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Town of Enfield
Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes
Enfield Community Building
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Present: Town Supervisor Roy Barriere, Town Councilperson Chris Hern, Town Councilperson Vera
Howe-Strait, Town Councilperson Ann Rider, Town Councilperson Debbie Teeter, Town Highway
Superintendent Barry Rollins, Town Clerk Alice Linton.
Town Supervisor Barriere opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. by leading the assemblage in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Privilege of the Floor:
Marnie Kirchgessner of 191 Enfield Main Road asked that the following be entered into the record:
Although I suspect my 3 minutes won’t be as long as Mr. Eddy from last month, what’s new? That is
my issue with “fracking” not the science of the technical process. I don’t pretend to know enough.
My issue is with the politics. Corporations are people yet have different legal requirements than the
ordinary citizen. Oil and gas companies don’t have to comply with the Clean Air & Water Act. Hence
trucks with toxic materials are not labeled as such. Should an accident occur, first responders have no
idea what they are up against. Who assumes responsibility for any harm done? The company refusing
to take responsibility for the situation in Dimock? Having been involved with too much litigation in
my life, I suspect the responsible parties will become the Town’s and the lease holder and trust me it
will cost. I support the sign on Bostwick Road that states “No drill no spill”. As a person who has had
to live with the aftermath of a crime, I was totally horrified by Debbie Teeter’s remarks last month. I
would not trade all the painted barns in Pennsylvania for the life of my husband. According to the
Compass report, Enfield already leads Tompkins County in both major and minor crimes. Debbie
knows this because she questioned me about it when I authored a successful grant request for the
Enfield Community Council. I appreciate prosperity can be easily measured in dollars and cents
whereas quality of life issues may be too sophisticated for some of you to understand. George Frantz
said it last night - this is a boom and bust industry. Some may prosper, but what is the cost to the
community as a whole? The nature of Capitalism is profits, not fairness. People who live and breath
are no longer represented in the political process. This board questions the will of the majority of
Enfielders who want a ban on fracking and heavy industrial uses, pretending to seek out information
on the “other” side for the alleged majority desiring fracking, yet this group hasn’t had the courage to
come to these meetings. Apparently like Washington they are financing your political campaigns.
Stephanie Haskins of 431 Enfield Center Road East stated she would like a chance to have a dialogue
with the board. She would like to ask questions and have them answered. She is pleased that the
board is willing to support presenters so there is a balanced view on the hydrofracking issue and
asked the board to sponsor Tony Ingraffea.
Kai Haskins of 431 Enfield Center Road East stated he has lived in Enfield about 9 years and he and
his little brother enjoy the stream by their house. It is quiet and peaceful there and he is concerned
that hydrofracking could pollute the stream and his family’s well; and truck traffic could cause air
pollution.
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Robert Hanks of 2504 State Route 79 would like a ban on hydraulic fracking. He believes there will
be law suits against towns whether they have bans or moratoriums. He feels contamination is a very
likely result of drilling activities and may turn neighbor against neighbor.
Chris Martelli of 57 Rothermich Road supports a ban against hydro fracking. He would like our town
attorney to attend the presentation by Scott Kurkoski, Esq.
Martha Fischer of 772 Bostwick Road thanked everyone who attended presentations on hydro
fracking for being respectful. She feels there is much unknown about the biology so far down in the
earth and noted there have been a lot of biological problems from ocean drilling. She supports wind
energy and energy conservation programs.
Mary Jo Lovelace of 2504 State Route 79 stated she has been a resident of Enfield for 10 years and
supports a ban on hydro fracking. She feels that water, agriculture and tourism will be affected by the
hydraulic fracturing process.
Supervisor Barriere stated his appreciation that everyone has shown respect to their neighbors at the
recent presentations. He reminded everyone of the presentation by Scott Kurkowski, Esq. on January
24 at the new highway facility and stated the town’s attorney, Guy Krogh, Esq. will be present for
that. There is a presentation scheduled by Anthony Ingraffea for February 1 at Enfield School.
Councilperson Rider thanked the community for entering into a dialogue in a mature and civil tone.
Approval of Minutes: Councilperson Teeter moved, with a second by Councilperson Howe-Strait
to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2011 regular board meeting and the January 3, 2012
organizational meeting.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Councilperson Hern moved with a second by Councilperson Rider to approve the minutes of the
December 19, 2011 special town board meeting.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter abstain, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Correspondence: E-mail from the Tompkins County Department of Planning inviting the Town of
Enfield to submit projects to the Tompkins County Flood Hazard Mitigation Program for
consideration before March 30.
E-mail from the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) with notification of
a program to help low-income New Yorkers reduce energy bills.
Year End Report from the Six-Town Community Energy Educator, Ken Thompson.
Notice from Municipal Electric & Gas Alliance that Integrys Energy Services was awarded the bid
for electricity through 2014.
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Notice from Tompkins County Council of Governments that the Town of Enfield is being billed $325
as our share of the fees incurred thus far in the Cell Tower Study. We will be billed an additional
$430 once the study is complete.
Letter from Hank Dullea, Chair of the Tompkins County Redistricting Commission stating 10
meetings have been held thus far and the Commission has narrowed its selection to a 14-district
scenario with its 11th meeting to be held January 12.
Budget Amendment #2012-1
WHEREAS, expenses have exceeded the budget in the General Fund Account, line item A1910.4,
titled “Special Items – Unallocated Insurance”, and line item A8020.1, titled “Planning – Personnel”
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the General Fund Account, line item A9040.8, titled “Employee Benefits –
Workers’ Compensation Insurance”, be decreased by $500.00 and General Fund Account, line item
A1910.4, titled “Special Items – Unallocated Insurance”, be increased by $500.00, and further be it
RESOLVED, that the General Fund Account, line item A8020.4, titled “Planning – Contractual”, be
decreased by $300.00 and General Fund Account, line item A8020.1, titled “Planning – Personnel”,
be increased by $300.00.
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by Councilperson Rider to accept Budget Amendment
#2012-1.
Discussion: Supervisor Barriere stated the insurance has turned out to be more than budgeted for in
unallocated insurance. Also funding for the Planning Board records keeper needs to be changed from
contractual to personnel.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Audit Claims:
Councilperson Rider moved, with a second by Councilperson Hern to authorize the supervisor to pay
General Fund vouchers #1 to #37 dated January 11, 2012 in the amount of $41,887.17, Highway
Fund vouchers #1 to #24 dated January 11, 2012 in the amount of $70,978.81, Fire Department Fund
vouchers #1 to #2 dated January 11, 2012 in the amount of $85,776.00 and H-Fund vouchers #1 to
#12 dated January 11, 2012 in the amount of $110,125.04.
Discussion: Supervisor Barriere stated we may receive a credit for tax paid on a utility bill.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
County Legislator’s Report: No report.
Highway Superintendent’s Report: Highway Superintendent Buddy Rollins explained the work
scheduled for the summer of 2012, as shown on the Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway
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Moneys pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law. Some of the work will
depend on oil prices, but the plan now is to oil and stone .5 miles of South Van Dorn Road between
Bostwick Road and Gray Road (.2 on the Bostwick end and .3 on the Gray Road end); 1.0 miles of
Aiken Road.between Waterburg Road and Podunk Road, along with ditching and shoulder cutting;
and 1.0 miles of South Van Dorn Road between East Enfield Center Road and Bostwick Road along
with ditching, shoulder work, reprofiling and grinding. The sum of $100,000 will be set aside from
the highway budget, with $80,000 requested in CHIPS money for this work and general repairs to
44.45 miles of town highways.
Starting next week, the crew will be working out of the new facility. Superintendent Rollins
mentioned last summer Enfield worked together with the Towns of Ulysses and Newfield, along with
Tompkins County, on some jobs and borrowed equipment from each other.
Supervisor Barriere and Superintendent Rollins met with Nancy Oltz of TCAT to discuss the
possibility of a Park and Ride at the new highway facility. This would be in addition to the current
parking area at Miller’s Corners.
Code Enforcement Officer’s Report: Code Enforcement Officer Alan Teeter reported in December
there was 1 building permit issued. Inspections included 3 foundation, 3 framing, 3 insulation/energy
code, 1 plumbing, 3 final, 9 progress checks and 4 fire and safety inspections.
For the year 2011 a total of 61 building permits were issued or renewed. There were 7 new homes, 8
certificates of occupancy issued, 22 certificates of completion issued, 6 certificates of compliance
issued. Inspections included 34 foundation, 28 framing, 13 insulation/energy code, 8 plumbing, 2
mass gathering, 24 fire and safety inspections and 20 final inspections. There were 90 progress
checks, 13 meetings with owners/builders/state, 20 complaints received of which 18 were valid and 7
resolved. There were 9 letters of voluntary compliance sent, 11 orders to remedy. There were 8 house
numbers issued and installed and 33 hours of training were completed.
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by councilperson Howe-Strait, to authorize Code
Enforcement Officer, Alan Teeter, to attend code enforcement training in Liverpool at a cost of $350,
plus one overnight at the hotel.
Discussion: Councilperson Howe-Strait asked how many hours of training need to be completed each
year. Code Enforcement Officer Teeter responded 24, and this training will cover all of the 24 hours.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Committee Reports:
Planning Board: Planning Board co-president Mike Carpenter reported Marie Vandermark has
joined the board. The proposed Site Plan Review Law was completed at the last meeting. The Board
is looking into an aquifer study with outside help from grants. Next on their agenda is the
Comprehensive Plan. They will look at the plans neighboring towns have in place as models.
Health Insurance Consortium: No report.
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Enfield Community Council: ECC treasurer Lauren Trenchard reported the 4th and 5th grade
basketball and Zumba programs are ongoing at Enfield School. The after school day care program is
looking for donations. The next ECC newsletter will be coming out the first part of April. This year 4
editions are planned. The Council is looking for co-chairs for the Harvest Festival. Everyone is
invited to their next ECC meeting to be held January 24, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community
Building.
Enfield Volunteer Fire Company: Supervisor Barriere thanked everyone who supported their first
chicken barbeque of the year. A blood drive will be held January 17 from 1:30 to 6:30 at the fire
station.
Facilities Manager: Councilperson Hern has received one estimate for a new furnace for the
Community Building. He would like another bid, but would like to get the project started.
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by Councilperson Teeter, to authorize HSC to install a new
furnace at the Enfield Community Building at a cost of $3,573 unless a lower bid is received in the
next week.
Discussion: This furnace will be for the upstairs of the Community Building.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Councilperson Hern also reported he has one estimate for the downstairs handicap bathroom in the
Community Building, and is expecting another one.
Communication Access Committee: No report.
Facilities Development: No report.
Personnel Committee: Supervisor Barriere mentioned to the board that he would like to have the
personnel manual revised by the first of April.
Tompkins County Council of Governments: Supervisor Barriere reported Hank Dullea, Chair of the
Tompkins County Redistricting Commission, gave a presentation at the last TCCOG meeting. A
session on redistricting will possibly be held in Enfield, although it looks like we will have the same
boundaries as we now have. TCCOG will be voting on a vice-chair at their next meeting with the
plan being that person will move on to co-chair the following two years.
Old Business:
Update on Road Preservation Plan: Supervisor Barriere reported he is planning to meet with Highway
Supervisor Buddy Rollins and town attorney Guy Krogh to draft a law.
Unconventional Gas Drilling Discussion: Supervisor Barriere reported a draft ban and a draft
moratorium have both been completed and are ready for town attorney Guy Krogh to review.
Councilperson Teeter asked how much it would cost for attorney Krogh to review each document.
Sueprvisor Barriere replied around $1,500 for either one. Councilperson Teeter also asked if we
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could adopt a ban or moratorium without having attorney Krogh review them in order to save the
town money.
Councilperson Rider suggested if we passed a one year moratorium it would give the town time to
work on a Comprehensive Plan and Road Usage Plan.
Councilperson Hern stated he feels a moratorium doesn’t carry the enforceability of a ban. A ban is a
stronger solution and can be eliminated at any time by the board. Also, an aquifer study will take
several years to complete.
Councilperson Teeter stated she could support either a ban or a moratorium.
Supervisor Barriere stated our town attorney is familiar with our laws and other areas without zoning,
so he would really need to look at a ban or moratorium before the board enacted it.
Councilperson Howe-Strait supports a ban. She feels if everything isn’t in place within 12 months, an
extension would have to be enacted and if everything isn’t completed then it could be a problem. She
is hesitant to take the chance that a ban couldn’t be extended as long as we would need it.
Councilperson Rider stated she could support a ban, but would like a plan of how the board will
proceed.
Supervisor Barriere stated the board seems comfortable with having attorney Guy Krogh start
reviewing the ban.
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by Councilperson Howe-Strait to authorize town attorney
Guy Krogh to move forward and review the ban on unconventional gas drilling as drafted by David
and Helen Slottje.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
New Business:
Assignment and Assumption Agreement for the Wind Farm: Supervisor Barriere reported Enfield
Energy Wind Farm has sold their assets to Black Oak Wind Farm. The board needs to recognize this
so the developer’s agreement will follow on to the new company. The environmental impact
statement may be ready for presentation to the town board by next month, along with a presentation.
Discussion on Proposed Enfield Community Council Contract/Schedule Public Hearing: Supervisor
Barriere explained the ECC has put together a new five year contract that needs to be reviewed. The
most important change in the contract is the amounts: there is no increase the first year from last year,
each year after that is a 2% increase. The old contract had a 3% increase.
Councilperson Teeter moved, with a second by Councilperson Hern to set a public hearing on the
proposed Enfield Community Council Contract at the February 8 regular town board meeting at 6:30
p.m.
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Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider recuse,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Resolution to Amend Code of Ethics: Supervisor Barriere received a notice from the Office of the
State Attorney General asking all municipalities for a copy of their Code of Ethics. The town’s code
was adopted in 1971 and the last amendment was in 2004. Town attorney Guy Krogh was asked to
review our Code of Ethics, which is in line with the County Code of Ethics. Enfield uses the County
Board of Ethics to review any cases that we may have. The one recommendation from attorney
Krogh is stated in the following Resolution:
Resolution #2012-18 Resolution to Amend the Town of Enfield’s Code of Ethics
WHEREAS, the disclosure of conflicts of interests rule does not comply with the updates to GML §
803 from 2005. In addition to disclosure “on the record,” the law also now requires written notice to
an immediate supervisor and to the Town Board (with certain exceptions for § 802(2) holdings of less
than a 5% interest in publicly traded entities, contracts for utility services, etc.), therefore, be it
RESOLVED, “Disclosure of Interest in Legislation” sub-paragraph of § 407 to read as follows:
“Except as to the statutory exceptions listed in General Municipal Law § 802(2), all Town officers
and employees who have, will have, or later acquire any interest in (or whose spouse or other family
member has, will have, or later acquires any interest in) any actual or proposed contract, purchase
agreement, lease agreement, or other agreement, whether written or oral, with the Town (or any
consortium or intermunicipal agency that the Town is a member of, or in which the Town is a
participating party) shall publicly disclose the nature and extent of such interest in writing to his or
her immediate supervisor and to the Town Board as soon as he or she has knowledge of such actual
or prospective interest. Such written disclosure shall be made part of, and set forth in, the official
minutes of the Town board proceedings.”
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by Councilperson Teeter to accept Resolution #2012-18.
Discussion: Councilperson Rider asked if this was Guy Krogh’s proposal. Supervisor Barriere replied
that it was. This was due to a change that was made in 2005. Since our Code of Ethics was last
amended in 2004, it was not included in our current Code.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Site Plan Review Law: Supervisor Barriere stated the Planning Board has done a lot of work in the
last year or two on the Site Plan Review Law and attorney Guy Krogh has made a few adjustments
and recommendations. There is one section, regarding fees and penalties, that the board needs to
discuss. Planning Board co-chair Mike Carpenter explained that the board should decide on what the
fee for the application should be. Previously it was $50. The issue that was more important was the
penalty phase. The original and older Site Plan Review Law had a penalty of $150 per week which
kicked in when a resident didn’t do what the Code Enforcement Officer told them to do. The state
penalty for that is $2,000 per day. When the Plan was given to town attorney Guy Krogh to review,
he came back with a 3 tier plan of penalties, starting with $150. If the first fine was high enough, it
might be enough to get attention. If a large company came to Enfield, $150 per week might not get
their attention. The Planning Board felt the Town Board should come up with the penalty rates.
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Councilperson Howe-Strait asked if there could be different fines for different offenses. Mike
Carpenter replied basically what is being fined is non-compliance with the law.
Councilperson Rider asked if there is a differential between residential and commercial here. Mike
Carpenter replied most of the residential non-compliance would be minor infractions, but a major
development could have major infractions.
Councilperson Teeter liked the idea of a tiered approach – one for minor and one for major
infractions. The language “up to” could be tricky as residents could feel someone was treated
unfairly.
Mike Carpenter will forward a copy of attorney Guy Krogh’s fee schedule to board members.
Supervisor Barriere asked board members to review the law as proposed and be ready to discuss it at
the next meeting. If necessary, attorney Krogh can review the changes, and then a public hearing can
be scheduled.
Grant for Records Management Shared Expenses: Supervisor Barriere explained the county is writing
a grant for Records Management Shared Services. If awarded, it would cost each involved
municipality $250 per year. It would give the town another way to archive our minutes.
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by Councilperson Rider to approve the following
statement:
The Town of Enfield hereby confirms our partnership with Tompkins County and the Tompkins
County Clerk’s office for the establishment of a shared electronic records management system funded
by a 2012-2013 Shared Services grant from the NYS Archives through the Local Government
Records Management Improvement Fund. We affirm our active participation in the design and
testing of the system and our plan for long term commitment to the shared service that will result
from the project.
Discussion: Councilperson Rider asked if we have a staff person who is interested in working on this.
Supervisor Barriere replied that Town Historian/Deputy Clerk Sue Thompson is interesting in
working on this along with the town clerk.
Councilperson Teeter asked if the $250 could better be spent on more hours for the deputy clerk.
Supervisor Barriere responded this could save the clerk’s office a lot of hours by not having to
research old minutes – they would be indexed and easily accessible.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Amicus Curiae in Actions Involving Municipal Home Rule: Supervisor Barriere explained the Town
of Ulysses has asked for a letter of support of home rule, which does not deal with unconventional
gas drilling, but is just home rule in general. The Association of Towns is also thinking of signing on
to this. There are about 17 other municipalities that have signed on. Supervisor Barriere has spoken
with attorney Krogh on this and he responded with an e-mail that he feels there is no issue with
Enfield supporting the municipal home rule, as long as no financial support is involved.
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Resolution #2012-19 Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Enfield to Approve
Becoming an Amicus Curiae in Actions Involving Municipal Home Rule Pending Before New
York State Appellate Courts
WHEREAS, the Towns of Middlefield and Dryden have recently revised their zoning laws to
prohibit heavy industrial uses (including natural gas drilling) in their communities and such laws
have been challenged in court by opponents claiming that the Towns do not have the power to
regulate natural gas drilling as a land use; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses has filed an amicus curiae or “friend of the court” brief in both
lawsuits in support of its sister Towns in order to reassert the right of municipalities throughout New
York State to determine what land uses are appropriate through the municipal home rule powers
granted by the New York State Constitution and the New York Municipal Home Rule Law; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ulysses will file another amicus brief when these lawsuits are appealed to
New York appellate courts and has requested that other municipalities in New York State consider
joining the Town of Ulysses’ brief as a powerful statement to the appellate courts, the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the New York State Legislature about the
importance of protecting municipal home rule in New York State and a municipality’s right to
decide, for itself, whether natural gas drilling – or any other land use for that matter – is appropriate
for its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The Board hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the citizens of the Town of
Enfield to support municipal home rule by joining in the Town of Ulysses’ amicus brief to
the appellate courts.
2. The Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Supervisor to complete or cause to
be completed any and all such further documents and papers in the name and on behalf of
the Town of Enfield as the Supervisor deems necessary or appropriate to carry into effect
the foregoing resolution.
3. The Town Clerk will send a certified copy of this adopted resolution to the Town of
Ulysses, 10 Elm St., Trumansburg, NY 14886.
Councilperson Teeter moved, with a second by Councilperson Hern to adopt the resolution of the
Enfield Town Board to approve becoming amicus curiae in actions involving municipal home rule
pending before New York State Appellate Courts.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Vote on Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys:
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by Councilperson Teeter to accept the Agreement for the
Expenditure of Highway Moneys pursuant to the provisions of Section 284 of the Highway Law for
2012 as presented by Highway Superintendent Rollins.
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Councilperson Rider asked if this could change during the year and if there were any costs. Highway
Superintendent Rollins explained that it could change during the year and that the costs were just an
estimate. If the major projects are changed during the year, the plan will be re-presented to the board.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Supervisor Barriere stated the town has been asked to sponsor the presentation by Anthony R.
Ingraffea, Ph.D., P.E. to be held February 1, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Enfield Elementary
School and pay for the mailing advertising the presentation. This will cost about $420 for the postage.
The ENSAW group will pay to print the post cards and prepare them for mailing.
Councilperson Hern asked what area Dr. Ingraffea’s expertise was in. Councilperson Teeter stated
her research showed his primary work was in aerospace.
Councilperson Howe-Strait asked what the issues were with the sponsorship. Response was if the
board sponsors the presentation, insurance at the school won’t be an issue.
Councilperson Teeter stated she would prefer a presenter whose bulk of lifework was in hydro-
geology, but doesn’t know of an expert in that field.
Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by Councilperson Rider to pay for the postage for the post
cards for this presentation.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Councilperson Rider moved, with a second by Councilperson Howe-Strait to co-sponsor the Anthony
Ingraffea presentation to be held February 1, 2012 at the Enfield Elementary School.
Discussion: Supervisor Barriere mentioned this is the same night as the Planning Board Meeting.
Councilperson Hern expressed concern that unconventional gas drilling might be outside Dr.
Ingraffea’s area of expertise. The web was searched for more information, but not much was found
except he is a Dwight C. Baum Professor of Engineering, a Weiss Presidential Teaching Fellow and a
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the College of Engineering at Cornell.
Vote: Councilperson Hern aye, Councilperson Howe-Strait aye, Councilperson Rider aye,
Councilperson Teeter aye, Supervisor Barriere aye. Carried
Announcements: None.
Adjournment: Supervisor Barriere moved, with a second by Councilperson Howe-Strait, to adjourn
the meeting at 8:43 p.m. No one opposed.
Respectfully submitted,
Alice Linton
Enfield Town Clerk