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Robbins board approves $388,652.09 warrant correction; residents press fiscal concerns
Summary
Trustees approved a $388,652.09 warrant-list correction and tabled selection of a financial-services vendor; several residents used public comment to raise longstanding fiscal concerns and questions about water bills. A finance meeting was scheduled for May 2.
The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees on April 25 approved a warrant-list correction totaling $388,652.09 and voted to table approval of Benford, Brown and Associates for financial services.
Trustee George Brewton moved to table the financial-services contract; the motion carried with Trustees Ernest Maxey Jr., George Brewton, Tiffany S. Robinson, Gregory N. Jackson and Michael Collier Sr. voting aye (Trustee Sharon Dyson absent). Later in new business, Brewton moved and Trustee Maxey seconded approval of a warrant-list correction for $388,652.09; that motion also passed with the same voting pattern.
Multiple residents raised concerns during public comment about the village’s fiscal condition and upcoming water charges. Ms. Westbrook said the village has 'defaulted on bills for over 20 years' and characterized the village as 'broke.' Meeting minutes record questions about whether a water-rate increase would take effect June 1 and what percentage of residents are current on water bills; minutes do not record staff responses or data backing the assertions.
Trustee Brewton requested a finance meeting on May 2 at 5:00 p.m. to review fiscal matters. The meeting minutes note the scheduling but do not include an agenda or supplemental financial documents.
The board also approved an honorary street sign for Lt. Lawrence Hobson and recorded community announcements about outreach events, a pet clinic and other services.
