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Council hears infrastructure, park and gas-station updates; Elm Street waterline grant expected to proceed
Summary
Village staff reported that a new street-sealing product performed well on multiple streets, the Miami Grove clearing project showed visible improvement, the gas station project has advanced with a new septic system and permit, and the Elm Street waterline project is awaiting EPA-related steps while grant funding remains expected.
Village staff and councilmembers provided updates on several ongoing public-works and community-improvement projects.
Police chief and village administrator Jerry Howe reported that a street sealing and rejuvenation product was applied to Princeton, Poplar, Franklin, Stanton and Douglas and that the job went smoothly; he said he is awaiting a company core test to confirm penetration levels. He also said the village’s arborist issued a request for proposals for fall tree removals and that one shelter roof still needs work.
Council discussed the status of a local gas-station redevelopment: contractors have installed a new septic system and building-permit documents were posted after health-department approval. For the Elm Street waterline project, Howe said the village’s engineer has additional requirements tied to EPA considerations and that the grant funding is expected to arrive; council confirmed the grant has not been withdrawn.
Separately, councilmember Sharp described recent clearing work at Miami Grove, calling the result dramatic and said the village will seek proposals for ongoing maintenance and could shift funds to a recurring tree budget line.
Next steps: staff will follow up on core-test results for the street treatment, pursue RFP responses for tree work, and advance Elm Street waterline procurement once engineer and EPA steps are satisfied.
