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Board ratifies interim water‑operator contract as village pursues staff certification
Summary
The board ratified an interim contract with an external operator to provide licensed water‑system oversight while the village works to certify an in‑house staff member; the contract can be canceled with 14 days' notice and staff expect certification within about six months.
The Beach Park Village Board voted to ratify an interim contract for a licensed water‑responsible operator to staff the village plant while the village pursues an internal employee's certification.
Chair described the contract as a continuation of the village's current arrangement because there is not yet a licensed operator on staff. Staff told the board the external contract runs for one year but can be canceled with 14 days' notice; staff said they expect an employee could obtain the required license in roughly six months, at which time the village could end the contract.
Committee member asked about the contract's out clause and whether the village would need to verify the contract on a rolling two‑week basis; staff confirmed the 14‑day cancellation window. The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution on roll call.
Next steps: the village will continue the interim contract while it supports an employee through certification; the board did not provide additional schedule details at the meeting.
