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Residents raise Wock Lake drainage concerns and question exclusive trash contract plan

Jerseyville City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Public commenters raised worries that Wock Lake work could create drainage issues and asked about the city's exploration of an exclusive city-wide trash contract; Director Manns said the dredging would not cause drainage problems and Mayor Kevin Stork confirmed an RFP was issued to gather proposals for an exclusive contract.

During public comment, resident Lori Woolsey, who lives adjacent to Wock Lake, said she was concerned about drainage problems while the earthwork and dredging work are done. Director of Public Works Manns responded that the planned work "will not cause her drainage problems."

Joe Hagerman followed with concerns about the idea of city-wide trash removal, noting a June 24 motion by Commissioner John Miles and Commissioner Anthony Steckel that began the concept of an exclusive contract. Mayor Kevin Stork confirmed the council voted at that meeting to put out an RFP to gather proposals for an exclusive contract.