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Trustees approve $462 to repair mower used to maintain village property

Village of Ford Heights Board of Trustees · October 12, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a one-time $462 payment to assist Jerry Myers with repairing a lawn mower he has used to cut village property for years; trustees discussed options for future contracting for property maintenance.

Trustees approved a request to pay $462 to help Jerry Myers repair a lawn mower he uses to maintain village-owned property. The mayor (or presiding official) noted that Myers "cut the grass down there at the end of ... Ellis Avenue" and that he had "never asked for a dime," prompting the board to authorize the payment.

The board approved the disbursement by roll-call vote and discussed whether similar maintenance should be handled under a formal contract in the future rather than ad hoc payments. Trustees asked staff to consider longer-term contracting or payment arrangements for property maintenance.