Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s May 30, 2019 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 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; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; 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 7:02 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2019 Public Hearing.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from May 13, 2019 regular meeting.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
Mr. Ryan asked about Washington Street DEC stop work order. Mr. McDonald stated Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Lashway and the architects met with DEC official and until the requirements are met the stop order will continue. Mr. Guynup and Mr. McDonald were also present.
RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Set a Public Hearing Date for Rezoning of Dashnaw Road Property
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Irwin to table resolution/discussion on recommendation from Mr. Favro.
Town Hall Door Security Quotes
Quotes were received for exterior and interior doors. Mr. McDonald did not expect them to be as costly. Ms. Barber stated a control panel would be installed. Initial installation of the control panel will control both exterior and interior regardless if only decided to do exterior and interior
at a later date.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.05.30-01
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF WAYNE WELLS AS A HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I.
Motion by: Mr. Irwin Second by: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed that a new permanent Motor Equipment Operator necessary for the effective operation of the Peru Town Highway Department following the recommendation of Town Highway Superintendent, Michael Farrell,
BE IT
RESOLVED, Wayne Wells be hired as an a full time MEO for the Town of Peru at an
hourly rate of pay to be $17.05, with a start date to be determined.
AND, BE IT
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:
Ayes 5 Nays 0
Patent Road Culvert
Mr. Farrell stated a rough quote for repair is $ 250,000. A BAN or Bond will be needed to cover expense.
Mr. Langley commented possibly grants thru the state may be available. Mr. McDonald was going to reach out to Assemblyman Billy Jones.
Sewer Collection Project Update
Mr. Tetrault stated all surveying is done.
A Slip liner would need to be larger than existing pipe on Elm Street for it to be used but the pipe has too many sags in it.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.05.30-02
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT FROM TEDFORD CONSULTING FOR SUBMITTING A WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (WQIP) GRANT APPLICATION
MOTION BY: Mr. Langley SECOND BY: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, the Town of Peru has determined that the Peru Wastewater Treatment Plant Project needs to move forward to install Effluent Disinfection as required by NYS DEC correspondence of February 2019;
AND, WHEREAS, the Town recognizes that consultation services to the Town of Peru for the purposes of preparing and submitting a Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP)Grant application for the perpetration of funding applications and documentation, will move the project forward;
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 40 hours at a cost of $3,000.00 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 | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley Jr. | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried:
Ayes 5 Nays 0
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.05.30-03
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S SHORT FORM AGREEMENT FOR THE AES PROJECT #4761 WITH AES NORTHEAST, PLLC FOR DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING PLANNING GRANT REPORT FOR THE DISINFECTION FOR THE TOWN’S VALCOUR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
MOTION: Mr. Barber SECOND: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Short Form Agreement between the Town of Peru and AES Northeast for developing an Engineering Planning Grant report for lump sum amount of $24,750.00.
AND WHEREAS, the Engineer shall complete its services within the specific time period of 18 months from owner execution of agreement.
AND WHEREAS, the report will focus on the detailing the disinfection design that will be used to comply with the final effluent limitations for fecal coliform and total residual chlorine,
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 | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried:
Ayes 5 Nays 0
Other Business
Mr. Farrell he and the highway crew are prepared to start paving. Mowing is on hold until the grounds dry up.
Mr. Barber stated a portion at the Lapham Mills fields has 8” water, girls softball will be played at the dry fields and the boys baseball will be played in South Plattsburgh for opening day.
Mr. Douglass received a phone call about a possible painted crosswalk on Holden Ave. for the safety of children crossing.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
Mr. Ryan questioned the cost of the Patent Road culvert. Mr. Farrell stated due to the water going into a protected stream certain requirements are necessary.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.05.30-04
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 the second part of May 2019:
From Town Of Peru Vouchers in May 2019: #201900603 through and including #201900709
Abstract dated 5/30/2019
For the dollar amount totaling: $184.441.49; $184,107.83 from Accounts Payable and $333.66 from Payroll Account, 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:
Ayes5 Nays 0
Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:55 PM.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: June 11th, 2019 under Highway Dept. News, Town Board News.