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Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee today unanimously passed an amendment introduced by Congressman Bill Owens that would halt the proposed study of a “border fee.” Owens introduced the amendment as part of the mark-up for the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Owens’ amendment would bar the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using any funding provided under this act to study or implement border crossing fees for passenger vehicles and pedestrians at the northern and southern borders. Read more »

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Jonna Marie Peryer , daughter of Sandra Esposito of Peru graduated from Saint Michael’s College with a Bachelor of Science, cum laude degree in Biology at the college’s 106th commencement exercises held on the college campus May 12th.

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By Donald McBrayer

Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the board of an incident involving a bicyclist who was bitten by a dog on Rt.22 just outside the hamlet. This being the second incident in less than a month involving dangerous unleashed dogs, Glushko suggested an increase in the $25 minimum amount dog owner can be fined for an unleashed dog.

When asked if the current law has been enforced Glushko pointed out that when a citation is issued the fine is mandatory. Glushko also made the point that the leash law is going to be more strictly enforced. He stated, “Even one incident involving dangerous animals is one too many.”

Any increase to the minimum fine amount will be determined at a later meeting.

In other business the Town Board:

•           Passed two resolutions to reward bids to replace fencing around the Town Hall in the amount of $3,615.00
•           Discussed a culvert needing repair on Fuller Road.
•           Discussed the progress on the Walking Trail at the Heyworth/Mason Park.  Supervisor Glushko informed the board the metal bridge needs repairs before any other work can be done. Glushko also mentioned speaking  with someone who was caught driving a car on the walk path  encircling the park. He reminded everyone that the path is not for motor vehicle use of any kind.
•           Scheduled a workshop for the New Zoning Law for       Thursday, May 30th at 6:30PM.
•           Announced the Summer  Concert Series at the Gazebo starting June 30th.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50PM.

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      AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING May 13, 2013 7:00 PM

      1.                  Call Meeting To Order

      2.                  Pledge of Allegiance

1. 3.                  Roll Call
2. 4.                  MOTION: Approval of minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 22, 2013.
3. 5.                  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website;  Banking and Enterprise Reports)
4. 6.                  Community Input
5. 7.                  DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Town Hall Fence Replacement/Repair
6. 8.                  DISCUSSION:  Work on Town Financials.
7. 9.                  DISCUSSION:  Fuller Road Repairs. 
8. 10.              DISCUSSION:  Walking Trail Update.
9. 11.              DISCUSSION:  Water Quality Improvement Project Update. 
10. 12.              DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Trail Access Easement Signature. 
11. 13.              DISCUSSION/MOTION:  North Bend Sewer Project Update. 
12. 14.              DISCUSSION:  Zoning Law Update.      
13. 15.              DISCUSSION:  Dog Licensing/Leash Law Review.
14. 16.              DISCUSSION:  Town Hall Hours of Operation. 
15. 17.              DISCUSSION:  Security Cameras Update.
16. 18.              Other Business.
17. 19.              Community Input on Agenda Items.
18. 20.              Motion to Adjourn.

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