Cadott Village Board; LSL project set to be re-bid
By Julia Wolf
After only receiving one bid for the LSL project, where lead and galvanized pipes between the curb stop, and water meter will be replaced, the Cadott Village Board voted to reject the bid and reopen the bidding process, during a meeting Aug. 2.
Rolly Tichy, public works, says the bid came in well over the $5,000 limit. Cedar Corp recommended the village reject the bid and start the bidding process over, with hopes of getting more bids the next time.
The village has a grant to help with the replacement costs, but any cost over $5,000 per residence, is the homeowner’s responsibility.
Randy Kuehni, board member, said he was approached by a citizen who asked if they would be able to replace the pipe themselves, or hire someone they want, to do the job.
Tichy said the work must be done by the bonded contractor, as part of the grant. However, if citizens want to do the upgrade at their own expense, they can hire whoever they want for the work.
The board also discussed the Electric Vehicle Charging Hub Site Host Agreement. The contract is a three-way agreement, where River Country agrees to provide the space for the charging site, Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative will supply, wire and maintain it, and the village agrees to supply power and collect revenue from it.
“Then, there’s provisions in there if River Country wants to buy it down the road, they can,” said board member Russ Falkenberg.
Falkenberg says it has to stay in place for three years, but after that time, the agreement can be ended mutually.
With that in mind, board members voted in favor of signing the agreement.
Members also approved allowing a second driveway for Tom Kyser at 203 E. Mill Ave.
Sandy Buetow, village clerk, says Kyser asked for the approval, in case he ever wants to sell part of the lot, in the future.
“He has enough room there for a driveway,” said Buetow.
A street use permit for The Village Scoop was also approved, for the business’s grand opening celebration Saturday, Aug. 21. Mill Street will be closed from State Hwy. 27 to the first driveway into the school parking lot, from 1:30-6 p.m. that day.
“That won’t be a hindrance coming off of 27, will it?” asked Kuehni.
“That was my only concern,” agreed Falkenberg.
Board president Anson Albarado said it would probably make it safer for the little bit of time it is closed, since people will go in and out.
Under public comment, Kuehni says he has heard complaints about the State Hwy. 27 blacktop project and is disappointed with the job himself. “It’s just a band-aid,” said Buetow. The village is not responsible for that portion of roadway, as it is a state highway, with the state contracting out the work to Chippewa County.
“There’s nothing that the village can do about this,” said board member Eric Weiland.
Tichy also requested a Utilities Committee meeting to discuss the spending priorities for the Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and determine which costs are eligible.
