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Oakview residents raise water billing and property‑repair concerns at Lisle meeting
Summary
Two public commenters told the Village of Lisle board they believe Oakview residents are unfairly charged for water, allege missing final inspections on Illinois American Water permits, and said they have contacted the ACLU.
Two residents used the public‑comment period at the June 2 Village of Lisle board meeting to raise longstanding concerns about water service and property damage in the Oakview subdivision and to seek village action.
At the podium, Blake Shrail alleged data and process problems, saying, “the DuPage County website got hacked” and raising questions about a recount and case records that he said rely on that site. He also claimed the village “took $2,000,000 from the Oak View Water Fund to use to upgrade their own water fund” and said the village “gave the permit to Illinois American to destroy $30,000,000 for the private property.” Those claims were presented by the speaker as facts during public comment.
Susan Sorel, who identified herself as a resident of the affected area, said property owners in the annexed area are required by village code to connect to public water but that deeds need to be signed to transfer utility ownership. Sorel said she reviewed village minutes back to 1958 and alleged long‑running failures by the village to address Oakview issues. She claimed final inspections were not completed for many Illinois American Water permits and said residents’ private property was damaged; she urged homeowners to file police reports for that damage. Sorel offered specific billing details: she said her household used about 4,200 gallons in a recent month and she was billed $169.94, adding, “It cost me almost $2,000 a year for water.” She said she has contacted the ACLU and that the group responded with interest.
Village officials did not make a formal response during public comment but later in the meeting Mayor Mullen and Village Manager Cook said the village sent a letter to Illinois American Water and scheduled a meeting with the company in mid‑June to discuss fees and the status of work. The village indicated staff will continue that dialogue; no formal action or vote was taken during the meeting on the Oakview complaints.
