Board amends annexation conditions to protect four community-well properties from forced connection except if the well fails

The board considered an amendment to annexation ordinance No. 25-041 that would remove most triggers forcing properties to connect to village water for four parcels served by a community well, leaving a connection requirement only if the community well permanently fails or is abandoned. Attorney Zemenek said the properties were annexed with multiple conditions in 2025 but the village learned the four properties are served by a shared community well and that forced connection could leave the remaining properties without potable water if the well were disabled.

Real-estate agent Laura Balski described a pending contract and financial hardships for the seller, noting the property is in foreclosure and asking the board to consider waiving fees that could mount before an August 21 closing. "So, my name is Laura Balski. I'm a real estate agent with Baron Warner," she said, and asked the board to consider waivers so the sale can proceed without penalizing the seller. Attorney Zemenek responded that the ordinance does not authorize unilateral destruction of the community well and that the amendment only requires connections if the well stops functioning; the board approved the amendment and acknowledged staff follow-up with the community development director about potential fee considerations.