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AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, May 9, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL of April 11, 2018 minutes.
5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
6. APPLICATIONS:

1. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2018-007 Winfried & Stefanie Holderied

2-Lot Minor Subdivision 

#280.1-5-4.1

Peru, NY 12972

2.  Merge with SEQR: P-2018-008 Winfried & Stefanie Holderied

Merge 

280.1-5-4.1 to 280.1-5-6

Peru, NY 12972

3.  Site Plan Review: P-2018-009 Shawn Garrow

Site Plan Review- Sign

3999 Rt. 9

Peru, NY 12972

4. Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2018-010 Lisa & Scott Sartwell

Site Plan Review – Home Based Business for a Hair Salon

74 Felton Rd.

Peru, NY 12972

The North Country Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is the largest business-to-business event in northern New York! Registration has begun. Sponsored by Twinstate Technologies, Sun Community News & Printing, Local 22 & Local 44, ETS, Agency Insurance, & Community Bank, the Expo offers an easy way to connect with the business community of the North Country.

An 8’X10’ booth is $450 for Chamber members and $550 for not-yet-members. Discounts for multiple booths are available. Registration information can be found at www.northcountrychamber.com.

Business Expo will be held on June 7^th at the SUNY Field House. This event is a chance to showcase your products and services. More than 150 businesses will be on display. Exhibitors also have the opportunity to participate in the Exclusive Networking and Leads Session from 10 – Noon.

Doors open to the public from Noon-4:30.  Show off a new product, educate attendees about your services, and build relationships with current and potential customers.  Free coffee will be available throughout the day courtesy of La Quinta Inns & Suites ..

Assistance is available to those who need advice on how to maximize their success at the Expo. Call the Chamber at 563-1000 for more info.

Businesses of every type and size will be at the Expo. Reserve your booth today by visiting www.northcountrychamber.com or calling the Chamber at 518-563-1000.

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Mike Kirk and longtime vounteer Dan Rock getting the job done

Mike Kirk looked like he knew what he as doing

Day of Caring volunteer Corinne Pulsifer

By John T. Ryan

The Babbie Rural and Farming Museum was springing to life this morning as Day of Caring volunteers worked with longtime volunteers to prepare for the museum’s May 9th opening. Georgia Pacific employees Mike Kirk and Corrinne Pulsifer have participated in the Day of Caring for several years.

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. teams up with Project H.E.L.P. at SUNY Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau for the Annual Day of Caring. Each year, this volunteer-driven event brings together local businesses, organizations, clubs and individuals to help regional nonprofit human service agencies and nonprofit attractions accomplish a variety of projects.

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Peru Central School District’s Board of Education will have a brief special meeting on Thursday, April 26th at 7:20 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room.

Thursday’s brief special meeting will focus mainly on consideration of the BOCES administrative budget for the 2018‐2019 school year and consideration of candidates running for seats on this region’s BOCES.

The full agenda is available on the District’s website.

All are welcome.

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APRIL 23, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

1. Call Meeting To Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the April 9, 2018 Regular Board Meeting.

5. Community Input

6. DISCUSSION:  PCSD Supt. Dr. Thomas Palmer regarding Capital Project and Operating Budget

7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Resolution to Declare Lead Agency and Approve SEQRA for Telegraph Rd. Culvert 2 Project

8. DISCUSSION:  Main St. Improvement Project Update.

9. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Sewer Collection Upgrade Services and Funding with AES.

10. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.

11. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

12. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approve/Pay Bills.

13. DISCUSSION:  Adjourn to Executive Session

14. DISCUSSION:  Return from Executive Session

MOTION:     Adjourn

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Lise de la Salle will perform a solo recital at the Saranac Methodist Church on Route 3 in Saranac on Sunday, May 6 at 3:00 pm.  Her program “BACH UNLIMITED” has been conceived as a profound and shining tribute to the timeless genius of J.S. Bach.  Beginning with Bach’s Italian Concerto, the program features works from three centuries of great composers who were deeply inspired by Bach, including the Liszt Fantasy & Fugue on the Theme B.A.C.H. and the Bach/Busoni Chaconne, as well as shorter works by Roussel, Poulenc, and Thomas Enhco.

In just a few years, through her international concert appearances and award-winning recordings, 29 year- old Lise de la Salle has established a reputation as one of the most exciting young artists performing today and as a musician of uncommon sensibility and maturity.  Her playing inspired a Washington Post critic to write, “For much of the concert the audience had to remember to breathe… the exhilaration didn’t let up for a second until her hands came off the keyboard.” 

A native of France, Lise de la Salle first came to international attention in 2005, at the age of 16, with her Bach/Liszt recording that Gramophone Magazine selected as “Recording of the Month.”  She has since released eight critically acclaimed recordings on the Naïve label, featuring works of Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich.  Ms. de la Salle has performed as concerto soloist with many of the world’s leading orchestras, including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Munich, Vienna, and Tokyo.  A sought-after recitalist, she has captivated enthusiastic audiences and critics in major series in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Montreal, and Toronto, and at such exalted venues as the Philharmonie in Berlin, Wigmore Hall in London, and the Louvre in Paris. Read more »

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 4 – 5pm @ Lake Forest Senior Living Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12903

Admission is Free

In 1975 John McKenna, a local architect, took a series of photographs and slides of various commercial enterprises throughout streets in the City of Plattsburgh.  It is not known exactly why Mr. McKenna decided to take the pictures that have become a part of the County Historical Association’s collection.  His efforts provide an opportunity for us to peer into this period of time in the City.

Participants in the Lake Forest presentation are invited to join in the walk down memory lane and revisit 1970’s Plattsburgh with a unique tour from the Spinning Wheel to the Chez!  The presentation will share many of his pictures of storefronts with slides of various architectural details.

Bill Laundry has prepared the presentation of Mr. McKenna’s photographs and slides.  He is a member of the Clinton County Historical Association Board of Directors and currently serves as its Treasurer. Mr. Laundry is a native of Clinton County and a life long student of history. He has resided in Plattsburgh since 1969, the year he began his career at SUNY Plattsburgh where he served in the college administration. He retired from that position in 2012 and now dedicates himself to various philanthropic activities.  He has recently been recognized as an outstanding community volunteer and will be traveling to Albany to receive an award for his community service. 

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The CCHA Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  For more information, visit www.clintoncountyhistorical.org or call 518-561-0340. Museum admission is free and donations are accepted.

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By John T. Ryan

Peru –  On January 2, 2018, Dr. Thomas Palmer became the Peru Central School District’s new superintendent.  His first 90 days have been devoted to observing, listening and striving to understand Peru’s educational culture.  He also purchased a home in the Peru School District. At the end of the school year his wife Laura and the couple’s four children ages 14, 12 and twins age 10 will be moving to the north country. 

Dr. Palmer is a native of Schaghticoke, NY, a small town a few miles north of Troy.  After graduating from Hoosic Valley High School he hoped to become a professional baseball player, but an ankle injury ended that dream. Service in the U.S. Navy was next followed by working construction and attending community college. Eventually he earned a B.A. Degree with a physical education major at SUNY Cortland, a Masters in Education at SUNY Brockport, a Masters Degree in Administration at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina and a Doctorate of Education at Sage Graduate School in Albany. Prior to accepting the Peru position, he served as the superintendent of schools for 9 1/2 years at Tri-Valley Central School District in Grahamsville, NY near Poughkeepsie.

Dr. Palmer describes his management style as hands-on. He explained, “I’ll give you one example. We’ve made some changes in the parent student drop-off in the morning. I was outside the first two weeks monitoring traffic flow. The other day I handed out surveys and asked for student feedback on the drop-off changes. I want their input.” 

Along with groups of teachers, staff and union leaders he has also made an effort to meet with graduating seniors. He explained, “It was voluntary. They’re our product. I’ve met with about 85 of the 140 seniors. We had a good conversation. They thought we have a very nurturing staff. They feel the staff is very caring and go above and beyond to assist. They felt the guidance department guided them and gave them the opportunities to explore the next phase of their life. They made me feel very good that every rock was being turned over to give them opportunities.”  

Peru’s sports history fits into Dr. Palmer’s vision of a complete education. He stated, “Sports melds with academics. It provides opportunities. We offer the kids academics, the AP and college level courses. I think sports brings in time management that blends with academics. Success comes with dedication and hard work.  You work as a team for common goals. Sports teaches self-discipline and balancing emotions. What can you do differently to make yourself a better person? These are the same things that go into preparing for a job.”

One of Dr. Palmer’s immediate goals is to tighten up on school safety. He commented, “We’re going to do a big safety drill. It’s something I’ve seen elsewhere.”  The budget that will be voted on in May includes a school resource officer position. He explained, “That person can be a resource for kids to go to. If there is an incident they are armed, but a resource officer’s primary role is much greater than being armed. It’s building a relationship with the school community. They’re involved with the kids on a daily basis. They have lunch with kids. They get involved with the culture and they’re available as a resource.” 

Required testing is a fact of life in New York’s schools. Dr. Palmer commented, “I believe in data driven instruction, but you have to remember the exams were inconsistent and error prone at first and some children are opting out of exams so we’re not getting a true picture. Thirty-one percent of our 7th graders and fifty-four percent of our 8th graders opted out of the English Language Arts (ELA) this year. State tests are a tool to assess how your school is doing, but they’re not the be all, end all.”

Palmer stated his goal for Peru students very succinctly, “Can they read? Can they write? Can they think critically?” He believes technology must be continuously integrated into the learning experience, but it must also be monitored and evaluated. His ultimate goal is to ensure that Peru students graduate with a resume to compete successfully regionally, nationally and internationally.

He summarized his findings over the course of his first 90 days in Peru saying, “ I think Peru is a really solid school district. There are always things you can add to. I come with a different experience. I just hope to add to the good things that are already happening.”