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 committees
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 Boards
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 Boards 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 Supervisors 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.