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Resident reports Saturday sewer backup; mayor cites heavy rain
Summary
Jean Sweetwood told the board she experienced a sewer backup at her home on the 3000 block of Cappelletti following heavy rainfall. Mayor Matthews said the village received multiple calls and that "our system couldn't take that much rain at one time."
During the public-comment portion of the June 15 meeting, resident Jean Sweetwood reported a sewer backup in her house on Saturday and asked the board to note the problem. She identified her address as being on the 3000 block of Cappelletti.
Mayor Terry Matthews said he had received several calls about the event and explained that the village system had been overwhelmed by the volume of rain, stating, "our system couldn't take that much rain at one time." The minutes record the comment as the board’s immediate explanation; the minutes do not record any directive to staff for an investigation, repair timeline, or mitigation plan.
No trustee motions or votes were recorded in response to the public comment during the meeting minutes. Residents seeking follow-up should contact village staff for status and remediation plans.
