The Peru Gazette

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By John T. Ryan

The board appointed Ashley Akey and Alexis Grennan to the Peru Youth commission following an executive session. During the regular meeting, Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the board would be changing the Youth Commission’s By-Laws. 

Town Clerk Dianne Miller reported that 2022 tax collections went very well. Fourteen residents took advantage of her expanded hours on Saturday, January 29.  She thanked Peru residents for paying all taxes on time for the fifth year in a row. She said that was her goal and it was done. 

Councilman Kregg Bruno noted that a few residents are not cleaning up their dog’s waste on and near the Walking Trail. This shouldn’t be happening. The town provides free disposal bags at Heyworth-Mason Park.  He said, “It’s just as important to do in the wintertime as in the summertime.” 

The board also: 

Received Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup’s recommendation that a committee be appointed to update the town zoning law. It’s a lengthy process the law so doing incorporating changes at one time makes sense. Guynup didn’t anticipate major changes but said several small changes need to be made, such as the current requirement that a business must apply for site plan approval for such simple acts as replacing an existing sign.  Councilman Kregg Bruno volunteered to serve on the committee. 

Authorized advertising bids for the Water-Sewer Department’s 2002 Ford F-450 truck equipped with a nine ft. dump body and 9 ft. Fisher plow. (The bid ad appeared on the February 22, 2022, Press-Republican legal page). 

Approved the Highway Department’s purchase of a 2022 2500HD Chevrolet Silverado Pickup from Middlebury, VT. Chevrolet, the only bidder, at a cost of $52,124.99.  t

Approved payment to Rifenburg Construction in the amount of $9,532.12 in connection with its ongoing sewer system upgrade. Town Attorney Matt Favro said he doesn’t anticipate that Rifenburg’s total payments will exceed its awarded bid price. Rifenburg encountered unexpected problems laying pipe at the Route 22-22B intersection. 

At 6:35 p.m., the board adjourned to an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel issues. 

Clinton County, February 22, 2022. While the cold winter season hangs on, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding North Country residents to take important safety measures while heating their homes. 

“The cold weather brings increased risk of house fires as we use our in-home heating systems more often,” stated Maryann Barto, Public Health Educator in CCHD’s Environmental Health and Safety Division’s Healthy Neighborhoods Program. “Thankfully, there are simple steps that you can take to help prevent these dangers and keep your home safe.” 

Decrease risk of house fires by: 

 Having heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional. 

 Keeping anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment (i.e. a furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater). 

 Having a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters. 

 Testing your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors monthly. 

 Making and practicing a fire escape plan with your household members. 

 Using the proper kind of fuel (specified by the manufacturer) for fuel burning heaters. 

 Ensuring the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home. 

 Not using your oven to heat your home. 

 Turning off portable heaters when leaving the room or going to bed. 

 Checking for recalls on any heating equipment or fire safety products (www.cpsc.gov). 

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