Contrary to reporting in the PCN&R on June 25th it is not "because of "Hawkins' effort to obtain more funds, the matter will be discussed at another meeting."
The matter will be discussed next Tuesday, July 1st because I asked that the Village take time to have more certainty of the final cost of removing the Grove's oil tank and confidence in the condition of the ground under the tank before the Village Board commits to a final purchase price on the Grove.
The Village Highway Department will excavate the oil tank next Monday, June 30th. At that time the Village will have better information about the condition of the site and the final cost of the tank removal.
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I believe the Village would be remiss (if not negligent) if it were to agree on a sale price for this property before knowing with greater certainty that no additional monies will be required to be spent related to the oil tank's removal. In the event the Village uncovers oil-contaminated soil during excavation, the Village will be obliged to undertake a clean up that will cost us all much more than the modest $1,460 price of the tank removal.
I appreciate and respect the fact that despite the fact that they may have disagreed with my concerns, Trustees Campbell, Bowman and Fadde deferred voting to establish the sale price until next week when the Mayor will also be present to discuss.
Many thanks, My Colleagues.
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