Valparaiso trustees approve paving, lagoon circulators and other capital spending

The Village of Valparaiso Board of Trustees approved multiple contracts and capital items at its Sept. 9 meeting at the Valparaiso Senior Center.

Trustees approved the monthly finance report and claims after Treasurer review. Village Superintendent Nick Sanders reported notable payments and purchases, including payroll of $17,044.42, a Waterbond payment of $21,612.50 and a Purple Wave purchase of a bucket truck listed as $20,350. The board recorded a Utility Fund payment to VRBA Construction for sewer repairs of $52,410.

On contracts, the board approved a paving contract presented by Sanders. Trustees accepted a propane bid from Otte Oil on a motion recorded during the contracts discussion. Separately, the board approved purchasing four lagoon circulators to improve sewer system operations; Chairperson Dan Homes moved that the village pay half the cost this fiscal year and half in the next fiscal year, a motion that passed.

Fire-extinguisher replacement and inspection bids were presented but trustees postponed final action to allow additional review. The board also approved listing certain old equipment for surplus sale and approving a Bobcat trade-in bid.

The meeting record shows routine claims across multiple funds (Sewer, Operations, General and Utility) for utilities, repairs, software subscriptions, and other operating expenses.

The board adjourned at 8:37 p.m.; follow-ups assigned in this area include further vetting of extinguisher bids and continued work on small-scale public-works repairs noted by Sanders.