The Village approved a five-year waste collection contract extension with first-year rates rising from $23.79 to $25.70 per month, along with a new phone system expected to save at least $7,300 annually.
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What this means
Waste collection, yard waste, and recycling services will continue under a 2026–2031 contract, with rates increasing 8% in the first year and 4.5% annually in years two through five. The agreement also adds an annual electronic-waste recycling day. The Village approved a new internet-based phone system with a $1,135.64 monthly cost and a $4,952.74 setup fee, while paving project payments and the appointment of Kathy Williams as Village Clerk were also approved.
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Approved a second amendment extending the waste, yard waste, and recyclable materials collection contract for five years from 2026 through 2031, waiving the bidding process.
Approved waste service rates of $25.70 per month beginning May 1, 2026, compared with the current $23.79 rate; rates will increase 4.5% annually in years two through five.
Approved an annual electronic-waste recycling day as part of the waste contract extension.
Approved a new VoIP phone system at a monthly cost of $1,135.64 and a one-time setup fee of $4,952.74.
Appointed and swore in Kathy Williams as Village Clerk.
Approved final payments of $4,795.37 for the Forest Glen addition to the 2025 paving project and $79,590.75 for the 2025 MFT paving project.
Approved payment of the March 9 warrant list totaling $113,359.76 and a supplemental warrant list totaling $516,373.57.
Approved a raffle license and raffle manager bond waiver for an American Cancer Society fundraiser scheduled for June 5, 2026.
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