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Board declines to bill local businesses for DATCP weights-and-measures fee for now
Summary
After staff explained a $1,500 invoice for DATCP weights-and-measures inspections (covering five businesses), trustees decided not to pass the $300-per-business cost to local businesses at this time, citing fairness and administrative overhead concerns.
Danette reviewed a DATCP (Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection) invoice for weights‑and‑measures services totaling $1,500 covering five businesses and asked whether the village should recoup the cost from those businesses.
Trustees discussed administrative overhead and fairness, noting that a flat $300 charge would be disproportionate for businesses with fewer devices. One trustee noted that a business like Quick Trip, with many devices, would pay the same as a single‑device outlet under a flat split. The board agreed not to pursue billing businesses for this cycle and to revisit cost‑sharing if the program expands or the costs increase.
Action taken: No motion was required to do nothing; staff will monitor costs and return to the board if billing the businesses becomes appropriate.
Attribution: All substantive remarks on this item were made by Danette and trustees during the miscellaneous business discussion.
