The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Excused, 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 Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; 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. Douglass, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the May 30, 2019 meeting.  

Ayes 4 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; JCEO  and Banking Reports).  JCEO was not submitted.

 Ayes 4   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

Mr. Bill Baggs asked for possible consideration from The Town to maintain cemetery on the corner of Jabez Allen Road and Sullivan Road. Mr. Favro stated due to the cemetery being on personal property, the owners and Town will need a legal agreement.

Set a Public Hearing Date for Rezoning of Dashnaw Road Property

The hearing date has not been set until Mr. Guynup and Mr. Favro have drawn a new map with separation of commercial and residential.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.06.10-01

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S SLUDGE REMOVAL AGREEMENT WITH NEW ENGLAND WASTE SERVICES OF ME, INC. (DBA CASELLA ORGANICS) AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.

Motion: Mr. Barber Second: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, the Town Board has the agreement before it between the Town of Peru and NEWS of ME, Inc. for the removal of the Town’s Sewer Plant sludge at a base rate of $76.00 per wet ton of residuals removed THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, said proposed agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement.

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	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays

Youth Commission Background Checks

Mr. Favro is requesting all individuals including law enforcement and teachers to have background checks done. 

A total of 33 have been taken with a 100% positive return; 29 have been billed to the Town.

Sewer Collection Project Update

Mr. Tetrault stated there was no update or changes at this time.

NYS Comptroller Offers Seminar for Local Officials

A seminar is being held at the Town of Plattsburgh for all Local Officials on July 11, 2019.

Other Business

Mr. Guynup stated there was an increase in building permits and application for Stewart’s expected for July Planning Board meeting. He also stated that NYS DOT would not change the intersection signage/lighting for the new Stewart’s driveway opening.

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

Peru resident John Ryan urged the Board to speak to NYS DOT regarding the issue of reconfiguring the intersection.

 RESOLUTION NUMBER:  19.06.10-02

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 May/June 2019:

From Town of Peru Vouchers in the first part of June 2019; #201900710   through and including #201900758

Abstract dated 6/10/2019

For the dollar amount totaling: $75,674.58; of that, $10,951.19 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $64,723.39 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	Excused

Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Nays

    

Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:47 PM.  

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

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