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Board approves interim "zombie box" aerator at $3,098 after split vote
Summary
After discussing relocating an aeration system in Lake E1-C and a Bentley Electric proposal adding 125' of wiring, the board approved installing a temporary 'zombie box' at the existing location for $3,098 on a 3-2 vote, deferring larger relocation costs to FY2026 budget discussions.
The board discussed Premier Lakes’ work order and a revised Bentley Electric proposal to relocate the Lake E1-C aeration system farther from homes, which would add roughly 125 feet of electrical work. Staff flagged a $10,755 relocation estimate to revisit during Fiscal Year 2026 budget talks.
Following discussion on budget and a suggestion to install a temporary 'zombie box' at the existing aeration location, the board voted 3-2 to approve the interim solution. "On MOTION by Mr. Schultz and seconded by Mr. Twombly, with Mr. Schultz, Mr. Twombly and Mr. Merrill in favor and Mr. Mountford and Mr. Blumenthal dissenting, installing a zombie box, in the amount of $3,098, was approved," the minutes state.
The board's split vote keeps the immediate repair and aeration functioning while deferring the more extensive relocation and its additional electrical and budget implications to future budget deliberations.
