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Trustee moves to abolish water shut-offs; board votes to table until ordinance review
Summary
Trustee Nelson moved to abolish the village's water shut-off ordinance for unpaid charges; the first vote produced three yes and three abstentions, the motion was later rescinded and the board voted to table further action pending review of the ordinance text.
Trustee Nelson introduced a motion to abolish the village policy that allows water shut-offs for unpaid charges, saying he would not support shutting water off to residents. Clare Duran spoke during public comment and called shut-offs a civil-rights violation, urging caution with the ordinance.
The initial vote on Nelson's abolishment motion resulted in three 'yes' votes and three abstentions; the tie meant the chair could not break it. Trustees debated procedure and whether to read the ordinance before deciding. The board subsequently rescinded the abolishment motion and — on a new motion by Nelson and second by Lawrence — voted to table further discussion until the trustees have had time to review the ordinance language and gather documentation.
Trustee Paso repeatedly said she wanted to read the ordinance text before taking action; the board directed staff to provide the ordinance and further documentation for the next meeting.
