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Hainesville trustees approve ordinance allowing Groot up to 4% annual rate increase; gas-company ordinance discussed
Summary
At the Jan. 28 meeting, trustees voted to implement a contract provision allowing Groot to raise collection rates by up to 4% annually, effective Feb. 1, under Ordinance No. 25-1-372. Trustees also discussed, but did not record a final vote on, an ordinance authorizing Northern Illinois Gas Company to operate gas distribution lines.
The Village of Hainesville Board of Trustees on Jan. 28 approved an ordinance to implement a contract provision permitting Groot to raise collection rates by no more than 4% annually, effective Feb. 1, 2025, trustees said.
The board adopted Ordinance No. 25-1-372 by roll-call vote. Trustee Richmond, Trustee George Duberstein, Trustee Grace, Trustee George Ann Duberstein, Trustee Hovelt and Trustee Ken Willems voted aye; no nays or abstentions were recorded in the transcript. The motion carried.
Village officials said the increase was authorized by the existing contract with Groot and that implementing the change on Feb. 1 aligns with when Groot implements its rate adjustment. Officials also noted the ordinance language is intended to cover the current year and potential subsequent annual rate adjustments up to the contract cap.
Separately, the trustees considered an ordinance authorizing the Northern Illinois Gas Company to construct, operate and maintain its gas distribution system within village rights-of-way. A motion to approve that ordinance was made and discussion followed; the meeting transcript does not record a final vote or the ordinance's adoption. Officials characterized the action as a continuation of existing service rather than a major new construction project, and said current contracts do not appear to require changes to pipe installation in the village.
No additional legal or regulatory citations were provided during the discussion beyond the ordinance numbers and the company names.
