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Port Edwards committee moves to table major Chapter 8 rewrite after debate on special assessments and wheel tax
Summary
Committee members reviewed substantial edits to Chapter 8 of the village code, agreed much of the 'special assessments' language should be removed because a wheel tax now funds infrastructure, and voted to table the rewrite to the August meeting while staff confirms prior resolutions and text.
The Port Edwards PLP committee reviewed a proposed overhaul of Chapter 8 of the village code and agreed to table formal adoption until members can review a finalized draft and supporting resolution language.
Members discussed three core changes: adding the term "village clerk treasurer" for consistency, replacing gendered pronouns with neutral language, and removing sections on special assessments (notably section 8.08) because the village now uses a wheel tax to fund curb, gutter and sidewalk work. Amanda advised the committee she will supply the committee with the 2022 minutes and the related resolution language (referenced in the packet as Resolution 2021.05) so the ordinance text can accurately reflect prior board actions. After extended discussion the committee voted to table Chapter 8 to the August PLP meeting so staff can reconcile prior resolutions and prepare a clean draft for review.
