Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s November 15th Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on November 15, 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; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board; Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer and Mr. James Kirby, Town Justice.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr.Douglass to approve the minutes from the October 29, 2018 meeting.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Langley to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2018 meeting.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Douglass seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the November 7,
2018 Public Hearing meeting.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr.Langley, seconded by Mr. Irwin to include the reports from the following departments into the official record of tonight’s meeting. (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports). Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
John Ryan asked about the water situation at Stewarts. Mr. McDonald stated the situation was not a town issue. Also, Mr. Ryan asked for an update on the Main Street Project and certificate of occupancy for a home on Washington Street. No information was available for the Main Street Project and certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the road has met the town specifications.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.11.15.01
MOTIONED BY: Mr. Irwin SECONDED BY: Mr. Langley
WHEREAS, The Tentative Budget for the Year 2019 has been duly presented to the Town Board by the Budget Officer, and a duly publicized public hearing was held on the 7th day of November, 2018 at 7:00PM on the Preliminary Budget prepared by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, all persons desiring to be heard were heard; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 109 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Town Board of the Town of Peru hereby
ADOPTS the Preliminary Budget as the Final Budget for the Town of Peru for the Year 2019.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
CARRIED: 4-YES 0-NO
ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD ON: November 15, 2018
RESOLUTION NUMBER:18.11.15.02
A RESOLUTION AWARDING OF NYS MINI-BID #18100086 TO CARMODY FORD INC.
MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Langley
WHEREAS, the Town Board has received certain bids in response to its request for same in connection with the NYS Contract Price Mini-Bid process for the purchase of a four-door crew cab, FWD pickup truck for use by the Town Water/ Sewer Department; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in consultation with the Town Water/ Sewer Superintendent, find that the bid of Carmody Ford Inc. for a 2019 FORD F250 XL SUPER CAB pickup truck was the lowest bidder and the one that most closely met the bid specifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the bid of Carmody Ford Inc. for a 2019 FORD F250 XL SUPER CAB pickup truck for thirty two thousand, seven hundred and seven dollars and fifty one cents ($32,707.51) is hereby accepted and the Town Supervisor and Water/Sewer Superintendent are hereby authorized to execute any further documentation necessary to facilitate and/or consummate the purchase for a price not to exceed this amount; and it is further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Roll Call:
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried- 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.11.15.03
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S CAB EAST, LLC LEASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
Motion: Mr. Langley Second: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Lease Agreement between the Town of Peru and
Cab East, LLC. before it, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement, AND, BE IT
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
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.11.15.04
RESOLUTION TO RELEVY UNPAID SEPTEMBER 2018 WATER/SEWER BILLS
MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, The Town of Peru has delinquent water and sewer accounts in the amount of $56,920.70 remaining unpaid, including late fees and charges, from September 6, 2018 water billings; NOW
BE IT RESOLVED, That no further payments will be accepted after November 6, 2018 and any and all unpaid water and sewer accounts for the year 2018 be relevied onto the 2019 Town Taxes. And
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Roll Call:
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried- 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Resolution No.18.11.15.05
RESOLUTION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING IN REGARD TO INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF THE TOWN OF PERU SEWER DISTRICT NO.1
Motion: Mr. Langley Seconded: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, Section 64(3) of the Town Law of the State of New York empowers the Town Board of the Town of Peru, Clinton County, New York (the “Town”) to manage, maintain and control Town property and assets as the purposes of the Town may require; and
WHEREAS, the Town, has pursuant to Town Law, created the Town of Peru Sewer District No.1 (“District”); and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has directed AES, competent engineers licensed in New York, to prepare a preliminary map, plan and report for the District’s sewer system capital improvements project; and
WHEREAS, to comply with Town Law 202-b, it is necessary for the Town to conduct a Public Hearing in regard to the increase and improvements of the capital improvement project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PERU, that a Public Hearing in regard to the District’s capital improvement project shall be held NOVEMBER 26, 2018 AT 6:45 PM at the Peru Town Hall, to consider said improvement of facilities of the District and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same.
Discussion:
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Schedule IT Workshop
Motion by Mr. Irwin seconded by Mr. Langley to schedule workshop December 10, 2019
At 6:15 PM to discuss computer upgrades with Patrick Garsow.
Carried. 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Other Business
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.11.15.06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF TOWN GENERAL FUNDS
Motion By: Mr. Langley Second By: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the General Fund Accounts, funds from the General Fund accounts need to be transferred from the Youth Programs, P.S. line item number A.7310.0100 to the Youth Programs Expense Line Item number A.7310.0400, and
WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the General Fund accounts are more than adequate to cover the account in need of transfer, be it
RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the transfer in the total amount of $3,825.00 to utilize the left over funds in the Personal Services lines.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Mr. Tetrault stated the new pumps and panels are installed and running at Valcour.
No update on the vac truck.
Mr. Farrell stated the Bridge NY grant for Telegraph Road Culverts was not received by the Town. The County has closed Davern Road for bridge repair and new the equipment trailer has arrived and has been registered. Also with snow arriving, just a reminder that the town is only responsible for replacing mailboxes that are hit by the wing of the snowplow, but not from the plowed snow.
Ms. Barber stated that the Logics payroll system will be live effective November 26, 2018. John from Logics assisted.
Mr. Kirby commented on missing shingles on the court house due to the recent wind.
Mr. McDonald commended Ms. Barber with a huge thank you for her all her dedication
and work on the 2019 budget. He also thanked Department Heads and Councilors for working well together and getting a good budget completed.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
NONE
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:38 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: November 27th, 2018 under Town Board News.