Board approves grant-writing proposal for Village Hall amid public warnings about eligibility

A contentious public-comment exchange preceded a board vote to approve hiring a grant writer to pursue state funding for a proposed municipal building. Public commenter Nikki urged the Village not to apply, saying the village does not fit the grant profile, lacks the required 50% match in hand, and is not 'shovel ready.' Nikki added, “Bottom line -- if I were your grant writer, I would recommend that you not waste your money applying for this grant.”