The April 3, 2003 meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:35 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Kupar present.  Trustee Judy arrived at 7:40 p.m. 

Reports:

     Sheriff – Sergeant Baloun:  Sergeant Baloun reported they are out patrolling with their ATVs.  Campton Township has already had criminal damage to the park.  If they are caught they will pay restitution or fix the damage to the park.  The parents are responsible.  The Sheriff has zero tolerance for damage from ATV’s.  They will make arrests, not warnings.  The ATV will be towed.  He took a report from Highway Commissioner Gallucci regarding a dozen road signs that were stolen from January to March 17^th.  This is serious because someone could have a fatal accident without the sign being there.  The Sheriff would prosecute these cases and Sam would be the complainant with the dollar amount.  Residents seem to be apologetic about reporting suspicious activity.  They shouldn’t, because they want to know this, even if it turns out to be nothing.

     Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci:  Commissioner Gallucci reported snowplowing and salting was completed from the last accumulating snowfall, snowplow equipment will be taken off trucks so that spring road work projects can begin, the shoulders were graded on Bolcum, Swanberg, Pouley, Harley, Brundige, Beith, Campton Hills, and Old Burlington Roads, brush was cut down along Campton Hills, Anderson, and Town Hall Roads, stumps were ground down on Wayne Drive and Long Shadow Lane, an inventory of all road signs in Campton Township was taken so that we know when one is stolen, all stop signs and traffic control signs are checked on a weekly basis, the road grader has been out with the warm weather, spring cleanup of debris along township roadways has begun, along with monthly maintenance of township vehicles, and spring clean up of township vehicles.  There are 12,000 bags for leaves at the Highway Department for free distribution to the residents.  Waste Management wants $2.50 per bag with a $25.00 minimum for pickup. 

     Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann:  Absent.

     Supervisor – Neal Anderson:  Supervisor Anderson stated we are meeting early this month because our Annual Town Meeting is next Tuesday on our regular meeting day.  He invited everyone to come. 

Approval of Minutes:

     Board Meeting March 11, 2003:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of March 11, 2003.  R. Manser seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

     Public Hearing March 24, 2003, 7:00 p.m.:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the 7:00 p.m. March 24, 2003 Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Town Fund 03-1T.  R. Manser seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

     Public Hearing March 24, 2003, 7:15 p.m.:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the 7:15 p.m. March 24, 2003 Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance Road and Bridge Fund 03-1R.  R. Manser seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed.

     Board Meeting March 24, 2003:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of March 24, 2003.  R. Manser seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

Planning Commission:  Nothing this month.

Citizens Comments:  K. Judy stated we had a moratorium on building until the water and school issues were resolved.  Should we give direction to the Plan Commission.  D. Gillen said we should put this on the agenda.  R. Manser said the Plan Commission deserves some guidance on this.  N. Anderson said lets put it on our next meetings agenda to revisit it.  J. Kupar said lets get a copy of the letter we sent the County for the meeting. 

New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

A.     Review and Act Upon Setting a Public Hearing for Recreational Needs on Open Space on Beith Road:  D. Gillen moved the Board set a Public Hearing for recreational needs on Open Space on Beith Road, for May 13, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

B.      Review Financial Statements for Annual Town Meeting:  Township CPA Louise McKay gave her report.  R. Manser moved the Board present the Annual Financial Report to the Town Meeting on April 8, 2003, consisting of the General Town, Capital Development, Park and Recreation, General Assistance, Open Space, Road and Bridge, and Road and Bridge Reserve Funds.  D. Gillen seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed.

C.     Review and Act Upon a Motion to Expend Funds for a Concrete Floor in Pole Barn off Beith Road:  R. Manser moved the Board appropriate $9,650.00 for installation of a concrete floor in the pole barn off Beith Road.  The motion was seconded by D. Gillen.  N. Anderson stated the Highway Commissioner would like to use it for storage of equipment.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

D.     Review and Act Upon a Motion to Expend Funds for Campton Historic Agricultural Lands Dinner/Awards for Staff and Elected Officials:  R. Manser moved the Board appropriate $35.00 for Township Administrator Glas to attend the Campton Historic Agricultural Lands Dinner and Awards Ceremony.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  R. Manser moved to amend the motion to spend the appropriate amount for staff to attend the dinner, not to exceed $35.00 per person.  J. Kupar seconded the amendment to the motion.  On a roll call vote on the amendment to the motion, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The amendment of the motion passed.  In a roll call vote on the motion, as amended, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion, as amended, passed. 

E.     Review and Act Upon a Motion to Approve Staff to Attend Conference in Springfield Expenditure for Housing and Meals:  R. Manser moved the Board approve reimbursement expenses for food and lodging for Township Administrator Glas and Township CPA McKay to attend the Springfield Conference, in an amount not to exceed $500.00.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a roll call vote on the motion Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:  None

Campton Township Community Park:

    A.  Review and Act Upon Funding of Completion of Fencing for Tennis Courts at Park:  N. Anderson stated four feet is too short for the fence.  Lets get another bid.  R. Manser moved the Board table agenda item 10. A.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

Bank Statements:  R. Manser stated the bank statements are incomplete this month because our meeting is early.  D. Gillen moved the Board table the bank statements until the meeting of April 28, 2003.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

Claims and Demands for Payment:

A.     Town Fund:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  R. Manser asked what is the $4,400.00 for equipment.  It’s for security monitoring for the fence, per Township CPA, McKay.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed. 

B.      Open Space Fund:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund.  R. Manser seconded the motion.  K. Judy asked what was done for legal services ?  N. Anderson stated we can ask Township Attorney Noble for an explanation.  D. Gillen moved to amend the motion to approve claims and demands for Open Space except for check number 16110, pending further review.  The amendment to the motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a roll call vote on the amendment of the motion Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The amendment of the motion passed.  In a roll call vote on the motion, as amended, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion, as amended, passed. 

C.     Park and Recreational Fund:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Park and Recreation Fund.  R. Manser seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Judy abstained.  The motion passed.

Executive Session – Land Acquisition:  D. Gillen moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed at 8:38 p.m. 

Adjournment: 

     Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session at 8:50 p.m.  R. Manser moved the Board adjourn.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed, and the Board adjourned at 8:51 p.m.  

                                                                             Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                             Richard Johansen

                                                                             Clerk