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L-R Dawn Jakobetz, David Goodrich, Volunteer Pat Condon, Melissa Goodrich, Phyllis Clausen, Site Manager Geri Maliniak (seated), Rev. Alan Shnob.

By John T. Ryan

Peru – The friendly people who participate in the Clinton County Nutrition Program’s meals at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center are #37 in the Peru Gazette photo series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. This past Friday (Good Friday) Site Manager Geri Maliniak assisted by volunteer Pat Condon served delicious macaroni and cheese accompanied by a sauce, bread, beverage and a scrumptious peanut butter cookie. While the meal is prepared at the central kitchen in Plattsburgh, it tasted like home cooking at its best. About twelve local residents attended on Friday and seventeen more meals were being delivered to homebound seniors.  The welcome mat is always out to any senior who would like to attend.

Meals are served Monday through Friday at 11:45 AM. Monthly menus are published in the Senior Sentinel. The program is designed for seniors age 60 and above. A $3.00 donation is appropriate, though not required. Younger guests may attend but at a $8 rate. The laughter, fun and new friends are free of charge.

The menu for this week includes goulash with green beans; turkey patties with baked beans and a vegetable; tuna salad accompanied by a salad and lemon mousse; roast pork with gravy, mashed potatoes and apple crisp; and manicotti with fresh vegetables, bread and fresh fruit.

Call 518-420-4184 for information or to make a reservation.

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State Senator Betty Little said the new state budget includes numerous priorities important to upstate and the North Country region.

“First and foremost, I am both relieved and grateful that the new state budget does not change the current method of state payments to localities for taxes on state owned lands,” said Little.  “The executive budget had included a proposal to change the system from ad valorem to a payment in lieu of taxes, PILOTS.   Local governments, environmentalists and many others were unequivocal in their united and vocal opposition to this plan.  All were concerned that it would have overturned a more than century-old practice clearly defined in statute and would have unfairly cost local taxpayers.  Getting this out of the budget was a priority for me and I am very pleased we’ve gotten the result so many wanted.

“The new state budget also does not include increases in taxes or fees.  For taxpayers and small businesses, in particular, it is important the state holds the line on revenue raisers for affordability, the health of the economy and for job creation.

“The State Budget includes a large increase in school funding.  The increase in foundation aid over what was proposed in the executive budget will be especially helpful to our schools now in the process of formulating their own budget plans.

“The budget also provides increased funding for community colleges and other higher education programs.

“I am pleased there is funding for numerous health care initiatives, including $1 million for Lyme and Tick-borne disease given the increased rate of exposure we are seeing in the North Country and Adirondacks.”

Little said the budget funds numerous local initiatives she identified as priorities, including:

$250,000 for the Adirondack Lakes Survey Corporation;
$300,000 for the Visitor Interpretive Centers (VICs) at Paul Smiths College and SUNY ESF in Newcomb;
$600,000 for the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program;
$225,000 for the New York Maple Producers Association;
$700,000 for a Lake George Parks Commission capital project;
$500,000 for autism regional centers including SUNY Plattsburgh;
$50,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern New York;
$310,000 for Franklin County for Native American land claim property tax reimbursement;
$250,000 for North Elba costs associated with maintenance of ORDA facilities;
$200,000 for the Adirondack North Country Association for economic development;
$150,000 for the North American Center of Excellence for Transportation in Plattsburgh;
$400,000 for the North American Logger Training School at Paul Smith’s College;
$100,000 for the North Country Behavioral Network for suicide prevention programs;
$185,000 for Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer to Peer counseling in Warren and Washington counties.

“I want to thank all of the individuals and groups who traveled to Albany the past two months to advocate.  Their time and effort to make the case for what they wanted in the budget, or didn’t want, is something I greatly appreciate.”

Daniel E. Mac Entee, Director of Communications
Office of Senator Betty Little
310 Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12247
(p) 518.455.2811
(f) 518.426.6873

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Peru—St. Vincent’s Thrift Store, 3028 Main St., will be having its Annual Spring Sale of gently used clothing and footwear Thur., Apr. 12th, through Sat., Apr. 14th,  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thur. evening, Apr. 12th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A large bag of clothing and footwear will be $8.00.

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, March 12, 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 Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Mr. Bob Guynup, Zoning Officer:; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mr. James Kirby, Town Justice.

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

Motion by Mr. Langley, seconded by Mr. Douglass to approve the minutes from the February 26, 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
Clinton County Public Health Educator Ciara Nussbickel spoke about promoting Little
Ausable River Trail. Nature walks, instructional video on how to use the equipment along the trail and systems to track how many people are using the trail are being installed.

Beth Spaugh spoke about the use of fluttering /moving banners. Ms. Spaugh expressed the zoning law needs to updated

Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Douglass to accept Paul Sarbou resignation effective
March 18, 2018
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Irwin, seconded by Mr. McDonald to accept Robert Wright resignation effective
March 19, 2018.
Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion carried

Resolution for New Highway Hire Lloyd Provost

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.03.12-1:

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF LLOYD R. PROVOST AS A HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I.

MOTION By: Mr. Langley Second by: Mr. Douglass

WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed that a new permanent Motor Equipment Operator necessary for the effective operation of the Peru Town Highway Department following the recommendation of Town Highway Superintendent, Michael Farrell,

BE IT

RESOLVED, Lloyd R. Provost be hired as an a permanent MEO for the Town of Peru at a
Hourly pay rate of pay to be $18.25 which is a Step 4 due to previous experience, with a start date of March 19, 2018.

AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion carried

Resolution for Main Street Improvement Project

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.03.12-2:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAIN ST. AND HAMLET REVITALIZATION PROJECT TO PROCEED WITH THE NEXT PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION.

MOTION By: Mr. Langley Second By: Mr. Douglass

WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed to proceed with the first phase of the new Main St and Hamlet Revitalization Plan, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the project will be let out to bid by Place Alliance with the project completion expected to be in summer of 2018, AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion carried

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE TOWN AS LEAD AGENCY AND SEQRA NEGATIVE DELARATION

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.03.12-3:

MOTIONED BY: Mr. Douglass SECONDED BY: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Peru is considering an application by Michael Farrell, Superintendent of Highways, for the replacement of an existing 10′ diameter x 180′ long CMP culvert that is failing, with a new 18′ wide x 180′ long Pre-cast open bottom culvert system at the intersection of Telegraph Road and Sullivan Road (The “Proposed Action”);

WHEREAS, the applicant has requested the Town approval of this replacement project;

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 Act requires the Town to determine the Lead Agency status and the Lead Agency making a SEQRA determination;

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru agrees to assume Lead Agency Status on March 12, 2018;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the Code of the
Town of Peru, the Town Highway Department has prepared the Short Form Environmental Assessment Form, which is now on file with the Town Board and the Town’s SEQRA Officer; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru Board has reviewed the Proposed Action and on March 12, 2018, 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 SEQRA;

2. The Town of Peru, as Lead Agency, hereby determines that the unlisted action described in the attached SEQRA 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 4 Nays 0 Motion carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 18.03.12-4:

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PERU AND INDEPENDENT WIRELESS ONE LEASED REALTY CORP d/b/a/ “SPRINT” (“IWO”).

Motion: Mr. Langley Second: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, the Town Board has before it and the Town attorney has reviewed the Second Amendment Lease Agreement dated 11/8/15, between the Town of Peru and Independent Wireless One Realty Corp. d/b/a “Sprint” (“IWO”), LLC, providing Sprint space on the Town water tower for mounting additional equipment,

WHEREAS, Additional consideration for the modifications and other rights set forth in this Amendment, the monthly rent will be increased by $250.00 partial month to be prorated.

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, said agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement.

AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion carried

DISCUSSION: FEMA Winter Storm Stella

Ms. Barber reported a reimbursement of $ 29,167.26 from FEMA.
Ms. Barber commended FEMA for all their help with Winter Storm Stella paperwork.

Other Business
Mr. Guynup attended a training class in Lake Placid. Safeguard Properties are handling zombie properties. Mr. Guynup stated that he felt that it was a positive action. Mr. Langley asked about who received fees and fines.

Mr. Tetrault mentioned all the antennas for the Towns’ networking are installed. He also wanted to let all residents/business owners water meters will be read March 19 thru March 23
.
Mr. Farrells’annual lobby for paving money meeting in Albany March 7 was cancelled.
Mr. Farrell & Mr. McDonald stressed that unless their is 100% funding the Telegraph
Road culvert repair project it will not be done.

Mr. Kirby spoke about his continuing server issue. Mr. McDonald stated that he had been in contact with Mr. Garceau. Security concern was not an issue and only needed 15 minutes to complete the connection.

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
None

Motion by Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:43 PM. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Motion Carried

_________________________Supervisor _________________________Councilman

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