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Makanda approves seasonal porta‑potty at Pavilion after DNR, risk‑management review
Summary
Following guidance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and IML Risk Management, the board approved placement of a Maier’s Tidy Bowl porta‑potty at the Pavilion/Playground from May through October at $80/month with biweekly cleanouts.
The board moved to provide restroom access at the Pavilion and playground after reviewing permitting and liability guidance.
Village Clerk Leslie Yambert reported she contacted the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and IML Risk Management regarding options. Yambert said DNR requires permitted porta‑potties to use holding tanks and that any permanent restroom in the floodway would require a DNR construction permit and flood‑proofing. IML Risk Management recommended renting units so liability sits with the rental business, though contracts may still require the village to accept responsibility for theft, vandalism or damage under some terms.
Yambert presented vendor pricing from Maier’s Tidy Bowl: "Monthly (4 weeks) cost with every 2-week cleanout is $80 per month (6.5 mos. $520.00)," according to the meeting record. The board discussed clearances for servicing and safety‑of‑placement near traffic, and approved moving forward with one Maier’s unit from May through October at $80 per month with cleanout every two weeks. President Shingleton will contact the vendor to set up service.
The decision is limited in scope to one seasonal rental unit; the meeting record notes permanent construction would require additional permitting and floodway approvals.
