The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Mr. Glushko, with the Pledge of Allegiance.

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1 The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Pete Glushko, Supervisor; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Donald McBrayer, Councilman; Mr. Brandy McDonald, Councilman; Mr. Don Biggs, Town Attorney; and Mrs. Kathleen Flynn, Town Clerk. Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Acting Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer; and Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board. Excused: Mr. James Douglass, Councilman. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Mr. Glushko, with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Glushko states that the minutes from the December 21, 2015 meeting will have to be tabled as there is not a quorum present for approval. Reports on all departments (Water/Sewer/ Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports Motion by Mr. McBrayer, seconded by Mr. McDonald to include the reports from the above departments into the official record of the meeting, excluding Dog Control. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Community Input and Questions Kregg Bruno- Addresses the board and thanks Mr. Glushko for the comment he made at the organizational meeting, (that he does not want to bring politics into the town board). Mr. Bruno said it discouraged him to hear that and he hopes that the board continues to move forward as it did while he was a sitting member. Mr. Bruno also reminds members that Casella Waste donates over 20 garbage bins to the Youth Park at Laphams Mills and hopes that they will keep that in the back of their minds while reviewing other bids for waste removal for the Town. John Ryan- Mr. Ryan addresses the board pertaining to the fact that there is no vehicle access(due to the pile of snow at the bottom of the hill) to the Heyworth Mason Park. Mr. Farrell explains to him that the driveway at the bottom consists of ones n dust and the plows would dig it up. Mr. Glushko offers that people can access the walking trail from Sullivan Park if they wish to park to use the trail. Rachel and Jordon Ribis- residents of 37 Winding Brook Road addressed the board due to an incident that occurred on December 31 st of last year. They said that their mailbox was hit by a plow. They also witnessed the incident and called the Highway Garage. After speaking with the Highway Superintendent they are requesting that they receive a replacement as they feel he was disrespectful and unprofessional in the manner in which he spoke to them. The Ribis s say that their mailbox was the correct height and distance from the road. As discussion continues, it seems as though there is discrepancies between material that the Post Office is handing out and what is on the USPS website. The couple also says that they have been informed that the road at Winding Brook is too narrow, (10 feet wide) but they do not feel that gives the town the right to plow their mailbox down. Mr. Farrell tells them that when the wings are out on the plow, it spreads to 14 ½ feet wide. Mr. Langley asks the Ribis how they are receiving their mail, and they tell him that it is being held at the Post Office. Mr. Langley suggests that (the town alert homeowners on Winding Brook) to move all mailboxes to one side of the road when the ground thaws to allow the plows to travel through easier. Board members also assure the Ribis that they will be speaking to the Highway Superintendent pertaining to the manner in which they were treated. NYSDOT/Town of Peru Shared Services Mr. Glushko refers to the above and asks Mr. Biggs to review. Town Winter No Parking Ordinance Mr. Glushko informs members that he has reviewed minute books and town local law books and does not see any verification that the town has an ordinance against parking during snow storms. Mr. Farrell states that he has contacted the New York State Association of Towns and was told that in order to enforce a parking ban during a snow storm, all roads need to have signs posted at the beginning and ending of each road. Mr. Biggs asks Mr. Farrell to him the specific roads that he would like a no parking ban to cover and he will work on a town ordinance for the next meeting.

2 Highway Salt Storage Shed Mr. Farrell has provided a proposal for the above to all councilmen. He states that it is his belief that this work would be best completed in the Summer months as now is too dangerous. Members ask where Mr. Farrell obtained his proposal and he responds, telling them that he obtained it from the company that bought out the initial company that built the shed. Mr. Glushko asks Mr. Farrell to obtain at least three more quotes. Highway Employees Union Representation Mr. Glushko states that he is still looking to see what steps need to be taken to acknowledge the letter received from the Highway Department indicating that they were seeking representation from CSEA. Apple Valley Senior Housing Sand/Salt Request Mr. Biggs refers to an that he had sent to all board members pertaining to the above. Mr. Biggs informs members of the board that the town is not able to give sand or salt to the Apple Valley Senior Housing as requested by a representative (from Apple Valley) early in December Mr. Biggs says that Apple Valley can purchase the sand/salt at the same price that the town buys it from, but the town cannot give it away. Mr. Langley informs Mr. Biggs that he is aware of situations (when he was a member of the County Legislature) that the County did provide services to various agencies. Mr. Langley asks Mr. Biggs to discuss specific situations with his partner (County Attorney, William Favreau) to see if perhaps the Town of Peru can benefit from the same practices. Town Fund Transfers Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. McBrayer to pass resolution # ; WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the 2015 General Accounts, funds from the General Fund Accounts need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances, (see Attached Schedule of transfers) and WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the 2015 General Fund are more than adequate to cover the account in need of transfers, be it RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached thirty five (35) transfers in the total amount of 25, to better align negative and positive line items. A A A A A A A A A , A A , A , A , A A A A A A A

3 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A TOTAL A A A A A A A A A A A A A , A , A , A , A A A A A A A A , Discussion- Mr. Langley asks who is responsible for loading the numbers into the resolution, and Mr. Glushko responds saying that it is Judy Akey, with Pamela Barber and himself checking them.

4 Mr. McBrayer-Yes Mr. McDonald-Yes Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. McBrayer to pass resolution # ; WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the 2015 Highway Department Accounts, and the employees, funds from the Highway Department Fund accounts need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances, (see Attached Schedule of transfers) and WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the 2015 Highway Fund are more RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached Ten (10) transfers in the total amount of 25, to better align negative and positive line items. DA , DA DA , DA DA , DA DA DA DA , DA DA DA DA DA DA , DA DA , DA DA DA TOTAL 25, Mr. McBrayer-Yes Mr. McDonald-Yes Motion by Mr. McBrayer, seconded by Mr. McDonald to pass resolution # ; WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the 2015 Water Accounts, and the employees, funds from the Water Fund accounts need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances, (see Attached Schedule of Transfers) and WHEREAS,The outstanding positive balances in the 2015 Water Fund are more RESOLVED,That the Town Board has authorized the attached Fourteen (14) transfers in the total amount of 8, to better align negative and positive line items. SW , SW SW , SW SW SW SW SW SW , SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

5 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW TOTAL 8, Mr. McBrayer-Yes Mr. McDonald-Yes Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. McBrayer to pass resolution # ; WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the 2015 Sewer Accounts, and the employees, funds from the Sewer Fund accounts need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances, (see Attached Schedule of transfers) and WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the 2015 Sewer Fund are more RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached Three (3) transfers in the total amount of 1, to better align negative and positive line items. SP , SP SP SP SP SP TOTAL 1, Mr. McBrayer-Yes Mr. McDonald-Yes Motion by Mr. McBrayer, seconded by Mr. McDonald to pass resolution # ; WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the 2015 Valcour Accounts, and the employees, funds from the Valcour Fund accounts need to be transferred from line items with positive balances to line items with negative balances, (see Attached Schedule of transfers) and WHEREAS, The outstanding positive balances in the 2015 Valcour Fund are more RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the attached Seven (7) transfer in the total amount of 1, to better align negative and positive line items. SV SV SV SV SV SV SV SV SV SV SV SV SV SV TOTAL 1, Mr. McBrayer-Yes Mr. McDonald-Yes

6 Historical Grant Application Support Letter Motion by Mr. McBrayer, seconded by Mr. Langley authorizing Mr. Glushko to sign the Historical Grant Application letter on behalf of the Town of Peru. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Tax Freeze Rebate Checks Mr. Glushko informs members that residents from the Town of Peru are receiving the above due to the Town staying under the 2015 tax levy. He explains that members have to pay taxes within the town to receive the rebate. Association of Towns 2015 Training School & Annual Meeting Mr. Glushko refers to material giving information to members pertaining to the above. He asks anyone interested to stop into his office for more details. Town Cell Phone Policy Mr. Glushko informs members that the town cell phone policy states specifically that the Town of Peru is to provide the machinery for town employees pertaining to the above. Mr. Glushko states that Mr. Tetrault was an exception as he has a specific app on his personal phone that is beneficial to the water/sewer department. Mr. McDonald also says that he is in favor of anyone on call 24 hours a day to have their own personal cell phone (town justices, and highway superintendent. Mr. Glushko adds that he believes that the policy needs to be rewritten. Mr. Langley asks to have a deeper discussion, allowing input from everyone. Motion by Mr. Glushko, seconded by Mr. Langley to schedule a workshop to discuss town cell phone policy and employee insurance for January 21, 2016 at 6:30 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Jabez Allen Road Speed Limit Mr. Glushko informs members that he has received a letter back from the NYS Department of Transportation and they will be conducting a study to determine if the above request will be granted. Mr. Langley informs members that if 10% or less of the traffic on Jabez Allen are not exceeding the speed limit, then the reduction request will NOT be granted. Other Business Mr. McBrayer reminds members that the meeting to discuss the flag at the Peru Free Library is January 20 th at 7:00 PM. Mr. Langley states that he sees Mr. Jon Rulf (in the audience) and refers to the recent problems that he is having obtaining a building permit. Mr. Langley also states that he would like to speak with Mr. Slycord (Zoning Officer), as he wants to see growth in our community and would like to try to help the situation move forward. Mr. Glushko says that the plans are currently being reviewed by the town engineer and that the last bit of information needed, was provided on 12/18/2015. Mr. Mike Contessa (Champlain Valley Argonomics) addresses this topic, saying that he has spoken to Mr. Slycord and that the 3 rd party review was delivered to Mr. Rulfs on December 18 th. Mr. Langley states that he would like to meet with Mr. Slycord soon to attempt to resolve this situation as quickly as possible. Mr. Kirby (town justice) addresses the board reminding them that the court system needs to be audited by January 27 th. Mr. Kirby also informs members of the board that the last three court sessions that he has presided for have resulted in increased traffic and speed through the town hall parking lot, caused by the people going to Bingo. Mr. Ryan (town resident and K of C member) offers to make an announcement at Bingo to request Bingo players to avoid the town hall parking lot, and if they do use it, to please slow down. Community Input on Agenda Items None Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. McBrayer to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:18 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Supervisor Councilman Councilman Councilman

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