The Peru Gazette

Due to a loss of pressure resulting from a broken water main valve the following areas are under a precautionary boil water order. River Rd from Barney Downs to Ormsby Circle, Ormsby Circle, Old Town Rd, Oakdale Dr, Pinewood Dr, Hillside , Summit, Morgan Dr, Twin Creek and Barney Downs from River Rd to Calkins Rd.. There will be a boil water order in effect until two check samples have been approved. Updates can be found at www.perutown.com and on facebook at Peru Gazette.

The Town of Peru Water Dept. is working to restore water pressure in Quaker Springs by 8 p.m. Department personnel are repairing a leaking valve at the corner of the Barney Downs and Calkins Rd.

Home located at 75 Connors Rd. in Peru was fully involved in flames and/or smoke. Video at 2 p.m. Sept. 30, 2019, Peru, Morrisonville and South Plattsburgh Fire Departments were on the scene at 2 p.m.

Source: 2019 State of the Adirondack Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

Patty Henry

L-R Jay Chase and Alex Hebert

By John T. Ryan

Many people worked hard to make the 2019 Applefest a success. I helped recruit volunteers. One booth I never have to worry about is the hot dog, burger and french fry booth. For many years Patty Henry has worked very hard herself and staffed the booth with Peru High School students. It’s extremely busy for two days meaning everyone has to work very hard and maintain their cool.

Two of Patty’s volunteers deserve special mention – Jay Chase and Alex Hebert. They worked non-stop with a great attitudes and smiles in very hot conditions for two days. They’re a credit to Peru High School and to their families. I told them they have great future ahead of them. They’re not afraid to work!

Thank you Patty, Jay and Alex. Your sacrifice of time and talent is appreciated and deserves to be recognized.

Seton Catholic ranked #10 in the Top 30.

Source: The 30 best Catholic high schools in Upstate NY, ranked for the new school year – newyorkupstate.com

A Great Job by TV5

Source: WATCH: Heroes Take Flight, an NBC5 News Special Presentation

Source: WIRY To Be Sold | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: The face of Frontier Town – Sun Community News & Printing

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Peru Town Councilman Jim Langley is not seeking reelection to his seat on the Peru Town Board. Langley said, “I”m a grandfather and I’m going to be a grandfather again. (Langley’s daughter Tiffany is expecting her second child). It’s been long enough. I’ve appreciated my time in politics and that people thought I had something to offer.” Langley also believes the current town board has the best interests of the town in mind.

The 2019 Peru Athletic Hall of Fame dinner will be on October 19th at the Plattsburgh Moose Lodge 90 Sharron Avenue.  Social hour is from 6 to 7 pm with dinner to follow.  Please contact Cathy Phillips to make reservations at 518-963-7963 or 518-572-1235 asap.  This year’s inductees are Bob Way class of 57, Donny Duprey class of 72, Tom Everett class of 72, Mary Millet class of 76, Michelle Rouchleau class of 89 and Ben Sabourin class of 95.

Source: ‘Nowhere near the same’: Former city mayor critiques DRI | Local News | pressrepublican.com

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of September 11, 2019 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:

1. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2005-032 BL Way LLC

Site Plan Review –Freestanding/business sign

258.-2-2.3

4016 Rt. 9

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:  
8. CEO REPORT:

9.  ADJOURNMENT

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced grant funding for the former Clinton County airport site from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The $1,500,000 in new funding is anticipated to create 150 new jobs and leverage $15 million in private investments. As a result of the funding, 30 acres of a former airport will be re-developed, including the construction of new road and stormwater infrastructure.

“This new funding is a great opportunity for the town of Plattsburgh,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “These are competitive grants, and I applaud all of the local government officials and partners who put in a great effort to re-develop this area and bring economic diversification to Clinton County. I am proud to be an advocate for economic development in the North Country, and I will continue to be an outspoken supporter of these initiatives in Congress.”

“The redevelopment of the old airport site as a ready industrial park has been a strategic priority of the County, Chamber, town and Development Corporation,” said Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce. “Norsk Titanium and Monaghan Medical got things started, Read more »

Open House at Adirondack Farms, 193 Brown Rd. in Peru. October 6, 2019 from 11 AM to 2 PM. All are welcome!

Bring the whole family out for fun activities and farm tours – plus sample the World’s Best Cheddar. And the best part – meet the Cabot Farm Families who produce quality milk to make your favorite Cabot cheese. 

Clinton County’s largest farm and one of its most high tech farms. A great opportunity for everyone.

For More Information Click Here: Adirondack Farms | Cabot Creamery

Source: UPDATE: As Trump-Ukraine hearing opens, Stefanik uses matter to raise funds for campaign | NCPR News

Source: 25 years to life for Gustavo Segundo-Clark – Sun Community News & Printing

By John T. Ryan

Peru – Two of the friendliest people at this year’s Applefest were visitors. If you or your kids played the baseball speed game or water squirt game you met Anthony or Colleen Doty. While the Dotys call Saranac Lake home, they’re on the road for over 6 months each year. Anthony said, “My father Harry Doty operated a carnival. I’ve been working in one or running one for 45 years. I quit school when I was 14.” Harry said he came to the Applefest several years ago with his own carnival. Now he works for someone else.

The Board:

Awarded a $120,480 bid to Luck Brothers Inc. to replace the damaged Patent Rd. culvert. The Town of Peru is purchasing the box culvert at a cost of $143,500. Total cost: $263,980 not including the temporary repairs already performed.

Source: Kohl’s set to open first North Country store

MASSENA, N.Y. – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao marked the 60^th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the U.S.-Canadian waterway, at a ceremony at the Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York. Secretary Chao was joined by Transport Canada Director General of Marine Policy Marc-Yves Bertin, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, (R-NY), U.S. Seaway Deputy Administrator Craig Middlebrook, Canadian Seaway President and CEO Terence Bowles, and U.S. and Canadian government and transportation officials.

“For 60 years, the St. Lawrence Seaway has been a safe and reliable gateway for global commerce, further demonstrating our nation’s strong and strategic partnership with Canada,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

At the event, Secretary Chao and Congresswoman Stefanik announced $6 million in funding for the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to construct a new Visitors’ Center at the U.S. Eisenhower Lock. This new center will welcome the tens of thousands of people from around the world who come to watch ships transit the lock each year, and serve as a cornerstone for tourism in the North Country region of New York.

“I am so honored to host Secretary Elaine Chao for the 60th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway. We have worked together to announce this significant investment in the North Country to promote tourism, economic development, and trade,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I thank Secretary Chao for her leadership and for her commitment to delivering results to our community.” Read more »

A special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 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. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman; and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board and Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water /Sewer Superintendent.

The meeting was called to order at 6:04 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

The purpose of the Special Meeting was to present the 2020 Tentative Budget.

The 2020 Tentative Budget was presented to all board members by Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.

Motion by Mr.Douglass seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn special meeting at 6:06 PM.

Ayes 5Nays 0                                                      Motion Carried

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The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday September 9, 2019 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. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer. 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Douglass; seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2019 Public Hearing  

Ayes 5   Nays 0 Motion Carried      

Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Langley to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2019 meeting.   

Ayes 5   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Langley; seconded by Mr. Barber to include the reports from the following departments into the official record of tonight’s meeting.  (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports).   

Ayes 5   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

NONE

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.09.09-1

 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DAVEY DRIVE EXTENSION AS A TOWN ROAD AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru Highway Superintendent, Michael Farrell, has regularly inspected the build out of the Davey Drive Extension and found that it has been built as per the Town Highway’s specifications, THEREFORE, BE IT 

RESOLVED that the Davey Drive Extension be accepted as a Town Road and therefore the Town will take over the maintenance of the same, AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

MOTION: Mr. Douglass SECOND: Mr. Irwin

Ayes 5 Nays 0                                                                    Motion Carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.09.09-2

A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE TOWN AS LEAD AGENCY AND SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION

MOTION BY:  Mr. Barber                                               SECOND BY:  Mr. Douglass

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Peru is considering an action to replace the Patent Road Culvert.  

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the Town approve of this proposed action;

WHEREAS, the New York State Environmental Quality Review requires the Town to determine the Lead Agency status and for the then determined Lead Agency to make a SEQR determination;

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru agrees to assume Lead Agency Status on September 9, 2019;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the Code of the

Town of Peru, the Town Board has prepared the Short Form Environmental Assessment Form, which is now on file with the Town Board and the Town’s SEQR Officer; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and on September 9, 2019, recommended to the Town Board the approval of the Proposed Action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS THAT:

1.  The Town Board, as Lead Agency, has determined that the Proposed Action is an Unlisted Action under SEQR;

2.  The Town of Peru, as Lead Agency, hereby determines that the unlisted action described in the attached SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION, NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE, which attached notice is hereby made a part of this Resolution, will not have a significant effect on the environment and that an environmental impact statement is not required to be prepared with respect to the Proposed Action.

AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Ayes 5 Nays 0                                                                                              Motion Carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.09.09-3

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CSEA PROPOSAL FOR SUCCESSOR LABOR AGREEMENT AND THE TOWN OF PERU AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.

WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Memorandum of Agreement between CSEA and the Town of Peru extends the original agreement from January 1, 2019 through the December 31, 2019, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, said proposed Memorandum of Agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said contract, AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

MOTION: Mr. Irwin SECOND: Mr. Barber

Ayes 5 Nays 0                                                                        Motion Carried

Sewer Collection Project Update

Mr. Douglass stated Peru Community Church has approved the easement for the project to maximize efficiency of the project.

Awarding Bid Court Building Roof

Motion by Mr. McDonald second by Mr. Barber to reject the 3 bids received.

Declare Parks TORO mower as Surplus and List for Sale

Motion by Mr. Langley; second by Mr. Douglass for Mr. Tetrault to advertise in Auctions International and other locations Mr. McDonald stated value of mower is $ 2500 – $3000.

Other Business

Mr. Ryan asked if the Main Street Project was moving forward. Confirmation of whether the money can be used at Heyworth Park is still pending.

Mr. Guynup stressed the need and importance for Zoning and Planning Board volunteers.

Mr. Farrell road repair is being done after water break repairs.

Mr. McDonald stated an application for $125,000 grant will be filed within 10 days . The grant will be used possibly for extension of the walking trail. 

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

NONE

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.09.09-4

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN

MOTION: Mr. Douglass                                    SECOND:   Mr. Langley

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in August 2019:

From Town of Peru Vouchers in August 2019; #201901128   through and including #201901185

Abstract dated 9/9/2019

For the dollar amount totaling: $160,087.15; of that, $14,037.56 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $146,049.59 is remaining to be paid and

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds said claims, bills and invoices to be acceptable in form and reasonable in amount; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that payment of the aforementioned claims, bills and invoices is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to make such payment; and be it further

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Ayes 5 Nays 0                                                                                        Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Barber seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:32 PM.      Ayes 5   Nays 0   Motion Carried

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