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Trustees to consider $1,500 payment to village's cable operator after room relocation; resolution scheduled for next meeting
Summary
Village cable operator asked to be paid for 58 hours of relocation work to move the cable facility into Village Hall; trustees agreed the cable advisory board's recommendation and asked to place a $1,500 payment resolution (donor-designated funds) on the next meeting agenda.
The village's cable operator asked trustees to approve a $1,500 payment for additional hours spent relocating the cable facility into Village Hall to clear space for a police evidence room. Cable committee members said the work exceeded the scope of the operator's monthly contract and that the cable advisory board voted unanimously to recommend payment.
Chip (last name given in packet) reported he logged 58 hours on the relocation project and estimated an additional 20 to 30 hours were still required to complete consolidation and equipment adjustments. Trustee Paul Bridal and Trustee Twitchell said $1,500 had already been earmarked from a private donation that was designated for the cable-room move and that the cable advisory board unanimously recommended paying Chip for his extra hours.
Trustees did not vote on the payment at Monday's meeting. Instead they agreed to add a resolution to the next board meeting agenda to authorize a $1,500 check to Chip using the donor-designated funds set aside for the cable-room move. Trustee Twitchell asked the clerk to place the payment on the next agenda; trustees agreed and asked staff to include paperwork documenting the designated donation.
Why this matters Relocating the cable facility enabled the village to repurpose space for police evidence storage and supports continued livestreaming of meetings. The operator said the move required significant extra time; the advisory board recommended compensation from funds that were donated specifically for the cable relocation.
What's next Clerk and treasurer will prepare a formal resolution and supporting documentation of the designated donation for the next board meeting agenda so trustees can vote to release the funds.
