Approved Minutes of the Peru Town Board’s April 9, 2018 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 9, 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 were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; 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. Langley, seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve the minutes from the March 26, 2018 meeting. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Douglass 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
John Hart shared his concerns of the feral cat situation in his neighborhood located on Jabez Allen Road. He had contacted the N.Y.S. Department of Agriculture and they have no involvement with feral cats. Mr. Hart is asking for consideration to eliminate the situation. Mr. McDonald is going to reach out to other agencies for possible assistance in resolving the situation.
John Ryan recommended sending a letter of thanks to individuals for their service to our community that have retired. Mr. McDonald will follow up with Ms. Barber on the recommendation.
Zoning Ordinance Review regarding Banners
Mr. Guynup stated April 11 at 6PM before the zoning board meeting is being held to discuss the current banner sign regulations.
Approval of PLACE Alliance Northeast Contract
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.04.09.1 – APPROVING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PERU AND PLACE ALLIANCE NORTHEAST FOR THE MAIN ST. ENHANCEMENT PROJECT – PHASE II AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Langley
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the contract between the Town of Peru and the PLACE Alliance Northeast for the Main St. Enhancement Project – Phase II, before it, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed contract 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.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion carried
Erection of Signage on Davey Drive
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.04.09.2 – REQUESTING THE TOWN OF PERU TO ERECT A SIGN BANNING TRACTOR TRAILER PARKING ON DAVEY DRIVE
MOTION BY: Mr. Langley SECOND BY: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, the Peru Town Board for safety reasons, desires to have erected a “No Tractor Trailer Parking” sign on Davey Drive, Peru, New York, and THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Peru Town Board wishes to establish a “No Tractor Trailer Parking Zone” on Davey Drive and erect or cause to be erected appropriate “No Tractor Trailer Parking Zone” signs to mark the area established. AND, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
4 Ayes Nays 0 Motion carried
Sewer Upgrade Funding Update
USDA has denied the low-interest application. Mr. McDonald will appeal that decision with a letter written by Liz Tedford. Mr. Tetrault has asked the Board to authorize $100,000.00 so the project can keep moving forward with construction to begin in 2020.
FEMA Storm Stella
Mr. Farrell has all the paperwork finalized and submitted including the P4 form for reimbursement of $29,167.26 for Storm Stella March 2017.
Other Business
Mr. Farrell stated Tyler Jarvis has completed his 90-day probation and he is doing really well, street sweeping had to be suspended due to inclement weather. The 100-200 tires from a deserted trailer is having to be transported to Hudson Falls at the Town’s expense for disposal.
The trailer was dismantled and scrapped and money turned in.
Mr. Drollette has a dog hearing in April and May.
Mr. Guynup is notifying residents of violating the zoning ordinances with a warning in an attempt to avoid court action.
Mr. Tetrault inquired about the pump house on Buttonwood subdivision. Mr. Guynup stated all paperwork was filed and now waiting for land acquisition from Don Swain.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
John Ryan asked the location of the feral cat situation which was the Jabez Allen Road.
Motion by Mr. Douglass seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:36 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: April 26th, 2018 under Town Board News.