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Board discusses park and lake‑lot contracts, boosts tree‑removal budget to $20,000
Summary
Trustees said an updated single lake‑lot lease is being drafted by the village attorney; the board confirmed motor‑fuel tax funds and discussed increasing the tree/removal budget to $20,000 for the year.
Trustees reviewed progress on revising park rental and lake‑lot lease forms and discussed available funds for tree removal and stump work.
Attorney Rabin said he received the old park lease and will "try and polish it" for the board's review. Trustee Nelson and others urged a single standardized lake‑lot agreement to replace multiple floating forms; Rabin said he will produce an updated draft for consideration.
On tree work, Treasurer Merano confirmed the village has motor‑fuel tax funds available: "our 2026 motor fuel tax already been allocated... There’s $10,000.00 to work with." Later in the discussion Merano said the board increased the tree budget to $20,000 for the year. Trustees noted that large trees could cost several thousand dollars each and that stump removal adds to costs.
Next steps: Attorney to provide revised park and lake‑lot lease drafts; trustees will prioritize tree removal candidates and plan contracting within the allocated budget.
