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Village attorney says Hawkeye Land Co. has not proven property ownership in proposed railroad easement
Summary
During an update on a proposed railroad easement, Village attorney Lamb raised concerns about contract language and said Hawkeye Land Co. had not yet proven ownership of the property in question; the issue was listed under the Village President’s agenda.
An update on Hawkeye Land Co. and a proposed railroad easement agreement prompted a legal concern at the Jan. 6, 2026 Carbon Cliff Board of Trustees meeting. "Attorney Lamb expressed concern about the language used in the contract. Hawkeye has not yet proven ownership of the property in question," the minutes state; the line appears under the Village President’s agenda.
No motion or vote on the easement was recorded in the minutes. The board’s village attorney raised the ownership issue as a matter for contract review, indicating the village may require clearer proof of title or more precise contract language before proceeding with any easement agreement.
