The June 11, 2002 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:34 p.m.  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:  Sergeant Baloun had not arrived yet.

     Highway Commissioner: Commissioner Gallucci stated that per the Sheriff’s request, the Highway Department painted the curbs yellow on School St. so the Sheriff can enforce no parking.  We are choosing the 10 miles of roads to resurface next year.  The cost of labor and materials have gone up.  There were ten culvert problems.  We have ditched three houses and are working on another seven.  The St. Charles Republican newspaper said we were having brush pick-up the first week of June.  Our website and newsletter say May, July, and September.  We picked up what was out there.  The Republican’s retraction did not give the correct information.  Shoulder work was done throughout the Township.  The May brush pick-up was completed.  Free woodchips and delivery was offered to all Township residents.  Trees were cut down and chipped on Whitney Road.  Tree stumps along Knollwood, Harley, Brundige, and Welter Roads were grinded with the new stump grinder.  Ditches along Anderson, Beith, Wooley, Brundige, Garfield, and Welter Roads were mowed by the road crew, all Township intersections were swept by road crew, all Township vehicles were serviced in house by Highway District employees, trees were trimmed along Campton Hills, Whirlaway, and Town Hall Roads, and barricades were provided and delivered to Garfield Farm Museum for their annual show.

     Assessor:   Assessor Rottmann stated our website is getting 400 hits per week.  Also the conference room ceiling was damaged by water from our air conditioning.  It is being fixed. 

     Supervisor:  Supervisor Anderson asked the Trustees to see the proposed sign for Corron open space for a decision next month.  Also see the list of fixed assets of the Township and the notice of the DuKane Valley Council dinner.  If you find any dead Crows or Blue birds call the Health Department at 208-3801.  Also see the e-mail from a citizen to Joe Garbarski regarding how beautiful the park site looks. 

Approval of Minutes:  

     Board Meeting May 14, 2002:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the May, 14 2002 meeting.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

     Board Meeting May 20, 2002:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the May 20, 2002 meeting.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

Planning Commission:

     Rezoning Request – Warren Schrader:  K. Judy moved the Board accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission to approve the rezoning request of Warren Schrader.  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.   

Citizens Comments:

     County Board Representative Barb Wojnicki stated the full County Board approved the 113 acre Strom conservation easement today.  She added that McDonalds is a permitted use and will be built this summer. 

New Business:

     Review and Act Upon 2^nd Bond Issuance – Dave Phillips Spear Financial:

1.)    Recommends $900,000 working capital fund.  Ric states we need to decide only some of this.  Julia states we have the money in the account for this but have expended none of it. 

2.)    Create perpetual maintenance account of $1,640,000 for time beyond 2020. 

3.)    After all proceeds expended, determine if less then $1,640,000 is enough to perpetually maintain the property, so it can be spent on other.

4.)    Do we sell 5% of the 2002 bonds ($442,500) as taxable?  This gives us more flexibility.  The conclusion seemed to be yes. 

5.)    Do we prevent the tax levy from spiking with a 17% tax rate this time? 

6.)    The date of the bond sale will be a Tuesday or Thursday, the fourth week of August, or August 22. 

7.)    We expect to spend it in three years, not five. 

8.)    Probably voters will not go for later bond sales in excess of $18,765,000. 

Reports:

     Sheriff:  Sergeant Baloun arrived and stated there are problems in Blackberry and St. Charles Townships that could affect us.  These are complaints of improper or careless use of ATV’s, quad runners, three wheelers, and dirt bikes, on easements.  They can hit pedestrians. They made two arrests in a little time. Dial 232-6840, the Sheriff’s number, if you see this.  We need Neighborhood Watches reactivated to take care of this.  Call Sergeant Dwight Randall at the Campton, Blackberry, St. Charles Traffic Unit to complain (208-2043).  587-1490 is the Wasco Sub-station but it is usually unmanned so call one of the two numbers above.  Also there are people stealing the solar stop signs at Campton-LaFox.  He will talk toTom Zabel with KDOT to  see about putting up a reward for the arrest and conviction, because we can have a fatal there.  He thanks Commissioner Gallucci for painting the curb on School Rd. yellow so that they can now ticket cars there for parking illegally.  

New Business:  (Again)

     Review and Act Upon Corron Hydrological Proposal:  Open Space  Administrator Ken Alles stated there is a need to identify where the drain tile is on Corron so the County can do a site plan.  He has sent this proposal to Sam Santell and Paul Schouk.  R. Manser stated we need competitive bids.  N. Anderson and K. Judy stated this is contractual services and doesn’t need competitive bidding.  Tom Huddleston stated part of the study is to identify tiles that affect adjoining properties so our restoration does not adversely affect adjoining properties.  The cut in to identify tile is there.  We use radar to determine where the tile goes in the adjoining property.  We show how we abandon the drain tile system.  K. Judy stated you should talk to the County because they have the other part of this.  K. Alles stated John Duer hasn’t responded yet.  N. Anderson suggested the Board approve two of the first five stages.  D. Gillen stated she wants to hear what the Forest Preserve is doing in this regard.  R. Manser moved the Board authorize Supervisor Anderson to engage Huddleston – Mcbride Land Drainage Co. in the amount of $7,800.00.  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 motion passed.

     Review and Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance 02-2T:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Campton Township Ordinance No. 02-2T prevailing wage ordinance.  R. Manser 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. 

     Review and Approve Prevailing Wage Ordinance 02-2R:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Campton Township Road and Bridge District Ordinance No. 02-2R prevailing wage ordinance.  R. Manser 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. 

     Nominate Positions for Committees – Solid Waste and Open Space:  R. Manser nominated Chuck Reed for Chairman of the Open Space Committee.  D. Gillen seconded the nomination.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed.  D. Gillen moved the Board approve Pam Reed for the Solid Waste Committee and that she remain on the Environmental Committee as Liaison.  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.

Old Business: 

     Review Proposal for Creating Accounting Position:  R. Manser moved the Board approve the Supervisor pursue hiring an accountant to work for the Township, Road District, and the Open Space Program. The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

Campton Township Community Park:  

     Review and Act Upon Proposal for Installation of Lights at Community Center Baseball Field:  John Pechan and John Giovenco with Wasco Baseball spoke on behalf of lights for the baseball park.  The power source is one 400 amp panel with four poles.  It is a three phase 480 volt system that has $30,000 in installation costs.  Does the Town Board support the impact on the neighborhood?  There are four other proposals from $25,000 to $95,000 on the existing field with the possibility of expansion.  N. Anderson asked how do you consult the neighbors?  Answer is nothing yet. Could send flyers out.  There can be time restrictions on playing.  A lens and cap can be used.  N. Anderson stated we can leave it up to the neighbors.  D. Gillen stated we are a rural area.  We don’t need lights.  We are opening the door. D. Gillen moved the Board discourage any lights in  a rural country setting.  The motion failed for lack of a second. Answer is we are turning kids away.  If there are lights we can add more time and more kids.  N. Anderson stated ask the neighbors first.  D. Gillen suggested they meet with the Parks and Recreation Committee.  John Pree stated lets structure contacting the neighbors in a neutral manner instead of by an interested party.  N. Anderson moved to table the proposal for installation of lights at the Community Center Baseball Field.  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.   

     Review and Approve Quote on Weed Spray for Park:  R. Manser moved the Board authorize Township Administrator Glas to spend up to $800.00 for weed control for the park.  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 motion passed. 

     Review and Approve One of the Playground Structures for Western Part of Park:  R. Manser moved the Board send the proposal for playground equipment to the Park and Recreation Committee.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Kupar was absent.  The motion passed. 

Bank Statements:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Bank Statements.  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.

Claims and Demands for Payment: 

     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. 

     Open Space Fund:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund.  R. Manser 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. 

     Capital Fund:  Nothing.

     Park and Recreational Fund:  R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Park and Recreational 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. 

Executive Session:  K. Judy moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and employment of Staff, and to invite Barb Wojnicki, Al Rottmann, Jerry Johnson, Jack Shouba, Bill Davis, Ken Alles, and Julia Glas into Executive Session.  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 and Executive Session began at 9:30 p.m.

     Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular meeting at 10:50 p.m.  K. Judy moved the Board apply for a NRCS Farmland Protection Grant with all customary and reasonable costs using the grant writer and staff to coordinate.  The motion was seconded by D. Gillen.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Manser and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed.  K. Judy moved the Board authorize Bill Davis to make an offer of $20,000 per acre for the development rights of the two 1-3 properties pending and subject to the Township’s ability to secure funds from NRCS and acceptable conservation easement terms.  The motion was seconded by D. Gillen.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Manser and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed.  N. Anderson moved the Board authorize Bill Davis to make a 100% offer of the Township’s appraisal of property 1-2 for development rights.  The motion was seconded by D. Gillen.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustee Gillen voted aye.  Trustee Judy voted no.  Trustees Manser and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed.  K. Judy moved the Board hire Jack Shouba as Development Coordinator of the Open Space Program as an employee at $35.00 per hour for up to $14,560.00 annually.  The motion was seconded by D. Gillen.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Manser and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed.  K. Judy moved the Board purchase a conservation easement on 94.7 acres from property 2-3 in concert with the NRCS for a total of 1.1 million dollars subject to NRCS’s $500,000 grant reimbursement to Campton Township and subject to the review of the Township attorney.  The motion was seconded by D. Gillen.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Manser and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed. 

Adjournment:  D. Gillen moved to adjourn.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Gillen and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Manser and Kupar were absent.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

                                                                      Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                      Richard Johansen

                                                                      Clerk