The Board of Sanitary Commissioners approved a register of claims totaling $1,627,973.57 at its Jan. 7 meeting.

During discussion a commissioner noted that a street-lining line appeared on the register as a $32,000 charge representing the board's share of a village project. The board also reviewed capital equipment purchases; the chair said two stake-bed trucks are replacing older models and a skid steer was purchased to assist with leaf season and general shop work at sanitation.

Motion and vote: Speaker 2 moved to approve the December register of claims; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with no opposition recorded.

Why it matters: Register approvals authorize payment of operating and capital expenses and provide transparency about the district's spending. The transcript identifies the total, the street-lining entry discussed, and the intended use of the new vehicles.

Quote: "The steak bed trucks are replacing existing...and skid steer is just for help with, leaf season and general shop work and there at sanitation," the chair said.

Ending: The board approved the register and continued to other agenda items.