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Oakview residents press Lisle trustees on water, sewer ownership and service disparities; trustee says legal issues are nuanced
Summary
A public commenter alleged long-term neglect and asserted the village owns water and sewer mains, claiming deeds are missing and accusing officials of a 54-year 'cover up.' A trustee later cautioned that a cited 1972 court case is nuanced and suggested legal analysis of current options.
During public comment at the Village of Lisle Committee of the Whole, a resident from the Oakview area criticized the village's handling of water and sewer services, alleged unequal treatment compared with annexed properties, and claimed that deeds for infrastructure are missing.
A commenter (identified in the transcript as a resident from Oakview) said longtime residents were being denied services while recently annexed or nonresident properties were receiving connections. The speaker asserted, "We have pipes that are 54 years old... There is…
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