The Champion Town Board met in special session on Wednesday, December 12, 2001 as advertised. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Coumcilmen Stewart, Miller, and Watkins, Kris Dimmick-Town Engineer, and Attorney Farley.

Supervisor Buckley called the meeting to order at 9:30AM. The Board discussed the deficient condition of the water laterals in the Champion Heights area of Water District #2. Due to the limited water supply that can be produced by the district wells, Mr. Dimmick recommended that the Town Board declare an emergency condition and award a contract, to a responsible contractor, for the replacement of all laterals in the development without competitive bidding. The Board also discussed the failure of the fire pump to start during testing.

A resolution was offered by Mr. Stewart and seconded by Mr. Miller that:

WHEREAS, a deficiency in the condition of the lateral services in the area known as Champion Heights has been identified by the system operators and;

WHEREAS, the loss of water from the deficient services is significant and;

WHEREAS, the Town Engineer did appear and testify to the deliterious affects of such deficiencies to the system as a whole;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Champion Town Board declares an emergency condition in Champion Water District #2 and authorizes the Supervisor to sign a contract with Bat-Con Inc. to perform all necessary work to replace the lateral services to all homes.

Supervisor Buckley..................Aye

Councilman Miller....................Aye

Councilman Watkins...............Aye

Councilman Stewart...............Aye

Councilman Buzzell...............Absent

Resolution adopted.

Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Miller to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:28AM.

Christina Vargulick

Christina Vargulick

Town Clerk