1.2.3.  The January 10, 2006 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:38 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy present. 

4.  Reports:

     Sheriff - Deputy Johnson:  Deputy Johnson presented the Board with the Sheriff’s call log for Campton Township in 2005.  This lists the number of calls by type of incident.  There were 760 calls last year.  This leaves out burglar alarm calls and vehicle accidents.  That would probably increase the total to 1250.  Criminal damage to property is the biggest number of calls.  These are things like juveniles damaging mailboxes, for example.  If there are questions, call his office.  The number is 587-1490.  Patsy Smith asked how do we compare to other townships?  Answer was most calls for service are Aurora and Campton Townships.  Patsy, how much population?  Answer, Aurora is dense population.  If something is going on we pull help from municipalities.  J. Kupar asked what part of Campton Township gets the most calls?  Answer, Fox Mill is a big one.  A. Koppenhofer asked on Neighborhood Watch do we have discression whether to e-mail others about problems.  Answer, if something big happens he calls the coordinator of Neighborhood Watch.  It’s up to you to pass the information along.  We set up Neighborhood Watch out of the Wasco substation.  There was a question last time about whether the Forest Preserve patrols the bike trail.  They have a white unmarked car on the trail.   

     Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci:  Commissioner Gallucci stated there were twelve occasions in December for plowing and salting roadways.  The road crew checked storm drains for ice and standing water throughout the Township; repaired damaged mailboxes on Deer Run, Arrowhead, Brookside, Hunters Hill, and Campton Woods Drives, Wyngate Ct., Brown Rd., and Echo Valley Ln.; cut and chipped trees in various places in the Township due to storm damage; installed snow markers throughout the Township; repaired a storm drain on Fox Bend Drive in Silver Glen Meadows; repaired pot holes with cold patch throughout the Township; swept intersections on a weekly basis; installed new batteries in flashing light on Beith Road for safety reasons, checked all stop signs in the Township on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing ones; continued maintenance on Township vehicles and equipment; and began construction of woodshop area in the northeast corner of Building A.  We are evaluating roads for resurfacing using a new material.  We can do five to six miles of overlay now, cut joints at every driveway, use two inches of asphalt.  It costs $93,000 per mile to resurface.  The new rubberized slurry goes down one inch, costs $6,000 per mile and lasts seven years. 

     Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann:  Assessor Rottmann stated we ordered new laptops for Assessor’s field work.  This building was originally a train station for the Great Western Railroad.  He obtained original stock certificates for the railroad, framed them, and hung them on the wall.

     Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt:  Nothing.

     Supervisor – Neal Anderson:  Supervisor Anderson stated there will be a volunteer day at Corron Farm on Corron Road just north of Silver Glen Road this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Work will include cutting and stacking brush.  Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided.  For more information call (630) 377-5707.  Additional volunteer days on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. are scheduled for February 11, March 11, and April 8.  Girls’ Softball is still in need to expand.  We have the field Russell Builders donated to the Township by the Community Center and Girls Softball will use that.  He asked Patsy Smith for an update from Preserve Campton.  She stated January 19^th is the next NIPC (Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission) hearing to evaluate Elgin’s FPA (Facilities Planning Area) application for the Campton Township area that is proposed to be annexed to Elgin.  A committee of NIPC may evaluate rather then the full Board.  We don’t know yet.  Preserve Campton pointed out false statements in the Elgin application.  They said the property was already annexed.  That’s not true.  The annexation is pending.  Also St. Charles Township has some residents opposing incorporation.  Preserve Campton is trying to evaluate whether it is a majority or minority.

5.  Approval of Minutes:

     a. Public Hearing Town Levy December 13, 2005, 7:00 p.m.:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the minutes of the December 13, 2005 Public Hearing on the Town Levy.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed. 

     b. Public Hearing Road Levy December 13, 2005, 7:15 p.m.:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the minutes of the December 13, 2005 Public Hearing on the Road Levy.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed.

     c. Board Meeting December 13, 2005:  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the minutes of the Board meeting of December 13, 2005.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed. 

6.  Citizens’ Comments:  Vince Schuster asked for an update on the Campton Township water study that was performed by USGS (United States Geological Survey) for the Township.  J. Kupar stated the study is complete.  It’s paid for.  We will get twelve copies in the next couple weeks.  We don’t have the engineer yet that will run the computer model that determines the effect proposed developments will have on our water table.  K. Judy asked are we working with Kane County?  J. Kupar answered, our study is done first and we are giving our data to Kane County to help their study.  Administrator Glas stated the County study includes surface water and the Fox River.  Our study is more precise and focused then the Counties.  J. Kupar stated our model goes a mile outside Campton Township.  We could have Bob Kay with USGS present in February or March.  N. Anderson stated the bottom line is to get everyone working together – the County and the Township. 

7.  Planning Commission: 

     Proposed Concept Plan for Campton Reserve Subdivision – Empire Road:  Jim Morgan, Plan Commission Chairman, stated Plan Commission evaluates the Campton Reserve proposal with no current opposition.  Terry Heffron, spoke for the developer.  He stated the property is within the one and one half mile planning jurisdiction of both Lily Lake and Elgin.  We have to listen to Kane County, Campton Township, Lily Lake, and Elgin.  J. Kupar asked what is the average lot size?  Answer was Lily Lake says one and one-third acre.  The soils and septic design will determine.  They could be acre and a quarter, acre and one-third, some could be two acres.  We think the County will start at acre and a quarter and go up from there.  The maximum on this site would be 40 lots.  K. Judy asked has Regional Planning Commission seen this?  Answer was Regional Planning will see it next month.  K. Judy asked will there be a homeowners association?  Answer was probably.  K. Judy asked would you consider getting involved with our water study model?  Answer was we are open to direction.  J. Kupar stated a lot of development is going into the St. Peter aquifer at the 700 foot depth.  T. Heffron stated there is a good woodland here with a lot of undergrowth.  N. Anderson stated he spoke to Dick Young with the Forest Preserve.  He said to work with the developer of the parcel to the west in order to coordinate Open Space between the two.  A. Koppenhofer said it’s important to work with the parcel to the west.  K. Judy moved the Board adopt the recommendation of no current opposition from the Plan Commission.  A. Koppenhofer seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed.    

8.  New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     a. Review and Act Upon Salary Increase for Part-time Position:  K. Judy moved the Board approve a salary increase of 0.50 per hour for the Township Staff Assistant.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed. 

     b. Review and Act Upon Request for Room Rental Fox Valley Land Foundation:  Jack Shouba of the Fox Valley Land Foundation stated they are a private land preservation agency.  He is on the Board.  The Executive Director at the Elgin office is retiring, and the landlord of the building wants their office back.  They are thinking of merging with the McHenry group and need temporary office space for a year or so.  They would like to use the office at the Community Center that was formerly used by the Fire Protection District.  K. Judy asked did the Township charge the Fire District rent?  L. McKay, Township CPA, stated no, because the Fire District did $5,800 in improvements.  N. Anderson stated the Fox Valley Land Foundation operates off of donations.  J. Shouba stated the proposal is the Foundation would pay for a separate phone line.  We would have a full time Executive Director and part time office staff.  Staff would use it daily and field workers would operate out of there.  N. Anderson asked are you comfortable with the $100.00 per month proposed?  A. Koppenhofer asked is there secure access?  Township Administrator Glas stated it would be secure from the Assessor’s office.  T. Stutesman moved the Board have Township Attorney Noble prepare a contract for a Fox Valley Land Foundation lease agreement.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  In a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy abstained.  The motion passed. 

     c. Review and Act Upon Revision of Solid Waste District Terms of Trustees:  Township Administrator Glas stated the Solid Waste District has a lot of turnover and the terms of office become confused.  We want to start fresh by moving them all to May.  The Solid Waste District requests this.  A. Koppenhofer moved the Board accept the revised terms of office of the Solid Waste District Trustees as proposed.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed. 

     d. Review and Act Upon Authorization to Implement Wire Transfer Agreement and Service at Harris Bank:  Township Administrator Glas stated Harris Bank used to be individual charters but now since it’s all under one umbrella they want to do wire transfers from one central office.  There are forms to agree to this, and they need to state who you authorize, and a separate person to confirm it.  N. Anderson stated we need Administrator Glas, also, so we need three.  Administrator Glas stated Harris Bank needs a copy of the motion.  Supervisor Anderson authorizes, Township C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant) McKay does the transfer, and we need Administrator Glas as back up for McKay.  A. Koppenhofer moved the Board implement a wire transfer agreement pursuant to Harris Bank’s new rules – Supervisor Anderson initiates, C.P.A. McKay confirms, and Administrator Glas is backup.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed. 

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

10.  Claims and Demands for Payment:

     a. Town Fund:  K. Judy stated it’s good to get a rundown on the budget, to open it up to the Board or a committee.  N. Anderson stated he will have Township C.P.A. McKay send the budget to you.  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed. 

     b. Open Space Fund:  Township C.P.A. McKay stated the biggest item is Huddleston.  N. Anderson stated that was reimbursed by a grant.  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, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed. 

     c. Park and Recreational Fund:  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Park and Recreational Fund.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed. 

11.  Executive Session – Land Acquisition:  None.

12.  Adjournment:  K. Judy moved the Board adjourn the meeting.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar , Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. 

                                                                                    Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                    Richard Johansen

                                                                                    Clerk