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Hillman council hires Dukes Root Control for $29,925 lead‑in audit
Summary
The Village of Hillman authorized Dukes Root Control, Inc. to perform a lead‑in inspection and related cleanup work estimated at $29,925; the work must be completed in October and the company is available the third week of September, prompting the council to approve the contract without additional competitive bids.
The Village of Hillman Council voted Aug. 20 to hire Dukes Root Control, Inc. to conduct a lead‑in audit and related cleanup work at a proposed cost of $29,925. Manager Dave Post told the council the work will "identify lead ins, vacuum dust, remove dirt and inspect saddles" and would take about "a week and a half to complete." The company is available the third week of September but the work must be finished in October, and council members said that timeline left no opportunity to shop around.
Trustee Johnathon Smith moved to hire Dukes Root Control, and Trustee Velma Brown supported the motion; the council voted "all in favor" and the motion carried. President Dave Hornbacher presided over the vote.
Why it matters: the audit targets potential lead service issues and related interior and exterior dust that can affect household water safety. Manager Post presented the contract and schedule to the council; the council authorized the work to ensure the project meets the October deadline.
The council did not record a roll‑call tally beyond noting the motion passed unanimously. The employment of Dukes Root Control was described as a time‑sensitive professional services engagement rather than a competitively bid procurement due to the urgent completion window.
Next steps: Manager Post said the company plans the field work in late September and will complete testing and cleanup by the October deadline. The council did not attach additional conditions to the contract at the meeting.
