June 28th Peru Town Board Meeting Highlights
By John T. Ryan
Several board members commented that the Sunday, June 27th Peru Town Market and concert at Heyworth Mason Park was successful. Supervisor Brandy McDonald counted 117 people attending the show and 250 people shopping at the market. Some people said that prior to the events, they didn’t know beautiful Heyworth Mason Park existed. Town employees placed several picnic tables in the park. Children were playing soccer on the expansive lawn. Counselor Kregg Bruno said everyone appeared to be having a great time.
Northern Orchards and Curtis Company donated flowers to decorate the stage.
Sunday evening concerts begin at 6 pm every Sunday through August 29th (no concert on July 4th). In addition, the Peru Town Market is scheduled to be in operation on July 25th and August 29th from 2 to 6 pm and on September 19th and October 10th from noon to 4 pm.
Artisan Sign and Design of Peru donated the beautiful new Sullivan Park sign adjacent to Route 22. It’s made of high-density urethane and should last many, many years.
The board agreed to a 3-year $299.95 per month security camera and camera maintenance agreement with the LayerEight company of Plattsburgh. LayerEight will install its cameras and equipment at Heyworth Mason Park, under the Route 22 bridge, and at Little Ausable River Park. The monthly charge covers service and maintenance.
Emily Sypek and Kristen O’Jida-Blair were reappointed to three-year terms on the Peru Youth Commission.
Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault’s reported satisfactory sewer system upgrade progress. However, the contractor’s drill encountered large rocks and building debris on Elm Street, temporarily slowing progress. Upgrades completed or almost completed to date include the North Bend Street sidewalk and sewer line, the line from the Gazebo to Valehaven, and the manhole in front of Valehaven. In addition, installation of the line from Elm St. to the pump station behind the Fellowship Center and a line from Valehaven, crossing in front of Stewart’s to the first two houses on Maiden Lane, should occur in the next few days.
Code Officer Bob Guynup is working on getting fire-damaged homes on Route 22, Connors Rd. and Lapham Mills Rd. razed. Because no one occupies the residences, NYS requires an asbestos survey. Completing the survey process can take several years, with costs ranging into tens of thousands of dollars.
The board adjourned to an executive session at 6:39 pm. to discuss personnel issues.
Posted: July 1st, 2021 under General News, Peru News, Town Board News.