Ravena Village board hears building and water updates, warns residents about billing deadlines and extreme cold

Speaker 1 reported the December building department activity at the Jan. 20 meeting, saying four stop‑work orders had been issued — two on Laura Lane and two on Eastview Drive — involving new construction by the same company. Speaker 1 said the office required additional paperwork; the contractor submitted the paperwork and work has resumed.

On utilities, Speaker 1 said the village’s water‑plant project remains underway and is making good progress. He also warned residents that new fees for unpaid water and sewer bills will begin to accrue on Feb. 7, 2026, and urged timely payment to avoid added charges.

Speaker 2 separately reminded residents to keep fire hydrants clear of snow — even an inch or two can obstruct some low hydrants — noting this helps the fire company and could save response time in an emergency. The board also discussed an upcoming period of dangerously cold weather and urged checking on elderly neighbors and pets.

No formal enforcement actions beyond the described stop‑work orders were recorded in the transcript, and the board did not provide detailed timelines for completion of the water‑plant work during the recorded discussion.