The Champion Town Board met in regular session on Monday, November 6, 2000 at 7:00PM at the Town Municipal Building

The Champion Town Board met in regular session on Monday, November 6, 2000 at 7:00PM at the Town Municipal Building. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Watkins, Stewart and Miller, Attorney Farley, and Highway Superintendent Martin. Councilman Buzzell was absent from the meeting.

Proof of notice having been furnished, the public hearing on the formation of Champion Water District No. 4 was called to order at 7:00PM by Supervisor Buckley. No one spoke for or against the order to form. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard the hearing was closed at 7:03PM.

Proof of notice having been furnished, the public hearing on Local Law #2 for 2000-Champion Sewer District No. 1 Sewer Law was called to order at 7:03PM. No one spoke for or against the proposed law. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard the hearing was closed at 7:04PM.

Proof of notice having been furnished, the public hearing on Local Law #3 for 2000-Champion Water District No. 3 Water Law was called to order at 7:04PM. No one spoke for or against the proposed law. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard the hearing was closed at 7:05PM.

Proof of notice having been furnished, the public hearing on the preliminary budget for 2001 was called to order. No one spoke for or again the proposed budget. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard the hearing was closed at 7:06PM.

Proof of notice having been furnished, the public hearing on the fire contracts for 2001 was called to order at 7:06PM. No one spoke for or against the fire contracts. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard the hearing was closed at 7:07PM.

Supervisor Buckley opened the floor for general comment from the public. No one spoke.

Monthly Reports

Councilmen-Mr. Watkins asked if high-speed telecommunication lines were being installed as part of the NYS Route 3 sewer project. Supervisor Buckley responded that the engineers were studying the proposal.
Attorney-Mr. Farley reviewed various contract recommended for action at the meeting and approved them as to form.
Zoning Officer-Report read and accepted.
Planning Board-Mr. LaBarge reported on the ongoing work with the RACOG planning study.
Parks-Mr. Eddy reported that work continues on the fence in Village Green Park.
Historian-Mrs. Wiley reported on a tour she conducted.
Circuit Rider-Supervisor Buckley introduced Kathleen Amyot, the Circuit Rider serving the RACOG council and the NYS Route 3 Sewer Board.
Engineer-Mr. Dimmick gave status updates on the construction progress in Sewer District #1 and Water District #3 and coordination efforts with the school district in proposed Water District #4.
DANC-Mr. Bradham and Mr. Condino reviewed changes in the operation and maintenance contracts for Water District #1 and #2 and reported on continuing efforts to correct air entrapment problems in Water District #2.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Watkins to approve the minutes for October 2, 2000 as presented. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

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

General #305-344…………………………………….$17,725.75

Highway #200-215……………………………………$49,484.29

Sewer District #1 Cap #47-58……………………$1,777,941.55

WD #3 Cap #17-19……………………………………$89,705.28

WD #1 O&M #21-23…………………………………...$18,685.42

WD #2 O&M #59-67……………………………………..$2,530.48

Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

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

Supervisor Buckley reported to the Board that RACOG has been awarded a $30,000 Quality Communities Demonstration Grant.

New Business

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to authorize the Supervisor to execute an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Rutland for the construction of water service to Town of Rutland residents on the west end of Wilton Road. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to adopt a resolution requesting that the maximum speed limit on Cole Road be changed to 25mph. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to set a public hearing for 12/04/2000 at 7:00PM on an Town ordinance to prohibit parking on Cole Road in the public interest. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The Board discussed the proposed agreement between Jefferson County and the Town to plow and maintain county highways. The contract contains no provisions for increases in costs to the Town for labor, health insurance, fuel or salt. Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to authorize the Supervisor to execute the contract under protest as forced by circumstance and the necessity to serve Town of Champion residents. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to designate Brian Sech as a full-time highway employee at an hourly wage of $11.29. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to authorize the Supervisor to execute a revised engineering agreement for WD#3-Wilton Road Extension. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to authorize the Supervisor to execute an engineering agreement for WD#4. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Miller to adopt a resolution for the voluntary participation of all eligible employees in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (full text of resolution is attached). Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement for the removal of snow and ice from NYS highways within the Town. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Watkins to authorize the Supervisor to renew the Bond Anticipation Note for the purpose of construction Champion Sewer District #1 in the amount of $2,542,958. Roll call vote: Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Motion carried.

The Board completed a full environmental assessment form to determine the environmental significance of construction Champion Water District #4. Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Watkins that based upon a review of information recorded on the EAF, that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and therefore a negative declaration be prepared. Roll call vote: Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins that the notice of hearing on an order to form Champion Water District #4 was published and posted; that all property and property owners within the proposed district are benefited thereby; that all property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the proposed district; and that it is in the public interest to establish said district therefore be it resolved that such district be established, improved and constructed at a maximum estimated cost of not more than $1,000,000. Roll call vote: Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Resolution adopted.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to adopt Local Law #2 for 2000-Champion Sewer District #1 Sewer Law as proposed. Roll call vote: Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to adopt Local Law #3 for 2000-Champion Water District #3 Water Law as proposed. Roll call vote: Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Watkins:

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 the annual budget of the Town of Champion for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of January 2001 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. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Resolution adopted.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the fire contracts with Champion Fire Department, the Village of Copenhagen, and the Village of West Carthage for the year 2001. Roll call vote: Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Miller-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Stewart to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried. Executive session began at 8:40PM.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to return to open session. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried. Open session resumed at 9:05PM.

The Board directed Attorney Farley to determine the boundary line between the Town of Champion Municipal Building and the former Carthage Bowl.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:17PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk