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Town of Enfield
Special Town Board Meeting
October 8, 2022
In-Person and Virtual via the Zoom platform
Present: Town Supervisor Stephanie Redmond; Town Councilperson’s Cassandra Hinkle, Robert Lynch, Jude Lemke;
Town Clerk Mary Cornell
Absent: James Ricks
Supervisor Redmond opened the Public Hearing at 9 am.
Supervisor Redmond stated that Restore NY is a program throughout NYS they give funding for blighted properties to be
restored. Restore NY picked a zone that was mostly along main street (Rte. 327). Six properties were chosen and one
homeowner responded with interest. There is an $500 application fee and it is an extensive process. Councilperson
Lemke asked if it was a one-time application fee. Supervisor Redmond advised that it is a per application fee.
Enfield Resident Ann Rider thinks that this is an excellent Idea and she didn’t have a lot of time to research it. She is
happy that some homeowners are willing to take down decrepit homes.
A homeowner spoke on garbage and clean-up days and asked that we allow landlords to dispose of garbage from their
rental properties. A question was asked if there were issues with property owners not being able to match the 10% and
if there was grant funding available to assist with the 10% required. Supervisor Redmond answered that there is not
funding to assist with the 10% required of the homeowners. Councilperson Lynch shared that it is unfortunate that this
funding was not available to a homeowner just down on Enfield Main Road that had to have a home taken down that
had asbestos which was an expensive project. Councilperson Lynch shared a list of six homes that he suggests also be
taken into consideration.
Supervisor Redmond closed the public hearing at 9:19 am
Call to order: Supervisor Redmond called the Special Town Board meeting to order at 9:19 am
Privilege of the Floor: Ann Rider wanted to thank the Town and whatever residents put out the Chrysanthemum’s and
pumpkins around the Town light poles and buildings.
New Business:
Resolution #79-2022 Restore NY
WHEREAS, upon proper notice a Public Hearing was held on the 8th day of October 2022, where all persons wishing to
speak regarding the Restore NY application 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 to submit the application to the Restore NY program to secure funding for the
demolition of the property located at 1110 Bostwick Rd; Ithaca NY, now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Enfield hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to submit the Restore NY
application.
Supervisor Redmond moved and Councilperson Lemke seconded. No further discussion.
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Vote: Councilperson Hinkle, Aye; Councilperson Lemke, Aye; Councilperson Lynch, Aye; Supervisor Redmond
Aye; Carried.
Adjournment: Councilperson Hinkle motioned to Adjourn, Adjournment 9:22 am
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Cornell
Mary Cornell
Town Clerk