The Peru Gazette

7:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall

Call Meeting To Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of July 24, 2017

DISCUSSION/MOTION: Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports)

Community Input

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: AES letter of Authorization for Survey Work.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of Kara McBrayer’s Resignation Letter.

DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of Adele Douglas’ Resignation Letter.

DISCUSSION: Town IT Update.

DISCUSSION: Unexpended Bond Proceeds.

DISCUSSION: Shared Services Update.

Other Business.
Community Input on Agenda Items.

Motion to Adjourn.

Open Forums August 15th & 16th

Peru Central School District’s Board of Education will hold an Open Forum of Superintendent of School candidates on August 15th and 16th in the Jr/Sr High at approximately 7:00 PM on August 15th and 16th. The Open Forums will be preceded by Special Meeting Executive Sessions beginning at 5:05 p.m.

The Forums are open to all.

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Training in Safe Handling of Firearms and Hunting Required before Purchasing a Hunting License

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded all new hunters and trappers planning to go afield this season must first complete a mandatory hunter, bowhunter, or trapper education course before obtaining the appropriate sporting license or hunting privilege.

With state licenses now on sale, first-time hunters and trappers are encouraged to sign up for courses as they fill quickly. Each year, more than 45,000 New Yorkers take DEC’s hunter and trapper education courses.

“Hunting and trapping are proud traditions in New York State that continue to be safely enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors each year and hunting opportunities have never been better,” said Commissioner Seggos. “DEC’s Sportsman Education Program is effective in producing safe, ethical hunters, and we are grateful to the volunteer instructors that serve as the backbone to deliver our program. I encourage all prospective hunters to sign-up early for one of the hundreds of courses offered all across New York.”

DEC works closely with thousands of dedicated DEC-certified instructors statewide to provide these training courses free of charge. Courses are offered for Hunter Education, Bowhunter Education, Trapper Education, and Waterfowl Hunter Education. Read more »

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Peru Fire Chief Kevin O’Neil

Peru – If your child or anyone in your home is facing a medical emergency, you undoubtedly expect a rapid response from rescue personnel. Unfortunately, many Peru homeowners do not properly identify their homes, a failure that could result in loss of life. Peru’s fire and ambulance personnel have been delayed in arriving at several emergency situations.

Peru Fire Chief Kevin O’Neil explained, “The problem exists throughout the town. Sometimes when we respond to an emergency we drive by a home more than once. Then we have to find a place to turn around and that’s difficult for a large fire truck or an ambulance, especially at night.” O’Neil noted that some people assume that everyone knows where they live. He stated, “We have many new, young personnel. They don’t know where everyone lives. They rely on a structure being properly identified.”

According to Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup New York State fire codes require that the address identification be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. The identification characters should contrast with the background and shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetic letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall not be less than 4 inches high. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.

Peru firefighters have one answer to the premise identification problem. For only $15 they will prepare a two-sided, reflective sign for you. It’s two-sided because under the mutual aid system emergency personnel may arrive at your home from any given direction. To order a sign just contact any Peru firefighter or stop by the station on a Monday evening.

Renewable Energy System Will Heat Three State Agency Office Buildings in the North Country

Project Helps Meet Governor Cuomo’s Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 40 Percent by 2030

The New York Power Authority (NYPA), Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), New York State Police, and Adirondack Park Agency (APA) today announced the start of construction on a wood pellet biomass boiler heating loop at the Ray Brook State Office Complex in Essex County in the North Country. The $3 million renewable energy project will be undertaken by NYPA in partnership with DEC, State Police, and APA in support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s BuildSmart NY program, which calls for a 20 percent reduction in energy consumption by all state agencies by 2020.

Fueled by wood pellets, this high-efficiency, low-emission boiler systems will provide heat to DEC’s Region 5 headquarters, APA headquarters, and the New York State Police Troop B headquarters. Read more »

L-R Field Manager Richard Howard, Bakery Manager Riley Wilkins, Business Manager Shannon Rulfs, Office Manager Amanda Rulfs Whisher, Founder Bob Rulfs, Retail Manager Linda Hatch, Cashier Abbie Barber, Greenhouse/Produce Manager Jordan Bever

Peru – Rulfs Orchard is #11 in our Peru Gazette series featuring the people who make Peru a great place to live. Opened by Bob Rulfs in 1952, it has become has become a North Country landmark. The farm stand moved to its beautiful new building in September 2016.

Located at 531 Bear Swamp Road, Rulfs is open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. through Oct., then 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the winter months. Call 643-8636.

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Peru Central School Campus. Thanks to Vicki Defayette for posting the photos. I believe they were taken today. Love those drones!

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Peru Community Church and St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Invite children ages 3 years to 6th grade to:

Passport to Peru: Discovering God’s Good Gifts

The Board of Education also will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 6:30 PM at the school district’s Community Room, adjacent to the main entrance of Peru Jr/Sr High School.

It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:30 PM start.  The school board is slated to reconvene for public session business at approximately 7:00 PM.

Anticipated topics include:

• Tax Levy and Rates
• Surplus Item Sale
• Nutrition and Wellness Policy
• Appointment of Personnel

A detailed agenda can be found at https://www.perucsd.org

Peru Central School District’s Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 7^th at 4:15 PM in the District’s Community Room, located in the Jr/Sr High School at 17 School Street.

An executive session associated with the employment history of a particular person and/or matters leading to the appointment or employment of particular persons will take place immediately following the 4:15 PM start.

No other school board or school district business is slated for this meeting.

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 4, 2017) — SUNY Plattsburgh will offer its Saturday morning Youth Learn to Swim program beginning Sept. 9 in Memorial Hall Pool.

The eight-week program is structured to improve swimming skills of children to make them safe in and around the water. Each session is 45 minutes.

To enroll, children must be five years or older, at least 47 inches tall and comfortable in water and be able to go under water. Children enrolled in level 2 will be measured the first class period and tested for comfort in water.

Dates are: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct. 14, 21, 28; and Nov. 4. No class Oct. 7.

Cost is $50 per student. Register by visiting http://web.plattsburgh.edu/studentlife/recsports/redcross/swimprogram.php. For more information, contact Beth Shaughnessy at 518-564-4150 or email karen.waterbury@plattsburgh.edu.

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 4, 2017) — An American Red Cross series of non-credit classes in CPR/AED-first aid for adults, children and infants will be held at SUNY Plattsburgh beginning with the first session Sunday, Sept. 10 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in Memorial Hall.

Two other sessions will be held Sunday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 12, both 1:30-5 p.m.

Cost for the class is $45. For more information, contact Beth Shaughnessy or Karen Waterbury, director of recreation and club sports, at 518-564-4140 or email wileyks@plattsburgh.edu. Visit online at http://web.plattsburgh.edu/studentlife/recsports/redcross/communitycpr.php.

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, WEDNESDAY, August 16, 2017 @ 7:00 PM at ht Peru Town Hall CALL MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL of June 21, 2017 and July 19, 2017 minutes
OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
APPLICATION:

Appealing the Zoning Officer’s Decision: Z-2017-0023 Paul Hart, Jr
Appealing the Zoning Officer’s Decision that a Hobby Farm exists
62 Elm St.
Peru, NY 12972

Area Variance: Z-2017-0026 Paul Parenteau
Area Variance –Hobby Farm
668 Patent Rd.
Peru, NY 12972

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
CEO REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT

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Improvements Include New ADA Accessible Boat Launch, Parking Area and Green Infrastructure Features

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced improvements to the Meacham Lake Campground in the Adirondack town of Duane, Franklin County, under the State’s Adventure NY initiative to connect more New Yorkers with nature. The improvements, supported by a $1.2 million state investment, include a new accessible boat launch on the eastern shore of Meacham Lake, a parking area, and green infrastructure features. Read more »