The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday October 17, 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; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer. 

The meeting was called to order at 7:0 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2019 meeting.   Ayes 5   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Langley 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

Jordan Kelleher spoke about a tractor parade for the tree lighting in December. Mr. McDonald recommended for him to speak with the Fire Department to coordinate with them.

Mr. Ryan commented concerning the algae in the pond near the gazebo. Mr. Tetrault explained to use chemicals possible issues such as wastewater etc. could occur.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.10.17-1

A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE VPC EQUIPMENT FROM CORROSION PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT AT A REVISED PRICING FOR THE WASTEWATER PLANT CLARIFIER SYSTEM BY THE TOWN OF PERU SEWER DEPARTMENT.

MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Barber

WHEREAS, The Town of Peru Town Board has found a need for new VPC equipment for the Wastewater Plant Clarifier System for the Town Sewer Department at a revised price of $15,387.00 (Fifteen thousand three hundred eighty seven dollars) including shipping, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Sewer Department Superintendent have determined that the new fiberglass troughs, custom brackets, neoprene gaskets and stainless steel hardware of the VPC equipment offered by Corrosion Products & Equipment would enable the Town to provide a continued level of quality service to the Town’s residents at a reasonable price, Now it is,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign all paperwork to execute this purchase as soon as possible.

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/DISCUSSION: School House Wood Work Quote Approval

Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Douglass to table resolution at this time.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.10.17-2

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RESIGNATION OF STEVE LABOUNTY FROM THE TOWN OF PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.

MOTION: Mr. Barber                       SECOND: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, The Peru Town Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended that Town Board accepts the resignation of Steve LaBounty as of August 6, 2019. 

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the Peru Town Board agrees with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to accept the resignation of Steve LaBounty and thanks him for his past service to the Town of Peru effective August 6, 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 Jr.	x
	Brandy McDonald	x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.10.17-3

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RESIGNATION OF THOMAS FUSCO FROM 

THE TOWN OF PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.

MOTION: Mr. Douglass            SECOND: Mr. Langley

WHEREAS, The Peru Town Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended that Town Board accepts the resignation of Thomas Fusco as of September 18, 2019. 

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the Peru Town Board agrees with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to accept the resignation of Thomas Fusco and thanks him for his past service to the Town of Peru effective September 18, 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 Jr.	x
	Brandy McDonald	x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.10.17-4

    

 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TERRY AUBIN JR. TO THE  TOWN OF PERU ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.

MOTION: Mr. Barber                   SECOND: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, The Peru Town Zoning Board of Appeals has recommended that Terry Aubin, Jr. be appointed to fill the Town Zoning Board of Appeals seat vacated by Steve LaBounty through December 31, 2020.

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the Peru Town Board agrees with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and appoints Terry Aubin, Jr. to complete the term of the seat vacated by Steve LaBounty through December 31, 2020.

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.	x
	Brandy McDonald	x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays

Sewer Collection Project Update

Mr. Tetrault stated project has been submitted to D.O.T.  They will be contacting Mr. Favro about the easements.

Set a Public Hearing Date for Valcour Sewer Rate Increases

Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber to set a Public Hearing for November 14, 2019 at 6:30 PM at The Town Hall.

Approve/Sign Clinton Co. Conservation Easement Corrective Deed

Mr. Langley stated there are 2 parcels.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.10.17-5

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CORRECTIVE DEED ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF CLINTON AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.

MOTION: Mr. Langley SECOND: Mr. Douglass

WHEREAS, the Town Board has a copy of the corrective deed for the property that is designated as Lot 2 on a survey map entitled “Map & Plan, Heyworth Village Subdivision, Hamlet of Peru before it NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the GRANTEE acknowledges that use of this property subject to this corrective deed is restricted by a Conservation Easement held by the County of Clinton and recorded as Instrument #145252 on July 31, 2002 in the Clinton County Clerk’s Office.  The Conservation Easement specifies that the purpose of the easement is to restrict the use of the land to open space in perpetuity to protect and preserve natural floodplain values and to prevent any future use of the property that will significantly impair or interfere with open space values of the property.  

RESOLVED, the Town of Peru approves of this corrective deed and agrees to the corrected terms and property descriptions of such prior deed recorded in the Office of the Clinton County Clerk on July 31, 2002 as instrument #145251.

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

Facebook Page for Water and Sewer Department

Mr. Tetrault asked for the Facebook page as other towns have one.  He stated it would allow his department to communicate with residents with any water issues.

Item 15 A  

Motion by Mr. McDonald; seconded by Mr. Langley to withdraw Court  roof replacement bid from New Image Roofing and award to Ron Hoy Roofing.

Other Business

Mr. Farrell stated all paving is done.

Mr. Tetrault stated to be proactive to possibly eliminate emergency valve repairs; he suggested evaluating each valve for possible replacement.

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

Mr. Ryan asked what the increase will be for the Valcour Sewer Rate. Mr. Tetrault replied $ 10 a quarter and approximately 36 users.

Mr. Ryan questioned why the school house wood work quote was tabled.  Mr. Langley stated a review status on deed is necessary at this time.

RESOLUTION NUMBER:  19.10.17-6

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 October 2019:

From Town of Peru Vouchers in October 2019; #201901261   through and including #201901354

Abstract dated 10/17/2019

For the dollar amount totaling: $181,626.39; of that, $11,495.09 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $170,131.30 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

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays

Adjourn to Executive Session

Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn regular meeting at 7:46 PM for Executive Session. No action to be taken

Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Irwin to return to regular meeting at 8:03 PM.

Motion  by Mr. Douglass;  seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:05 PM.  Ayes  5   Nays 0   Motion Carried

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