The May 20, 2002 meeting was called to order by Ric Manser at 8:53 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Deputy Clerk Glas called the roll with Trustees Manser, Judy, and Kupar present; Trustee Gillen arrived at 9:02 with Supervisor Anderson and Clerk Johansen absent.

      A motion was made by Kathleen Judy to have Ric Manser chair the Town Board meeting, seconded by John Kupar.  Roll call vote Ric- yes, Donna –absent, Kathleen – yes, John – yes and Neal – absent, motion passed.

Reports:

     Staff Report:  Julia Glas gave an update on the progress of the Corron Farm closing and the paper work for the grant. 

Ken Alles discussed the Corron Farm walk 3:00 on Tuesday May 22 and asked everyone to join that was available.  Kane County will be working on the site planning and we should have a preliminary plan July or August.  Tom Huddleston was contacted to possibly work with us on a tile study and he may be at the walk.  Once the closing documents are executed we will know how much the Township will be able to receive from the grant and it is possible that it will not be the full two million.  Arrangements have been made for David Phillips of Speer to be at the June 11 meeting to discuss the 2^nd bond issuance.

New Business:

     Proposed New Position Open Space Administrative Assistant:  J. Kupar moved the Board table this position.  The motion was seconded by K. Judy and passed unanimously.  The motion is tabled.         

Executive Session:  J. Kupar moved the Board go into Executive Session to discuss property acquisition and to invite Ed Malek, Julia Glas, Jack Shouba, Chuck Reed, Stephen Holtsferd, Susan Clark, Jerry Johnson, Ken Alles, Judy Hines and Mike Terryll.  K. Judy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously at 9:15 p.m.  

     Trustee D. Gillen moved the Board reconvened the regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. J. Kupar seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Executive Business:

     J. Kupar moved to authorize Ed Malek to pursue appropriate discussions and apply for grant for Property 2-6A. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen, which passed unanimously.

     J. Kupar moved to adopt the Water Resources Resolution #1 as presented.  The motion was seconded by D. Gillen, which passed unanimously.

     D. Gillen moved to have Bill Davis continue his negotiations with property 1-3 as recommended by Open Space Committee. Make a preliminary offer 90% of the conservation easement value and ask about the tower and any encumbrances.  The motion was seconded by J. Kupar, which passed unanimously.    

     J. Kupar moved to authorize Ken to order an appraisal for the property 1-9. The motion was seconded by D. Gillen, with a voice vote Manser, Gillen, and Kupar vote aye, motion passed.

     Direction was given to Ken to authorize Bill Davis to move more aggressively on property 3-1B; and to work with Barb Wojnicki Kane County Board Member to partner with Kane County, in the Northwest Quadrant.    

Adjournment:

     R. Manser moved to adjourn.  D. Gillen seconded the motion, and the motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m. 

                                                                                 Respectfully Submitted,

                                                                                 Julia Glas

                                                                                 Deputy Clerk