The Champion Town Board met in regular monthly session April 5, 1999 at 7:00PM in the Town of Champion Municipal Building, 10 North Broad Street, West Carthage, NY. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Stewart, Miller, Watkins, and Buzzell, Attorney Farley, and Highway Superintendent Martin.

Supervisor Buckley called the meeting to order and opened the meeting to public comment. Laban Haverstock, representing the Steering Committee for the Carthage Athletic Field, introduced members of his committee including S. Hirschey, C. Smith, B. Gormley, S. Griffith, and J. Bush. Mr. Haverstock apprised the Board of the goals and objectives of the Steering Committee and requested that the Board consider these when developing the 2000 budget. The committee plans include improvements and additions to the existing facilities at the athletic field.

Monthly Reports

• Councilmen-Mr. Watkins questioned when the restoration of Champion Water District #2 would be complete. Mr. Stewart informed the Board that a three-phase switch has been installed at the Champion Heights water plant.
• Highway Superintendent- Mr. Martin requested that the Board consider a proposal from Lyndaker Excavation to provide sand to the Town for a cost of $1.75/yard loaded on Town trucks. Mr. Martin estimated that the Town would save approximately $3,000 over the cost of sand in 1998. Mr. Martin reported that Jefferson County will be requesting that the Town sign a three year agreement to provide snow removal and highway maintenance at the present rate of compensation.
• Zoning Enforcement- Report read and accepted. Mr. Phelps requested that the Board adopt a resolution for an agreement to participate in the GIS cooperative at no cost. Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to authorize the Supervisor to execute the agreement to participate in the GIS Cooperative. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
• Historian-S. Wiley reported on a recent training conference and discussed new guidelines for districting and administration.
• Engineer-Mr. Dimmick reported that work is wrapping up in Water District #2 and that plans are being completed for Water District #3. Supervisor Buckley reported that Mr. Dimmick has found a market for the excessed Water District #2 equipment.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the minutes for March 1 and 15, 1999 as presented. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Miller to approve payment of the following bills:

General fund #22-#113……………………………$16,636.04

Highway fund #54-79………………………………$17,568.75

Water District #2 Capital #4……………………….$7,407.38

Water District #1 O&M #5-6……………………….$344.56

Water District #2 O&M #11-17…………………….$16,822.06

SARA Capital #3-4………………………………….$2,651.00

Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the Supervisor’s report as presented. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried. Supervisor Buckley announced that the new third party administrator for the health insurance will hold public "question and answer" meetings on May 4^th for all plan enrollees.

New Business

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement with the North Country HOME Consortium. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to approve the purchase of sand from Lyndaker Excavation at a cost not to exceed $1.75/yd loaded. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to return to open session. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried. Open session resumed at 9:21PM.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:22PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk