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Hebron council approves TAP sidewalk application, community events and employee healthcare choice
Summary
Council approved applying for TAP funds for an Industrial Park Path Connector (5% local match), directed awarding hay rights at Evans Park to a bidder, approved a Christmas Tree burn event and an employee holiday luncheon, and accepted Personnel Committee recommendations to offer employees a choice of health plans.
At its Nov. 26 meeting, Hebron's council approved several community projects and personnel actions, including a TAP grant application, event approvals and a staff healthcare option.
Economic and Community Development Director Brittany Misner said the village has been working with V3 Companies, Ltd. on a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant application to extend a sidewalk or pathway from U.S. 40 to Capital Drive to improve access to the Industrial Park and support active transportation. The project is part of the village comprehensive plan and would require a 5% local contribution; Misner said the village will know early next year whether the funds are awarded and, if funded, the project would be programmed for 2026. Council voted to approve submitting the TAP application.
On parks and events, Mayor Valerie Mockus said the village received a single sealed bid for hay rights at Evans Park; council directed the village solicitor to draft legislation to award hay rights to Paul Medley. Council also approved a proposed Christmas tree burn event (proposed Jan. 2) at Canal Park under Fire Department oversight and an employee holiday luncheon on Dec. 12 at 11:30 a.m.
Regarding personnel matters, Council discussed Personnel Committee recommendations on employee health insurance after committee review of renewal quotes. Deborah Morgan said the initial Anthem renewal quote was 31% (the budget assumed 25%); the committee recommended allowing employees to choose between the renewal plan with a 7% premium share or an alternative plan paid 100% by the village but with higher deductibles. Council moved to direct the solicitor to draft legislation to implement the choice and later approved the proposed employee healthcare options and the property and casualty insurance renewal by unanimous roll-call vote.
Council also accepted a property/casualty insurance renewal that includes cyber insurance and an increase of $7,000 from last year; Morgan said it remained the lowest bid.
