The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman ; was not present and is excused, 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; Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Langley to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2018 meeting.  

Ayes 3 Nays Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

None

Lapham Mills Park Vandalism

Mr. McDonald, Ms. Barber and Mr. Tetrault  each received a phone call from John Flynn in the morning of July 15, 2018  that the equipment boxes in  the dug outs had been vandalized.  Mr. McDonald & Mr. Tetrault went to the park.  Locks were broken and all contents thrown onto ground.

Mr. Flynn was unable to attend this meeting but spoke with Mr. McDonald stating possible cameras to be installed and paid from the Youth Commission Budget.  Mr. Langley commented pricing will be needed to ensure enough funds in Mr. Flynn’s budget.

Permission to Request Bids for the Purchase of 25 Ton Equipment Trailer

Mr. Farrell was given permission to sell old trailer and motion made by Mr. Langley second by Mr. Irwin with 3Ayes to request bids for the Purchase of 25 Ton Equipment Trailer.

NYSDEC Comprehensive Compliance Inspection Report for Valcour Sewer Facility

No surprises with a marginal rating. New pumps to be installed.

Main Street Enhancement Project Re-Bid

Bids will be opened August 10, 2018

Other Business

Mr. Farrell is actively interviewing a Motor Equipment Operator. All positions will be filled once this position has been filled. The Highway Department has received $ 341,000 from the NYS Chips program which will be used for paving. Mr. Farrell estimates approximately 6 miles will be done. Mr. Langley asked the price per mile. The price is approximately $59,000 a mile.

Mr. Langley stated a $ 10,561.00 insurance check was received for the Bear Swamp lift station due to damage and electrical loss May 10, 2018.

Mr. Tetrault stated the public advisory committee complimented his team on the cleanliness on the Town’s public areas.  Mr. Tetrault asked that a check to NYSEG be expedited in the amount $ 6641.26 for the Bear Swamp Lift Station. Motion made by Mr. Langley to authorize payment second by Mr. Irwin with 3 Ayes. 

Mr. Tetrault asked for approval of $ 2000.00 for Sullivan Park ice rink fine grading. Money was raised for this project. Motion by Mr. Langley second by Mr. Irwin 3 Ayes to receive bids for this project

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

None

RESOLUTION NUMBER:  18.07.23.01

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 of 2018:

From Town Of Peru Vouchers: # 201800905 through and including # 201800990

Abstract dated 7/23/2018

For the dollar amount totaling:   $163,280.44 ; 

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
Excused	James Douglass
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	x

Carried: 3 Ayes 0 Nays

Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:32 PM.  

Ayes 3 Nays 0 Motion Carried

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