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Residents report repeated street flooding and property damage; village staff says public works is following up
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Two residents described repeated flooding on Church Street that damaged cars and homes; public works staff described emergency pumping, storm‑sewer jetting, and routine maintenance and promised follow‑up with the residents.
Two residents addressed the board during the town‑hall portion to report repeated flooding on Church Street that has caused property damage.
One resident recounted prior communications with village staff and inspections after flooding in mid‑2024 and said a recent severe event caused damage to at least three homes and multiple vehicles. The resident asked when the problem would be fixed and for clearer communication from the village.
A second resident said village crews had pumped the street around 3:30 a.m. on a recent night and that the pumping reduced flooding, but that no sustained remediation plan or continued communications followed.
Trustee Porter thanked the residents and committed to personal follow‑up. Public Works engineering (Sean) described the village's typical response: field visits to assess home‑level drainage, recommendations to homeowners (downspout placement, sump pump discharge), street sweeping to prevent drain blockage, storm‑sewer jetting, and targeted pumping during emergencies. Staff said public works is the primary department for drainage concerns and offered to provide contact information and next steps after the meeting.
Trustee Bankole later emphasized the likelihood of increased extreme weather events and asked staff to present refresher guidance for homeowners and to share resources previously provided by the interim village manager. Public works said crews have been out with pumps during the recent events and that they monitor known problem areas.
