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Board told West Milwaukee must decide on full membership in regional health department by 2025
Summary
Board members were told the Southwest Suburban Health Department requires full membership (instead of a contract) for West Milwaukee to retain a voting seat on the Board of Health after 2025; trustees requested more information on fees and partnership details before deciding.
Chairperson Jane Edgar reported that the Southwest Suburban Health Department informed Village staff that, beginning in 2025, West Milwaukee must be a full member rather than a contracted member to retain a voting seat on the regional Board of Health.
Edgar said the information had not previously surfaced at Board of Health meetings. Trustees asked for more detail on the structure and fees associated with full membership before the Village makes a decision. President John Stalewski said becoming a full member "may be beneficial for the Village," while Administrator Egan noted the current contract runs through 2025.
No formal motion to change the Village’s status was made at the Aug. 5 meeting; the minutes record that the board needs more information before deciding whether to pursue full membership.
