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Proposal to shorten Village Hall hours divides trustees; board moves forward with implementation timeline
Summary
Trustee Baldwin proposed uniform Village Hall hours (7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) starting in August; trustees and staff debated access, lunch breaks and online alternatives; the board took a close vote and directed staff to solicit community feedback and implement notification steps.
Trustee Baldwin moved to amend Village Hall hours so all staff work 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., proposing an effective start in early August to allow public notice. The motion prompted extended discussion among trustees, staff and a public commenter about public access after work, lunch breaks, staff scheduling and the need for additional online services.
A resident, Wendy Yangling, asked whether the proposed hours represent a strict eight‑hour day without a lunch break and whether staff would still be receiving full 40‑hour work weeks. Staff responded that the office would remain open through the noon hour and that many desk staff eat while answering phones; specific work‑hour flexing and PTO options would be handled case‑by‑case.
Trustees disagreed about community impacts: some said the earlier closing is workable and supports staff work‑life balance; others worried that the change would reduce public access during evening hours and asked to wait for more community feedback and online payment options to be implemented. One trustee proposed evaluating the change after 30–45 days with outreach to residents.
On a roll‑call vote the board recorded a split result (announced as 3–2 in favor by the clerk’s call); trustees asked staff to develop an outreach plan and confirm implementation details, including a start date and public notice, before finalizing the shift.
What’s next: Staff will work on communication plans, consider phased or flexible options, and bring back community feedback and any recommended operational adjustments for the board’s review.
