1. 2. 3. The March 14, 2006 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:42 p.m. at the Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy present.
4. Reports:
Sheriff – Deputy Johnson: Deputy Johnson reported there were break ins in January along Ridgeline Road by Silver Glen Road. This was by means of getting in unlocked cars and using the garage door opener to open the garage door and gain entry into the garage, and in one case into the house. They ran away when they heard noise from the homeowners being in the house. Keep cars locked and garage doors closed to prevent these crimes of opportunity.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: The road crew plowed and salted on two occasions; repaired lawn damage in various places due to snowplow damage; picked up garbage along numerous roadways; did road patrol for standing water, drainage problems, and pot holes; cut and chipped trees on Swanberg Rd. and Hemlock Dr.; installed Neighborhood Watch sign on Ridgeline Road in Cranston Meadows subdivision; installed yellow flashing warning lights and 15 mph suggested speed limit signs on Jens Jensen Rd. in the Windings subdivision because of safety concerns regarding a dangerous curve; made and installed road side reflective markers for the Windings subdivision; continued to repair potholes with cold patch throughout the Township; installed markers on Denker and Swanberg Rds. for upcoming spring project; reconstructed upstairs storage area in Building A, and installed pallet racks in Buildings A and B; installed new door at north end of Building A; continued maintenance on Township vehicles and equipment; swept intersections on a weekly basis, and checked all Stop signs in the Township on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing ones. Motor fuel tax maps have been revised to accommodate new roads that have been dedicated to the Township in order to ensure proper motor fuel tax revenue to the Highway District. Patsy Smith asked if we put another Stop sign at Corron and Burlington Roads so that there is now one both on the right and left sides of the road? Answer was the County put the second Stop sign there.
Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann stated the portable version of the property assessment management system is going well now. It is very helpful.
Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt: No Report.
Supervisor – Neal Anderson: Supervisor Anderson stated we had the first meeting of the Poynor Park committee. Eight of ten members attended. Their first item is to hire an engineer. Volunteer work at Corron Farm is going well. The second Saturdays of the month from 9:00 a.m. to noon are our volunteer workdays. The Campton Township Annual Town Meeting will be Tuesday April 11th. at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center. This backs the regular Board meeting up to Thursday April 6th. of the previous week. Don’t forget to get out and vote March 21st. Barb Wojnicki, Kane County Board Representative for Campton Township, stated this is the first year you can vote early. Patsy Smith of Preserve Campton stated Elgin did not annex the Glenwood and Silgestrom parcels at their last City Council meeting. Preserve Campton is finalizing the budget for the proposed village of Campton Hills and we are starting a campaign to educate the voters of Campton Township.
5. Approval of Minutes:
a. Board Meeting February 14, 2006: T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of February 14, 2006. J. Kupar seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy said aye. The motion passed.
6. Citizens Comments: None.
7. Planning Commission:
b. Rezoning Request for Wasco Railway Centre: Tracy Burnidge spoke for the development along with Scott Trotter of Trotter Engineering. Outbound Investors are the developers. Arne Silvestri, a partner, also spoke. Chris Collins is the owner of the parcel. This is a 3.36 acre triangular piece surrounded by Route 64, and Wasco and Burlington Roads. They propose two, two story commercial structures that include a basement area. Building A is 14,000 square feet, Building B is 19,000 square feet for a total of 33,000 square feet, plus the basement area brings it nearly to 40,000 square feet. There are 122 parking spaces that include some parallel parking on Wasco Road. Trotter Engineering plans to rent 12,000 square feet. Tab Construction (Tracy Burnidge) plans to occupy 3,000 square feet, for a total of 15,000 square feet occupied so far. The only access to the proposed P.U.D. is the angle Wasco Road makes with Route 64, and this also requires crossing the Great Western bike Trail. A deceleration lane on Route 64 would be required by IDOT. The County refused access to Burlington Road, for now, but said eventually a road will go north off Wasco Road to connect with Burlington Road. Question was asked if the developer spoke with Batavia Enterprises about getting access through their property to Burlington Road. Answer was he was told no because people would use Wasco Road as a shortcut to get to Burlington and Bolcum. Reply was that would only apply if Wasco Road was open. If the Wasco Road entrance was closed that would not be a problem, or if both entrances were open but Wasco Road closed in the middle, so traffic from either end would have exit the way it came in, it would not be a problem either. Otherwise the bike path would be crossed by all traffic from both directions. Pedestrian traffic on the bike path, and crossing Route 64 at Wasco Road are accidents waiting to happen. The developer said there will be no overpass for the Great Western Trail, but they will make Wasco Road a ninety degree intersection with a warning sign – no signalization. They will widen Wasco Road from 21 to 27 feet with curb and gutter on the south side. Signs will give advance warning to pedestrians. They will improve 1000 feet of Route 64 by widening the road. The Plan Commission believes this proposal may be premature because Wasco Road cannot be connected to Burlington Road so that it can be closed at Route 64, or blocked after the bike path. We can only consider what we have in front of us. Additionally, it was suggested a safe crossing at the traffic light at the intersection of Route 64 and Burlington Road be provided for pedestrians and bikers that wish to cross Route 64 to patronize the commercial area across the street. A connection between the Great Western Trail and Route 64 is needed on one side, and a side walk to connect the crosswalk with the businesses is needed on the other side. A. Koppenhofer moved the Board request a 45 day extension from the Kane County Development Department in order to render an opinion with regard to the Rezoning request for Wasco Railway Centre Concept Plan so that Tab Construction can address the following concerns:
1. Prepare information on WSD’s ability to provide 11 pe to the site
2. Other options on ingress and egress to the site
3. Confer with the Plan Commission for compliance with the Campton Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan
4. And a pedestrian crossing analysis at Route 64 and Wasco Road
The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. The motion passed.
a. Proposed Settlements of LaFox Preliminary Plan Review: Chuck Hanlon presented the Preliminary Plan for Settlements of LaFox. The Elburn Plan Commission endorsed the plan tonight. The 45 day period ended yesterday but Campton’s input will be part of the record because staff is still working on it. Zoning is next, then the Development Committee, then the Zoning Board of Appeals, then the Kane County Board. This is the critical growth corridor. The development is in Campton (372 acres) and Blackberry townships, and parts of it are within Geneva, St. Charles, and Elburn planning jurisdictions. It is within St. Charles, Geneva, and Kaneland school districts, and St. Charles and Elburn Fire Districts. It is anticipated to be within Geneva and St. Charles Park Districts. A 100 acre donation to the Forest Preserve, including a wetland, is proposed. We need to designate a certain amount of land for irrigation. We never use the total amount of land designated for irrigation. Supervisor Anderson stated a conservation easement needs to be placed on the irrigation area in Campton Township so that if it ever ceases to be used for irrigation it cannot be used for anything else other then Open Space. Mike Jessen with the Concerned LaFox Area Residents stated he is happy with the plan. Drew Fraz of the Concerned Residents stated he supports the plan, but asks that the Board attach the Plan Commission letter, which includes four remaining areas of concern the Concerned Residents wish to have addressed, in our recommendation to the County. The Plan Commission also has seven requests and recommendations regarding the Settlements of LaFox Preliminary Plan in it’s recommendation letter of March 4, 2006. The Plan Commission hopes the public will look at this as a model of cooperation between land developers and home owners. Peter Brennan with the land developer, Wyndham Deerpoint Homes, stated the agreement between the Concerned Residents and the land developer will be memorialized as part of the PUD Agreement, with the cooperation of the Kane County Development Department. K. Judy moved the Board adopt the Plan Commission recommendation in their letter of March 4, 2006, with the addition of the following:
1. a conservation easement be placed on the property which will be used for spray area and the wetland areas adjacent to the Mongerson property;
2. this is contingent on legal review by bond council regarding the road easement through Mongerson;
3. and no spraying on the property southwest of Mongerson between Mill Creek and the proposed road.
The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. The motion passed.
8. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
a. Review and Act Upon Creation of Part-Time Open Space Position – Naturalist: J. Kupar moved the Board hire an Open Space naturalist at a rate of $13.00 per hour. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. The motion passed.
9. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action: None.
10. Claims and Demands for Payment:
Town Fund: J. Kupar moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. T. Stutesman seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. The motion passed.
Open Space Fund: J. Kupar moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund. T. Stutesman seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. The motion passed.
Park and Recreational Fund: None.
11. Executive Session – Land Acquisition: J. Kupar moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition. A. Koppenhofer seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. The motion passed and Executive Session began at 10:30 p.m.
12. Review and Act Upon Approving Contract for Purchase of Real Estate: Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session. J. Kupar moved the Board authorize the Supervisor of Campton Township to enter into a real estate sales contract with Brown Road Investment Group, LLC, for the purchase of 85.39 acres at an amount of $72,439.01 per acre. The motion was seconded by T. Stutesman. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. The motion passed.
13. Adjournment: A. Koppenhofer moved the Board adjourn the meeting. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Koppenhofer, Stutesman, and Judy voted aye. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 11:04 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk