Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s Regular Nov. 14th Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday November 14, 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;Councilman, 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. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the October 28, 2019 Town Board Regular meeting.
Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing on November 7, 2019.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Irwin 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 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
NONE
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.11.14-1
RESOLUTION TO RELEVY UNPAID OCTOBER 2019 WATER/SEWER BILLS
MOTION: Mr. Barber SECOND: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, The Town of Peru has delinquent water and sewer accounts in the amount of $59,703.71 remaining unpaid, including late fees and charges, from October 6, 2019 water billings; NOW
BE IT RESOLVED, That no further payments were accepted after November 6, 2019 and any and all unpaid water and sewer accounts for the year 2019 be relevied onto the 2020 Town Taxes.
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 | x |
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.11.14-2
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S AGREEMENT WITH RANDY LAVALLEY FOR WORK NEEDED ON LYONS STREET SCHOOLHOUSE AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
MOTION: Mr. Langley SECOND: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Town Agreement between the Town of Peru and Randy LaValley before it NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed agreement is approved for the sum not to exceed $1,675.00 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 | x |
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
Mr. Langley asked that the Town of Peru be added to the certificate of insurance.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.11.14-3
MOTION: Mr. Barber SECOND: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, In order to meet all the financial needs for the management of Valcour Sewer Department, be it
RESOLVED, that the above mentioned Department will increase by the adopted Quarterly New Rate effective January 1, 2020. (See chart below), and
| Valcour Sewer Rates Effective January 1, 2020
In District Valcour Sewer Residential $150.00 for the first 10 hours per grinder pump per quarter $15.00 per hour after the 1st ten hours. Commercial $180.00 for the first 10 hours per grinder pump per quarter $18.00 per hour after the 1st ten hours. |
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 | x |
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
Sewer Collection Project Update
Mr. Tetrault and Mr. Favro met with AES to discuss easements and/or licenses needed.
Cost of easement versus license is being researched.
Mr. Favro suggested possibly a Public meeting to discuss.
Other Business
Mr. Douglass and Mr. McDonald stated that they had received phone calls pertaining to the political opinion signs in yards. Mr. McDonald stated that no zoning code had been violated.
Greg Timmons will be asked to light the Christmas tree this year at the annual ceremony being December 6.
Ms. Barber reminded Board members of the Special Meeting to adopt the 2020 Final Budget November 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm.
Mr. McDonald thanked and praised all involved for a smooth budget process.
Mr. McDonald extended a grateful thank you to Ms. Barber for her continued diligence in the budget process.
Mr. Farrell stated designating detours for the Patent Road culvert replacement will begin within the week.
Mr. McDonald stated at the December 30, 2019 a resolution to rename the courthouse will take place. Mr. Favro recommended the possibility to have the town meeting be held there.
Mr. Tetrault stated new carbon filters are needed. The cost is continuing to rise and would like to pursue the purchase.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
NONE
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.11.14-4
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN
MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in November 2019:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in November 2019; #201901407 through and including #201901480
Abstract dated 11/14/2019
For the dollar amount totaling: $604,305.02; of that, $13,153.37 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $591,151.65 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 |
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
Adjourn to Executive Session
Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Douglass to adjourn regular meeting at 7:42 PM for Executive Session. Possible decision to be made.
Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber to return to regular meeting at 8:36 PM.
No decision was made.
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:38 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: November 26th, 2019 under Town Board News.