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Smithton board approves $184,000 Bria demolition and multiple police spending items
Summary
The Village of Smithton approved a $184,000 contract to demolish the Bria building and authorized several police department purchases and repairs, including a new patrol car and a roof replacement bid.
The Village of Smithton board voted May 19 to award a demolition contract for the Bria building and to approve multiple police department expenditures. Trustee Todd Reyling moved to award the Bria demolition contract to SOIL Excavating for up to $184,000; the motion passed 5–1 with Trustee Charlie Rogers opposed.
Trustee Jim Elbe moved to allow Police Chief Jason Neff to purchase a new patrol vehicle not to exceed $64,000; Trustee Jim Mourey seconded and the board approved the purchase unanimously. The board also approved up to $5,500 for an awning and handrail for the police department after a motion by Elbe and second by Mourey.
On a separate vote the board accepted the lowest bid for a new police department roof from Brian Thompson, not to exceed $13,000. That vote passed 4–2; Trustees Tim Hopkins and Todd Reyling voted no. The board discussed insurance requirements for the Bria demolition and directed that required certificates be in place within 30 days of awarding the contract.
No specific funding source was stated in the meeting minutes for the Bria demolition or the police purchases. Chief Jason Neff was authorized to proceed with the vehicle and facility purchases within the approved limits. The board approved the items during its regular meeting and then moved on to other business.
The board also authorized routine bills and payroll during the meeting. The next scheduled Committee as a Whole discussion on the Park Master Plan is set for June 9, 2026; the minutes note administrative follow-ups for insurance and contractor scheduling related to the Bria demolition.
