Three ordinances that deal with everything from flood plains to contaminated wells and village signs, plus two assessment hearings for sidewalks and street improvements all passed the Grantsburg Village Board Monday night.

The only controversial item amongst the four was a plan by the village to extend sewer and water upon request on North Centennial Street.

The village is obligated by law to extend services to home owners when requested, but the work will require assessments against property owners.

One owner, Gene Blomberg appeared at the hearing to protest the $22,000 assessment he’ll have to pay for the project that will include blacktop, sewer and water.

“This is totally unjust,” said Blomberg. “We’re getting nothing for it. It’s equivalent to a $22,000 fine because we’re getting nothing for it,” he said.

“I hope you find a way to keep us from paying for this sewer and water,” he said.

Village President Mark Dahlberg did have an idea. “I think the village should buy a piece of your land and put a fourth well in the village on it and that would help lower the cost,” he said.

It would mean a test well to see if water is available on the lot. “I’d like to look at this idea,” said Dahlberg.

Blomberg said he’d consider such a plan if it would save him some of the assessment expense.

Trustee Roger Panek said the reality is that, “Our hands are tied. We’re trying to help these people (who want the water extension). We’re bound by law to provide sewer and water,” Panek said.

“How can you not approve this project? The people requested water,” Panek added. “I agree,” said Dahlberg.

The project was approved but officials will look into Village President Dahlberg’s proposal for the extra city well.

A SIDEWALK replacement plan for South Pine and South Oak was also approved.

“Rodney (Meyer, village maintenance director) suggested several areas that needed sidewalk replacement,” said Dahlberg.

This project will also be assessed to property owners.

THE ORDINANCES included:

•Flood Plain Ordinance. Written by the Department of Natural Resources, the ordinance is backed by state law.

The new ordinance is stricter than the former one and it affects the campground at Memory Lake, including every camper sitting on wheels at the campground.

“Personally, I don’t think we have much choice,” said Dahlberg.

The ordinance was passed.

•Wellhead protection ordinance and overlay district.

Again, this was written by the DNR, “To protect our wells from contamination.”

“It’s a new ordinance for us,” said Paul Solie of the village maintenance department. He added, “Everyone wants clean water and this protects our water,” he said.

This ordinance also passed.

•Village sign ordinance was also passed by the board.