The Town of Champion Town Board met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at 7:00PM at the Champion Municipal Building

The Town of Champion Town Board met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 at 7:00PM at the Champion Municipal Building. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Watkins, Buzzell, Miller, and Stewart, Attorney Farley, and Highway Superintendent Martin.

Supervisor Buckley called the meeting to order and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Roger Lancto submitted a 2001 budget request on behalf of the Copenhagen Senior Citizens Club. John Illingworth stated the concerns of the Great Bend Fire Department in reference to the location of some of the fire hydrants in Water District #1 and #3. The Board directed the town engineer to review district design with the fire department and to make recommendations to the Board based on that review.

Monthly Reports

Engineer-K. Dimmick provided updates on work in Water Districts #2, #3, and #4 and in Sewer District #1. Remedial work in WD #2 will begin on 9/11/2000 to address issues with entrapped air. Service hookups and mainline pressurization are continuing as work progresses in WD #3. Mr. Dimmick presented part one of the EAF for WD #4 for the Board’s consideration. The pumping stations for SD #1 are enroute and are expected to start arriving the week of 9/11.
Councilmen- Mr. Stewart and Mr. Buzzell reported that they had attended the reopening of the Carthage Machine Co.
Highway Superintendent- Mr. Martin reported that the County is offering no increase in the Roads Maintenance contract for 2001 despite increases to the Town for salt and fuel. Mr. Martin recommended to the Board that a 3"binder plus sealant be constructed on sections of the Lamb and North Lake Roads at a cost of $40,000 and $10,000 respectively. The Board agreed that the paving should be done as recommended and within the constraints of the 2000 highway budget.
Assessors- Mr. Phelps reported that the revaluation is proceeding and property inspections should be completed within the month.
Attorney- Mr. Farley reviewed part one of the EAF with the Board. Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to authorize the Supervisor to sign part one of the EAF certifying the veracity of the responses in part one and to proceed with agency notifications as required. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Stewart authorizing the issuance of serial bonds in the Town in the principal amount of $1,000,000 to finance improvements to Town of Champion Water District #4. Roll call vote: Mr. Buzzell-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Resolution adopted subject to permissive referendum.

The Board reviewed the proposed language for amendments to the subdivision law to allow for subdivisions on private roads. Mr. Watkins suggested that the language be simplified. Supervisor Buckley stated that he preferred specific language to protect the Town. The Board asked Mr. Farley to include language addressing adequate right of ways for turnarounds. Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded Mr. Miller to schedule a public hearing on October 2, 2000 at 7:15PM to hear public comment concerning the proposed amendments to the subdivision law. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Zoning officer- Report read and accepted.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the minutes for August 7 and 16 as presented. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

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

General #244-271…………………………………$11,335.27

Highway #168-179………………………………..$12,045.89

Sewer #1 Capital #38-42………………………..$530,259.74

Water #3 Capital #12-13………………………...$127,928.30

Water #1 O&M #17-18………………………………..$453.26

Water #2 O&M #50-53………………………………$1,479.03

Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

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

New Business

The Board discussed a request from Robin Miller to designate the private roadway on her property off County Route 47 for the purpose of 911 emergency identification. Motion by Supervisor Buckley, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to name the private roadway "Watkins Road" with the provision that the Town accepts no responsibility for the maintenance, upkeep, or care of the private roadway. Mr. Buzzell-aye, Mr. Watkins-nay, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to define the current R-1 zoning district surrounding Pleasant Lake as an open development area. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to appoint Michael Eddy to replace Steve Eddy, who resigned, to the Planning Board effective immediately to fill the remainder of the term of the appointment. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to close the Champion Water District #1 capital fund checking account. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to close the Champion Water District #2 capital fund checking account. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The Board set 9/26/00 at 5:00PM to hold a work session on the 2001 budget.

Supervisor Buckley reported that there has been a continuing decrease in the North County Town & Village Health Plan fund balance. Meetings will be held on September 12, 2000 to discuss the future of the plan.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:31PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk