1. 2. 3.      The March 13, 2007 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustee Boissonnas present.  Trustees Kupar, Stutesman and Judy were absent.  Supervisor Anderson stated Trustee Judy would arrive shortly.  Until then there would be no quorum, and business could be discussed but not voted upon.

4. Reports:

     Sheriff – Wasco Substation Community Policing – Lt. Kramer:  Absent.

     Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci:  Commissioner Gallucci stated a year ago February we plowed once.  This February we plowed 19 of 28 days.  The road crew spent numerous days and nights chasing snow drifts throughout the Township.  The Township Newsletter will be out next week.  The last week of April will begin two weeks of brush pick up.  North of Route 64 will be the first week.  South of Route 64 will be the second week.  He met with the Illinois Department of Agriculture regarding the Emerald Ash Borer.  We will dump wood chips on Township property and spray with urea so they decompose rapidly.  No woodchips will be delivered to homeowners.  The Department of Agriculture is hiring private contractors to pick up dead or dieing Ash trees.  They will not pick up healthy trees.  Trees in the Windings will be taken down and put out for the Highway District to pick up.  Campton Township’s Kane County Board representative Barb Wojnicki asked if plugged up culverts are the responsibility of the homeowner.  Answer was no, the Highway District clears them out.  The road crew repaired snowplow damaged mailboxes and posts throughout the Township; repaired potholes with cold patch; swept intersections on a weekly basis; checked all Stop signs on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing ones; did road patrol throughout the Township for standing water, drainage problems, and pot holes; and continued maintenance on township vehicles and equipment.  Motor fuel tax maps were revised to show additional roads dedicated to the Township in order to ensure proper increase in motor fuel tax revenue to the Highway District.  For the 2007 road resurfacing season Beith Road will receive a two inch overlay of asphalt from Route 38 to Woodcrest Court.  The following roads will be sealed with an emulsified rejuvenator seal coat of chemically engineered asphalt pavement sealer that is specifically formulated for country roads: Aberdeen Lane, Baert Lane, Balmoral Lane, Barberry Lane, Blue Larkspur Lane, Boxwood Lane, Bridle Creek Drive, Brookhaven Lane, Carriage Court, Challedon Court, Chateaugay Court, Colonel Bennett Lane, Colson Drive, Crescent Lane, Echo Valley, Fair Oaks Drive, Farview Road, Forest Lane, Hilltop Drive, Holly Court, Ivy Court, Johnson Road, Juniper Court, Lasso Lane, Laurel Drive, Laurel Road, Meadowridge Circle, Oak Hill Drive, Oak Ridge Road, Oakwood Drive, Osage Drive, Overcup Court, Pioneer Court, Pleasant View Lane, Privet Court, Ridgeview Court, Saddlebrook Drive, Somerset Drive, Spur Lane, Sylvan Drive, Stirrup Avenue, Town Hall Extension, Trotter Lane North, Trotter Lane South, Verhaeghe Road, Whirlaway Drive, Whirlaway Court, White Pine Lane, Whitney Road, Willowbrook Court, Willowbrook Drive, Woodgate Road, Woodland Drive, Wyngate Court, Wyngate Road. 

     Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann:  Assessor Rottmann stated this is a quadrennial reassessment year so he is reviewing all subdivisions to see what level to assess.  Regarding the sanitary system at this building (Community Center), we have a septic problem here.  He spoke with the Wasco Sanitary District in regard to a hook up to this building.  They have PE available.  Their engineer came back with a proposal.  He  has money in the Assessor’s budget for preliminary work.  Pat Lindner may help us get matching funds from the state.  It will take some time to complete the hook up.  He wants the Board to say whether to  proceed. This item is under New Business on the agenda. 

     Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt:  Solid Waste member Becky Lamb spoke for Chairman VanZandt stating the District received an award for its education efforts on recycling from Kane DuPage Soil and Water. 

Trustee Judy arrived.

     Supervisor – Neal Anderson:  Supervisor Anderson stated his father Robert Anderson passed away a month ago.  He thanked many people in the room for remembering his father and coming to the wake and funeral.  Robert Anderson was Campton Township Assessor in the 1960’s, and Township Supervisor in the 1980’s.  He was Treasurer of Grace Lutheran Church for many years.  He loved baseball and that’s the reason he sold his land to the Township for Brown Road Park.  Campton Township’s botanist, Jack Shouba, was nominated for the Red Cross Home Town Hero award.  Our Annual Town Meeting will be next month.  Patsy Smith stated the campaign headquarters for the effort to get the Campton Hills incorporation referendum approved by the voters is in the Campton Crossings Shopping Center at the southeast corner of Route 64 and LaFox/Burlington Roads.  It is in the old video store.  The public is invited to stop by and get informed on the benefits of incorporation. 

5. Approval of Minutes:

     a. Board Meeting February 13, 2007:  C. Boissonnas moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of February 13, 2007.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed. 

6. Citizens’ Comments:  Freda Cieslicki stated there are two properties the Board might want to consider for Open Space purchase.  One is 125 acres at 50K per acre.  The other is 178 acres at 35K per acre.

7. Planning Commission:  Plan Commission Chairman Morgan stated there are three proposals coming to Plan Commission next month.  First is a concept proposal called Canada Corners in Lily Lake that includes sewage lagoon – land application.  Then there are two others: Campton Reserve and Stonefield.  The last two are going through revisions that reduce the number of lots.  The Settlements of LaFox passed the Development Committee.  Next is the platting and zoning stage.  N. Anderson asked if any property could be donated to Campton Township from the Settlements of LaFox.  Answer was we will see when it gets to final plat.  N. Anderson asked what happened to our request for a conservation easement on the spray fields.  We want to see that property stays undeveloped.  Answer was no answer yet. 

8. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     a. Review and Act Upon Eagle Scout Project – Headwaters Picnic Shelter – Tyler Shoup:  Township Administrator Glas stated Tyler was unable to attend the meeting tonight.  K. Judy moved the Board table acting on Eagle Scout Project – Headwaters Picnic Shelter - until next meeting.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed. 

     b. Review and Act Upon Water Resources Committee:  K. Judy moved the Board table acting on the Water Resources Committee until next meeting.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesmen were absent.  The motion passed. 

9. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     a. Review and Act Upon Proposal for Eagle Scout Project – Ryan Tyrrell:  Township Administrator Glas stated Ryan wasn’t able to attend tonight’s meeting.  K. Judy moved the Board table acting on Eagle Scout Project.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed. 

     b. Review and Act Upon Culvert Permit Ordinance 07-03R:  K. Judy moved the Board approve Campton Township Ordinance No. 07-3R-A.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The Ordinance passed. 

     c. Review and Act Upon Town Budget and Appropriation Ordinance #07-01T:  C. Boissonnas moved the Board approve the Campton Township General Town Fund Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 07-1T.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The Ordinance passed. 

     d. Review and Act Upon Road and Bridge Budget and Appropriation Ordinance #07-01R:  C. Boissonnas moved the Board approve the Campton Township Road and Bridge Fund Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 07-1R.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The Ordinance passed.

     e. Review and Act Upon Proposal for Annual Audit – Recommend for Town Meeting:  K. Judy moved the Board recommend Sikich Professional Services and Support CPA to the electors of the Annual Town Meeting of 2007 for the Campton Township auditors for the year ending March 31, 2007.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed. 

     f. Review and Act Upon Recommendation for Poynor Park Bids – Nan Newlon:   Nan Newlon spoke for Christopher Burke Engineering.  She stated the bids that were received were high because of increases in fuel and asphalt.  She recommended the Board reject the bids and rebid the project with a modified scope of work for the base contract.  The modified scope will include items required by the IDNR Grant that are necessary to complete the project.  Items the Township may want to include if funds are available would be included with Alternate Bid items.  C. Boissonnas moved the Board reject all Poynor Park bids and rebid the project.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed. 

     g. Review and Act Upon Town Meeting Agenda – April 10, 2007:  C. Boissonnas moved the Board approve the Annual Town Meeting agenda for April 10, 2007.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed. 

     h. Review and Act Upon Resolution Supporting the Efforts of Citizens for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County Referendum – April Election:  C. Boissonnas moved the Board approve the Campton Township Resolution Supporting the Efforts of the Citizens of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s 85 Million Referendum.  K. Judy seconded the Resolution.  K. Judy stated the Forest Preserve’s stated purpose in this referendum is not specifically to acquire open space in Campton Township so she moves to amend the Resolution to delete words to that effect in the second paragraph.  She further moves to amend the Resolution to add a second paragraph that states “WHEREAS the Town of Campton encourages the acquisition of open space in Campton Township which is in Kane County; and”.  The amendment of the Resolution was seconded by C. Boissonnas.  In a voice vote on the amendment of the Resolution Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The amendment of the Resolution passed.  In a voice vote on the Resolution as amended Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The Resolution as amended passed. 

     i. Review and Act Upon Proposal for Sewer and Water at the Community Center:  A. Rottmann stated the Community Center septic backs up from time to time.  The Wasco Sanitary District (WSD) has the necessary PE to service us.  To proceed further he has a proposal of $5,600 for preliminary engineering.  He has the money in his budget but he wants the Board to commit itself because of the costs of completing the project.  Representative Pat Lindner can pursue matching grants.  K. Judy moved the Board encourage the Assessor to proceed with the proposal to install sewer and water at the Community Center.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed. 

     j. Review and Act Upon Boundary Fencing for Open Space Parcels:  C. Boissonnas stated he sees signs of intrusion, manure, waste, snowmobile tracks etc. on the Headwaters open space.  The Township invested $90,000 for professionally seeding the Headwaters open space, and used much volunteer labor there as well.  We need to protect it from damage by limiting traffic to a small area.  N. Anderson stated the builder adjacent to Corron Farm does not object to a fence, in fact he stated it may be helpful.  Township botanist Jack Shouba stated let’s use fencing to guide people to the entrances.  Beth Lamb stated we need to put signs to educate people about why the fence is there and how to get in.  Campton Township’s Kane County Board Representative Barb Wojnicki stated the buffer between the Elgin homeowners and the Campton Township open space at Corron Farm is only 15 feet.  That needs to be protected.  It’s wise to put the fence up before the subdivision is built.  That way they know the rules.  C. Boissonnas moved the Board instructs the Campton Township Administrator to solicit bids for the purpose of erecting two fences.  The first fence is to be built along the North and East boundaries of the Township’s open land at Corron Farm.  The second fence is to be built along the North and East boundaries of the Headwaters open land.  The Campton Township Administrator will determine the exact type of fence, placement, and height, in consultation with the Campton Township Open Space Development Coordinator, and will report on the bids to the Board at its May 2007 meeting.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman 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.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed. 

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

     c. Park and Recreational Fund:  None.

11. Executive Session – Land Acquisition and Pending Litigation:  C. Boissonnas moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and pending litigation.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed and Executive Session began at 9:50 p.m. 

12. Adjournment:  Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session.  K. Judy moved the Board adjourn the meeting.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Boissonnas and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Kupar and Stutesman were absent.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m.         

                                                                                Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                Richard Johansen

                                                                                Clerk