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Township approves $206,831 Baker Avenue contract, hires maintenance worker and outside attorney
Summary
Silver Creek Township approved a $206,831 construction bid for Baker Avenue, authorized a $35/hr maintenance hire with a six-month probation, and retained Town Law Center to assist with Baker Avenue easements.
The Silver Creek Township Board of Supervisors approved several new actions during its March 3 meeting, including awarding the Baker Avenue construction contract, hiring a maintenance employee, and engaging outside counsel for easement work.
On the Baker Avenue project the board accepted the lowest bid, submitted by Kurilla Contracting, in the amount of $206,831.00. The motion to approve the contract carried 3-0-1 (one abstention or absence), as recorded in the minutes. The vote authorizes awarding the contract subject to the usual procurement conditions; the minutes do not list a construction start date or additional contract terms.
On personnel the board approved a job offer for Candidate 4 at $35 per hour with a six-month probationary period (motion by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Chair Helman; carried 4-0). The board also authorized offering the same terms to Candidate 3 if Candidate 4 declines; members noted a likely second hire within 6–12 months to cover an expected retirement in April 2027.
The board approved hiring Town Law Center as a second township attorney to work on easements and issues related to the Baker Avenue project based on terms in an e-mail presented to the board (motion by Vice Chair Geyen, seconded by Supervisor Nelson; carried 4-0). The minutes indicate the attorney engagement is to address easement acquisition and related legal matters; specific contract terms were not read into the record.
The meeting also approved routine business including minutes and payment of bills. The board previewed the 2025 sheriff’s report for presentation at the annual meeting and adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
