LOYAL. LOCAL. COMPLETE.
During the May 12 Village of Hume board meeting, several key developments took place, including the swearing-in of new trustees and the approval of a bid to begin much-needed gravel and alley maintenance.
The meeting opened with the acceptance of Aaron Richardson’s resignation and the official swearing-in of newly elected officials Jackson Barry, Jacob Neill and Chandra Gerberding. The board also voted to give John Pierce a seat at the table once again.
Seth Eads also took his oath as Mayor and Board President. The board later confirmed committee assignments, with trustees taking on roles in various areas.
Another topic of the evening was the discussion and subsequent approval of a bid for gravel and alleyway rehabilitation. Representing B-elite Landworks LLC, a contractor provided a detailed explanation of the planned work and the specialized equipment that would be used.
Unlike traditional pulverizers, B-elite Landworks uses a machine designed specifically for gravel rather than soil, which allows the resurfacing of existing materials buried beneath years of wear.
“My nubs are a lot longer, and they bring the rock back up to the surface,” the contractor explained. “Even a driveway that’s been grass-covered for 16 years will look like fresh gravel when I’m done.”
The project will focus on four alleyways, with two requiring full resurfacing and the other two receiving spot repairs. The process will include weed control, surface pulverizing, and the addition of new CA-6 rock sourced from Tuscola. The contractor emphasized a transparent and cooperative approach, noting his willingness to work around low-clearance areas and underground infrastructure with advance notice from the village.
“I’m not looking for the whole biscuit; just a piece of it,” he said. “I want to make sure this gets done right.”
According to the timeline presented, the pulverizing will take approximately four afternoons, and the entire project, including new gravel installation, should be completed within two to three weeks, weather permitting.
The board also approved the upcoming fiscal budget hearing date, set for June 9, at 6:50 p.m., before their regular meeting.
A brief mention was made of community service successes, including a recent cleanup effort with local high school students that resulted in the recycling of long-accumulated materials and a rebate check of $1,622.28, which will be placed into the waterworks fund. Eads expressed gratitude for the support from community members and volunteers who contributed to the project.
With new leadership in place and infrastructure projects underway, the village appears ready for steady progress. As the new trustees begin their terms, the board is already moving forward on plans that promise tangible benefits for residents.