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Dakota board opts to pursue sewer‑pond liner after concrete failure; reviews ILEPA loan request
Summary
Board discussed concrete-setting failure in the sewer pond (exposed rods and cracks) and chose a liner-and-seal approach if Kelsey Excavating confirms no cost and a 30‑year warranty; the board also considered an ILEPA loan draw request for $133,592.45 tied to project pay applications.
Minutes show the board learned that the third section of the village sewer pond had not set properly: exposed reinforcement rods and multiple cracks were reported. Engineer Matt Hansen and contractor Kelsey Excavating inspected the site. The board reviewed two repair options — full removal and rebuild (would delay the project and require a schedule extension) or installing an interior liner with exterior sealant. Board members favored the liner option on the condition Kelsey commits in writing to perform the work at no cost to the village and to provide a 30‑year warranty.
Separately, the minutes list ILEPA WPC Loan 17‑4260 Request #4 for $133,592.45, which aggregates pay application #4 for Kelsey Excavating, invoice #36928 from Willett Hoffman & Associates for $12,963.15 and CFPS, Inc. invoice #03 for $5,000. A motion to approve the loan request was made (motion recorded in the minutes) but a final roll‑call or vote result was not included in the text of the minutes. The board directed staff to secure written warranty and no‑cost confirmation from Kelsey before finalizing repair contracting.
