Board votes to reestablish Deputy Supervisor position, but no agreement on counselor position
By John T. Ryan
The Peru Town Board take one step forward at its August 24, 2009 meeting. They voted to reestablish the position of Deputy Town Supervisor. If this position is filled by a sitting counselor or by an appointed individual the Board would in a position to move forward with a town budget. It was not indicated now soon the position would be filled. The Board failed to reach agreement on the appointment of a person to fill the open counselor position. Counselor Peter Glushko nominated George Coon to fill the position. Counselor Brandy MacDonald seconded the nomination. Glushko and MacDonald voted “yes.” Counselor Tom Powers voted “no” and declined to state why he voted against Coon’s appointment. Counselor MacDonald nominated Jim Douglass to the counselor position and Counselor Glushko seconded the nomination. Glushko and MacDonald voted “yes.” Powers voted”no” stating that the Board members had previoulsy agreed that anyone running for office would not be appointed to an open position. Counselor MacDonald responded saying that any agreement had been made several months ago and that circumstances have radically changed since then.
The next Town Board meeting will be held on September 17th at 7 p.m.
Posted: August 24th, 2009 under Town Board News.