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By John T. Ryan (The Peru Gazette did not video this meeting)

The Board voted to approve the revised employee handbook updating several rules and policies. Each employee must sign for a copy. 

The town may be acquiring a used excavator for use by the highway and water-sewer departments. Councilman Rick Barber said, “I’m thinking in the 60 to 80 horsepower range. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell mentioned using it for sidewalk construction. Farrell and Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault will determine the percentage of use by each department, other details, and the need for accessories.  

The Town Hall’s front door locks need to be replaced.  Apparently, the tumblers are not functioning correctly.   The Board is requesting the price on a secure combination lock from Calongne Security Systems of Plattsburgh. 

Replacing the security cameras at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo and under the Route 22 Bridge is under discussion.  The movies taken by the current cameras take an inordinate amount of time to review.  Better cameras are available.  

Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault negotiated a revised lease agreement at $2,200 monthly for additional water tower space. T-Mobile needs additional space for transmitters and a generator.

The seasonal Water-Sewer Department job is still open. It appears no one wants to work given today’s generous unemployment benefits. 

The sewer upgrade project is progressing, but the contractor may have to delay some work because the NYS Department of Transportation has not issued a work permit. 

Town Clerk Dianne Miller participated in an online NYS Comptroller’s workshop covering many aspects of her job, including audits.  She said it was very informative.  

The Board would like to make several small changes in Peru’s Zoning Law, but it wants to approve them all at once rather than piecemeal.  Supervisor Brandy McDonald asked Town Attorney Matt Favro to review the proposed changes ASAP. The Board will conduct a public hearing before voting to approve or disapprove them. 

Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that his staff completed the street sweeping.  Paving is next on his agenda. He has plenty of state monies for asphalt, but he’s concerned about enough asphalt being available. The Clinton County Airport runway repaving project will use about 120,000 tons. Since all towns have extra state money, the asphalt demand will be much greater than usual.  There are only two asphalt plants in the area. 

The Board would like to hold town-sponsored summer concerts at Hayworth-Mason Park rather than the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo. Board members agreed to go to the park to look over the situation after this meeting. 

The meeting adjourned at about 7:02 p.m. 

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