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Discussion on proposed laws dominates Monday’s Town Board meeting


By Don McBrayer

The Peru Town Board held their Regular Meeting on Monday, June 14 at 7:00 PM. Everyone was in attendance.
A recording of the Meeting can be listened to at:
http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM-6-14-10.WAV

Minutes for the May 24 Public Hearing & Regular Meeting were approved and can be viewed at:
http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/05-24-2010-PHandRM.pdf

In other action the Town Board:

  • Approved the Monthly reports for all Departments, which can be viewed at: http://www.perutown.com/town.htm
  • Discussed town employee salaries. Councilors Brandy McDonald and Kregg Bruno will be looking over current salaries of town employees, and comparing them to comparable towns to see if Peru’s town employee pay is at appropriate levels.
  • Discussed applying for a Parks Grant. Grant Coordinator Adele Douglas informed the Board about a 50/50 grant that could be used for a walking trail either around the Lapham Mills Park or Heyworth Mason Park. Suggestions of including the proposed Dog Park at Heyworth Mason, or fencing at Lapham Mills were received favorably. Mrs. Douglas will continue to work with the Board through the grant application process and the best way to apply any potential grant awards.
  • Approved a Motion to accept a deed for a Trail Easement from Cortland Forrence.
  • Discussed the Proposed Use of Parks Law. The question of reserving the Park was brought up. Suggestions of placing reservation times on The Peru Gazette, PeruTown.com, and posting it at the Park’s bulletin board are being considered. It was also suggested Park Reservations will be handled at the Town Hall by the Youth Director. The Town Board will continue to work on the Law before a Public Hearing is scheduled.
  • Discussed the proposed Dog Control Law. Peru is planning to hold a town-wide Dog Census. The proposed census would a door-to-door effort. A proposed fee of $5 to any owner of an unlicensed dog discovered during the census is being considered. Town Supervisor, Pete Glushko will continue to work with Dog Control Officer Kelly Allen on final adjustments to the proposed dog law before a Public Hearing will be scheduled.
  • Discussed the ongoing problem of road sign vandalism. Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell will be contacting the State Police about increasing patrols in Peru to help curb the vandalism.
  • Announced the Peru Gazebo Concert Series. Pam Barber has done a great job coordinating the events, which will begin with Bootleg Band on Sunday, June 27th at 6:00PM. The Summer Concert Schedule can be viewed at: http://www.perutown.com/2010SummerConcert.pdf

The Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 PM.