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Severe flooding prompts village response; state agencies and contractors engaged
Summary
Trustees and staff reported severe recent flooding that damaged multiple homes and basements; MODOT contracted Prentice Tree Co. to clear bridge underpasses, DNR is reviewing mitigation options, and contact was made with State Representative Bill Allen about escalation and potential Corps of Engineers involvement.
Trustees described severe recent flooding that affected multiple homes, with basements flooded and significant park erosion and tree instability. Public Works and emergency services were commended for their response. MODOT has contracted Prentice Tree Co. to clear debris from bridge underpasses and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reviewing long-term mitigation approaches; trustees also discussed possible engagement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contact with State Representative Bill Allen to explore further assistance.
Trustee Larry Barrera publicly thanked Chairman Terry Bradich and Trustee Mark Benton for overnight response efforts, saying some residents 'are sleeping while Terry and Mark are out there boots on the ground.' Multiple trustees thanked public safety staff and board leadership for emergency response efforts; additional park maintenance and debris removal were assigned to Public Works.
