The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday July 13, 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. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney, Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.

The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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). No JCEO Report

Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the June 22, 2020 meeting.

Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Set up IT Workshop time with PrimeLink
Motion by Mr. Barber seconded by Mr. Douglass to have a workshop with Primelink to discuss IT services at 5 P.M., July 27, 2020.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Resolution No. 20.07.13-1

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PERU IN THE COUNTY OF CLINTON, STATE OF NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 2020 K.M INTERNATIONAL MODEL KM 4000T HOTBOX/RECLAIMER AT A REVISED COST AS SHARED SERVICES WITH THE TOWN OF AUSABLE.

Motion By: Mr. Bruno Second By: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, the Towns of Peru and AuSable have previously approved the purchase the Hot Box/Reclaimer Trailer together sharing the expense of the purchase saving each Town half the cost and upkeep of the trailer.

WHEREAS, that the Towns of AuSable and Peru will purchase the Hot Box/Reclaimer Trailer together in April 2020 at a revised total cost of $28,233.20 ($14,116.60 per Town).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; that the Towns of AuSable and Peru will purchase the Hot Box/Reclaimer Trailer together in April 2020 at an additional cost of $1,233.60 per town

This Resolution shall take effect immediately and shall be dated July 13, 2020.

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.07.13-2

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF DEPUTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE TOWN OF PERU

MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, The Peru Town Highway Superintendent has recommended that the position of Deputy Highway Superintendent be created to function during the absence or inability of the highway superintendent to act and is at the time vested with all the powers and duties of the highway superintendent according to Town Law Section 32.

WHEREAS, the deputy highway superintendent is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the highway superintendent and must be a resident of the Town.

WHEREAS, before a deputy shall perform any powers or duties of the office of the town superintendent of highways, he or she is required to take and file the constitutional oath of office.

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the Peru Town Board agrees with the recommendation of the Highway Superintendent, Michael Farrell to create this position.
AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays

Bridge and Culvert New York Grant

This was brought up in regards to the Telegraph Rd. culvert in need of repair. Karl Weiss has to determine if the repair will be done as a bridge or culvert. After that determination, if it is deemed a bridge, the repairs will be made by the Town and then turned over to the county.

Motion by Mr. Bruno; second by Mr. Douglass to add item 9A – Other Business to the agenda. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Other Business

Mr. Guynup stated Army Corp of Engineers is concerned about the south retention basin and wetland issues in Phase 4 Orchard View development. A permanent retention basin will need to be built before future development continues.

Mr. Guynup addressed a complaint concerning no mask compliance at Stewarts.

A local law regarding solar farms will be required and adopted by the Town Board in the near future.
A draft for the Town Board with amended /updated zoning ordinances should be available July 27, 2020 for review.

Mr. Farrell stated all salt has been received after the delayed shipment from Canada. Compressor is no longer functional. A representative from Comair will be submitting a price for a new one from the Source Well bid.
Paving has been postponed until July 22 due to no asphalt delivery.

Mr. Barber, speaking for Mr. Flynn, stated the baseball/softball youth program will consist of 5 teams. The teams will participate in drills and scrimmage amongst themselves. All safety protocols for COVID 19 will be enforced. One background check is needed as all other volunteers have met the requirement. Tennis will be held twice weekly. Tennis coaches are being compensated.

Mr. Drollette stated the POW flag from the town hall was removed without authorization. Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Douglass to reimburse Mr. Drollette for the new POW flag and hanging hardware.
5 Ayes 0 Nays Motion Carried

Mr. McDonald stated the Federal jury will be using the courthouse for Federal cases on Wednesdays. The town will be reimbursed for all extra expenses.
Mr. McDonald asked Mr. Farrell about the change from a double solid line to passing lane on Bear Swamp Road as a concerned resident reached out to him. Mr. Farrell stated New York State
uses accident statistics to determine the striping. This road is state maintained.

Mr. Tetrault asked for permission to hire one seasonal employee. .He stated he had funds in his budget and would be for approximately 3 months. The job opening will be advertised immediately
The sewer line on Cross Street between Highway Department and Sweet Treats is complete.

Mr. Favro has reviewed and approved the AES agreement for the Disinfectant Project for acceptance at the next board meeting.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.07.13-3

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN

MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Irwin
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices

for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in July 2020:
From Town of Peru Vouchers in July 2020; #202000668 through and including #202000751, Abstract dated 7/10/2020

For the dollar amount totaling: $115,462.41, of that, $21,086.79 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $94,375.58 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.

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays

Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Douglass to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:32 PM. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried

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