Warrens board notes $9,300 CranFest vendor revenue, reviews well quotes and aging computers

Chair J. Krultz opened the Warrens Village Board meeting on July 9, 2024, and reported administrative and committee updates including festival revenue and infrastructure items.

The board recorded receipt of $9,300 from CranFest vendor fees — 465 vendors at $20 each — money noted by the clerk as the first payment tied to the event. Public Works Director Brian Knoepker said two quotes have been received for repairs or replacement related to Well 1 and told the board refurbishing the pump could be a less costly option than full replacement. No formal action or contract award was taken at the meeting.

Board members also flagged information technology needs: office computers are seven years old and running Windows 10, which the report noted will no longer be supported after October 2025. The clerk and board discussed that a project scope and plan should be developed to cover replacement of desktops, a server and any board devices. The board did not adopt a replacement plan at the meeting.

Why this matters: the items touch core municipal services and near-term budgeting. Well repairs affect potable supply operations and capital costs; delayed IT replacement could expose the village to unsupported software and security risks if not planned and budgeted.

Next steps: Public Works Director Brian Knoepker is to send the full public works report with quote details to the board for follow-up. The meeting record does not show any vote or contract award tied to the well quotes or IT procurement during this session.