The Peru Gazette

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Peru – In action at its December 27, 2018 regular meeting the Peru Town Board authorized Supervisor Brandy McDonald to enter into a contract with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC). Peru was awarded a $30,000 NYSEFC grant to finance engineering design of upgrades at the Valcour sewer system. The grant award requires the Town to provide $6,000 in local funding or in-kind services.

A 2019 Ford Escape SUV will be arriving for the use of the Code Enforcement Officer in the next few days. It will replace a well-worn 2004 Jeep SUV with about 80,000 miles. The new Escape is being acquired Ford Motor Company’s leasing division through a lease-purchase agreement. The Town will pay $7878.19 annually for three years and purchase the vehicle for $1.00 at the conclusion of the three-year lease period. A $2,500 trade-in allowance was included in the payment calculation.

Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault reported that the water treatment plant, water tower and reservoir recently received an excellent inspection report from the Clinton County Health Department.

Tetrault also told the Board that the sewer system upgrade archeological study recommended that any new sewer lines be installed on the north side of North Bend Street so as to not disturb any unmarked graves.

The Sullivan Park ice rink is not open because of the recent mild weather and rain. The rink will be flooded as soon as weather permits.

The Town’s Vac truck which is used to pump out sewer lines and pump stations is still being repaired at a downstate dealership.

Security cameras have been installed at Laphams Mills Park.

A manhole cover was stolen behind the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. It will cost $300 to $400 to replace.

One of the solar signs installed along the Walking Trail by Peru science students is missing.

Code Enforcement Officer thanked Town Clerk Dianne Miller for the beautiful poinsettias adorning the Town Hall.

Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that snow plowing is going fairly well, especially with three new employees. He said frequent snowfalls have resulted in high overtime spending. He will be asking the Board for budget transfers at its December 31st. meeting. Farrell thanked the Board for its cooperation in formulating the 2019 budget.

Dog Control Officer Michael Drollette reported that 107 dogs were licensed this year and that he has taken 39 dogs into custody since January 1st. $2,150 was collected in redemption fees for the Town’s coffers.

Supervisor McDonald thanked employees for the great Christmas party turnout. He also thanked the Peru Fire Department for hosting an open house and traveling throughout the community with truck lights flashing. The Department’s dedication is amazing!

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Through Dec. 16, hunters reported taking approximately 14 percent more deer in the Northern Zone and 11 percent more deer in the Southern Zone, compared to the same period in 2017. Reports from the Southern Zone and Northern Zone are up more than 26 percent and 33 percent from 2016 numbers, respectively, indicating an increase in harvest over the past three hunting seasons.

A final tally of the seasons’ deer and bear harvests will be released early next year.

Through the final weekend of the Southern Zone late bow and muzzleloader season, hunters reported 94,515 deer in 2018, compared to 85,288 and 75,073 through the same period in 2017 and 2016, respectively. Similarly, in the Northern Zone, hunters have reported 14,458 deer in 2018, compared to 12,687 in 2017, and 10,894 in 2016.

Change in bear harvest varies by region this year. Hunters have reported taking 670 bears in the Southern Zone, compared to 884 at this point last year and 863 in 2016. In contrast, harvest reports increased in the Northern Zone, with 396 bears reported in 2018, compared to 302 bears at this point in 2017 and 464 bears in 2016.

Most of the state’s big game hunting seasons have ended. For hunters seeking additional deer harvest opportunities, the bowhunting season continues in Westchester County until December 31. Also, the special firearms season in Suffolk County runs January 6-31, 2019, and the Deer Management Focus Area in central Tompkins County runs January 12 to January 31, 2019.

Deer hunting indirectly contributes $1.5 billion to New York’s economy on an annual basis, according to a 2012 report by Southwick Associates prepared for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. In the 2016-17 license year, hunters spent $22 million on deer hunting licenses alone.

DEC reminds hunters to Take It · Tag It · Report It, as required by state law. DEC has made the process of harvest reporting substantially easier for hunters, providing phone, internet, and mobile app options. Harvest reports are critically important for accurate monitoring of deer harvests, and DEC encourages hunters to continue to contribute to the management process by complying with the reporting requirements.