The Town of Champion Town Board held its organizational meeting on Monday, January 3, 2000 at the Municipal Building at 7:00PM. Present were: Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Miller, Watkins, Stewart, and Buzzell, Highway Superintendent Martin, and Attorney Farley.

Judge Richard Goodspeed swore in the elected officers of the Town including

Supervisor Buckley, Town Clerk Christina Vargulick, Judge Quinn, Councilmen Stewart and Buzzell and Highway Superintendent Martin.

Supervisor Buckley called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM. Supervisor Buckley introduced Mr. Kent Burto, 7^th district County Legislator. Mr. Burto pledged an improvement in communication and cooperation between the Town and County.

Supervisor Buckley opened the meeting to public comment. No one from the public spoke.

Monthly Reports

• Engineer-Mr. Dimmick reported that bid packages have been distributed for Water District #3. The bid opening will be 1/13/2000 at 2:00PM. The study of power usage for Water District #2 is in progress.
• DANC-Mr. Bradham and Mr. Condino reported on communication equipment for the Sewer District, electrical usage in Water District #2 and the replacement of an electrical line in Water District #2. Mr. Bradham reported that the wire has been procured with a lifetime warranty and will be installed in sand with conduit under the proposed roadway at approximately 3 feet in depth. Mr. Buzzell questioned the advisability of installing a breaker at the well and a ground wire.

• Councilmen-Mr. Watkins questioned the availability of highway standards, the level of senior exemptions, and water rates.
• Highway Superintendent-Mr. Martin requested guidance from the Board to determine the number of ATV accessible road signs the Board wished constructed. The Board advised Mr. Martin to install signs on roads at the Town line. Mr. Martin informed the Board that the highway department hours will be from 7AM-4PM until further notice.
• Justice-Judge Quinn’s report was read and accepted.
• Historian-Mrs. Wiley reported that plans are underway to celebrate the bicentennial of the first Town meeting in April.

Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the minutes for December 6 and 29, 1999. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

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

General 1-21…………………………………..$6549.79

Highway 1-13…………………………………$13911.06

Water #2 O&M 1-2………………………………$625.18

Sewer #1 Capital 1-2…………………………$35108.27

Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Supervisor Buckley reported that William Vargulick, assessor, has completed all of the required elements for state certification as an assessor.

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

New Business

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to appoint the following individuals to the position noted:

• Deputy Clerk- Janice Houghton and Margaret Brotherton
• Registrar- Christina Vargulick
• Deputy registrar- Janice Houghton
• Historian- Suzanne Wiley
• Town Attorney- Timothy A. Farley
• Zoning Enforcement Officer- Brian S. Phelps
• Planning Board member- Kathryn Smith
• Zoning Board member- Ronald Doremus
• Twin Village Recreation representative-Thomas Stewart
• Deputy Supervisor- Richard L. Miller

Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to appoint Ronald Doremus, Zoning Board of Appeals vice chairman. Mr. Buzzell-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Supervisor Buckley-aye, and Mr. Stewart-nay. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Watkins to appoint Mr. Buzzell as the voting delegate at the Association of Towns convention. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to set salaries as presented (see attached). Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to adopt the investment and procurement policies and forms without amendment. Ayes-5. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to set the first Monday of the month as the meeting date and 7:00PM as the meeting time. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to designate Key Bank, Community Bank, HSBC, and Chase Manhattan as the depositories in which the

Supervisor, Town Clerk, Tax Collector, and Justices shall deposit all monies coming into their hands by virtue of their offices. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart authorizing all elected officials to attend all necessary schools. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to set the mileage reimbursement rate at $.30/mile. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to designate the Carthage Republican Tribune and the Watertown Daily Times as the official newspapers of the Town. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to authorize the Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor to sign checks. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to designate Family Practice Associates as the firm to perform all necessary alcohol and substance testing. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:35PM.