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Committee clarifies ordinance language, favors 40-foot storage container for Public Works
Summary
After correcting a typo in the draft ordinance ("cards" to "cars"), the committee discussed allowing a 40-foot shipping container at the Public Works site for strictly storage, with staff to return with quotes and siting details for the board.
The Infrastructure Committee reviewed draft ordinance 30-204 on the use of commercial truck trailers and railroad cars for storage and discussed whether shipping containers should be treated similarly. Members noted a transcription typo in the packet and clarified the ordinance should reference "railroad cars," not "cards."
Committee members and staff discussed siting a 40-foot shipping container on the south side of the Public Works building, likely set on gravel or timbers and used strictly for storage (no power unless inspected by the building inspector). A committee member said used containers are commonly available and estimated a delivered container cost could be "$2,000 to $3,000" depending on condition; the committee asked staff to prepare quotes and recommendations for the village board.
The committee decided to present the container option and related storage proposals to the board at Thursday's meeting so the board can make a final determination.
