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Village hires Safe Step for sidewalk grinding pilot, allocates $5,000
Summary
Director Leitzinger recommended the Safe Step sidewalk-grinding program used by nearby towns and the board voted to commit $5,000 to the program; the company will focus on the most dangerous sidewalks and recommend replacements where grinding is insufficient.
Director of Public Works Leitzinger presented information on Safe Step Safe Sidewalk Solutions, which grinds uneven sidewalks and has been used by nearby communities. He noted many towns start with a $5,000 commitment and the company focuses efforts on the most hazardous sections; if a lip is too large to grind they recommend full replacement.
Trustees voted to hire Safe Step for a $5,000 fee to perform sidewalk repairs in 2026. "Motion was made by McLimans and seconded by Allen to hire Safe Step Safe Sidewalk Solutions for a fee of $5,000 to do sidewalk repairs in the village in 2026. All were in favor. Motion carried," the minutes record. Leitzinger will also draft a plan identifying sidewalks to remove and provide cost estimates for removal where appropriate.
Why it matters: the program directs limited funds toward hazard mitigation on sidewalks and could reduce trip hazards near schools and businesses; the board budgeted roughly $10,000 for sidewalk repair in the proposed 2026 budget and committed half for the pilot.
Next step: Leitzinger to produce a map and cost estimates for potential sidewalk removals and candidate grinding locations.
