The Champion Town Board met in regular session on Monday, October 1, 2001 at 7:00PM at the Town Municipal Building. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Buzzell, Watkins, and Stewart, Highway Superintendent Martin and Attorney Farley. Councilman Miller was absent.

Supervisor Buckley called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. The meeting was opened for comment from the public. No one from the public spoke.

Monthly Reports

• Engineer-Kris Dimmick reported on the continuing progress of WD#4. Only four services remain to be installed. No contract for the WD#3 storage building has been issued. Restoration issues continue to be addressed in SD#1. An estimate for a limited lateral replacement in WD#2 is being developed.
• Highway-Mr. Martin reported that the electrical problems with the grader have not been addressed by the company. Supervisor Buckley will contact the company to negotiate a satisfactory conclusion. Highway Superintendent Martin informed the Board that the guide rails that have been installed on the Cole Road are sub-standard. Supervisor Buckley will contact the school district to discuss replacement.
• Assessors-STAR renewals are being received and processed.
• Zoning Officer-Report read and accepted.
• Parks-Mr. Eddy thanked the highway department for their work in Village Green Park. Shrubs and perennials are being planted along with some grass seed. Fence construction will begin as soon as possible.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to approve the minutes for September 10 and 17, 2001 as presented. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion approved.

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

General #280-326..............................................$19,680.45

Highway #168-180.............................................$17,473.56

WD#1 O&M #28-30............................................$ 359.09

WD#2 O&M #60-65............................................$ 2,037.29

WD#3 O&M #24-25............................................$ 303.12

SD#1 O&M #13-15.............................................$ 142.18

SD#1 Cap #51-52...............................................$41,207.08

WD#3 Cap #14-17..............................................$10,956.75

WD#4 Cap #17-19..............................................$ 8,668.14

Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to approve the Supervisor's report as presented. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to approve the budget transfer as presented (see attached). Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

New Business

• Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to hold a public hearing on the order to extend the boundaries of WD#4 on 11/5/01 at 7:15PM. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.
• Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to hold a public hearing on the consolidation of WD#2 and WD#3 on 11/5/01 at 7:30PM. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.
• Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the RACOG planning study as presented for integration with Town of Champion Local Law #3 for 1997-Zoning Law. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.
• Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Stewart to re-appoint Stephen Eisel to the Board of Assessment Review effective 10/1/01 for a term of five years. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.
• Mr. Grimshaw, NYSDOT, spoke to the Board regarding salt and sand requirements and a pilot program to support the purchase of automated spreaders, salt barns, and a salt priority program.
• Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Stewart to hold a public hearing on the 2002 preliminary budget on 11/5/01 at 7:45PM. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.
• A resolution offered by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to amend the bond anticipation note, issued for the construction of WD#4, as callable instead of fixed term. Roll call vote:Supervisor Buckley-aye, Mr. Buzzell-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, and Mr. Stewart-aye. Resolution adopted.
• Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried. Executive session began at 8:30PM.
• Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to return to open session. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried. Open session resumed at 9:25PM.
• Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to appoint Dexter Worden as transfer site manager at an annual salary of $7,000 pro-rated. Ayes-4, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:27PM.

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Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk