HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 16 2014 CP Minutes.pdfTown of Enfield Comprehensive Plan Committee Minutes
April 16, 2014 - Enfield Community Building
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PRESENT: Poney Carpenter, Judy Hyman, Marnie Kirchgessner, Mary Jo Lovelace,
Beth McGee, Becky Sims, Dan Walker
ABSENT: Lori Elrod, Vera Howe-Strait
Beth McGee called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
There was discussion of the April 8 meeting regarding who will use the
Comprehensive Plan (CP). Judy Hyman stated that she knows people who read the CP
before moving/buying a home in a town. This could be defined as residents and
potential residents of the town. There was discussion on the level that the CP is written
in. Becky Sims referred to the fact that the State and Federal government funding is
also part of the audience for the CP.
Marnie Kirchgessner stated she thought the draft of the CP was adequate but
liked Newfield CP. The document is for all representatives of the town – a vision for the
town.
Judy Hyman stated that it should be noted there is no effort to create zoning in
the town via the CP. Committee members agreed on this point. Beth McGee pointed
out that there are certain things the town can do to address issues such as Fracking.
Dan Walker stated that zoning restricts areas to certain areas – residential and
business.
Beth McGee said she would like community members to come to the CP
Committee meetings. There will be a public hearing for the community before the CP
can be approved. The committee needs to promote community participation. It was
decided that Beth McGee will put together a short survey for the May 10 Country Faire
at the Enfield Elementary School. There will be 3 questions: In Enfield what is your
favorite things, your least favorite things and what would make Enfield a better place.
Beth McGee will also put the minutes on the Enfield Website.
It was decided that items for the next agenda should be sent to Poney Carpenter.
Beth McGee said she had not heard from George Frantz. She will contact George
Frantz again and if does not get an answer she will contact Randy Brown of Newfield to
come to the next meeting. If neither can come to the next meeting Poney Carpenter will
conduct the “Poster Board” session for recommendations for the CP.
Dan Walker started the discussion on the different maps showing resources of
Enfield.
Public Facilities Map: Shows roads, which are the highest expense for the town .
Two state highways no responsibility of the town, roads: unimproved (dirt), county,
town, town split – Sheffield and Buckhill. Treman State Park and Private recreation:
Hillendale golf course, Pine Creek Camping, Newharts lodge, Connecticut Hill. The
map shows all tax parcels and Town of Enfield government owned land.
There was discussion that Cornell Students might be able to help produce map s
regarding public facilities. Dan Walker will produce the final version of the maps for the
CP.
Natural Features: Watershed areas, most of the town water drainage goes in the
Cayuga Lake Watershed at the Inlet.
Town of Enfield Comprehensive Plan Committee Minutes
April 16, 2014 - Enfield Community Building
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Development Constraints: soils, archeology areas, prime farmland, wet land
areas, steeper slopes. Most of the town is based on the agriculture district.
There was discussion on the Genex farming area and Wind Farm area.
Enfield Possible Future Land Use: Based on development constraints, no line i s
needed for “no fracking” due to ban in town, current oil and gas activity. Harvey Hill well
is now plugged, no other wells are active. Identify prime farm land, hamlet area (Enfield
Center). There is a need for public water and sewage systems for higher density areas.
Private and public waste systems are now in some areas such as Sandy Creek Mobile
Park. There was a suggestion to shift hamlet area to go to the State Park. Free
residential use of the State Park should be researched. Marnie Kirchgessner referred to
grants the town could apply for to receive funding for different development programs.
Historic designation could be used to connect to the State Park as the Mill is under
historical designation with the state.
Town Budget Discussion: Beth McGee and Dan Walker explained the town
budget. Poney Carpenter wondered what monies were coming into the town to benefit
residents under the school, State Park, Community Council, USGS Aquifer study,
Agriculture - viable vs non-viable farming subsidies and entitlements. Poney Carpenter
thought this information could be used as a reference in the economic section of the
CP.
Agenda – Sessions for next meetings:
George Frantz, Cornell University
Randy Brown, Newfield
Poster Board Session – suggestions for the CP
The Poster Board session will be next if George Frantz or Randy Brown can not attend.
Marnie Kirchgessner volunteered to go to different community groups to get their
input on the CP. Poney Carpenter suggested the committee have one meeting on how
to gather information from different community groups. The focus should be gathering
information in written form.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Sue Thompson, Recording Secretary