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Chief Copeland urges purchase of 27 acres to protect future water sources; price question raised
Summary
Chief Copeland described negotiations to buy about 27 acres from O'Banion to protect future water sources; members questioned whether spending about $500,000 was necessary given existing Village-owned land.
Chief Copeland described discussions with a realtor about purchasing roughly 27 acres from O’Banion to secure future well sites and to protect existing Village water sources. He said the realtor reported no liens or mineral-rights issues on the parcel and that staff were exploring whether an agreement could be reached.
Mr. Lauffer asked whether the Village should spend about $500,000 for additional land when the Village already owns property near the parcel that could serve future wells. Chief Copeland argued the purchase would protect the Village’s water future; members agreed to continue discussion at a later date rather than taking immediate action.
