Lotz Park at Boyd has new dog cleanup waste stations. Made possible in part with a $300 donation from McQuillan Plumbing alongside village funds, the three new dog waste stations are located near park entrances: one near the small pavilion, another by the fire bell, and a third near the dumpsters off the concession stand.
As for park news from Aug. 13 village board, there was maintenance to consider. Among the issues was an overhang concession light and some grill lights, as well as a breaker tripping on some ball field lights. Also listed in park maintenance needs was a pavilion light that wasn’t working. The issues would be addressed.
Also touched on outside the parks report was the fire board update, with the village asked to contribute its portion of the fire truck pumper payment, costing $41,527.41. The total pumper cost is split between Boyd, Edson, and Delmar.
As for police news, Stanley Police Chief Lance Weiland shared several updates.
In computer news, Windows 10 was sunsetting support as of October 2025. The squad laptop wouldn’t support an update, with Toughbook preferred to Dell for a potential replacement. Made for on duty use, the approximately $3,200 cost with full install was something to be aware of moving forward.
Not as immediately pressing but still a good idea to consider with upcoming squad replacement was a ballistic shield and helmet, said to cost $3,000 total. The Boyd squad was purchased in 2019 and currently has 41,000 miles on it, with previous replacement made every 10 years. A 2025 Ford was $40,000, with full outfit making a new squad approximately $65,000. Planning ahead for foreseeable expenses would prevent sticker shock.
Also touched on was the K9 program. With K9 Trey now over eight years old, the program could end for a time, as it required considerable commitment as well as a willing officer to take a new dog once K9 Trey retires.
Closing out the Boyd police update was a coming radar donation from the State Patrol, made after Officer Straszkowski reached out to replace a malfunctioning one. The State Patrol will donate the radar while install cost will fall to the village.