The Boyd Village Board addressed several financial matters Monday, Nov. 9, including preparations for the village’s 2027 budget, employee pay increases and ongoing work on the Patten Street reconstruction project.

The board held a budget workshop at 6 p.m., followed by its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m., both at the village hall.

During the 6 p.m. budget workshop, board members reviewed the 2027 general fund and debt service budgets. The general fund covers the village’s regular operations, while the debt service budget addresses payments on outstanding municipal borrowing. A public budget hearing will be held Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the village hall, for those interested  in attending to give feedback prior to budget adoption.

The board meanwhile also discussed increases in employee compensation and building permit fees, moving later in regular session to raise employee compensation 3.1 percent in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), also adopting the fee schedule.

The Patten Street reconstruction project was a major topic during the regular meeting, with Matt Jacobs of Ayres sharing that asphalt and binder had been laid down, with new street signs and posts expected soon. The project meanwhile crosses Center Street, with a manhole cover on a part of the project plowed by the county extending several inches above the binder. It was thought important to notify county plow drivers in winter to avoid hitting the cover. The final coat of asphalt is being held until spring to avoid introducing potential cracks in the final coat, partly due to a subpar clay soil base. Full grass and asphalt restoration will take place in spring, the contract stipulating 70 percent grass coverage before the contractor is released from obligation.

Village board members meanwhile also approved a request for payment, approving payment request 5 from Skid Steer Guy in the amount of  $224,243.

The Patten Street reconstruction project has been getting done in tandem with the St. Joseph Church timed to coincide so as to prevent unnecessary extra street work. Concrete was being laid outside the church entrance Monday, with planned completion of the entrance later this year.

Returning to Monday board business, another item approved was Resolution 2026-08, adopting a natural hazard mitigation plan for the Village of Boyd.
The plan prepared by the county earlier this year identifies potential risks from natural disasters and establishes strategies to reduce damage to public infrastructure, private property and community facilities. Board approval is required to remain eligible for certain grants.

Another financial matter was the village’s 2027 law enforcement agreement. Board members reviewed the agreement, with the comment that Boyd was in need of more patrols. The Stanley Police Department is currently down an officer.

Routine business included approval of previous meeting minutes, financial reports and payment of village disbursements.

Department reports covered streets, utilities and public works; finance and claims; police, rules and ordinances; parks, health and sanitation; the Fire Board; and Boyd Business Development.
Streets and utilities head Bob Lamarche reported work on plant generators, while the parks health and sanitation report by Trustee Eric Geist made known that Lotz Park is closed.

There was no report by the village president or clerk.

Boyd village board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month in the village hall. The public is welcome and invited to attend.