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Swansea board approves PGAV contract, DESCO camera MOU and two bus shelters; multiple equipment purchases OK'd
Summary
At its Oct. 7 meeting the Village of Swansea board approved a PGAV professional-services agreement (up to $20,000), a DESCO MOU for solar-powered cameras on utility poles (one abstention), a $21,450 purchase of two TIF-funded bus shelters, and several public-works equipment purchases and routine bills.
The Village of Swansea board on Oct. 7 approved several routine and project-specific items, voting to contract with PGAV planners for up to $20,000, accept an updated MOU with DESCO for pole-mounted solar cameras at the Swansea Shamrock Complex, and buy two bus shelters at a combined quote of $21,450 to be paid from TIF funds.
The board approved the PGAV services resolution by roll call with the motion moved and recorded in committee earlier; the professional-services agreement was described in committee as continuing economic-development work and coordinating planned redevelopment tasks. Trustee (speaker 7) moved the resolution; roll call and vote were recorded on the record.
The MOU with DESCO, which outlines installation and liability arrangements for solar-powered camera equipment, passed with one trustee abstaining for conflict of interest. During committee discussion staff said the MOU clarifies liability for village-owned equipment on DESCO poles and noted that the village cannot impose certain taxes on partners.
Trustees also approved a price quotation of $21,450 for two bus shelters along North Illinois 159 (Fullerton) to coordinate local transit pads with Saint Clair County Transit. Staff said the shelters will be purchased from the same vendor used regionally, will be dark bronze in finish and installation will be paid from TIF funds; the board asked staff to prepare a public-communications plan and confirm long-term maintenance responsibilities.
On the capital side the board approved several public-works purchases moved from committee, including a new mower quoted at $65,865, a utility trailer for $6,810 and a 2025 Ford F-150 for $49,300. Trustees discussed timing, surplus of older mowers and budget impacts before the votes.
Separately, the board approved routine matters including payment of bills totaling $763,024.05 and two personnel-related conference and travel requests previously forwarded from the personnel committee.
The board closed without further immediate changes to any approved contracts; staff said follow-up and implementation steps will be coordinated by the relevant departments.
