Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s Sept. 9 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday September 9, 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 Jr., Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway 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 7:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2019 Public Hearing
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Langley to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2019 meeting.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber 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 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
NONE
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.09.09-1
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DAVEY DRIVE EXTENSION AS A TOWN ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
WHEREAS, the Town of Peru Highway Superintendent, Michael Farrell, has regularly inspected the build out of the Davey Drive Extension and found that it has been built as per the Town Highway’s specifications, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Davey Drive Extension be accepted as a Town Road and therefore the Town will take over the maintenance of the same, AND, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Irwin
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.09.09-2
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE TOWN AS LEAD AGENCY AND SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
MOTION BY: Mr. Barber SECOND BY: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Peru is considering an action to replace the Patent Road Culvert.
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the Town approve of this proposed action;
WHEREAS, the New York State Environmental Quality Review requires the Town to determine the Lead Agency status and for the then determined Lead Agency to make a SEQR determination;
WHEREAS, the Town of Peru agrees to assume Lead Agency Status on September 9, 2019;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the Code of the
Town of Peru, the Town Board has prepared the Short Form Environmental Assessment Form, which is now on file with the Town Board and the Town’s SEQR Officer; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Peru Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and on September 9, 2019, recommended to the Town Board the approval of the Proposed Action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS THAT:
1. The Town Board, as Lead Agency, has determined that the Proposed Action is an Unlisted Action under SEQR;
2. The Town of Peru, as Lead Agency, hereby determines that the unlisted action described in the attached SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, which attached notice is hereby made a part of this Resolution, will not have a significant effect on the environment and that an environmental impact statement is not required to be prepared with respect to the Proposed Action.
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 |
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.09.09-3
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CSEA PROPOSAL FOR SUCCESSOR LABOR AGREEMENT AND THE TOWN OF PERU AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Memorandum of Agreement between CSEA and the Town of Peru extends the original agreement from January 1, 2019 through the December 31, 2019, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed Memorandum of Agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said contract, AND, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
MOTION: Mr. Irwin SECOND: Mr. Barber
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Sewer Collection Project Update
Mr. Douglass stated Peru Community Church has approved the easement for the project to maximize efficiency of the project.
Awarding Bid Court Building Roof
Motion by Mr. McDonald second by Mr. Barber to reject the 3 bids received.
Declare Parks TORO mower as Surplus and List for Sale
Motion by Mr. Langley; second by Mr. Douglass for Mr. Tetrault to advertise in Auctions International and other locations Mr. McDonald stated value of mower is $ 2500 – $3000.
Other Business
Mr. Ryan asked if the Main Street Project was moving forward. Confirmation of whether the money can be used at Heyworth Park is still pending.
Mr. Guynup stressed the need and importance for Zoning and Planning Board volunteers.
Mr. Farrell road repair is being done after water break repairs.
Mr. McDonald stated an application for $125,000 grant will be filed within 10 days . The grant will be used possibly for extension of the walking trail.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
NONE
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.09.09-4
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN
MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Langley
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 2019:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in August 2019; #201901128 through and including #201901185
Abstract dated 9/9/2019
For the dollar amount totaling: $160,087.15; of that, $14,037.56 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $146,049.59 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 | x |
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Barber seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:32 PM. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: September 24th, 2019 under Town Board News.