The Peru Gazette

Greg Timmons (Left) receives NYS Award from Supervisor Glushko

By Donald McBrayer

The Regular Town Board Meeting was held at the Town hall on Monday, June 28 at 7:00 PM.
All were in attendance.
An audio recording of the meeting can be found at:
http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/TBM-06-28-10.WAV

Minutes for the June 14th meeting were approved and can be found at: http://d1091839.domain.com/PeruTown/min10/06-14-2010-RM.pdf

The Agenda contained 20 items, including:

• A Presentation by Assistant State Attorney General Glen Michaels on Project Sunlight.  Project Sunlight is a website run by the State Attorney General geared to openness in government. The website is a portal connected to many local and state government databases including information on proposed legislation at every level, grant tracking, info on nonprofit organizations, corporations, political parties, lobbying groups and much more. Project Sunlight can be found at: www.sunlightny.com <http://www.sunlightny.com>
• Passed Motions to set Workshops on June 30th at 6:30 PM for the Town Drug & Alcohol Policy, and July 14th at 6:30 PM for the Spitfire Drive meeting with Town Attorney Peter Gibbs.
• Passed a Motion to purchase a new Chevy Diesel Pickup truck for the Highway Department. Two trucks were considered: A Ford for $32,634 and the Chevy for $33,167. Highway Superintendent, Mike Farrell informed the board that he careful researched both trucks, and felt confident from his findings that, despite the $533 difference, the Chevy was the better choice. The truck purchase was budgeted for this year.
• Discussed a property maintenance issue on Moore Drive. Town Supervisor, Pete Glushko, informed the board of problems with the residence including neglect to the home and property, animal abuse issues, and possible health concerns to minors living in the residence. Code Enforcement Officer, Paul Blaine informed the Board he, DCO Kelly Allen, and John Kanoza from the Health Department went to the residence earlier in the day, but was unable to make contact with the homeowners to take action on the issues. Blaine requested a Workshop be set up to develop procedures that could be acted on when dealing with neglected properties. A workshop is scheduled for July 6th at 6:30 PM.
• Passed a motion to open bids on the School Street Sidewalk. Project Coordinator, Adel Douglas requested the bids go out so the sidewalk can be completed before school begins in the Fall. The bids, which must be open for 3 weeks, will open on July 26th at 9:00 AM.
• Passed a Resolution to apply for a Parks Grant for the Heyworth Mason Walking Trail & Dog Park.
• Discussed moving 1000 feet of town waterlines running through the Forrence Orchard property (formerly Burl Orchards) on Union Road. Town W/S Superintendent informed the Board the lines, which were placed in 1926, do not have an easement. Timmons also informed the Board that with the planned building expansion at Forrence Orchards, the proposed building will encroach the waterlines. Factoring in the ongoing repairs to this section of waterline, Timmons feels the town should try to find funding to move, and update the lines. The Board is taking this into advisement and is considering options.
• Greg Timmons also informed the Board that Bill Downs, who was critically injured in a June 19th motorcycle accident, was making good progress with his head injuries. Downs, who suffered no broken bones or internal injuries in the accident, is healing faster than originally projected according to Timmons. Timmons also told the Board the Spaghetti Dinner that was held at the Fire Department on June 25th brought in over $5600 — twice what was projected.
• Greg Timmons was then awarded a plaque by the Town of Peru in congratulations for being NYS Water Operator of the Year.
• In Other Business a debate over Band Costs for this Summer’s Gazebo Concert Series was discussed. Councilor Kregg Bruno expressed concerns over the amount being paid to certain acts, and would like to see limits for next year. Concert Coordinator, Pam Barber, Pete Glushko, and Don McBrayer all attempted to explain to Bruno the need for Band Variety, and the reasons for price differences when planning such events. It was pointed out the cost when compared to the good the concerts provide to the community, as a whole was negligible. Further debate on this is expected.
  

The Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM