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Board approves $3,098 "zombie box" instead of immediate aerator relocation for Lake E1‑C
Summary
After discussing a revised Bentley Electric proposal and budget timing, the River Ridge board approved installing a temporary "zombie box" for the Lake E1‑C aeration system for $3,098; the motion passed 3-2 with two supervisors dissenting.
District operations manager Shane Willis presented Premier Lakes’ one-time work order and a revised Bentley Electric proposal adding an additional 125 feet of electrical work to move an aeration system in Lake E1‑C.
Board members discussed budget implications and an alternative to immediate relocation: installing a "zombie box" at the existing location and revisiting the proposed $10,755 relocation during FY2026 budget discussions. On motion, the Board approved installing a zombie box for $3,098. The vote passed 3-2, with Mr. Schultz, Mr. Twombly and Mr. Merrill voting in favor and Mr. Mountford and Mr. Blumenthal dissenting.
The board’s temporary fix preserves aeration service while deferring a higher-cost relocation to the next budget cycle.
