I am sure most of you know the surrounding villages were just sent another letter asking for permission to incorporate and why not if permission is denied. The current letter is from a law firm. This to me is akin to poking a stick at a pit bull. Although the letter was not threatening it is an obvious attempt at pressure on those addressed. The pro-incorporation group is still pushing.
Not being a lawyer I am not qualified to speak with authority on the issue but I doubt there is anywhere in the statutes anything indicating the villages must give permission or put forth reasons they refuse. For that matter I doubt there is anything saying they must even recognize or act on the request. These are independent entities.
I know how most of us react to being pressured. That is evidenced by the reaction of the Candlewick property owners when those wanting to add government decided incorporation was a done deal at the "town halls." Be careful when prodding a pit bull. They have teeth.
Ken Dillenburg