The Champion Town Board met in regular session on Monday, October 5, 1998 at 7:00PM at the Town Municipal Office. Present were Supervisor Buckley,

Councilmen Watkins, Miller and Stewart, Attorney Farley and Highway Superintendent Martin. Councilman Buzzell was absent.

Supervisor Buckley called the meeting to order and opened the public forum. No one from the public spoke.

Monthly Reports

• DANC- Dave Richter presented a proposed operations and maintenance contract for Champion Water District #2. The proposal includes an average annual cost of $6,700 for 5 day/week on site inspection and monitoring of the electronic equipment on weekends. The Board will consider the proposal at their November meeting.
• Engineer-R. Campany reported that work is progressing on the Champion Water #2 water plant and that pump, line and quality tests are under way. Mr. Campany also informed the Board that BC&A personnel will begin an on site survey in Great Bend in preparation for the design and construction of Sewer District #1. Supervisor Buckley reported that the intermunicipal agreement for the Regional Sewer System will be signed October 20^th at the State Office Building.
• Councilmen-Mr. Watkins reported that he attended the semi annual meeting of the Black River Commission.
• Highway Superintendent- Mr. Martin reported that the generator has been wired and will be operational as soon as arrangements are made with Niagara Mohawk to make the connections. Mr. Martin also reported that the Highway department has begun to haul sand and continues to complete paving work.
• Assessors-Mr. White reported that they are receiving a large number of STAR applications. A computer has been ordered for the assessor’s office.
• Zoning Officer- Report read and accepted.
• Justice- Report read and accepted.
• Parks-Mr. Eddy reported that the Planning Board approved the site plan review for the park. The committee is considering options for an appropriate monument to be dedicated, in honor of the founding settlers of Champion, June 10, 1999. Mr. Eddy stated that he expects the clean up of the back portion of the park to begin this fall. Mr. Eddy asked that the Board approve an expenditure for a split rail fence to protect the plants and shrubs in Memorial Park. He had obtained verbal quotes from Farney Lumber-$282 and White’s Lumber-$265 for the necessary materials. Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve a fence for Memorial park at a cost not to exceed $265.00. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

• Historian-Mrs. Wiley informed the Board that she has organized a Bicentennial Committee comprised of representatives from area organizations to plan the Town of Champion bicentennial celebration. The committee will meet October 20^th at 7:00PM to begin their planning.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buckley to approve the minutes for September 8, 23 and 24, 1998. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to pay the following bills:

General fund #346-393……………………….$19317.99

Highway fund #204-228………………………$58772.64

Water District #2 Capital #36-38……………..$61830.52

Water District #1 O&M #20-23………………$379415.54

Water District #2 O&M #26-30…………………$1116.78

Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Chris Vargulick, Town Clerk, recommended that the Board adopt revised procurement forms to provide a clear audit trail for purchases and public works contracts. Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to adopt the recommended form. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Supervisor Buckley reviewed the monthly financial report with the Board.

Supervisor Buckley highlighted significant correspondence. Mr. Marvin Micek commended the Highway Department for the high quality of the paving on Micek Road and the turnaround.

New Business

Supervisor Buckley informed the Board that he and the Clerk have reviewed the income and expenditures for Champion Water District #1 for the operating period 7/1/97-6/30/98. Supervisor Buckley recommended that the Board amend the schedule of charges (Local Law #4 for 1997-Section 17) to reflect the following fee structure:

Users- 0-12,500G/quarter……………..$80.00

over 12,500G…………………..$4.00/1000G

No ad valorum tax

Non users- $40/quarter to pay portion of District capital costs

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to amend the schedule of charges for Champion Water District #1 as recommended. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Watkins, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stewart, to wit: Bond Resolution dated October 5, 1998 authorizing the construction of a sanitary sewer and wastewater collection system for the Town of Champion to be known as the Great Bend Service Area-Sewer District #1, and authorizing the issuance of a maximum of $3,850,000.00 in serial bonds of said Town to pay the cost thereof.

The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Supervisor Buckley-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye,

Mr. Miller-aye, and Mr. Stewart-aye. Resolution adopted.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Miller to appoint Terry L. Buckley to serve as the representative for the Town of Champion on the Regional Sewer Board. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to authorize the Supervisor to sign the Regional Sewer Project administrative and project management agreements with the Development Authority of the North Country. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to waive the fee for site plan review for the Village Park. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The Board discussed with Great Bend Fire Department President John Illingworth the documentation that must be filed with the Clerk prior to a notice of public hearing on the formation of Champion Fire District #1. Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to hold a public hearing on the establishment of Champion Fire District #1 on October 26, 1998 at 7:15PM contingent on the necessary documentation being filed with the Town Clerk. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Supervisor Buckley presented the Board with amendments to the zoning law dealing with telecommunication towers recommended by the planning board. Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to hold a public hearing on Local Law #5 for 1998-Amendments to Town Zoning Law on October 26, 1998 at 7:30PM. Ayes-4, Nays-5. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Miller that Town Board meet on the 26^th day of October 1998 at 7:00PM for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposal to establish Champion Water District #3-Great Bend Service Area extension. Roll call vote: Supervisor Buckley-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, and Mr. Stewart-aye. Motion carried.

Supervisor distributed copies of the preliminary budget to the Board. Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to hold a public hearing on the preliminary budget on November 2, 1998 at 7:00PM. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Attorney Farley highlighted for the Board the requested changes in the proposed personnel policy setting Veterans Day as a paid holiday and capping the Town’s contribution to the health insurance. Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to adopt the personnel policy as presented. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:22PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk