On August 13, 2002, at 7:25 p.m., at the Community Center, 5N082 LaFox Road, D. Gillen moved the Executive Session of the Open Space Board meeting of July 15, 2002, at Peck Farm, be adjourned. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Judy had not yet arrived. The motion passed. D. Gillen moved the regular Open Space Board meeting of July 15, 2002 at Peck Farm be adjourned. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Judy had not yet arrived. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m., August 13, 2002.
Minutes of a regular public meeting of the Township Board of Campton Township held at the Community Center, 5N082 LaFox Road, St. Charles, Illinois, in said Township at 7:30 p.m. on the 13th day of August 2002.
The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, and upon the roll being called, Neal Anderson, the Supervisor, and the following Trustees of the Township Board, all physically present at said location, answered present: Ric Manser, Donna Gillen, Kathy Judy, John Kupar. The following Trustees were absent: None.
There being a quorum present, the Township Board conducted various business.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Reports:
Sheriff- Sergeant Baloun: Nothing.
Highway Commissioner-Sam Gallucci: Commissioner Gallucci stated brush pickup was begun for all Township residents July first and completed the week of the 15th; all ditches were mowed in Campton Township the second week of July; trees were trimmed along Beith, Campton Hills, Trotter, Whitney and Town Hall Roads, and in the Windings subdivision; the Road District repaired over 400 feet in damages to Denker Road that was caused by construction of Oak Shadows Subdivision; necessary repairs and maintenance was made to all Township vehicles in-house; the road crew laid gravel along Township roadways where needed; the road crew repaired and replaced signs where needed throughout the Township; all intersections in Campton Township were swept by the road crew. For signs that are still being stolen, the road crew is greasing them when they are replaced. J. Kupar asked are you still tree trimming along Beith Road? Answer is yes.
Assessor: Assessor Rottmann stated he will close off the Assessor books and turn them into the County at the end of next month.
Supervisor: Supervisor Anderson stated Administrator Glas and the Supervisor worked with Pat Lindner’s office and obtained a $50,000 grant to pave the parking lot at the Community Center. The audit will be done September 10th. The Board needs to value Corron’s buildings for Torma’s insurance. It was the direction of the Board that the Supervisor and Assessor visit Corron and arrive at the figures. We closed on Mongerson last month. There was 140 people at the Prairie Lakes Forum. We will be submitting an OLT grant request for 1.5 million in the next couple of days.
Approval of Minutes:
Board Meeting of July 9, 2002: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Board meeting of July 9, 2002. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. D. Gillen moved the Board amend the motion to change “7:10 p.m. at Peck Farm” and “July 15, 2002” at the top of page one to “7:33 p.m. at Town Hall” and “July 9, 2002”, respectively. R. Manser seconded the amendment of the motion which passed unanimously. The motion, as amended, passed unanimously.
Board Meeting July 15, 2002: R. Manser moved the Board approve the minutes of the Board’s Open Space meeting of July 15, 2002. D. Gillen seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Prairie Lakes Public Forum / Plan Synopsis: D. Gillen moved the Board accept the Prairie Lakes Public Forum / Plan Synopsis into Campton Township files. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar and passed unanimously.
Planning Commission: Nothing.
Citizens’ Comments: County Board Representative Barb Wojnicki asked whether in combining the Environmental with the Water Committee, could these be added to the Solid Waste Committee. Supervisor Anderson stated no, because Solid Waste is a taxing body. B. Wojnicki asked if Campton Township is going to take a position on Grand Prairie? Mike Tyrrlle stated last nights meeting in St. Charles was an informational meeting. Mayor Willie of Elburn is opposed. It would put St. Charles farther west then either Elgin or Aurora. Mayor Klinkhammer of St. Charles is in favor of this.
New Business:
A. Presentation by American Red Cross: Supervisor Anderson stated they are not here tonight because of the weather. They have a request to use the building.
B. Review and Act Upon All Related Issues for the Resolution 02-3T
i. Authorizing Sale of $8,410,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002B, and
$440,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A, of Campton
Township, Kane County, Illinois, and appointing certain person to act in
Connection therewith.
Dave Phillips stated we are moving toward implementation of the second bond issue. We need to authorize the sale at the next meeting of the Town Board on the 26th. R. Manser asked do we need a temporary adjournment? Supervisor Anderson stated no, because the
26th is a regular meeting night.
The Supervisor announced that the next item for consideration on the agenda was the authorization for the sale of the remainder of the authorized amount of the Township’s general obligation open space bonds and that the Township Board would consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the sale of the bonds and appointing professionals in connection therewith.
Whereupon Supervisor Anderson presented and Dave Phillips explained a resolution which was before the Township Board as follows:
Resolution Number 02-3T
RESOLUTION authorizing sale of $8,410,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2002B, and $440,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002A, of
Campton Township, Kane County, Illinois, and appointing certain persons to act in
Connection therewith.
Trustee Manser moved and Trustee Gillen seconded the motion that said Resolution as
presented be adopted.
After a full discussion thereof, in the presence of a quorum at all times, including a public recital of the nature of the matter being considered and such other information as would advise the public of the business being conducted, the Supervisor directed that the roll be called for a vote upon the motion to adopt said Resolution as read.
Upon the roll being called, the following members of the Township Board voted:
AYE: Anderson, Manser, Gillen, Judy, Kupar.
NAY: None.
Whereupon the Supervisor declared the motion carried and said Resolution adopted, approved and signed the same in open meeting and directed the Township Clerk to record the same in the records of the Township Board of Campton Township, Kane County, Illinois, which was done.
C. Review and Act Upon Quotes for Open Space Sign for Corron Farm: D. Gillen moved item 8. C. be tabled. R. Manser seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
D. Review and Act Upon Quote for Veteran Plaque for Community Center: Clerk Johansen stated the list of the 1949 founding members of Wasco’s American Legion Post 1195 probably includes Mrs. Vanderhoof’s husband (Wasco’s largest Victorian), Abrahanson (Plumbing), Millie Mather (gas station), Mongerson (farm), and Dick Swanson’s father. D. Gillen moved Campton Township spend up to $3000.00 on a veteran’s memorial for the former American Legion Post 1195, now the Community Center, and we consult local veterans on the wording to use. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
E. Review and Act Upon Quote on Semaphore for the Community Center: Nothing.
F. Appoint Members to the Solid Waste Committee: D. Gillen moved the Board appoint Mike Gminski and Greg Van Zandt to the Solid Waste Board. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar and passed unanimously. Clerk Johansen swore in M. Gminski and G. Van Zandt on the spot and signed and sealed their Official Oaths.
G. Review and Approve Ordinance 02-3R for Road District: D. Gillen moved the Board approve Ordinance No. 02-3R adding item seven that says farm and nursery equipment is exempt when being used in its normal course of business. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
H. Union Objections to Campton Township Prevailing Wage Act: Clerk Johansen stated he received objections to Campton Township’s Prevailing Wage Act that he referred to the Township Officials of Illinois, and the Township Attorney, both of which replied these are set by the Illinois Department of Labor so it is not necessary for the Township to do anything. D. Gillen moved the Board accept Township Attorney John Noble’s recommendation to do nothing. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar and passed unanimously.
Old Business: Nothing.
Campton Township Community Park: Nothing.
Bank Statements: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the bank statements. The motion was seconded by R. Manser and passed unanimously.
Claims and Demands for Payment:
Town Fund: R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
Open Space Fund: R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
Capital Fund: Nothing.
Park and Recreational Fund: R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Park and Recreational Fund. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
Executive Session – Personnel and Land Acquisition: D. Gillen moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and land acquisition, and to invite Louise McCay into the session. R. Manser seconded the motion which passed unanimously at 8:38 p.m.
Act Upon Any Appropriate Motions or Resolutions as a Result of Executive Session Discussions: Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session at 9:55 p.m. K. Judy moved the Board authorize the Supervisor to offer up to $44,000.00 per year to Louise McKay, CPA for a forty hour work week. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed. Mike Tyrrlle passed out St Charles planning documents regarding Grand Prairie.
Temporary Adjournment: Supervisor Anderson stated this is not a temporary adjournment because the next meeting where we authorize the bond issue is our regularly scheduled one.
Adjournment: K. Judy moved to adjourn the Board meeting. J. Kupar seconded the motion. By voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk