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Administrator reports big CDL training savings and urges bonds for contractors; paving plans outlined
Summary
Administrator Joe Miller reported a drop in anticipated CDL training costs from about $6,000 to roughly $600 via in-house training, recommended requiring bonds for contractors who break ground to protect infrastructure, and proposed paving projects for this and next year.
Administrator Joe Miller told council the village had previously approved approximately $6,000 for CDL training for two employees but discovered an in-house approach that would lower costs to about $600 total. Miller said the village registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration so current CDL-certified employees can conduct driving training and trainees will complete the online Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) course for about $125 each.
"Saving us a lot—from six thousand to about six hundred," Miller said, noting the change reduces training costs and uses existing staff resources. Council noted the cost savings in committee reports.
Miller also described an incident where a fiber contractor may have damaged a water line and had not posted a bond with the village or county. He recommended requiring companies that break ground to post a bond prior to performance to increase accountability and protect village infrastructure. Council agreed the matter should be reviewed with legal counsel and addressed through the Utilities Committee.
Finally, Miller outlined paving plans: the village is paving Willis and LaSalle this year; proposed projects for next year include West King Street from Maysville Pike to Linden, the alley from West Berkeley to West Main, and possibly Codell Lane depending on funding. He noted county-held funds may be usable as a match for OPWC paving grants.
