The Peru Gazette

The Town Board approved:

• Granting Town Supervisor Craig Randall the authority to approve routine change orders on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project after conferring with the town’s engineer. The board’s goal is to “keep the project moving,” rather than delaying work until the next board meeting.
• A Murnane Building Contractors change order of $15,570.74 and payment #3 to Danforth Construction ($350,805), #1 to Murnane Building Contractors ($356,837.10), and #5 to Triangle Electric ($65,666.43).
• A contract with Endyne Environmental Service for $21,529 for work at the Water Filtration plant. 
• Hiring a surveyor for the McGarr Road. The road needs paving; however, there is a property line dispute at the end of McGarr Rd.
• Deeming two Water-Sewer Department vehicles as surplus equipment. Accepted Auction International’s bid of $2,475 for a 202 service van and $3,850 for a 2006 Ford F350.
• Reappointment of Roy Perry to a 5-year term on the Board of Assessment Review.

In Reports:

C&S Engineering reported that the final plans for Telegraph Road will be complete by October – November, with bidding to follow shortly thereafter. Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell said the 90-day delay will not further delay 2026 construction.  

Michael Farrell reported being one of two speakers at a Vermont Salt Treat Summit, where 100 people attended. Salt reduction, salt brine, and pretreatment were the primary topics. Farrell said he’s optimistic that Clinton and Franklin Counties will soon transition to brine use. He added, “Every stream flowing into Lake Champlain is over the salinity limit.”

Assistant Superintendent Tyler Jarvis said personnel are preparing to pave Allen Hill Road and are getting trucks and equipment prepared for winter weather.

Water-Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault said the Wastewater Treatment Plant project is going well. Basin abatement is almost complete, and the pilot project at the water filtration plant is done.

Youth Director Kristen Marino said the fall youth sports program is in its last week. October 17 is “Moving Up” night. Marino said she’s canceled only one time this year. The weather has been perfect, and the water-sewer maintenance crew did a great job on the fields.

The board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss pending litigation.