Approved Minutes of the Peru Town Board’s June 24th Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 24, 2019 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. 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; Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the
June 10, 2019 meeting.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve May 2019 JCEO report.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
Mr. Baggs thanked the Town for the prompt attention to the maintenance of the cemetery on the corner of Jabez Allen Road and Sullivan Road.
Girl Scout Troop #4107 to Add an Obstacle Course to Dog Park
The Cadets presented the dog obstacle course that will be set up the week of July 1, 2019. The Cadets will earn a silver award for this project.
Sewer Collection Project Update by AES
Brad Noviski, AES representative updated the board on the project. The project is on schedule. He asked for a workshop to be set in July. Upper section of Elm Street will all need to be replaced. Site investigations will begin soon.
Change of Workman’s Comp Carrier
The Town will see a savings of approximately over $ 38,000.00 to change from New York State Insurance Fund to NYS Workman’s Comp Alliance.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.06.24-01
NEW YORK STATE MUNICIPAL WORKERS COMPENSATION ALLIANCE PLAN DOCUMENT
MOTION: Mr. Irwin SECOND: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, there has been proposed a “NEW YORK STATE MUNICIPAL
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ALLIANCE PLAN DOCUMENT” pursuant to Section
50 3-a of the Workers’ Compensation Law (hereinafter “the Plan”); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Peru is eligible for membership in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Peru has made an independent investigation of the Plan and reviewed the Plan document, and has concluded that it would be in the interests of the Town of Peru to participate therein; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Peru enter into membership in the Plan pursuant to Section 50 Subdivision 3-a of the Workers’ Compensation Law; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Brandy McDonald, Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized and instructed to execute the Plan’s charter document on behalf of the Town of Peru and be it further
RESOLVED, that the custody of all joint Plan moneys by the Plan Administrator under the Plan be and the same hereby is approved.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: Ayes 5 Nays 0
Liberty Road Renaming Request
Mr. Farrell was contacted by Kelly Donoghue, Assistant Director for Emergency Services to change name so there would be no confusion for 911 calls as Town of Saranac has a road also named Liberty. Mr. Farrell and Town Board decided after discussion, the name would not be changed.
Other Business
Mr. Douglass and Adele Douglas are securing money from the Main St. Project grant for blacktop at Heyworth Mason Village. Sidewalks and trees may also possibly be done on Main Street.
Ms. Barber stated the Concert Series will start June 30, 2019.
Mr. Langley stated control panels for a new lock system are in place at the Town Hall, and Water/Highway garages. This should equal a substantial savings.
Mr. Tetrault stated that water to all customers south of the Route 22 Little Ausable bridge will be shut off at 11pm on Monday July 8th and could remain off for 3-4 hours for repair of valves.
Mr. Tetrault is receiving quotes for screening and/or fencing for dugouts at Lapham Mills Field.
Mr. Farrell stated the Patent Road culvert is in the design and permit stage.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
NONE
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.06.24-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN
MOTION: Mr. Barber SECOND: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in June 2019:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in June 2019; #201900759 through and including #201900837
Abstract dated 6/21/2019
For the dollar amount totaling: $149,027.10; of that, $12,363.60 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $136,663.50 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 | x |
Carried: Ayes 5 Nays 0
Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Barber at 8:03 PM to adjourn regular meeting to go into Executive session.
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Langley at 8:45 PM to return to regular meeting
Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:46 PM.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: July 8th, 2019 under Town Board News.