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Peru faces major sewer system and highway expenditures

  • Sewer system upgrade cost to increase by up to $1,178,551
  • Telegraph Road culvert replacement estimated at $1.7 million
  • Agreement reached for Walking Trail property purchase
  • Shade coming for dog park users
  • Performance stage roof being installed at Heyworth-Mason Park
  • Street sweeping slowed by parts unavailability
 
By John T. Ryan
 
The Monday, May 23, Peru Town Board meeting was relatively brief; however, the board took action on several important items.
Faced with rising costs and few bidders, the board authorized borrowing up to $7,612,477 to finance the ongoing sewer line upgrade project, almost $1.2 million more than they authorized in July 2021. In addition, the board authorized the town supervisor to seek grants and additional funding to finance the project. Seeking to limit borrowing, the board opted not to install new lines along Owens Drive and along Elm Street from the “S” turn to the Jarvis Road.

Rifenburg Construction started the project’s phase #1 last March and should complete its work in a few days. Luck Brothers is the contractor for phase #2, installing new sewer lines along Elm St. between the Peru Community Church and the “S” turn. A $1 million New York State grant will pay for the project as well as a 38-year low-interest federal loan. Supervisor Brandy McDonald said he wouldn’t know the final impact on sewer district taxpayers until contractors complete the project. Initially, the board estimated an annual increase of $300 to $400 for the average sewer district user.

The Highway Department also faces a major future expense; replacing the culvert crossing Telegraph Rd. at the Sullivan Road intersection. Engineers estimate the cost will be in the vicinity of $1.7 million. The board authorized the town supervisor to seek grants to help fund that project.
 
When the Town of Peru constructed its walking trail, property owners John and Penny Clute granted an easement across their property (a.k.a. Clark’s Landing) for the portion of the trail exiting on Route 22. Now, with the help of Assemblyman Billy Jones, the town has secured a $125,000 grant to purchase Clute’s 124-acre parcel. Initially, the Clutes wanted more than $125,000 for the property; however, they agreed to accept an amount equal to the grant. The parcel extends north to within 1,700 feet of the Lapham Mills Rd. The town would have to either get an easement or purchase the remaining 1,700 feet of property, plus build a bridge to reach the Lapham Mills Rd.

Dog Park users will be able to get out of the hot sun while their dogs have fun, thanks to Clinton County awarding Peru $4,000 in Tobacco Settlement monies. There are no shade trees near the park.

Peru’s street sweeping operations are going very slowly because parts to repair some highway department equipment are not available.

Thanks to volunteers, town personnel, Councilman Rick Barber’s hard work and taxpayers, the performance stage at Heyworth Mason-Park should have a new roof for this summer’s concert series. On Wednesday Rick and Patrick Boynton, a volunteer prepared the stage area for the pressure-treated poles and metal roof.

Councilman Rick Barber is hands-on with this project.

Volunteer Patrick Boynton and Rick Barber ready the stage for the new roof.

 

Posted: May 25th, 2022 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.

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