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Trustees voice concerns about water-reclamation plan costs and unclear billing impact
Summary
Trustees and a resident revisited a proposal to join a water-reclamation system, with board members warning of higher utility bills and a $1.2 million capital cost and saying more clarity on billing and long-term funding is required before proceeding.
At a public-question segment, resident Brian Maloney asked trustees to explain their votes at a previous town hall regarding the water-reclamation district. Trustees responded that the proposed upgrade would carry significant capital costs and could raise average utility billing for residents.
One trustee summarized the finance concerns: the capital cost could reach about $1.2 million, and engineering work would add roughly $75,000. "The capital cost of the $1.2 million would have been an even bigger impact on the regular bills," a trustee said during the discussion.
Other trustees said the village already pays monthly for contracted maintenance of the existing system and that the village is not yet at capacity; several members said they felt the proposal may have been advanced without clear, straightforward answers on long-term billing and funding. Trustees said they would not rule out future connection but suggested more study before committing the village to large capital expenditures.
No motion was taken to approve a connection or contract at the meeting; board members said they would gather additional financial details and consider further public discussion and committee review.
