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Galena council votes to remove barn on village-owned property after annexation
Summary
Council approved a motion to tear down the barn on a village-owned parcel at 1792 S Old 3C Hwy contingent on completion of annexation. The motion passed 4-1 with Council Member Mike Fry opposing; council will wait to discuss further disposition until annexation is complete.
Mayor Jeff Kinnell told council that Romanelli and Hughes submitted a formal application and that the Planning and Zoning Commission held an open hearing on June 18, 2025 regarding development matters. Council discussed the Village-owned property at 1792 S Old 3C Hwy.
Council Member Zach Hopper moved to tear down the barn after the annexation of the property is complete; Kathy Krupa seconded the motion. The motion passed in a 4-1 voice vote with Mike Fry dissenting. Council agreed to delay additional discussion about the property until the annexation process is finished.
Resident Mary Howard suggested there are salvage options for old lumber; Council President Gillian Doucette asked Howard to send that information to the Village. No timeline for demolition was recorded in the minutes; the decision is contingent on annexation completion.
