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Resident reports falling debris from downtown building; former official warns of tax‑reform levy
Summary
During public comment at the April 6 meeting a former county commissioner warned of a push to eliminate property taxes and a resident reported falling material from Jump's building that struck her leg and raised safety concerns for downtown pedestrians.
Two members of the public addressed the Willard City Council during the public‑comment portion of the April 6 meeting.
Terry Boose, identified in the minutes as a former Huron County commissioner and state representative, expressed concern that there is a movement to put a levy on the ballot to eliminate property taxes. Boose told the council he sees a lack of experience with the county budget and warned that residents may not understand how cities, villages and townships receive revenue; the minutes summarize his remarks but record no council response or formal follow‑up.
Barb Babcock of New Haven reported that a piece of material fell from Jump's building and struck her leg last week. She said she spoke with the City Manager and that a letter has been sent; she asked the council to address the building's condition, noting downtown foot traffic will increase with spring and summer. The minutes indicate concern for public safety but do not record specific remediation steps or a timeline for action.
The meeting minutes summarize these comments rather than quoting speakers verbatim; no formal referral or emergency action was recorded during the meeting.
