The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; 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. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board Mr. James Kirby, Town Justice; :and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Irwin, to approve the minutes from the October 11, 2018 meeting.  

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

Kregg Bruno congratulated The Town Board and Pam Barber on the excellent job on the 2019 budget.

Marquee Moffitt asked for clarification on the solar power farm. Information is still being gathered. Ms. Moffitt would like to serve on the ad hoc committee.

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT FROM TEDFORD CONSULTING TO FURTHER THE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM FISCAL COORDINATION WORK 

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.10.29.1

MOTION BY:  Mr. Douglass                   SECOND BY: Mr. Langley  

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru has determined that the Peru Sewer District Collection System Upgrade Project needs to move forward and the Town seeks to obtain grant and low interest loan funds to assist in the reducing the cost of the project to the sewer district; and

WHEREAS, the Town recognizes that work, generally including, perpetration of funding applications and documentation, will move the project forward while the town secures said grants and low interest loans is required; and

WHEREAS, Liz Tedford Consulting has proposed to complete portions of the above work for a rate of $75.00 per hour, not to exceed cost of $23,858.00 as set forth in the Project Budget for Fiscal Coordination; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board accepts the contract from Liz Tedford, of Tedford Consulting for the above referenced work.

AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

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

Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays                                                                    

Peru Sewer Collection System Upgrade Project

A Public Informational Meeting has been set for November 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall.  Letters are being distributed to residents within close proximity of the project prior to the meeting. 

Acceptance of Resignation of Beth Lozier from Peru Youth Commission

Motion by Mr. Douglass seconded by Mr. Irwin

Mr. Langley expressed concern that the issues of the resignation needs to be addressed as Youth Commission Board Members are volunteers and that the Town is not doing right by them without further discussion.

Motion Tabled

Acceptance of Resignation of Carrie Smith from Youth Commission

Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Langley to table for further discussion

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Peru CSD Solar System Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

November 10, 2018 -11AM-Heyworth Village

To Declare Water Plant Generator as Surplus Equipment for Sale

Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Irwin for Mr. Tetrault to advertise with a minimum bid of $2500.  Bid will be opened November 21, 2018 at 10 AM at the Town Hall.

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

Mr. Guynup stated there are two separate procedures obtaining solar panel farms and residential solar permits. 

Motion by Mr. McDonald seconded by Mr. Douglass to add 12A Other Business 

to the agenda 

Other Business

Mr. Farrell stated Liberty Road is finished. Mr. Farrell is waiting to hear from Clinton County Highway Dept. as when Davern Road will be closed. CCHD is waiting for grant. As soon as that is received Davern Road will be shut down immediately.

Mr. Tetrault stated the pump  replacements are started at Valcour.  The one ton truck was covered with overspray paint from schoolhouse work.  Mr. Langley mentioned Mr. LaValley’s liability insurance will cover any damages. Mr.Irwin  asked  if there was any news on the vac truck repairs.  Mr. Tetrault stated they were still waiting for parts.

Mr. McDonald asked Mr. Irwin if he would speak at VFW Veteran’s Day ceremony.

Motion by Mr. McDonald seconded by Mr. Douglass for a special meeting November 5, 2018 at 5:15 PM for discussion of 2019 Preliminary Budget.

4Ayes 0 Nays

Mr. Guynup asked for executive session concerning possible litigation.

Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Douglass to go into executive session at 7:34 PM.  

No action will be taken 

Motion by Mr. McDonald seconded by Mr. Langley to return to regular session

At 7:58 PM.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.10.29.2

 

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

MOTION: Mr. Douglass    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: # 2018001334 through and including # 2018001488

Abstract dated 10/29/2018

For the dollar amount totaling:   $248,259.41 ; of that $27,283.04  was wired; $424.98 was prepaid by check and $220,551.39 is remaining to be paid ($219,750.07 by Accounts Payable and $801.32 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	x

Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays

Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:12PM.  

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

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