1., 2., 3. The April 7, 2005 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:36 p.m. at the Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar present. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent.
4. Reports:
Sheriff – Deputy Johnson: Absent.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: Commissioner Gallucci reported the road crew snowplowed and salted four days in March; salted intersections, hills and curves, as needed throughout the Township; swept all small intersections on a weekly basis; continued to repair potholes with cold patch throughout the Township; checked all stop signs on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing ones; picked up garbage along numerous roadways throughout the Township; did road patrol throughout the Township checking for standing water, drainage problems, pot holes, and culvert permits; measured and marked roads to be resurfaced this summer; repaired and replaced mailboxes on Palomino and Hastings Drives; installed “Do Not Drive on Shoulder” sign on Brown Road; did landscaping in Cheval de Selle subdivision due to snowplow damage; and did shoulder gravel recovery on Bolcum, Anderson, and Old LaFox Roads. On March 28th the road crew attended flagging classes at St. Charles Township. On April 7th the road crew attended a seminar on West Nile Virus and mosquito control, and were certified to dispense mosquito briquettes for the 2005 season. We are now preparing for summer.
Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann reported tax bills will go out on time this year – May 1st.
Solid Waste District – No Report. D. Gillen stated the reason we went to one company to service the Township was we wanted one trip for wear and tear on Township roads, but Waste Management comes back a second time to pick up recycling.
Open Space Committee – No Report. Township Administrator Glas stated she wants direction from the Board about having livestock this summer on the Corron Farm. It’s within the five acre farmstead. Dave Corron stated it’s about 10 to 15 head. Board direction was it is ok.
Park and Recreation Committee – No Report.
Supervisor – Neal Anderson: Supervisor Anderson stated the Elgin hearing on their proposed annexation into Campton Township will be 7:00 p.m. next Monday at the Hemmins main auditorium. The Campton Township Annual Town Meeting will be here next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
5. Approval of Minutes:
Board Meeting March 8, 2005: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Board meeting of March 8, 2005. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
6. Citizens Comments: Ron Petrucci stated last months Cash Disbursement Report for the spring Newsletter shows Town, Roads and Open Space paying the cost. Township Administrator Glas stated the bill was split three ways, not paid three times. Township CPA McKay added Waste Management will also reimburse the Township for their insert. Township Clerk Johansen stated there will be Township Officials of Illinois (T.O.I.) training for both old and new township officials this summer. The information will be mailed by staff.
7. Planning Commission:
a. Request for Special Use for a Public Stable – Snodell Farms, LLC: Walter Snodell spoke on behalf of his request for special use for a public stable. He stated he wants to expand from 20 stalls to 40 stalls and put in a larger outdoor arena. There’s a threshold above which you are no longer a private facility but a commercial one. They want to put on clinics that may have as much as 40 people on site for several days for a clinic. There may be 10 clinics per year. They have plenty of parking. D. Gillen moved the Board adopt the Plan Commission recommendation to encourage the special use zoning request of the petitioner. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
8. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
a. Review and Act Upon Appointment to Solid Waste District – Mark Gordon: N. Anderson recommended Mark Gordon for appointment to the Solid Waste District. D. Gillen moved the Board appoint Mark Gordon to the Solid Waste District. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
b. Review and Act Upon Contract for Soccer Fields – Tri-City Soccer Association: Tom Stutesman spoke on behalf of the Tri-Cities Soccer Association stating they request approval of the contract and will use the fields Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. D. Gillen moved the Board approve the contract between Campton Township and the Tri-Cities Soccer Association. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
c. Review and Act Upon Change Order Proposals for Corron White House Restoration – A.R. Bex & Sons, Inc.: Township Administrator Glas stated the Corron White House restoration is coming along well. The roof, rotten siding, and windows are replaced. We are waiting on the brick work. We need a change order for flashings and painting that needs to be done before its primed. D. Gillen moved the Board approve $3,653.00 to A.R. Bex & Sons, Inc. for galvanized metal flashing, and for two coats of oil based finish paint for the exterior windows, and to finish coat the front entrance overhang and corbels. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
d. Review and Act Upon Approve Entrance Sign for LaFox Fields –3-D Resource: A. Rottmann stated this is intergovernmental cooperation between Campton Township and the Forest Preserve. Administrator Glas stated she will go out to bid with a “not to exceed” amount. J. Kupar stated Boys Baseball will contribute their part. J. Kupar moved the Board approve an amount not to exceed $1,585.00 for the entrance sign. D. Gillen seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
e. Review and Act Upon Budget and Appropriation Town Fund Ordinance 05-1T: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Campton Township General Town Fund Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 05-1T. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The Ordinance passed.
f. Review and Act Upon Budget and Appropriation Road and Bridge Fund 05-1R: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Campton Township Road and Bridge Fund Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 05-1R. J. Kupar seconded the motion. D. Gillen asked do you expect motor fuel tax money to remain the same? Commissioner Gallucci answered yes. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The Ordinance passed.
g. Review and Act Upon Recommendation of Auditor for Annual Meeting: Township Administrator Glas stated we had four auditor bids. Staff recommends Crandall, Crandall & Baert, P.C. They were the low bidder with history. They don’t charge for calls during the year and we have a good working relationship. D. Gillen moved the Board put Crandall, Crandall & Baert, P.C. on the Annual Town Meeting agenda to be considered for Campton Township auditor for fiscal year 2004 – 2005. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
h. Review and Act Upon Approval of Year End Fiscal Report for Annual Meeting: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Campton Township Annual fiscal report for the Annual Town Meeting as written. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
i. Review and Act Upon Additional Expenses for Continuing Support of Corron Farm – Elgin Annexation: Township Administrator Glas stated the original allocation was $5000.00 to fight the proposed Elgin annexation because of our natural areas that touch the proposed annexation area. Now we need more to continue to fight in more public hearings. N. Anderson stated the first six hours was free. J. Kupar moved the Board approve $5000.00 in additional professional fees regarding the proposed Elgin annexation. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
9. 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. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
b. Open Space Fund: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
c. Park and Recreational Fund: None.
10. Executive Session – Land Acquisition and Review of Executive Session Minutes: D. Gillen moved the Board go into Executive Session for Land Acquisition and review of Executive Session minutes. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
11. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action: Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session. D. Gillen moved the Board resume the regular session for 11. a. Old Business. Review and Act Upon Consideration of Opening a Portion concerning Fox Creek from February 24, 2003 Executive Session Minutes. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed.
a. Review and Act Upon Consideration of Opening a Portion concerning Fox Creek from February 24, 2003 Executive Session Minutes: D. Gillen moved the Board approve opening paragraphs numbered one, two, three, seven, and nine from the Executive Session minutes of February 24, 2003. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed. Administrator Glas stated the next step is to get public utility easements to build the sidewalk. D. Gillen stated the County said we don’t need a utility easement to build sidewalks. Administrator Glas will call the County to see if an easement is needed. D. Gillen asked what about a sidewalk from Old LaFox west to the park? Administrator Glas stated the developer will pay to install sidewalks along Old LaFox out of escrow. She will work with Sam Santell of the Development Department to get the sidewalks built. D. Gillen stated the second question is not as much land for the park as agreed. What about a gazebo? N. Anderson stated the concern is what is the plan regarding stormwater? Administrator Glas stated the last thing is to get the streetlight in. They haven’t turned the Fox Creek roads over yet.
12. Adjournment: D. Gillen moved the Board adjourn the meeting. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted aye. Trustees Manser and Judy were absent. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk