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By Donald McBrayer

The Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday, May 9th.  Everyone was present.

Three town positions were filled. Paul Sarbou was hired as the new Highway Mechanic/MEO. Mr. Sarbou is replacing Bryan Duprey who recently left the position for a job with the Sheriff’s Department. Saubou will start May 26th for $22 an hour and will have to complete a 90-day probation period.

Kathy Flynn was accepted for the position of Recreation Supervisor (formerly titled Youth Director) with a $1500 annual salary.

Christine Nuzzo was accepted to replace Pat Uliva on the Peru Youth Commission, a voluntary position with a three-year term.

Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell reported on flood damage to Fox Farm Road. The 4’ culvert that was installed following the 1998 flood was not able to handle the recent rain resulting in extensive shoulder damage. Farrell proposes replacing the culvert with two 5’ culverts and concrete headwalls & spillways to handle future flooding. Five local contractors have submitted prices for the project. A decision will most likely be made to go forward at the next Regular Meeting.

Mr. Farrell also informed the Board that the Highway Department garage roof has a leak allowing water into an electric power panel. The Board authorized gathering prices for repairing, not replacing, the roof.

In other business the Town Board:

• Adopted a Town Park Hours Ordinance. The posted times from dawn to dusk at all Peru Parks can now be enforced by local law enforcement.
• Passed a Resolution to reapply for the CDBG Grant with hopes to apply the funds to the ongoing South Acres Mobile Home Park’s sewer system issues.
• Asked for Public Support for the proposed Dog Park. Info on the Park can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/towndocs/DogParkUpdate11-23-2010.pdf
• Accepted Reports from all departments. The Reports can be found at: http://www.perutown.com/town.htm
• Approved Minutes for the April 25th Regular Meeting: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min11/2011-04-25-RM.pdf
  

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:40PM.

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AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, MAY 9, 2011, 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION: Approval of minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2011.

5. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Including Reports from all Departments into the Board Meeting Record: (Water/Sewer/Valcour: Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning Report; Supervisor’s Report; Court Reports Banking Report; Enterprise Reports)

6. Community Input

7. DISCUSSION: Health Insurance Update.

8. DISCUSSION: Fox Farm Road Culvert Damage.

9. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Appointment of New Town Highway Mechanic/MEO

10. DISCUSSION: Starting Date for New Highway Mechanic.

11. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Appointment of Recreation Supervisor.

12. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Replacement of Pat Ulivia on Peru Youth Commission.

13. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Adoption of Town Park Hours Ordinance.

14. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: CDBG Reapplication for South Acres Park

15. DISCUSSION: Highway Roof Repair.

16. DISCUSSION: Sand Pit Agreement Finalization.

17. Other Business

18. Community Input on Agenda Items.

19. Motion to Adjourn.

AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING ON 2011 Town Park Closing Hours Ordinance,

May 9, 2011 – 6:15 PM

Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant for South Acres sewer system upgrade

at 6:30 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order, 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Roll Call 4. MOTION: To open the Public hearing.

5. DISCUSSION: Community Input and questions

6. MOTION: To close the Public hearing.

7. MOTION: Adjourn

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AGENDA, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, May 18th, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall

1. CALL meeting to order., 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE., 3. ROLL CALL., 4. APPROVAL of April Minutes.

5. OPEN floor to Public Hearing.

6. APPLICATION: ALAN MICHAUD, D.D.S.

Special Permitted Use ~ 752 Bear Swamp Rd.

7. APPLICATION: SUSAN & KIRK POLHEMUS

Special Permitted Use ~ 3452 Route 22

8. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS.

9. CODES OFFICE REPORT.

10. ADJOURNMENT.

Town of Peru Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2010 Peru Water District 3036 Main Street Peru, NY 12972 (Public Water Supply ID#0900216)

INTRODUCTION

To comply with State regulations, Peru Water District, will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and awareness of the need to protect our drinking water sources. Last year, we conducted tests for many contaminants required by NYS and the E.P.A. As we told you at that time, our water temporarily exceeded a drinking water standard. To comply with new regulations we need to involve the town engineer and the county health department to work alongside the town to try a different approach to disinfect our water supply. This will involve added increased sampling along with close monitoring of flow at the reservoir and the possibility of a change in the type of disinfection used. This report provides an overview of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State standards. Read more »

Post Commander-Thomas Fusco

Sr. Vice Commander-John Mashtare

Jr. Vice Commander-Gaylon LeCuyer

Quartermaster-Richard Dabrowski

Chaplain-Ron LaDuke

Advocate-Carl Ashline

Surgeon-Glen Miller

Adjutant-Lee Clemons

3 Yr Trustee-Joe Stemper

2 Yr Trustee–Jason Amerell

1 Yr Trustee–Joe Patnode

The Post plans on having it’s annual Memorial Day Services on May 30th at 11am.  A luncheon will be served at the end of the service. Also we are starting to plan for our Post Field Day to be held on August 13th.  More details will be forthcoming.