The Clerk will announce the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag @ 7:00 PM
The Supervisor will call the meeting to order.
Board Members Present for Roll Call: Supervisor: Russell L Zeine_X__
Trustees: William J. Gerdes __X__ Rich D Murray __X __ Stacie L Breedlove _X___
Maurice Super __X__ Clerk: Rhonda L Hodges __X__
Supervisor: Announce quorum present.
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Note Attendance: Road Commissioner - Dennis Beckman _X__ Tax Assessor - Alice Dailey _X___
Visitors: Vicky Murray
Corrections or Additions to Agenda: Additions to the agenda may be discussed; however, if action is needed by the Board and such action must be taken at another meeting when the topic is posted on the agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting. _________________________________________________________________________________
APPROVE MINUTES of Previous Meetings:
1. Prior to tonight’s meeting, copies of Minutes from the Regular Monthly Meeting held on
4/18/2024, was distributed to Board Members for their review.
MOTION to accept the Minutes as presented made by M. Super ____; second _W. Gerdes____. Motion ___5___Ayes __0___ Nays
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AUDIT CURRENT EXPENDITURES, Investments, Transfer of Funds, Budget Line-Item Transfers:
1. MOTION to accept payment for all Town Fund Invoices as presented to the Board on the Disbursement Summary 5/16/2024, in the amount of $ 12,191.43.
Motion to accept including $130.00 supplemental made by R. Murray; seconded by S. Breedlove
Roll call: Gerdes X Murray ___X____ Breedlove ___X____ Super ___X____ Zeine ___X___
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2. MOTION to accept payment for all General Road Fund Invoices as presented to the Board on the Disbursement Summary 5/16/2024, in the amount of $ 18,436.53.
Motion to accept including $ 1750.87 supplemental made by S. Breedlove; seconded by W. Gerdes
Roll call: Gerdes X Murray __X____ Breedlove ___X____ Super ___X___ Zeine __X____
VISITORS ADDRESSING THE BOARD:
TOWN BUILDING, GROUNDS & EQUIPMENT: Shrubbery will be done once Tel-Star marks.
COMMUNICATIONS & Correspondence: The Township received an email concerning tire collection.
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TOWN BUSINESS ~ Supervisor: Russ asked if trustees received letters from auditor at home. All responded they did. Perspective magazine had some blank pages, so if they did receive the magazine with blank pages, they will receive a corrected copy.
CLERK BUSINESS: Rhonda stated Eric was able to make website changes which include a Community section now.
ROAD BUSINESS ~ Highway Commissioner: Denny stated the pile has been taken care of. He said there have been quite a few dead trees that needed clearing, but the rain has limited time to complete road projects. Denny is looking into installing box culverts which can save money. There have had some repairs needed on equipment, but he has not received a call about backhoe yet.
Peoria County Highway Department Motor Fuel Tax Report: No report
TRUSTEES/ Information / Business: Stacie was able to get the radon system for free after she completed the paperwork with Peoria County Health Department due to the Edward Station settlement.
TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE / Information / Business: Alice stated the tax bills went out and residents are not happy. There are 2 residents who have lost their senior freeze status which created increases in their taxes. The Township has 254 total senior citizens and 83 are senior exempt.
OLD UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Review tentative Town and Road budgets (will be voted on at June meeting)
Motion to approve a $ 30.00 grocery card for each resident with Senior Freeze taxes.
S. Breedlove made a Motion to buy grocery cards from Aldi; R. Murray seconded.
Roll call: Gerdes X Murray __X____ Breedlove ___X____ Super ___X___ Zeine __X____
Motion to approve Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Ordinance No 2024-04
Motion to approve made by R. Murray; seconded by S. Breedlove
Ayes __5__ Nays __0__
Motion to approve Whistleblower Policy and Resolution No 2024-05-01
Motion to approve made by S. Breedlove; seconded by R. Murray
Ayes __5__ Nays __0__
Motion to approve Ethics Policy and Ordinance No 2024-05
Motion to approve made by R. Murray; seconded by S. Breedlove
Ayes __5__ Nays __0__
Alice brought up Senior Coffee at Alpha Park club house. Bartonville, Limestone Township and Alpha Park library. This will be discussed at next month’s meeting.
MOTION to adjourn made by S. Breedlove; second M. Super. The motion passed unanimously.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM
Agenda Notes by Rhonda Hodges
The next Regular Monthly Meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2024