In April 2016, Ms. Lundquist was indicted on two felony counts of official misconduct for allegedly writing off $1,140 in overdue sewer bills owed by two customers. Ms. Lundquist, who has pleaded not guilty, contends she was following the board's directive to clear unpaid bills from the books after the village took over the sewer district.

Mr. Brooks is among those, including former and current board members, who agree with Ms. Lundquist. Lisa Nicholson, a retired Hillsdale trustee who served 14 years on the board, said, "Jane (Ms. Lundquist) was doing what we told her as a board to do."

Mr. Brooks has said publicly that Ms. Lundquist was a scapegoat for the board's spending from the sewer fund in recent years.

He also said he'll likely quit speaking out at the board meetings if the village properly replenishes the wastewater fund and legitimately saves money in the future.

Awaiting developments

Mayor Lambrecht admitted the weigh limit issue has "opened up a whole can of worms," but said the weight limit is a legitimate concern.

"That road he's driving on (Docia Street) happens to be a levee," the mayor said. "So, yeah, it is kind of a concern.