January 23, 2001

This special meeting of the Scipio Town Board was called to order at 7:34 pm by Town Supervisor Chuck Howell who reported that the purpose of the meeting was to review possible cost cuts for the garage and office building project. The following were present:

Supervisor: Charles Howell Clerk: Judith Rowlands

Council Members: Phil Buckhout Highway Superintendent: Ronald Walters

Gary Goodnough Zoning Officer: Fred Delaney

Greg Rury Town Attorney: James Baier

Gary Whitten

MOTION: To accept the minutes of the December 27, 2000 year-end meeting as written. (Buckhout/Whitten). All in favor.

GARAGE/OFFICE PROJECT:

Gary Goodnough reported that he and Supervisor Howell met with Engineer Chuck Weeks

and discussed possible adjustments in the building proposal to reduce costs while

maintaining quality and code standards. After discussion it was decided to

have only the highway garage constructed at this time. This would reduce the estimated cost

to $365,000.00. Finances are available in the Building Fund to accomplish this without

raising taxes. It was determined that at this time the current office space

and location will be adequate, with minor updating of the office area and cold storage of

some of the town records.

A flyer will be mailed to all Scipio residents that at the next regularly scheduled town board meeting on Wednesday February 14, 2001, the board will consider a permissive referendum regarding the building of the highway garage.

MOTION: To appoint Evelyn Rieks to the Board of Assessment Review, replacing Bradley Pattington. (Howell/Buckhout). All in favor.

The Board approved sending a letter of thanks to Bradley Pattington for his years service.

There was discussion regarding a request to purchase a lot at Sherwood Cemetery. Attorney Baier will research and report back to the board.

MOTION: To adjourn the meeting at 9:53 pm. (Goodnough/Whitten).

All in favor. The next meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2001.

Respectfully submitted,

Judith Rowlands, Clerk

Town of Scipio