MINUTES – Peru Town Board Special Meeting of March 20, 2026
A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, March 20, 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 and Mrs. Christine Crawford,
Town Clerk. Councilman Mel Irwin was excused. Also present were Mr. Matthew Favro, Town
Attorney and Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Mr. Randall, with the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTION NUMBER:26.03-20-01
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF SPECIAL OUTSIDE
COUNSEL OF BOND, SCHOENECK & KING FOR LAND USE MATTERS AND
AUTHORIZES THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE ATTACHED ENGAGEMENT
LETTER.
MOTION: Mr. Weaver SECOND: Mr. Bruno
WHEREAS, the Town Board has found that in the best interests of the Town, we are in need of
outside counsel that specializes in land use matters.
WHEREAS, the Board has in front of them, the basic Terms of Representation from Bond,
Schoeneck & King, PLLC.
WHEREAS, according to those terms, the Town of Peru agrees to pay an upfront retainer fee of
$2,500.00 to cover initial costs and hourly fees will vary from $315.00 to $475.00 per hour with
specific rates reflecting the knowledge, experience and expertise of each individual assigned.
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
Craig Randall x
excused
Carried: 4 Ayes 0 Noes
Motion by Mr. Weaver; seconded by Mr. Bruno to adjourn the Special meeting at 5:03p.m.
Ayes 4, Noes 0
Motion Carried
Posted: March 31st, 2026 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.