Board authorizes water‑operator training, solicits bids for Ed Fagan Drive and OKs $8,024 EFC administrative services contract

The Village of Suffern Board of Trustees on Feb. 3 authorized public works training for a village water employee, approved the solicitation of bids for the Ed Fagan Drive roadway improvements project and authorized $8,024 for EFC administrative services.

Public works staff asked the board to authorize Stephen Cartier to attend a Grade 1 advanced operations and water‑system management certification course for water treatment and plant operators from April 28 through May 2, 2025, at a cost of $1,184.50; trustees approved the request. Charles, representing public works, said the training would help ensure continuity as long‑time plant staff retire.

Trustees also approved soliciting bids for the Ed Fagan Drive Roadway Improvements Project, with a bid due date of Feb. 25, 2025, at 3 p.m. Officials said the project focuses on the road that leads to local ballfields and is intended to improve safety for residents and children using the nearby recreational facilities.

The board authorized EFC administrative services in the amount of $8,024; the motion was moved and seconded and recorded as passed. The transcript identifies the motion but did not specify the contractor name beyond the meeting remark; the article notes the dollar value given during the meeting.

Public works also reported plans to solicit bids for Village Hall exterior work, prioritizing the roof (including asbestos survey work), then windows and cornice/trim repairs. The public works speaker said an asbestos survey had been completed and that roof work would be included in bid documents; trustees directed staff to include ceiling repairs as part of the project scope.

All motions on the items above were recorded as approved by voice vote; no recorded roll‑call tallies were included in the meeting transcript.