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Votes at a glance: Hampshire board approves payables, mower purchase, electronic attendance and pump contract
Summary
The board approved early and regular accounts‑payable lists, allowed electronic attendance for an attorney, purchased a Kubota mower for $23,125.72, and approved a contract for pump/grinder work; roll-call approvals were recorded as unanimous for the motions taken.
At the May meeting the Hampshire Village Board approved several routine and capital items by roll call.
• Electronic attendance: Trustees approved a motion to allow electronic attendance for an attorney representing a board member; the motion passed on roll call (recorded as unanimous).
• Early and regular accounts payable: The board approved an early‑release accounts‑payable list (items already paid due to invoice timing) and the regular accounts‑payable list; trustees asked clarifying questions about impact/transition fees and historical society line items before voting.
• Kubota ZD1600 mower: The board approved the purchase of a Kubota ZD1600 zero‑turn mower from the state contract for $23,125.72 to replace an aging unit, with trustees noting expected parts savings and operational benefits.
• Pump/grinder contract: Trustees approved a resolution to authorize a contractor (recorded in packet and discussed in session) for pump/grinder work at the wastewater facility; trustees discussed repair versus replacement tradeoffs before voting.
Votes were recorded by roll call in meeting minutes and summarized on the record; staff will follow up with contract details and implementation steps where applicable.
