The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

Concern expressed by a Peru resident about two registered sex offenders residing in the hamlet was the primary news item at the Monday, July 22, 2013 Town Board Meeting.  In an email to Supervisor Peter Glushko, the resident stated that two level 2 sex offenders were residing on Elm St. The resident expressed concern regarding the offenders’ proximity to a daycare center and the school. The matter was referred to town attorney Donald Biggs who will research sex offender regulations and determine whether or not a local government could institute local laws. Click here for the sex offender registry. Click here for a link to frequently asked questions regarding sex offender laws and regulations.

Supervisor Glushko stated that the Town of Peru’s accounting issues have been resolved. The State Comptroller has accepted the Town of Peru’s 2011 Annual Financial Report (AUD) and the 2012 report has been submitted. The reports were delayed until accounting issues inherited from the Covel administration could be resolved.

Supervisor Glushko appointed a committee to consider applications for the parttime position of Secretary to the Code Enforcement Officer. Donna Quero recently left that position. A civil service list is in place. Interviews will be set up with the eligible applicants.

Water Superintendent Greg Timmons reported that the water quality improvement project is progressing. Two filter trains are online and a third should be in use by the end of this week. Timmons was especially pleased with the new computer controls and improving water quality. A few computer-programming issues still need to be resolved.

Timmons also addressed the recent water pipe break at the Peru Central School. The town was not notified that the school project was in progress. Several members of the board asked if there was any requirement that the school notify the town; no one had the answer to that question. The break resulted in an extended water outage for a large part of the hamlet and the Clinton County Health Department having to issue a boil water order. Timmons said when a boil water order is issued it will normally take three days to have the order lifted.

Supervisor Glushko asked department heads to begin working on their 2014 budgets.

Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said his men would be busy for several days cleaning up trees felled by high winds during the Friday, July 19^th high winds. Farrell said that, with the exception of the Lake Shore Rd., trees came down throughout the town.

The Board approved a $798 upgrade to the recently installed town hall security system.  Camera coverage will be improved.

The meeting adjourned at about 8:10 pm.