The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday December 27, 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. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board; 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 December 10, 2018 meeting.  

Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

None

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE,

 AUTHORIZING LOCAL SHARE EXPENDITURE

AND

SEQRA DETERMINATION FOR ENGINEERING PLANNING GRANT-VALCOUR SEWER PROJECT

TO BE PARTIALLY FUNDED THROUGH EFC

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.12.27.01

MOTION: Mr. Douglass                       SECONDED:  Mr. Barber

WHEREAS, The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has awarded the Town of Peru a 2018 Engineering Planning Grant  through the New York Clean Water State Revolving Fund program in the amount of $30,000; and

WHEREAS, EFC requires that the Town designate a representative to sign all documents related to the project; and

WHEREAS, the Town is required to provide a minimum of 20 percent of total grant amount as a local match to meet the program requirements under the Engineering Planning Grant Program. 

WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR Section 617.5 (Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations) under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) provided that certain actions identified in subdivision C of that section are not subject to environmental review under the Environmental Conservation Law; and,

WHEREAS, the proposed project is an engineering study for the purposes of identifying preliminary design criteria for improvements at the Town’s Valcour Wastewater Treatment Plant. 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute documents  with the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation and any and all other contracts, documents and instruments necessary to bring about the Project and to fulfill the Town of Peru’s obligations under an Engineering Planning agreement; and

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Peru authorizes and appropriates a minimum 20% local match of $6,000, as required by the Engineering Planning Grant Program for the Valcour Wastewater Treatment Plant Study project. The Town Supervisor may increase this local match through the use of in kind services without further approval from the Town Board; and,

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Peru hereby determines that the proposed Engineering Planning Grant project is a Type II action in accordance with 6 NYCRR Section 617.5(c0(18) which constitutes that engineering studies, surveys, subsurface investigations and soils studies that do not commit the agency to undertake, fund or approve and Type 1 or Unlisted action, and not subject to review under 6 NYCRR Part 517. 

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

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

Carried:

5 Ayes 0 Nays                                                        Motion Carried

Acceptance of Codes Vehicle Lease Bid

Motion made by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Irwin to accept bid from Ford Credit for 3 installments with trade in of current vehicle .

5 Ayes 0 Nays

Peru Sewer Collection System Upgrade Project

No update

2018 Sanitary Survey Report for Peru Water District

Mr. Tetrault stated the inspection for the facilities observed were found to be in excellent condition .The sanitary survey was conducted by Ryan Davies and Tim Simonette. 

Public Comments on Agenda Items

Mr. Ryan asked for clarification on the Codes Vehicle Lease. Mr. Guynup stated that a leftover 2018 was not acceptable as the vehicle was over $ 20,000.00 and needed to go out to bid.

Other Business

Mr. Barber asked Mr. Tetrault for a VAC truck update. Mr. Tetrault stated new pump has been installed and in the process of trouble shooting the hydraulic issue.

A check was received in the amount $ 13,296.12 shared between Highway and Water departments for the Sullivan Park Skating Rink & Basketball court.

Mr. Tetrault stated cameras are working at Lapham Mills Park.  A manhole cover is missing behind the Peru Community Church Center and solar signs on the Walking Trail have been vandalized.

Mr. Farrell wants to thank the community for all the support during the inclement weather as overtime is a challenge to keep costs down.

Mr. McDonald  thanked all town employees for the participation for the Holiday get together.

Mr. McDonald also stated the Regular Town meeting December 31, 2018 will be held at 12:30

P.M .

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.12.27.02

 

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

MOTION: Mr. Douglass                          SECOND:  Mr. Barber

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

From Town Of Peru Vouchers: # 2018001529 through and including # 2018001766

Abstract dated 12/27/2018

For the dollar amount totaling:   $193,616.11; of that $49,171.26  was wired; and $144,444.85 is remaining to be paid ($143,247.87 by Accounts Payable and $1,196.98 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
	Richard Barber Jr.	x
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	x

Carried:

5 Ayes 0 Nays

Executive Session

Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Barber at 7:27 P.M. to adjourn to Executive session. No Action will be taken

5 Ayes 0 Nays

Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Irwin to return to regular meeting at 7:38 P.M.

Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:39 PM.  

Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried

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