HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 9 2022 Public Hearing a regular Board MeetingTown of Enfield
PUBLIC HEARING- Local Law #2 – Allowing Members of the Town Board to Participate in Town Board
Meetings via Videoconference From Locations Outside the Town of Enfield Boundary Lines .
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Regular Town Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom Meeting Portal
Present: Town Supervisor Stephanie Redmond; Town Councilpersons Jude Lemke, Cassandra Hinkle, Robert
Lynch, James Ricks (arrived 6:16 pm), Town Clerk Mary Cornell.
Supervisor Redmond called the public hearing to order at 6:01 pm
Becky Simms - Councilperson Lynch read a letter of support from Town Resident Becky Simms.
Ellen Woods – Read her letter of objection to the law.
Ellen Woods asked how Councilperson Ricks would be able to vote as he was unable to hear what had
transpired. He will take her comments under consideration.
Supervisor Redmond closed the Public Hearing 6:30 pm.
Regular Town Board Meeting for the Town of Enfield.
Supervisor Redmond called the Meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Privilege of the Floor: Ed & Helen Hetherington led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ellen Woods
clarified her comments made at the end of the public hearing, spoke on the Open Meetings Laws, and the
need for open communications with the public on committee meetings, etc. Councilperson Robert Lynch
spoke on appropriate behaviors of Town Board Members.
Additions and Changes to the Agenda:
Correspondence: Enfield Senior Citizens submitted a letter of thanks to the Town Board, Supervisor Redmond
read the letter. Briana Binkerd-Dale submitted a letter of interest for the open position on the Town of Enfield
Planning Board, Councilperson Lynch read the letter.
Monthly Reports:
County Legislature: Randy Brown reported that County ARPA funds will be awarded in grant amounts
between $25,000 and $250,000. ~$4 million will be awarded in grants. The focus will be in Childcare, Youth,
and food securities. A new broadband study will be coming . Randy Brown can be contacted by email or phone:
- rbrown@tompkinsco.org or Cell 607-229-2269.
Town Supervisor Report: Stephanie Redmond reported she attended zoom meetings with other Town
Supervisors, attended bi-weekly calls, tested for asbestos in the Town Courthouse, and worked on the
legislative issues with the blue boxes on town properties. She picked up and distributed rapid covid tests and
masks from the Tompkins County Health Department. In additional to attending additional meetings, and she
performed the normal duties of the Town Supervisors office.
Town Clerk’s Report: Mary Cornell reported the Clerks office issued new and renewal dog licenses, accepted
funds for building permits, had a very busy tax season so far, and distributed test kits and masks to town
residents that Supervisor Redmond procured.
Code Enforcement Report: Alan Teeter reported he issued two building permits and received a couple of
complaints that he worked with the landlord and resident to fix. He has taken online trainings for this year. He
is working on his annual report for the state.
Town of Enfield Fire Dept.: Alan Teeter reported the Fire Dept. has changed their software program and they
are having some difficulties creating reports. Ellen Woods spoke/reported as the EMS Director. Approval was
given to offer first aide trainings this year. She is a trained in Stop the Bleed. Supervisor Redmond suggested
the ECC provide a training on Stop the Bleed. Councilperson Lynch and Town Supervisor Redmond are the
liaison with the Fire Dept. and they have an important meeting coming up on February 28 th. Councilperson
Lynch is hopeful to provide more information at next month’s Town Board meeting.
Planning Board Report: Dan Walker reported the Planning Board held a public hearing in addition to the
regular meeting this month. The Subdivision was approved for 305 N Applegate Rd/Sage Rd. Three lots were
created, one with the main homestead, a vacant lot, and a lot for agricultural use. A Subdivision request was
submitted for a land locked parcel on Bostwick Road.
Tompkins County Council of Govts: Robert Lynch reported they did not meet last month. There will be a
meeting on February 24th.
Consent Agenda:
Audit Claims:
General Fund Vouchers #32-40 dated February 9, 2022 in the amount of $27,023.13
Highway Fund Vouchers #5-25 dated February 9, 2022 in the amount of $43,150.76
Fire Dept Vouchers #16 and #41 dated February 9, 2022 in the amount of $361,495.00
January Meeting Minutes
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded.
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson
Lynch, aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
New Business:
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded to adopt resolution #2022-33.
Resolution #2022-33 Move to Adopt Local Law #2 of 2022 Allowing Members of the Town Board to
Participate in Town Board Meetings via Videoconference From Locations Outside the Town of Enfield
Boundary Lines
WHEREAS, upon proper notice a Public Hearing was held on the 9 th day of February, 2022, where all persons
wishing to speak regarding proposed Local Law #2 of 2022 were heard by the Enfield Town Board, and
WHEREAS, after consideration of all information presented and available, it is the determination of the Enfield
Town Board that the Town will be best served adopt Local Law #2 of 2022 - Allowing Members of the Town
Board to Participate in Town Board Meetings via Videoconference From Locations Outside the Town of Enfield
Boundary Lines.; so now therefore it be
RESOLVED: that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield hereby enacts, adopts and approves Local Law #2 of
2022 in the form as presented to this meeting, being the same as was presented at the Public Hearing; and
further be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk file this Local Law with the New York Department of State .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
Discussion: Councilpersons Hinkle and Lemke spoke in support of the law. Councilperson Lynch is neutral but
understands there are concerns.
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson
Lynch, aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Hinkle seconded to adopt resolution #2022-34.
Resolution #2022-34 NYSERDA Intern
WHEREAS, the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering local
municipalities an opportunity to apply for a grant for a Clean Energy Internship, covering 90 percent of the
salary; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Enfield’s Comprehensive Plan includes Climate actions require extensive research,
documentation, reporting and public education work, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Board approves the creation of a Planning Internship position, at 15 hours
per week, at a salary of $17 per hour for a period no less than three months, subject to further extension by
the Town Board at their discretion.
Discussion followed: Councilperson Ricks expressed concern that three months might be too short of a time
period. Councilperson Lynch voiced concerns of where the monies would be drawn from, Councilperson
Lemke stated ARPA funds may be able to be utilized.
Councilperson Lynch moved an amendment and Councilperson Hinkle seconded to approve resolution #2022 -
34 as amended.
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson
Lynch, aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson seconded to adopt resolution #2022 -35.
Resolution #2022-35 Cornell College of Art, Agriculture, and Planning’s Cooperative Summer Internship
Program
WHEREAS, the Cornell college of Art, Agriculture, and Planning’s Cooperative Summer Internship Program
offers an opportunity for a student intern with a matching stipend of $1,875.00 from the town, and
WHEREAS, there are many projects within the town such as a playground, town hall design that would benefit
the town, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Enfield Town Board approves the Summer Internship.
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson
Lynch, aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded to adopt resolution #2022 -36.
RESOLUTION #2022-36 – Approval of Final 2021 Budget Modifications
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the 2021 budget based on the final results of revenues and expenditures
in 2021, and
WHEREAS, a detailed listing and description of each budget adjustment by Fund has been provided to the
Town Board for review as presented below, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Board approves the budget modifications as outlined below.
GENERAL FUND - A FINAL 2021 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Current Increase/Modified
Account #Description Budget (Decrease)Budget
Expenditures
A1010.4 Town Board - Contractual 2,000.00$ 250.00$ 2,250.00$
A1110.11 Justice - Personal Service 17,000.00$ 1.00$ 17,001.00$
A1316.1 Bookkeeper - Personal Service 12,000.00$ 80.00$ 12,080.00$
A1330.1 Tax Collector - Personal Service 2,000.00$ 30.00$ 2,030.00$
A1410.11 Town Clerk - Personal Service 22,000.00$ 305.00$ 22,305.00$
A1410.4 Town Clerk - Contractual 3,000.00$ 40.00$ 3,040.00$
A1440.4 Engineering - Contractual -$ 925.00$ 925.00$
A1620.43 Buildings - Web/IT Services 9,000.00$ 11,000.00$ 20,000.00$
A1620.4 Building - Contractual 62,000.00$ (11,000.00)$ 51,000.00$
A5110.1 Maintenance of Streets - Personal Svc -$ 6,000.00$ 6,000.00$
A5132.4 Gargage - Contractual 3,500.00$ 240.00$ 3,740.00$
A7320.4 Joint Youth Project - Contractual 6,067.00$ 1.00$ 6,068.00$
A7550.4 Celebrations - Contractual 1,000.00$ 120.00$ 1,120.00$
A9030.8 Social Security 16,700.00$ 459.00$ 17,159.00$
A9710.8 SEC Filings/Debt Service Costs 225.00$ 40.00$ 265.00$
Total Expenditure Adjustments 8,491.00$
Revenues
A4089 Federal Aid - Other -$ 6,459.00$ 6,459.00$
A2750 AIM Related Payments -$ 2,032.00$ 2,032.00$
Total Revenue Adjustments 8,491.00$
Description of Proposed Adjustments : These General Fund budget adjustments address final adjustments needed to
cover spending through the end of the 2021 budget year, incorporating accounts payable at 12/31 (abstract #13). Many of
the adjustments are minor, in some cases due to rounding or other minor differences from the budget plan. The net total
of these minor adjustments is $2,032, and unplanned AIM funding is being recognized as budgeted revenue to cover this
total. There are two, more significant adjustments. The first is to recognize the APRA funding that the Board approved for
the purpose of giving premium pay to essential workers. This is reflected in the revenue adjustments and salaries and
fringe benefit expenditures for a toal of $6,459.00. The other adjustment is for IT Consulting services used, and savings in
the building contractual budget is being used to cover the $11,000 cost.
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson
Lynch, aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded to adopt resolution #2022-37.
Resolution #2022-37 Custodian– salary of $5,950.00/year, paid monthly
WHEREAS, The Enfield Town Board appointed Pat Baker as the custodian for Town buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Highway building is in need of custodial services; and
WHEREAS, Pat Baker has agreed to provide those services; therefore be it
RESOLVED, The Town Board agrees to increase the custodian salary to $5,950.00/year, paid monthly for the
additional custodial services at the Highway building
Discussion: Councilperson Lynch inquired where the funds were to be pulled from and Supervisor Redmond
shared they will be used from the contingency fund, as the additional salary is less than ~$2,000. There are
funds available in the contingency fund.
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson
Lynch, aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
Councilperson Lynch moved with no second a Resolution to Redefine and Update Membership Procedures
for Town of Enfield Advisory Committees.
HIGHWAY FUND - DA FINAL 2021 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Current Increase/Modified
Account #Description Budget (Decrease)Budget
Expenditures
DA5130.4 Machinery - Contractual 85,000.00$ 8,750.00$ 93,750.00$
DA5130.45 Diesel and Gas Fuel 50,000.00$ 1,750.00$ 51,750.00$
DA5110.4 General Repairs - Contractual 201,600.00$ (10,500.00)$ 191,100.00$
DA5142.1 Snow Removal - Personal Services 61,000.00$ 16,500.00$ 77,500.00$
DA5142.14 Snow Removal - Overtime 15,296.00$ (5,000.00)$ 10,296.00$
DA5142.4 Snow Removal - Contractual 30,800.00$ (11,500.00)$ 19,300.00$
DA9030.8 Social Security 16,700.00$ 1,700.00$ 18,400.00$
DA9080.8 Paid Family Leave 1,300.00$ 475.00$ 1,775.00$
DA9050.8 Unemployment Ins 5,900.00$ (2,175.00)$ 3,725.00$
Total Expenditure Adjustments -$
Description of Proposed Adjustments : These highway fund year-end adjusments cover overages in spending on
machinery maintenance and repair, fuel, snow removal salaries, and a few minor adjustments in fringe benefits. Savings
in general repairs were used to cover the overages in the machinery and fuel lines. Savings in spending for snow removal
overtime and contractual costs covered the additional personnel time dedicated to this function. The fringe benefit line
overages in social security and paid family leave were covered with savings in unemployment insurance.
Old Business:
American Rescue Plan Act Discussion: Councilpersons Lemke and Lynch would like to get the survey out soon
as it would gives us an idea of what/where town residents would like funds expended.
Supervisor Redmond will have the Town Clerk post the survey on the Town Website and it will be emailed to
all Town Residents who are currently subscribed to get town notices.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded .
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson Lynch,
aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Hinkle moved to adopt the proposed resolution.
Resolution #2022-Tabled Appointment to Town of Enfield Planning Board
WHEREAS there is a vacancy on the Enfield Planning Board; and
WHEREAS ____________ has interest in serving on the Enfield Planning Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED ____________ is appointed to the Enfield Planning Board for a five-year term ending December 31,
2026
Discussion: Two candidates expressed interest in the open seat Henry Hansteen and Brianna Brinkard-Dale.
Councilperson Lemke shared she appreciated Briana’s interest and suggests that Briana start to attend
planning board meetings. Supervisor Redmond does not want to override the Planning Board’s
recommendation and stated that we should follow their lead. Councilperson Ricks doesn’t know Henry
Hansteen. He loves the humility of Briana and he can’t just dismiss her as it sounds like she has qualifications.
Councilperson Lynch understands the planning board recommended Henry Hansteen. Councilperson Lynch
would like to go into executive session to discuss this fu rther before going to vote.
Councilperson Lynch moved and Supervisor Redmond seconded, to go into “Executive Session to Discuss a
Matter of Personnel”.
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson
Lynch, aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
The Board entered into executive session at 8:02 pm and returned from executive session at 8:42 pm.
Supervisor Redmond moved to table the Appointment to the Planning Board and Councilperson Lynch
seconded.
Vote: Supervisor Redmond, aye; Councilperson Hinkle, aye; Councilperson Lemke, aye; Councilperson
Lynch, aye; Councilperson Ricks, aye; Carried.
The Board discussed removal of the mask mandate for the Town of Enfield. The County has lifted the mask
mandate and offered guidance that they still be worn. The Town will follow suit and lift the mask mandate.
The Salt Shed bids are due February 28th and the deadline for notice of award is thirty days after the bid
deadline. A Special meeting will be held March 3 at 6:30 pm via Zoom to open the bids.
Privilege of the Floor: Ellen Woods commented on the boards actions regarding COVID discussions, and she
respects the boards actions. She spoke in support of Briana Brinkard-Dale for the planning board. She Shared
ideas of ARPA fund usage and the Deputy Clerk’s salary. Tom Joyce shared trainings the Town could offer with
ARPA funds.
Announcements: The Enfield Community Council Cabin Fever event is on February 26th. A Drive Thru Rabies
Clinic is being offered at TCAT on March 12th, both events are on the Town website.
Adjournment: James Ricks motioned to adjourn at 9:07 pm and Supervisor Redmond seconded, adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Cornell
Mary Cornell
Enfield Town Clerk