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Town of Enfield Public Hearings & Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:30 PM
IN-Person at the Enfield Town Courthouse and Via the Zoom Meeting Platform
Attendance: Town Supervisor Stephanie Redmond; Town Councilpersons Cassandra Hinkle, Melissa
Millspaugh, Robert Lynch, and Jude Lemke; Town Clerk Mary Cornell.
Town of Enfield, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Moratorium on billboards, Public Hearing
Call to order: Supervisor Redmond called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
The full documents can be obtained on the Town Website and at the Town Clerk’s Office. Supervisor Redmond,
we are addressing this topic as our code enforcement officer has received multiple requests regarding
billboards in the Town of Enfield. Councilperson Lynch, the purpose of this moratorium is to allow time for the
planning board to look into this further and do their due diligence. Planning Board chair Dan Walker
commented that the planning board is looking at drafting a local law for signs, which would also address this
issue. Randy Brown, so I imagine your major concern is just the presence of them, and how they would look as
you drive by, and those kind of things. Over the winter he drove around the town and had found 10+ vacant
homes. He suggested that the Board look at funding to assist with rehabilitation of housing. He had checked
with INHS and they purchase houses in groups of 4 and they then rehab them. He can check into this further if
the board would like him to. The Board has no issues with Randy looking into this further.
Councilperson Lynch moved to close the public hearing , and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Public
hearing closed at 6:44 PM.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay, 0; Carried.
Town of Enfield, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Site Plan Review Law local law #2 of 2012
Call to order: Supervisor Redmond called the public hearing to order at 6:45 PM.
Supervisor Redmond explained that the Planning Board had worked on this revision for an extensive period of
time and passed it on to the Town Board for review and we are now ready to proceed. Discussion continued.
Nancy Spero thanked the Planning Board and the Town board for their review of this law and she is thankful as
she is part of the water protection committee for the town. She thinks we have one more layer of water
protections for the town. Councilperson Lynch asked for clarification on building sizes and what would trigger a
site plan review.
Councilperson Lynch moved to close the public hearing and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Public
hearing closed at 6:59 PM.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay, 0; Carried.
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Town of Enfield
Regular Town Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Call to order: Supervisor Redmond called the meeting to order at 7 PM
Privilege of the Floor: Rosie Carpenter led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance. Marnie Kirchgessner
owns a home at 191 Enfield Main Rd. She purchased her property in 1978. She is concerned about the Town of
Enfield’s lack of emergency preparedness. The Town needs to be better prepared. If she needs to, she can get
sandbags to protect her property from flooding, however, this could cause the water to congregate in front of
the food pantry. She stated that it is her opinion that the Town board does not care about property values and
allowed a vulnerable community member to be ridiculed by the Town Board. She had issue with Highway
Superintendent Rollins and his claim of not assisting in front of her residence as he does not have jurisdiction.
NYSDOT was cleaning the creek on Enfield Center Rd E, by the bridge and the town should have done more.
She is still a tax payer and, “oh well” is not an answer. Councilperson Lynch thanked Mrs. Kirchgessner for her
comments and stated they were well taken.
Additions and changes to the agenda: Councilperson Lynch would like to briefly discuss last night’s Tompkins
County Budget Retreat. He would like to give an update on the recent cemetery clean up.
Correspondence:
Monthly Reports
Highway Superintendent Report – N/A
Town Supervisors Report – Stephanie Redmond. She and Blixy have finished the last of the ARPA funds
reporting. Regarding Health Insurance Plans, she will talk to Elin on the Flex plan. Soil and Water has notified
her that they will grant the Town $200,000 for the Bostwick Rd project. She reached out NYSDOT (Scott Bates,
and David Roth) about the school zone blinking signs and the curb in front of the Town Hall and has not heard
back. Councilperson Lynch, a couple of years ago we used ARPA funds to paint this building. Paint is failing off
the building, do we have any recourse? Supervisor Redmond feels it may need more prep work than was
completed before. She stated she can go back to Cooley’s or look for someone else. Councilperson Lemke
stated that Chad Cooley is no longer in business. Councilperson Lynch, are we looking at any asbestos on the
outside of the building, no, we are not. She can look into Joe Rivers (Councilperson Lemke is currently using
them). Councilperson Lynch the initial payment was not paid for by the Town, but if used again it would need
town resources this time. Supervisor Redmond thanked Councilperson Lynch for bringing this up.
Code Enforcement Report – Alan Teeter. He has issued a total of 12 permits this year so far, of which three
were for new houses. He did get an application this morning for a new home. He completed his annual training
for the year. He had noticed that there he garage on Mecklenburg Rd, that has a billboard with an
advertisement for Haefele on it. He has received some complaints that he is working on. Dan commented that
under the new site plan law billboards would require approval. Randy Brown, the county is investing quite a bit
of money on software that will be available for Code Officers to use to directly input their part into. Alan sends
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info via email every three months with updates on what has happened. Alan stated it would not be much more
work for him to enter the info directly.
County Legislator Report – Randy Brown. The County has applied for a 15 million dollar grant for a homeless
shelter. If they receive the funds construction would not happen until 2027. They did sign a resolution that
required the County to commit 3 million to this project. The full report is on file with the Town Clerks office.
Councilperson Lynch, his understanding for Podunk Rd is that they had to offer the bridge materials for
removal and then will have to sign off on it. He didn’t hear this at the retre at last night. how much are the
premiums for the TCMHIC proposed to be increase? Randy responded with approximately 15%.
Planning Board Report – Dan Walker. May’s meeting was canceled and the tower applicants are not going to
have materials ready to present to the planning board for the June meeting. It has been quiet. He will offer
some comments when we get to the site plan resolution .
Tompkins County Council of Govt’s – Jude Lemke. The have not yet met and will do so next on May 28, 2026.
Consent Agenda:
Audit Claims: General Fund Vouchers #103-128, dated May 13, 2026 in the amount of $56,622.99
H-Fund Voucher #121, dated May 13, 2026, in the amount of $235,800.00
Highway Fund Voucher #61-74, dated May 13, 2026, in the amount of $29,288.01
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Approval of Minutes: April 8, 2026
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded.
Vote: Aye; Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Abstain; Lemke and Hinkle Carried.
Business:
RESOLUTION #42-2026 DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQR) FOR LOCAL LAW #2 FOR THE YEAR 2026 TOWN OF ENFIELD MORATORIUM ON
BILLBOARDS
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Enfield is considering adopting a Local Law #2 For The Year 2026
Town Of Enfield Moratorium On Billboards; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, known as the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQR), and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the proposed action is
classified as a Type II action, which does not require any further environmental review. and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board hereby determines that a Local Law #2 For The Year 2026 Town
Of Enfield Moratorium On Billboards is classified as a Type II action under SEQR .
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lynch seconded. Discussion: Planning Board Chair Walker
proposed the amendments as shown above.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Vote on the amended resolution.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lynch seconded.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
RESOLUTION #43- 2026 TOWN OF ENFIELD RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #2 FOR THE YEAR 2026
TOWN OF ENFIELD MORATORIUM ON BILLBOARDS
WHEREAS, upon proper notice a Public Hearing was held on the 13th day of May, 2026, where all persons
wishing to speak regarding proposed Local Law #2 of 2026 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 For The Year 2026 Town Of Enfield
Moratorium On Billboards; so now therefore it be
RESOLVED: that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield hereby enacts, adopts and approves Local Law #2 of 2026
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.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
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RESOLUTION #44-2026 DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQR) FOR TOWN OF ENFIELD REVISED SITE PLAN REVIEW LAW LOCAL LAW # 2 OF
2012
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Enfield is considering adopting the Town of Enfield Revised Site Plan
Review Law Local Law # 2 of 2012; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, known as the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQR), and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the proposed action is
classified as an unlisted action, which does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has carefully reviewed and considered the proposed action, relevant
documentation, and the criteria for determining significance set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.7; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has identified and considered the potential environmental impacts of the proposed
action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board hereby determines that the Town of Enfield Site Plan Review
Law Local Law # 2 of 2012 is classified as an unlisted action under SEQR, as it involves the adoption of
regulations, policies, procedures, and/or local legislative decisions that do not have a significant adverse
impact on the environment, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(20) and/or (27).
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Millspaugh seconded. Discussion: Planning Board Chair
recommended the amendments as presented above.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Vote on resolution as amended.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
RESOLUTION#45- 2026 TOWN OF ENFIELD RESOLUTION ADOPTING TOWN OF ENFIELD REVISED SITE PLAN
REVIEW LAW LOCAL LAW # 2 OF 2012
WHEREAS, upon proper notice a Public Hearing was held on the 13th day of May, 2026, where all persons
wishing to speak regarding proposed Local Law #3 of 2026 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 Town of Enfield Revised Site Plan Review Law Local Law #
2 of 2012; so now therefore it be
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RESOLVED: that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield hereby enacts, adopts and approves Local Law #3 of 2026
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.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lynch seconded.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Discussion: Local law data processing centers crypto currency. Councilperson Lemke drafted this law after the
Town of Dryden. Planning Board Chair Walker asked if the Town Board is looking to Ban them, if so, then it
should not even go to the Planning Board. Supervisor Redmond is worried that this may be to convoluted.
Supervisor Redmond, should we do a standalone law? Walker does not want the town to define accessory data
centers. Supervisor Redmond is concerned that a business may be operating as one function and then what
would happen if a datacenter then worked with them? Discussion continued. Councilperson Lynch questions
why we are doing this and it is highly unlikely that Enfield would deal with a data center.
Resolution: Initiating amendment of Enfield’s site plan review law to address data centers . Councilperson
Lynch presented the resolution and read parts of it. The full original resolution is available on the town website
and at the Town Clerks office.
Resolution #46-2026 A Resolution initiating potential legislation to address Data Centers and Cryptocurrency
Mines
Whereas, the Enfield Town Board holds the duty to protect the health, welfare and safety of its residents and
preserve Town natural resources, while also recognizing a responsibility to promote reasoned growth
compatible with environmental stewardship and community priorities; and
Whereas, the preservation of ground water resources, including those of Enfield’s natural aquifer, hold
particular importance to community residents and to this Town Board; and
Whereas, the advancement of Artificial Intelligence(AI) Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining facilities
across the nation, including the proposed Tera Wulf data center within the Tompkins County Town of Lansing,
has prompted vigorous debate over the proper balance between economic progress and public responsibility
with regard to these facilities; and
Whereas, even though the Town of Enfield currently lacks the natural or human -created infrastructure that
would enable either a Data Center or a Cryptocurrency mine to exist within its borders, this Town Board holds
responsibility to plan for any such facility’s future arrival; and
Whereas, the well-publicized, divided public sentiment expressed among Town of Lansing residents concerning
the proposed Tera Wulf AI Data Center affirms that the evaluation of relative benefits versus drawbacks of such
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centers defies kneejerk reactions, bandwagon bans, or otherwise hasty municipal responses, but rather calls
for reasoned deliberation followed by responsible regulation; and
Whereas, this Town Board believes that the Enfield Town Planning Board stands best equipped to initiate this
deliberative process within Town Government; therefore, be it
Resolved, that this Town Board directs the Enfield Town Planning Board to promptly consider and commence
drafting potential legislation to address AI Data Centers, Cryptocurrency mines and related facilities, the
Planning Board to assign particular importance to th e impact such a facility or facilities may have upon
Enfield’s natural ground water resources; and be it further
Resolved, that the Planning Board is directed to report back to this Town Board within six (6) months of the
date of this Resolution’s adoption with a proposed draft of potential legislation that this Town Board may
consider for a public hearing and adoption.
Councilperson Lynch moved and Supervisor Redmond seconded. Discussion: The above amended resolution
was presented after discussion.
Vote to amend the resolution.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Vote on amended resolution.
Councilperson Lynch moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded to adopt the resolution as amended.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
RESOLUTION #47-2026 A Resolution in support of a 3-Year Moratorium on Data Center Siting and Permitting
(S.9144 / A.10141)
Whereas, the rapid growth in data centers around the country, including in New York State, is driving up
electricity rates and putting a strain on the electric grid as well as on fossil fuel consumption; and
Whereas, data center electricity usage in New York State has been projected to increase by more than 9,000
MW in future years, which is approximately double the electricity use of all New York households combined;
and
Whereas, data centers disproportionately use fossil fuels rather than renewable energy; and
Whereas, data centers convert agricultural and other non-industrial land to industrial usage, removing
farmland, woodland and other resources while driving up land values and property taxes; and
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Whereas, the proliferation of data centers, whether to run artificial intelligence (AI) or cryptocurrency mining
operations , raises serious ethical, economic, and societal issues worthy of thorough, thoughtful and
deliberative consideration by policymakers before further such centers are promoted, permitted and
constructed; and
Whereas, in Tompkins County and in the nearby Town of Lansing, the proposed Tera Wulf data center, its
operators intending to repurpose a former fossil fuel power generation plant on Cayuga Lake, has raised
communitywide concerns over energy conservation and environmental protection; and
Whereas, New York State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Anna Kelles have each introduced bills in
the New York State Senate and Assembly (S.9144 and A. 10141) that would impose a three -year moratorium
on data center siting and permitting, a moratorium during which time the Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) will assess the full environmental impacts of these data centers and how to mitigate them,
and the Public Service Commission (PSC) will develop regulations to ensure that data center developers, and
not utility rate payers, pay the full costs associated with data center development and operation; therefore, be
it
Resolved, that the Enfield Town Board hereby supports Senate Bill S.9144 and Assembly Bill A.10141, and
urges that these bills be adopted by the New York State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor, as this
Board believes that such a law stands in the best interests of residents of the Town of Enfield, Tompkins
County, and New York State; and be it further
Resolved, that the Clerk shall forward copies of this Resolution to the following: the Hon, Kathy Hochul,
Governor of the State of New York, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Minority Leader
Senator Robert Ortt, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Majority Leader Assemblymember Crystal Peoples -Stokes,
and Assembly Minority Leader Edward Ra, Senator Liz Krueger, Senator Lea Webb, and Assemblymember Dr.
Anna Kelles.
Councilperson Lynch presented and read parts of the resolution. The full resolution is on the town website and
available at the Town Clerk’s office. A similar resolution was incorporated into a larger resolution that Tompkins
County adopted. Discussion followed.
Councilperson Lynch moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Discussion: T-Gen program presentation by Paul Fenn. Supervisor Redmond asked Councilperson Lynch if he
had heard from Paul and he had not. Supervisor Redmond asked if this should be tabled and Lynch responded
that Supervisor Redmond could reach out to him if she felt led to. Discussion continued.
Resolution #48 -2026 Authorization to Sign the Bostwick Road MOU Agreement
WHEREAS, the TCSWCD has determined its willingness to work cooperatively with the TOWN to accomplish
the implementation of the Bostwick Road Stream Stabilization Project
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WHEREAS The TCSWCD agrees to reimburse the TOWN for up to a total amount not to exceed $200,000.00
(two hundred seventeen thousand six hundred dollars) for expenses incurred related to stream stabilization
costs via State funds appropriated to the TCSWCD from the Eastern Finger Lakes Coalition for project
implementation; now therefore be it
RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes Supervisor Redmond to sign the Bostwick Road MOU Agreement.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Hinkle seconded. Discussion: Supervisor explained that she
was contacted by Angel H. with the offering of these funds which will help offset the increased expense of the
project.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Open bids for highway drain wastewater testing
Precision Industrial Maintenance LLC – the full bid is on file with the clerk’s office. The full bid is at $51,640.
Discussion continued. Councilperson Lynch would like the Highway Superintendent and the Town attorney to
review the bid and discuss it further at our June Regular Town Board Meeting. Discussion continued.
Councilperson Lynch moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded to postpone a decision until the June 10,
2026 Regular Town Board Meeting.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Discussion: Highway Drain Testing. Councilperson Lynch we are still in the same position that we were with CSI.
They had sent a quote yesterday. The price they quoted is $2 ,143.06. We have the same problems as a couple
of the tests are not specified in this quote and he was not able to get back to the person a t Microbac
Laboratories. He is not ready to present a resolution until he gets more information.
RESOLUTION #48-2026 – Approval of May 2026 Budget Modifications
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify the 2026 budget based on updated estimates of revenues and
expenditures in 2026, and
WHEREAS, a detailed listing and description of each budget adjustment by Fund has been provided to the
Town Board for review as presented below, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Enfield Town Board approves the budget modifications as outlined below.
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Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Hinkle seconded.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Authorize Supervisor Redmond to sign the 2026 -2027 contract to hire the current Einhorn student for the
continuation of website work.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Hinkle seconded. Discussion: Supervisor Redmond, Clerk
Cornell has asked that we hire the same student to help complete the project as she has been helpful and we
are still in the process of completed the requirements to be ADA compliant.
Vote: Aye; Hinkle, Lemke, Lynch, Millspaugh, and Redmond
Nay; 0; Carried.
Budget Retreat – Tompkins County Legislature. Councilperson Robert Lynch. 15 of the 16 Legislator’s attended.
presented a very preliminary overview of the current budget preparation process, including a summary of
GENERAL FUND - A MAY 2026 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Current Increase/Modified
Account #Description Budget (Decrease)Budget
Expenditures
A1910.4 Unallocated Insurance 49,350.00$ 2,500.00$ 51,850.00$
A1920.41 Municipal Dues - CLWIO 1,200.00$ 50.00$ 1,250.00$
A1990.4 Contingency 25,000.00$ (2,550.00)$ 22,450.00$
Total Expenditure Adjustments -$
HIGHWAY FUND - DA MAY 2026 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Current Increase/Modified
Account #Description Budget (Decrease)Budget
Expenditures
DA9040.8 Worker's Comp 25,358.00$ (50.00)$ 25,308.00$
DA9080.8 Paid Family Leave 1,328.00$ 50.00$ 1,378.00$
Total Expenditure Adjustments -$
Description of Proposed Adjustments : These General Fund budget adjustments account for increased costs in general
liability insurance and a minor increase in dues. Contingency funds are available to cover these costs.
Description of Proposed Adjustments : A minor adjustment to cover the annual cost of paid family leave with savings in
workers compensation insurance.
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impacting economic factors, local and national, expected cost increases affecting county government, and their
impact upon taxes. A maintenance of effort budget, which is basically doing the same things next year that
we're doing this year. would, according to the county administrator, increase the tax levy by 17.56%. It would
add $9.8 million to the levy. Now, don't expect that that's ever going to happen, because as history has proven.
There are always cuts, and I'm sure there will be cuts, and there will be economies. If nothing else, maybe fund
balance will be drawn down further. We will wait and see. Remember, it's very, very early. A preliminary
estimate of next year's tax cap as it affects Tompkins County is, as stated last night, 2.73%, but that's very
preliminary, and that very much could change. Discussion continued.
Discussion: Design Connect Students. Supervisor Redmond - While we are waiting for them to arrive, this
should have been said under correspondence, but I will give an update on Crows Nest and the sculpture . This is
an email that they sent to the Town Board. We’ve been working on the metal sunflower etc., elements this
winter. The pieces are made and were in the assembly/placing it together phase. Then it’ll be metal finishing,
painting and powder coating steps. We also have the metal work for the turtle base done. We’ve been working
with some Community Artists on making tiles for that and planning the cement work. We’re also coming back
over to work with the Enfield Senior Center, and Enfield school kids to make pieces to mosaic the Turtle back
this Spring. Schedule wise it’s looking like June for putting in the cement foundation for the base and then
working throughout June/July to install the sculpture and then do the turtle mosaic work. We do have July 28
set aside to work with the kids from the community center summer program on the finishing details of the
sculpture. Our plan is to schedule another couple Community Building days, just not sure when that will be
yet.
Design Connect gave their final presentation and it will be added to the Town website. Supervisor Redmond
asked what the board would like to see happen. Councilperson Lemke we should put some trees in. Terry’s
comments are the trees are a good idea. We may need to add more wood chips. Discussion continued. The
park committee will meet with the highway superintendent to get his perspective.
Cemetery update: Councilperson Lynch sent a memo to the board and would like to inform the public on what
has been completed at some of the cemeteries, which includes Budd Cemetery and Christian Cemetery. We
contracted last fall for the removal of one big tree at the Chrisitan Cemetery. Actually, one big one and one
not-so-big one at Christian Cemetery. The big tree was dead and diseased, there wasn't much left of it, except
a trunk and one limb. The highway superintendent recommended that it be cut down. We authorized that the
tree be cut down, and there were also some dislodged limbs, in the two trees that are over to the north side of
Christian Cemetery, and they were a safety hazard because they could fall. We had Limbwalker Tree Care take
care of all of that. They did so on Thursday the 23rd of April. I inspected their work. It looks like that it was
satisfactory. I volunteered to assist with the cleanup, which saved us some money. I started and Councilperson
Hinkle and her family helped at Christian Cemetery as well, and we got the debris removed. The debris is all
gone now from Christian Cemetery. I want to give a shout out to the neighboring property owner, Dale Laue,
who agreed to cut up the great big tree trunk and use it for his firewood. Budd Cemetery is not quite so far
along. We do have all of the limbs and branch wood cleaned up, but because everything is so wet we can't get
equipment in there to remove big logs. There are 8 Large logs that are too heavy for anyone to pick up, and
what I'm arranging for, and I want to make sure I get the neighboring property owner's consent, is to have
someone come in on that neighboring property owner's side with equipment, so as not to damage the
cemetery and take the logs away. That's a work in progress, but as you can see from the pictures here, this was
the before, and this is the after. That's where it stands right now. There is a medium felled tree down, it's not
posing any problem. I will remove that debris in time, but with everything else going on, that was the lowest
priority, because it's not in the way of mowing, and it's not in the way of people who visit the cemetery, but it
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will be gone. The cherry tree was pruned up by me. The cherry tree, I don't know how many more years it's
gonna live, but for this year, it's fine. And so, that's where we stand right now. The brush is all gone.
Privilege of the Floor: Randy Brown the open meetings law where you are allowed to meet remotely will
expire in June 2026, unless the state decides to extend it again.
Announcements:
Adjournment: Councilperson Millspaugh motioned to adjourn, adjourned at 9:19 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Cornell
Mary Cornell
Town Clerk