The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Thursday May 28, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present was ; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent. Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman; Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney; Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board and Ms. Kristen Marino, Recreation Director were excused. Absent were Mr. Tyler Jarvis, DeputyHighway Superintendent; Ms. Helen Nerska, Historian, Mr. Duane Bibeau, Codes and Zoning Officer and Mr. T’chaka Sikelianos, Dog Control 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. Irwin to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting

of May 11, 2026.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Irwin to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting of May 22, 2026.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Community Input

Corey Trombley is still looking for information on the LCT agreement. He questions the absence of Mr. Duane Bibeau and Mr. Steve Imhoff.

Teresa Larsen questions the town contract with LCT, she has contacted the new attorney hired

by the town for this case. She complains that the Town Board has no power to make the contract and it should be made by the Town Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Mr. Randall explains that Mr. Bibeau has taken the day off and Mr. Imhoff is busy with the Town of Plattsburgh. He also explains that without the Town Attorney present, he is unable to address their questions.

Discussion Mr. Randall goes over the Project Status Report for the Replacement of Telegraph Road over Dry Mill Brook. The project design is complete and Luck Brothers are expected to start Monday. The project design is currently within the Budget.

Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Barber to accept this report.

4 Ayes; 0 Noes

Motion Carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.05-28.01

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE LAKE CHAMPLIN BASIN PROGRAM AND HELP FROM ADK ACTION, TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT REDUCTION EQUIPMENT.

MOTION: Mr. Irwin SECOND: Mr. Bruno

WHEREAS, the Town of Peru Highway Department under the direction of Michael Farrell has been awarded funding through the Lake Champlain Pasin Program to support the purchase of road salt reduction equipment.

WHEREAS, Through this grant, the Town of Peru will be reimbursed in full for the purchase of the following equipment:

• PWS-Electric Pump Liquid Pre-Wet System with tailgate tank

• PWS-Electric Pump Liquid Pre-Wet System

• Henderson Advantage Brine Maker

WHEREAS, the total project cost is $86,299.48 (Eighty six thousand two hundred ninety nine dollars and forty eight cents) all of which will be covered through grant reimbursement. There is no required local match associated with this funding. AND,

THEREFORE, BE ITRESOLVED, said agreement for the acceptance of the award of monies from the Lake Champlain Basin Program is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute any paperwork necessary

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call: YES NO

Richard Barber, Jr x

Kregg Bruno x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver excused

Craig Randall x

Carried: 4 Ayes; 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER:26.05-28.02

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALLISON

WEBBINARO FROM FULL TIME MEMBER TO ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE TOWN OF PERU PLANNING BOARD.

MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, at a meeting held on April 8, 2026, the Peru Town Planning Board has recommended that Allison Webbinaro be appointed to fill the Town Planning Board alternate seat of Patrick McFarlin to begin immediately.

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the Peru Town Board agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Board and appoints Allison Webbinaro Alternate Member from that of Planning Board full time member.

AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call: Richard Barber Jr. x

YES Nick Weaver NO

Kregg Bruno x

Mel Irwin x

excused

Craig Randall x

Carried: 4 Ayes; 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER 26.05-28.03

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK

MCFARLIN FROM ALTERNATE MEMBER TO FULL TIME MEMBER OF THE TOWN OF PERU PLANNING BOARD.

MOTION: Mr. Barber SECOND: Mr. Bruno

WHEREAS, at a meeting held on May 13, 2026, the Peru Town Planning Board has

recommended that Patrick McFarlin be appointed to fill the Town Planning Board full time seat of Allison Webbinaro to begin immediately.

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the Peru Town Board agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Board and appoints Patrick McFarlin from Alternate Member to that of Planning Board full time member for the rest of Allison Webbinaro’s term.

AND, BE ITRESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call: YES NO

Richard Barber Jr. x

Kregg Bruno x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver excused

Craig Randall x

Carried: 4 Ayes; 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.05-28.04

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF DEBT SERVICE ACCOUNT TO FUNDS THE INVOICES DUE FOR THE H-34 WATER TREATMENT PROJECT.

MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, In order to meet the financial needs for the management of the Town Peru Water

Treatment Project Account, funds need to be transferred from the Debt Service Account Funds to the H-34 Water Treatment Plant Project Fund to cover the payments prior to EFC funding.

RESOLVED, That the Town Board has authorized the transfer the total amount of $12,165.40 (Twelve thousand one hundred sixty five dollars and forty cents) of current invoices to cover the payments for the H-34 Water Treatment Plant Project.

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

YES NO

Roll Call: Richard Barber, Jr. x

Kregg Bruno x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver excused

Craig Randall x

Carried: 4 Ayes; 0 Noes

Other Business

Mr. Bruno brings up the Assistant Rec Director Position. The position has been advertised twice with no applicants. With the summer program approaching, this position must be filled.

Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Irwin to hire Kristen Marino’s daughter to fill this position.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Mr. Barber says the Highway Department is doing a great job paving. The next road to be done is Lapham Mills Rd. Some culverts on this road will need to be addressed Mr. Tetreault gives an update on the wastewater plant project, talks about the aggressive schedule for the Valcour project and the Water Department has been busy repairing sewer lines.

Public Comments on Agenda Items

None

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.05-28.05

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN

CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN.

MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Barber

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices for services rendered and goods provided to the Town in May 2026.From Town of Peru Vouchers for April 2026, #202600695 through and including #202600805

Abstract dated 5/27/26.

For the dollar amount totaling: $1,119,709.19 of that, $24,985.55 was wired, credit cards and prepaid; and $1,094,723.64 remaining to be paid for May 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.

Roll Call: YES NO

Richard Barber, Jr. x

Kregg Bruno x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver excused

Craig Randall x

Carried: 4 Ayes;0 Noes

Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Bruno to