The August 25, 2003 meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at 7:35 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar present.  Trustee Gillen was absent.

Reports: Open Space Committee – Judy Hines stated the Open Space Committee report would be for Executive Session. 

Citizens Comments:  None.

New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

A.    Review and Act Upon Request for Funding of $2000.00 for Ecker Center:  R. Manser asked is this similar to Elburn that we already gave money to?  Township Administrator Glas stated it is similar, but they treated 12 Campton residents.  R. Manser moved the Board table funding for Ecker Center.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  By voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The motion passed.

B.    Review and Act Upon Professional Environmental Services Proposal for Feasibility and Concept Plan from V3 Consultants Not to Exceed $10,000,00 From Grant Funding: R. Manser moved the Board approve the Professional Environmental Services Proposal for Feasibility and Concept Plan from V3 Consultants not to exceed $10,000,00 from grant funding.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  Township Administrator Glas stated this money has to be spent by 12/31/03.  There are few things we can spend money on.  We have done the archeological survey.  J. Kupar stated he wanted to see more information before we authorize spending the money.  R. Manser moved the Board amend the motion by tabling it.  J. Kupar seconded the amendment of the motion.  In a voice vote on the amendment of the motion Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The amendment of the motion passed.  In a voice vote on the motion, as amended, Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The motion, as amended, passed. 

C.    Review and Act Upon Hiring an Attorney to Review Personnel Policy for Township:  Staff expressed appreciation for all the work of Kathleen Judy and Judy Hines on this project.  R. Manser moved the Board table hiring an attorney to review personnel policy for the Township.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The motion passed. 

D.    Review and Act Upon Setting Special Event at Corron Farm – Walk on September 28^th for Open Lands Day:  Township Administrator Glas stated we would like for residents to tour the savanna, forest and barns.  Dave Corron would be available to answer questions on the history of the area.  We need $100.00 for newspaper ads and expenses.  R. Manser moved the Board approve the Corron Farm walk with expenses not to exceed $100.00.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The motion passed. 

E.     Review and Act Upon Motion to Authorize the Use of General Road and Bridge Funds for the Purpose of Collecting, Transporting and Disposing of Brush from those Properties Contiguous to Roads as Defined by Section 2-103 of the Illinois Highway Code:  N. Anderson stated we can’t approve this yet because we need a Special Town Meeting for that purpose.  R. Manser moved the Board schedule a Special Town Meeting for September 9, 2003, at the Community Center, at 7:00 p.m., with the sole agenda item being to review and act upon a motion to authorize the use of general road and bridge funds for the purpose of collecting, transporting and disposing of brush from those properties contiguous to roads as defined by Section 2-103 of the Illinois Highway Code.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The motion passed. 

Claims and Demands for Payment:

A.    Town Fund:  R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Town Fund.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The motion passed. 

B.    Open Space Fund:  R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar.  In a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The motion passed. 

C.    Park and Recreational Fund:  None.

Executive Session – Land Acquisition and Personnel:  R. Manser moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and personnel, and to include Judy Hines in land acquisition only.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  In a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  Trustee Gillen was absent.  The motion passed. 

Adjournment:  Supervisor Anderson reconvened the regular meeting.  D. Gillen had arrived at 8:25 in Executive Session near the end.  R. Manser moved the Board adjourn the meeting.  J. Kupar seconded the motion.  By voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser, Gillen, Judy, and Kupar voted aye.  The motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. 

                                                                              Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                              Richard Johansen

                                                                              Clerk