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Home My WebLink About2008 Enfield Volunteer Fire Company documentsName Staff 2D Rank Stn Status Hire Date Lauper, Shawn 88 Junior Fire Fighter 1 Active member 12/07/2006 Teeter, Alan 89 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 01/04/2007 Teeter, Deborah 90 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 01/04/2007 Hooten, Eric 91 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 06/07/2007 - Belknap, Tiffany 92 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 07/05/2007'- 7/05/2007`Winston, Winston, Elizabeth 93 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 07/05./2007• Teeter, Alexander J 94 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 07/05/2007 Tripodi, David J 95 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 09/06/2007, Tripp, Beckey 96 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 09/06/2007 Alexander, Robert 97 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 09/06/2007 Hubbell, Denise 98 Recruit Firefighter1 Active member 03/06/2008 Total Staff Members Listed:51 04/09/2008 17:57 Page 2 4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire) Pct of Losses 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00 400 Enfield Fire & Rescue 1 Incident Type Report (Summary) 0.00% Alarm Date Between (04/01/2008) And (06/30/2008) 1 1.51% $0 Pct of Total Incident Type Count Incidents Est Loss 1 Fire 444 Power line down 1 111 Building fire 1 1.51% $0 121 Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 1 1.51% $0 143 Grass fire 1 1.51% $0 7.57% 3 4.54% $0 3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service incident 321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with 46 69.69% $0 322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 5 7.57% $0 324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 1 1.51% $0 0.00% 52 78.78% $0 4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire) Pct of Losses 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00 400 Hazardous condition, Other 1 1.51% $0- 0.00% 412 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 1.51% $0 0.00% 424 Carbon monoxide incident 1 1.51% $0 0.00% 444 Power line down 1 1.51% $0 0.00% 445 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 1 1.51% $0 0.00% 5 7.57% $0 0.0050 5 Service Call 500 Service Call, other 1 1.51% $0 0.00% 571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 2 3_03% $0 0.00% 3 4.54% $0 0.00% 6 Good Intent Call 631 Authorized controlled burning 2 3.03% $0 0.00% 2 3.03916 $0 0.00910 7 False Alarm & False Call 743 Smoke detector activation, no fire - 1 1.51% $0 0.00% 1 1.51% $0 0.00% Total Incident Count: 66 Total Est Loss: $0 07/08/2008 17:45 Page 1 Name Hubbell, Dennis G Neno, Judy L Stilwell, Larry K Covert, Arthur J Lauper, Roger C Whittaker, James V Stilwell, Greg D Barriere, Roy L Neno, Richard J Owens, Dave H Hubbard, Raymond E Eisenhardt, William R Snyder, Tanya Lanning, Larry C Stevenson, Greg W Laue, Gary A Switzer Jr., Ronald E May, Orville G Morse, Keven J Baker, John K Saulsgiver, Larry A Owens, Jean M Sheffield, Charles E Weinstein, Brian S Snyder, Wayne C Nesbitt, Gary A Stevenson, Sherry L Howser, Arthur D Laue, Eric A Snyder, Wayne(Tucker) A Hetherington, Edward J Carlisle, Anthony R Giles, Benjamin T Turesik, Scott S Paolangeli, Patrick J Van Dee, Kirk Hollister, Geoffrey J Baker, Michael Rollins, Michael Stevenson, Karen Staff ID 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 09 11 14 16 17 18 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 38 41 48 49 55 56 61 63 67 69 77 78 82 85 86 87 Enfield Fire & Rescue Staff List by Staff ID All Applicable Records Rank Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter First Assistant Chief Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter Fire Police Booster member Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Fire Police Fire Chief Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Fire Police Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Fire Police Firefighter/EMT Deputy Chief Fire Police Firefighter Staff Probationary Firefighter Second Assistant Chief Firefighter Firefighter Captain Firefighter Junior _Fire Fighter Junior Fire Fighter Probationary Firefighter Stn 1 1 1 1 1 1 Status Active member Active member Active member Exempt Life Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Hire Date 05/01/1975 04/04/1992 01/01/1965 10/19/1973 07/19/1974 10/05/1978 06/07/1988 . 08/02/1980 09/14/1989 04/01/1993 02/14/1988 12/05/1983 03/07/1991 03/02/1971- 09/03/1992 02/10/1985 05/05/1993 11/20/1980 09/14/1989 06/03/1999 " 08/17/1972 03/05/1998 01/01/1958 06/03/1997 11/17/1977 09/02/1982 11/06/1997 04/02/1998 02/03/2000 11/01/1999 04/01/1999 02/01/2001 09/06/2003" 1 Active member 12/06/1999 1 Active member 04101/2004" 1 Active member 11/04/2004 1 Active member 10/06/2005 1 Active member" 05/04/2006 1 Active.member 08/03/2006 1 Active member 12/07/2006 07/08/2008 17:46 Page 1 Name Staff ID Lauper, Shawn 88 Teeter, Alan 89 Teeter, Deborah 90 Belknap, Tiffany Lea 92 Winston, Elizabeth 93 Teeter, Alexander J 94 Hubbell, Denise 98 Total Staff Members Listed: 47 07/08/2008 17:46 Enfield Fire & Rescue Staff List by Staff ID All Applicable Records Rask Stn Status Hire Date "• Junior Fire. Fighter 1 Active member 12/07/2006 - Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 01/04/2007 - Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 01/0412007 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member --07/05/2007 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 07/05/2007"" Recruit Firefighter 1., Active member- 07%05/2007"" Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 03/06/2008 n ie ire escue Incident Type Report (Summary) Alarm Date Between (07/01/2008) And (09/30/2008) Pct of Total Pct of Incident Type Count Incidents Est Loss Losses 1 Fire 131 Passenger vehicle fire 1 2.04% $0 0.00% 1 2.04% $0 0.00% 3 Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incident 321 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with 22 44.89% $0 0.00% 322 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 7 14.28% $0 0.00% 324 Motor Vehicle Accident with no injuries 2 4.08% $0 0.00% 31 63.26916 $0 0.000 4 Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 400 Hazardous condition, Other 1 2.04% $0 0.00% 420 Toxic condition, Other 1 2.04% $0 0.00% 444 Power line down 2 4.08% $0 0.00% 4 8.16% $0 0.00% 5 Service Call 551 Assist police or other governmental agency 1 2.04% $0 0.00% 571 Cover assignment, standby, moveup 4 8.16% $0 0.00% 5 10.2096 $0 0.00910 8 Severe Weather & Natural Disaster 800 Severe weather or natural disaster, Other, 8 16.32% $0 0.00% 8 16.32% $0 0.00% Total Incident Count: 49 Total Est Loss: $0 10/08/2008 17:32 Page 1 Name Sheffield, Charles E Stilwell, Larry K Lanning, Larry C Saulsgiver, Larry A Covert, Arthur J Lauper, Roger C Hubbell, Dennis G Snyder, Wayne C Whittaker, James V Barriere, Roy L May, Orville G Nesbitt, Gary A Eisenhardt, William R Laue, Gary A Hubbard, Raymond E Stilwell, Greg D Morse, Keven J Neno, Richard J Snyder, Tanya Neno, Judy L Stevenson, Greg W Owens, Dave H Switzer Jr., Ronald E Weinstein, Brian S Stevenson, Sherry L Owens, Jean M Howser, Arthur D Hetherington, Edward J Baker, John K Snyder, Wayne(Tucker) A Turesik, Scott S Laue, Eric A Carlisle, Anthony R Giles, Benjamin T Paolangeli, Patrick J Van Dee, Kirk Hollister, Geoffrey J Baker, Michael Lauper, Shawn Teeter, Alan Teeter, Deborah Enfield Fire & Rescue Staff List By Hire Date Staff ID 35 03 21 32 04 05 01 38 06 09 28 41 17 26 16 07 29 11 18 02 22 14 27 36 48 34 49 61 30 56 69 55 63 67 77 78 82 85 88 89 90 All Applicable Records Rank Fire Police Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter First Assistant Chief Firefighter Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Fire`Police Fire Police Fire Police Firefighter Firefighter/EMT Firefighter. Firefighter/EMT Booster member Firefighter/EMT. Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Fire Chief Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Firefighter/EMT Deputy Chief Staff Firefighter/EMT Firefighter Firefighter Fire Police Probationary Firefighter Second Assistant Chief Firefighter Captain Firefighter Junior. Fire Fighter Junior Fire Fighter Firefighter Fire Police Stn 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 Status Active member Active member Active member Active member Exempt Life Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Active member Hire -Date 01/01/1958 01/01/1965 03/02/1971 08/17/1972 10 / 19•I 19 7 3, 07/19/1974 05/01/1975 11/17/1977'., 10/05/1978 08/02/1980 11/20/1980 09/02/1982 ,12105%1983 -, . 02/,10/1985 02/14/1988 06/07/198$ 09/14/1989 09/14/1989 03/07/.1991 04/04/1992 09/03/1992 04/01/1993 -05/05/1993 06/03/1997 11/06/1997 03/05/1998 04/02/1998 04/01/1999 06/03/1999 - 11/01/1999 12/06/1999 02/03/2000 02/01/2001 09/06/2003 1 Active member 04/01/2004 1 Active member 11/04/2004 1 Active member --10/06/2005'-,, 1 Active•member 05/04/2006 1 Active member 12/07/2006 1 Active member 01/04/.2007 1 Active member 01/04/2007.. 10/08/2008 17:33 Page 1 10/08/2008 17:33 Page 2 Enfield Fire & Rescue Staff List By Hire Date All Applicable Records Name Staff ID Rask Stn_ Status Hire Date Belknap, Tiffany Lea 92 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 07/05!2007 %. Teeter, Alexander J 94 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active -member 07/05/2007 Winston, Elizabeth 93 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 07/05/2007 Hubbell, Denise E 98 Recruit Firefighter 1 Active member 03/06/2008 Total Staff Members Listed: 45 10/08/2008 17:33 Page 2 December 10, 2008 Letter of Interest for Appointment as a Fire Commissioner in the Proposed Enfield Fire District. To: Town of Enfield Town Board. I wish to be considered for an appointment as a Fire Commissioner for the proposed Enfield Fire District. I am a US Army Veteran having served my country as a soldier for more than 20 Years in the Active Army retiring in 1984. Upon my retirement I was employed by the Department of Defense for an additional 20 plus years retiring in 2005. I wish to be considered for this position because I believe in the American system of government and believe that it is each citizen's right and duty to participate in our governmental system. I believe that I could bring a willingness to listen to all of the issues on each side of the question and feel fully qualified to understand those issues and render a decision on the correct course of action. I feel strongly that the position of Fire Commissioner is one where leadership, budget experience, willingness and desire to insure the safety of our firefighters and community is of the utmost importance. I possess a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and have over 30 years experience in the computer industry. Over that period of time I have occupied various positions of Leadership both as a US Army Officer and a Senior Supervisory Analyst while working for the Department of Defense. In my many and varied supervisory positions I have been intrically involved in the development, review, preparation and submission of budgets for both large and small organizations at various levels of the military and Federal government. I understand the budget process and believe I would be an asset to the Board of Fire Commissioners. I am supportive of the efforts of our Firemen in this community and have a strong belief that they should have all necessary equipment to safely and professionally perform their mission, which is the protection of our community, both lives and property. I am fully prepared to answer any further questions that the Town Board may have about my qualifications. t I avi bim . 4ck D-'� 466 Fish Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone 273-0210 Dec 14, 2008 Mr. Podufalski: 121 S. APPLEGATE RD ITHACA NY 14850 607-277-0940 EMAIL JERRYRACEWAY@HOTMAIL.COM GERHARDT A ACHILLES 3rd Objective: Fire commissioner I am a life long resident of Enfield. I owned and operated two small businesses, one local and the other traveled through N.Y. and P.A.. Also a member of the Enfield Grange. Education: A 1977 graduate of Ithaca High School Ithaca N.Y.. Also graduated from BOCES Machinery Program. Professional Experience: I have been a carpenter for thirty years . 1 have supervisory experience and a good knowledge of working within a budget. 1 would like to be a representative for the tax payers of Enfield. 1 would evaluate each individual issue ethically and honestly for the benefit of the town. The safety of each volunteer firefighter must be our communities first priority after all they are our neighbors and fellow community members. References: Dec 14, 2008 Frank Podufaiski Enfield Town Supervisor Enfield Main Rd Ithaca, NY 14850 Mr. Podufalski: I am interested in a -position for -fire -Commissioner for the _n Fire Department. I feel it would be an asset to the town and it is an area of interest for me. I look forward to hearing from you. Barry (Buddy) I Rollins Sr. 139 S Applegate Rd Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-5679 Exaerience: Dec 12, 2008 2004 -Present Union President, Slue Collar Unit; Tompkins County. 1995 -Present Tompkins County Highway Department, Ithaca New York, Heavy Equipment Operator. Truck driver, snow plow, Shoulder machine, Leeboy, Grader, Buil dozer, Excavator, Paver, and Rollers. I have 8 yrs as a HEO, have supervised crews on paving, putting shoulders down, tree crew, and other similar jobs. 1986-1995 Self-employed (with employees): Buddy's Trucking. Ithaca New York, Service owner and operator of ten -wheel dump truck and tractor trailer. 1985-1989 Self-employed (with employees): Jacksonville Auto Repair. Owner and Operator of gas station and repair shop. 1983-1984 Tompkins County Highway Department. (Seasonal) Ithaca New York, Operator of heavy equipment: ten -wheel dump truck, backhoe, bulldozer, and loader. 1983-1990 United States Army Reserves Horseheads, NY Motor Sergeant in charge of 10 personnel Performing and scheduling service on 60 pieces of Equipment. Training of personnel. 1981-1983 D & J Paving Ithaca New York, Truck driver and mechanic. Equipment operator; ten -wheel dump truck, backhoe, pavers, and grader. 1973-1981 United States Army. Fort Bragg. North Carolina, 82ND Airborne Infantry, Mechanic, truck driver, and Motor Education: Sergeant, in charge of a maintenance unit with 15 personnel and 94 pieces of Equipment. Cornell Local Roads oroaram Road Master Level 1 & 2 2008 -Basics of a Good Road -Small Highway Department Management Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings -Roadway and Roadside Drainage 2007 -Gravel Roads & Grader -Work Zone Safety -Surveying Methods for Local Highway Departments -Snow and Ice Control Operations For Local Highway -Managing People -Staff Development -Constructive Confrontation -Leadership 2004 -Asphalt Paving Principals TC -3 2007 Supervisor Series -Workplace Morale -Straight Talk: Building Authenticity While Accomplishing Goals -Situational Leadership Styles -Performance for a Culturally Diverse And Respectful Workplace -Managing Your Role as a:`Supervisor -Conduction Employee Performance -Appraisals that Inspire Commitment -Valuing Differences in a Culturally Diverse Workplace -Workplace Morale -Straight Talk: Building Authenticity While Accomplishing Goals 2008 -Emergency Response and Damage Prevention Training Program 2007 - Grader Training Tompkins County highway 2007 -STIHL Chain Saw Safety & Maintenance Course 2006 -IS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management System (NIMS) 2006 -National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction FEMA 2006 -Constructive Confrontation 2005 -Staff Development 1979 -Diesel Mechanic Certificate. Fayetteville Technical College. Fayetteville NC 1978 -Management Certificate. Fayetteville Technical College. Fayetteville NC 1976 -High School GED. Fayetteville NC References: Rick Baker Jim Meeker George Vanvalen Bostwick Rd Town Of Ulysses N. Van Dorn Rd Ithaca NY 14850 Highway Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 272-2144 (607) 387-6230 (607) 273-2706 Resolutions Appointing Initial Commissioners of the Enfield Fire District WHEREAS, upon a session by the Town Board of the Town of Enfield ("the Board"), on December , 2008, and WHEREAS, the Board, by Resolutions made and adopted on December 10, 2008 established that the Enfield Fire District shall be governed by a Board of Commissioners . to be five (5) in number, NOW THEREFORE, the Board hereby adopts the following Resolutions and appoints the persons so named to the positions designated: RESOLVED, that the Boards hereby appoint the following residents of the Enfield Fire District as the Initial Board of Fire Commissioners of the Enfield Fire District: and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board hereby appoints the following resident of the Enfield Fire District as the Initial Treasurer of the Enfield Fire District: On the resolutions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dated: December , 2008 GENERAL 2008-09 Adopted Budget 4/14/2008 (Revenue Current Proposed Account Description YTD Actual Budget Budget A-0000-1001 Real Property Taxes $450,453.80 $453,465.39 $562,120.09 A-0000-1081 PILOT -Juniper 1537 1537 $1,633.00 A-0000-1090 Interest & Penalties on Real Property Taxes 514.99 2000 $2,000.00 A-0000-1120 Nonproperty Tax Distribution by County(Sal 217813.39 305000 $300,000.00 A-0000-1130 Utilities Gross Receipts Tax 31930.47 39000 $39,000.00 A-0000-1255 Clerk Fee 567.5 500 $500.00 A-0000-1520 Police Fee 294.72 2500 $250.00 A-0000-2070 Wright Baseball Fund 0 0 $0.00 A-0000-2089 Summer Rec. Fees 31424.99 45000 $46,575.00 A-0000-2110 Zoning Fees 1567 1000 $1,500.00 IA -0000-2115 Planning Board Fees 0 200 $0.00 ` A-0000.2189 Planning Consultant Services 0 01 $0.00 A-0000-2260 Stop DWI 0 30001 $3,500.00 A-0000-2262 Fire Protection Services - Other Gov't 392545.671 347305.611 $392,545:67 A-0000-2401 Interest Earned 1753.26 3500- $2,300.00 -0000-2402 11nterest Earned - Reserves 27008.931 380001 $35,000.00 A-0000-2410 IA 1Rental of Real Property 7851 7001 $700.00 IA -0000-2414 Rental - Wireless Service 21440.821 30000 $30,000.00 A-0000-2555 Building Permits 3037 5000 $3,000.00 A-0000-2665 Sale of Equipment 0 0 $0.00 A-0000-2680 Insurance Recoveries 2722.06 0 $0.00 A-0000-2701 Refund of Prior Year Expense 0 0 $0.00 A-0000-2702 Account Closure 0 OI $0.00 A-0000-2705 Gifts/Donations 2500 30001 $2,500.00 A0000-2706 Main Street Project 18593.79' 0 $0.00 A-0000-2770 Miscellaneous Income 2964.43 0 $0.00 Truck 2948 294 0 $4,000.00IA0000-2781 Beautification 0 3750 $0.00 A-0000-2861 Disability Reimbursement 0 01 T0.00 A-0000-3001 State Revenue Sharing (Per Capita) 129801 120001 $12,000.00 A-0000-3005 Mortage Tax 7423.221 300001 $6,500.00 A-0000-3040 Star Program I 01 01 $0.00 A-0000-3088 NYSDEC Fire Grant + 01 01 $0.001 1 01 01 $0.00 A-0000-3306 State Aid -Chid Safety I 01 OI $0.00 A-0000-3389 Other Public Safety 1 15301.. . 3525 $3,000.001 A-0000-3501 Consolidated Highway Aid 1 41404.741 40000 $30,695.001 +A-0000-3505 Sidewalk Grant 1 01 0 $0.001 (A-0000-3989 NYS AG & Market (Farmer's Market) 1 363+ � 1000 $0.00 GR lRecordsMgmt. Grant 1 ® 0 A-0000-5990 711 ' Pro ed of 1 OI 01 TOTAL REVENUE 1 1279370.781 13749831 $1,479,318.76 Ulysses '09 budget features 4%D tax levy decrease I theithacajournal.coin I The lthaca Jour °Page 1 of t Other editions: Mobile I Mews Feeds i E -Newsletters Find it: Jobs j Cars I Real Estate I Apartments I Shopping I Classifieds I {l 111 All Recent News Events Jobs More SPONSORED EAIRCH_.."1a�: S HACA X - BY: Ulu 0 HOME NEWS LOCALNEWS SPORTS OPINION COMMUNITIES °_BUSINESS LIFE ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS WEATHER CUSTOMER - SERVICE Updates Community Columnists Calendar Archives'-'.� Videos .. Photo Galleries Reader Galleries Forums Blogs Comment, blog & share photos Log in I Become a member I Search people rte*1diam ou ial , - 11 Ulysses '09 budget features 4% tax levy decrease Oprah's "Superfood of the - BY DANIELLE WINTERTON • CORRESPONDENT • NOVEMBER 17.2008 Year!" Lose 20 pounds or more - Post a Comment Recommend Print this page ' E-mail this article' " Share ? with A—Pure - Click Hera for Free Trial Amongst some disagreement and dissent, the Ulysses Town. Board voted 4-1 last week to adopt a revised 2009 budget that will decrease the tax levy by at least 4.percent. 2008 Diet of the Town Board member Rod Ferrentino voted Year against the budget over items added to the How I Lost 44 Lbs wehout Dieting. Seen w Build Muscle and Get Ripped without Steroids budget by Other town board members. The approved budget has a levy of $539,104, CNN, NBC, CBS a Fox News a $24,656 decrease from 2008. The board The Secrets to Successful eBay Selling added up to $60,000 to the budget proposal in fund accounts for Contingency funds, stream More News Headlines Adult Bee raises $10K for leacher grants testing and Comprehensive -plan action items. Fall Step show benefits On Site Volunteer Services How to Get Discounted Cruise Tickets Town Supervisor Doug Austic indicated that Commons Prop B protest draws 250 (5) the adopted budget, with the items added Historic Dryden farmhouse slated for demolition (4) since his proposal, will -result in a reduction in Ulysses '09 budget features 4% tax levy decrease L�Fx the tax rate of 32 cents to $1.28 per $1,000 of assessed value for the.general town fund and LatestHeadlines highway fund. Corned team wins Chem -E -Car race More snow coming: weather pushes back downtown street The fire protection contract with the Village of Tfumarisbtirg is $312,906 or an additional tax of about 97. work cents per $1,000 in assessed valuation. Weather postpones Ithaca streets project "All in all the Ulysses taxpayers will probably not see a great decrease in their total town tax bill, but we will at least stay static or a little ahead of the game," Austic said. "The tentative budget (I proposed) would have given a bigger benefit, but the board has the right to add what they want to my budget presentation." At last Monday's meeting, Ferrentino protested the $5,000 earmarked for stream monitoring and $11,000 added to the contingency fund, the latter of which may be used for a village community building. "I'm not confident that's a good use of taxpayer money right now," Fenentino said. "I think it's wrong. We need to keep taxes as low as we can." Austic and Fenentino maintained that money can't be contributed to a fund or project without a solid plan. "Right now, we don't have a plan," Austic said, referencing stream monitoring and contingency funds. Board member Liz Thomas disagreed. "Obviously I feel the changes weve made in the budget are worthwhile," she said. "It is difficult to tell our exact direction in advance, but now we have a bit of money to create more concrete plans and move ahead in these areas. As far as them increasing anyone's taxes, these amounts are rather small." Town Board member David Kemess agreed with Thomas. "Village and town surveys identified supporting the community center as a high priority item," he said. As for stream water testing, 'this may or may not be done only because there is an issue as to what to test for, where to test, frequency and what the test criteria are." World leaders pledge to combat global crisis ` New York police launch statewide seat bell checks ADS BY PULSE 360 Get Listed Here New Laser Spinal Procedure The Latest Minimally Invasive Laser Technique. Start Living Pain Free www_laserspineinstitute:com - Refinance Rates at 5.51/6 FIXED! _ $160,000 mortgage for $633lmo. No SSN rqd. Get 4 FREE quotes now! - - www.lendgo.com - A good Credit Score =700 or Above Do You Know Yours? Get it for $0! - www.FreeCreditReport.com http://www.theithacajoumal.com/article[20081117/NEWSO 1 /811170302/1002 11/17/2008