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The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, and upon the roll being called, Neal Anderson, the Supervisor, Deputy Clerk Julia Glas and the following Trustees of the Township Board, all being physically present at said location, answered present: Tom Stutesman and Kathleen Judy. The following Trustees were absent:  John Kupar and Christian Boissonnas.

The Township has no rule or procedure permitting audio/video attendance at meetings.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

4. Reports:

     Sheriff – Wasco Substation Community Policing – Lt. Kramer:  not report

     Highway Commissioner – Sam Gallucci / Jim Loveless: Foreman Jim Loveless reported the Campton Township Highway crew is working on flooding repair. The ditch work and culvert repairs are keeping the crew very busy. Trustee Judy asked about preparation for snow removal and Jim responded that they are getting a new material that is noncorrosive to melt salt.  The construction of the shed is complete and the environmentally sound product will be delivered soon. Patsy Smith interjected a comment about the flooding problems on Denker Road and the work that is in the planning process.

     Assessor – Alan D. Rottmann:  Assessor Rottmann talked briefly about the number of calls, visitors and faxes that have come into the office. Alan stated that there are no more appointments left so he is sending them straight to the appeal board.

     Solid Waste District – No report

     Staff Update on Open Space – Jack Shouba:  A written report was submitted to the board from Jack Shouba giving an update on each active parcel. The Prairie Fest is this Saturday, October 18, from 2 to 5:30 and all elected officials are invited to attend.

     Village of Campton Hills – Patsy Smith:  Village of Campton Hills President Patsy Smith stated that the village applied to FEMA for residents to apply for funding. There are water testing kits available at the Village office.

     Village of Campton Hills Police – written report:  Not available

     Supervisor – Neal Anderson:  Supervisor Anderson reported on the success of the bond closing and the meeting held with residents of Fox creek on the walking path to the school. The village is working on a comprehensive plan for trails and a grant to fund them so they need a wish list of areas to connect.

5. Approval of Minutes:

     a. Board Meeting September 9, 2008:  T. Stutesman moved the minutes of the meeting of September 9th, 2008 be approved.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Judy and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Boissonnas and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed. 

6. Citizens’ Comments:  None.

7. Planning Commission:

Jim Morgan gave the board an update about the 2030 planning meetings at the County. There are three major land use strategies that will be evaluated on their success. Phil Bus presented a resolution to be adopted by the committee. CMAP has a 2040 map and the County would like to work towards that goal as well. Jim also requested that the Planning Commission work with open space staff to plan the open space parcels that touch the proposed subdivisions. This would be an excellent fit and the group seems willing.

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

9. New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     a. Set Truth and Taxation Public Hearing Road District Fund:  Trustee T. Stutesman moved to set the public hearing for 7:00p.m. on November 11^th, 2008 for the Truth and Taxation Road District Fund. Trustee K. Judy seconded the motion. With a voice vote the motion passed.

     b. Set Truth and Taxation Public Hearing Town Fund:  Trustee T. Stutesman moved to set the public hearing for 7:15p.m. on November 11^th, 2008 for the Truth and Taxation of the Town Fund. Trustee K. Judy seconded the motion. With a voice vote the motion passed.

10. Claims and Demands for Payment:

     a. Town Fund:  T. Stutesman moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Stutesman and Judy voted aye.  Trustee Boissonnas and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed. 

     b. Open Space Fund:  T. Stutesman 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 Judy and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Kupar and Boissonnas were absent.  The motion passed. 

     c. Park and Recreational Fund:  T. Stutesman 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 Judy and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Kupar and Boissonnas were absent.  The motion passed. 

11. Executive Session – Land Acquisition and Review Executive Session Minutes:  T. Stutesman moved the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition including Township Administrator Glas.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Judy and Stutesman voted aye.  Trustee Kupar and Boissonnas were absent.  The motion passed and Executive Session began at 8:24 p.m. 

12. Adjournment:  T. Stutesman moved the Board adjourn the meeting.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Judy and Stutesman voted aye. Trustee Kupar and Boissonnas were absent.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.

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