Prior to the regular meeting Judge Timothy Sheldon swore in the reelected, and new, Township officials. Reelected were Neal Anderson, Supervisor, Alan D. Rottmann, Assessor, Richard Johansen, Clerk, and John Kupar, and Kathy Judy, Trustees. Newly elected were Andrea Koppenhofer, and Tom Stutesman, Trustees. Reelected Highway Commissioner Sam Gallucci was sworn in earlier.
1., 2., 3., The May 10, 2005 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:56 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 Kupar present.
Supervisor Anderson stated the thanks of the Township go out to Ric Manser and Donna Gillen for their years of service and dedication to Campton Township. This will be their last meeting, as the new Board takes office at the next meeting. The thanks of the Township also go out to David Bressler, the retired Chairman of our Plan Commission. Trustee Judy presented a plaque to D. Bressler in appreciation of his 12 years of service as Chairman of the Campton Township Planning Commission stating he was the lead author of the Campton Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan. He pointed the way for numerous subdivisions, including Prairie Lakes, and others, regarding density, zoning, stormwater, and maintaining the rural character of the Township.
4. Reports:
Sheriff – Deputy Johnson: Absent.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: It was announced Commissioner Gallucci will be late tonight due to clearing a fallen tree off the roadway.
Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann stated he is reviewing new construction for 2005.
Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt: Absent.
Open Space Survey – Christian Boissines: C. Boissines summarized the three survey conclusions which were on land development, open space, and the proposed Elgin annexation of property in Campton Township. There were 5,218 surveys mailed out, and we had a 10% response rate. Respondents strongly oppose annexing of Campton Township land by Elgin and strongly support the Township’s efforts to oppose development that does not meet the criteria of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Campton Township. Respondents support open space, and support creation of additional bike and horse trails. Respondents strongly support estate rural residential of individual one + acre lots, and oppose cluster homes or multiple family along major highways. Most written comments were on this last point. K. Judy stated we are doing what they want for Elgin, Open Space, and land development. It looks like we are hitting all the bases. D. Gillen stated let’s put this on our website. Township Administrator Glas stated we get about 1000 hits per day. C. Boissines thanked Preserve Campton, Plan Commission Chairman Jim Morgan, and Assessor Rottmann for their help with the survey. The Board direction is put the survey on the website.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: Highway Commissioner Gallucci arrived and stated he was late because of a tree that was across the roadway that had to be taken care of right away. Snowplows and spreader boxes were taken off trucks and put in storage so spring road work projects can begin. A Tree was removed and culvert cleaned out to correct drainage problems on Fox Bend Drive in Silver Glen Meadows Subdivision. The road crew cut and chipped trees on Beith Road and in Mary Meadows Subdivision, and dropped off wood chips to residents who requested them; installed new culverts on Crestwood Drive, Campton Hills Road, and the Community Center on LaFox Road; Stenciled, painted, and put up temporary street signs for Campton Woods Subdivision while existing signs were cleaned and repainted; and checked all stop signs in the Township and replaced missing or damaged ones on a weekly basis. Brush pick-up began north of Route 64 last week and continues south of Route 64 this week. The Windings Newsletter had the date of the brush pick-up wrong so the Highway Department will go back up there for that. Curbing will be installed in Hidden Oaks Subdivision this month. The next brush pick-up will be the first week of August. K. Judy asked can we change parking near the Sheriff’ Sub-Station from diagonal to parallel for safety? Jim Giase of the Park and Recreation Committee stated the Sheriff says the biggest issue is parking on Old LaFox Road. Parents should take the time to find parking in the school parking lot, even if it is difficult. Commissioner Gallucci stated he will work with the Sheriff and Wasco Baseball on the parking issue. D. Gillen stated her street sign was stolen. Commissioner Gallucci stated seven street signs were stolen in the Township last month.
Park and Recreation Committee – Jim Giase: J. Giase stated Bob Duntman of Duntman Sod has donated sod for Colt Field at Brown Road Park. We have two items coming up on the agenda later. They do not cost the Township money. The new Community Center field is the only one without a batting cage. The League offers to do it as a capital improvement at no cost to the Township. Second, the League offers to install a water line at Colt Field at Brown Road Park. A plumber will be hired to do it according to code. This is to water the new sod.
Supervisor – Neal Anderson: N. Anderson stated Clerk Johansen and staff completed bond council paperwork for the Campton Township Open Space bond purchase. We have hope for more grants. He met with Grant writer, Laura Ross, regarding D.N.R. grants. He met Forest Preserve President, John Hoscheit, to coordinate Open Space land acquisitions with them. He will meet Lily Lake Village President next week, and then the Plato Township Supervisor, and Elburn Mayor, after that. V3 has the Army Corp permit for the wetland bank. The Corron White House is almost done. Excavation and prairie planting of the Headwaters is being done. Last night was another Hearing on the proposed Elgin annexation and Preserve Campton, and Campton Township’s Board Representative Barb Wojincki presented. Both did an excellent job. This was our best Hearing so far. Patsy Smith of Preserve Campton stated there are only three interested parties left to speak. These are Clerk, and Planning Commission member, Richard Johansen, Highway Commissioner Sam Gallucci, and Assessor Al Rottmann. If anyone else wants to be included as a speaker this is your last opportunity. At last nights Hearing our land planner reviewed Elgin’s zoning ordinance which they have to follow by law. We have a great case. Preserve Campton has a fund raiser at the Silverado Restaurant Monday, May 16, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00.
5. Approval of Minutes:
Board Meeting April 7, 2005: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Board meeting of April 7, 2005. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Judy abstained because she was absent at that meeting. The motion passed.
Public Hearing April 7th Town Budget: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of April 7, 2005, on the Town Budget. R. Manser seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Judy abstained because she was absent at that meeting. The motion passed.
Public Hearing April 7th Road Budget: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of April 7, 2005, on the Road Budget. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Kupar voted aye. Trustee Judy abstained because she was absent at that meeting. The motion passed.
Special Meeting April 27, 2005: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Special Board meeting of April 27, 2005. K. Judy seconded the motion. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
6. Citizens’ Comments: D. Gillen stated if you get a letter from Kane County regarding a meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board for June 1 at 7:30 A.M. at Mill Creek Golf Course, go to the meeting. It could be important to Campton Township. Christian Boissines stated he didn’t get the new recycling bin. What are the sizes? Township Administrator Glas stated they went out, but with some glitches. Call her office. Waste Management will catch up. There are three sizes, small, medium, and large. Vince Schuster asked where does the water study stand? J. Kupar stated it will be ready this summer after the peer study comments are completed. The United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) is running the model now.
7. Planning Commission:
a. Proposed Chattan Subdivision – Empire Road: John Thornhill presented for the applicant. This is 10 acres on the south side of Empire Road west of the Windings. They request R-1 zoning. Well and septic will serve each house. There will be seven lots total, including the existing house, on ten acres. The 2030 Plan shows this as rural residential and the Development Department considers this infill. The proposal is at the Concept stage. He got calls from the neighbors regarding drainage concerns. He will organize a meeting in the Windings to discuss these concerns. There are no builders yet. N. Anderson stated he encourages you to work with the neighbors. Plan Commission Chairman Morgan stated it’s rural residential which is consistent with our Plan. K. Judy moved the Board approve the Plan Commission recommendation to encourage the Chattan Subdivision Concept Plan. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. K. Judy asked where are the drainage problems? Answer was on both the east and west sides. The County installed a tile system for this on the west side. We will show drainage easements at the Preliminary Plan stage and put detention on the site. The detention area will be two and a half acres. We could turn it over to the public or the owner of the existing house could own it. K. Judy asked what aquifer will the wells be in? Answer was he thinks the Ancell. J. Kupar stated probably the St. Peter Sandstone. County Board Representative Barb. Wojnicki asked is there room on the drive for a school bus, snowplow, or fire truck turn around? Answer was it’s a Y. They pull in, back up, and go out. Highway Commissioner Gallucci O.K.’ed this. He says it’s better then a 90 degree hammerhead, or a T shape. On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
8. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
a. Review and Act Upon Approval of Merit Salary Increases as Budgeted in 05-06 Fiscal Year Budget: R. Manser asked what is the per cent increase? Township C.P.A. McKay stated it averages three and one half per cent increase. D. Gillen moved the Board approve the staff merit salary increases effective May 1, 2005. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
b. Review and Act Upon License Agreement for Use of Land by Garfield Farm: Township Administrator Glas stated this is an agreement for the maintenance of our land by Garfield Farm. D. Gillen moved the Board approve the license agreement with Campton Historic Agricultural Lands, Inc., AKA Garfield Farm, with Campton Township for the maintenance of the Corron Farm. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed. D. Gillen moved the Board approve the license agreement with Campton Historic Agricultural Lands, Inc., AKA Garfield Farm, with Campton Township for the maintenance of the Headwaters Conservation Area. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed. D. Gillen moved the Board approve the license agreement with Campton Historic Agricultural Lands, Inc., AKA Garfield Farm, with Campton Township for the maintenance of Poynor Park. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed. D. Gillen moved the Board approve the license agreement with Campton Historic Agricultural Lands Inc., AKA Garfield Farm, with Campton Township for the maintenance of Mongerson South. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. On a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
c. Review and Act Upon Proposals for Painting Town Hall: Administrator Glas stated the first estimate donates the paint. D. Gillen moved the Board accept the bid from College Craft for an amount not to exceed $3000.00. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. J. Glas stated the existing paint has lead in it. J. Kupar stated make sure the contractor has Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification to do this work. Also require the contractor to provide us with a Certificate of Disposal for any paint chips produced by the work. D. Gillen moved the Board amend the motion to require the contractor to have E.P.A. certification to do the work, and to require the contractor to provide the Township with a Certificate of Disposal for waste produced by the job. The amendment of the motion was seconded by J. Kupar. 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 roll call vote on the motion, as amended, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion, as amended, passed.
d. Review and Act Upon Letter of Engagement for Chapman and Cutler LLP for Bond Counsel – 2005 Bond Series: K. Judy moved the Board accept Chapman and Cutler LLP for Campton Township Bond Counsel, for the 2005 Bond Series, as stated in their letter dated April 21, 2005. D. Gillen seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
e. Review and Act Upon Capital Improvement at LaFox Field – Batting Cage (Wasco Baseball Expense): R. Manser moved the Board approve the installation of a batting cage at the Community Center Field to be paid for by Wasco Boys’ Baseball. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a voice vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
f. Review and Act Upon Capital Improvement at Brown Road Park – Running Water at Colt Field (Wasco Baseball Expense): R. Manser moved the Board approve the installation of a pipe for running water at Colt Field to be paid for by Wasco Boys’ Baseball. D. Gillen seconded the motion. In a voice vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kuper voted aye. The motion passed.
g. Review and Act Upon Application for Disbursement of Land-Cash Funds: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Application for Disbursement of Land-Cash Funds in the amount of $13,072.00 from Kane County to Campton Township. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. In a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
h. Review and Act Upon Set Public Hearing – Amendment to the Open Space Plan II: K. Judy moved the Board set a Public Hearing for an Amendment to the Open Space Plan II for July 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen. On a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
9. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action: Administrator Glas stated we need only a Topo. for Poynor, not an Alto/Topo. The Topo by itself is cheaper. We should go out for bid now for the Topo. K. Judy stated let’s get three quotes for the Topo.
10. Claims and Demands for Payment:
a. Town Fund: D. Gillen 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, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
b. Open Space Fund: D. Gillen 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, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
c. Park and Recreational Fund: D. Gillen moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Park and Recreational Fund. J. Kupar seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed.
11. Executive Session – Land Acquisition: J. Kupar moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition and include the newly elected Trustee Andrea Koppenhofer. R. Manser seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The motion passed, and Executive Session began at 9:50 p.m.
12. Adjournment: Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session. D. Gillen moved the Board adjourn the meeting. R. Manser seconded the motion. In a voice vote, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk