1. 2. 3.   The January 9, 2007 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:40 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy present.  Trustee Kupar was absent. 

4. Reports:

     Sheriff – Wasco Substation Community Policing:  Administrator Glas stated the new Lieutenant will take office this week.  Area establishments were tested for underage serving by the Sheriff.  All passed except Nicos. 

     Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci:  Commissioner Gallucci stated because of the recent mild weather we have not been spending money on salt, fuel, or overtime.  We went back to crack sealing, fixing lawn damage from recent plowing, and getting ahead on spring projects.  The road crew patrolled throughout the Township for standing water, drainage problems, pot holes, and culvert permits; did crack sealing on Brown, Campton Hills, and Town Hall Roads, Citation Lane, and Campton Woods Subdivision; repaired a manhole cover on Retreat Court; checked all stop signs in the Township on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing ones; swept intersections on a weekly basis; picked up garbage along numerous roadways; repaired potholes with cold patch; and continued maintenance on Township vehicles and equipment. 

     Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann:  Assessor Rottmann stated we are done with the 2006 appeals.  The year 2007 is a quadrennial assessment year, which means he reviews all assessments. 

     Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt:  No report.

     Supervisor – Neal Anderson:  Supervisor Anderson introduced Patsy Smith of Preserve Campton to report on the proposed incorporation.  She stated the Kane County Board unanimously approved putting the proposed Campton Hills incorporation on the April 17^th ballot because it is compatible with the Kane County 2030 Land Use Plan, and has more than enough tax base to qualify as a village.  Campton Township’s Kane County Board Representative, Barb Wojnicki, stated she was appointed chairperson of the Kane County Farmland Preservation program.  There is three million available in the program.  The federal government matches funds.  A lot of farms want to participate.  

5. Approval of Minutes:

     a. Public Hearing Town Levy December 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m.:  K. Judy moved the Board approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of December 12, 2006 on the Town Levy.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed.         

     b. Public Hearing Road District Levy December 12, 2006, 7:15 p.m.:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of December 12, 2006 on the Road District Levy.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

     c. Board Meeting December 12, 2006:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of December 12, 2006.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

6. Citizens’ Comments:  Patsy Smith of Preserve Campton stated by consent item, the Kane County Board appointed Ed Malek to the St. Charles Fire Protection District.  The District includes Campton Township.                     

7. Planning Commission:  Plan Commission Chairman Morgan stated the Campton Reserve proposal is at the County now.  The proposed subdivision is north of Empire and west of the Knolls subdivision.  It is 35 lots on 80 acres.  Our Plan Commission will probably not see it until next month.  Township Administrator Glas stated she attended a meeting on land development in Elburn.  This was put on by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (C.M.A.P.).  More then 50 people participated using software based on the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commissions 2040 Plan.  There were round table discussions with government people and land developers.  The conclusion was public policy encourages urban sprawl and this should change.  Anything touching any edge of Elburn, developers are trying to get annexed.  The biggest topic was affordable housing.  Plan Commission Chairman Morgan stated the term of art for what the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is proposing is “smart growth.”  Smart growth is cluster housing and everything Campton is not looking for, but Elburn may be, since they are a city.  Administrator Glas stated Elburn is looking at a “necklace” of open space around Elburn. 

8. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     a. Review and Act Upon Water Quality Addition to Water Model – Robert Kay USGS Staff to Report on Funding Possibilities:  Administrator Glas stated Bob Kay talked to the Wasco Sanitary District (WSD) and they are cooperating in letting the United States Geological Survey (USGS) gather data from them.  We haven’t heard back from the County yet on funding to have Shaw Environmental initiate the water model.  We need $2000 to get started.  K. Judy moved the Board approve $1000 for the water quality addition to the water study model provided WSD contributes $1000.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

9. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     a. Review and Act Upon Resolution Authorizing Land Cash Agreement for Wolf Division, Campton Township:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing the Land Cash Intergovernmental Agreement by which Campton Township requests the County of Kane to release $2,905.00 of the monies held by the County by virtue of its Land Cash Ordinance, on account of Wolf Division, to Campton Township.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The Resolution passed. 

     b. Review and Act Upon Resolution for Release of Water Model Data to Kane County Water Resource Department:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the Resolution of the Campton Township Board of Trustees Allowing USGS Data to be Released to the Kane County Water Resource Department.  The motion was seconded by C. Boissonnas.  T. Stutesman moved the Resolution be amended by deleting paragraph three of the Resolution as presented.  C. Boissonnas seconded the amendment of the motion.  In a voice vote on the amendment of the motion, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The amendment of the motion passed.  In a roll call vote on the Resolution, as amended, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The Resolution, as amended, passed.

10.  Claims and Demands for Payment:

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

     b. Open Space Fund:  C. Boissonnas 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 Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

     c. Park and Recreational Fund:  None.

11.  Executive Session –Land Acquisition and Pending Litigation:  T. Stutesman moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition and Pending Litigation and include Special Township Council Dickson and Township Administrator Glas.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed and Executive Session began.

12.  New Business Continued:

     a. Review and Act Upon Authorizing the Supervisor to Enter into Contract for Purchase of Property 5-3:  Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session.  K. Judy moved the Board table authorizing the Supervisor to enter into a contract for purchase of property 5-3.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

13.  Adjournment:  K. Judy moved the Board adjourn the meeting.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. 

                                                                               Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                               Richard Johansen

                                                                               Clerk