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Resident raises questions about sewer charges, snow-salt operations and 4th of July oversight
Summary
At public comment, Ron Malechot urged the board to move public comment to follow liaison reports, asked whether fines exist for residents discharging sump pumps into sewers, questioned sewer treatment costs and raised concerns about snow-salt practices and oversight of 4th of July funds.
During public comment, resident Ron Malechot asked that the board allow public comment after liaison reports and raised several operational concerns: apparent imbalance between wastewater treated and potable water, potential costs of treatment, fines for residents discharging sump pumps to the sewer system, snow‑salt practices (including a claim that a salter "sat too high on the truck" and sidewalk salting), and questions about who manages the 4th of July committee money and which board member serves on that committee.
Trustees responded in liaison reports: Trustee Gargiulo said the board had addressed salt and snow concerns and will send DPW staff for training; she also highlighted plans to host youth for an Orange County summer work opportunity. Mayor DiSalvo clarified that no taxpayer funds had been used for the 4th of July committee and encouraged residents to report suspicious activity. The board did not take formal action on the operational or enforcement questions during the meeting.
