The January 11, 2005 meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:37 p.m. at the Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy present. Trustee Kupar was absent.
Reports:
Sheriff – Deputy Johnson: Deputy Johnson stated it was calm over the holidays. The last two weeks there were a rash of mailboxes damaged. Twenty-five were in Campton Woods. Car tires were slashed near Corron and Burlington Roads. Snowmobiles cannot be on private property without permission. They cannot be on roadways. They can be on the bike path or road easements. D. Gillen asked if a snowmobile hits a car on the road, whose fault is it? Answer was it’s the snowmobile’s fault. They can cross the roadway at a ninety degree angle. K. Judy asked is it deer season? Answer was yes.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: Commissioner Gallucci stated last month a 387 foot guardrail was installed on the north side of Campton Hills Road, east of LaFox Road. A car bounced off it two days after it was up. This was a safety issue. It snowed on Christmas day and the day after. Then last week it snowed 38 hours straight. We were out plowing all through this time and used the new material. It works well and at less cost. We were out last night for the ice. The guys worked continuously. Some of the crew are mechanics and when there is an equipment breakdown they fix the trucks. R. Manser stated there is a big difference after the crew passes. He thanked Commissioner Gallucci. Commissioner Gallucci stated the road crew sleeps at the shop during a snowfall in order to keep going. If mailboxes are hit during plowing we come back the next day to repair. Usually it’s not the blade that does the damage but flying snow. B. Wojnicki stated you did a magnificent job. Commissioner Gallucci stated the crew repaired and replaced mailboxes on Mary and Oak Hill Drives, cleaned areas throughout the Township of salt and gravel along shoulders as needed due to snowplow damage, prepared the ditch and widened the shoulder on Campton Hills Road for the new guardrail, checked all stop signs in the Township on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing signs, installed Snow Route signs in the Fox Mill subdivision, and added No Outlet signs on Griffin Lane in Brookside subdivision, Brittany Court in Cranston Meadows North subdivision, and Lost View Lane in the Windings subdivision, swept all small intersections in the township on a weekly basis, continued to repair potholes with cold patch throughout the township, picked up garbage in ditches along Campton Hills, Old Burlington, and Pouley Roads, cut and chipped trees damaged by wind on Farm View Drive, Beith Road, and Echo Valley, installed new insulation in the break room, built and installed racks to hold tools, brooms, signs, and posts in Building B, and continued maintenance on township vehicles and equipment.
Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann stated we concluded the 2004 assessment year. We are starting the 2005 assessment year and are measuring new construction now.
Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt: Committee member Dave Phillips spoke for Chairman VanZandt who was absent. D. Phillips stated a contract for a new waste hauler is under review. Clerk Johansen swore in Anna Eiermann as a new committee member to fill a vacancy.
Open Space Committee – Judy Hines: Nothing.
Park and Recreation Committee – Jim Giase: Nothing.
Supervisor – Neal Anderson: Supervisor Anderson stated we lost a dear friend of Campton Township. This was Alwin Rottmann who passed on in December. He helped the Township in many ways including service on the Plan Commission and the Open Space Committee. We will miss him. We closed on Mungerson II on the south side of Route 38. It’s 64 acres. We hired an attorney to represent Campton Township regarding the proposed Elgin annexation. The Elgin Public Hearing for zoning will be January 18th. at 7:00 p.m. in the Hemmins Auditorium in the basement (later changed to February 7). Patsy Smith speaking for Preserve Campton stated there will be power point presentations at the Public Hearing from Preserve Campton and from Elgin. The Public Hearing is before their Plan Commission and their agenda includes both zoning and the annexation although the annexation Public Hearing more likely will be later. We need to attend all Hearings where the annexation could be considered in order to be sure to cover the bases.
Approval of Minutes:
a. Board Meeting October 12, 2004: Clerk Johansen reminded the Board that these minutes were already approved except for Old Business which was tabled. K. Judy moved that under Old Business on the fourth line “the motion passed” be amended to read “the motion as amended passed”, and that under Old Business on the seventh line the words “other issues were discussed by Board members” be inserted between the words “Trustees” and “Manser”. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
b. Board Meeting December 14, 2004: R. Manser moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of December 14, 2004. D. Gillen seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
c. Public Hearing December 14, 2004 Town Levy: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of December 14, 2004 on the Town Levy. R. Manser seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
d. Public Hearing December 14, 2004 Road Levy: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of December 14, 2004 on the Road Levy. R. Manser seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
Citizens Comments:
Clerk Johansen stated petitions to be on the ballot in the April 5, 2005 Consolidated Election for Campton Township offices are filed at the Campton Township Clerk’s office at Town Hall. The address is 4N498 Town Hall Road. Town Hall will be closed on Monday January 17, 2005 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. The Campton Township Clerk will begin accepting petitions at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday January 18, 2005. We will close at our regular closing hour of 4:00 p.m. on that day, and on each day until the last day to file when we will be open until 5:00 p.m. The last day to file is Tuesday January 25, 2005. The hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning January 18 through January 25, except that January 25 we will extend closing by one hour to 5:00 p.m.
Planning Commission:
Jim Morgan, Plan Commission Chairman, summarized the four proposals the
Commission looked at. Regarding County Wide Landscaping he sent a letter to
the Kane County Development Department asking what is spot zoning. The
Development Department letter replied that an F-2 classification is consistent
with uses in agricultural areas and would not be spot zoning. Regarding the
religious retreat proposal, Commission member JoAnn Dybas asked if they can
prepare food there and would septic work. This may not be an appropriate use.
The Settlements of LaFox was discouraged last time. This time the Plan
Commission encouraged. We want to persuade the developer to donate land to Campton Township. The Plan Commission encouraged Whispering Pines B1 to R1.
a. County Wide Landscaping: Rezoning Request from F to F1 and F2: John Thornhill, speaking for the applicant stated the violations were two. One single family residence on the property and a landscaping business on the property. He seeks to cure the violations through rezoning. He met with County staff to request rezoning for the house and for the landscaping business. He read the stipulations attached to the Larson petition. R. Manser stated he did stop at the County and read the file. There are several letters in the file opposing. The prior Highway Commissioner had a complaint regarding a business sign in the road right of way. D. Gillen stated this is not in the trend and character of the area. Helen Biddle stated she is across the road and sees no problem with this. Mike Tyrrell asked what type of heavy equipment is used and how often. Answer was 16 foot trailers. R. Manser moved to discourage County Wide Landscaping request for rezoning from F to F1 and F2 because it doesn’t fit the trend and character of the area. D. Gillen seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustee Judy voted no. Trustees Manser and Gillen voted yes. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion failed to pass. R. Manser moved the Board table County Wide Landscaping’s request for rezoning from F to F1 and F2. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustee Judy voted no. Trustees Manser and Gillen voted yes. The motion failed to pass.
b. Proposed Subdivision Settlements of LaFox – Land Vision: Land developers John McFarland with Town and Country Homes, and Richard Guerard with Wyndham Deerpoint spoke for their Settlements of LaFox concept plan assisted by Chuck Hanlon Land Planners and Mr. Schaffer regarding waste water. J. McFarland stated they have been working with LaFox residents to refine their proposal. The site is in Blackberry and Campton Townships. The Campton part is St. Charles School District 303 and the Blackberry part is Geneva School District 304 and Kaneland School District 302. They propose the Campton part be St. Charles Park District, except for the Mongerson open space, and the Blackberry part be Geneva Park District. The St. Charles Fire District covers three quarters of the Campton part, with the rest being Elburn Fire District, which also includes all of the Blackberry part. The cities of St. Charles and Geneva touch the site. Garfield Farm is across the road. There will be a train station in Blackberry Township in LaFox. The entire site shows 608 acres of detached single family, 526 acres of parks/open space including land application, 28 acres of attached residential in the Blackberry part, one elementary school site, and 38 acres of community facilities and 42 acres of mixed use in and around LaFox in Blackberry Township. Route 38 is on the north, Kesslinger Road is on the south, and the Town Square is in LaFox in Blackberry Township. Chuck Hanlon stated there is a reduction of units by 400. They are proposing 260 homes in Campton Township. Campton density is .75 gross units per acre that includes the open space. They show green space along Route 38 that is allowed by clustering of houses. The density is higher then it would be with septic. R. Manser asked what is the amount of land application and where is it? Answer was along Brundige Road and Route 38. They estimate about 170 acres of land application that is included in the open space. K. Judy stated the Campton Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan is inconsistent with this. Would we want to revise our Land Use Plan? Jim Morgan, Chairman of the Campton Township Planning Commission asked, is Campton Township going to agree with the County by accepting cluster housing and land application with sewage lagoons, or will we continue with our Land Use Plan that encourages well and septic, and discourages cluster housing with land application and sewage lagoons. Mr. Schaffer stated we will use pop up sprinklers. K. Judy asked will the irrigation areas need to be fenced in? Mr. Schaffer stated no, but a 200 foot setback is required. N. Anderson introduced the Concerned LaFox Area Residents representative Drew Franz. He read a statement describing their negotiations with the developer and a mutually agreed Concept Plan. They asked for green space along Route 38. They relied on the 2030 Plan. The LaFox area falls under the Kane County 2030 Plan and the Campton Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan. They sited the largest lots in Campton Township. Land application is ok with the Concerned LaFox Area Residents. They have a problem with the location of the main community park. They are working with the County and developer on that. Concerned Residents asks for a positive endorsement of this plan from Campton Township. K. Judy asked when will you go ahead with the incorporation plan? Answer was part of the agreement with the developer is they will support them in Springfield for enabling legislation. Rick Guerard with Wyndham Deerpoint stated this is the concept plan, not the preliminary plan. A lot of the negotiated planning will not be reflected until the preliminary plan. A goal is not to split school districts by neighborhoods. The houses will face out so you don’t drive through neighborhoods and see the back of houses. D. Gillen stated let’s dedicate the park district to the Village of LaFox. D. Franz stated the Concerned Residents would like the park districts to mirror the school districts. K. Judy asked do you have the number of children for the school districts? Answer was that will be on the preliminary plan. Chuck Reed asked regarding lower Mungerson, what’s planned there? Answer was that’s the tie-in for the walking trail system. Do you have a fire station location in mind? Answer was they are working on that. In School District 303 area, how much acreage is in Campton Township? Answer was the Campton Township area is identical to the School District 303 area, and it has 360 acres. Drew Franz stated the residents on Brundage Road asked for land application on their road to create a view-shed. He is downwind from there and he still supports it. N. Anderson asked is everyone satisfied to send the Plan Commission letter with the letter of the Concerned LaFox Area Residents? D. Gillen stated she encourages the developers to continue to work with the residents of LaFox. R. Manser moved the Board send the Plan Commission letter to Kane County and attach the position letter of the Concerned LaFox Area Residents. The motion was seconded by N. Anderson. The motion and second were then withdrawn. D. Gillen moved the Board return to item 7.b. under Plan Commission. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed. R. Manser moved the Board adopt the Plan Commission recommendation to encourage the concept plan and to attach the letter of the Concerned LaFox Area Residents. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser and Gillen voted aye. Trustee Judy voted no. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
c. Proposed Subdivision Whispering Pines – John Thornhill: John Thornhill speaking for the applicant stated this is 12 acres south of Oak Shadows. The Thatchers have lived here for the last 12 years. They renovated the house. It’s a prominent secluded building. They want to get the process of development in place for the future. They are at the concept stage to determine the appropriateness of a zoning change. They are looking for a PUD. The concept plan does not show lot lines because it is not necessary to disclose this until the preliminary plan. The 2030 Plan would allow lots of one acre. K. Judy moved the Board pass along the Plan Commission comments to Kane County. R. Manser seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser and Judy voted aye. Trustee Gillen abstained. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
d. Proposed Rezoning From B-1 to R-1 Christine Anthony/John Thornhill: K. Judy asked why are we going from business to residential? John Thornhill speaking for the applicant stated she had an antique shop there. It’s closed down. She wants to sell the property and to get rid of the B-1 zoning. R. Manser moved the Board adopt the Plan Commission recommendation to encourage the Christine Anthony rezoning request from B-1 to R-1. D. Gillen seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
A. Review and Act Upon Petition From Town Board to Town Clerk to Submit Questions and Certify the Open Space Plan II Proposition, an Amendment to the Original Campton Township Open Space Plan of November 14, 2000: K. Judy stated this is the procedure for the open space referendum. N. Anderson read the two ballot questions. Dave Phillips stated it is a two step process. The bonds are 9.9 million in 2005 and an additional 18 million in 2009 for a total of 28 million to buy open space. The cost is $62.00 for a $250,000 home for the first five years. Five years later it adds $50.00 to the $62.00, for a total of $112.00 for a $250,000 home. We have to wait five years for the Township equalized assessed valuation (EAV) to catch up with new construction. This is called backloading and it means our new residents get to pay for it. Each bond issue has a 20 year life before it is retired. R. Manser moved the Town Board petition the Township Clerk to certify the Open Space Plan II, an amendment to the original Campton Township Open Space Plan of November 14, 2000 proposition to the proper election officials who shall submit the proposition to the Township voters at the next regular election. 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.
B. Review and Act Upon Resolution Approving Petition to Town Clerk to Submit Questions and Certify the Open Space Plan Proposition: R. Manser moved the Town Board further resolves that it approves of its Petition to the Township Clerk to certify the Open Space Plan II Proposition, an amendment to the original Campton Township Open Space Plan of November 14, 2000 to the proper election officials who shall submit the proposition to the Township voters at the next regular election. 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 resolution passed.
C. Review and Act Upon Change Order Request from Hitchcock Design: Township Administrator Glas stated change order requests approved by Hitchcock Design include adjustments for playground ramps, vehicular paving, excavation in the dog exercise area, and engineering for the picnic shelter. This totals $4,465.70, minus a deduction of $168.00, for a net of $4,297.70. R. Manser moved the Board approve the change order request of Hitchcock Design in the amount of $4,297.70. D. Gillen 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.
Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
Review and Act Upon Employee Handbook Revision: K. Judy moved the Board table Employee Handbook revision. R. Manser seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed.
Claims and Demands for Payment:
A. Town Fund: R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. D. Gillen 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.
B. Open Space Fund: R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund. D. Gillen 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.
C. Park and Recreational Fund: None.
Executive Session – Land Acquisition: R. Manser moved the Board go into Executive Session and include Denise Morgan, Mike Tyrrell, Judy Hines, and Chuck Reed of the Open Space Committee, Dan Lobbes of the Conservation Foundation, County Board Representative Barb Wojnicki, and Township Attorney John Noble. 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 at 10:30 p.m.
Review and Act Upon Authorizing Supervisor to Enter into a Contract for Property IV-4:
Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular meeting. D. Gillen moved the Board authorize the Supervisor to enter into a contract for property IV-4 at a price not to exceed $35,000 per acre. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. K. Judy moved to amend the motion by incorporating Executive Session discussions into the negotiations. The motion to amend the motion was seconded by R. Manser. In a voice vote on the amendment of the motion Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The amendment of the motion passed. In 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.
Adjournment: R. Manser moved the Board adjourn the meeting. D. Gillen seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Kupar was absent. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk