Sewer Project Cost Estimates, Garbage Pick-up Issues and More
January 25, 2021, Town Board Meeting Highlights
Responding to a Peru Gazette question, Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the exact cost of the $4 million to $4.6 million sewer upgrade project would not be known until the project is completed. Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said earlier estimates put the cost to the average sewer district user at $300 to $400 per year. The exact amount for a user will depend on their property’s assessed value. The town is financing the project through a low-interest 38-year bond. (Click here for an earlier story)
Casella Waste Management and some Peru residents have been leaving garbage containers on town streets and roadways for pick-up. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said his crews do not have time to remove the containers. The containers must be placed off the highway. Casella is being notified.
A new Sullivan Park sign is being worked on to replace the deteriorated sign located adjacent to Route 22.
Peru’s 6-week Whiteface ski program is underway. Youth Director John Flynn reported that 38 people participated last weekend.
NYS made $200 million in bridge grants are available to towns according to Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell. Farrell said C&S Engineers would try to secure funding. Peru has major Telegraph Rd. culvert and bridge projects pending.
As of January 25, Highway crews had plowed town roads 24 times during the month. All plow trucks are operational.
Supervisor McDonald told department heads that town email and wifi are to be used for town business only. No personal use is allowed. PrimeLink, Peru’s new IT provider, said network security necessitates this practice.
The other actions the Board:
Approved the Town Court internal audit performed by Counselor Rick Barber.
Approved an annual shared services agreement with the NYS Department of Transportation to permit mutual assistance in emergency periods.
Approved the renewal of a contract ($300 for the year) with the Adirondack Local Government Review Board. Supervisor Brandy McDonald said all the local governments have similar agreements. The Review Board monitors APA actions and submits local input.
Complimented Water Department personnel for getting the Sullivan Park ice rink operational. People are enjoying hockey and general skating. The constant cold temperatures have finally made freezing possible.
Scheduled a sewer upgrade workshop for 5 p.m. on February 8.
Posted: January 27th, 2021 under Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.