The Champion Town Board met on Tuesday, July 7, 1999 at 6:00PM. The meeting had been rescheduled due to the July 4^th holiday. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Watkins, Stewart and Miller (6:52PM), Attorney Farley, and Highway Superintendent Martin. Councilman Buzzell was absent from the meeting.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Ayes-3, Nays-0. Motion carried. Executive session began at 6:00PM.

Councilman Miller entered the meeting at 6:52PM.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn the executive session. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried. Executive session adjourned at 7:00PM.

Supervisor Buckley called open session to order at 7:03PM. No one spoke during the public forum.

• DANC-D. Richter reported that ISO testing has been completed in Champion Water Districts #1 and #2 and that both districts passed. Serious problems with high pressures were encountered in Champion Water District #2 in the Champion Heights development. Supervisor Buckley questioned Mr. Richter about liability and recommended discussions with the architect and pressure valve (PRV) manufacturer. Mr. Richter recommended the installation of PRV’s in all homes in Champion Heights. Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to authorize the purchase and installation of PRV’s in all homes in Champion Heights. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried. Mr. Richter reported on the level of water in wells #1 and #2 in Champion Water District #2 and efforts to mitigate the presence of high levels of sulphur in well #1.
• Highway Superintendent-Mr. Martin reported that the roof on the Town Barn has had some leakage. Mr. Martin reported that the highway department will be building a turn-around near Dr. Rosner’s on North Lake Road at the request of the County and that the first course of blacktop has been completed on Watson Road.
• Parks-Mr. Eddy thanked all those who worked and participated in the dedication of the monument to founding families in the 1800 Village Green Park. 175-200 persons attended the celebration. Mr. Eddy reported that the committee is working on a grant application for funds to develop the park further.
• Historian-Mrs. Wiley recommended that a flag be purchased and flown at the 1800 Village Park on a regular basis.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the minutes for June 7, 1999 as presented. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

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

General #186-218……………………………………$26,822.41

Highway #122-142…………………………………..$47,370.22

Champion Water District #2 Capital #9-16……….$56,234.75

Champion Water District #1 O&M #13……………$ 17.00

Champion Water District #2 O&M #30-33………$672,143.28

Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the Supervisor’s report as presented. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The Board discussed the dollar amounts on the Agreement with the County for Highway Maintenance as presented by Mr. Martin. The Board reduced the amount in general repairs to $15,000 and accepted the figure of $75,000 for permanent improvements to a portion of the Watson Road. Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Miller to approve the agreement as corrected. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Supervisor Buckley read a letter from the Carthage Chamber of Commerce requesting funds to defray the expense of the fireworks at the conclusion of Riverfest ’99. Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to appropriate $250.00 from account A6410.4. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Supervisor Buckley presented a proposal from Sandtech Associates to maintain historical cemeteries. The Board recommended that the Supervisor contact Mr. Sanderson for additional information and cost estimates.

Supervisor Buckley read a letter from Kevin J. Wilder, Jefferson County Engineering Supervisor concerning improvements to the Lamb, Eddy, and Peck Road intersection. The Board accepted the letter by consensus and recommended the Highway Superintendent follow the advice from the County.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:38PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk