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Village Board tables plan for in‑house snow removal department pending budget numbers
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to delay consideration of forming an in‑house street department for snow removal until staff provides budget figures and equipment‑cost estimates.
Trustee Judy Jahnke moved and Trustee Mike Young seconded to table discussion of creating an in‑house street department to handle snow removal until the board can review budget numbers and equipment‑cost estimates; the motion carried unanimously.
The proposal would shift snow‑removal operations from the village's current arrangements to a new, village‑run unit. Jahnke said more financial details are needed before the board commits to acquiring equipment or staffing. Trustee Dan (Streets) had earlier said he had not yet been able to touch base with the County on related projects, underscoring the need for coordination before any structural change.
The board did not take further action on staffing, equipment procurement or service levels. The motion to table places the item on the board's future work list; trustees identified “Snow removal Dept” on the future agenda. The board will revisit the issue once staff provides cost estimates and budget implications.
The decision was procedural (tabling for further information) rather than a policy adoption; no spending was authorized at the meeting.
