Cadott Village Board; CDBG project approved, pending available funding

Cedar Corp. representatives Lynn McIntyre (front) and Len Schreiber talked about a potential Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project, which Cadott Village Board members later approved, Feb. 9, pending funding. The project entails utilities and road repairs along multiple portions of village roads. Photo by Julia Wolf

By Julia Wolf

The Cadott Village Board voted to move forward with a $2.6 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project, provided funding for the village is available, during a special meeting Feb. 9.

Len Schreiber, Cedar Corp., shared proposed work areas and costs, to redo the utilities and road repair along portions of the village roads.

The proposed project would involve Maple Street, Yellow Street, the Yellow Street lift station, a portion of water main connecting from Yellow Street toward the wells, as well as creating redundancy around the village wells.

“We’re trying to do a loop,” said Schreiber, explaining there would then be two water lines to the wells, if one line were to ever go down.

The lift station will be moved off of the cul-de-sac, so it is not on the road, as part of the project.

The estimated cost for the project, by section, is South Maple Street for $481,170; Yellow Street for $1.2 million; Yellow Street lift station for $145,000; the CDBG water loop for $314,000; and the well loop for $514,000.

Board member Randy Kuehni asked if it would be in the village’s best interest to do the section near the wells. Rolly Tichy, director of public works, said it would be catastrophic if something happened to the pipes out there. Tichy says the main put in between wells No. 5 and No. 6 to well No. 3 around 1984.

The CDBG grant would cover two-thirds of the project cost, if awarded.

Members voted to move forward with the five portions of the $2.6 million project, provided the village can secure the matching dollars.

Schreiber also talked about an 80/20 federal grant. The grant covers surface improvements, and storm sewer and culverts.

“The one caveat with the whole thing, is it has to be run through the DOT process,” said Schreiber.

He also showed board members potential areas for projects, as part of the funds. Further discussion of the grant will be on a future agenda.

Members also approved sludge removal from the wastewater treatment plant, for $42,000.

Matt Gindt, assistant water and wastewater operator, explained a company named Synagro, will haul the sludge to Medford.

“It’ll get us to fall,” said Gindt, of the removal. In the future, Gindt says he plans to work with a different company that injects the sludge.

The purchase of a pickup truck for the Public Works Department was also approved. Tichy reported he got three bids, and realized if he purchased a Tommy Gate separate and the department installed it themselves, it would make cost savings for the village. With that, board members voted to approve the lowest bid from Courtesy Ford for $48,057 and a liftgate for $2,600.

The board also approved Don Kolpien as the yard waste site operator for 2022, for $1,200.

As a notice to the public, there will be bulk pick-ups Monday, May 9, and Monday, Oct. 10, for large items, such as furniture.

Clerk Sandy Buetow also says there are housing funds available. Those who would like to learn more about the funding, and if they qualify, can contact the village office for more information.