The Peru Gazette

Recorded by Town Clerk Dianne Miller

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 26, 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Mr. James Kirby, Town Justice; Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer.

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve the minutes from the February 12, 2018 meeting. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Irwin, to amend the agenda to add an Executive Session at the end of the agenda, to discuss a litigation issue.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions
None

Main Street Project Update
A discussion of the Main St. Project going out for bid was postponed until after a workshop was set up. The date for the Main St. Project was set for March 12th at 6 PM.
Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Irwin, to approve the date of March 12, 2018 workshop on the Main Street Improvement Project. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Building Permit Fee Change
Resolution #: 18.26.02-1
MOTION BY: Mr. Langley SECONDED BY: Mr. Douglass

WHEREAS, In order to meet all the financial needs for the management of the Peru Codes & Zoning Office, be it

RESOLVED, that the above mentioned Department will increase by the adopted Permit Fees effective February 26, 2018. (See chart below), and

 

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY STRUCTURES:
UP TO $10,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00
$10,001.00 to $25,000.00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    100.00
$25,001.00 and over. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    150.00

FEES FOR REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES:
Up to $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
$10001.00 to $25.000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   200.00
$50,001.00 and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300.00

Demolition fees
Residential : $75.00
Commercial : $100.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Flooding Update
Mike Farrell reported that there was minor flooding on the Patent Rd. and Quaker Highlands area, which was manageable to take care of.

Court Arraignment Concerns
Mr. McDonald met with Mr. Cashman, Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor, on February 22n to discuss the excessive number of arraignments that the Town of Peru does for the Town of Plattsburgh, due to the unavailability of a Judge at the Town of Plattsburgh. A decision was made to have a meeting with the four Judges and the Supervisors to see how to alleviate this one-sided situation.

Miniseries Filming on Lyons Road Area Schedule
Filming for the Escape from Dannemora will be March 6th during the day on Lyons Rd., Laphams Mills Rd. and Rock Rd. A certificate of insurance was provided by Evan Eley.
State Troopers will be on duty throughout the day and Mike Farrell will be on call should
The filming crew need any assistance.

Sewer Upgrade Workshop
Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Langley, to set up a workshop to discuss the Sewer Upgrade Project on March 13 at 6 PM at the Town Hall.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Other Business
Mr. Langley congratulated Mr. McDonald on what a good job he is doing as Supervisor. Mr. McDonald thanked him.

Mr. McDonald will be attending the Budget Advisory Committee Meeting on February 28th at
6 PM at Peru Central School. Since the meeting is open to the public, he encouraged people to attend.

Mr. Tetrault reported a water break on Maiden Lane. His crew patched the break and they will return in the spring to reassess.

Mr. Tetrault informed the Board that Sprint in wanting to put added equipment to the water tower. Mr. Tetrault is reviewing all information and will keep all informed. Mr. Guynup commented that a zoning permit would be needed.

Mr. Farrell stated that the annual lobby for paving money will be March 7th and he will be attending.

Mr. Farrell received a call from an employee of the Highway Department with a verbal notice of two weeks to that employee’s resignation. Mike said he would meet with the liaisons to discuss the situation.

Mr. Farrell is working with Grant Writer Liz Tedford for funding to repair Telegraph Street.

Mr. Kirby asked about the time frame of the installation of the server and having it programmed.
Mr. McDonald was going to follow up after the meeting.

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
None

Resolution #: 18.26.02-2
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 February of 2018:
From Town Of Peru Vouchers: # 201800122 through and including # 201800263
Abstract dated 2/26/2018

For the dollar amount totaling: $165,778.08; of that $27,333.94 was wired; and $138,444.14 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.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Langley, to go into an Executive Session at 7:28 PM, to discuss a litigation issue that no action will be taken on.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Returned from Executive session at 7:45 PM
Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Langley, to resume the regular meeting at 7:45 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Douglass, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:50 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

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