Kane County Reporter

Hampshire Township Board of Trustees met March 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Board of Trustees met at the Hampshire Township Administration Offices at 170 Mill Ave., Hampshire, IL on the 14th day of March 2017 at 7:00pm.

Jody Remakel, Supervisor; Evelyn Bicknese, Absent; Stan Walker, Hwy Commissioner; Carl Brooks, Trustee; Rose Letheby, Assessor; Steven Gustafson, Trustee; Lori Marwig, Clerk; Roger Paddock, Trustee

Also in attendance was Mr. T.R. Smith, Kane County Board Member

1) The meeting opened with the pledge to the flag. Mrs. Remakel noted that under Approval of Current Bills, an approval for an expense report for the Cemetery Sexton is needed, due to the new law for reimbursement. A roll call vote will be taken and this will need to be ratified at the next meeting.

2) Minutes. The Board then reviewed the Minutes of the Board of Trustee meeting from February 14, 2017. Mr. Gustafson noted that the minutes should reflect that he arrived to the meeting around 7:17 pm when Mr. Walker was presenting his Highway Commissioner report. A motion was made by Mr. Brooks to approve the minutes with the reflection of Mr. Gustafson’s arrival to the meeting. Mr. Paddock seconded the motion and it was approved by all those present.

4) Treasurer’s Report. After reviewing the February Treasurer’s report, a motion was made by Mr. Gustafson to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and it was approved by all those present.

5) Reports:

Assessor. Mrs. Letheby arrived to the meeting to give her report. Mrs. Letheby reported that she received the multiplier from Kane County. The multiplier is 6.38%. She also stated that farm land went up between 4.5% and 7.5%. Mrs. Letheby then left the meeting.

Highway Commissioner. Mr. Walker reported that since the last meeting, they have been out 3 times spreading salt. Mr. Walker has also been out cutting and chipping trees as well as doing some cold patching. Another 150 tons of salt was ordered and will be arriving this upcoming Thursday. This will bring his total to just shy of the minimum requirement of salt. Mr. Walker reported that he had some trees and signs down due to the wicked wind we had the previous week. Mr. Walker is almost finished working on his budget for the upcoming year. Mr. Walker met with a representative from Arrow Construction and they went out and toured some of the roads that would need to be worked on this year. They will be working on some of the roads in certain subdivisions. Mr. Walker also noted that he was able to use the new truck recently to spread salt. Mr. Walker has nothing to sell at this time. Mr. Walker had no equipment to sell.

Supervisor. Mrs. Remakel reported that TOI will be having their Springfield Lobby Day on April 26th if anyone is interested in attending. The Streetlight at Allen Road and Route 20 is up, however, there is no electricity to it yet. Mrs. Remakel provided everyone with a modified route schedule for the Seniors. Mrs. Remakel then reviewed the Senior Mileage report that was provided. Mrs. Remakel noted that she submitted an application for the Victoria Riverboat Grant for a hybrid van for the Seniors. We will hear back in July in regards to our application regarding the grant. The Township will be holding a Free Shred Event on April 1st from 9 to 12. Mrs. Remakel reported that the Cemetery Land Fund now has a CD for $50,000 at Resource

Township of Hampshire Minutes (Cont’d) 

Bank for 2 years at.75%. The Township had a booth at the Hampshire Expo the past weekend. Mrs. Remakel reported that she received a phone call from a disabled Village resident who is looking for a ride to work every day to Crystal Lake. At this time we do not have a Pace route that way. Mrs. Remakel is going to look into the billing responsibility of this first before we decide on authorizing a change in our route system.

6) Public Comment. Mr. T.R. Smith reviewed what is going on at Kane County.

7) Old Business.

Ratification of Approval of Expense Report for Cemetery. A motion was made by Mr. Paddock for the approval of the ratification of approval of expense report for Cemetery. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gustafson and approved by all those present.

8) New Business.

Review and Approval of Annual Town Meeting Agenda. After reviewing the agenda it was decided to remove the Road District Excess Equipment for Sale since this is done monthly. A motion was made by Mr. Brooks to approve the agenda with corrections. Mrs. Remakel seconded the motion and it was approved by all those present.

Approval of Date/Time for Road District Budget Hearing May 9th at 6:50 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Gustafson to approve the date/time for the Road District Budget Hearing for May 9th at 6:50 P.M. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion and it was approved by all those present.

Approval of Date/Time for Township Budget Hearing May 9th at 6:55 P.M. A motion was made by Mr. Brooks to approve the date/time for the Township Budget Hearing for May 9th at 6:55 P.M. Mr. Gustafson seconded the motion and it was approved by all those present.

Approval of Resolution 18-01, IMRF Board Resolution 2017-03-13 for Elected Official’s Participation in IMRF. After reviewing the information, a motion was made by Mr. Brooks to approve Resolution 18-01, IMRF Board Resolution 2017-03-13 for Elected Official’s Participation in IMRF. Mr. Paddock seconded the motion and it was approved by all those present.

9) Correspondence. Mrs. Remakel stated that they received a thank you card from the family of Jim O’Connor.

10) Board of Trustee Comments. Mr. Paddock gave a review of the TOKC meeting that himself and Mr. Gustafson attended.

12) Hampshire Township Development. Mr. Walker shared the new aerial picture that was taken of the Township facilities.

13) Approval of Current bills. Mrs. Remakel noted that there was an expense that needs to be paid to Mrs. Letheby, for a $507.61 from the Cemetery Operating fund. A roll call vote was taken to have this paid. A ratification approval will be on the next month’s agenda. 

Mr. Paddock Aye; Mr. Gustafson Aye; Ms. Bicknese Not Present; Mr. Brooks Aye; Mrs. Remakel Aye.

Invoices for the Road Fund and Town Fund were reviewed and audited by all trustees present. A motion was made by Mr. Gustafson to pay the bills. Mr. Paddock seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously. (Warrants and signatures are attached hereto).

14) There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Paddock to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Gustafson, and then carried unanimously.

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