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DORR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING AGENDA - TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 7:30 P.M.
Being Held At Dorr Township Office,
140 Newell Street, Woodstock, IL 60098

1. Roll Call of Town Board Members. (Note Public present).
Present: Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, and Barry Lamb, Town Clerk Quinn Keefe, Highway Commissioner Tom Thurman, Assessor Kelli Myers and Attorney Mark Saladin


2. Public comments.

None.


3. Approval of Minutes for the May 11, 2010 meeting.

Approval of Minutes Meeting held April 15, 2010. Motion made to accept: 1st Trustee Evanoff and 2nd by Trustee Lamb. Motion carried unanimously, with corrections.

4. Approval of Claims for the period May 12, 2010 to June 8, 2010
Town Fund $45,706.39 General Assistance $4,103.77
DRDF $10,686.92 PHRD $41,447.08
Roll call vote. Motion made to accept: 1st Trustee Lamb and 2nd by Trustee Evanoff. Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, and Barry Lamb, Motion carried unanimously.

5. Adopt Prevailing Wage Ordinances for Town Fund and Road District

Motion made to accept: 1st Trustee Evanoff and 2nd by Trustee Lamb. Motion carried unanimously.

6. McHenry County Extension Contribution discussion and action.

No action Taken at this time.


7. Presentation from Kevin Ivers of McHenry County Conservation District


8. Review, discussion and action on general building projects.

Trustee Evanoff and Trustee Lamb will have more information for the July 13, Meeting. No Reports received and are currently not available.

9. Reports:
Senior Services and Youth Services: Trustee Lamb mentioned upcoming events.

Supervisor: Supervisor Pierce

Assessor: Assessor Myers presented a report to electors and Trustees of the Sales, Comparables, and the difficulties of different standards.

Highway Commissioner: Commissioner Thurman, New truck in service as soon as employees trained on use. Discussion of elevation of Davis Road and engineering of the resurfacing project.


10. Future Agenda Items

None added at time of meeting

11. Motion to adjourn.
Motion made to accept: 1st Trustee Evanoff and 2nd by Trustee Swanson. Motion carried unanimously.


NEXT MEETING Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Submitted by Quinn T. Keefe, Dorr Township Clerk


DORR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING AGENDA -

TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010 7:30 P.M.
Being Held At Dorr Township Office,
140 Newell Street, Woodstock, IL 60098

1. Roll Call of Town Board Members. (Note Public present). Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, and Barry Lamb (NP), Town Clerk Quinn Keefe, Highway Commissioner Tom Thurman, Assessor Kelli Myers (NP) and Township Attorney Mark Saladin


2. Approval of Minutes for the April 15, 2010 meeting.
Changes: Please add MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DORR TOWNSHIP, 140 NEWELL, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS TUESDAY APRIL 15TH, 2010

PLEASE CORRECT NUMBERING, MISSING THE #6

Motion made to accept with changes: 1st: Trustee Evanoff 2nd: Trustee Andersen. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Public Comments. Vivian Sodini, website agenda, minutes last posted January 12th 2010 and meetings dates on website incorrect and Kelli needs to make corrects, / Dr Haughton adds 2 websites found and not sure if this was Mich. / Jane Collins, thank you for making change under #8 the board moved to accept bid to environmental studies and under #10 discussions of drainage ditches with Metra contractors. / And #9 conference and trustees to go to 2 locations, Rockford or Oakbrook. / Shawn Tillman letter discussion question including Legat to review. / equipment comments of truck completed in Indiana, / #10 2nd paragraph funds sports arena in south area, Pleasant Valley Road, Trustee Evanoff said when it comes up will discuss and tom says does not need to do any studies, / township using digital recorder in future, / pg 1 18838 ck # 16,946 (insurance for risk management, buildings equipment etc , not medical) / Crystal Lake Menards purchase of freezer at garage / would encourage to do interview clerk in public since the clerk will be serving public, Mark Saladin comments we have to balance the questions by the trustees to keep in closed session , and Jane Collins says does not need to be behind closed doors, this is a filling of vacancy not public, Jane Collins asked for a special town meeting so the electors can elect. Supervisor Pierce read rules from Laws and Duties Handbook. / Dr Houghton "being vetted in public not reasonable." "The trustees can report to us after they meet in private". / Carol Lemanski asked #5 resolution of township depositories Not Money in Amcore, / Gus Philpot would like to not to make a decision in closed session. No other


4. Approval of Claims for the period April 16, 2010 to May 11, 2010
Town Fund $58,154.32 General Assistance $5,502.09
DRDF $26,176.74 PHRD $22,465.52

Motion to accept. 1ST Trustee Evanoff 2ND Trustee Andersen Roll call: Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, Motion Carried.

5. General Assistance Case Report for April 2010. (Trustees have copy)

6. Discussion and action to approve donation to CCY for the Music 4 Water program. Motion to approve new Donation: 1ST Trustee Evanoff 2ND Trustee Andersen. Roll call Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, Approved, motion carried.

7. Approval of revised Personnel Manual. Motion to accept Personnel Manual 1ST Trustee Andersen 2ND Trustee Evanoff Roll Call: Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, Motion Carried

8. Discussion and action regarding the compensation for the Deputy Clerk. Supervisor Pierce asked for Deputy Clerk to be paid $ 105. Per Meeting and Annual Salary to be increased from $ 7,906 to $ 8,143 as of current year, 2010 Motion made: 1ST Trustee Evanoff 2ND Trustee Andersen, Roll Call: Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, and Motion Carried

9. Review, discussion and action on general building projects including but not limited to:
A: Hiring of a company to complete environmental study.
Trustee Evanoff handling process went to bid w/5 companies sent out 5 got back 3 $ 2,700 CGMT AECOM $ 3,200 and the most expensive best proposal BUREAU VERITES $ 2,900 and believe it needs to be this detailed your recommendation to go with most competitive (CGMT) scope of work reasonable for site, studies NOT Borings-Tom Thurman spoke of the buried fuel tank done correctly -- Supervisor Bob Pierce wants to know what came from across the street- Trustee Joe Evanoff says company will contact the city, fire dept and check for leans on property, any and all local if concerns Attorney Saladin remarks this is a Phase 1 study, and will recommend further determination. Township attorney need to review any and all contracts. Trustee Mark Andersen asked if Trustee Evanoff if he feel's comfortable with low guy? Trustee Evanoff responds, Yes, Ted Anderson, Public Comment added, City has test wells and should have this info as well.

Motion we accept CGMT in the amount of $ 2,700 and ask Township Attorney Mark Saladin to review, Roll Call Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen. Motion Carried

10. Reports:
Senior Services and Youth Services: Trustee Lamb out of state, April meeting with grand parenting skills and the Board from CCY thank you for backing and support of projects request $ 500 health and safety fair

Motion made by, Trustee Evanoff to donate $500 and 2nd by Trustee Andersen, roll called motion carries.

Supervisor: Leget has finished gathering information and now information not received

Last month-1st health bill down 6% due to no seniors on policy

Received a petition to annexation to the city of crystal lake, Ridgefield road east of Tartan drive

Letter from McHenry County Conservation District that Boger Bog open to public and also property in Cary open to public

Education Coarse Friday July 9th Rockford or June 16th Oakbrook (Wednesday), Trustees going Rockford

received from Phyllis Walters information of the 1st record book in McHenry county Book 1 of McHenry June 1st presentation records 1837 date book

Assessor: Not Available

Highway Commissioner: gone to Indianapolis and minor changes on new equipment, delivery next week

Preparations for road, Peter Baker to do small piece in Bull Valley, did not require bid under $20,000 in line as per county done,
Mowers out and ready next week.

11. Future Agenda Items: Kevin Ivers from McHenry County Conversation District presentation

12. Motion to go into Executive Session for the following: motion made to go in to executive session sec 2 c3 of open meetings act 8:22 pm
1ST Trustee Andersen 2ND Trustee Evanoff, Roll Call: Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, Motion Carried
a. To interview persons applying for the Town Clerk vacancy, review resumes submitted,
and to consider the selection of a person to fill the vacancy.

13. Appointment of Town Clerk. Motion to close Trustee Mark Andersen 1st and Trustee Joe Evanoff 2nd Motion Carried 9:20pm

Motion to appointment made by Trustee Evanoff to appoint Quinn Keefe

1st Joe Evanoff and 2nd Trustee Mark Andersen Role Call Supervisor Robert Pierce yes, Trustees Alan Swanson, (abstain) Joseph Evanoff, yes Mark Andersen, yes Motion Carried


14. Motion to adjourn. 1ST Trustee Swanson 2nd Trustee Evanoff, motion carried


NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Submitted by Quinn T. Keefe, Dorr Township Clerk as Corrected 6-8-2010

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DORR TOWNSHIP, 140 NEWELL, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS TUESDAY APRIL 15TH, 2010

DORR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING - THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2010 7:30 P.M.

1. Roll Call of Town Board Members. (Note Public present).
Present: Supervisor Robert Pierce, Trustees Alan Swanson, Joseph Evanoff, Mark Andersen, and Barry Lamb, Town Clerk Quinn Keefe, Highway Commissioner Tom Thurman, Assessor Kelli Myers and Attorney Mark Saladin

2. Approval of Minutes for the March 9, 2010 meeting and the Special Meeting held March 25, 2010.

Changes to meeting Minutes for March 9, 2010 as follows:
Pg 1,Correct to 6000 ton salt dome,
Pg 3, remove 2nd (and seconded by Trustee Lamb)
Pg 3, remove (Trustee Lamb asked there could be bar code pages for the addition for senior programs.)
Pg 4, change (are to would like).
Pg 4, remove (The future of the skate board project for the CCY and high school youth will depend on what they make.)
Pg 5, remove the word Amen

Motion made to accept with changes: 1st: Trustee Evanoff 2nd: Trustee Swanson. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Minutes Meeting held March 25, 2010. Motion made to accept: 1st Trustee Swanson and 2nd by Trustee Anderson. Motion carried unanimously.


3. Public Comments.
Jane Collins asked Board about the audit report pg 1 line 3-10 thru 3-31 regarding the cost of $4,000 for Soil Boring and how this funded. Sue Brokaw explained using of Town Fund for this need.

Jane Collins asked, if the public could get copy of boring report? Attorney Saladin answers cannot send out report due to bidding process. Must be a bidder to get copy of report. Supervisor Pierce mentioned report has not been reviewed at this time.

Jane Collins asked Tom Thurman about publishing and printing cost of $ 3,000 his reply was of the need for newspaper ads and maps that are printed.

Carol Lemanski commented on the Investment Report should only show Harris and Home State Bank had felt there would be a conflict with American Community Bank and Trust due to Tom Zanck's firm represents Dorr Township and Mr. Zanck's Wife is a Officer of this bank. Supervisor Pierce explained this is not a concern.


4. Approval of Claims for the period March 10, 2010 to March 31, 2010:
Town Fund $21,992.59 General Assistance $1,435.20
DRDF $11,643.68 PHRD $28,362.02

Motion made to accept: 1st Trustee Evanoff and 2nd by Trustee Lamb. Motion Carried unanimously.

Approval of Claims for the period April 1, 2010 to April 15, 2010:
Town Fund $21,312.25 General Assistance $1,197.83
DRDF $7,346.04 PHRF $17,632.28

Motion Made to accept: 1st Trustee Anderson and 2nd by Trustee Swanson, Motion Carried unanimously.

5. General Assistance Case Report for March 2109. (Trustees have copy)

Resolution of Township Depositories. The Illinois Funds, Amcore Bank, American Community Bank & Trust, Harris Bank Woodstock, Home State Bank Corp. Inc.
Signed by Robert Pierce, Supervisor & Quinn Keefe Deputy Clerk

Motion made to remove Amcore Bank from this resolution, with change. 1st by Trustee Evanoff and 2nd by Trustee Andersen. Motion Carried unanimously.

6. Discussion and action to make transfers of appropriations.

Motion made to accept as is: 1st Trustee Lamb and 2nd by Trustee Andersen, Motion Carried unanimously

7. Review, discussion and action on general building projects.

Need to look at environmental impact and trustee Lamb would like a Environmental Study

Motion made by Trustee Anderson: I hereby move approval of a verbal resolution waiving the requirements of Sections 4,5, and 6 of the Local Governmental Professional Services Selection Act for the project involving the Phase 1 Environmental Report.

1st by Trustee Lamb and 2nd by Trustee Evanoff, Motion carried unanimously.

8. Web page discussion from Assessor Myers reported Kevin Lucca of Poplar Grove web designer Quote $ 5,275 and $ 300 web hosting.
Motion to accept 1st by Trustee Evanoff and 2nd by Trustee Swanson, Motion carried unanimously


9. Reports:

Senior Services and Youth Services: Barry reported meeting on grand parenting went well and will continue meetings for seniors. Youth Services informational flyer handed out "Music for water"

Trustee Lamb made a request that Dorr Township should be primary sponsor CCY Program $ 650 for marketing projects for youth and asked to add to next months meeting. Jim McDonald asked if Dorr Township can spend money for these projects? Supervisor Pierce mentioned there is a Line item for these funds within the Budget.

Supervisor Report: Historical Resolution motion to approve 1st Trustee Andersen and 2nd by Trustee Evanoff Motion carried unanimously.

Supervisor Pierce reported of a Telecommunication Tower located at 820 s Valley Hill Road is to be constructed. 125 ft Tower , structure No Action needed by Trustees.

A petition regarding a train Station in Ridgefield, IL was mentioned and Tom Thurman asked about Drainage issues and these will be Metra Expenses.

Supervisor Pierce read a letter regarding annexing the, area of Lakewood discussing road issues and maintenance.

Comments: Re: intergovernmental agreements between Tom Thurman and Dr Haughton

Bob said MCCD would like to come to June 8, 2010 meeting.

Bob will ask to attend Education Conference would like to attend 1 of 2 options to discuss at next meeting.

April 5, 2010 Shawn Tillman sent letter presented letter to Supervisor Pierce and forwarded to Board the sale of property adjacent the Dorr Township Office. Trustees will discuss in future and ask Legat for future discussion. Trustee Lamb requested a copy of letter, (letter attached as part of minutes).

Assessor Report: County Assessor sent information regarding short sale effecting properties and how Foreclosures may effect ratios negatively. A concern is state multiplier and how it will affect the taxes for the future.

Assessor Meyers and Staff will be starting the review of Commercial projects starting with Gas Station and Car Washes.


Highway Commissioner Report: took off spreaders and removed plows, mowers removed from Harley Davidson property, Tom need to travel to Indianapolis, IN to inspect construction of equipment purchased before completion. Discussion of Bucket Truck that will last 20 Years vs. cost between Steve Kaiser and Commissioner Thurman

Commissioner Thurman mentioned a letter from last December where the IEPA needed to take actions were due to a residents concern. The Township has restrictions of use of property located at Davis Road since letter received. Commissioner Thurman has complied with all requests from IEPA regarding this issue. Commissioner Thurman also mentioned change in practices in usage and will work with other agencies to continue operations of Road District.

Discussion and approval of the MFT allocation of funds for non-dedicated roads in subdivisions.

Motion made, 1st Trustee Evanoff and 2nd by Trustee Anderson Motion carried unanimously.
Trustees will Sign provided document.


10. Future Agenda Items
Review and action concerning Personnel Manual, Supervisor Pierce
Trustee Lamb made a request that Dorr Township should be primary sponsor CCY Program$ 650 for marketing projects for youth.

Motion to adjourn meeting by Supervisor Pierce, 1st Trustee Swanson and 2nd by Trustee Evanoff. Motion carried unanimously.


NEXT MEETING Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Submitted by Quinn T Keefe, DeputyTownship Clerk



 

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