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Residents debate Wissippi Park bathroom after board accepts town grant and awards electrical contract
Summary
The board awarded electrical work for an ADA outdoor bathroom at Wissippi Park and acknowledged a $25,000 town grant. Residents split over public‑bathroom safety, crowding and hours; proponents cited accessibility and medical needs while opponents voiced concerns about traffic and oversight.
The Village Board approved an electrical contract for a new ADA outdoor bathroom at Wissippi Park and noted the village received $25,000 from the town toward installation. Chair (speaker 5) moved to award the Delcor Electric contract for $3,475, and trustees approved the contract by voice vote.
Public comment during the meeting included sustained debate about whether a park bathroom would create overcrowding, traffic or safety issues. "I think having a bathroom in the park is a tremendous, wonderful idea," a resident who identified herself as speaking from 32nd Drive (speaker 13) said, urging that medical and accessibility needs be prioritized. Opponents raised the possibility of limiting hours, supervision and posting usage times during the summer camp to reduce mixing of campers and general public.
