Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s December 30, 2019 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Peru Town Court House. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent ; Mr. Lawrence Cabana, Town Justice; Mr. James Kirby, Town Justice; Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board: and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the December 9, 2019 meeting.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
None
TOWN OF PERU – TOWN BOARD
DECEMBER 30, 2019
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOSEPH W. KELLEY
Resolution #19.12.30-1
BY: Town Supervisor, Brandy McDonald; Town Board Members, James Douglass, Melvin Irwin and Richard Barber
WHEREAS, Joseph W. Kelley and his wife, Jane, had been lifelong residents and raised six children in the Town of Peru; and
WHEREAS, Joseph W. Kelley, known as “Joe Kelley” passed away at the age of 94 years on the 21st day of December, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Joseph W. Kelley is being recognized for his honorable, dedicated, public service to his country and his community, consisting of but not limited to the following:
U.S. Navy World War II veteran (July 1, 1943-July 20, 1946), College of the Holy Cross graduate in 1946; Albany Law school graduate in 1949; admitted to the Clinton County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association in the early 1950s; served as a member and president of the Peru Central School Board from 1956-1964; served as attorney for Peru Central School from 1965 through 1975; served on the Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals; served as US Commissioner of Plattsburgh from 1960 through 1970; served as the County attorney for the County of Clinton; served as welfare attorney for the County of Clinton; was elected the first full-time District Attorney for County of Clinton on three occasions (all unopposed) from 1976 through 1985; served as member and District Governor of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association; was an active communicant of St. Augustine’s Church in Peru; member of the VFW Post 1505, American Legion Post 1618, Elks Lodge 2072, Moose Lodge 2390 and the Knights of Columbus Assembly 706 (4th degree); and therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Peru hereby recognizes and commends Joseph W. Kelley for his honorable and dedicated public service to this community and declares that the Town Court Building of the Town of Peru may hereafter be referred to as ” Kelley’s Courthouse” and that a picture, plaque and a copy of this resolution shall be placed at an appropriate place in the Town of Peru Court in recognition of the outstanding public service and legal achievements of ” Joe Kelley”.
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
State of New York)
County of Clinton) ss.:
Town of Peru )
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution
passed by the Town Board, Town of Peru, in regular session on the
30th day of December, 2019.
______________________
DIANNE MILLER
Town Clerk, Town of Peru
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF TOWN FUNDS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND
RESOLUTION # 19.12.30-2
Motion: Mr. Douglass Second: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the Town General Accounts funds need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances (see Attached Schedule of Transfers) and
WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the General Fund are more
than adequate to cover the accounts in need of transfers, be it
RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached ten (10) transfers in the total amount of $26,253.42 to better align negative and positive line items.
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF TOWN FUNDS WITHIN THE HIGHWAY FUND
RESOLUTION # 19.12.30-3
Motion: Mr. Barber Second: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the Town Highway Accounts funds need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances (see Attached Schedule of Transfers) and
WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the General Fund are more
than adequate to cover the accounts in need of transfers, be it
RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached sixteen (16) transfers in the total amount of $287,255.56 to better align negative and positive line items.
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF TOWN FUNDS WITHIN THE PERU SEWER FUND
RESOLUTION # 19.12.30-4
Motion: Mr. Irwin Second: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the Town Peru Sewer Accounts funds need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances (see Attached Schedule of Transfers) and
WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the Peru Sewer Fund are more
than adequate to cover the accounts in need of transfers, be it
RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached four (4) transfers in the total amount of $4,167.59 to better align negative and positive line items.
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried:4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF TOWN FUNDS WITHIN THE PERU WATER FUND
RESOLUTION # 19.12.30-5
Motion: Mr. Douglass Second: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the Town Peru Water Accounts funds need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances (see Attached Schedule of Transfers) and
WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the Water Fund are more than adequate to cover the accounts in need of transfers, be it
RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached five (5) transfers in the total amount of $15,134.38 to better align negative and positive line items.
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF TOWN FUNDS WITHIN THE VALCOUR SEWER FUND
RESOLUTION # 19.12.30-6
Motion: Mr. Barber Second: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the Town Valcour Sewer Accounts funds need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances (see Attached Schedule of Transfers) and
WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the Valcour Sewer Fund are more
than adequate to cover the accounts in need of transfers, be it
RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached four (4) transfers in the total amount of $1,161.16 to better align negative and positive line items.
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Approve Line Item Encumbrances
Mr. Kirby asked to encumber monies for postage. Mr. McDonald stated that the exact available amount must be verified.
2019 ENCUMBERANCE REQUESTS
HISTORIAN – K & S BODY WORKS – $659.66
HIGHWAY – LUCK BROTHERS – $8,100.00
PERU SEWER – CHEMCORR GROUP – $3,578.95
PERU SEWER – EMERICK ASSOC. – $5,045.00
VALCOUR SEWER –AES NORTHEAST – $3,921.11
PERU WATER – CARBON ACTIVATED CORP. – $30,100.00
COURT- POSTAGE- $ 3,428.71
Motion by Mr. Douglass Second by Mr. Barber
4 Ayes 0 Nays
Sewer Project Update
All letters for temporary and permanent easements are ready to be mailed to residents.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.12.30-7
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AES NORTHEAST TO PREPARE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISE FOR RECEIPTS OF BID ONCE COMPLETED FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS “TRUNK SEWER MAIN AND PUMP STATION RECONSTRUCTION”.
Motion: Mr. Irwin Second: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, to authorize AES Northeast to prepare bid specifications and advertise for receipts of bid once complete, for the project known as “TRUNK SEWER MAIN AND PUMP STATION RECONSTRUCTION”.
WHEREAS, Bid specifications, timing, and authorization, will be in accordance with all applicable funding agency requirements, including, but not limited to, US Rural Development. THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed authorization is approved as per requirements.
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 | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Reminder of January 13, 2020 Meeting Times
Times are as follows-
5:30 PM- Sewer Project Informational Meeting
6:30 PM- 2020 Town Organizational Meeting
7:00 PM Regular Meeting
Other Business
Mr. Farrell commented on surrounding towns helping the Town of Franklin after they suffered a total loss due to fire.
Mr. McDonald thanked everyone for a great 2019.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
NONE
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.12.30-8
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 December 2019:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in December 2019; #201901583 through and including #201901678
Abstract dated 12/30/2019
For the dollar amount totaling: $325,891.37; of that, $25,722.71 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $300,186.66 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 | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays
Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:37 PM.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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