The May 14, 2002 meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:30 p.m.  at Town Hall.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, and Kupar present.  Trustee Judy arrived at 7:40 p.m.

Reports:

     Sheriff:  Not here yet.

     Highway Commissioner:  Commissioner Gallucci stated the Highway District received a reimbursement check from the EPA for $14,298.60 for part of our cost of taking out the old monitoring wells.  The Highway District is resubmitting the remaining balance for reimbursement.  The new chipper machine has been received by the Highway District and paid for by a check for $33,600.00 from Kane County.  The two together make $47,898.60 that was brought into Campton Township by Highway Department staff this month.  The Spring Newsletter was completed in house by Highway Department staff, saving over a thousand dollars from the previous newsletter, and was sent out to all Campton Township residents.  The May brush pickup is underway using our new chipper, and the Township is providing free delivery of wood chips to residents who request them.  The Highway District purchased a new stump grinder that will enable it to grind down stumps on township property, and is in the process of purchasing a John Deer mower through State contract.  The old mower will be traded.  The road crew replaced 81 signs and 57 posts in the Windings, thus completing all the signage in that subdivision.  Shoulder work was done where needed in the Township, and holes in the roads were patched in the Windings and Wideview.  The road crew picked up trash along the entire length of Anderson and Campton Hills Roads, and trimmed trees along Campton Hills Rd., Town Hall Rd., Kingswood Dr., Knollwood Dr., and Briarwood.   Swanberg Rd., Old Burlington Rd., Old LaFox Rd., Anderson Rd., Town Hall Rd., Campton Hills Rd., Denker Rd., Bolcum Rd., Brown Rd., and Beith Rds., were striped with a yellow center line and a white side line where applicable. 

     Sheriff:  Sergeant Kevin Williams arrived and stated that kids are walking across the street to get to the ball diamonds on LaFox and Burlington Roads.  The Sheriff will have a study done there to get the speed down from 45 mph. to 30 mph., and use crosswalks.  Fox Mill has an underpass.  He requested the Highway Commissioner paint the curbs yellow on the east and west sides of School Street.  Commissioner Gallucci agreed, and added he is looking to get the County to pass an ordinance requiring no parking on Old LaFox on the curve by the Community Center. 

     Assessor:  Assessor Rottmann was absent due to attending an Assessor’s class, but he provided a written report that stated property tax bills were mailed Friday, May 10^th. 

     Supervisor:  Supervisor Anderson  stated the Corron property will close this month.  A general assistance client came in this month and the Township helped him find a job with health benefits.  A veterans’ plaque is planned for the Community Center.  Clerk Johansen stated Township Attorney Noble’s opinion regarding the Appellate Court’s ruling on placement of items on Township Agenda’s is in the Trustee’s packets.  The Clerk understands this to say that items not placed on the Agenda 48 hours in advance of the meeting can only be considered but not acted upon at that meeting.  This prevents us from amending the Agenda at the last minute and then acting on that item.  There appears to be no change in procedure in regard to Executive Sessions as long as we provide an explanation to the public of what was discussed, and the action to be taken, when we come out of Executive Session and vote on a matter.  Trustee Judy stated she thinks State’s Attorney Gorecki has a different opinion on this matter.  Clerk Johansen stated he would find out the State’s Attorney’s opinion and provide it to the Board.

Approval of Minutes:

     Board Meeting April 4, 2002:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Board meeting of April 4, 2002.  The motion was seconded by R. Manser, and passed unanimously by voice vote. 

     Public Hearing April 9, 2002:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of April 9, 2002.  The motion was seconded by R. Manser, and passed unanimously by voice vote. 

     Public Meeting April 22, 2002:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the minutes of the Open Space meeting of April 22, 2002.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar, and passed unanimously by voice vote.                                            

Planning Commission:

     McDonald’s Presentation – Campton Crossings:  Libby Fisher, Project Manager with McDonalds, presented for the developer.  She stated she is responsible for construction of the site.  Clerk/Plan Commissioner Johansen stated the Plan Commission voted to discourage this plan because it believed the configuration of McDonalds with Kindercare was dangerous to children entering, leaving, or playing at Kindercare.  County Board Representative B. Wojnicki stated this is a permitted use.  The County worked hard with this developer.  The gooseneck lighting prevents light pollution.  R. Manser stated he thought we decided to have buildings on the street to keep the idea of an old town center.  K. Judy stated yes, that has been true from the old Plan Commission to now.  R. Manser moved the Board adopt the Plan Commission’s recommendation to discourage this project.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson, and Trustees Manser and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Gillen and Kupar voted no.  The motion passed. 

Citizens’ Comments:  Township Administrator Glas stated we have received many compliments for the Newsletter. 

New Business:  Supervisor Anderson moved the Board move item 8. C.,  Paul Schuck, up to item 8. A., for the convenience of Mr. Schuck.  The motion was seconded by R. Manser and passed unanimously. 

     Presentation by Paul Schuck Director of Water Resources – Il State Water Survey/Il State Geological Survey Water Resource Investigation for Kane County:  B. Wojnicki stated the $14,000.00 Riverboat grant for Campton’s water study has been approved.  P. Schuck handed out the County Staff Recommendation in regard to the Kane County water study, and stated he has been with Kane County for 12 years and has a staff of three people that review new subdivision plans in regard to water surface drainage and supply in unincorporated Kane County.  The County Board approved a 2 million dollar contract for a county water study.  See the Executive Summary of the Research Proposal for an overview of the County study which assumes no Lake Michigan water because that would be too expensive.  This leaves three options:  the Fox River, shallow aquifers, deep sandstone aquifers.  The cost of pumping stations and piping makes the Fox River out for the western townships, leaving the shallow and deep aquifers for us.  The resulting proposal is a five year plan, but we will have meaningful data in the second, third, and fourth years.  The County will build a computerized data base of well logs. 

They will create a three dimensional model of subsurface geology. They may do borings where needed and seismic work too.  Then they iterate data and come up with nested computer models that quantify estimates of renewal yield.  This does not locate water for wells.  U.S.G.S. is making assumptions about groundwater boundaries of Campton Township.  Counties study makes measurements of boundaries of Campton Township and only makes assumptions about groundwater boundaries of Kane County.  This would allow communities to require developers to study whether there is enough water for their proposed developments.  A 2030 Plan will be adopted in the  next couple of years.  The State and County are working on a Memorandum of Understanding for the study.  The U.S.G.S. has stronger hydrogeologic people.  There will be peer review between agencies.  The U.S.G.S. will fine tune the coarse grain data from the State for the first three years.  He suggests Campton continue to parallel track the County’s data in years four and five in order to get the County’s fine tuned data into our model.  He adds there are social aspects and planners’ values to take into account with the data too.  There are aspects of law and socio-economics that will not be in the Report.  J. Kupar stated U.S.G.S. will be doing geophysics and drilling some wells.  He is glad there is cooperation between the County and U.S.G.S.  Each has its strengths.

     Approve Land Cash Resolution for Pine Haven Subdivision:  D. Gillen  moved the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing Land Cash Intergovernmental Agreement for Pine Haven.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The Resolution passed. 

     Review and Approve Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Town Fund 02-1T:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 02-1T of the Campton Township General Town Fund.  The motion was seconded by R. Manser.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The Ordinance passed. 

     Review and Approve Resolution for Education of Water Resources for Campton Residents:  R. Manser moved the Board table the Draft Resolution on voluntary limited water use.  D. Gillen seconded the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote.  The Resolution was tabled. 

     Review and Approve Ordinance for Restricted Use of Off Road Vehicles within Campton Township:  R. Manser moved the Board table the Draft Resolution of the Campton Township Off Road Vehicle Policy.  J. Kupar seconded the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote.  The Resolution was tabled. 

     Review Request for Funding for Senior Services Associates, Inc.  $1,250.47 for Seniors being Provided Services Within Campton Township:  R. Manser moved the Board approve funding for Senior Services from Campton Township in the amount of $1,250.47.  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. 

Old Business:

     Review Water Management – John Kupar:  J. Kupar stated U.S.G.S will measure the wells again that were studied five years ago as a part of this study.  We can see if water levels have declined in the last five years.  County Board Representative Barb Wojnicki did a lot of good work helping us.  Supervisor Anderson and Trustee Manser thanked Trustee Kupar for getting this project started.  D. Gillen moved John Kupar form a Water Resources Committee to facilitate the Campton Township Water Resources Study.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy and passed unanimously by voice vote. 

     Review and Approve Proposal for Computer Equipment and Support for Town Hall:  R. Manser moved the Board approve the Dell computer system bid in an amount not to exceed $6,421.00 plus shipping.  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. 

Campton Township Community Park:  Supervisor Anderson stated we got our final grant reimbursement for the park in the amount of $200,000.00.  Rich Glossen and John Pree stated they took a walk around the park and saw stone paths need a yearly increase in stone, wet areas need 4 X 6 lumber, and we should consider partial paving of the path.  It would save money.  The partial fence needs completion, and we need a north and west fence line.  There is a drainage problem on the northwest side of the soccer fields.  They suggest a good neighbor letter with contact names if we observe four wheelers.  Also suggest parents observe parking rules.  We should organize a clean-up day.  J. Pree asked do we do anything about a concession stand ?  J. Glas stated, yes, it is in the budget this year and we can actually get revenue from that.  Park jobs end at the end of October, when mowing ends.                                             

Bank Statements:  D. Gillen moved the Board approve the Bank Statements.  R. Manser seconded the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote. 

Claims and Demands for Payment:

     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. 

     Open Space Fund:  R. Manser moved the Board approve the Claims and Demands on the Open Space Fund.  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. 

     Capital Fund:  None.

     Park and Recreational Fund:  None.

Adjournment:  D. Gillen moved the Board adjourn.  R. Manser seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

                                                                          Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                          Richard Johansen

                                                                          Clerk