1. 2. 3.     The August 14, 2007 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at the Community Center at 7:36 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Deputy Clerk Glas called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, Judy and Stutesman present. 

4. Reports:

     Sheriff – Wasco Substation Community Policing – Lt. Kramer:  Absent – provided a monthly crime report for the Board.

     Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci:  Foreman James Loveless represented Commissioner Gallucci as he is recovering from surgery. Foreman Loveless stated the GS-88 Slurry Seal is complete in the Township and all the resurfacing is done. The August brush pickup is finished and it went very well. Culvert replacement continues and the crew has been working on sections of the roads in Fox Mill that have collapsed. This requires them to dig out the sand around the pipes and replace with gravel and patch the asphalt. There has been over 15 different spots were this work has to be done, the subdivision was started in the early 1990’s.   

     Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann:  Assessor Rottmann stated that the books should be turned in by the end of September.

     Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt:  Absent.  Trustee Boissonnas informed the board that over 220 people requested the larger recycle bins from the newsletter that went out to all the residents.

      Staff Report – Jack Shouba:    Jack spoke to the board about providing a monthly update on all the open space parcels which will be included in each board packet. Corron Farm is hosting a prairie fest on Oct. 20^th and we would like to make this an annual event, watch for details. Poynor Park is under construction and Boundary markers have been installed at many of the property boundaries. Jim Morgan informed the board that the Mongerson park master plan is in process and would like to represent the board in the meetings with the county and developer as it is finalized.

    Village of Campton Hills – Patsy Smith: absent

    Supervisor – Neal Anderson:  Supervisor Anderson stated that we are getting close to closing on two more parcels of the Harley Woods preserve. Looking for more grants as we acquire property and hopefully the Governor will set aside OLT funds in the next budget.

5. Approval of Minutes:

     a. Board Meeting July 10, 2007:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the minutes of the Board Meeting of July 10, 2007.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, Judy and Stutesman voted aye.  The motion passed. 

6. Citizens’ Comments:  Barb Wojnicki informed the board that Jim Kopek and Christian Boissonnas spoke to the Forest Preserve Commission on the Elgin easement but unfortunately the easement passed 24 to 2 in favor.

7. Planning Commission:  Jim Morgan, Planning Commission Chairman, stated Campton Reserve has still not submitted since April of this year. Canada Corners which was in front of the board back in April was discouraged by Lily Lake. Stonefield Subdivision proposed by B&B is in the engineering phase and will come back to the board one final time. Jim explained that there is a subdivision in Burlington that encourages rural use within the subdivision and would like to watch how that plan works out.

8. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action: 

     a. None

9. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     a. Review and Act Upon Acceptance of Annual Audit:  J. Kupar moved the Board approve accepting the annual audit as presented by Sikich for FY06-07.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, Judy and Stutesman voted aye. The Ordinance passed. 

     b. Review and Act Upon Proposed Eagle Scout Project – Eric Tyrell:  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the eagle scout project for removal of nonnative plants at the park.  The motion was seconded by T. Stutesman.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, Judy and Stutesman voted aye. The motion passed. 

10. Claims and Demands for Payment:

     a. Town Fund:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, Judy and Stutesman voted aye. The motion passed. 

     b. Open Space Fund:  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, Judy and Stutesman voted aye. The motion passed. 

     c. Park and Recreational Fund:  None. 

11. Executive Session – Approve Executive Session Minutes & Land Acquisition:  K. Judy moved the Board go into Executive Session to approve Executive Session minutes, and to discuss land acquisition, and include Township Administrator Glas and Open Space Developoment Coordinator Shouba.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, Judy and Stutesman voted aye. The motion passed and Executive Session began at 8:35 p.m.

12. Adjournment:  Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session.  K. Judy moved the Board adjourn the meeting.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, Judy and Stutesman voted aye.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 

                                                                             Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                             Julia Glas

                                                                             Deputy Clerk