Approved Minutes of Town Board’s August 12, 2019 Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday August 12, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman-Excused; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; 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 7:02 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the July 22, 2019 meeting. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Douglass 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 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Community Input and Questions
Mr. Bruno commended Mr. Farrell and his highway crew for the excellent paving job on Dashnaw Road.
A RESOLUTION HEREBY ESTABLISHING THE FOLLOWING STANDARD WORKDAYSFOR THE THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.12-1
MOTION BY: Mr. Irwin SECOND BY: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, the Town of Peru has established the following standard workdays for the elected and appointed officials titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System based on the following:
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Councilman 6 Hours as a standard workday
Highway Superintendent 8 Hours as a standard workday
Town Justice 6 Hours as a standard workday
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Recreation Director 6 Hours as a standard workday
WHEREAS, that the Town Board accepts the designated standard workdays for the above-listed titles.
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 Jr. | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
A RESOLUTION HEREBY ESTABLISHING THE FOLLOWING STANDARD WORKDAYSFOR THE THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.12-2
MOTION BY: Mr. Barber SECOND BY: Mr. Douglass
WHEREAS, the Town of Peru has established the following standard workdays for the employee titles and will report the officials to the New York State and Local Retirement based on the following:
EMPLOYEES TITLE
Account Clerk 8 Hours as a standard workday
Bldgs. & Grounds Maintenance Workers 8 Hours as a standard workday
Crew Supervisor 8 Hours as a standard workday
Laborer 8 Hours as a standard workday
Motor Equipment Operator 8 Hours as a standard workday
Typist – Water/Sewer & Highway Depts. 8 Hours as a standard workday
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker I & II 8 Hours as a standard workday
Codes Typist 7 Hours as a standard workday
WHEREAS, that the Town Board accepts the designated standard workdays for the above-listed titles.
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 Jr. | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Wastewater Plant Clarifier Issues
Mr. Tetrault stated the clarifier needs to be replaced sooner than later. Mr. Tetrault received three quotes. AES and Mr. Tetrault recommend the Custom Fiberglass Trough from Corrosion Products & Equipment at the cost of $12,455.00.
Sewer Collection Project Update
Mr. Tetrault stated no further update at this time.
Court Building Roof
The Town will be accepting bids for the new roof located at 22 Davey Drive until 11:00 am
September 9, 2019. Acceptable bid will be awarded at the Town Board Meeting September 9, 2019
Other Business
Mr. Farrell and the highway crew are diligently paving at this time. The following roads are to be paved: Eccles Road, Blake Road, Reservoir Road, Haynes Drive, Howard Drive, Brand Hollow Road, Clark Road and parts of Route 22B. Mr. Farrell spoke with Luck Brothers and if the price is reasonable School Street will be paved with the town providing the black top and trucking.
The concerts at the gazebo have been very well received and townspeople have asked Ms. Barber about the possibility of having a couple in fall and or winter. Logistics would need to be
determined.
August 23, 2019 –Beauty and the Beast will be shown at Laphams Mills Park at 8:30 pm.
Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
Mr. Bruno asked Mr. Tetrault if the wastewater clarifier replacement could be part of the sewer upgrade. Mr. Tetrault stated no as the clarifier is located at the wastewater plant and the sewer upgrade is Elm Street.
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.12-3
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN
MOTION: Mr. Irwin 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 August 2019:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in August 2019; #201900963 through and including #201901051
Abstract dated 8/12/2019
For the dollar amount totaling: $78,343.78; of that, $25,844.62 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $52,499.16 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 | Excused | ||
| Brandy McDonald | x |
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:37 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried
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Posted: August 27th, 2019 under Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.