The Peru Gazette

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Peru Town

Hall. Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Councilman; Mr.

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

Clerk. Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; was excused.

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM by Mr. Randall, with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr.Weaver to Open the Special Meeting.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Barber; seconded by Mr. Weaver to Adjourn to Executive Session at 9:33 AM.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Weaver; seconded by Mr. Barber to Return from Executive Session at 9:48 AM.

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried

RESOLUTION NUMBER:26.05-22.01

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF SPECIAL OUTSIDE COUNSEL OF COSTELLO, COONEY & FEARON, PLLC FOR LAND USE MATTERS AND AUTHORIZES THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN THE ATTACHED ENGAGEMENT LETTER.

MOTION: Mr. Weaver SECOND: Mr. Barber

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 Costello, Cooney & Fearon, 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 $225.00 to $425.00 per hour with specific rates reflecting the knowledge, experience and expertise of each individual assigned.

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, said proposed authorization is approved and the Supervisor is hereby directed to execute the engagement letter attached.

AND, BE IT

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call: NO

Richard Barber x

Mel Irwin x

Nick Weaver x

Kregg Bruno Carried:4 Ayes;0 Noes

YES Excused

Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Weaver to adjourn the Special meeting at 9:55AM

Ayes 4, Noes 0

Motion Carried