The Town of Champion Town Board met in regular monthly session on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the Town Municipal Building, 10 North Broad Street, West Carthage.  Present were Supervisor Buckley, Councilmen Stewart, Watkins, Buzzell, and Peck, and Highway Superintendent Sech. 

            Supervisor Buckley called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and opened the meeting for public comment.  A student from the JCC government class was in attendance to observe the meeting to satisfy part of the curriculum.

            Monthly Reports

·        Councilmen – Mr. Peck congratulated Mr. Watkins as the 2010 CCSD Wall of Fame selection.  Mr. Peck reported that the Great Bend Fire District has requested that the Board delay adopting a local law regarding 911 addressing.  The fire district is considering a project to provide, at no charge, 911 numbers to residents.  The Board agreed, by consensus, to delay formal action.

·        Highway Superintendent – Mr. Sech reported significant progress on Cole Road; the Highway Department is assisting Jefferson County on County Route 163; the screener is assembled and working; the radio tower has been repaired including new wire and antenna and; a roller has been rented for use on Cole Road.

            Motion by Mr. Peck, seconded by Mr. Stewart to approve the minutes of June 7, 2010 as presented.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.

            Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to approve payment of the following bills as presented:

            General #146-175…………………………$40,627.76
            Highway #125-144………………………...$79,477.86
            RACOG #26-27…………………………………$94.28
            Con WD#1 O&M #44-50………………….$15,170.80
            WD#4 O&M #8………………………………….$39.20
            WD#5 O&M #10-11…………………………..$295.54
            SD#2 O&M #18-19…………………………...$635.28

Ayes 5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.

            The Supervisor’s monthly report was read and discussed.  Motion by Mr. Buzzell, seconded by Mr. Watkins to accept the report as presented.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.

            New Business

·        Resolution offered by Councilman Buzzell, seconded by Councilman Stewart;
WHEREAS, the Town of Champion (Town) entered into a contract for the construction of a water transportation system known as Water District No. 5a/b (Town Facilities) and;
WHEREAS, the construction of the Town Facilities has been completed in accordance with the contract specifications.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board formally accepts the Town Facilities known as Water District No. 5a/b – Sayre Road and Farney Pit Road, and;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board recommends final payment to the contractor.


Supervisor Buckley..............aye
Councilman Stewart............aye
Councilman Watkins...........nay
Councilman Buzzell.............aye
Councilman Peck................aye
Resolution adopted.

·        The Board reviewed water rates for WD#5.  Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Buzzell to establish the following rate: Flat rate-$520 annually plus $5/KG for water usage.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Motion carried.

·        Board members reviewed the monthly correspondence, meeting minutes and reports.

·        Board members discussed the disposition of approximately 3.95 acres of land owned by WD#5.  The site has two drilled wells that must be decommissioned and secured.  Mr. Buzzell suggested deferring the sale of the property pending further progress in the adjoining development.  The Board agreed by consensus.  Supervisor Buckley will contact the engineer to discuss capping the wells. 

·        Motion by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Peck to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing a specific personnel issue.  Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.  Executive session began at 7:50pm.

·        Motion by Mr. Peck, seconded by Mr. Stewart to resume open session.  Ayes-5, Nays-0.  Open session resumed at 8:50pm. 

·        Motion by Mr. Watkins, seconded by Mr. Stewart to adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm.

Christina Vargulick
Christina Vargulick
Town Clerk

AGENDA
Town of Champion
July 5, 2010

I.                CALL TO ORDER

II.              PUBLIC FORUM
        
III.            MONTHLY REPORTS
            1.     Engineer
            2.     Councilmen
            3.     Highway Superintendent
            4.     Assessor
            5.     Town Attorney                        
            6.     Zoning Enforcement Officer
            7.     Planning Board
            8.     Parks
            9.     Historian
            10. Circuit Rider

IV.            TOWN CLERK
            1.     Approve minutes for June 7, 2010
            2.     Audit and approve bills

V.              SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
            1.     Monthly report
          
VI.            NEW BUSINESS
          1. Action: Accept WD#5a/b as complete and recommend final payment
          2. Action: Approve WD#5 rate

VII.    EXECUTIVE SESSION
         1. To discuss specific personnel

VIII.     ADJOURN