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Hebron council directs solicitor to draft legislation to accept roughly 46‑acre land donation after 6–1 vote
Summary
The Village of Hebron council voted 6–1 to direct the solicitor to draft legislation to accept about 46 acres offered by Southgate Corporation, with one councilmember asking for a survey and site visit before final acceptance; the tract is partly outside village limits and largely in floodplain.
Hebron’s council on April 9 directed the village solicitor to draft legislation to accept a roughly 46‑acre donation from Southgate Corporation after a roll‑call vote that concluded 6–1.
Village Administrator Jung‑Han Chen presented maps showing the tract and told council that the land — most of which lies outside Hebron limits or in floodplain — is unlikely to support development but could be used for flood retention or recreation. Chen said ownership would let the village apply for grants and control maintenance costs.
The motion to direct Solicitor Wesley K. Untied to draft the acceptance legislation was made by Council President Randy Wolf and seconded by Councilmember Annelle Porter. All councilmembers present voted in favor except Councilmember Kenney Nauer, who voted against the motion and asked that the parcel be surveyed and walked before final acceptance.
Mayor Valerie Mockus said accepting the property would allow the village to address a log jam on the land and pursue flood‑management options. Councilmember Nauer did not elaborate on his objection in the minutes beyond requesting a survey and a site visit.
The council instructed the solicitor to prepare formal legislation for a future meeting; the minutes do not indicate a final transfer date or how any future maintenance or management would be funded. Chen said the only expected immediate cost to the village would be a survey and an environmental affidavit from the owner, and he described the parcel’s purchase cost to the village as “less than $10,000.”
Next steps recorded in the minutes: the solicitor will draft legislation accepting the donation for a future council vote, and at least one councilmember has requested further due diligence before final acceptance.
