1. 2. 3. The May 12, 2009 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at the Community Center at 7:45 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy present. Trustee Stutesman was absent.
4. Reports:
Sheriff – Wasco Substation Community Policing – Lt. Kramer: Absent.
Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci: Commissioner Gallucci’s report stated snowplows and spreader boxes were taken off trucks and put in storage so spring road work projects can begin; all trucks were state certified by annual inspection; brush pick up was completed on the north side of Route 64; the Spring 2009 Newsletter was completed; shoulder repair work was done on Beith, Anderson, Campton Hills, Old Burlington, Old LaFox, and Swanberg Roads; sink hole repair was done on all catch basins and manholes in the Farmstead and Fox Mill subdivisions; cut and chipped up a tremendous amount of storm damaged trees throughout Campton Township and the Village of Campton Hills; swept intersections in Campton Township and the Village of Campton Hills on a weekly basis; checked all Stop signs in Campton Township and the Village of Campton Hills on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing ones; continued to patrol roads throughout Campton Township and the Village of Campton Hills for drainage problems, pot holes, and culvert permits; continued to repair potholes with cold patch throughout Campton Township and the Village of Campton Hills; performed ongoing maintenance on township vehicles and equipment by staff in house; did preparation repairs on roads that will be overlaid and slurried; and two crewmen attended a seminar on West Nile Virus and mosquito control, and were certified to dispense mosquito briskets for the 2009 season.
Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann: Assessor Rottmann stated the tax bill for 2008 that is due in 2009 has been mailed out. He is meeting with taxpayers until 9:00 p.m., and later. They have until the end of September to meet with him and appeal if dissatisfied. The Campton Township Newsletter was mailed out at the same time as this years tax bills. Unfortunately the old article from the 2008 Newsletter was reprinted in the current 2009 Newsletter. This erroneous reprinting of last years Assessors article is causing a lot of confusion with taxpayers. The Assessors office is having to explain that the reprinted article was not supposed to be in this years Newsletter. The 2008 assessed values are what the article refers to, and these have been finalized by Kane County, and cannot be reduced further.
Solid Waste District – Becky Lambe: Barbara Boissonnas, the new President of the Solid Waste Disposal District, stated their consultant recommended staying with Waste Management for the new contract. They are making progress in negotiations on the new contract.
Staff Update on Open Space – Jack Shouba: Open Space Development Coordinator Shouba stated burn season is over. We burned 100 acres at four parcels. The monthly second Saturday Habitat Restoration Day was held last Saturday at Corron Farm and Poynor Park. At Corron Farm we are working on revisions of plans for the entrance to the parking lot. We are preparing to repair the roof on the horse barn. Work will begin on the porch on the main house. We will hire out thistle removal. At Poynor Park landscaping work was done by Rosie Norman and Denise Morgan with trees donated by Mike Steinbis. We had our grand opening of the park. Staff needs direction on boundary issues. One neighbor is placing lawn clippings in the park. Two neighbors are mowing and herbiciding well into park property. Neighbors continue to pile trees and brush on park property. Boundary markers have been removed and one was moved. C. Boissonnas stated we need to inform them if they continue the township will pick up the brush and put it back on their property and charge them for it. Coordinator Shouba continued, at Harley Woods we are hiring Witness Tree Native Landscapes to continue removing non-native plants. Off road vehicles are making a trail through non native plant areas. At the Johnson, Brack, and CHAL conservation easements staff members walked the properties and photographed them. This will be our baseline inspection to be followed by annual inspections. At the Headwaters Conservation Area we inspected the new Motz addition walking boundaries, inspecting wet areas, and walking to the highest point. There is a wonderful view to the north. The area is too hilly for sports fields. The best use is to expand prairie plantings that protect and enhance the view and protect the headwaters of Blackberry Creek, thus fitting into the mission of a conservation area. We should plan on installing a new fence before the Elburn Station subdivision is constructed. We should complete fencing the southern boundary along Route 38 as soon as possible, and install boundary signs. We suggest contacting the geology department at NIU (Northern Illinois University) to see if they will assist in identifying the rocks that were collected from the (HCA) Headwaters Conservation Area. Our intent in collecting these rocks was to use representative samples for an educational display about glaciation. The exterior trail around HCA should be expanded to include the Motz parcel. This will serve as a fire break. Interior firebreak trails will also be needed. We noticed the off leash dog walking areas are quite popular and suggest expanding these to other parks such as Anderson, Poynor, and Brown Road. There is an existing garden area behind the Motz house and water is available. This might be an area for a community garden. There are trees at the edge of the woods along Route 38 that are under utility lines. We should cut down those trees. We will examine the tile studies and meet with Tom Huddleston to plan on removing or disabling them. The Motz house will be inspected soon for safety and historic value by Kane County officials.
Water Study Committee – John Kupar: Water Study Committee Chairman Kupar stated the committee is still working on a baseline study for the Stonefield subdivision.
Village of Campton Hills – Patsy Smith: Absent.
Supervisor – Neal Anderson: Supervisor Anderson presented a plaque to retiring trustee Kathleen Judy honoring her service on the Open Space Committee, the Plan Commission, and her eight years as Trustee. Her many valuable contributions in these areas over the years are very much appreciated by the Township. Neal thanked everyone for their help during his eight years as Supervisor. We added many ballparks and much open space over the years.
5. Approval of Minutes:
a. Board Meeting April 9th, 2009: J. Kupar moved the Board approve the minutes of the meeting of April 9, 2009. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed.
6. Citizens Comments: Clerk Johansen pointed out the Registration form that was provided for Board member training by TOI (Township Officials of Illinois) at various locations throughout the state. He recommended the seminar at Rockford because of his own experience there, and the ease of traffic compared to the other locations. Campton Township’s Kane County Board Representative Barb Wojnicki stated the Kane County Board approved the parking lot for Hanson Road today. This will provide parking for the entrance to the Great Western Trail on Hanson Road in Lily Lake. Barb thanked Supervisor Neal Anderson and Trustee Kathleen Judy for serving the public over the years. Open Space Development Coordinator Jack Shouba and Township Administrator Julia Glas presented Neal with many photos of open space acquired under his leadership. They also presented him with a plaque honoring his sixteen years of service to the Township – eight years as Supervisor that was preceded by his eight years as Trustee. Also presented was a photo of the Redbud tree that was planted in front of Town Hall in honor of Neal’s years of service. Former Trustee Joe Garbarski gave a speech asking for new Board members to tap into the experience of Neal Anderson and previous Board members, and he gave a thank you for Neal’s years of service.
7. Planning Commission: Nothing.
8. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
a. Discuss and Act Upon Ride in Kane New Freedom/JARC Service Agreement and Phase 3: Administrator Glas stated the program is in place. It is a matter of Campton Township signing on for an amount, and then we get matching funds from the Feds. When the funds are gone we inform the riders and the program ends. We contribute $2000, and we get $2000 from the federal government, and when that money is gone the program ends. We limit this to one trip per person per week, and we believe there are only four or five people that would use this. J. Kupar moved the Board approve the Ride in Kane New Freedom/JARC Service Agreement Phase III funding in the amount of $2000.00, and approve the ‘Ride in Kane’ Eligibility Checklist. The motion was seconded by K. Judy. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed. K. Judy stated this is not totally administered by us? Administrator Glas stated they come to us for the application and then we turn them over to Pace.
9. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:
a. Discuss Well and Septic Information for Website and Seminar for Homeowners: Administrator Glas presented information about a Well and Septic informational meeting put on by the Kane County Health Department on Monday May 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Office for Kane County in front of the Fair Grounds at 535 South Randall Road, St. Charles. To register call 630-444-3040. Water well test kits will be provided at no charge. The Board’s consensus was it is ok to put on the website.
b. Discuss and Act Upon Appointment to Solid Waste District – Jeff Huske: C. Boissonnas moved the Board appoint Jeff Huske to the Campton Township Solid Waste Disposal District. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed. Clerk Johansen then sworn Jeff Huske in as a Trustee of the Campton Township Solid Waste Disposal District and signed and sealed the appointment.
c. Discuss and Act Upon Proposal for Historic Review of Motz House – Headwaters: Administrator Glas stated we have a proposal from DLA Ltd. Architects to do historic research on the newly acquired Motz house. The proposal is for a time and material basis, not to exceed $1,800.00. N. Anderson stated the County could come in and do a full report on the Motz house. Mark Van Kirkoff would look at it and would not charge $1,800.00. Maybe we should just table this for now and wait for the County to look at it. K. Judy moved the Board table agenda item 9. c. Discuss and Act Upon Proposal for Historic Review of Motz House – Headwaters. The motion was seconded by J. Kupar. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed.
d. Discuss and Act Upon Proposal for White House Interior Renovation for Grant Purposes: Administrator Glas stated we have an architect’s proposal for a study of the scope of work required to restore the White House (hired man’s house) at Corron Farm. The study would include tuck pointing the foundation, restoration of the interior of the house, and construction of the kitchen addition and providing ADA (American Disabilities Act) access to this addition. This would help us write the grant application for funding to do the work. K. Judy moved the Board approve entering into a memorandum of understanding regarding the project scope of the White House restoration in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00. The motion was seconded by C. Boissonnas. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed.
10. Claims and Demands for Payment:
a. Town Fund: J. Kupar moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was 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 Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed.
c. Park and Recreational Fund: Nothing.
11. Executive Session – Land Acquisition and Review Executive Session Minutes; Review Whether to Open Executive Session Minutes; Review Whether to Destroy Audio Tape Minutes Older Then 18 Months: J. Kupar moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition, reviewing Executive Session minutes; reviewing whether to open Executive Session minutes, and reviewing whether to destroy audio tape minutes older then 18 months. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed and Executive Session began at 9:05 p.m.
12. New Business – Approve Executive Session Minutes; Approve Whether to Open Executive Session Minutes; Approve Whether to Destroy Audio Tape Minutes Older then 18 Months: Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session. J. Kupar moved the Board approve the Executive Session minutes of April 9, 2009. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, and Boissonnas voted aye. Trustee Judy voted no. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed. Trustee Boissonnas moved the Board keep all Executive Session minutes closed. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed. J. Kupar moved the Board approve destroying all Executive Session audio tape minutes older then 18 months. C. Boissonnas seconded the motion. In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed.
13. Adjournment: C. Boissonnas moved the Board adjourn the meeting. K. Judy seconded the motion. In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Judy voted aye. Trustee Stutesman was absent. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard Johansen
Clerk