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Board votes 3–2 to install temporary 'zombie box' rather than relocate lake aerator
Summary
After reviewing a revised Bentley Electric proposal to relocate a 240V aerator, the River Ridge board approved installing a temporary 'zombie box' for $3,098 and deferring a $10,755 relocation proposal for possible FY2026 consideration; vote was 3–2.
The River Ridge CDD Board considered whether to relocate a 240V aerator in Lake E1-C and reviewed a Premier Lakes one-time work order and a revised Bentley Electric proposal that added roughly 125 feet of electrical work. Operations Manager Shane Willis presented the proposals and the board discussed budget implications and the option of installing a temporary power solution.
On a motion by Bob Schultz, seconded by Robert Twombly, the board approved installing a "zombie box" at the existing aerator location at a cost of $3,098. The motion passed 3–2: Schultz, Twombly and Keith Merrill voted in favor; Terry Mountford and Kurt Blumenthal opposed. Board discussion included a suggestion to revisit the $10,755 relocation proposals during FY2026 budget deliberations.
The approval authorizes the temporary installation rather than the more expensive relocation; staff said the relocation and additional electrical work would be revisited in future budget planning if needed.
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