The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday July 8, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Excused, Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer. 

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Mr. Douglass, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the June 24, meeting.  

Ayes 4   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Barber; 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

NONE

Insurance Options

Ed Davis and Kristi Johnson representing Northern Insuring, presented proposals for employee benefits. 

Mr. Langley recommended pursuing this option with Northern Insuring.

Court Building Roof

Roof needs to be replaced.  A bid will be needed. Mr. Tetrault stated that possibly it would be beneficial for the town to buy the materials. Mr. Langley stated for the town to receive the best value for the dollar.

Sewer Collection Project Update

Mr. Tetrault stated surveying is finished.

Workshop for the sewer project has been set for July 16, 2019 at 5PM at the Town Hall.

Local Government Conference, SUNY Potsdam

Ms. Barber stated this conference is being held October 15, 2019. 

Other Business

The payments to Search Engine for background checks will be paid from the general fund.

Mr. Tetrault stated the fence for Lapham Mills dugouts will cost under a $1000.00 using hardware cloth and framing it out with 2×6 boards. Installation is planned for the week of July 15, 2019.

An employee while weed trimming was impelled with a hypodermic needle at the dog park. All precautions for his care were taken.

Mr. Guynup stated the zoning map update for Dashnaw Road is completed. A public hearing will 

be set.  Courtesy letters will be sent to the residents possibly affected by the change in zoning.  

Mr. Douglass stated he spoke with Mr. Farrell and no new update on the Patent Road culvert

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

NONE

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.07.08-1

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 July 2019:

From Town of Peru Vouchers in July 2019; #201900838   through and including #201900902

Abstract dated 7/8/2019

For the dollar amount totaling: $58,729.77; of that, $16,352.06 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $47,197.71 is remaining to be paid 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	Excused

Carried:

4 Ayes 0 Nays

Motion by Mr. Barbe;r seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:51 PM.  Ayes 4   Nays 0   Motion Carried

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