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Waldo trustees authorize advisory referendum on Millpond Dam in 3-2 vote
Summary
The Village of Waldo Board of Trustees voted 3–2 on Aug. 12 to authorize an advisory referendum on the Waldo Millpond Dam after a debate over referendum wording raised by the village attorney.
On Aug. 12, 2024, the Village of Waldo Board of Trustees voted to authorize an advisory referendum on the Waldo Millpond Dam, approving Resolution 2024-02-01 by a 3–2 margin.
Clerk/Treasurer Lisa Gillette told the board that Attorney Paul Dirkse objected to removing numeric values from the referendum language and submitted alternate wording. After discussion, trustees approved the version the attorney provided, and the motion carried 3 yes, 2 no.
The decision authorizes the village to place an advisory question about the Waldo Millpond Dam before voters; the minutes do not specify the referendum date or the precise ballot wording adopted. The board did not record individual roll-call votes in the minutes beyond the 3–2 tally.
The resolution is advisory, meaning it is intended to gauge public sentiment rather than enact a binding change to village policy. The minutes do not state next procedural steps or timelines for the referendum’s placement on a ballot.
The board adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
