Village cites reduced water-plant capacity during sedimentation-basin work; board approves interfund transfer for Central Avenue waterline

Village officials told the board on Sept. 16 that a major upgrade at the water plant has reduced operating capacity on some days and prompted temporary water-use restrictions. The discussion matters because the plant work affects supply and triggered conservation measures; the board approved a short-term internal transfer to fund a waterline project. Village staff said replacement of sedimentation basins at the plant has required running the facility at “half capacity on some days as we replace the sedimentation basins.” Officials said residents have been cooperative with voluntary restrictions and that the village is in a statewide drought advisory. At the meeting the board considered and accepted a transfer submitted by staffer Sue Kaye: $29,187.89 from general-fund checking to water-fund checking “regarding the Central Ave waterline project.” In the financial motion trustees also agreed to increase specific line items, including F8340.11 (distribution hourly employee) by $22,670.58, F8340.12 (distribution overtime) by $3,483.59, and F8340.47 by $3,033.72. A motion to accept the transfer was seconded and carried on voice vote. Officials reviewed the village’s outreach during the restriction, noting postings on the village electronic sign, local post offices, the village website, local TV channels and residents’ Facebook pages. Staff also said only a small number of residents (30 of roughly 9,000) were signed up for the Code Red emergency-phone system, so social media and physical signage reached more people. No ordinance change was adopted at the meeting; the transfer provides funds for the Central Avenue waterline work while the plant upgrade continues. Staff told trustees they will continue conservation messaging and report on project spending and plant capacity at future meetings.