The June 8, 2004 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 Manser, Gillen, and Kupar present. Trustee Judy arrived at 7:57 p.m. Supervisor Anderson asked for a moment of silence for President Regan, and Under Sheriff Schindlbeck, both of whom passed away recently.
Reports:
Sheriff – Sergeant Collins: Deputy Johnson spoke for Sergeant Collins. He stated the perpetrator of the break-ins at the Wasco Dairy Queen and Taylor Street Pizza was apprehended. There was a new break-in at Subway. There were some domestics. There was much property damage. It has been a busy time. The Sheriff is doing fundraising for Special Olympics. Deputy Johnson distributed information about this. B. Wojnicki asked where was the man who did the break-ins from? Answer was he was a homeless man from Aurora. George Moravcik asked how do we deal with three wheelers on farm property? Answer was find out who they are. They must have permission of the property owner.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: Commissioner Gallucci was absent but presented a written report which said: the road crew installed new stop signs at Farrier Point Lane, Bolcum Road, and four Towing Zone signs on Old LaFox Road; checked all stop signs in the Township and replaced damaged or missing signs; finished brush pick-up on the south side of Route 64 on May 14th; chipped up storm damage throughout the Township; dropped off wood chips to residents who requested them; did saw cut and blacktop repair on Citation Lane and Faireno Drive in Cheval de Selle, on Falcon Lane in Foxfield, on Willowbrook Drive in the Willowbrook Subdivision, in Corron Glen, on Hunters Lane in Hunters Hill, on Happy Hills Road in Happy Hills, and on School Road in Fox Mill; spread shoulder gravel on Bieth Road; put soil and seed on High Point Court shoulders; swept all small intersections on a weekly basis; continued repairing potholes with cold patch throughout the Township; continued maintenance of township vehicles and equipment; mowed all road ditches in the Township; checked for drainage problems throughout the Township; worked with the Windings Homeowners Association, and will be installing a new guard rail on Ravine Drive.
Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann stated the first installment of the property tax bill is due Monday June 14th. Check the tax bill to be sure you have the Homestead Exemption. Assessor Rottmann and Highway Commissioner Gallucci went to Lucent Technologies and picked up a free truckload of furniture for the Township. The flag out front is at half staff in observance of the passing of President Regan. George Moravcik asked what is the last day to file a tax appeal. Answer was September 10th. is the earliest to appeal the 2004 assessment. It is too late for 2003. If you think you are over-assessed, make an appointment.
Open Space Committee – Judy Hines: K. Judy spoke for the Open Space Committee offering a handout, stating this is to aid in streamlining the land acquisition process. If anyone knows of any parcels for sale, let the committee know. The Public Hearing regarding the consultants proposal for Pointer Park is June 15th. George Moravcik asked is there any prohibition against renting open space to farmers? Answer was no. N. Anderson stated the Corron Farm was purchased with OLT funds from the State of Illinois so that has to go back to pre-settlement condition.
Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt: Chairman VanZandt was absent. Township Administrator Glas gave the Township survey results that stated 84% felt current solid waste disposal was satisfactory.
Park and Recreation Committee – Jim Giase: Absent.
Supervisor – Neal Anderson: Supervisor Anderson stated there will be a Public Hearing at the Community Center on June 15th. at 7:30 p.m. for public comment on the proposed park plan for the Pointer property. On the Memorial Day weekend we hosted softball and Best of the Midwest tournaments. He thanked Commissioner Gallucci for the sign in front of Town Hall. Our first Rustic Road has been nominated. It is Brundidge Road. We hope for more Rustic Roads to be approved. We will need residents support for that. The Spring Alternative Workshop on community solutions will be held in Yorkville on June 16th. It will look at the Prairie Parkway impact.
Approval of Minutes:
Special Board Meeting May 4, 2004: J. Kupar moved the Board approve the minutes of the Special Board meeting of May 4, 2004. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
Board Meeting May 11, 2004: R. Manser moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of May 11, 2004. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
Citizens’ Comments: Ed Fiala stated an independent association of Fox Mill homeowners has been formed to improve communication between them and government. It is called the Concerned Homeowners of Fox Mill. Prior to this only the developer spoke for them. It formed as a reaction to B&B Developers trying to retain control of their homeowners association until the year 2020. Stanley MacKenzie stated the use of ATV’s in Hunters Hill has become a problem. N. Anderson stated the Sheriff spoke earlier about this but the Deputy has left. Basically they need the property owners permission, but you can contact the Sheriff for detailed information. Clerk Johansen stated he received a letter from ComEd stating they will be conducting tree trimming in our area through the end of June.
Planning Commission:
Gary Ciampi – request for rezoning F to F-1: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Plan Commissions recommendation to approve the requested rezoning of F to F-1 for the 3.75 acre parcel. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
George Moravcik – request for rezoning F to F-1: R. Manser moved the Board approve the Plan Commissions recommendation to approve the requested rezoning of F to F-1 for the 3.011 acres on the 46 acre parcel, and F to F-1 for the 1.060 acres on the 20 acre parcel. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
a. Presentation by St. Charles Public Library District – Diana Brown, Director: D. Brown stated the St. Charles Library approved a plan a year ago to expand library district boundaries to include unserved areas. They propose boundaries tied to St. Charles Township and the part of Campton Township that is in School District 303. The fact that they serve only a portion of School District 303 concerns them. Because they are a district library they are allowed to annex surrounding areas. A referendum failed in 1990. Since then five Campton residents asked about referenda, but didn’t pursue it, and 120 people purchased nonresident cards. R. Manser asked do you propose to annex all of Campton? Answer was only that part that is in School District 303. K. Judy asked have you done any polling? Answer was no. J. Kupar asked what is the typical non-resident fee. Answer was about 4.5% of your tax bill would go to support the library. A $320,000 home would add $306.00 to your tax bill. With your tax base you could support your own library, but we could share administration. J. Kupar asked do you want to annex us, or offer to help us establish our own library district. We are closer to the Elburn Library. Attorney Jurgensmeyer representing the St. Charles Library stated the process would be to circulate a petition including boundaries, and a court hearing would be held, and without objection, it would be set for election on one of the five dates elections are held every two years. The earliest would be next spring. It would have to pass in both the old and the new district territory. R. Manser stated since it was defeated before, what has changed? D. Brown stated we feel an obligation to the school district, and the greater growth since then. K. Judy asked are there any community groups that have pursued this? Answer was no. N. Anderson asked what would a new west side facility consist of? Answer was no idea yet. R. Manser asked can school libraries be open nights? Answer was no because of staff hours. K. Judy stated we could put a survey in our newsletter. Citizens Comments Re: Library – John Pree asked would there still be a portion of Campton not served by any library? Answer was Burlington. Norm Huntley, President of the Library Board, stated there is general agreement in the library world that you don’t go into another library district’s, school district. Barb Wojnicki, County Board Member, stated a lot of people that move here are not given all the facts. They assume they live in St. Charles. Andrea Koppenhofer asked will you build on the west side of the river, and if it’s a new building, will you have to do a referendum anyway? Answer was we are trying to do it without a referendum. J. Kupar stated we are a long way from the library. How will you serve us? Norm Huntley stated bookmobiles, kiosks at the Post Office, etc. Tom Thomas asked if Campton came in would it affect west side service? N. Huntley stated they have completed their strategic plan. If Campton doesn’t join they will move in another direction. Michael Turgeon stated he has used the library twice. He uses the internet. He wasn’t able to get tax forms from a big fancy library in Schaumburg. His high school kid have not used the library at all. Mark McNamara stated he is a member of the St. Charles Library, and he has the internet. The library is the best investment he ever made. There is a lot of in depth information in books. Judy Hines stated she does research on historical properties there. The library is very helpful. Ernie Hildebrand stated he got along without the library for 17 years. He doesn’t think we should be forced to pay for a library card. R. Manser stated let’s come up with a survey method.
The Board took a five minute break at 9:05 p.m.
b. Review and Act Upon Prevailing Wage Ordinance Campton Township 04-03T: D. Gillen moved the Board approve Campton Township Prevailing Wage Ordinance No. 04-3T. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The Ordinance passed.
c. Review and Act Upon Prevailing Wage Ordinance Campton Township Road District 04-02R: D. Gillen moved the Board approve Campton Township Road and Bridge District Prevailing Wage Ordinance No. 04-02R. R. Manser seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The Ordinance passed.
d. Review and Act Upon Proposal for Permanent Sandblasted Redwood Signs for Headwaters Conservation Area and Poynor Park: Township Administrator Glas stated all signs follow the same format. D. Gillen moved the Board approve Signs of the Fox bid for two signs at the Headwaters Conservation Area in an amount not to exceed $6,700.00. R. Manser seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed. D. Gillen moved the Board approve Signs of the Fox bid for one sign on Poynor Park in an amount not to exceed $3,400.00. R. Manser seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed. The Board’s direction is our people install the signs, if possible, to save some of the cost.
e. Review and Act Upon Campton Township Employee Handbook for Town and Assessor Office: Township Administrator Glas stated three handbooks were created that are identical except for the person reported to, and a few other details. They are for the Township, Assessor, and Road District. The Assessor and Road District hire their own employees. K. Judy stated she would review the handbooks. Administrator Glas stated she would discuss the handbooks with the attorney and bring it back to the Board. R. Manser moved the Board table the employee handbooks. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
f. Review and Act Upon Proposal from Huddleston McBride for Tile Study for Poynor Park for Recreational Development: R. Manser moved the Board approve the tile study bid on Poynor Park from Huddleston McBride in an amount not to exceed $8,720.00. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action: None.
Claims and Demands for Payment:
A. Town Fund: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
B. Open Space Fund: R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
C. Park and Recreational Fund – None.
Executive Session – Land Acquisition and Personnel: R. Manser moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition and personnel. K. Judy seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Clerk Johansen stated that due to an oversight his recorder is out of audio tape. D. Gillen moved the Board go out of Executive Session. The motion was seconded by R. Manser. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen , Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed at 9:50 p.m.
The Board’s direction is it feels comfortable with the memo written by Dan Lobbes to Neal Anderson dated June 7th. The Board’s direction is to table the memo of June 1st.
Adjournment: R. Manser moved the Board adjourn the meeting. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed and the Board adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk