Sidewalk accepted and Spitfire Drive problems addressed
Peru Gazette file photo
By Donald McBrayer
The Peru Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, August 8. Everyone except Town Councilor Sue Polhemus (excused) was present.
The School Street sidewalk received final approval by D.O.T. clearing the way for the town to take ownership. The sidewalk was completed almost a year ago but was not accepted by the town because of D.O.T. concerns about the process by which the sidewalk was constructed. This prevented the town from maintaining or removing snow from the sidewalk. Several core samples were required to determine the sidewalk’s integrity.
The Board passed a resolution to set up easements for a drainage system on Spitfire Drive. For several months residents on Spitfire Drive have expressed concerns about the flooding along the drive. Along with drainage ditches to the lake, a privately owned culvert will need to be lowered by a foot. This work will begin as soon as the easements are established.
In other action the Board:
- Was informed by W/S Superintendent Greg Timmons that the water tower needs its bi-annual inspection. The inspection involves placing a submersible robot into the tank to check welds and the overall condition of the tank’s interior. The inspection is performed by Pittsburgh Tank and costs $1,750.00. A resolution for the inspection was approved.
- Transferred $125,000 in funds from the Highway Unappropriated Fund to several highway lines to cover costs related to excess snow removal, road damage due to the spring flooding, and several equipment breakdowns. Town Councilor Kregg Bruno inquired about FEMA assistance with the road damage due to flooding. Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the board that FEMA might be able to help, but that it is a slow process that could take months.
- Continued a discussion on the vandalism under the Main Street Bridge. The installation of flood lights is planned by summer’s end.
- Reported that the Records Management Project is completed.
- Accepted department reports and approved minutes for 7/11/11 & 7/25/11 which and can be found at http://www.perutown.com/town.htm.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM.
Posted: August 9th, 2011 under Town Board News.