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Council moves to add SMS alerts and explores student service hours for snow clearing; bulk-trash pickup options discussed
Summary
Council asked the Manager to arrange SMS notifications through the current vendor for an additional $10/month, discussed sidewalk snow-clearing solutions including student service-learning hours, and considered adding quarterly bulk-trash pickups estimated at $850–$900 per pickup pending a resident survey.
The Council reviewed communication methods and resident preferences on Dec. 16. Residents emphasized the value of email updates and interest in emergency SMS notifications. The Village Manager said the current vendor, Constant Contact, can add SMS services for an additional $10 per month and the Council requested the Manager to arrange that service.
Council discussed sidewalk snow removal after resident input and noted that only three households failed to clear sidewalks following the most recent storm. Options discussed included community volunteer efforts and offering student service-learning (SSL) hours to encourage youth participation in clearing sidewalks for residents who need help. The Council agreed to explore offering SSL hours tied to community sidewalk assistance.
The Council also discussed an option to add additional quarterly bulk-trash pickups, with an estimated cost of $850–$900 per extra pickup and the potential to collect donations if the vendor can accommodate it. Council suggested conducting a resident survey to assess interest before any change is implemented.
