A1220.41 Supervisor - Contractual 2,000.00$ 50.00$ 2,050.00$ A7555.4 Beautification - Contractual 3,200.00$ 700.00$ 3,900.00$ A8810.4 Cemeteries - Mowing 8,000.00$ 100.00$ 8,100.00$ A8810.41 Cemeteries - Burial Coordinator 3,650.00$ 400.00$ 4,050.00$ A1990.4 Contingent Account 22,482.00$ (750.00)$ 21,732.00$ Total Expenditure Adjustments 500.00$ Revenues A2750 Aid Related Payments 16,031.00$ (16,031.00)$ -$ A3001 State Aid - Per Capital -$ 16,031.00$ 16,031.00$ A2190 Cemeteries - Plot Sales 650.00$ 500.00$ 1,150.00$ Total Revenue Adjustments 500.00$ Description of Proposed Adjustments: These General Fund budget adjustments reflect additional spending for justice court, beautification, and cemeteries. Additional spending is covered by savings in other accounts, additional revenue, and use of contingency. Also reflected in this budget adjustment is the reclassification of AIM funds from NYS, as dictated by the Comptroller's Office. GENERAL FUND - A NOVEMBER 2024 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS Current Increase/Modified Account #Description Budget (Decrease)Budget Expenditures A1110.410 Justices - Conference and Mileage 1,500.00$ 50.00$ 1,550.00$ A1110.4 Justices - Contractual 1,000.00$ (50.00)$ 950.00$ A1220.41 Supervisor - Contractual 2,000.00$ 50.00$ 2,050.00$ A7555.4 Beautification - Contractual 3,200.00$ 700.00$ 3,900.00$ A8810.4 Cemeteries - Mowing 8,000.00$ 100.00$ 8,100.00$ A8810.41 Cemeteries - Burial Coordinator 3,650.00$ 400.00$ 4,050.00$ A1990.4 Contingent Account 22,482.00$ (750.00)$ 21,732.00$ Total Expenditure Adjustments 500.00$ Revenues A2750 Aid Related Payments 16,031.00$ (16,031.00)$ -$ A3001 State Aid - Per Capital -$ 16,031.00$ 16,031.00$ A2190 Cemeteries - Plot Sales 650.00$ 500.00$ 1,150.00$ Total Revenue Adjustments 500.00$ Description of Proposed Adjustments: These General Fund budget adjustments reflect additional spending for justice court, beautification, and cemeteries. Additional spending is covered by savings in other accounts, additional revenue, and use of contingency. Also reflected in this budget adjustment is the reclassification of AIM funds from NYS, as dictated by the Comptroller's Office. 7 Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #3- 2025 Acceptfng Membership In The Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortfum And Authorizing Signature Of The: 2025 Municipal Cooperatfve Agreement Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #4- 2025 Approval of the 2025 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperatfve Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortfum Effective Date: January 1, 2025 WHEREAS, the Town of Enfield applied for membership in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (the "Consortium"), a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law, and WHEREAS, the Town of Enfield received notification of approval by the Consortium Board of Directors to become a Participant in the Consortium effective January 1, 2025, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Town of Enfield hereby accepts membership effective January 1, 2025 and authorizes the Chief Fiscal Official to sign the 2025 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium as recommended by the Board of Directors Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #5-2025 Authorizatfon for the Supervisor to Sign a Contract with Tompkins County Youth Services WHEREAS, Tompkins County Youth Services provides financial support for the youth summer camps run by the Enfield Community Council, therefore be it; RESOLVED, the Enfield Town Board authorizes Supervisor Redmond to sign a contract with Tompkins County Youth Services. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Audit Meetfng – Set a date 8 Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded to hold the audit meeting on Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30 PM Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Organizatfon Resolutfons Resolution #6-2025 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 Town Courthouse, 182 Enfield Main Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolution # 7-2025 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. through Thurs. from 11 AM to 4 PM • Code Enforcement Office to be from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Monday through Thursday and Wednesday from 5 PM to 7 PM. • Town Court to commence at 5:00 PM on Tuesdays unless it is a holiday. • The Court Clerk is to be 4 PM to 8 PM on Tuesdays unless it is a holiday. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon # 8-2025 Town Board Regular Meetfng 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 Highway Superintendent Report Code Enforcement 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) 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: 9 Environmental Management Council- Melissa Millspaugh Enfield Community Council- Cortney Bailey/Robert Lynch Food Pantry- Jean Owens Cayuga Lake Watershed IO- Stephanie Redmond Tompkins Health Consortium- Stephanie Redmond Cemetery Committee- Cassandra Hinkle Water Protection Committee- Nancy Spero Consent Agenda* 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* Business* Announcements Adjournment *Action Items Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch moved an amendment to insert the Pledge of Allegiance as the first order of business. There was no second. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon # 9-2025 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. 10 • 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #10-2025 Bi-Weekly Pay Periods RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby establishes the following bi-weekly pay dates for this year: January 10, 2025 July 11, 2025 January 24, 2025 July 25, 2025 February 7, 2025 August 8, 2025 February 21, 2025 August 22, 2025 March 7, 2025 September 5, 2025 March 21, 2025 September 19, 2025 April 4, 2025 October 3, 2025 April 18, 2025 October 17, 2025 May 2, 2025 October 31, 2025 May 16, 2025 November 14, 2025 May 30, 2025 November 28, 2025 June 13, 2025 December 12, 2025 June 27, 2025 December 26, 2025 Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #11-2025 Paid Holidays RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following paid holidays for employees. Town offices will be closed on these dates: 11 January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Day February 17, 2025 President’s Day May 26, 2025 Memorial Day June 19, 2025 Juneteenth July 4, 2025 Independence Day September 1, 2025 Labor Day October 13, 2025 Columbus Day /Indigenous People’s Day November 11, 2025 Veteran’s Day November 27, 2025 Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2025 Day After Thanksgiving December 25, 2025 Christmas Day (One) Floating Holiday Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #12-2025 Town E-Mail Accounts RESOLVED, the Town Board has official e-mail accounts for all Town employees and elected officials for use in their official capacities. These e-mail 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon 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 Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch proposed an amendment and Supervisor Redmond seconded. Vote to accept amendments Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #13-2025 Official Newspaper 12 Whereas, The Ithaca Journal, a daily newspaper regularly published and having general circulation in the Town, is the only such newspaper that fulfills the requirements of New York State law for the official publication of legal notices by this municipality; and Whereas, despite this legal distinction, The Ithaca Journal in recent years has continually declined to cover the news of Enfield, including that of this Town Board, a dereliction of journalistic duty for which this Board wishes to express its extreme displeasure; therefore, be it Resolved, that this Town Board, by necessity, designates The Ithaca Journal as the Official Newspaper for the Town of Enfield; and be it further Resolved, that this Town Board directs that the Town Clerk investigate opportunities for a duplicate publication of all local laws, notices, and other matters required by law be published in a second printed local newspaper, either a daily or weekly paper, and that the Clerk report her findings back to this Town Board; and be it further RESOLVED, the Town will post all Public Notices on the town website at www.townofenfield.org Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #14-2025 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #15-2025 Records Access Officer RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk Mary Cornell, 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #16-2025 Deputy Town Supervisor salary at $5,305/year, paid monthly RESOLVED, the Town Board establishes the Office of Deputy Supervisor to act for and in place of the Supervisor in his/her absence RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor appoints Greg Hutnik to fill this position Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. 13 Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #17-2025 Deputy Highway Superintendent – $1.00 differentfal 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #18-2025 Town Custodian – salary of $6,502.00/year, paid monthly RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints Pat Baker to fill this position until further notice. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #19-2025 Planning Board Clerk –salary at $1,200/year, paid monthly 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolution #20-2025 Code Enforcement Officer – salary at $33,059.00/year, paid monthly RESOLVED, the Town Board appoints Alan Teeter to fill the position of Code Enforcement Officer. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #21-2025 Court Clerk salary at $16,000.00/year, paid biweekly RESOLVED, the Town Justice appoints Angela Champion Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. 14 Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #22-2025 Deputy Town Clerk $22 hr, paid biweekly RESOLVED, the Town Clerk appoints Pat Baker Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #23-2025 Second Deputy Town Clerk $25 hr/paid bi-weekly/hrs to be determined RESOLVED, the Town Clerk appoints Alice Linton Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #24-2025 Tax Collector – at no additfonal salary 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #25-2025 Deputy Tax Collector – no additfonal salary RESOLVED, the Town Board establishes the position of the Deputy Tax Collector and; RESOLVED, the Town Clerk appoints Pat Baker to this position Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #26-2025 Town Bookkeeper salary at $ 17500.00/year, paid monthly 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 Blixy Taetzsch to fill this position. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. 15 Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #27-2025 Public Officials/Town Employees Pay Schedule RESOLVED, the following salaries and pay schedule for all Town Officials and employees, is approved for 202 5: • Town Supervisor - $27,053.00/year; paid monthly • Town Councilpersons - $3,895.00 each/year; paid quarterly • Town Clerk - $ 40,000.00/year; paid biweekly • Town Justice - $16,000.00/year; paid monthly • Highway Superintendent - $ 82,790.00/year; paid monthly • Motor Equipment Operator – Hiring rate - $24.00-$25.00/ hour; after 90 days, rate will be increased to the working rate $25.00/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 $20.00/hr. or 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #28-2025 Management of Town Website, Emails, and Hostfng 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. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #29-2025 Town Board Advisory Committee Representatfve Appointments RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby makes the following Advisory Committee/Position Appointments: Environmental Management Council- Melissa Millspaugh Enfield Community Council- Cortney Bailey/ Councilperson Robert Lynch Food Pantry- Jean Owens Cayuga Lake Watershed IO- Stephanie Redmond Cemetery Committee- Councilperson Cassandra Hinkle and Councilperson Robert Lynch Water Protection Committee- Nancy Spero 16 Town Historian- Susan Thompson Recreation Partnership- Councilperson Cassandra Hinkle and Melissa Millspaugh Planning Board - Chair: Dan Walker; Ann Chaffee; Richard Teeter; Henry Hansteen; Mike Carpenter; Alternates: Greg Hutnik 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- Councilperson Robert Lynch Cayuga Lake Inter-Municipal Organization- Supervisor Stephanie Redmond Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Councilperson Millspaugh has been attending the Recreation Partnership meetings. Supervisor Redmond will add her to the committee appointment, which is shown above, all Board members voted Aye, carried. Vote on resolution as amended. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #30-2025 Advisory Committee Appointments Resolved the Town Board makes the following appointments, to be renewed annually: • Renewable Energy Advisory Committee- Supervisor Stephanie Redmond, Councilperson Jude Lemke, Planning Board Chair Dan Walker; Residents: Mimi Mehaffey, Mike Carpenter, and Marcus Gingerich. • Water Protectfon Committee - Stephanie Redmond, Nancy Spero, Harry Stewart, Alan Teeter, Becky Sims, Dan Walker, Marcie Finlay, Julie Schroeder, Jude Lemke, Tom Joyce, Briana Joan Binkerd-Dale, Sachem Samual George, Peter Penniman, Charlie Elrod, Virginia Bryant. • Park Committee - Greg Hutnik, Cassandra Hinkle, Melissa Millspaugh, and Joseph Pharoah. • Celebratfon Committee - Isabel Castillo, Cassandra Hinkle, Stephanie Redmond, Deb Teeter, CM Makenzie, Ellen Woods, Carol Baker • Sustainability Committee – Stephanie Redmond, Cassandra Hinkle, Karen Friedeborn, John Friedeborn, Nancy Spero, Harry Eaton Stewart, and Kathleen Pasetty. Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Discussion: Councilperson Lynch – As he has previously stated, he believes these meetings should be Open Meetings that allow for all board members to be in attendance. Supervisor Redmond shared that she had called the AOT and they said that it would be illegal to do so. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Resolutfon #31-2025 A Resolutfon Paying Tribute to the Memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr. upon his Passing Whereas, James Earl Carter, Jr. (Jimmy Carter), who served this nation with compassion, honor, and integrity from 1977 through January 20,1981 as the thirty-ninth President of the United States, died on December 29, 2024 having reached the age of 100; and Whereas, in honor and in tribute to the memory of President Carter and as an expression of public sorrow, our nation’s currently serving President, Joseph R. Biden Jr, directed on December 29, 2024 that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds under the President’s authority and 17 throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions for a period of 30 days from the date of President Carter’s death, a period extending through January 28, 2025; and Whereas, this Enfield Town Board wishes similarly to pay tribute to President Carter’s legacy and to extend its appreciation for President Carter’s dedicated service to this country both during and after his tenure in office; therefore be it Resolved, that this Town Board directs that all United States flags at locations under the control of the Town of Enfield Government be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, and that said flags remain lowered to half-staff continuously for no less than the full period of time directed by President Biden, that is, a duration extending through January 28, 2025, notwithstanding any subsequent Presidential declarations that might otherwise shorten or terminate President Biden’s directive; and be it further Resolved, that all Town officers shall comply with this Town Board directive. Councilperson Lynch read and moved the resolution and Supervisor Redmond seconded. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. For Informatfonal purposes Amended resolutfon will follow this resolutfon. A Resolutfon in Support of Expanding Membership to the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors Whereas, the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Board of Directors, authorized under New York State Law with membership appointed or affirmed by the Tompkins County Legislature, is currently state-limited to seven (7) members, with current IDA membership comprised of three (3) Tompkins County legislators, one (1) representative drawn generally from the City of Ithaca, one (1) member representing organized labor, one (1) member appointed by Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), and one (1) at-large member appointed by the Tompkins County Legislature; and Whereas, the IDA Board authorizes property tax abatements affecting development projects countywide, abatements that in Tompkins County’s rural municipalities most frequently involve solar farm developments, projects for which IDA- authorized solar projects’ Payment In Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Agreements impact the revenues rural municipalities receive from solar development; and Whereas, the Town of Enfield stands among those rural municipalities affected, often adversely, by recent IDA decisions concerning solar farm PILOT agreements; and Whereas, on November 12, 2024, the Ithaca Board of Education unanimously recommended that the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) be restructured to create a permanent voting seat for a school board representative on the IDA Board of Directors, an additional position which, the Ithaca School Board argued, would allow “for the active participation of the [Ithaca City School District] in decisions that impact school tax revenues,” the school board’s resolution subsequently presented to the IDA Board and to Tompkins County legislators; and Whereas, on December 4, 2024, the Housing and Economic Development Committee of the Tompkins County Legislature conducted a robust discussion involving potential expanded IDA Board membership, committee members and former County Legislature Chair Shawna Black expressing general support at the meeting for expanding the IDA Board to include 18 up to two (2) additional representatives, one representing local school districts, and a second member representing rural municipalities; and Whereas, any further expansion of IDA membership would require New York State Home Rule legislation, action commencing with a request by the Tompkins County Legislature; and Whereas, this Town Board believes that an additional representative on the Tompkins County IDA, a representative drawn from the governing boards of our county’s rural municipalities, would provide our rural communities a vitally needed voice in the IDA’s tax abatement decisions, its PILOT Agreements, and all other IDA decisions that impact rural Tompkins County; therefore, be it Resolved, that the Enfield Town Board hereby recommends to the Tompkins County Legislature that it advance to the New York State Legislature proposed Home Rule legislation that would enable the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors to expand from seven (7) to nine (9) members, with one of those additional members drawn from the ranks of local boards of education or their designees, and the second additional representative appointed from the rosters of rural town or village boards, that the State Legislature adopt and the Governor sign said Home Rule legislation, and that once authorized by law, the Tompkins County Legislature appoint additional membership to the Industrial Development Agency Board in accordance with this Resolution; and be it further Resolved, that the Town Clerk shall forward copies of this Resolution to the following: the Clerk of the Tompkins County Legislature with instructions that copies be shared with the Chair and with each legislator; the Hon. Lea Webb, New York State Senator; the Hon. Dr. Anna Kelles, New York State Assemblymember; the Hon. Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; and the Clerk of the Tompkins County Council of Governments. Note: Per floor amendment, 01-08-25, one (1) word in the eighth paragraph was modified. The strikeout word was removed and the underlined word substituted. Resolutfon #32-2025 A Resolutfon in Support of Expanding Membership to the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors Whereas, the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Board of Directors, authorized under New York State Law with membership appointed or affirmed by the Tompkins County Legislature, is currently state -limited to seven (7) members, with current IDA membership comprised of three (3) Tompkins County legislators, one (1) representative drawn generally from the City of Ithaca, one (1) member representing organized labor, one (1) member appointed by Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), and one (1) at-large member appointed by the Tompkins County Legislature; and Whereas, the IDA Board authorizes property tax abatements affecting development projects countywide, abatements that in Tompkins County’s rural municipalities most frequently involve solar farm developments, projects for which IDA- authorized solar projects’ Payment In Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Agreements impact the revenues rural municipalities receive from solar development; and Whereas, the Town of Enfield stands among those rural municipalities affected, often adversely, by recent IDA decisions concerning solar farm PILOT agreements; and Whereas, on November 12, 2024, the Ithaca Board of Education unanimously recommended that the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) be restructured to create a permanent voting seat for a school board representative on the IDA Board of Directors, an additional position which, the Ithaca School Board argued, would allow 19 “for the active participation of the [Ithaca City School District] in decisions that impact school tax revenues,” the school board’s resolution subsequently presented to the IDA Board and to Tompkins County legislators; and Whereas, on December 4, 2024, the Housing and Economic Development Committee of the Tompkins County Legislature conducted a robust discussion involving potential expanded IDA Board membership, committee members and former County Legislature Chair Shawna Black expressing general support at the meeting for expanding the IDA Board to include up to two (2) additional representatives, one representing local school districts, and a second member representing rural municipalities; and Whereas, any further expansion of IDA membership would require New York State Home Rule legislation, action commencing with a request by the Tompkins County Legislature; and Whereas, this Town Board believes that an additional representative on the Tompkins County IDA, a representative drawn from the governing boards of our county’s rural municipalities, would provide our rural communities a vitally needed voice in the IDA’s tax abatement decisions, its PILOT Agreements, and all other IDA decisions that impact rural Tompkins County; therefore, be it Resolved, that the Enfield Town Board hereby recommends to the Tompkins County Legislature that it advance to the New York State Legislature proposed Home Rule legislation that would enable the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors to expand from seven (7) to nine (9) members, with one of those additional members drawn from the ranks of local boards of education or their designees, and the second additional representative appointed from the rosters of rural town or village boards, that the State Legislature adopt and the Governor sign said Home Rule legislation, and that once authorized by law, the Tompkins County Legislature appoint additional membership to the Industrial Development Agency Board in accordance with this Resolution; and be it further Resolved, that the Town Clerk shall forward copies of this Resolution to the following: the Clerk of the Tompkins County Legislature with instructions that copies be shared with the Chair and with each legislator; the Hon. Lea Webb, New York State Senator; the Hon. Dr. Anna Kelles, New York State Assemblymember; the Hon. Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; and the Clerk of the Tompkins County Council of Governments. Councilperson Lynch read and moved the resolution and Supervisor Redmond seconded. Discussion continued and then was followed by a Vote on the amended Resolution. Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Councilperson Millspaugh, Aye; Supervisor Redmond, Aye; Carried. Discussion: Conservation Advisory Committee. No Interest at this time. We will put it into the next Town Newsletter. Discussion: Review updated Subdivision Regulations. Supervisor Redmond would like to go over the rest of the sections. Councilperson Lynch questioned if the Town Board had determined what involvement we want to have. Discussion followed. Question 276.1, the very last paragraph. Lighting performance must be in conformance with the lighting requirements of the town. Supervisor Redmond: Is that something that we would like to delve into further. Supervisor Redmond would not like to have a light on all the time. Light pollution may be something that we should look into further. Councilperson Hinkle this may be something that we would like to consider, especially if we develop park trails. People are becoming more informed than before. Councilperson Lemke would be in favor of considering this. This may be a question for Attorney Guy Krogh. She would like to see a motion detector on lights. Councilperson Lynch likes 20 bright light outside as it deters crime. He has a large one on his property and he keeps it on all night and he does not want to put a motion sensor on it. It is his land and he wants to have his flood light on. Councilperson Lynch I pay my property taxes and I should be able to do what I want on my property. Supervisor Redmond shared that his neighbors also have a right to their opinions. Councilperson Lemke this is in reference to large high-density subdivisions, which would have more of a direct impact. Supervisor Redmond thinks this should be something that should be considered town wide. The Town Board has several questions for Planning Board Chair Walker and would like to discuss with him at a future date. 280.5 and trees were a concern for Supervisor Redmond. No other comments were made by Councilpersons. Privilege of the Floor: Highway Superintendent Rollins – I am not required to come to a Town Board Meeting. He comes as a courtesy and he did not appreciate people speaking about him not being here. Tons of trees were cut and disposed of last month, implying the cutting of Christmas trees. Possibly millions of trees worldwide. Marcus spoke on the discussion of regulating lighting and he understands both sides, but where do you draw the line. Do you go ahead and bane the whole spectrum, do you ban it on anybody nearby. Where do you draw the line, you have to do this carefully, but you are living in communities and we are killing ourselves on over regulations. Councilperson Hinkle, we did get the free library stuff and have several boxes of stuff. It will be installed when the ground is no longer frozen. Councilperson Lynch what disappointed him most tonight is that no other board member seconded his resolution on the 284 agreement which would have provided better transparency. This may have helped with community involvement and people would know what is being planned, and they would have had the opportunity to ask questions of the Town Board and/or The Highway Superintendent. Lynch said his Resolution affirms that fact that the highway superintendent has operational authority over town roads. He will take it upon himself to inform town residents to what is happening within the Town as it pertains to trees potentially being cut on their roads. Announcements: The Town Clerk’s office will be open on January 31, from 11 AM – 5 PM, as it is the last day in January to pay taxes without penalty. Adjournment - Councilperson Hinkle moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded to adjourn, adjourned at 8:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Mary Cornell Mary Cornell Town Clerk