Approved Minutes for Peru Town Board’s April 8, 2019 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 8, 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; 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 7:01 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve the minutes from the March 25, 2019 meeting.
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). Highway report will be submitted at 4/25/2019 meeting.
No JCEO report submitted.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
None
Local Law Regarding Professional Fees for Planning & Zoning
Mr. Favro will review and make recommendations to proceed to initiate the Local Law.
RESOLUTION NUMBER:19.04.08-1;
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF CHRISTOPHER MALIN AS A WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE WORKER I.
Motion by: Mr. Langley Second by: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed that a new permanent Water Sewer Maintenance Worker I is necessary for the effective operation of the Peru Water/Sewer Department following the recommendation of Town Water/Sewer Superintendent, Courtney Tetrault,
BE IT
RESOLVED, Christopher Malin be hired as a permanent Water Sewer Maintenance Worker I for the Town of Peru at an
hourly pay rate of $17.05, with a start date of April 29, 2019.
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 |
Carried:
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER:19.04.08-2;
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S AGREEMENT WITH BOULRICE AND WOOD CPAS, P.C. AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
Motion: Mr. Douglass Second: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Agreement between the Town of Peru and Boulrice and Wood CPAS, P.C. 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.
| Roll Call: | YES | NO | |
| Richard Barber, Jr. | x | ||
| James Douglass | x | ||
| Mel Irwin | x | ||
| James Langley | x | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Carried:
5 Ayes 0 Nays
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.04.08-3;
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PERU AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
MOTION: Mr. Langley SECOND: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, the Town Board members have the Agreement between New York State Department of Transportation and the Town of Peru before them, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed Agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said contract, 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 |
Carried:
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
Youth Commission Liability Coverage
All paid and volunteers are covered under the Town’s insurance.
Mr. Langley stated officers and directors have endorsements. A complete list of all coaches and volunteers need to be documented. Background checks were also recommended.
Sewer Collection Project Update and Schedule Workshop
Mr. Tetrault has given information to AES to possibly coordinate new piping with Stewarts if their expansion is passed.
A workshop has been scheduled for May 7, 2019 at 5:30 PM at the Town Hall to discuss the Sewer Project.
Motion by Mr. Douglass seconded by Mr. Irwin
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
Other Business
Mr. Barber requested a workshop to discuss Youth Commission roles, responsibilities and job descriptions on April 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM at the Town Hall.
Motion by Mr. Barber seconded by Mr. Douglass
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
Mr. Douglass stated the JCEO position has filled. The new coordinator had to give a two week notice to her current employer.
Motion by Mr. Barber seconded by Mr. Irwin to change April 22, 2019 Regular Town Board Meeting to April 25, 2019 at 7 PM.
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried
Mr. McDonald announced the Schuyler Falls’ Comprehensive Plan for their town was here for review if anyone would like to
Mr. Tetrault stated the de-chlorination process is going to become more detailed and costly to follow state regulations. A full repair of the water line break will be scheduled as convenient as possible due to businesses will have to close during the repair.
Mr. Guynup stated a Clinton County Sheriff is now patrolling and assisting towns to enforce sanitary laws on properties.
Ms. Barber stated the water/sewer online billing is now operational and may be used with the current water bill.
Mr. Farrell is hopeful the weather will break for sweeping to begin.
Mr. McDonald commended Mr. Tetrault on passing the 3A Wastewater Operator test.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
None
Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Douglass to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:48 PM.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: April 26th, 2019 under Town Board News.