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Residents urge action on right‑of‑way tree maintenance and drainage; attorney cites Village Code 215.120
Summary
During public comment residents raised concerns about right‑of‑way tree maintenance and ongoing drainage from a neighboring business; Attorney Paul Rost cited Village Code Section 215.120, noting property owners are expected to maintain the right‑of‑way.
Public comment at the July 14 meeting focused on two neighborhood concerns. Resident B. Mohr asked about tree maintenance in the public right‑of‑way; Attorney Paul Rost responded by citing Village Code Section 215.120 and stating that the property owner is expected to maintain the right‑of‑way. Mohr also asked for an update on the planned Take 5 business and about potential future uses for any revenue the development generates.
Resident M. Syron reported ongoing water drainage into her yard from a neighboring business roof, saying drainage runs east on Watson down to a storage lot and is causing muddy conditions. The board discussed possible solutions during the meeting; no formal direction, remediation plan or enforcement action was recorded in the minutes.
