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West Milwaukee board awards $283,895 drainage contract, approves new phone system amid one dissent
Summary
At its May 18 meeting the West Milwaukee Village Board approved a $283,895 contract for a foundation drain disconnection project and voted to purchase a new phone system with first‑year costs of $17,702.28; the phone system passed 6–1 with Trustee Craig Schaefer voting no.
The Village Board of West Milwaukee on May 18 voted to award the 2026 Foundation Drain Disconnection Project on South 52nd Street to Mid City Corporation for $283,895. Chairperson John Ragonese moved the contract award; the board approved it on a roll‑call vote.
The board also approved a proposal from Telecom Fitness, Inc. for a new telephone system and related services, with total initial first‑year costs of $17,702.28 and renewing annual costs of $9,362.28. The proposal includes one month free to offset transition costs and an installation timeline of approximately four to six weeks. The phone‑system motion passed 6–1, with Trustee Craig Schaefer recorded as the lone dissenting vote.
Finance business at the meeting included approval of commercial vouchers numbered 35626 through 35676 totaling $355,864.63 and the bi‑weekly payroll dated May 15, 2026 in the amount of $132,017.76; both measures were approved by roll call.
Why it matters: the foundation drain work is a targeted infrastructure project intended to address residential foundation drainage on South 52nd Street; the phone‑system purchase is a multi‑year services commitment that establishes an annual recurring expense and a short transition period during implementation.
Votes at a glance: - Award — Foundation Drain Disconnection Project to Mid City Corporation for $283,895: approved on roll call. - Approve Telecom Fitness phone‑system proposal (first year $17,702.28; annual $9,362.28): approved 6–1 (Trustee Craig Schaefer voted nay). - Approve commercial vouchers (checks 35626–35676): approved on roll call (total $355,864.63). - Approve bi‑weekly payroll (May 15, 2026): approved on roll call (total $132,017.76).
The board did not provide a recorded reason for the negative vote on the phone system during the meeting record. The next regular Village Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
