Resident reports recurring sewer backups; board agrees to cover Roto-Rooter bill

Jun 17, 2026

Resident Beth Patton said she has endured sewer backups since 2016; trustees agreed the village would cover a $712 Roto-Rooter bill if the problem proves to be the village’s responsibility and voted to accept further investigation.

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Resident Beth Patton told the board she has experienced sewer backups dating to 2016 and that prior digs did not locate the service line; camera inspections remain inconclusive because the camera goes underwater. Mayor Gregory Rogers told Patton the village would cover a $712 Roto-Rooter bill to "put her mind to rest" if the issue proves to be the village's responsibility and trustees voted to accept that approach.

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