Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s June 8, 2020 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday June 8, 2020 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr.Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber; Councilman, Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr.Bruno 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). No JCEO report submitted
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr.Bruno, seconded by Mr.Douglass to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2020 meeting.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Barber to reject bid for Sewer Upgrade Project seconded by Mr. Irwin
Mr. Favro stated temporary easements will need to be redone as they expire 12/31/2020 .
There are 2 still outstanding temporary easements.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.06.08-1
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S ANNUAL TERM AGREEMENT FOR THE AES PROJECT #4154 WITH AES NORTHEAST, PLLC FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JUNE 1, 2020 THROUGH MAY 31, 2021 AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Short Form Agreement for the term of June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 between the Town of Peru and AES Northeast for engineering services for the Town before it NOW,
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.
Mr. Bruno rescinds motion after discussion of details of agreement
Mr. Bruno made motion to table resolution seconded by Mr. Irwin
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber Jr. | x | ||
| Kregg Bruno | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.06.08-2
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AES AMENDMENT TO OWNER-ENGINEER AGREEMENT PROJECT #4878 – LOA 2020-01 FOR DRINKING WATER ENGINEERING SUPPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the AES Amendment No. 1, to Owner-Engineer Agreement #4878 for Drinking Water Engineering Support for drinking water infrastructure related items before it
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed Amendment to the Owner-Engineer Agreement is approved for A Cost not to exceed $3,000.00 ( Three Thousand Dollars) 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 | ||
| Kregg Bruno | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
Acceptance of IT Consultant Resignation
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Bruno to accept Thomas Lemieux resignation effective June 30, 2020 as Town of Peru IT Consultant.
New IT consultant Replacement
Mr. McDonald stated appointments have been made with Primelink & Twin State.
Mr. Guynup asked to change internet providers because Verizon is installing fiber optics in the Town of Peru.
Town Hall Paver Conditions
Mr. Tetrault will be obtaining a price for paving, stamping and spraying using asphalt.
Restaurant Parking Lot Seating
Mr. Guynup submitted a Temporary Outdoor Dining Plan application for local restaurants.
Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve Temporary Outdoor Dining Plan application for local restaurants
Town LED Street lighting
Mr. McDonald spoke with NYSEG representative and NYSEG will install LED street lights at the cost of no more than $ 2788.85.
Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Irwin to proceed with NYSEG for installation of LED lights not to exceed $ 2788.85.
Reminder of Workshop June 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Mr. McDonald stated Wastewater Disinfection Project Workshop will be held June 22, 2020-Town Hall.
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 May 2020:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in May 2020; #202000559 through and including #202000595.
Abstract dated 6/5/2020
For the dollar amount totaling: $102,651.04, of that, $14,309.19 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $88,341.85 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
Other Business
Mr. Tetrault stated EPA has increased allowable chlorine levels in water plant from .02 to .06.
Mr. Tetrault is waiting for job number from NYSEG before generator can be installed in Town Hall. Building will need to be closed for one day for installation.
Sewer line repair is continuing at Highway garage as time permits.
Mr. Guynup stated a planning board meeting will be held via Zoom June 10, 2020 at 7 PM.
Mr. McDonald stated the town has been given an A Plus rating by S &P Global.
This rating will benefit the town in the negotiating of refinancing bonds at a lower interest rate.
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:04 PM. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: June 22nd, 2020 under Town Board News.