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Board approves temporary 'zombie box' for Lake E1‑C aerator in 3–2 vote
Summary
River Ridge supervisors voted 3–2 to install a temporary 'zombie box' for the Lake E1‑C aeration system at a cost of $3,098, deferring a $10,755 relocation proposal for consideration in the FY2026 budget.
The River Ridge board approved installing a temporary electrical 'zombie box' at the existing aeration location in Lake E1‑C to avoid immediate relocation costs. Mr. Shane Willis presented Premier Lakes’ work order and a revised Bentley Electric proposal that would add roughly 125 feet of electrical work to relocate the aerator; board members questioned budget impacts and suggested revisiting the $10,755 relocation during Fiscal Year 2026 budget planning.
On motion by Chair Bob Schultz, seconded by Robert Twombly, the board approved installing the zombie box for $3,098. The vote split 3–2: Mr. Schultz, Mr. Twombly and Mr. Merrill voted in favor; Mr. Mountford and Mr. Blumenthal dissented. The motion is recorded in the minutes and the board instructed staff to re-evaluate the relocation proposal as part of the upcoming budget cycle.
