Clarks trustees approve spring maintenance contracts, pool hires and ADA park-bathroom bid

At the April 9 meeting the Clarks Village Board approved several routine public-works and recreation items designed for the spring season. Trustee Chris Langley moved and Trustee Dyrek Zoucha seconded approval of a bid to Manstedt K-Lawn for cemetery tree spraying and mosquito control around the village; the motion passed 4-0.

Trustees also unanimously approved the slate of seasonal pool employees for 2025 on a motion by Trustee Dyrek Zoucha, seconded by Trustee Chris Langley. The hires and wages recorded in the minutes are: Manager Tabitha Rieken, $20.00 per hour; Shelby Hammond and Sierra Konwinski, $16.00 per hour; Kenzie Wruble and Brooke Bannister, $14.25 per hour; Hallie Jo Urkoski, Dakota Gress, and Kenslei Carlson, $12.00 per hour.

On the park project, Trustee Zoucha moved and Trustee Langley seconded acceptance of Thomas Construction’s bid for ADA work on the park bathroom; the vote was 4-0 in favor. The maintenance report noted a recommended repair option for a water main at 107 W Millard — boring under the street for an estimated $1,800 instead of tearing up the bricks — and that the village will purchase roughly $1,000 of Perma Patch for street patching; PCRPPD added a street light at the water treatment plant and pool chemicals have been ordered.

The board discussed a Certificate of Deposit (CD #9206) coming due on May 4, 2025 and agreed to close the CD and transfer funds into the general account while staff researches other investment options. Clerk/Treasurer Kari Podliska announced upcoming community events including a June 14 community-wide garage sale and vendor market.

All motions described above passed by recorded roll-call votes or unanimous consent as noted in the minutes. The board adjourned at 9:46 p.m.