1. 2. 3. The August 8, 2006 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:45 p.m. at the Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman and Judy present. Trustees Kupar and Koppenhofer were absent.
4. Reports:
Sheriff – Deputy Hain: Deputy Hain was absent.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: Highway Commissioner Gallucci stated suspension of brush pick up signs were made and put up through out the Township, letting residents know that brush pick up has been suspended due to the emerald ash borer infestation. The State of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are looking for funding for an incinerator at the highway garage for burning brush and tree limbs. That is the best way to destroy any emerald ash borer infestation. If we get funding we will be able to do brush pick up in October. We are only able to pick up downed tree limbs by roadways after the Illinois Department of Agriculture inspects them for the emerald ash borer and gives the ok for removal. This was done on Campton Hills and Beith Roads. Tree branches that hung over roadways were inspected and trimmed back. If we get the incinerator it will have controls on smoke and be located well away from residents. The newsletter in August or November will update residents on the status of this problem. Prices went up August 1st. on asphalt but we were already locked in at the April price. On July 21st., four Campton Township road crew, and six other townships, went to Elgin Township to help remove and chip a tremendous amount of storm damage. The road crew trimmed weeds around street signs and intersections throughout the Township, checked all stop signs and replaced missing or damaged ones on a weekly basis, completed the township slurry project on July 24th., installed “Entrance Over the Hill” and suggested “30mph” on the approach to the hill on Denker Road, picked up garbage along numerous roadways, swept intersections on a weekly basis, mowed all road ditches in the Township, repaired two drain tiles on Forest Trail Drive, repainted stop lines and crosswalks on Bolcum, Old Burlington, Beith, Campton Hills, Old LaFox, Town Hall, Anderson and Brown Roads, repainted turn only arrows on Bolcum Road, and crosswalks, and turn only arrows were repainted at Wasco School and Bell Graham School for the beginning of the school year. Patch work repair was done on Beith Road, Crosscreek Lane, parts of Homeward Hill Drive, Chateaugay and Country View Courts; ongoing repair work continues on Denker Road, pothole repair with cold patch continues throughout the Township and maintenance continues on Township vehicles and equipment.
Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann stated we are gearing up on closing the assessment books for 2006. We expect to turn them into the County in six weeks.
Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt: Chairman VanZandt was absent. Solid Waste District member Christian Boissonnas stated Waste Management will not pick up brush due to the emerald ash borer quarantine, but they will pick up grass clippings and leaves.
Supervisor – Neal Anderson: Supervisor Anderson stated Elizabeth Kupar finished decorating the flowerbeds around the Community Center. She got donations to complete it. We sold bricks to put in the parking lot. We have more to sell. See Township Administrator Glas. We received our $400,000 OSLAD grant check from the DNR for reimbursement on the Headwaters work. He was at the County this morning speaking in regard to the proposed RLF easement over Forest Preserve land. There will be a Public Hearing at the Community Center on September fifth regarding the revised Campton Township Land Use Plan. He asked Patsy Smith to give a Preserve Campton update. She stated there was no vote at the Kane County Board meeting regarding the proposed RLF easement over Forest Preserve property because it was not on the agenda. This was to give them time to write the contract. Elgin will soon hold a Public Hearing on annexation of the northwest corner of McDonald and Corron Roads.
5. Approval of Minutes:
a. Board Meeting July 20, 2006: T. Stutesman moved the minutes of the Board meeting of July 20, 2006 be approved. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman and Judy voted aye. Trustees Kupar and Koppenhofer were absent. The motion passed.
6. Citizens’ Comments: None.
7. Planning Commission: K. Judy stated the Board and Plan Commission had a joint meeting last week regarding revisions to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan which will be followed by a Public Hearing on the new plan at 7:30 p.m. September 5, 2006 at the Community Center.
8. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
a. Review and Act Upon Acceptance of Resignation by Trustee Koppenhofer: Recognizing the Certificate of Appreciation that was given to Andrea Koppenhofer for her service and dedication to Campton Township, T. Stutesman moved the Board accept Trustee Koppenhofer’s resignation letter dated August 3, 2006. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman and Judy voted aye. Trustees Kupar and Koppenhofer were absent. The motion passed.
b. Review and Act Upon Appointment to Vacant Trustee Position: There were three candidates. N. Anderson introduced the first who was Sue Sobieski. S. Sobieski stated she is the mother of three children who age from kindergarten to college. She has been a Campton Township resident for nine years and is active at Hosanna Lutheran Church. She is a business owner of car washes in Cook, DuPage, and Will counties. This is the largest car wash business in Illinois. She deals with Chicago and other local officials where car washes are. They require licensing, etc. She loves the area and feels with her background and diversity she can represent Campton Township well. She lives in Split Rail. Her oldest child attended St. Charles East and graduated in 2001. The next one is at St. Charles North. Another goes to Fearson Creek. She works with the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and loves sports. She does running, and weight lifting, etc. K. Judy asked do you have previous government experience? Answer was, none, except for the Poynor Park Ad Hoc Committee. K. Judy asked how do you think Poynor Park was handled? Answer was coming in late she saw the Board take all parties into consideration – all into one big plan in an excellent manner. K. Judy asked have you thought of public service in the past? Answer was she has been busy with family in the past. Next was Bryan Blanco. B. Blanco stated he has lived in Campton Township for eight years. In 2005 he ran for Campton Township Trustee, unsuccessfully, but he is still interested. He has stayed informed, reads the minutes on line, and shares information with neighbors by an e-mail chain. Regarding service to the community, he has served on a golf course committee in Streamwood. He kept neighbors of the golf course informed of what was going on. He is involved with Cub Scouts in Lily Lake and boys and girl succor. He is President of the Congregational Church Council in Lily Lake and is responsible for contracts, rental property, snow removal, and lawn cutting. T. Stutesman stated thank you for the call last night. What are three things to do to bring value to Campton Township? Answer was communication about the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, he started his own blog, and water use. He checks the Township web site to find out about the water study. He wants to find out about the use of the study. K. Judy asked were you on the Poynor Ad Hoc Committee? Answer was no, but he was active in speaking to his neighbors. He was dissatisfied with how the Township approached it but satisfied with the outcome. N. Anderson asked any thoughts about Lily Lake and the proposed Campton Hills incorporation. Answer was they are sectioned out of the incorporation and the Windings was left out. Some people want to be part of it, and others not. His subdivision is in Lily Lakes buffer. K. Judy asked are they aligned with Lily Lake or the township? Answer was it’s really split down the line. Next was Christian Boissonnas. Christian Boissonnas stated he lives at 7N050 Ridgeline Road. He has lived in Campton Township for three years and has five children and 11 grandchildren. For his family, public service is not optional. He does it, his father and grandfather did it, and his children will do it. He has done two surveys for Campton Township, and serves on the Solid Waste District. He is Secretary of Preserve Campton. Prior to coming here he was the town’s environmental representative to the county, and on the water resources council. Environmental preservation and water are two key issues here. He wants to continue to learn in this area, and to try to devise policies that will manage growth, not stop it, because it can’t be stopped. What he brings to the Board is a different outlook. Most of his life experience is not in Illinois so he asks questions that bring different things out in the open that we all can benefit from. He has a commitment to working cooperatively. Other public service experience was suicide prevention councilor, he served as assistant volunteer Fire Chief, and was a Boy Scout leader. K. Judy asked where is Ridgeline Road? Answer was off Silver Glen Road. K. Judy asked what do you think about incorporation? Answer was he is dissatisfied with Kane County. The Kane County Development Department staff report was intellectually dishonest. He doesn’t see how anybody could pass it. K. Judy asked what do you think about the Campton Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan? Answer was he read through it once last week but doesn’t yet know how to answer. He thinks it should reflect local needs here. N. Anderson thanked the candidates for their presentations. K. Judy moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the selection of a person to fill a public office, as defined in this act, including a vacancy in a public office, when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office, when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinance. T. Stutesman seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman and Judy voted aye. Trustees Kupar and Koppenhofer were absent. The motion passed and Executive Session began at 8:45 p.m.
Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session at 9:15 p.m. He again thanked the candidates and said it was a hard decision because all three are highly qualified. He asked Christian to stay involved. Next he asked Sue to stay involved in the Park and Recreation Committee. Finally he asked Bryan to stay involved in the Water Study Committee. T. Stutesman moved the Board appoint Christian Boissonnas to fill the Trustee position vacated by Andrea Koppenhofer. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman and Judy voted aye. Trustees Kupar and Koppenhofer were absent. The motion passed. Clerk Johansen swore Christian Boissonnas in as Campton Township Trustee to serve the entire remainder of the Koppenhofer term.
c. Review and Act Upon Break Out of Construction Documents for Tile Work at Poynor Park Phase I – Christopher Burke Engineering: Nan Newlon of Christopher Burke Engineering stated they investigated the condition of the drain tiles to see if they are good enough to handle the flow of water. They want a contractor to install a 10” wide tile to connect the north to existing tiles in the south. She suggests we go out to bid. K. Judy asked do we need a survey for an easement? Answer was we will at some time in the future. She thinks this will make for good drainage on the property. K. Judy moved the Board go out to bid for approximately 2300 feet of 10-inch tile to be installed by a contractor at Poynor Park. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
d. Update Progress on Construction Drawings for Phase I of Poynor Park per the DNR Grant – Christopher Burke Engineering: Nan Newlon of Christopher Burke Engineering stated the permits were submitted to Kane County for their review. N. Anderson asked did the committee see the playground? Answer was not yet. She pointed the proposed playground land use plan toward the audience. It is designed for five to 12 year olds. No other directions are needed for now. We will get comments back from the county in two to three weeks and prepare the bid. We should be ready to go to bid at the next Board meeting.
9. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action: None.
10. Claims and Demands for Payment:
a. Town Fund: T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
b. Open Space Fund: T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund. K. Judy seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
c. Park and Recreational Fund: T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the July and August Park and Recreational Fund. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
11. Executive Session – Land Acquisition: K. Judy moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. T. Stutesman seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed and Executive Session began at 10:00 p.m.
12.Adjournment: Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session. K. Judy moved the Board adjourn the meeting. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk