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Sleepy Hollow board approves hydrant replacements, sampling stations and a new dump truck
Summary
The board approved a package of public‑works purchases: replacing five aging fire hydrants in the Saddle Club/Hilltop area (total project estimate $67,794.15), buying two bacteriological sampling stations, and ordering a 2026 Ford F‑450 dump truck under a Sourcewell/LYNCO contract for $118,428.
The Village Board approved multiple capital purchases for public‑works and safety during its regular meeting, including replacing five aging fire hydrants, buying two dedicated bacteria sampling stations, and purchasing a new dump truck with a snow‑plow package.
Kyle from public works described an ongoing hydrant replacement program begun last year to phase out older “eddy” hydrants and replace them with Watrous hydrants that the village can more reliably maintain. Kyle said the hydrants selected are typically 40–50 years old and that the program aims to replace roughly five hydrants per year budget‑permitting.
The president read cost figures on the record: replacement hydrants from Ferguson Water Works at $6,578.83 each (five hydrants total $32,894.15) plus water‑services installation at about $6,980 per hydrant; the president summarized the combined project cost as $67,794.15. Trustees discussed scheduling, notification letters to affected blocks, boil‑order procedures, laboratory sampling and sequencing to avoid weekend lab closures. The board moved, seconded and approved the hydrant replacement program by roll call.
On water testing, the board approved purchasing two bacteria sample stations intended to eliminate the need to pull bacteriological samples from fire hydrants and to improve sample‑integrity. The speaker referenced multiple figures in the discussion: one item in the agenda was listed as $14,354, while a later description listed equipment at $33,794 and installation at $10,560. The transcript records both figures; the board approved the purchase and required staff to confirm the final contract and budget coding.
In the streets and highways item, the board approved accepting a Sourcewell award to buy a 2026 Ford F‑450 dump truck with plow package at a reported total of $118,428; trustees discussed the condition of the existing vehicle, long lead times for chassis and build, and the benefit of stainless‑steel dump boxes for durability. The motion passed on roll call.
Board members said staff will provide notifications and schedule work with contractors; Kyle said hydrant work will likely be done in phases and that the village will issue boil‑water orders and follow laboratory testing procedures before lifting them.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
