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River Ridge narrowly rejects aerator relocation, opts for lower‑cost 'zombie box' solution 3–2
Summary
Board decided to postpone relocating the Lake E1‑C aeration system and instead install a 'zombie box' at the existing location for $3,098, with the larger relocation proposal to be reconsidered in the FY2026 budget; motion passed 3–2.
At the Nov. 19 River Ridge Community Development District meeting, staff revisited a plan to relocate the aeration system in Lake E1‑C after receiving a revised electrical proposal from Bentley Electric that added about 125 feet of wiring.
Shane Willis, operations manager, presented Premier Lakes’ one‑time work order and the revised Bentley Electric proposal. The board discussed costs and an alternate, lower‑cost option to leave equipment in place and install a "zombie box" to serve the aerator instead of moving the electrical service immediately.
On motion by Bob Schultz, seconded by Robert Twombly, the board approved installing a zombie box at a cost of $3,098; the minutes record the motion passed with Mr. Schultz, Mr. Twombly and Mr. Merrill voting in favor and Mr. Mountford and Mr. Blumenthal dissenting. The minutes note the board will revisit the $10,755 relocation proposal during FY2026 budget discussions.
The motion was procedural and budget‑focused; the minutes do not record detailed reasons for the two dissenting votes. The board’s action reduces near-term capital outlay while preserving the option to relocate the aeration system if future budgets allow.
Next steps: staff will arrange installation of the zombie box and include the relocation proposal in FY2026 budget planning.
