The Peru Gazette

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday April 27, 2026 at the

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

Councilman ; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman and Mrs. Christine

Crawford, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Ms.

Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board; Ms. Helen Nerska, Historian 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. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Bruno to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting

of April 13, 2026.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Community Input

Teresa Larsen questions the town contract with LCT, and wants to know whose authority allows

for this Contract and were the drafters qualified.

The Board has no counsel present, but Mr. Randall assures Ms. Larsen that the Town Attorney

along with outside counsel worked together to draft the contract.

Corey Trombley reads aloud the FOIL request he has brought with him. He complains that he

can get no information from the Town Board so he is forced to FOIL any documents concerning

the Lake Champlain Transportation properties. Mr. Trombley also questions the position of

Code Enforcement Officer in the town. Mr. Duane Bibeau continues his training toward

becoming certified and Mr. Steve Imhoff is still on the payroll as well.

Discussion: Mr. Randall explains the update on Telegraph Road over Dry Mill Brook and reads

through the Project Status Report

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.04-27.01

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PERU APPROVING AN

EMERGENCY HIRING OF AROLD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE

CLEANING & CCTV INSPECTION OF 8” MAIN SEWER LINE FROM BEAR SWAMP

ROAD TO THE UNION ROAD.

MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Weaver

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 hire Arold Construction Company for the cleaning & CCTV camera inspection

of 8” main sewer line from Bear Swamp Road to the Union Road.

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

the current location where the sewer line break was repaired is in the middle of a homeowner’s

property and before the area is restored the Town needs to be sure it is in proper condition.

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 hire Arold Construction Company at a

cost of $4,350.00 (Four Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents) per day and it

shall be completed as soon as possible;

This Resolution shall take effect immediately and shall be dated April 27, 2026

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette Melvin Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

excused

Carried: 4 Ayes, 0 Noes

Craig Randall xRESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.04-27.02

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESULTS OF INTERNAL CONTROL AUDIT

FOR PROCEDURES AND RECORDKEEPING FOR THE TOWN OF PERU TOWN

COURT.

Roll Call: NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette Melvin Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

MOTION: Mr. Irwin SECOND: Mr. Bruno

WHEREAS, the Town Board has before it the report of Internal Audit for the Peru Town Court

conducted by Town Supervisor, Craig Randall on April 14, 2026, and

WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees with the overall findings of this report of audit;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Town of Peru Board approves and accepts the Internal Controls Audit of

the Town of Peru Town Court with the record of this audit to be included in the official record of

this Board Meeting,

AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

YES excused

Carried: 4 Ayes, 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER 26.04-27.03

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF DEBT SERVICE ACCOUNT TO

FUNDS THE INVOICES DUE FOR THE H-34 WATER TREATMENT PROJECT.

MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Weaver

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 of the total amount of $14,800.90

(Fourteen thousand eight hundred dollars and ninety cents) of current invoices to cover the

payments for the H-34 Water Treatment Plant Project.

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

YES Eric Duquette excused

Carried: 4 Ayes; 0 Noes

Roll Call: NO

Kregg Bruno x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall xRESOLUTION NUMBER 26.04-27.04

A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE RENTAL OF PORTABLE

TOILETS FOR THE TOWN PARKS TO MORRISONVILLE

SEPTIC, LLC FOR THE 2026 SEASON.

MOTION: Mr. Weaver SECOND: Mr. Irwin

WHEREAS, the Town Board has received three (3) bids in response to its

request for same in connection with rental of Portable toilets for the Peru

Town Parks for the 2026 season; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees that Morrisonville Septic, LLC. was

the lowest bidder on the services request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the bid Morrisonville Septic, LLC to provide the

portable toilet rental and services for the town parks for $780.00 (Seven

Hundred Eighty Dollars and Zero Cents) per month and is hereby accepted

and the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute any further

documentation necessary to facilitate and/or consummate the bid contract;

AND IT IS FURTHER

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

excused

Carried: 4 Ayes, 0 Noes

Craig Randall x

RESOLUTION NUMBER 26.04-27.05

A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE WANCO CONSTRUCTION LIGHT TOWER FOR

EMERGENCY USE BY THE TOWN OF PERU HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND THE

WATER/SEWER DEPARMENT.

MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Weaver

WHEREAS, The Town of Peru Town Board and the Town of Peru Highway and Water &

Sewer Superintendents has found the need to purchase the 2015 Wanco Construction Light

Tower for emergency situations during evening hours which have become more frequesnt

WHEREAS, The Town Board has approved the purchase of a new light tower to stay in

compliance with safety guidelines and to keep our workers safe and healthy during nighttime

emergency situations.

WHEREAS, the Wanco Light Tower was on the Quabbin Valley Auction by Talor Rental and

was the only one available. The Town Board and the Highway Department Superintendent have

determined to purchase said tower at a purchase price of $3,499.00 (Three Thousand four

hundred ninety nine dollars and no cents) 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 excused

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

Carried: 4 Ayes; 0 Noes

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.04-27.06

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ERIC DUQUETTE

FROM THE TOWN OF PERU’S POSITION OF TOWN COUNCILMAN

EFFECTIVE APRIL 27, 2026 WHEN IT WAS RECEIVED BY THE TOWN

CLERK.

MOTION: Mr. Irwin SECOND: Weaver

WHEREAS, Town of Peru Town Board accepts Eric Duquette’s letter of resignation dated,

April 26, 2026.

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, the Peru Town Board sadly agrees with the Mr. Duquette’s decision to resign

from his position as Town Councilman from the Peru Town Board due to an increasingly busy

professional and personal schedule. Mr. Duquette believes he is no longer able to dedicate the

time and attention necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position which it deserves. The

Town of Peru thanks him for his unwavering dedication and past service to the Town of Peru.

AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call: YES NO

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

excused

Carried: 4 Ayes; 0 Noes

Craig Randall x

Other Business

Mr. Bruno talks about the importance of a sign by the Silo disc golf course. Ms. Barber explains

that the one quote to build a sign was high. The Town will look for more quotes from other

businesses.

Ms. Nerska held a successful banner raising this afternoon, followed by a reception and

refreshments downstairs. She would like to thank everyone who attended, and a special thanks

to the water department and Mr. Tetrault for getting everything set for today.

Mr. Ricky Barber is here and talks about the flag pole for the marina, which the DEC still has

concerns about regarding lifetime maintenance.

Mr. Farrell is getting ready to start Spring cleanup and there is much to be done. Mud Pond

Road is coming along. He also explains that the Department of Labor is now using purchase

order numbers and contractors now need to be registered with New York State; everything is

moving to online.RESOLUTION NUMBER: 26.04-13.09

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE POST-AUDIT PAYMENT OF CERTAIN

CLAIMS, BILLS AND INVOICES OF THE TOWN.

MOTION: Mr. Weaver SECOND: Mr. Bruno

WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and audited the following claims, bills and invoices

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

From Town of Peru Vouchers for April 2026, #202600536 through and including #202600607

Abstract dated 4/24/26.

For the dollar amount totaling: $1,483,228.39 of that, $17,758.81 was wired, credit cards and

prepaid; and $1,465,469.58 remaining to be paid for April 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

Kregg Bruno x

Eric Duquette Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Craig Randall x

excused

Carried: 4 Ayes; 0 Noes

Motion by Mr. Weaver; seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:35p.m.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried