1. 2. 3.  The December 13, 2005 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:35 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Deputy Clerk Glas called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman, Koppenhofer and Judy present.  Trustee Kupar was absent. 

4. Reports:

     Sheriff – Deputy Johnson:  Deputy Johnson reported a fatal snowmobile accident and reminded everyone about the great western trail from Burlington west is open for snowmobiles. The sheriff stated the annual sex offender update was complete. Thanked Campton Township for contributing to the Too Good for Drugs program and 5^th graders will be going thru the graduation ceremony this week. Announcement was made to let everyone know that calendars are available for sale for K-9 division to raise money for bulletproof vests for the dogs, only $10.00 at sheriff office. 

     Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci:  Highway Commissioner Gallucci reported that the crack sealing was completed on several township roads before the snow fell. This process prolongs the life of the township road. With the recent snow Highway Commissioner Gallucci reminded everyone of the mailbox policy, please call the office and give them your address and we will replace it as soon as possible. Most of the time it is not the truck hitting the box but rather the snow coming off the plow. More salt was ordered as we were hit early this year. The new trucks are working well and you will see a new color which is the State of Illinois safety yellow.

     Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann:  Assessor Rottmann reported that they were done with the 2005 appeals and now will begin on the 2006 assessments.

     Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt:  no report

     Supervisor – Neal Anderson:  Supervisor Anderson reported on the Township purchase of development rights for Debier and Anderson property along Campton Hills Road. The Wetland Bank construction has begun along Route 38 and seeds have been spread if you are wondering about the large equipment along the road. Congratulations to Jack Shouba on a successful grant from C2000 for natural area preservation at Corron Farm now we have 2 grants to help us. Staff has met with Sue from Friends of the fox and monitoring sites have been identified as well as a date for Saturday, April 29^th at the Community center from 9 to 3 so contact the office for more information, we need people to go out and monitor our streams

5. Approval of Minutes:

     Special Board Meeting November 4, 2005:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of special board meeting November 4, 2005 . The motion was seconded by A. Koppenhofer.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Koppenhofer, Stutesman and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar was absent.  The motion passed.  

     Board Meeting November 8, 2005:  A. Koppenhofer moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of November 8, 2005.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  K. Judy moved to amend the November 8 minutes to include the following clarifications, under Supervisor Report: The Supervisor of St. Charles Township thought Rick Durant was from Campton and they assumed the incorporation would only include Campton Township. T. Stutesman seconded the amended motion.  The amendment of the motion passed.  In a voice vote on the motion to approve the minutes, as amended, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Koppenhofer, Stutesman and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

6. Citizens’ Comments:  Patsy Smith, President of Preserve Campton reported on the latest events concerning Elgin; 1. Elgin City Council annex of the 300 foot parcel on the agenda but did not have the votes needed to pass. 2. NIPC hearing, after testimony questions were sent back to Elgin for clarification and the next meeting has been postponed to March. 3. St.Charles Township held an informational meeting about the incorporation and asked questions from Preserve Campton.

7. Planning Commission: None

8. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

a.      Review and Act Upon Town Levy Ordinance 05-02T :  K. Judy moved to approve the Tax Levy Ordinance 05-2T.  The motion was seconded by T. Stutesman.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman, Koppenhofer and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

b.      Review and Act Upon Road District Levy Ordinance 05-02R :  T. Stutesman moved to approve the Tax Levy Ordinance 05-02R.  The motion was seconded by A. Koppenhofer.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman, Koppenhofer and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed.

 9. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:  None.

10. Claims and Demands for Payment:

     a. Town Fund:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve payment of the claims and demands on the Town Fund.  A. Koppenhofer seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman, Koppenhofer and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed.

     b. Open Space Fund:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve payment of the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund.  A. Koppenhofer seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman, Koppenhofer and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

     c. Park and Recreational Fund: A.Koppenhofer moved the Board approve payment of the claims and demands on the Park and Recreational Fund.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman, Koppenhofer and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

11. Executive Session – Land Acquisition:  T. Stutesman moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition.  A. Koppenhofer seconded the motion.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman, Koppenhofer and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed and Executive Session began at 8:50 p.m. 

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

                                                                                     Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Julia Glas

                                                                                     DeputyClerk