The Peru Gazette

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Peru Home Destroyed

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JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT PERU’S LITTLE AUSABLE PARK GAZEBO EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM

JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 26

JULY 1

BEARTRACKS – BLUEGRASS & OLD COUNTRY

     JULY 8

TAYLOR AND THE INTANGIBLES – CLASSIC & CONTEMPORARY ROCK

JULY 15

TIMELESS – COUNTRY, CLASSIC ROCK, FOLK, 50’S TO PRESENT

JULY 22

INCAHOOTS – ROCK, SOUTHERN ROCK, NEW COUNTRY

JULY 29

BOOTLEG BAND – COUNTRY, TOP 40 VARIETY, 60’S ROCK TO TODAY

AUGUST 5

JUST US – CLASSIC ROCK, COUNTRY, COUNTRY ROCK, 50’S, BLUES

AUGUST 12

THE DUO PLUS ONE – ROCK, COUNTRY & A LITTLE BIT OF JAZZ

AUGUST 19

NIGHT HAWK – ROCK AND POP, 70’S TO TODAY

AUGUST 26

ON 3 BAND – MUSIC FROM THEN TO NOW

IN CASE OF RAIN, CONCERT WILL BE HELD

 @ THE PERU COMMUNITY CHURCH FELLOWSHIP CENTER

** BRING CHAIRS & BLANKETS, NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED **

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TOWN OF PERU   643-2745 x 7

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The Peru School Board of Education will hold its reorganizational and regular monthly meetings on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 6:45 PM in the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.

Anticipated Topics Include:

• Approval of BOCES/CVES Services
• Appointment of Personnel
• Code of Conduct
• Board Meeting Dates
• Mileage Rate
• Substitute Rates
• Reserve Plan
• Meal Policy
• Contract Award

Both Board agendas are available on the District’s website.

All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, July 18, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of April 18, 2018 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATION:

1. 1. 1. 1. Area Variance: Z-2018-034 Dale McKee

Area Variance – Relief of Side Setback of 25 feet. Seeking a Variance of 10 feet on a side setback (south side)

6 Jane Ln.

Peru, NY 12972

6. 0. 0. 2. Area Variance: Z-2018-035 Leeward Lamoy

Area Variance – Flag and Key-Hole Lot

561 Fuller Rd.

Peru, NY 12972

7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT

Important analysis of the importance of dairy faming in Clinton County and New York State.  NYS is BIG!!!!!!

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The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday June 11, 2018 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. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk.  Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board; Mr. James Kirby, Town Justice  and Mr. Dave Drollette, Dog Control officer. 

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Mr. McDonald, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve the minutes from the May 29, 2018 meeting.   Ayes 4   Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr.Langley seconded by Mr. Douglass 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 4   Nays 0              Motion Carried

Community Input and Questions

None

Reporting of Zoning Violations Procedure

Mr. Guynup stated for residents to use the Zoning/Planning website to report a zoning violation. 

Review and Acceptance of Main St. Project Bids

The one bid received was more than budgeted. 

Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Irwin to reject bid.

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                            Motion Carried

Sewer Upgrade RD Funding- Archeological Study Cost

Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Douglas to accept  and approve.

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                            Motion Carried

Acceptance of AES Term Agreement

Motion by Mr. McDonald seconded by Mr.Douglas to table after discussion and question by

Mr. Langley whether the agreement was a continuation from the year before.

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                            Motion Carried

North Bend Property

A 40 yard dumpster has been retained at no charge from Casella. A motion by Mr. Irwin seconded by Mr. Langley for Mr. Favro to coordinate clean up detail and hold harmless agreement between Mr. Clemons and Town employees.

RESOLUTION NUMBER:18.06.11-1

TO PURCHASE A 2012 BOX VAN FROM MIDSTATE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY BY THE TOWN OF PERU HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE THE AGING 1971 CHEVROLET BOX VAN CURRENTLY BEING USED.

Motion: Mr. Langley Second: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, The Town of Peru Town Board has found a need for a new or used 2012 box truck for the Town Highway Department to replace the aging existing 1971 Chevrolet Box Van, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Highway Superintendent have determined that the used 2012 box truck offered by the Midstate Industrial Supply would enable the Town to provide a continued level of quality service to the Town’s residents at a reasonable price,  Now it is,

RESOLVED, that the Town of Peru agrees to purchase a 2012 Box Truck Van at a cost not to exceed $8,500 with funds from the Highway Parts Account. The Town also authorizes the sale of the current 1971 Chevrolet box van with the proceeds of that sale being applied to the repayment of the parts line, AND

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

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                              Motion Carried

Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials

RS 2417-A

 RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.06.11-2

NYSLRS Standard Workday Reporting

Motion: Mr. Langley                Second: Mr. Douglas

Resolution can be located on website and or Town Hall

Ayes 4 Nays 0                                                                                            Motion Carried

Other Business

Ms. Barber confirmed the Summer Concert Series . Concerts will be held each Sunday-July 1thru August 26 from 6-8 PM.

Mr. Douglas performed an audit with Mrs. Miller Town Clerk/Tax Collector. His remarks were all financial records were accurate and correct

Mr. Tetrault  is continuing to research the options for shelter at the dog park. A canopy as suggested is a liability to the  town.

Mr. Farrell was appointed to the state executive committee for highway superintendents for the 2019 year.

Mr. Farrell was also able to acquire 2000 yards sand at no charge 

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

Mr. Kirby asked  if asbestos was an issue at the North Bend Street . The town is only cleaning the rubbish on the outside .

Motion by Mr. Langley seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:48 PM.

  Ayes 4   Nays 0 Motion Carried

_________________________Supervisor  _________________________Councilman

_________________________Councilman _________________________Councilman

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), Co-Chair of the Congressional STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Caucus, announced the 2018 NY-21 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all K-12 students in New York’s 21st Congressional District.

“In my visits with STEAM programs across our district, I’ve witnessed first-hand the incredible creativity of the North Country’s talented young app designers,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The Congressional App Challenge is a unique opportunity for students to showcase their expertise through next-generation mediums. The winner of this competition will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year where it will be seen by visitors and dignitaries from around the world. I look forward to seeing what our gifted students can create!”

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all students regardless of coding experience and provides an opportunity for young people interested in computer science to design, create, and showcase an original app while giving them the chance to learn valuable technical skills. Students can participate as individuals or as teams of up to four.

Entries are being accepted now through November 15th, 2018. Submissions will be judged on the following criteria: quality of the idea, including creativity and originality; implementation of the idea, including user experience and design; and demonstrated excellence of coding and programming skills.

For more rules and information visit www.CongressionalAppChallenge.us.

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AGENDA

Planning Board

WEDNESDAY, July 11, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of June 13, 2018 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:

1. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2018-017 Nicholas Lucia

Site Plan Review – Towing and Recovery Business 

735 Rt. 22B

Peru, NY 12972

2.  Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2018-019 Elaine Duprey

Site Plan Review – Home Based Business

707 Telegraph Rd.

Peru, NY 12972

7.  ANY FURTHER BUSINESS: P-2018-018   N. Wilson Holdings LLC – Major Preliminary Plan for 3-Lot Subdivision 

8. CEO REPORT:

9. ADJOURNMENT

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Here are the June 26, 2018 Democratic Party Primary Election results in the Town of Peru.

Tedra Cobb – 76
Patrick Nelson – 32
Dylan Ratigan – 33
Katie Wilson – 33
Emily Martz – 22
Don Boyajian – 1
1 ballot was cast by affidavit.

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As of 3:45PM only 86 of Peru’s 1232 registered Democrats had voted. Lets make these poll workers earn their pay. Get out and vote! It’s your duty. Voting is being conducted in the far classroom on the left at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. The bingo crowd starts arrving at 6PM, so vote early. Polls close at 9PM.

• Town Excavator Rollover 
• Main Street Project on Indefinite Hold 
• Judge Kirby Taking on New Duties 
• Jenkins Street Flooding Issues Continue 
• NYSEG Schedules Information Meeting on Natural Gas Expansion 
• And More

By John T. Ryan

A visibly shaken and very grateful Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported that the Highway Department excavator was involved in a serious accident on Thursday, June 21, 2018. The excavator tipped off a low-bed trailer onto its side with the operator Lloyd Provost inside the cab. Provost was lifting a heavy bucket from a town truck on the Patent Road when the accident occurred. Fortunately, Provost was able to escape from the cab without injury. The excavator was slightly damaged, but it is still operable. Highway personnel were able to make minor repairs with little damage still visible. The trailer was damaged beyond repair. It will be cut up for sale as scrap metal. Farrell said the initial report he received indicated that the operator was trapped inside the excavator. 

The Main Street Project is on an indefinite hold. Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell told the Board that he and Water/Sewer/Parks Superintendent Courtney Tetrault discussed the project. He said, “It’s too much for both crews day after day to do this project with everything else that’’s on on our plate. I thought it was one side of the road. It’s both sides of the road. It’s a lot of work.” Farrell suggested that the project be rebid in late fall when contractors are looking for work. Supervisor Brandy McDonald said he would confer with Grand Writer Adele Douglas on NYS grant options. NYS already granted the Town a one-year grant extension. McDonald stated that as of now the project has to be completed by late February of 2019. 

Town Justice James Kirby informed the Board he has been asked to be one three judges in Clinton County authorized to conduct youthful offender arraignments. In April 2017 the NYS Legislature passed the “Raise the Age” Law whereby beginning Oct. 1, 2018, offenders under 18 (next October including 18-year olds) charged with misdemeanor offenses must be dealt with in Family Court. Kirby would be working with the County Family Court judges. 

Judge Kirby said some of the arraignments would be conducted during nighttime hours; therefore, he may have to ask for additional hours for the Court’s part-time clerk. Kirby did not know if the Town would receive reimbursement for this service.  When asked by the Peru Gazette if his taking the position was mandatory or voluntary, Kirby responded, “We don’t have to, but when the state asks you something through the OCA (Office of Court Administration) you usually do it.” 

Mike Farrell reported that measures taken to alleviate high water flows behind Jenkins Street homes moved the problem down the block. The Peru School District took measures to improve the operation of its water retention basin; however, Farrell believes the basin is too small to accommodate the immense water flows from the school’s vast parking lots. Jenkins Street flooding took place during the May storm. Farrell said he will be dumping shock rock behind Marion Peter’s home. If that doesn’t work an engineer may have to be hired to come up with a solution. 

NYSEG will conduct a natural gas public information meeting on July 12, 2018 from 3PM to 7PM at the Peru Town Hall. Anyone with questions about NYSEG’s expansion plans or anyone who would like gas coverage extended to a nearby street/road should be able to get information at this meeting.  

Courtney Tetrault asked the Board to consider expending $35,000 to conduct a hydrologic study to determine the feasibility of drilling a well to supplement the Town’s outdoor reservoir. During periods of heavy rain or when algae forms during extremely hot weather the reservoir’s water requires additional treatment and more filter backwashing. Tetrault is concerned about meeting both current and future water demands. He believes a well would help alleviate the problem.  Tetrault said he has funding in his department’s budget. The matter will be on the Board’s July 9th agenda. 

Town Board members thanked Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell, Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup and everyone connected with the cleanup of the 39 North Bend Street property. Mike Farrell said he regretted not being able to also demolish the dilapidated house. 

AES Engineering was awarded a $16,461.50 contract to conduct required archaeological studies for the planned sewer system upgrade. 

A two-signature requirement for all checks issued by the Town Clerk was enacted. A recent insurance company audit recommended the change.  Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass and Confidential Secretary Pam Barber will be authorized as check signers. 

Town Attorney Matt Favro recommended that the Town establish a committee to discuss zoning regulation of solar energy projects, especially large scale solar projects. Favro said the Town of Plattsburgh is in the process of implementing such regulations. 

Pam Barber told the Board the Summer Concert Series at the Little Ausable River Park Gazebo will begin on July 1. The concert schedule is posted on the Town website. 

New York State will be conducting training for town officials in Potsdam on October 9th. Peru Board members, Town Clerk Dianne Miller and other town personnel will be attending.