The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday March 9th

, 2026 at the Peru

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

Mr. Eric Duquette, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town

Attorney and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault,

Water/Sewer Superintendent, Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent, Mr. Duane Bibeau,

Codes Enforcement Officer.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mr. Randall, with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Duquette to Accept Reports from all Departments:

Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning;

Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO and Banking Reports.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Duquette; seconded by Mr. Weaver to approve the minutes from the February

23rd, 2026 Public Hearing.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Duquette to approve the minutes from the February

23rd, 2026 Regular Meeting.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Community Input

none

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.03-09-1

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE C & S ENGINEERS, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL

AGREEMENT No. 1 TO OWNER-ENGINEER AGREEMENT PROJECT FOR

REPLACEMENT OF TELEGRAPH RD. OVER DRY MILL BROOK –

CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES AND DESIGN TASK SECTION 8

ATTACHMENT ‘B’ DATED MARCH 5, 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE

SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.

MOTION: Mr. Weaver SECOND: Mr. Bruno

WHEREAS, the Town Board has the C & S Engineers, Inc. Supplemental Agreement No. 01, to

Owner-Engineer Agreement for Replacement of Telegraph Rd. Over Dry Mill Brook contract

dated May 29, 2024 and related items before it.

WHEREAS, This amendment amount does not increase the contract as it was already included

in the overall contract price, but has a value of $245,000.00 (Two Hundred Forty Five Thousand

Dollars).

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, said proposed Supplemental Consultant Agreement No.1

to the Owner-Engineer Agreement is approved for the attached amendments by the Engineer and

the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute said agreement.

AND, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately

Roll Call: NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin Carried: 4 Ayes, 0 Noes

YES excused

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall xRESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.03-09-2

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PERU

APPROVING AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A GOULDS MODEL 3196

MTi3x3-10/8v PUMP HOUSING, IMPELLOR AND POWER FRAME

EQUIPMENT WITHOUT USING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AS THIS IS A

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE.

MOTION: Mr. Duquette SECOND: Mr. Bruno

WHEREAS, Section 64(3) of the Town Law of the State of New York empowers the Town

Board of the Town of Peru, Clinton County, New York (the “Town”) to manage, maintain and

control Town property and assets as the purposes of the Town may require.

WHEREAS, the Town Board has received a request from the Town Water/Sewer

Superintendent to purchase a Goulds pump housing, impellor and power frame for the

Wastewater Treatment Plant on an expedited basis from Emerick Associates without using the

competitive process as this is single source purchase to match the make and model of the current

equipment to work most efficiently.

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that this purchase is necessary on an expedited basis because

the current Gould pump, if left in its current condition and failed, could result in restricted

capacity and inadequate treatment of the activated sludge process. In place currently, there are

two pumps that rotate every forty eight hours one needs to be running at all times to feed the

process.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Peru, in regular session that

the Town Water/Sewer Supervisor is hereby allowed to purchase a Gould Model CV3196 3×3-

pump housing, impellor and power frame will be at a cost not to exceed $12,500.00 (Twelve

Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No. Cents); and he shall do so as soon as possible;

This Resolution shall take effect immediately and shall be dated March 9, 2026

Roll Call: NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin Carried: 4Ayes, 0 Noes

YES excused

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

RESOLUTION NUMBER 26.03-09-3

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ROY PERRY FROM THE

TOWN OF BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 25, 2026.

MOTION: Mr. Weaver SECOND: Mr. Bruno

WHEREAS, Roy Perry has recommended that Town Board accepts his resignation offered

February 25, 2026 effective immediately

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Peru Town Board agrees with the recommendation to

accept the resignation of Roy Perry and thanks him for his past service to the Town of Peru

Board of Assessment Review Board and his knowledge in helping to give both the residents and

the Town a fair assessment of properties. His resignation will be effective February 25, 2026.AND, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin Nick Weaver x

excused

Carried: 4 Ayes, 0 Noes

Craig Randall x

Motion by Mr.Bruno; seconded by Mr. Duquette to Approve Murnane Building Contractors Pay

App #8 for Peru WWTP Project.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Duquette; seconded by Mr. Bruno to Approve John W Danforth Company Pay

App#8 for Peru WWTP Project.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER:26.03-09-4

MOTION: Mr. Duquette SECOND: Mr. Weaver

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PERU WPCP UPGRADES – CHANGE

DIRECTIVE M-CD.01 BY THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR K & L

PLUMBING & HEATING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO

EXECUTE THE SAME.

WHEREAS,The Town Board has the Work ChangeDirective M-CD.01 for Projeet #4805 for

Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades contract dated February 23, 2026 and items before it.

WHEREAS, Contractor, K & L Plumbing & Heating is directed to proceed promptly with the

Work Change Directive M-CD.01 as per attached:

Description: Relocation of ERV-3 to improve access for maintenance and service.

M-112- PTA Mechanical Ductwork Plan

M-114 – PTA Mechanical Piping Plan

Directive to proceed promptly with the Work described herein, prior to agreeing to change in

Contract Price and Contract Time, is issued due to:

Necessity to proceed for schedule of other reason. Zero Cost Change Directive

RESOLVED, said proposed Work Change Directive shall be amended with no cost to be

charged against the General Allowance.

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin Nick Weaver x

excused

Carried: 4 Ayes, 0 Noes

Craig Randall x

RESOLUTION NUMBER:26.03-09-5

A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE AN ADVANCED COMMERCIAL

DIAGNOSTIC TABLET COMPATIBLE WITH 80+ MODELS OF LIGHT,MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES OWNED BY THE TOWN AND FOR

THE PURPOSE OF DIAGNOSING THE REPAIRS THAТ ARE NEEDED FOR

THE VEHICLES BY THE TOWN OF PERU HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.

MOTION: Mr. Weaver SECOND: Mr. Duquette

WHEREAS, The Town of Peru Town Board and the Town of Peru Highway Superintendent

has found the need to purchase the Autel Diagnostic Tablet to allow key employees to better

diagnose repairs and maintenance as needed instead of having to bring to a repair shop for the

same diagnostics testing.

WHEREAS, The Town Board has approved the purchase of a new diagnostic tablet for the

purpose of more efficiently and safely diagnosing repairs and maintenance of town vehicles in

house in a timely manner and saving potentially thousands of dollars from the Highway

Department Budget.

WHEREAS, the bid received on February 26, 2026 from NAPA Auto Parts, was the lowest of

three at $4,150.99 (Four thousand one hundred fifty dollars and ninety nine cents) to furnish an

Autel MaxiSYS Diagnostic Tablet and the Town Board and the Highway Department

Superintendent have determined to purchase said tablet, and

NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately and the Town

Supervisor is authorized to sign all paperwork to execute this purchase as soon as possible.

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

excused

Carried: 4 Ayes, 0 Noes

Discussion: Mr. Randall gives an update on the Project to replace Telegraph Road over Dry Mill

Brook. The Bid has been awarded and the Project is expected to be underway soon.

Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Weaver to accept the Project Status Report provided by

C&S.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Other Business

Mr. Bruno asks about insurance coverage of volunteers doing trail maintenance. Mr. Favro says

the Town Insurance Policy will need to be checked to see what is covered.

Mr. Farrell says that at the next meeting he will provide updates on the Lyons Road project as

well as the project on Westcott Road.

Mr. Bruno brings up a culvert on Lyons Rd that needs attention.

Mr. Tetrault says the new wastewater plant is progressing well, and he plans to meet with the

well driller tomorrow.

Mr. Bibeau gives the Board an update on projects happening in the Codes Office and will be

training this week.

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.03-09-6

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN

CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN.

MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. DuquetteWHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices

for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in March 2026.

From Town of Peru Vouchers for March 2026, #202600257 through and including #202600334

Abstract dated 03/04/26.

For the dollar amount totaling: $84,854.46 of that, $15,657.10 was wired, credit cards and

prepaid; and $69,197.36 remaining to be paid for March 2026.

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds said claims, bills, and invoices to be acceptable in form and

reasonable in amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that payment of the aforementioned claims, bills and invoices is approved, and the

Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to make such payment; and be it further,

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

NO

Roll Call: YES Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette x

Mel Irwin Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

excused

Carried: 4 Ayes, 0 Noes

Motion by Mr.Weaver; seconded by Mr. Bruno to Adjourn to Executive Session at 6:30p.m.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr.Duquette; seconded by Mr. Weaver to Return from Executive Session at 7:45 p.m.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Duquette; seconded by Mr. Weaver to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:46p.m.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried