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Residents, trustees debate LaBella report recommending county interconnect for water system
Summary
A LaBella Engineering report recommending an interconnect with the county drew public concern over higher long‑term costs and potential rate increases. Village officials discussed grant options and next steps but took no formal vote.
A LaBella Engineering study recommending an interconnection with the county drew sharp questions from residents and trustees at the June 9 Village of Fredonia meeting, where a former village administrator warned the county option would raise rates and dramatically increase total lifecycle costs.
Jim Sandreo, a former village administrator and clerk‑treasurer who identified himself during public comment, cited figures from the LaBella report showing an estimated annual average total cost of $7,529,000 for the county interconnect ("Alternate 2") versus $5,766,000 for improvements to the village reservoir and treatment plant ("Alternate 1"). "The difference is $1,763,000," Sandreo…
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