January 11, 2011 Monthly Meeting

Ordinance Number _11-1___

An Ordinance authorizing the sale of $4,420,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011, of Campton Township, Kane County, Illinois, and the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds, and further providing for the execution of an escrow agreement in connection with such issuance.

Trustee Christian Boissonnas moved and Trustee Elizabeth Murphy seconded the motion that said Ordinance as presented and read by the Township Clerk be adopted.

After a full discussion thereof, in the presence of a quorum at all times, including a public recital of the nature of the matter being considered and such other information as would advise the public of the business being conducted, the Supervisor directed that the roll be called for a vote upon the motion to adopt said Ordinance as read.

Upon the roll being called, the following members of the Township Board voted:

YEA: John Kupar, Christian Boissonnas, Elizabeth Murphy.
NAY: None.

Whereupon the Supervisor declared the motion carried and said Ordinance adopted, approved and signed the same in open meeting and directed the Township Clerk to record the same in the records of the Township Board of Campton Township, Kane County, Illinois, which was done.

b. Review and Accept Low Bid General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011: Dave Phillips of Speer Financial, Inc. stated bids on the bonds were taken this morning for restructuring the bond levies of 2011 and 2012. Five bidders bid 18 times. The winner bid five times, improving his bid each time. Supervisor Kupar and CPA (Certified Public Accountant) McKay participated in a telephone interview with Standard and Poors and the Campton Township AA rating was reaffirmed. They said nice things about the Township. This restructuring covers the 2011, and 2012 bond levies. The bond refunding will stabilize the tax rate so that taxes do not increase due to the decline in EAV (Equalized Assessed Valuation). E. Murphy moved the Board accept the low bid of 4.0708% of M&I Marshall & Iisley Bank, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

4. Reports:

Sheriff – Wasco Substation Community Policing – Sgt. John Grimes: Absent.

Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: Commissioner Gallucci was absent due to working on the snowstorm. His written report stated snowplowing/salting of roadways was completed on 12/12/10 and 12/13/10. Additional clean up of roadways was also completed on 12/20/10 through 12/26/10. All shoulders were widened and intersections cleared throughout Campton Township and the Village of Campton Hills, and Campton Hills in Plato Township. Roads were cleared of drifting snow as well. We addressed resident concerns regarding mailboxes/posts throughout the Township and Village. We checked all stop signs in the Township and Village on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing ones. We continued to patrol roads throughout the Township and Village for drainage problems, potholes, culvert permits, and continued to repair potholes with cold patch throughout the Township and Village. The road crew cleaned all manhole covers on Fox Mill Blvd. to facilitate drainage. We repaired, cleaned, and upgraded the Highway District records room. Ongoing maintenance on Township vehicles and equipment was performed in house by staff.

Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann stated we are done with the 2010 assessments and hearings. We are still working on the 2011 quadrennial reassessment.

Solid Waste District – Barbara Boissonnas: No Report.

Staff Update on Open Space – Jack Shouba: Open Space Development Coordinator Shouba stated we had an excellent monthly volunteer workday at Gray Willows on January 8^th. Volunteer workdays are the second Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to noon. We are still working on the 2011 budget for each property. There was snow plowing at Anderson Park, Corron Farm, Gray Willows, Harley Woods; and shoveling at the Community Center and Town Hall. We are working on updating the web site; and working with Rob Linke on maps of each site for the web, and kiosks. At Corron Farm we are working with Boy Scout Jeevan Baines on a potential Eagle Scout project. Dave Corron is finding a home for the fresh hay bales; we will dispose of the older hay to clear out barns. We obtained quotes for clearing invasive woody plants in the woods. At Grey Willows we sent a letter to the neighbors to fill them in on what is happening. We obtained a burn permit from the St. Charles Fire Department and are starting to burn brush piles. We sighted a bald eagle twice and added it to the bird list. At Harley Woods we are working with Boy Scout Ryan McSweeney and Garfield Farm on a potential Eagle Scout project. We obtained quotes for clearing invasive woody plants. At the Headwaters Conservation Area we cleaned up fallen trees and brush. The brush appears to have been dumped there. We completed the 6-month report on the grant we received for foundation work on Town Hall. On our easements we are updating forms for the annual inspections of easements and working on organizing and filing all photos and paperwork for each easement. There is no report on Anderson Park, Brown Road Meadows, Mongerson Park, or Poynor Park as these are mostly inactive or closed for the season.

Financial Report – Louise McKay: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) McKay stated as of the end of December any budget line items that are over budget are offset by under budget line items. Expenditures continue to be reviewed closely to maintain a balanced budget. In the November financial report it was stated the township had received the first rebate of the 2010 BAB bonds. The December financial statements reflect the deposit of $39,641.30 into the Harris Open Space Maintenance account on December 3^rd. As previously stated there will need to be a policy set to earmark these monies for a specific item (i.e. to sustain the perpetual maintenance or for capital improvements etc.). After reviewing the Open Space future spending projections, it has become clear these BAB rebates will need to be earmarked to sustain the perpetual maintenance account balance to maintain sufficient balances for the term of the revised bond debt schedule. The payroll accounts were reconciled for the year and the information submitted to print W-2’s. As requested, additional documents required by Kane County were completed for the Open Space drainage projects under the Intergovernmental Agreement for projects covered under the Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds (Riverboat Revenue Alternate Revenue Source 2010). Attached is the US Bank depository account that was opened in behalf of Campton Township and Kane County for the anticipated drainage projects at Poynor Park and Gray Willows. E. Murphy stated she would like to see the paperwork on the BAB bonds so we can put a Resolution on next months agenda.

Village of Campton Hills – Patsy Smith: Campton Hills Village President Smith stated she gave the Village Police report to L. McKay. The Village is working on improving its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. She met with two people with the Public Works Committee to tweak their ordinance. The Village approved the Norton Lakes development. The plat will not be signed until the Wasco Sanitary District (WSD) approves, which will be some time. C. Boissonnas asked what about the firehouse? P. Smith stated there may be a forum or an advisory referendum on it. Her concern is will we loose auto aid? We have to have auto aid to have other departments respond to us, especially to bring water. The new fire district is an un-elected body that is making decisions that affect a lot of people for a long time. In theory our Village has the right to have its own fire department. Now we are covered by five fire districts that have different levies.

Joint Environmental Resource Management Committee – Rob Linke, John Kupar, Jack Shouba: Committee member Linke stated there was no December meeting. We will meet the last Tuesday of January to consider a noxious weed ordinance.

Supervisor – John Kupar: Supervisor Kupar stated he and County Board member Barbara Wojnicki met with St. Charles Mayor Dewitte, St. Charles Fire Chief Mullins, and St. Charles City Administrator Townsend in December. The purpose was to understand their views of the fire protection needs of our community versus what we have seen in the local press. The St. Charles Fire Department (SFD) has done several recent studies on response times of current emergency response service provided by SFD versus what is proposed by the new fire district. We feel this information should be provided to the public in a public forum. Township staff has spent a considerable time preparing documentation for the Series 2011 General Obligation Bonds. We had a conference call last week with Standard & Poor’s which is a credit rating agency. They reaffirmed our rating of AA which is an investment grade rating. We are one of the few governmental entities of our size that has this rating. The Townships General Obligation restructuring bonds were sold today. The winning bid was 4.0708% which is an improved interest rate that saved the Township $75,119.85 in interest costs. More importantly, the Township will be able to maintain our target tax rate of .35 on the bonds which will keep the tax rate flat. Finally, Jim Morgan has decided to step down as Chairman of the Township Planning Commission. Jim has served in the position for many years and has done a great job in supporting the Township’s interests in the development process.

5. Approval of Minutes:

a. Board Meeting December 13, 2010: C. Boissonnas moved the Board approve the minutes of December 13, 2010. E. Murphy seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

6. Citizens Comments: Kane County Board member Barbara Wojnicki stated the Forest Preserve voted to put a referendum on the ballot for 30 million dollars for open space acquisition. For a house that is assessed at 260,000 that would cost $13.20 annually or a little more then $1.00 per month. The Forest Preserve has 18,000 acres now. They want to buy land that is contiguous to Forest Preserves.

7. Planning Commission: Nothing.

8. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action: Nothing.

9. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

c. Review and Act Upon Jeevan Baines Eagle Scout Project (Troop 80) at Corron Farm: Life Scout Jeevan Baines of Troop 80 presented his proposed Eagle Scout project at Corron Farm. The objective is to make five picnic tables for Corron Farm, placing two under an already built pavilion and three others within a grassy area. One of the tables will be wheel chair accessible. The project is targeted for completion by July 2011. Scout Baines presented the Board with a handout containing pictures, plans, and dimensions of the tables, along with pictures and a map of the proposed locations. The project will take about two days with the help of 13 to 15 scouts per day with a couple of adults for supervision. Day one will be to cut the wood into the proper dimensions. Day two will be to build the tables and transport them to the designated areas. Scout Baines presented the Board with equipment and materials lists, and the approximate costs comparing Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards for material costs. The idea is to mix and match in order to get the lowest cost for each item of material. The cost of approximately $400 is to be obtained by scouts collecting used aluminum cans, material donations from Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards, funds donated by scouts families, and $100 from Campton Township. For safety everyone participating in the project will wear safety goggles, work gloves, no loose clothing, and adults will be there as supervisors, and only adults will use power tools. Finally, scout Baines gave his home and cell phone numbers, and e-mail, and asked for questions. J. Kupar thanked scout Baines for his presentation and stated he will contribute $100 to the project. C. Boissonnas moved the Board approve Jeevan Baine’s Eagle Scout project at Corron Farm. E. Murphy seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas, and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

d. Review and Act Upon Ryan McSweeney Eagle Scout Project (Troop 80) at Harley Woods: Scout Ryan McSweeney of Troop 80 presented his proposed Eagle Scout project at Harley Woods. He gave a project overview for a path stating there are two fields owned by Campton Township that are not connected by a pre-existing path, but are being accessed through another person’s lot. The Township wants to build a path to connect the two parcels using Garfield Farm’s land. A connecting path is allowed under the terms of an open space conservation easement. Scout McSweeney presented the Board with a handout containing pictures of the site including areas to be connected. Scouts, leaders, and friends will plan and construct an approximately 300 feet long by six feet wide path that will connect the two parcels allowing access by residents between the two fields so they can be used all year long. Township open space staff and Garfield Farm’s Director will determine the exact location of the path and how many trees need to be removed. Scouts will remove shrubs and other vegetation to allow people and equipment access. Adults will take down trees. All debris will be burned in a controlled manner and the area cleaned before the end of the day. The Elburn Fire Department will be notified prior to the event and the area closest to the fire will be cleared first. No costs are anticipated for the Township. Workers will wear safety glasses, work gloves, and work boots. A first aid kit will be on site. Shovels, loppers, and weed whackers will be provided by the Township and additional tools will be provided by scout’s families. Fire safety will include water buckets, shovels for dirt, fire department notification, fire circle, and scout managed but adult monitored. Jack Shouba is the Campton Township contact, Georgi Belke is the Elburn Fire Department contact, and Jerry Johnson is the Garfield Farm contact. J. Kupar thanked scout McSweeney for his presentation and work. E. Murphy moved the Board approve Ryan McSweeney’s Eagle Scout project at Harley Woods. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

e. Discuss and Act Upon the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District Decision to Create Their Own Fire Department: J. Kupar stated regarding the decision of the Fox River and Countryside Fire and Rescue District’s decision to create their own fire department, we need a strategy to get this information out to the public. P. Smith stated let’s consider a public forum. B. Wojnicki asked do we need the forum before an advisory referendum? P. Smith stated the Fire District did not notify us of what they were considering. B. Wojnicki stated let’s get the advisory referendum on the ballot and then have the public forum before the vote. P. Smith stated the problem is we cannot vote these people out of office. They are appointed by Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay. C. Boissonnas stated we need to focus on accountability, safety, and finances. Safety is first. The Fire District’s proposal does not meet current safety standards of the Boissonnas Report that are stated in the Campton Township minutes of the December 13, 2010 meeting under New Business. We need to bring that out to the public. E. Murphy moved the Board table this agenda item for later consideration. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

f. Discuss and Act Upon Emerald Ash Borer Grant: E. Murphy stated she will find a grant writer for the Village to get money to replace ash trees that are cut down within 30 feet of the center line of Village roads. E. Murphy moved the Board table agenda item 9.f. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas, and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

10. Claims and Demands for Payment:

a. Town Fund: C. Boissonnas moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. E. Murphy seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

b. Open Space Fund: E. Murphy moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

11. Executive Session – Review Executive Session Minutes: E. Murphy moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session minutes. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed and Executive Session began at 9:30 p.m.

12. New Business Continued – Supervisor Kupar reconvened the regular session.

g. Discuss and Act Upon Approve Executive Session Minutes: C. Boissonnas moved the Executive Session minutes of December 13, 2010 be approved. E. Murphy seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed.

13. Adjournment: C. Boissonnas moved the Board adjourn the meeting. E. Murphy seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Kupar and Trustees Boissonnas and Murphy voted aye. Trustees Stutesman and VanZandt were absent. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard Johansen, Clerk