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Peru board approves MOU for food‑scrap collection, kennel contract; schedules public hearing on permit fees and buys disc‑golf signs
Summary
Board approved a six‑month kennel contract with White Knight Kennels, accepted a Clinton County Health Department MOU funding a 12‑month food‑scrap program (up to $3,600 reimbursement), authorized purchase of disc‑golf signage (lowest bid $5,200) while debating funding sources, and set a public hearing on proposed permit fee changes for July.
The Peru Town Board approved several non‑infrastructure items on July 9, including a short‑term kennel contract, a county funding memorandum for a food‑scrap program, and a signage purchase for the town’s disc golf course, while scheduling a public hearing on proposed permit and zoning fee changes.
Clerk read and the board approved a resolution for a six‑month contract between the town of Peru and White Knight Kennels for housing dangerous dogs from 07/01/2026 to 12/31/2026 at a cost of $2,500 for the period; the resolution authorizes the supervisor to execute the contract and return to a one‑year schedule on 01/01/2027.
The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Clinton County Health Department to provide funds for a 12‑month municipal food‑scrap collection program (term 07/15/26–07/14/27). Clerk read that the county agrees to reimburse the town up to $3,600 for hauling costs, with quarterly voucher submissions required.
On parks business, the board authorized purchase of signage for the silo disc‑golf course from Signs and More (lowest bid $5,200). Several members discussed funding sources: private donations, sponsorship (hole‑by‑hole or single sponsorship board), or town funds. Chair recommended staff (Matt Abrell) review legal and operational constraints before committing town funds; the board considered tabling if funding sources were unclear but moved to authorize the purchase paperwork to proceed.
The board also scheduled a public hearing on proposed amendments to building and zoning permit fees, to be held at Peru Town Hall in July (notice to be published per statute). Chair said staff have been working on the fee recommendations since March and that final fee schedules will be on the public record for review before the hearing.
Other brief business: the board recognized Michael Cashman’s office for assistance with a flagpole acquisition, announced that the Jenkins Street former tennis court property sale closed, and approved town claims and invoices for July 2026 totaling $131,688.32 (with $18,501.20 prepaid and $113,187.12 to be paid). Staff also updated members on equipment issues and projected salt‑price increases that may affect highway budgets.
