The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

Davey Drive Extension was accepted as a town road following approval by Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell.

The Board concluded that the new Patent Rd. culvert would not have a negative environmental impact.

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Protect your pet from rabies! Vaccination is mandatory in New York State for dogs, cats and ferrets over 4 months of age. Remember, your dog or cat can be vaccinated for rabies when it turns 3 months of age. One year after the first dose, your pet requires a booster, which is then good for three years. For the rest of your pet’s life, it should have a booster shot every three years.

**NOTE: ALL pets must be leashed or in a pet carrier.
Please bring your pet’s shot records. Puppies and kittens must be at least 3 months old.

North Country Honor Flight #30 will be heading down to Washington DC this Saturday with 15 more North Country Veterans. We hope everyone will join us once again to pay tribute to our nations defenders. The send-off ceremony will begin promptly at 7 a.m. at the Veterans Park on the US Oval.

The parade will start immediately after the ceremony with law enforcement and motorcycle escorts leading the way. Please join us for a great family friendly event you’ll be glad you got up early for. The return welcome home is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. back at Plattsburgh International Airport.

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Grand Isle, VT – The Lake Champlain Basin Program seeks proposals for projects that improve water quality and ecosystems in the Lake Champlain watershed. The Program anticipates awarding more than 25 grants totaling more than $500,000 to local organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions.

Grants will be awarded in two categories:

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Plattsburgh – Sept 13, 2019 – We at the Strand Center for the Arts (SCA) are fully aware of the gravity of the current situation and sincerely appreciate the public’s patience in awaiting our response to recent events. Click here for background information as reported in the Press Republican. 

An apology is owed to the public and we, the Board of Directors of the SCA, sincerely apologize. We are working diligently with SCA staff since the termination of the Executive Director and Bookkeeper, to move forward. It is our duty to the public to uncover as much as possible to report facts, rather than formulating a quick but rash and underinformed response.

In our continued fact-finding, we have spoken to staff members of the SCA to include them in an open and frank conversation about where we stand. The hard work and dedication of SCA staff is invaluable, we felt they deserved an explanation as quickly as possible. Public support and outcry is also invaluable. We now take this opportunity to address the public in the same way.

This year the SCA was functioning without an approved budget or shared vision due to inconsistent and faulty reporting. Additionally, in recent months the SCA was over-spending based on potential future income; an operational practice adopted by SCA leadership, without communication to and approval of the Board of Directors. This model may work for organizations with a large financial base, at implementation the SCA did not have this financial base. In hindsight, using this model only served to worsen our problems. The Board tried repeatedly to intervene but was met with opposition. Given the history of management turnover and the community’s positive response to this form of operation, we gave management another chance; demanding financial constraint and increased financial reporting. Essentially, the board requested a pullback in spending and bookings, to reign in the increasing financial liabilities. In the subsequent months, upon review of further delayed financial reports, it became apparent that the numbers were not adding up. Findings showed new financial anomalies and the Board immediately requested an emergency audit. Shortly thereafter, with continued financial breakdown, the Board requested additional, more concrete data but did not see in data presented any progress in addressing the ongoing issues. Confronted with opposition and inaction we, the Board, voted unanimously to terminate the Executive Director and Bookkeeper of the SCA.

Through our work to solve current financial issues, the SCA has unearthed additional problems that make our situation significantly more alarming. We wish we had the foresight to begin this process sooner, but initial reporting to the Board did not reflect the true financial situation of the SCA. And, although the shows gave the appearance of a packed house, they were, in fact, losing money. The cover band model was not working as hoped and only exacerbated historically weak financial footing. We were as excited as everyone else to see growth and public excitement related to theater programming, which amplifies our disappointment.

And now, after digging deeper into the discovery process, we find ourselves at a dire point where meeting our current and past financial responsibilities is no longer sustainable under previous models of growth. Here is what has been uncovered:

The prior annual operating budget for the SCA was roughly $700,000. This year our expenses are projected to be upwards of $1.2 million. In addition, the board had not been informed by previous SCA Leadership of details of debts the SCA owes to vendors, merchants, utilities, and government agencies. We also have a slate of 20+ future shows projected to result in continued future losses.

So how do we move forward? Through the work of our regional arts consultants, we have been presented with limited options: The sale of the Strand Theater, a Capital Campaign we are calling – SOS – Save our Strand, and other far less palatable choices. The Board and Staff have expressed how much we want the SCA to continue providing such great outreach and services to the community, so our desire is to Save our Strand. But that’s where YOU come in. We need the public’s support now, more than ever.

We appreciate the outcry of the public and view this as our community expressing their desire to save the Strand Center for the Arts. Just as the SCA exists to serve the greater community – it will now take a community to come together to help move the organization forward. The SCA is a space designed to serve all of us; those who live, work and play in our region. We are asking you to help.

By John T. Ryan

Peru – If you enjoy honeycrisp apples this should be a joyful time of year. The honeycrisp harvest has begun. Seth Forrence of Forrence Orchards said, “We began picking yesterday and we should be harvesting for the next eight weeks.” The 2019 harvest is beginning about two weeks later than usual. Forrence said this year’s late spring was responsible.

(L-R) St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Keith Kemp and JCEO Peru Community Outreach Worker Samantha Barton

Peru – During Lent St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 asked St. Augustine’s parishioners to contribute food each week to assist the Peru JCEO Food Shelf. Parishioners generously responded by donating 1,104 pounds of nutritious food. The Peru Council also made a $500 donation to the Food Shelf. The combined donations of food and money earned a $200 award from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council which Grand Knight Kemp recently presented to Samantha Barton.

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From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) have introduced the BOUND (Border Officer Utilization for National Defense) Act, requiring minimum staffing levels for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at ports of entry along the northern border.

“Travel and trade between Canada and the North Country is a critical source of revenue that directly impacts our local economy, as well as the national economy,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Maintaining strong staffing levels at the Northern Border will ensure our tourism industry and economy are not stifled and that CPB officers are able to effectively carry out their duties. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to support our Northern Border personnel and keep our economy strong.”

“The northern border has unique needs related to security, trade and travel,” said Congressman Higgins. “Shortfalls in staffing make it more difficult for CBP officers to do their jobs, impacting both the national and local economies that rely on the efficient flow of goods and people, and placing additional, unnecessary stress on national security operations between the two nations.”

CBP officers were recently pulled from the northern border and temporarily reassigned to the southern border during the busiest season for border crossings between the U.S. and Canada.  Crossings along the entire Northern Border jump from around 6 million in January and February to close to 11 million in July and August. Higgins and Stefanick have repeatedly objected to the diversion of Northern Border CBP officers, leading a bipartisan letter sent to the Homeland Security Secretary in May signed by several Members who represent the northern border communities.

 

Currently 162 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are continuing to assist Border Patrol along the southern border.  It is anticipated that 105 CBP officers will return to their home stations by September 15, 2019 and the remaining 57 will return by September 22, 2019.

The decision to deploy northern border CBP officers to the southern border impacts morale and adds further stress to the job of safeguarding and streamlining lawful trade and travel. Furthermore, travelers experienced significant delays crossing the border as a result of the lean staffing, caused by recent temporary transfers to the southern border, at these land ports of entry.

Joining Congressmembers Higgins and Stefanik as original cosponsors of the bill are Reps. Collin Peterson (D-MN-7), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5), Peter Welch (D-VT-At-large) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-8).

The Emergency Border Supplemental bill approved by Congress and signed by the President on July 1 required reporting on Northern Border CBP transfers:

Sec. 304. No later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide a report on the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers assigned to northern border land ports of entry and temporarily assigned to the ongoing humanitarian crisis: Provided, That the report shall outline what resources and conditions would allow a return to northern border staffing levels that are no less than the number committed in the June 12, 2018 Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Strategy: Provided further, That the report shall include the number of officers temporarily assigned to the southwest border in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis, the number of days the officers will be away from their northern border assignment, the northern border ports from which officers are being assigned to the southwest border, and efforts being made to limit the impact on operations at each northern border land port of entry where officers have been temporarily assigned to the southwest.

The report, due on August 1^st, was submitted by the Department of Homeland Security on September 6, 2019 and made available to Members this week.  The document is designated “For Official Use Only” and has not been released publicly.

The Northern Border constitutes the longest land boundary between two countries in the world.  At 5,525 miles, approximately 400,000 people and over $1.6 billion in goods cross the border daily through more than 120 ports of entry.

Stefanik and Higgins serve as co-chairs of the Northern Border Caucus, Congress’s oldest and largest Congressional Member organization dealing with the U.S.- Canada relationship.  Founded in 1994, this bipartisan group of Members has acted to highlight policy concerns and issues affecting the economic, cultural, and political partnership between the United States and Canada.

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By John T. Ryan

Peru – Dr. Colleen Lacombe-Senecal grew up in Peru. Dr. Chris Goodell grew up in Plattsburgh. They both left the area for college, dental school and post graduate study. Now they’ve returned as board certified pediatric dentists and have established Lakeshore Pediatric Dentistry at 2993 Main St., Suite #2 in Peru.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced Clarkson University has received a $288,441 National Science Foundation grant, which will go into effect next week, September 15. The project is titled “MRI: Acquisition of a Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry System.”

“I’m thrilled to announce nearly $300,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation for Clarkson University,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “As a member of the House Education and Labor Committee in Congress, I work each day to advocate for advanced research and innovation in our North Country schools and universities. This funding will enable students at Clarkson University to expand on their work to advance the frontiers of science and discovery to further economic growth. Dedicating resources to educate our students is critical for the future of our country, and I’m proud to promote this cause in Congress.”

The National Science Foundation focuses on research and innovation in technology and engineering for economic growth in the United States.

The Peru School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 10^th in the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.

Anticipated Topics Include:

• Pre-K Program Data
• Appointment of Personnel
• Construction Update
• Interagency Agreements

The agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org).

All are welcome.

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Saturday September 28, 2019

The Peru Community Church announces their Fall Granny’s Attic & Garage Sale from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 28 at the church’s Fellowship Center at 13 Elm Street, corner of Pleasant, and Main Streets in Peru.    Parking is available on-street and adjacent to the Fellowship Center (our large white building).

Knick-knacks, dishes, glassware, paintings and frames, children’s items and toys, holiday décor, jewelry, books/CDs/DVDs, small furniture, sports equipment, tools and more as donated by members and friends of the church.    The sale benefits the ministries of the Peru Community Church.   Plus, yummy baked goods will be offered for purchase.

This sale is only Saturday, starting promptly at 9 am.  Please, no priors or early birds.

Special this Fall – we will stay open extra hours – items will be half-price between 4 and 6pm Saturday, and on Sunday after worship services starting at noon, all offers will be considered for the remaining items.

Note – Donations gratefully accepted only during the week prior to the sale, and at specific times.  Good quality items in working condition.  No clothes, no TV’s, no computers.    For more information or if questions – Contact sale coordinator Barb Benkwitt at 518-565-6263 (call or text), leave a message at 518-643-2176 , or email barbbenkwitt@charter.net

 

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The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused; 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 Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Ms. Pamela Barber, Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control Officer.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Mr. Douglass, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2019 meeting.  

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

None

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.26-1 

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

MOTION BY:  Mr. Langley                                      SECOND BY: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Peru is considering an action by the Town of Peru Planning Board, to amend the Zoning map dated 12/23/13 for four (4) parcels zoned as “COMMERCIAL” to become “RESIDENTIAL”, (The “Proposed Action”);

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

WHEREAS, the Proposed Action is an unlisted action within the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act;

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

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru agrees to assume Lead Agency Status on August 26, 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 Clinton County Planning Board made a decision in compliance of the NYS General Municipal Law, Article 12B, Section 239M zoning referral, that the proposed action was approved on 8/7/19, and

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and on August 26, 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.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	Richard Barber, Jr.	x
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley Jr.	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                  Motion Carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.26-2

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE TOWN OF PERU, PURSUANT TO SECTION 801 OF THE TOWN’S ZONING ORDINANCE, NEW YORK MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW SECTION 10 AND NEW YORK TOWN LAW SECTION 261

Motion By: Mr. Langley                                     Seconded By: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8, Section 801, Number 4 of the Zoning Law Town of Peru, the Zoning Map may be amended, supplemented, or repealed, from time to time, by the Town Board of the Town of Peru on its own motion; and

WHEREAS on August 26, 2019, the Town Board adopted resolution Number 19.08.26-1__ proposing to amend the zoning map as recommended, more specifically amending four (4) parcels from “commercial” to “residential,” by the Town of Peru Board; and

WHEREAS the Town Board of Peru wishes to take further action pursuant to Article 8, Section 801, Number 4 of the Code of the Town of Peru to amend the zoning map; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board held a duly noticed public hearing on the application in _Town of Peru, pursuant to resolution #19.07.22-2, to consider the proposed amendment to the Zoning Map affecting the subject properties and providing all persons attending the meeting an opportunity to he heard; and

WHEREAS, on August 26, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Peru, as Lead Agency, having conducted a coordinated SEQR review of the proposed action, and, as Lead Agency, considered the whole action, and found the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and issued a Negative Declaration for the project, pursuant to Resolution 19.08.26-1.

WHEREAS, the matter was referred to the Clinton County Planning Board who determined the matter to be a local issue by decision dated August 7, 2109; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of PERU, in regular session convened as follows:

Section 1: The Zoning Map dated December 23, 2013, adopted pursuant to resolution 19.08.26-2, more fully described and shown in Appendix A, is hereby amended to change Four (4)  parcels from “commercial” to “residential” as shown on the map depicted in Appendix B.

Section 2: The Zoning Map dated June 11, 2019, attached hereto as Appendix C is hereby adopted as the official “Zoning Map” of the Town of Peru, declared to the a part of the Zoning Ordinance and hereafter referred to as the Zoning Map, and when signed and sealed as described in Section 4 below, shall be the final authority as to the current zoning classification of any land within the Town of Peru, unless subsequently amended by resolution or local law.

Section 3: Appendices A, B and Care attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 4. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to permanently preserve a copy of the Zoning Map existing before the adoption of this resolution and to permanently preserve in the Town Clerk’s Office the official Zoning Map created pursuant to this resolution after it has been hand-signed and dated by the Town Supervisor of the Town of Peru.

Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately and shall be dated August 26, 2019.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	Richard Barber, Jr.	x
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                     Motion Carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.26-3

A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE VPC EQUIPMENT FROM CORROSION PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT FOR THE WASTEWATER PLANT CLARIFIER SYSTEM BY THE TOWN OF PERU SEWER DEPARTMENT.

Motion: Mr. Barber Second: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, The Town of Peru Town Board has found a need for new VPC equipment for the Wastewater Plant Clarifier System for the Town Sewer Department at a price of $12,455 (Twelve thousand four hundred fifty five dollars) including shipping, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Sewer Department Superintendent have determined that the new fiberglass troughs, custom brackets, neoprene gaskets and stainless steel hardware of the VPC equipment offered by Corrosion Products & Equipment would enable the Town to provide a continued level of quality service to the Town’s residents at a reasonable price, Now it is,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign all paperwork to execute this purchase as soon as possible.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	Richard Barber, Jr.	x
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

 Ayes 4   Nays 0                                                             Motion Carried

Anti-Discrimination/Harassment Training for Volunteers

Mr. Favro stated all volunteers are required to obtain training. Individuals who decline in writing could possibly cause an unnecessary liability for the Town. 

Planning and Zoning Board Volunteers

Mr. Guynup stated a need for members and alternates on both boards.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.26-4

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S MEDIAN WORK, MILLING AND PAVING QUOTE WITH LUCK  BROS., INC. FOR THE WORK ON SCHOOL STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.

Motion: Mr. Irwin Second: Mr. Barber

WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Town median work, milling and paving quote between the Town of Peru and Luck Bros., Inc. before it, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, said proposed quote is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said quote and authorize payment of the same; AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	Richard Barber	x
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                              Motion Carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.26-5 

A RESOLUTION FOR THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A THREE-SIDED RIGID FRAME,  OPEN-BOTTOM CULVERT WITH PRECAST HEADWALLS, FOOTINGS AND WINGWALLS FROM CAMP PRECAST INC. FOR THE PATENT ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT BY THE TOWN OF PERU HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

Motion: Mr. Langley                       Second: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, The Town of Peru Town Board has found a need for a new three-sided rigid frame, precast headwalls, footings and wingwalls open-bottom culvert for the Patent Road culvert replacement project for the Town Highway Department at a price of $143,500 (One hundred forty three thousand five hundred dollars) including shipping to jobsite, and

WHEREAS, the Town engineering firm of Engineering Ventures and the Highway Department Superintendent have determined that emergency purchase need is due to the extended lead time for the engineering and production time offered by CAMP Precast, Inc. that would enable the Town to provide a component of the project before the asphalt plant closures in early fall for the timely completion of the project, Now it is,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to sign all paperwork to execute this purchase as soon as possible.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	Richard Barber, Jr.	x
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

Ayes 4  Nays  0                                                                           Motion Carried

Budget Meeting Schedule Dates

September 18, 2019    6:00 PM Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget

                                                                         Water/Sewer/Valcour

September 25, 2019    6:00 PM Highway 

October 9, 2019 6:00 PM General

October 16, 20196:00 PM Salaries

October 23, 2019 6:00 PM  Budget Review

Maiden Lane Pump Station Issue

The homeowner on Maiden Lane, whose house is on the market where the current pump station is located, has requested a letter from the Town Board stating that the pump station is being demolished and reconstructed across the road.  Town Attorney has spoken to the owner and has reached a compromise to forward a construction plan of the future change.  

Sewer Collection Project Update

Mr. Tetrault stated he will be meeting with AES August 28, 2019 at 11:30 AM to discuss an easement from Peru Community Church for the project.

Change of December 23^rd Regular Town Board Meeting to December 19

More discussion needed.

Other Business

Mr. Tetrault stated hydrants will be flushed September 3 thru September 6 2019.

Chris Malin has passed his 2A wastewater license. The water department now has 2 licensed Operators.

Ms. Barber stated concerts are done for the summer and went very well. Budget time has started.

The Town has been notified by the Board of Elections of an increase of approximately  $10,000.00 for the chargebacks of local elections.

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

NONE

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 19.08.26-6 

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

MOTION: Mr. Langley        SECOND: Mr. Barber

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; #201901052   through and including #201901127

Abstract dated 8/26/2019

For the dollar amount totaling: $337,652.79; of that, $13,066.50 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $324,586.29 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.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	Richard Barber, Jr.	x
	James Douglass	x
	Mel Irwin	x
	James Langley	x
	Brandy McDonald	Excused

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                       Motion Carried

 

Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Langley to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:50 PM.  

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

_________________________Supervisor  _________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman _________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman

A Public Hearing of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor-Excused, Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. James Langley, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer.

The Purpose of the Public Hearing is to amend four parcels from “commercial” to “residential” on the Zoning Map.

The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:40 PM by Mr. Douglass, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr.Langley, seconded by Mr. Irwin to open the Public Hearing on the Zoning Map Update.

 Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

 

Community Input and Questions

Ruth Evans and Ron Quattrocci asked for clarification on the change.

Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Barber to close the Public Hearing at 6:51 PM, on the Zoning Map Update.

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:52 PM.  Ayes 4 Nays 0               Motion Carried

_________________________Supervisor  ________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman ________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman ________________________Town Clerk

By John T. Ryan

Sept. 9 Peru – The Peru Planning Board approved Stewart’s site plan on August 28, 2019. Within a few hours construction of Stewart’s Shops new 3,634 sq. ft. store was underway. This morning Fuller Construction was pumping concrete for the foundation while Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup observed. Guynup said, “Stewart’s said the new building will be finished in 8 weeks. They plan on opening Wednesday, November 6th.” The adjacent existing store will be demolished after the new shop opens.

 Click here to review Stewart’s Drawings