1. 2. 3.  The November 13, 2007 Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:05 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar and Boissonnas present.  Trustees Stutesman and Judy were absent. 

4.Executive Session: - Review Executive Session Minutes and Land Acquisition: C. Boissonnas moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session minutes, and land acquisition, and include Jerry Johnson, Dan Lobbes of the Conservation Foundation, Township Administrator Glas, and Township botanist Shouba.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar and Boissonnas voted aye.  Trustees Stutesman and Judy were absent.  The motion passed. 

5. Reports:  Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular session.  Trustee Stutesman arrived during Executive Session.

     Sheriff – Wasco Substation Community Policing – Lt. Kramer: Absent.

     Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci:  Commissioner Gallucci stated brush pick up is done in Campton Hills.  We are going to a new road salt mix this year because they stopped making the “molasses” type.  This has less salt in it.  The road crew cleaned out two culverts from storm debris on McDonald Road and Briarwood Lane in the Plato Township part of Campton Hills; installed Yield to Cross Traffic sign on Connors and Kendal Roads in Plato; installed red reflective tape on all Stop sign posts, yellow on all Stop Ahead sign posts and white on all Speed Limit sign posts in Plato; did ditch mowing on McDonald Road in Plato; installed No Parking sign for the Village of Campton Hills Police; trimmed weeds around street signs and intersections throughout the township; did ditch work on Arboretum Lane and Ponderosa Drive; trimmed tree branches back on the corner of Anderson and Campton Hills Roads for safety concerns; checked all Stop signs on a weekly basis and replaced damaged or missing ones; mowed all road ditches; swept intersections on a weekly basis; picked up garbage along numerous roadways; continued to repair potholes with cold patch; continued maintenance on township vehicles and equipment; and all trucks were certified by annual inspection.       

     Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann:  Assessor Rottmann stated assessment notices were mailed last week and published in the Elburn Herald.  The filing deadline to appeal bills is December 10th.  He is meeting with taxpayers now.  Everybody got increased 6.08% by Kane County. 

     Solid Waste District – Greg VanZandt:  Absent.

     Staff Update on Open Space – Jack Shouba:  Township botanist Shouba stated a new split rail fence was installed on the east boundary of the Headwaters to stop ATV’s from entering.  Some of the neighbors are happy with it.  There will be a new Eagle Scout kiosk project.  We will start the grant application process for three projects.  One for easements, one to plant prairie plants next to the Great Western Trail, and one for maintenance of open space.  C. Boissonnas stated we need more signs saying no motorized vehicles, ATV’s, or snowmobiles on open space.  J. Shouba continued, a Marsh Hawk or Northern Harrier was sited over the north fields of Corron Farm.  Devin Moose stated we need a meeting to inform people of the progress on Poynor Park. 

     Village of Campton Hills – Patsy Smith:  Village President Smith stated last night there were 65 people at the Village meeting that participated in a two and a half hour question and answer forum.  Many were poorly informed but they were brought up to speed.  Everyone got a chance to have his say.  Both sides have rested in the Cheval de Salle disconnection case.  The deadline is November 19th to file a referendum question.  We will start to advertise soon for special census takers.  The Village’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan will be up on our web site shortly.  Comments are welcome until November 27th when we expect to adopt a plan.  And no, she is not making $87,000 a year plus benefits.  It’s $12,000 a year with no benefits, and she hasn’t drawn any of it.  Another rumor was the Village is going to rezone farmland.  It’s not going to happen.  The Township passed two open space referendums.  That is what the residents want. 

     Village of Campton Hills Police – Greg Anderson:  Absent.

     Supervisor – Neal Anderson:  Supervisor Anderson stated he wanted to thank staff for putting together a fantastic event.  Prairie Fest was a hit and he wanted to recognize the hard work of Terry Shouba as our new volunteer coordinator.  Denise Morgan, Ken Johnson, Dave Corron, Jack Shouba, Louise McKay, Mark Gordon, Ken Anderson, Ray Weber, and Julia Glas did a fine job.  We will be closing on more property this month in the Harley Woods.  We continue to have one general assistance case on the roll, and we had a successful cycle cross event on November 3rd. with a beautiful day. 

6. Approval of Minutes:

     a. Board Meeting October 9th, 2007:  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the minutes of  October 9, 2007 with the change regarding placement of the gas tank for the Campton Hills Police Department at the Highway Department instead of the Police Department.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed. 

7. Citizens Comments:  Russell Bodner of 6N098 Swanberg Road stated the township approached him about purchasing his property at the SE corner of Poynor Park, as part of the Poynor Park project.  He is installing martial arts facilities there.  He is flexible on price.  He came tonight because he prefers to sell to the Township.  The property is vacant now. 

8. Planning Commission:  Plan Commission Chairman Morgan stated the Campton Reserve development will not happen.  The Stonefield development is stalled for the time being because of the weak housing market.  There has been no Plan Commission meeting for four or five months because nothing is going on.  Township Attorney Noble’s opinion about Mongerson South is there is no problem with the Township owning property in another township. 

9. Old Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:  None.

10. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     a. Review and Act Upon Waive Formal Bidding and Purchase the Vehicle Through the National Plan for a Bobcat Machine:  Administrator Glas stated the State of Illinois took the bids for us and staff recommends we accept the low bid from the State of Illinois.  Our employees would operate this after training.  T. Stutesman moved the Board execute the purchase of the Bobcat through the State of Illinois plan from Bobcat under quote # TWS-01058.  The motion was seconded by C. Boissonnas.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed. 

     b. Review and Act Upon Supplemental Proposal for Professional Engineering – Christopher Burke Engineering – Poynor Park:  Administrator Glas stated Earthworks came in with a change order for $65,000 that involved bringing in soil.  Christopher Burke redid the engineering so as not to bring in soil.  This reduced the change order from $65,000 down to $6,000.  Staff recommends we accept the change order for $6,000.  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the supplemental proposal for professional engineering services of Christopher Burke Engineering in the amount of $6,000.  The motion was seconded by T. Stutesman.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed. 

     c. Review and Act Upon Supervisor Entering into Contract for Purchase of Property 1-1:  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the Supervisor entering into a contract for purchase of Property 1-1.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed. 

     d. Review and Act Upon Supervisor Entering into a Contract for Purchase of Property V-8 ten acre parcel:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the Supervisor entering into a contract for purchase of Property V-8 ten acre parcel.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed. 

     e. Approve Executive Session Minutes:  J. Kupar moved the Board approve the Executive Session minutes of October 9, 2007.  T. Stutesman seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed. 

11. Claims and Demands for Payment:

     a. Town Fund:  T. Stutesman 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 Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed. 

     b. Open Space Fund:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed. 

     c. Park and Recreational Fund:  None. 

12. Adjournment:  J. Kupar moved the Board adjourn the meeting.  C. Boissonnas seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Kupar, Boissonnas, and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Judy was absent.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

                                                                              Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                              Richard Johansen

                                                                              Clerk