The December 11, 2001 meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Judy present. Trustee Manser arrived at 7:50 p.m. Trustee Kupar was absent.

By agreement, Supervisor Anderson took Grant Update ahead of it’s Agenda order for the participant’s convenience.

Grant Update: Grant writer, Laura Ross stated our grant request for the east side of property # (what is Coron’s property # ?) has been submitted and includes the cost of two independent appraisals and a required archeology survey. The Forest Preserve has submitted a grant request for the west side and the adjacent natural prairie. We have had our DNR site visit. If we meet the criteria we go to the DNR Advisory Board February 6^th. to present with the Forest Preserve. Kane County wants our option to function as their offer and get the property at closing. Kane County’s grant request is for 1.9 million. Campton Township’s is for 2 million. We will know in March.

Sheriff: Sergeant Baloun introduced Sergeant Kevin Williams as the new Sheriff’s representative here. Sergeant Williams stated he is experienced with gang and drug undercover investigations. He and Bob both have canines but his dog is not as nice as Bob’s. He puts pins on a Campton map to track where accidents happen. They are setting up a satellite station at a Salvation Army in Valley View, in addition to Wasco. These are not manned sub stations. They just do reports there, and meet residents. The address of the Wasco substation is 4N465 School Rd., Wasco, IL 60175. Phone: (630) 587-1490. Fax: (630) 587-1459.

Solid Waste District: Not here.

Highway Commissioner: Commissioner Gallucci stated the road crew insulated the garage to save heating costs, picked up trash on Beith, Campton Hills, and other roads, ditched both sides of Bieth Road and Crestwood Drive for drainage, laid gravel on Brown Road and Route 64, and on the Assessor parking lot to smooth it out, cut and chipped trees on Wooley and Welter Roads, and on Township property to allow access to the Highway Department, repaired and replaced damaged tile and cleaned the culvert on Denker Road, repaired street signs on Deer Run Creek and Welter Roads, maintained snow plow trucks in preparation for winter, and four new road crew members attended a snow and ice control class sponsored by IDOT. By contract with the County we got 9.3 miles of road paved that saved us $108,000. That gave us $108,000 more in our budget.

Assessor: Assessor Rottmann thanked Commissioner Gallucci for putting up a light in the Assessor’s parking lot. With the good weather he has been picking up the new construction.

Supervisor: Supervisor Anderson asked County Board Representative Barb Wojnicki to report on the outer beltway issue. Representative Wojnicki stated the proposed outer beltway goes from Big Rock up between Virgil and Lilly Lake with interchanges on Routes 38 and 64, and possibly McDonald Road. The County Board voted to delay a vote on opposition in order to let public comment go first. They want to record a center line about 30 days after the public comment period. Supervisor Anderson stated the flagpole has been installed at Malek Hall (Community Center). The Scouts want to do a Veterans Memorial there. There will be a Public Hearing to place Malek Hall (Community Center) on the historic site list. Truth in Taxation is done.

Board Meeting November 13, 2001: K. Judy moved to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2001 Board Meeting. R. Manser seconded the motion. D. Gillen moved to amend the minutes to change Sergeant Baloun To Sergeant Mike Groning under Sheriff’s Report. The amendment was seconded by R. Manser. On a voice vote the amendment passed unanimously. On a voice vote the motion to approve the November 13, 2001 minutes, as amended, passed unanimously.

Public Hearing Minutes November 13, 2001: R. Manser moved to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2001 Public Hearing on the Road District Tentative Amended Budget. K. Judy seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Public Hearing Minutes November 20, 2001: K. Judy moved to approve the November 20, 2001 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing minutes of the Town Fund and the Road Fund. R. Manser seconded the motion. K. Judy moved to amend the minutes to add Trustee Kupar as present at both meetings. The amendment was seconded by R. Manser and passed unanimously. The motion to approve the November 20, 2001 minutes, as amended, passed unanimously.

Planning Commission: Nothing.

Landscape Resources, Inc.: Brian Baumgatner stated they prepare plans for restoration of open space. They don’t have this in house but can contract for them. They advocate a design and build approach and guarantee no cost overruns. He is the burn boss. He does controlled burns to control Buckthorn, etc., and has done river corridor restoration in downtown Northbrook. Maintenance is by selected herbicide, weeding, and controlled burning. They don’t mow. R. Manser asked if they do prairie restorations. Answer is yes, they have done restorations since 1992.

R. Manser asked if this is on a project basis. Answer is if consulting, its hourly. It depends on how the contract is set up. K. Judy asked his hourly rate. His is the highest and its $75.00 per hour. It goes down from there for other employees. They work out of Montgomery.

Speer Financial: Dave Phillips spoke regarding the issues in his letter of November 13, 2001. According to tax law and grant restrictions the State dollars can be used for initial and perpetual maintenance. We can sell the bonds in late March or early April. Supervisor Anderson asked when does he recommend. Answer is March. We have to know if it’s a taxable leg. Do we spend the proceeds in 36 months? Take your first million dollars of principle and retire that as soon as possible. Question is if interest is less favorable, do we want to wait, and use the 36 months to spend what we have first. They will continue to monitor rates and be ready to move. As we move down the road we will know if we are using the funds up. It’s a 36 month clock on the first issue. We are better to use the first money first.

PMA Financial: James Davis stated they do investment managing of proceeds, reporting, track arbitrage. There is an uncertain timeline when doing open space. With an uncertain timeline, we keep it liquid 30, 60, or 90 days to capture better rates. Generally, the longer the time, the better the earnings rate is. K. Judy asked what is your cost to us? They are paid a portion of the yield. R. Manser stated we need to know a calendar of expenses. Would he get with Township Administrator Glas and then get back to us. Administrator Glas stated we need to segregate interest from principle. Davis stated they track arbitrage on a monthly basis. If we meet spend downs we probably won’t have to pay arbitrage. That is a part of their service. K. Judy asked where is their office? In Aurora, off of Route 59. Supervisor Anderson asked them to put together a recommendation.

Intergovernmental Agreement: Nothing.

Citizens Comments: Dick Noreen asked why isn’t Road Budget on the Agenda? Supervisor Anderson stated the legal opinion is that it isn’t necessary.

Town Fund Tax Levy Ordinance 01-3T: K. Judy asked the Township Administrator or Assessor to explain the Ordinance. Assessor Rottmann stated the dollar amount of the Town Fund is 3.4% of the existing levy plus new construction. All we can do is come up with an estimate. The County will tell us exactly. R. Manser stated we don’t want to ask for less then what we need. Assessor Rottmann stated in the past he has been over by just $500. K. Judy made a motion the Board approve Tax Levy Ordinance 01-3T. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Road District Tax Levy Ordinance 01-4R: K. Judy made a motion the Board approve Road District Tax Levy Ordinance 01-4R in the amount of $970,000.00. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Amended Budget & Appropriation Ordinance 01-1T-A: R. Manser made a motion the Board approve the General Town Fund Amended Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 01-1T-A. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Cleaning Service for Township Buildings: Township Administrator Glas stated the proposal is to clean Town Hall, Malek Hall (Community Center), and the Highway Department twice a month. She recommends Service Master or Service for You Janitorial. K. Judy moved the Board approve Service For You Janitorial. R. Manser seconded the motion. D. Gillen moved to amend the motion to add that the cost of Service for You Janitorial Service will be $115.00 per visit to Town Hall and the Community Center, and $60.00 per visit to the Highway Department. R. Manser seconded the amendment to the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye to the amendment. Trustee Kupar was absent. The amendment passed. On a roll call vote on the motion, as amended, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion, as amended, passed.

Website Small Cities Grant: D. Gillen moved the Board approve $5,000.00 to complete the commitment to the Small Cities Grant. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2002: R. Manser moved the Board approve January 8, February 11, March 11, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10 as regular monthly Board Meeting dates, and April 4 as the Town Meeting date, for calendar year 2002. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen, and passed unanimously.

Holiday Gathering at Malek Hall (Community Center): K. Judy stated the list is about 45 people. R. Manser stated with spouses it is about 100 people. R. Manser moved the Board approve up to $500.00 for a holiday thank-you party for Township volunteers on January 13 at 2:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Water Resource Study for Campton: John Kupar was absent. No report tonight.

Approve Fence Quote for Ball Field: R. Manser moved the Board accept the proposal from Complete Fence, Inc. for $3,150.00. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Signage: D. Gillen moved the Board approve $772.00 to purchase prairie signs for Campton Community Park from Banner up Signs. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Bank Statements: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the bank statements. R. Manser seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Town Fund: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. R. Manser seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Parks & Recreational Fund: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Parks and Recreational Fund. R. Manser seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Capital Improvement Fund: Nothing.

Open Space Fund: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund. R. Manser seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Executive Session: R. Manser made a motion the Board go into Executive Session to discuss personnel and property acquisition. The motion was seconded by K. Judy and passed unanimously. The Board went into Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.

Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session at 11:15 p.m. R. Manser moved the Board approve up to $1,000.00 to pay for an appraisal on property # (what is Armentrout’s property number?). The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed. R. Manser made a motion the Board ask Bill Davis to contact property 04-01 to begin acquisition negotiations. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed. D. Gillen made a motion the Board instruct John Noble to write an offer to purchase property 02-01 subject to approval at a public Town Meeting , at a price of $21,000.00 per acre, for a total of approximately 240 acres. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Judy voted aye. Trustee Manser abstained. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.

Adjournment: K. Judy moved to adjourn. D. Gillen seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard Johansen

Clerk