The Peru Gazette

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman, Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman, Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk, Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board, and Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent.

Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman was absent.

The meeting was called to order at 12:00 PM by Mr. Randall, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

RESOLUTION NUMBER:26.06-15.01

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ACCEPTING THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PERU AND LAKE CHAMPLAIN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO UPGRADE A WASTEWATER HOLDING TANK AND PUMP DISCHARGING INTO THE VALCOUR SEWER SYSTEM.

MOTION:   Mr. Weaver     SECOND:   Mr. Barber

WHEREAS, the Town Board has received the maintenance agreement in front of them for the 

holding tank and pump upgrade.

WHEREAS, there is an existing sanitary pump chamber and gravity lines located at the northerly end of the Town Sewer System on the Property, with a capacity of approximately 250 gallons. The chamber originally utilized a Meyers WG20 pump (25 g.p.m.), which was replaced by the Town with an E/ONE pump (15 g.p.m.).

WHEREAS, Owner proposes to remove the existing 250-gallon sanitary pump chamber, the existing E/ONE pump, and to install and operate in their place: (i) a new sanitary pump chamber with a capacity of approximately 1,500 gallons; (ii) an internal lift station to pump effluent to the new chamber; and (iii) a new Zoeller Model 7021 pump which closely mimics the E/ONE pump, together with associated appurtenances, controls, alarms, electrical, piping, valves, and force main/gravity lines, all to better service the restaurant and marina uses on the Property (collectively, the “Facilities”).

WHEREAS, the Plans for the proposed work have been reviewed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Adirondack Park Agency; both have indicated no objections.

WHEREAS, as a condition of the Town’s approval of the foregoing modifications and continued connection to the Town Sewer System, the Town requires, and Owner is willing to enter into, this Agreement, pursuant to which Owner will be responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the Facilities at Owner’s sole cost and expense.

The Facilities are, and shall remain, privately owned by Owner. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as an offer of dedication, acceptance, or conveyance of the Facilities to the Town. The Town does not accept, and shall have no obligation to accept, ownership, operation, or maintenance responsibility for the Facilities. The Town’s review or approval of any plans, specifications, or work related to the Facilities shall not constitute an assumption of responsibility or liability by the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the maintenance agreement is hereby accepted. The Owner shall, at its sole cost and expense, operate, inspect, maintain, repair, and replace the Facilities as necessary to keep them in safe, sanitary, and good working order and condition, and to ensure reliable and continuous service to the Property without causing interference, surcharge, or adverse impact to the Town Sewer System.

 The Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute any further documentation necessary to facilitate the proposal and it is further,

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Roll Call:		YES	NO
	Richard Barber Jr.	x
	Kregg Bruno	absent
	Mel Irwin	x
	Nick Weaver	x
	Craig Randall	x

Carried:4 Ayes; 0 Noes

Motion by Mr. Weaver; seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the Special meeting at 12:12p.m.

Ayes 4, Noes 0                 

Motion Carried