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Board declares public emergency after wind damage, approves nearly $100,000 roof contract
Summary
Following March wind damage that blew off a material-storage bin roof, trustees declared a public emergency to exempt standard bidding and approved a contract with New Roofs (vendor quote just under $100,000) to replace the roof; staff said insurers accepted the claim and that hurricane clips will be added to better resist high winds.
Village staff reported that high winds in March blew the storage‑bin roof off and deposited material into the adjacent detention pond; after working with the insurance carrier and liability insurer, staff recommended declaring a public emergency so repairs could proceed promptly without the standard public‑bid timeline. Matthew told trustees the village engaged multiple contractors at the insurer's recommendation and that New Roofs provided the lowest responsive quote.
"It literally blew off, and it ended up in our detention pond," Matthew said when describing the wind damage; he added that the village's insurer and liability carrier had reviewed the work scope, and that the selected contractor's proposal included higher wind‑resistance measures ("hurricane clips"). Trustees voted to adopt a resolution declaring the public emergency and then approved a contract with New Roofs (quote described in the discussion as just under $100,000) to complete emergency repairs; the board adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
