The Champion Town Board met in special session on Monday, October 18, 1999 at 5:00PM to conduct interviews for two part-time highway positions. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Miller, Watkins, Stewart and Buzzell, Attorney Farley, and Highway Superintendent Martin.

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

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to return to open session. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 7:20PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk

The Champion Town Board met in special session Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 3:00PM for the purpose of discussing a significant increase in the cost of health insurance and its affect on the 2000 budget. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Miller, Watkins, and Stewart, and James Yuhas.

Supervisor Buckley reported that the North County Town & Village Health Insurance premium on Plan C will increase 22.23% beginning January 1, 2000.

The Supervisor distributed budget information indicating that an increase of $.30 per $1000 of assessment Townwide would be necessary if appropriations remain at proposed levels. Board members proposed reducing account DA5130.2 to $10,000 and account A1620.2 to $15,000 to avoid any tax increase in Townwide.

The Board discussed the impact of Champion Fire District #1 on the proposed rate to residents in the Champion Fire Protection District. An increase of $.26 to the rate will be necessary to maintain current funding levels.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:56PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk