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Weston committee delays fire‑fee decision pending DOR clarification and grant update
Summary
The Finance & HR Committee moved to postpone action on a proposed fire‑fee ordinance after public comment raised transparency and control concerns; staff will seek Department of Revenue guidance on levy reduction rules and report back on grant outcomes before the committee reconvenes.
The Village of Weston Finance & HR Committee voted to delay a decision on a proposed fire‑fee ordinance after extended public comment and trustee debate about how the fee would interact with levy limits and whether the village could legally cap or partially fund fire service through a fee. The committee agreed staff should obtain clarification from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and confirm the status of a competitive grant before taking further action.
Residents and trustees pressed for transparency and limits on future fee increases. A resident who gave public comment said she was “100% in support of the fire department…
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