The Peru Gazette

The Organizational meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, January 12th, 2026 at the Peru

Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig H. Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Eric

Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman. Also present were

Mr. Scott Thurber, Town Justice; Mrs. Sara Mitchell, Town Justice; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway

Superintendent; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mr. Tyler Jarvis, Deputy Highway

Superintendent, Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Mrs. Christine Crawford,

Town Clerk.

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Mr. Randall with the Pledge of Allegiance.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.01-12-1

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 SALARY AND PAYMENT OF ELECTED

OFFICIALS

MOTION BY: Mr. Duquette SECOND BY: Mr. Bruno

BE IT RESOLVED that 2026 salaries for Town of Peru Elected Officials be set as follows:

Town Council Members $9,639.00 /Annually, Paid Monthly

Town Supervisor $34,020.00/Annually, Paid Monthly

Town Clerk/Tax Collector $33,589.00/Annually, Paid Monthly

Town Justices $25,023.00/Annually, Paid Monthly

Highway Superintendent $78,029.00/Annually, Paid Bi-weekly

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.01-12-2

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 APPOINTEES

MOTION BY: Mr. Bruno SECOND BY: Mr. Duquette

BE IT RESOLVED that the following appointments for 2026 be made:

APPOINTMENTS POSITIONS1. Courtney Tetrault Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

2. TBD Codes & Zoning Enforcement Officer

3. Pamela Barber Confidential Secretary to the Town Board

4. Christine Crawford Registrar of Vital Statistics

5. TBD Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics

6. Judy Akey Account Clerk/Receptionist

7. Holly Stone Clerk to the Town Justices

8. Andrew Bizga Part Time Clerk to the Town Justices

9. Melvin Irwin Deputy Supervisor

10. Pamela Barber Budget Officer

11. TBD Typist (Codes & Zoning Dept.)

12. Carlene Heipel Typist (Highway & Water/Sewer Dept.)

13. James Falvo Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson

14. James Francesconi Zoning Board of Appeals Vice Chairperson

15. Garrett Mastic Planning Board Chairperson

16. Peter Stone Planning Board Vice Chairperson

17. TBD Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector

20. Helen Nerska Town Historian

21. Kristen Marino Recreation Director

22. TBD Assistant Youth Director

23. TBD Youth Commission Chairman

24. T’Chaka Sikelianos Dog Control Officer

25. Department Heads Purchasing Agents General Fund

26. Mike Farrell, Hwy. Supt. Purchasing Agent Highway Fund

28. Tyler Jarvis Highway Foreman, Deputy Hwy. Supt.

29. Courtney Tetrault, Parks/W/S Supt. Purchasing Agent Parks/Water/Sewer Funds

30. Tyler Jarvis Deputy Hwy. Superintendent

31. Chad Frechette W/S Foreman

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.01-12-3

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 SALARIES AND PAYMENT FREQUENCY FOR

TOWN OF PERU APPOINTEES

MOTION BY: Mr. Weaver SECOND BY: Mr. Bruno

BE IT RESOLVED that the following 2026 salaries and payment frequencies be set as follows:

Water/Sewer Superintendent $80,465.77/Annually, Paid Bi-WeeklyCode/Zoning/Planning Officer $56,000.00/Annually, Paid Bi-Weekly

Confidential Secretary to the Board $60,227.45/Annually, Paid Bi-Weekly

Registrar of Vital Statistics (Under Town Clerk)

Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics (Under Deputy Town Clerk)

Account Clerk/Receptionist $26.63/Hourly, Paid Bi-Weekly

Clerk to Town Justices $53,421.62/Annually/Paid Bi-Weekly

Part Time Clerk to the Town Justices $25.25/Hourly, Paid Bi-Weekly

Deputy Supervisor $1,759.00/Annually/Paid Monthly

Budget Officer $1,759.00/Annually/Paid Monthly

Typist – Codes/Zoning/Planning $19.15/Hourly, Paid Bi-Weekly

Typist – Highway & Water/Sewer $25.69/Hourly, Paid Bi-Weekly

Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector $2,100.00/Annually, Paid Bi-Weekly

Deputy Highway Superintendent $29.89/Hourly, Paid Bi-Weekly

Recreation Director $20,052.00/Annually, Paid Monthly

Assistant Recreation Director $3,183.00/Annually, Paid Seasonally

Dog Control Officer $13,836.00/Annually, Paid Monthly

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.01-12-4

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 TOWN DEPARTMENT LIAISONS

MOTION BY: Mr. Irwin SECOND BY: Mr. Duquette

BE IT RESOLVED that the following 2026 Town Board Liaison assignments are approved by the

Town Board:

PLANNING/ZONING: Mel Irwin & Nick Weaver

WATER/SEWER/PARKS: Kregg Bruno & Eric Duquette

HIGHWAY: Eric Duquette & Mel Irwin

YOUTH COMMISSION/RECREATION: Nick Weaver & Kregg Bruno

LIBRARY: Eric Duquette

DOG CONTROL OFFICER: Mel IrwinJUSTICE SYSTEM: AUDIT COMMITTEE: Town Board

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Craig Randall & Mel Irwin

Craig Randall & Kregg Bruno

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

Motion by Mr. Duquette; seconded by Mr. Bruno to add Ms. Pamela Barber to the Personnel Committee

Motion Carried 5 Ayes 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.01-12-5

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

DATES AND STARTING TIMES.

MOTION BY: Mr. Duquette SECOND BY: Mr. Weaver

BE IT RESOLVED that the following dates/times make up the 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting

Schedule:

2026 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

Monday January 12, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday January 26, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday February 9, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday February 23, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday March 9, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday March 23, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday April 13, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday April 27, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday May 11, 2026 6:00 PM

Thursday May 28, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday June 8, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday June 22, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday July 13, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday July 27, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday August 10, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday August 24, 2026 6:00 PMMonday September 14, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday September 28, 2026 6:00 PM

Thursday October 15, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday October 26, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday November 9, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday November 23, 2026 6:00 PM

Monday December 14, 2026 6:00 PM

Wednesday December 30, 2026 10:00 AM

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried 5 Ayes 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.01-12-6

RESOLUTION APPROVING 2026 CONTRACTS

MOTION BY: Mr. Bruno SECOND BY: Mr. Duquette

BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board gives approval for the Town Supervisor to sign the

following contracts on behalf of the Town of Peru:

2026 ANNUAL CONTRACTS

1. JCEO of Clinton & Essex Counties

2. Clinton County Assessor (previously signed; renews 1/1/27)

3. Web Site Manager, Don McBrayer

4. Cleaning Service, Robert Crawford

5. Grant/Project Consultant, Elizabeth Tedford

6. Attorney for the Town. Firm: Favro Law, Atty. Matthew Favro (previously signed; auto-

renewal)

7. Attorney for the Town Planning & Zoning Dept. Firm: Favro Law, Atty. Matthew Favro

(previously signed; auto-renewal)

8. Engineering/Consulting Services for Highway and Planning/Zoning Departments. Firm:

Engineering Ventures Inc.

9. Accounting Firm: Boulrice & Wood CPS, P.C.

10. Peru Golden Apple Club

11. Animal Shelter, Elmore SPCA

12. Clinton County Health Dept., WIC Program (previously signed renews 10/1/26)

13. Clinton County Youth Bureau (Previously Signed)14. 15. Peru Free Library (not received yet)

BHSN – EAS Services (Previously Signed)

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER:26.01-12-7

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 TOWN OF PERU MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

RATE

MOTION BY: Mr. Bruno SECOND BY: Mr. Irwin

BE IT RESOLVED that employees of the Town of Peru using their personal vehicle for pre-approved

official Town business will be reimbursed for such mileage as follows:

2026 Mileage Reimbursement Rate . . . . . . . . . $ .585 per mile

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

Resolution 26.01-12-8

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TOWN DEPOSITORIES

MOTION BY: Mr. Duquette SECOND BY: Mr. WeaverBE IT RESOLVED that the TD Bank, Peru, New York, hereby is designated as the official

depository for all Checking, Savings, and Town Reserve accounts of the Town Supervisor, Town

Clerk/Tax Collector, Town Justice Thurber and Town Justice Mitchell’s accounts for 2026,

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

Motion by Mr. Bruno, seconded by Mr. Duquette to add NBT as a secondary bank

Motion carried 5 Ayes 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.01-12-9

RESOLUTION NAMING THE OFFICIAL TOWN NEWSPAPER

BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN OF PERU NAMES THE PRESS REPUBLICAN AS ITS

NEWSPAPER OF RECORD FOR 2026.

MOTION BY: Mr. Duquette SECOND BY: Mr. Irwin

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.01-12-10

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2026 PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR GOODS AND

SERVICES.MOTION BY: Mr. Bruno SECOND BY: Mr. Weaver

WHEREAS, Section 104b of the General Municipal Law requires every town to adopt internal policies and

procedures governing all procurement of goods and services not subject to the bidding requirements of the

General Municipal Law or any other law; and

WHEREAS, comments have been solicited from those officers of the Town involved with procurement.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Peru does hereby adopt the following

procurement policies and procedures and that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Noes

TOWN OF PERU

2026 PROCUREMENT POLICY

ADOPTED: 1.12.26

WHEREAS, Section 104b of the General Municipal Law requires every town to adopt internal policies and

procedures governing all procurement of goods and services not subject to the bidding requirements of the

General Municipal Law or any other law; and the Town of Peru does hereby adopt the following

procurement policies and procedures:

Section 1. Every prospective purchase of goods or services shall be evaluated to determine the

applicability of General Municipal Law. Every town officer, department head or other personnel with the

requisite purchasing authority (hereinafter Purchaser) shall estimate the cumulative amount of the items of

supply or equipment needed in a given fiscal year. That estimate shall include the canvass of other town

departments and past history to determine the likely yearly value of the commodity to be acquired. The

information gathered and conclusions reached shall be documented and kept with the file or other

documentation supporting the purchase activity.

Section 2. All purchases of (a) supplies or equipment which exceed $20,000.00, in the fiscal

year, or (b) public works contracts over $35,000.00 shall be formally bid pursuant to General Municipal

Law Section 103.

Section 3. All estimated purchases of:

• Greater than $10,000.00 but no more than $20,000.00 requires a written or

faxed quote from three (3) vendors.• Greater than $1,000.00 but no more than 10,000.00 requires a written or

faxed quote from two (2) vendors.

• Any amount up to $1,000.00 is left to the discretion of the Purchaser.

Initial ___________

All Estimated Public Works Contracts of:

• Greater than $10,000.00 but no more than $35,000.00 requires a written or

faxed quote from three (3) contractors.

• Greater than $5,000.00 but no more than $10,000.00 requires a written or

faxed quote from two (2) contractors.

• Any amount up to $5,000.00 is to be left to the discretion of the Purchaser.

Any written request shall describe the desired goods, quantity and the particulars of deliver.

The Purchaser shall compile a list of all vendors from whom written, or faxed quotes have

been requested and the written, or faxed quotes.

All information gathered in complying with the procedures of this resolution shall be

preserved and filed with the documentation supporting the subsequent purchase or public

works contract.

Section 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2 herein, any purchase contracts

(including contracts for service work, but excluding any purchase contracts necessary for the

completion of a public works contract pursuant to article eight of the labor law) may be awarded on

the basis of best value, as defined in section one hundred and sixty three of the state finance law, to a

responsive and responsible bidder or offeror. Goods and services procured and awarded on the basis

of best value are those that the Town Board determines will be of the highest quality while being the

most cost efficient. The determination of quality and cost efficiency shall be based on objectively

quantified and clearly described and documented criteria, which may include, but shall not be limited

to, any or all of the following: cost of maintenance; proximity to the end user if distance or response

time is a significant term; durability; availability of replacement parts or maintenance contractors;

longer product life; product performance criteria and quality of craftsmanship.1

Section 5. The Lowest responsible proposal or quote shall be awarded the purchase or public

works contract unless the Purchaser prepares a written justification providing reasons why it is in the best

interest of the Town and its taxpayers to make an award to other than the low bidder. If a bidder is not

deemed responsible, facts supporting that judgment shall also be documented and filed with the record

supporting the procurement.

Section 6. A good faith effort shall be made to obtain the required number of proposals or

quotations. If the Purchaser unable to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations, the Purchaser

shall document the attempt(s) made at obtaining the proposals. In no event shall the inability to obtain the

proposals or quotes be a bar to the procurement.

Section 7. Except when directed by the Town Board, no solicitation or written proposals or

quotations shall be required under the following circumstances:

(a) Acquisition of professional services;

1 This “Best Value” section was added to the Procurement Policy after the Town Board enacted Local Law Number 2 of 2014

pursuant to section 103(1) of the General Municipal Law.(b) Emergencies (See Section 7);

(c) Sole Source situations;

(d) Goods purchased from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped;

(e) Goods purchased from correctional facilities;

(f) Goods purchased from other governmental agency;

(g) Goods purchased at auctions;

(h) Goods purchased for less than $1,000.00; and

(i) Public Works Contract for less than $5,000.00

Initial ________

Section 8. Items Not Subject to Competitive Bidding – For those items not subject to

competitive bidding such as professional services, emergencies, purchases under State or County contracts or

procurement from sole sources, documentation should include a memo to the files which details why the

procurement is not subject to a competitive bidding and include

• A description of the facts giving rise to the emergency and that they meet the

statutory criteria;

• A description of the professional services;

• Copies of state or county contracts;

• Opinions of municipal attorney;

• A description of sole source items and how such determinations were made.

Section 9. is as follows.

The definition of Town officer, department head or other personnel in this document

• Supervisor.

• Highway Superintendent.

• Water/Sewer Superintendent.

• Code Officer.

• Town Clerk.

• Recreation Director.

• Historian.

• Justices.

Department heads will use service contract agreements

Section 10. Purchases made pursuant to and under this policy shall not be made through the use

of personal funds, including, but not limited to personal credit cards, personal checks, or cash unless said

purchase is authorized in advance by the Town Supervisor in writing. A purchase made pursuant to thisarticle in a manner not authorized by this article, specifically by the use of personal funds, may not be

reimbursed by the Town to the purchaser.

Section 11. This policy shall be reviewed annually by the Town Board at its Organizational

meeting or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable.

Town of Peru by: __________________________________________

Craig Randall, Supervisor

Dated this 12th day of January 2026.

Initial ________

Motion by Mr.Irwin; seconded by Mr. Bruno to adjourn the organizational meeting at 5:28 PM.

Ayes 5 Noes 0 Motion Carried