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Hammond board opens hearing on vacating alleys, tables resolution pending research
Summary
At a June 8 meeting the Village of Hammond opened a public hearing on vacating alleys between Clark and Adams streets after residents raised questions about prior conveyances and a dying tree; the board voted to table Resolution 20260608 for further research.
President Tony Bibeau opened a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on June 8 on a proposal to vacate alleys between Clark Street and Adams Street north of Broadway. Resident Jill Berke, who owns 725 Broadway, said a portion of the alley behind her house had previously been vacated and conveyed to her "some years ago" and asked the board to confirm that record. Resident David Omann asked the board to investigate a dying tree in the alley adjacent to his house.
The board closed the hearing at 7:12 p.m. and then considered Resolution 20260608 to vacate the alleys. Trustee Dan Curran moved to table the resolution until the next meeting so staff can research prior alley conveyances; Trustee Kim Olson seconded. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote.
Why it matters: Alley vacations can change public access and maintenance responsibilities and sometimes reflect prior conveyances; the board’s decision to research the history means property lines and maintenance obligations may change depending on what staff finds. The item will return to a future agenda with the board’s findings.
What’s next: The board instructed staff to research prior conveyances and the condition of trees in the alley. The resolution will be reconsidered at a future meeting once the board has that information.
