Town Board Tables Youth Commission Resignations
In action at its Monday, October 29, 2018 meeting the Peru Town Board:
Tabled acceptance of resignation letters from Peru Youth Commission members Beth Lozier and Carrie Smith. Lozier’s resignation was considered first. Counselor Jim Douglass motioned to accept the resolution. Melvin Irwin seconded the resolution. Counselor Jim Langley commented, “I’ve been involved in this. I’m not going to accept either of these resignations. I don’t think we’re doing right by them.” Brandy McDonald responded, “I think you’re right. I’ve had several late night conversations with one of these ladies.” Langley added, “Volunteers around Peru are at a premium, especially these two. I’m not in favor of running them off. I don’t think we’re going right by them.” Brandy McDonald responded, “I will step in line with you to see if we can resolve something further than what we have done.” At Langley’s suggestion the motion to accept the resignations was tabled by a vote of 4-0.
Responded to questions from Marquee Moffett regarding the proposed Mannix Road solar farm. Moffett is enthusiastic about this project, but is concerned about future large scale developments changing the character of the town. Supervisor Brandy McDonald said, “We still looking at it. We attended a meeting at Clinton Community College a couple months ago.” Bob Guynup said he attended along with two members of the Planing Board and Town Attorney Matt Favro. A followup Board meeting has not been scheduled. Matt Favro commented that the cost of connecting to NYSEG’s power line is very expensive and can determine a project’s feasibility. Most parts of the town would not qualify. The Mannix Road proposal has unique characteristics. Proposals in other areas would be subject to Zoning Board and Planning Board approval. Other towns, including the Town of Plattsburgh, have enacted laws regulating solar farm locations and other requirements.
Scheduled a special meeting for November 5, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the Town’s 2019 preliminary budget.
Scheduled a public hearing on the preliminary budget for November 7, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Scheduled an informational meeting on the sewer system upgrade for November 15, 2018 at 6 p.m. Letters will be delivered to all homes directly affected by the construction.
Renewed a contract with Tedford Consulting for services related to acquiring grants and low interest loans for the sewer system upgrade project. Tedford Consulting will be paid $75 an hour not to exceed $23,800.
Scheduled a ribbon cutting for a Peru Central solar project at Heyworth Mason Park for Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. Brandy McDonald commented, “The kids are all excited. I can tell you that.”
Received congratulations from Town Council candidate Kregg Bruno for formulating an excellent 2019 budget.
Adjourned to executive session to discuss potential litigation.
Posted: November 1st, 2018 under Town Board News.