The village may hear from Congressman Bill Foster’s office this month whether the Court Street water line replacement project will be funded through the federal stimulus project, according to village administrator Dwaine Van Meenen.
He noted the long-awaited project down the state highway through Cambridge will improve water pressure for firefighting, and representatives from the fire district, school district, the courthouse as well as State Rep. Don Moffitt have written letters of support.
The board approved spending $12,500 for engineering services and $3,000 for a loan application to the I.E.P.A. for the Court Street water line project during the board meeting Monday, March 30. The water line would be changed from four-inch main to 10-inch, according to Mayor Jim Crouch.
“We’re either going to get it through a loan or possibly through grant money,” said Van Meenen.
He noted the village has also applied for a grant to pay 75 percent of the cost of a police car, and the town should hear if it’s successful in two to three months.
A project is coming to fruition to fly American flags on special days at Rosedale Cemetery. A $40 donation will get residents and the general public a 3-foot by 5-foot flag as well as a plaque in memory of any loved one, to be placed at cemetery.
Trustees approved spending up to $2,000 for 60 flags. The board’s cemetery committee has determined how the flags will be spaced on the circle at the cemetery entrance as well as around a tree-lined drive immediately behind it. The initial placing will be at 10-foot intervals. Flags would be flown on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Veterans Day.
The village is anticipating initial donations from Rotary and American Legion organizations. Board members Dale Doubler and Margie Martin said it’s possible the village could recoup all its expenses.
The board also heard Main Street manager Sheryl King’s appreciation for the new Main Street office adjacent to the village hall, which is nearly ready except for carpeting and signs. Main Street’s office is currently in the village hall meeting room.
“I can’t wait to have that space and professional appearance for Main Street,” she said.
The board also renewed the village’s health care contract with United Healthcare for a 10.55 percent increase, $7,348 more than last year, to $72,000-$73,000.
Trustees approved a resolution of support for the 2010 census.
