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Resident asks why $900,000 set aside for TAP program hasn’t funded pipe replacements
Summary
During public comment a resident asked why roughly $900,000 set aside for tap/water work has not been used for pipe replacement, noting only about 155 residents have applied to date; village staff said they would follow up with legal counsel and report back.
A resident told the Board of Trustees the village has roughly $900,000 set aside for a TAP water program and questioned why the funds were not being used to replace lead‑affected pipes.
“Why they can't just go ahead and change out the pipes so that's why I had the meeting,” the speaker said, adding that only about 155 residents had applied even though approximately 2,000 people were under the program’s watch and urging outreach to increase participation.
The speaker said a meeting had occurred with program staff who indicated they would consult legal counsel and report back. The resident encouraged neighbors to visit Village Hall to complete applications so the opportunity would not be lost.
Why it matters: the TAP program and the availability of funds for water‑system work affect public health and require timely community outreach to reach eligible households. The resident framed the question as a missed opportunity to use existing funds for pipe replacement rather than leaving money unused.
What the board said: communications at the meeting indicated staff would follow up with legal counsel and return with clarifications about program scope and use of funds. No formal vote or allocation was made at the meeting.
Next steps: The resident said she expected program staff to follow up this week with further guidance and encouraged more community members to apply for TAP assistance.
