The Board approved multiple State Revolving Fund disbursement requests for water and sewage utility projects, including lead service line replacements and wastewater plant improvements. They accepted the 4th Quarter 2026 Electric Rates Tracker Adjustment, which accounts for fluctuations in purchased power costs. Furthermore, the Board authorized the write-off of delinquent accounts for the first quarter of 2026 and approved a quote for Siemens CMR reclosers. Updates were also provided regarding storm recovery efforts, ongoing land appraisals, and a request from the State Board of Accounts to align utility wage ordinances with the City of Peru.
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The Board discussed and approved several financial items, including the payment of claims and various SRF disbursement requests for both water and sewage utility projects. Key discussions included the removal of excess sludge from wastewater plant tanks, necessary repairs for the northwest water tower, and the potential impact of these repairs on future maintenance schedules. Additionally, the board reviewed the progress of filter media replacements and discussed the potential to secure additional funding for the lead service line replacement project.
Jul 1, 2026·Board meeting
Peru Utilities Service Board Service Board Meeting Minutes
The board approved claims payments and addressed several key items: the Lead Service Line Replacement (Phase 1) Change Order No. 1, an engineering contract for the Hwy 19 and 300 South sewer relocation, the bid for Arrowhead Bore work, and a proposal for Grissom WWTP SCADA and communication upgrades. Updates were provided on the Long Term Control Plan, city administration projects, property appraisals, and the feasibility of hiring in-house tree trimmers versus contracting services, as well as plans to remove excess sludge from WWTP tanks.
Jun 17, 2026·Board meeting
Peru Utilities Service Board Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several financial and administrative items, including the approval of multiple State Revolving Fund disbursements for the municipal wastewater treatment plant improvements and water utility projects. Additionally, the board approved an engagement letter with Baker Tilly Advisory Group for asset management plans. Key operational updates included a report on recent electric storm outages and mutual aid efforts, resolutions regarding call center data errors, an update on the Lead Service Line Replacement project, and information regarding billing delays for specific zones. The board also noted the upcoming American Public Power Association conference.
