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Northfield moves forward with precast restroom for Smith Park; delivery logistics discussed
Summary
Council and staff reviewed plans for a precast restroom at Smith Park (about 9.5 by 10 feet) with a quoted 6–8 week casting/delivery window; officials discussed utility connections, delivery-site access and vandalism deterrence ahead of ordering.
Village engineers and service staff reported progress on Smith Park improvements and discussed logistics for a precast restroom during the April 23 meeting.
Engineer Daniel Collins said the Village received a quote for a precast restroom building that would take about six to eight weeks to cast and deliver from West Virginia; he described the structure as roughly 9.5 by 10 feet. Collins said water and sanitary connections are being planned (water via conduit near Jefferson and Monroe and near the basketball courts) and that electric power could be taken from the pavilion. He advised coordinating delivery‑site conditions with the vendor because the delivery truck must climb a short driveway; Councilmember Alan Hipps and Service Superintendent Jason Walters confirmed the driveway and site access should be adequate but recommended advising the vendor in advance.
Service Superintendent Jason Walters said the Department still needs to relocate a fence, remove dead trees, and address hillside erosion at Smith Park. Councilmember Nicholas Magistrelli said he has pursued bathroom facilities for the park for eight years and welcomed the recent movement on the project. Resident Phil Kneziak suggested installing a camera to deter vandalism to new equipment and restroom facilities; the Mayor said the issue would be discussed further.
The minutes record planning and coordination steps but do not show a formal vote to purchase the restroom on April 23; Collins said he will contact the vendor in the coming weeks. The Council and staff identified staging, delivery access, and site grading as next practical issues to resolve before ordering and installation.
