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By John T. Ryan

Peru – Two major development projects will hopefully move forward in 2020 following the Wednesday, January 8th Planning Board meeting.

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Please Share !!! This is for anyone in Peru and the surrounding towns.As everyone knows about the possibility of an ice storm and power outages later tonight and tomorrow. We will have the Town Hall in Peru set up with Power and heat and water if anyone is out of power tonight or tomorrow and needs a place to come or stay. Here is my cell # 1-518-593-3078 please call me if you or know someone that needs to come to the Town Hall and we will be there to open it up no matter what time of the night.

Moose out for a morning walk near the Peru Rod and Gun Club on September 27, 2019. Thanks to Jack Lawliss for forwarding the trail photos.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County is holding a workshop on January 25 from 10 am till noon on GMOs–Curse or Blessing–or maybe some of both? this workshop will be held at the office in Plattsburgh, 6064 State Rte. 22, Ste.5. This is a very controversial subject and we will present the latest research and most serious concerns about GMOs. We are not advocating for or against them, just presenting information. There is a $5 fee for this workshop and pre-registration is required. Contact Jolene at jmw442@cornell.edu or call the office at 518 561-7450 with any questions or to register. If you need special accommodations, let us know.

TO: Affected Town of Peru Sewer Users

RE: Sewer Line Installation 

DATE: January 2, 2019

Dear Property Owner:

As you may be aware, the Town of Peru will be proceeding with sewer line project in 2020 on sections of Elm Street, Main, Street, North Bend Street, and Maiden Lane.  As part of those improvements, new sewer lines, manholes, service laterals, etc., will be installed.

A new sewer main and/or sewer service lateral may be installed on, along, or near your property.  

To allow the Town and/or its contractors to install and maintain the sewer main, you may be asked to sign a permanent easement that will grant the Town the permanent access it will need over your property for installation and maintenance purposes.

The Town may also be reconnecting your existing sewer service lateral to the sewer main.  In that case, you may be asked to sign a temporary access easement to allow the Town and/or its contractors to gain access to your property only to make the necessary connections during construction.

The Town will hold a public meeting on January 13^th at 5:30 pm at Town Hall to answer any questions you may have regarding this matter.  We hope to also have our town attorney present at this meeting

We appreciate and thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the Town’s Water & Sewer Department at 518-643-8125, or you can also email the Town Water & Sewer Department at peruwts@perutown.com .

Thank you for your time and consideration of the above.

Sincerely,

Brandy McDonald, Town Supervisor

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 13, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of December 30, 2019.

5. 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)

6. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Standardization of Control Systems for Water and Wastewater Systems.  

7. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Standardization of Power Systems Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch for Water and Wastewater Systems.  

8. DISCUSSION:  Solar Farm Ordinance.

9. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Appointment of Richard Williams for Planning Board Chairman.

10. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Appointment of Ryan Davies for Planning Board Vice Chairman.

11. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Appointment of Jim Falvo for Zoning Board of Appeals Board Chairman.

12. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Appointment of Sean Lukas for Zoning Board of Appeals Board Vice Chairman.

13. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Sewer Project Update.

14. DISCUSSION:  Compensation Time Discussion for Highway Department.

15. DISCUSSION:  Update of Water Ordinance.

16. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Change of Regular Meeting Times.

17. DISCUSSION:  Other Business 

18. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Pay Bills 

JANUARY 13, 2020 at Peru Town Hall 

6:30 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2020 Salaries for Elected Positions:

5. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2020 Appointees.

6. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2020 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments

7. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of Town Department Liaisons.

8. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2020 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times.

9. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2020 Contracts.

10. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2020 Town Mileage Reimbursement

11. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Designation of Town Depositories.

12. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Designation of Town Newspaper.

13. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Town Policies Update

   MOTION:                      Adjourn

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on Speaker’s Pelosi’s War Powers Resolution:

“The President’s decision to strike the world’s bloodiest terrorist, Qasem Soleimani, was lawful under Article II of the Constitution and the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This critical precision strike, which took out one of the most heinous terrorists responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American soldiers and allies and the wounding of thousands more, was an act of deterrence against current and future aggression. I oppose Speaker Pelosi’s partisan War Powers Resolution, which limits the President’s constitutional authority as Commander-in-Chief and threatens the security and safety of our United States military and our allies.”

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Yesterday was a good day in Peru. Contractors completed repairs to the Elementary School Clock Tower. It’s beautiful! Congratulations to all those who worked through the winter to get the job done!

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From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little

“Today marks the first day of my last legislative session and it certainly is bittersweet.  Words alone could not fully express my gratitude for the opportunity I have had to represent my constituents in Albany and I am very touched that Governor Cuomo recognized my public service as part of his State of the State Address.  I look forward to another productive session and getting as much done as I can on behalf of this incredible district that I am honored to represent.

“Overall, our state’s focus has to be on encouraging growth.  The outmigration of New Yorkers is a trend that has to be reversed.  Losing representation in Congress, as is expected following this year’s census count, is not a good thing.  But that pales in comparison with the real impact of families leaving our communities and living many miles apart from loved ones because someone couldn’t afford the taxes any longer or needed to look to another state for a job opportunity.

“Here in our region, my concern is sustainability.  We need more full-time residents and the jobs and economic opportunity that makes that possible.  Ecological protection is important for the, but I really want to emphasize economic prosperity.  Investments in broadband must continue and we need to expand cell service for safety and for the economy.  We need to continue investing in water and sewer infrastructure, keeping our lakes and rivers clean and ensuring our schools and hospitals have the funding they need.  

“Funding these and many other important projects and services will be a challenge given the $6 billion deficit.  Tough decisions will need to be made.  What I will fight against is any region of the State being unfairly targeted by cuts.  Tough choices need to be as fair as possible.  And, addressing the financial challenges we face on the State level cannot come at the expense of local governments and property taxpayers with more unfunded mandates.

“Finally, I join many of my legislative colleagues, Republicans and Democrats, as well as sheriffs, district attorneys and many other law enforcement officials from all over the State, calling for the repeal of the so-called bail reform.  Clearly, the new law isn’t working and is putting innocent people at risk.  Getting rid of it and starting over with the expectation of the Legislature taking its time to get it right is what’s needed.”