The March 8, 2005 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, Judy, and Kuper present.
Reports:
Sheriff – Deputy Johnson: Deputy Johnson stated there was a house fire in the Windings. As a routine precaution the arson division is checking it out to see the source. It’s a slow time of the year because of the cold. There was a rash of garage burglaries in Fox Mill. Keep garage doors closed because this is a crime of opportunity. In Sugar Grove, Elburn, and Mill Creek a suspicious white van was seen driving slow with a male Hispanic driving. It could be innocent. We just don’t know. The slow driving is the concern. The Sheriff web site is www.kanesheriff.com. You can see Sheriff substations there. Campton’s is in the center of Kane County. The site tells you about calls in the area.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: Commissioner Gallucci stated he had a good response from the Sheriff regarding sign vandalism. There were no problems this month. The road crew was out four times this month for snow to keep roads from becoming slick. This is the season between winter and spring. He spoke to residents about replacing culverts and solving flooding problems. The road crew is picking up garbage along roadways. As the snow melts the garbage becomes apparent. On April 1 the Sheriff will start a work program for non-violent offenders to pick up garbage along roadways. It’s better to use hot patch then cold patch to fill potholes because it sticks better. To do that the asphalt has to be kept hot all the way to the site. He priced an asphalt heater and it cost $11,000.00. Instead he got an asphalt heater donated to the Township, and for $500.00 in maintenance it is now up and running. The road crew plowed and salted on February 9th, 20th, 22nd, and 28th. They salted intersections, hills, and curves, as needed throughout the Township. They repaired and replaced mailboxes on Uncas Lane in Oak Openings subdivision, and Hunters Hill Drive. The road crew installed weight limit signs on Swanberg Road; picked up garbage on Brown, Bolcum, Swanberg, Anderson, and Beith Roads; received and stored an additional salt shipment; checked all stop signs in the Township on a weekly basis, and replaced damaged or missing ones; continued to repair potholes with cold patch throughout the Township; and continued maintenance and repair on Township vehicles and equipment. Commissioner Gallucci met with homeowners on Crestwood and Briarwood Drives regarding water problems, and checked a drainage problem on Barberry Lane for a spring project. He displayed a map of snow plow routes for the residents to see with the names of the drivers.
Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann stated he is proceeding with 2005 assessments mainly on new construction. He had four people come in to register to vote today. His office is a voter registration office. The close of registration was today for the upcoming election.
Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt: Nothing.
Open Space Committee – Judy Hines: Nothing.
Park and Recreation Committee – Jim Giase: Nothing.
Supervisor – Neal Anderson: Supervisor Anderson stated there are a couple of developments that will probably be coming in. One is on Empire Road and the other on Brown Road across from the park. There have been quite a few calls from the public about this. K. Judy asked has the Plan Commission gotten anything? Answer was no. Rosie Norman asked what is happening on Empire Road? Answer was nothing has come in yet. It’s not before the Plan Commission. Township Administrator Glas stated March 21st is our meeting with Kane County Development Department staff. We will get the paperwork then. Assessor Rottmann consulted a Township map with section numbers and stated this could be the Inland property. Supervisor Anderson stated we have an application for a horse stable coming in on Dittmann Road. The Elgin Public Hearing on their proposed annexation of property in northern Campton Township is still set for March 21st. Keep an eye on the Campton Township website for updates on that. There are two pieces of good news. First, Campton Township received a grant of $45,000.00 from the Northeastern Illinois Wetland Conservation Fund for Corron Farm wetland restoration. We can thank Jack Shouba for that. Second, the Standard and Poors rating for Campton Township is A+ and stable outlook. That is good news for our bonds if the Open Space referendum passes.
Approval of Minutes:
Board Meeting February 8, 2005: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of February 8, 2005, with two typo corrections. K. Judy seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
Citizens Comments: Trustee Ric Manser thanked Trustee Donna Gillen for her seven years of excellent public service on the Board. Andrea Koppenhofer stated there will be a meeting of the Wasco Sanitary District (WSD) this Thursday March 10th. They are contemplating digging a third well that may be shallower then what is needed. With our water study coming out this summer can we use the new computer software to evaluate it? B&B will no longer be responsible for infrastructure after April 2005, and a well that is shallower then what is needed could be a problem for Township water levels. K. Judy stated this could fall under Plan Commission. A. Koppenhofer stated there is a group of Fox Mill residents that are following this, but typically when there are a lot of people there, not much gets done. K. Judy asked can Township Administrator Glas enquire to find out what their proposal is for the well. J. Kupar stated we need to find out because if it’s shallower then needed, it could drain the upper aquifers into the lower. A. Koppenhofer stated at a previous meeting a person that was consulted indicated a deeper well was needed. Then at the last meeting she was absent, and it was indicated the upper aquifer was replenishing. N. Anderson stated then all three wells would be in the same aquifer. Normally that is not done. We will make sure somebody attends the meeting. County Board Representative Barb Wojnicki stated she will speak with Paul Schuch in the Kane County Water Department, and with the Kane County Development Department.
Planning Commission: Nothing.
8. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
a. Review and Act Upon Central Kane County TRIAD Funding – Kane County Sheriff Department: Pat Brazill spoke for TRIAD Senior Services. They have a web page and have formed a Not For Profit Corporation to inform seniors on many issues. The Salvation Army attends their meetings. TRIAD works with the Senior Services Association if they have a problem with elder abuse. TRIAD is looking for funding. They use the Geneva Township center now and will move with them when they move to the Wheeler Park facility. D. Gillen asked do you get funding from the State or other governments. Answer was we get funding from Geneva Township. K. Judy asked how much interest has been expressed in Campton Township? Answer was they are starting to get the word out. Township C.P.A McKay stated in this current budget year there is $500.00 left for this type of program. Deputy Johnson stated there is a great need for this type of program. The Sheriff’s Office has an agreement with TRIAD. Mr. Brazill and Deputy Johnson are co-chairs. He goes to homeowner’s association meetings and sees seniors that have needs regarding senior scams, identity theft, etc. R. Manser moved the Board approve a $250.00 donation to TRIAD. D. Gillen seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed. N. Anderson stated if you are looking for a place to hold seminars you can do so at the Community Center. Administrator Glas will put you in touch for room reservation and our web site. Rosie Norman stated it sounds like a wonderful thing. Do you have vehicular help to get to meetings if they can’t drive? Mr. Brazill replied it could be a problem because of insurance.
b. Review and Act Upon Contract for Use of the Tennis Courts St. Charles Junior Tennis Association – Tim Matacio: T. Matacio stated the first year went well. There were no complaints. J. Kupar stated, regarding the contract, we need to rewrite stipulations four and six. D. Gillen stated the issue of signs is raised on the first page, and the paragraph on liability needs work. R. Manser stated last year we asked for scholarships for six children that were not used. This year we could use money for maintenance. T. Matacio requested passing the issue in principle pending revisions of the contract. K. Judy moved the Board enter into a contract with the St. Charles Junior Tennis Association as set forth in the proposed document, pending review by the Township Attorney. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
R. Manser moved the Board move agenda item 8. g. up to the next item. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
g. Review and Act Upon Consideration of Opening a portion concerning Fox Creek from the February 24, 2003 Executive Session Minutes: R. Manser moved the Board table agenda item 8. g. D. Gillen seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
c. Review and Act Upon the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Blackberry Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank – Corp of Engineer Requirements: K. Judy stated the document is not set up in proper form for recording. N. Anderson stated the document came from Township Attorney Noble regarding Army Corp requirements. K. Judy stated it needs to be explained what Fox Valley Land Foundation is doing. Township Administrator Glas stated the Foundation does nothing unless there is a failure, or V-3 defaults. N. Anderson stated this has nothing to do with the escrow agreement. R. Manser moved the Board approve the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Blackberry Creek Headwaters Property. D. Gillen seconded the motion. R. Manser moved the Board amend the motion to add a description of the Fox Valley Land Foundation’s participation in the project, in the whereas clauses. K. Judy seconded the amendment of the motion. In a voice vote on the amendment of the motion, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The amendment of the motion passed. In a voice vote on the motion, as amended, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion, as amended, passed. Trustee Gillen left the meeting.
d. Review and Act Upon Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 04-1T Amendment – Current Fiscal Budget: R. Manser moved the Board approve Amended Budget 04-1T for fiscal year 2004 – 2005. K. Judy seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Gillen was absent. The Ordinance Amendment passed.
e. Review and Act Upon Set Public Hearing for Town Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 05-01T (April 7, 2005 7:00 p.m.): R. Manser moved the Board set the Public Hearing date of April 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. for the Tentative Town Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 05-01T. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Gillen was absent. The motion passed.
f. Review and Act Upon Set Public Hearing for Road Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 05-01R (April 7, 2005 7:15 p.m.): R. Manser moved the Board set the Public Hearing date of April 7, 2005 at 7:15 p.m. for the Tentative Road and Bridge Budget and Appropriation Ordinance 05-01R. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Gillen was absent. The motion passed.
h. Review and Act Upon Granting Authority to Obtain Mapping Studies and Surveys Needed for Construction Drawings at Poynor Park: N. Anderson stated we are budgeted for this. Township Administrator Glas stated we got the paperwork for this from the Poynor Park Ad-hoc Committee. She got an e-mail from Devin Moose on the Ad-hoc Committee. All paperwork is completed. The volunteers put together the scope of work. They did a fantastic job. R. Manser moved the Board grant authority to staff to put out requests for geo-technical and Alta survey proposals for Poynor Park. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Gillen was absent. The motion passed.
Administrator Glas stated when Ken Alles was with us he began a five year plan to work from for Open Space. He asked for input on this from staff, and when he left, staff completed the Five Year Strategic Plan which we are following.
Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
Review and Act Upon Employee Handbook Revision: K. Judy stated this is a good job. The only comments are the effective date of November 2004, and whether the Assessor and Town have received it. R. Manser stated let’s change the date to April first for the Assessor and Town, because the Assessor and Town have not received it, but Roads has received it. R. Manser moved the Board approve the Employee Handbook as revised. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Gillen was absent. The motion passed.
Claims and Demands for Payment:
a. Town Fund: R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Gillen was absent. 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. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Gillen was absent. The motion passed.
c. Park and Recreational Fund: None
Executive Session – Land Acquisition: None.
Adjournment: J. Kupar moved the Board adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Gillen was absent. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk