The October 31, 2003 Special Board meeting was called to order by Supervisor Anderson at the Community Center, at 8:00 a.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Clerk Johansen called the roll with Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser and Judy present.  Trustees Gillen and Kupar were absent. 

New Business – Presentation and Discussion for Action:

     Review and Act Upon Authorization to Enter into a Contract to Purchase Property 1-9 of the Open Space Plan:  K. Judy stated do we need a dollar amount in the motion?  N. Anderson stated, no we just need to approve the purchase.  Township Administrator Glas stated their attorney Radovich approves of the contract and the sellers have signed.  K. Judy stated, so we have a 45 day due diligence period.  N. Anderson stated we could extend it if need be.  Administrator Glas stated we hope to close in December.  Donahue and Thornhill has done the survey.  N. Anderson stated if we need to, we can ask for an extension.  We don’t need to do it now.  It was probably dairy before.  It is just horses now.  K. Judy stated there has been interest in an indoor tennis facility.  N. Anderson stated there has also been interest in a swimming pool.  Can we let the press know?  K. Judy stated yes.  N. Anderson said the other thing is what do we call it?  Do we call it 1-9 Park or the 1-9 Prairie?  R. Manser said I like park.  N. Anderson said O.K.  R. Manser moved the Board approve the contract to purchase property 1-9 of the Open Space Plan.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Gillen and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed. 

Claims and Demands for Payment:

     Town Fund:  None.

     Open Space Fund:  R. Manser moved the Board approve the claims and demands on the Open Space Fund.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  On a roll call vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Gillen and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed. 

Adjournment:

     R. Manser moved the Board adjourn the meeting.  K. Judy seconded the motion.  On a voice vote Supervisor Anderson and Trustees Manser and Judy voted aye.  Trustees Gillen and Kupar were absent.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 8:19 a.m. 

                                                                             Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                             Richard Johansen

                                                                             Clerk