Town of Peru

PERU COUNCIL EYES TOWN MANAGER:

The direction the beleaguered Town of Peru takes is now in the hands of its citizens.

Turmoil has been the tone in town politics since Supervisor Donald Covel took office in January. He and town councilors have been at odds over many issues, and daily activities have moved forward at a snail's pace.

That tempo took a dramatic upswing Monday night when Councilman Peter Glushko brought forward a plan that would initiate a town-manager form of government and significantly decrease the supervisor's responsibilities.
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By state law, Glushko explained, the town supervisor has two responsibilities: to serve as a council member and to act as the chief fiscal officer for the town.

"The other things he does are given to him as resolutions by the board," Glushko said.

"We're at the point now where we need to get somebody who is better trained, more capable and more efficient. A town manager would fit the bill nicely."

The town manager would be at the Town Hall on a regular basis and provide leadership and direction and carry out the duties dictated by the Town Council.