The Champion Town Board met on Monday, November 1, 1999 at the Town Municipal Building. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Miller, Stewart, Watkins, and Buzzell, Attorney Farley, and Highway Superintendent Martin.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM. Motion by Mr. Buzzell, 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. Buzzell to return to open session. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried. Open session resumed at 6:50PM.

Supervisor Buckley opened the floor for comments from the public. Nelson Eddy thanked the highway department for their work at the Lamb/Peck Road intersection.

Monthly Reports

• DANC-D. Richter reported that air release valves have been installed in the water line at Vargulick’s and Emerson’s. Mr. Emerson is still reporting air in the line. Mr. Richter recommended the replacement of the water meters in Champion Water District #1 to standardize equipment and to improve the efficiency and accuracy of water readings. Supervisor Buckley informed the Board that the Village of Copenhagen has offered to buy all of the original ABB meters from Champion Water Districts #1 and #2 at a cost of $45 each. Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Stewart to replace the meters in Champion Water District #1 with Sensus touch pad meters and to authorize the Supervisor to sell the excessed meters to the Village of Copenhagen for $45 each. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Public Hearing

Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the 2000 Town Budget was called to order at 7:15PM by Supervisor Buckley. No one spoke for or against the budget as presented. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Hearing was closed at 7:19PM.

Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the 2000 Fire Contracts was called to order at 7:20PM by Supervisor Buckley. No one spoke for or against the fire contracts. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Hearing was closed at 7:23PM.

Monthly Reports cont.

• Highway Superintendent-Mr. Martin reported that sand has been stockpiled with aid from the Towns of Wilna and Denmark. Mr. Martin reported that he expects the turnaround at Rosner’s to be complete by the end of the week. Mr. Martin reported that he has received only one quote for a snow blower attachment for the tractor. A quote of $4150 has been received from Walldroff Equipment for an 8’ double auger blower. The Board directed Mr. Martin to obtain at least two additional quotes.
• Parks-N. Eddy reported that the committee has held a joint meeting with the Great Bend Fire Department to identify the location for the monument. He also reported that some topsoil has been delivered to the Village Green Park and that tree guards have been purchased to protect new plantings from damage this winter. Mr. Eddy recommended to the Board the purchase of 1470’ of chain link fence for the Village Green Park. Quotes have been received from Butler Fencing and Alpine Fence in the amounts of $7657 and $6248 respectively. Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to purchase a portion of the fencing up to an amount not to exceed $2700. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

• Historian-S. Wiley reported on on-line connections that have been established between historians through out New York State.

Public Hearing

Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the changing the name of Wood Hill Road to Putman Hill Road was called to order at 7:45PM. Raymond Putman spoke for the change. No one spoke against. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Hearing was closed at 7:48PM. Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to change the name of Wood Hill Road to Putman Hill Road effective immediately pending notification of Jefferson County 911 Emergency and all other effected departments.. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing to name the 2/10 mile long turnaround roadway off County Route 47, Rosner Drive was called to order at 7:49PM. No one spoke for or against the name. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Hearing closed at 7:50PM. Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to name the turnaround Rosner Drive effective immediately pending notification of Jefferson County 911 Emergency and all other effected departments. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart seconded by Mr. Miller to accept the minutes for October 4, 18, and 26, 1999 as presented. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

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

General #313-350…………………………………..$11,094.06

Highway #184-198………………………………….$28,195.11

Water District #2 Capital #27-28…………………..$20,600.91

Water District #1 O&M #21-22…………………….$ 2,354.82

Water District #2 O&M #47-54…………………….$ 2,633.88

Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to accept the Supervisor’s report as presented. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

New Business

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to authorize the Supervisor to execute the application for grant funds through the Justice Court Assistance Program. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to appoint Edson Reed and Randy Riley to part-time highway positions at a salary of $10.00/hour. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Attorney Farley reviewed the agreement with DANC to operate and maintain Champion Sewer District #1 including recommended changes to the draft agreement. Mr. Farley has approved the agreement as to form with the changes. Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement for the Development Authority of the North Country to operate and maintain Champion Sewer District #1. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement with King & Stackel, CPA to perform an audit of 1998 records to comply with RUD loan requirements. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Stewart to amend Section 2.13 of the Personnel Policy as recommended by Attorney Farley (see attached). Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to reappoint Frances Harris to a five year term on the Board of Assessment Review effective 10/01/99. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Supervisor Buckley informed the Board that the Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended that Ronald Doremus be appointed Vice-Chairman. Mr. Miller suggested that the appointment be deferred until the January 1^st reorganizational meeting. Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Supervisor Buckley to appoint Ronald Doremus ZBA Vice-Chairman. Roll call vote: Mr. Buzzell-aye, Mr. Watkins-nay, Supervisor Buckley-aye, Mr. Miller-nay, and Mr. Stewart-nay. Motion denied.

The Board reviewed the modifications to the preliminary budget as outlined in their meeting of October 26^th. The following resolution was offered by Mr. Buzzell and seconded by Mr. Miller:

WHEREAS, the Town Board has met at the time and place specified in the notice of public hearing on the preliminary budget and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town Board does hereby adopt the preliminary budget as amended as the annual budget of the Town of Champion for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of January 2000 and that such budget as so adopted be entered in the minutes of the Town Board;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Town Clerk of the Town shall prepare and certify in duplicate copies of the said annual budget as adopted pursuant to Section 202A and B2 of the Town Law and shall present a copy thereof to the Supervisor of the Town to be presented by him to the County Legislature.

Roll call vote: Mr. Buzzell-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Resolution adopted.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to approve the fire contracts with Champion Fire Department, the Village of Copenhagen, and the Village of West Carthage for the year 2000. Roll call vote: Mr. Buzzell-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:38PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk