Approved minutes of the Peru Town Board’s April 13, 2020 meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 13, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; and Mrs. Judy Akey, Deputy Town Clerk and Courtney Tetrault Water and Sewer Superintendent. Matt Favro, Town Attorney was present via teleconference.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Bruno, to include the reports from the following departments into the meeting record: Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Dog Control; Code/Zoning Report; Supervisor’s Report; Court Reports; Web Site Report; Banking Report and Enterprise Report, Town Clerk and Youth reports.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve the minutes from the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 23, 2020. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Douglass, to Waive Late Fee on W/S Billing for 90 Days. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Discussion to replace Town Hall roof and for the work to go out for bid was decided upon. The roof is approximately 3960 sq. ft. and shingles, metal fascia and a 6ft. water barrier, similar to the Court House, will be needed. A bid will be placed in the newspaper. Anybody with proof of insurance and workmen’s comp can bid on the project.
Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Barber, to replace Town Hall Roof and send out the project for bid. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Mr. McDonald stated that the State of Emergency for the Town of Peru, due to COVID 19, has been extended for another 30 days. He also shared information from Kelly Donoghue, of Clinton County 911 Emergency Services.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.04.13.1
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN
MOTION: Mr. Richard Barber SECOND: Mr. Kregg Bruno
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in March 2020:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in March 2020; #20200277 through and including #202000332.
Abstract dated 3/20/2020
For the dollar amount totaling: $129,098.88; of that, $13,381.59 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $115,717.29 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 | ||
| Kregg Bruno | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Bruno, to go into Executive Session at 6:14PM to discuss a land purchase. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Douglass, to return to the regular meeting from Executive Session at 6:30PM Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Discussion in Executive Session to purchase a parcel of land from Peru Community Church was decided on.
Motion by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Bruno, to purchase a parcel of land from Peru Community Church, for the new Peru Sewer Project, and to ask AES to provide a metes and bounds, plus two to three estimates of fair market value.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 – Mr. Douglass abstained Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Douglass, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:36PM.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: April 27th, 2020 under Town Board News.