The Peru Gazette

MAY 2018 DEPT. REPORTS

Main Street Project at Standstill Truck Purchase Approved Town Clerk Doing an “Excellent Job”  Confidentially Reporting Zoning/Code Violations And More  Peru – Peru Town Counselors planned to accept Main Street project bids at their June 11, 2018 meeting; instead they rejected the one bid received because it exceeded project’s estimated cost. Alternatives are being discussed […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 11, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 29, 2018;  MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; […]

By John T. Ryan  NYSEG to Undertake Major Natural Gas Expansion North Bend Street Zombie property to be Partially Cleaned Up  Laphams Mills Park Bathroom Expansion On Hold  Main Street Improvement Project Bids Re-advertised  Shade Structure Being Considered at Dog Park  Town Court Overtime Concerns  Supervisor Brandy McDonald reported that NYSEG plans to install 34,000 […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, May 14, 2018 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

A written summary of the meeting highlights will be published ASAP. 

TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – MAY 29, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the May 14, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION:  39 North Bend St. Property. DISCUSSION:  Laphams Mills Park Bathrooms.  DISCUSSION:  Main St. Improvement Project Update RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   SEQR Determination for […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; was not present and is excused, Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town […]

The Town of  Peru Town Board has scheduled a Workshop for Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 6:00 PM.  The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss The Sewer Upgrade. The Workshop will take place at The Peru Town Hall. ______________________ Dianne Miller Town of Peru Town Clerk

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, April 9, 2018, 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

By John T. Ryan  Peru School District Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer addressed the Town Board and residents regarding the District’s Capital Project that will be voted on by voters on May 15, 2018. The District seeks approval for an $18,485,000 “Three R” Capital Project that the Board says is designed to renovate, rejuvenate and restore […]

A Peru Gazette meeting summary will be added ASAP. Peru School District Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer was present to describe the $18 million capital project proposition that the voters will decide on May 15, 2018. His talk begins at the 11:15 minute/second mark of the video. Click here for Capital Project Details  

APRIL 23, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the April 9, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input DISCUSSION:  PCSD Supt. Dr. Thomas Palmer regarding Capital Project and Operating Budget RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Resolution to Declare Lead Agency and Approve SEQRA for Telegraph Rd. Culvert […]

By John T. Ryan The Town’s sewer upgrade received at least a temporary setback. USDA denied the Town’s application for a low interest loan. USDA offered a loan guarantee package through a commercial bank which would result in a higher interest rate. The Board authorized Supervisor McDonald to appeal the denial. The project has been […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 26, 2018, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Mr. Melvin Irwin was not present and is excused. Also […]

A written summary of the meeting highlights will be posted ASAP. 

Call Meeting To Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 26, 2018; MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports) Community Input DISCUSSION: Zoning Ordinance Review regarding Banners RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of […]

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 12, 2018 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer […]

Five Dog Bites Since January 1 Not Everyone Agrees with Changing Town Sign Policy Arraignments Decline New Restrooms at Laphams Mills Park Being Considered Open Building Permits Being Closed New Building Permit Fees are in Effect  Other News Dog Control Officer Dave Drollette reported that there have been five dog bite incidents in the Town […]

MARCH 26, 2018 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the March 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Community Input RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Liz Tedford Contract for Eng. Planning Grant for Valcour RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: AES Agreement for Engineering Planning Grant for Valcour DISCUSSION: Overview of Clinton County Shared Services […]

Recorded by Town Clerk Dianne Miller The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 26, 2018 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. […]

By John T. Ryan The Main Street Revitalization will proceed with a planned completion date of summer 2018. The Board passed a resolution (4-0) at its March 12, 2018 meeting to proceed with the first phase of the project. Supervisor Brandy McDonald noted the project workshop that preceded the meeting was generally characterized by a […]

Peru – Social media posts led some to believe that there would be loud dissent at the Monday, March 12, 2018 Town Board Workshop on the Main Street Plan; however, while several residents expressed concerns, the overall tenor was positive. Concerns centered on tree placement, tree maintenance and doubt as to whether a tree-lined street […]

Town Board Meeting of March 12, 2018 video. A written summary of the meeting highlights will follow.  The Board approved the plan to upgrade the northern portion of Main Street by a vote of 4-0.