The Town of Champion Town Board met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2003 at 7PM at the Municipal Building.  Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Watkins, Stewart, Buzzell, and Peck, Attorney Farley, and Highway Superintendent Sech.

 

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

 

   Monthly Reports

 

  • Councilmen- Mr. Watkins asked about the status of the exterior lighting and signage.  Mr. Peck reported on the RACOG regional development committee’s organizational meeting.  Mr. Buzzell discussed several points discussed during the recent SMART audit training workshop.
  • Highway Superintendent- A written report was distributed and reviewed.  Mr. Sech submitted a quote for two additional power tarps to bring all trucks used for hauling blacktop, sand and gravel into compliance.  Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to purchase tarps as recommended.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.  Mr. Sech submitted specifications for a truck and plow equipment for the Board’s consideration.  Mr. Stewart cited the current favorable interest rates.  Mr. Watkins suggested that the specifications include a specific distance radius for parts and service.   The Board agreed on a 200 mile radius by consensus.  Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Stewart to advertise for bids for truck and plow equipment.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.  Bids will be accepted until 4PM, March 3, 2003.
  • Planning Board- Mr. LaBarge delivered a letter to the Board relative to the Planning Board’s review of two proposed local laws-Unsafe Buildings and Unkempt Yards.  The Planning Board recommends the adoption of the Unsafe Building law and no action on the Unkempt Yards citing enforcement problems.  The Board took the recommendation under consideration.

 

   Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Watkins to approve the minutes for January 6, 2003, as submitted.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

   Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Peck to approve the following bills as submitted:

 

     General #18-57…………………………………………..$142,176.37

     Highway #13-30……………………………………………$65,913.47

     RACOG #4-9………………………………………………...$2,000.20

     SD#1 O&M #4-13………………………………………….$26,578.65

     WD#1 O&M #2-5……………………………………………$1,745.76

     WD#2 O&M #3-8……………………………………………$1,396.27

     WD#3 O&M #3-5……………………………………………$1,770.56

     WD#4 O&M #4………………………………………………….$99.00

 

Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

   The Supervisor’s monthly report was read.  Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to approve the report as submitted.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

   Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.  Executive session began at 8:10PM.

 

   Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to return to open session.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.  Open session resumed at 9:14PM.

 

   Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Peck to adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 9:15PM.