The Champion Town Board met in regular session Monday, May 6, 2002 at 7:00PM at the Champion Municipal Building. Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Buzzell, Watkins, Stewart, and Peck, Attorney Farley, and Highway Superintendent Sech.
Supervisor Buckley called the meeting to order and opened the meeting for public comment. No one from the public spoke.
Monthly Reports
- Engineer-Kris Dimmick reported on activities during the past month. An eleven month walk-through of SD#1 will be conducted on May 8th at 9AM. The final invoice for the construction of the NYS Rte 3 storage building is being prepared by the contractor. Construction of the replacement laterals in WD#2 is continuing. The design plans for the roof replacements are complete.
- Highway Superintendent-The monthly highway report was read and accepted. The annual inspection of roads will be held on May 14th at 11AM.
- Assessor-Mr. Phelps reported that the 2002 assessment roll is complete and available for inspection.
- Zoning Officer-Report read and accepted. Mr. Phelps discussed the zoning law amendments as developed in conjunction with the RACOG communities and incorporated into the current Town of Champion zoning law. Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to forward the amendments to the County planning board for a 239-M review and to the Town planning board for comment.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Peck to approve the minutes for March 11 and April 1, as presented. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to pay the following bills, as presented:
General #119-151................................................$167,271.79
Highway #89-112...................................................$61,343.58
SD#1 Capital #1......................................................$2,771.81
SD#1 O&M #16-25............................................$1,064,595.14
WD#1 O&M #10-12.................................................$1,696.72
WD#2 O&M #23-31.................................................$2,546.38
WD#3 Capital #7-9..................................................$2,029.30
WD#3 O&M #13-17.............................................$398,310.18
WD#4 Capital #8-10................................................$9,500.21
WD#4 O&M #2-4.....................................................$2,420.00
Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
The Supervisor's report was read and discussed. Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Watkins. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
New Business
- Supervisor Buckley presented an amendment to "Section 6-Fiscal Agent" of the NYS Route 3 Corridor Sewer intermunicipal agreement as approved by the Sewer Board. Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Watkins to approve the amendment as presented. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
- A resolution offered by Mr. Buzzell, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stewart, to wit: A refunding bond resolution authorizing the refunding of bonds issued pursuant to a bond resolution dated September 2, 1997, authorizing the construction of a municipal building and authorizing the issuance of serial bonds to pay the cost thereof. The remaining principal balance being refunded shall not exceed $147,744.83 for a maximum of 7 years at an interest rate not to exceed 5%. Roll call vote: Mr. Peck-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Buzzell-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Resolution adopted.
- The following resolution offered by Mr. Peck, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Stewart, to wit: A resolution authorizing the issuance of serial bonds in the Town of Champion in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00, the proceeds of which are to be used for reconstruction of the roof of the Town of Champion Municipal Building and the roof of the town barn. Roll call vote: Mr. Peck-aye, Mr. Stewart-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Buzzell-aye, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Resolution adopted.
- Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to request, as lead agency, a modification of the funding period for the Quality Communities Demonstration grant to facilitate the reprioritization due to the March 2nd fire. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
- Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Watkins to appoint Ronald Doremus and Leonard Peck, ZBA chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, as recommended by the ZBA. Mr. Peck-aye, Mr. Watkins-aye, Mr. Buzzell-aye, Mr. Stewart-nay, and Supervisor Buckley-aye. Motion carried.
Supervisor Buckley reported on activities and information garnered from his attendance at the Syracuse University conference held at Minnowbrook. Supervisor Buckley discussed at length a process that has been developed and implemented to treat sewerage in aerated lagoons until such time that the effluent can be aerosoled to produce snow. The procedure is odor-free, environmentally safe and significantly reduces the cost of operation and maintenance.
Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Stewart to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel and an insurance matter. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried. Executive session began at 8:25PM.
Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to return to open session. Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried. Open session resumed at 9:15PM.
Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:16PM.
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Christina Vargulick
Town Clerk