Pingree Grove approves large wastewater pay application; board hears timeline and cost details on well rehab

The Pingree Grove Village Board approved pay application No. 15 for the wastewater treatment plant improvements project in the amount of $2,540,459.25 as part of the consent agenda on Jan. 21, 2025. Staff said the project is progressing, with electrical and HVAC work underway and digester structure work continuing.

The board also received a public‑works update on a well rehabilitation project. Staff reported that a pump/motor assembly pulled in November has had its motor sent to a Texas rebuilder and that completion has been delayed by a required coupler to join the motor shaft to the pump. A public‑works representative said the contractor estimated a $5,980 cost savings if village staff allow the contractor to move equipment from one well site to the other now rather than wait until fall; however, staff recommended caution about moving equipment before ensuring summer supplies would not be interrupted. The board indicated staff will return with a recommendation and timeline and will budget the work for the coming fiscal year if the board prefers to postpone until fall.

Why it matters: The approved pay application represents a significant cash‑flow milestone for the wastewater treatment plant improvement project. The well‑rehab discussion highlights operational risks if a backup well is not ready before peak demand months and tradeoffs between short‑term savings and reliability.

What happens next: Staff will report back with a timeline and a recommendation regarding whether to move equipment now (realizing the ~$5,980 savings) or budget the work for the fall to avoid possible summer service risk.