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Riverwoods approves GHA engineering rate increase after brief discussion; one trustee objects
Summary
The board approved an increase in GHA’s rates for village services for 2025; trustees discussed cost drivers and one trustee recorded a nay vote.
The Board of Trustees approved a proposal to set GHA’s rates for village engineering services for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, after a presentation summarizing the firm’s rationale for the increase.
Director White said village staff relayed the board’s earlier concerns to Carissa Smith, the GHA representative, and received a written explanation dated April 10 documenting higher health‑care costs, recruitment and retention pressure, and related staffing cost drivers. The letter is included in the board packet.
Following discussion, the board held a roll‑call vote. The motion passed with one no vote: Trustee Smith voted nay; Trustees Hollander, Clayton, Deacon and Eastman voted aye.
Why this matters: the village retains GHA for engineering services; higher consultant rates will increase future professional‑services expenditures and should be reflected in upcoming budget and contract work plans. The board did not amend contract scope at the meeting; the vote approved the rates as presented.
