The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; was not present and is excused; Those present were Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. James Kirby, Town Justice; Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board: Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer and Mr. John Flynn, Recreation Director.

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Mr. Douglass, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr.Irwin, seconded by Mr. Langley to approve the minutes from the September10, 2018 meeting.  

Ayes 3 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from September 12, 2018 meeting.

Ayes 3 Nays 0                                                                         Motion Carried             

Community Input and Questions

None

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.09.24.01  

A RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT JANE BRELIA TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW

MOTION: Mr. Langley   SECOND: Mr. Irwin                                       

Upon the recommendation of the Clinton County Assessor, Jeremiah Cross, this body resolves that Jane Brelia is hereby reappointed to the Board of Assessment Review for a term beginning October 1, 2018 and expiring September 30, 2023.

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

Carried: 3 Ayes 0 Nays

Main St. Improvement Project Update

The Town of Peru and Northern Snow and Dirt is waiting for MWBE waiver approval.

Other Business

Mr. Farrell stated the bridge between Davern Road and Union Road is down to one lane with a weight limit of 6 tons. This winter it will be closed for repair. Mr. Farrell has developed a plan for plowing. The highway department has also been working on Liberty Road.

Mr. Drollette stated 8 new dog licenses, 3 at large dogs and a dangerous dog being euthanized in the past 2 weeks.

Public Comments on Agenda Items

Mr. Ryan asked for clarification of the MBWE waiver needed for the Main Street Project. The waiver is needed to insure all minorities have been given the opportunity to participate in the project. The State Department will issue the waiver if they approve it.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.09.24.02

 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN

MOTION:  Mr. Langley     SECOND:  Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in August of 2018:

From Town Of Peru Vouchers: # 2018001194 through and including # 2018001332

Abstract dated 9/21/2018

For the dollar amount totaling:   $356,657.47 ; of that $24,578.31  was wired; $4,446.68 was prepaid by check and $327,632.48 is remaining to be paid ($326,514.18 by Accounts Payable and $1,118.30 by Payroll) and

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds said claims, bills and invoices to be acceptable in form and reasonable in amount; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that payment of the aforementioned claims, bills and invoices is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to make such payment; and be it further

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

Carried Ayes 3 Nays 0

    

Executive Session

Motion by Mr. Irwin seconded by Mr. Douglass to adjourn regular meeting at 7:17 PM

to discuss personnel issue. No decision will be made.

Motion by Mr. Irwin seconded my Mr. Douglass to adjourn executive session at 8:23 PM.

And resume regular meeting.

Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Douglass to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:24 PM.  

Ayes 2 Nays 0 Motion Carried

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