Groveland Township Board of Trustees met Aug. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
OPENING PRAYER Offered by: Supervisor Shallenberger
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by: Supervisor Shallenberger
Meeting called to order by: Supervisor Shallenberger
ROLL CALL: Bresnahan (x) Hranka (x) Lawson (-) Pentecost (x) Shallenberger (x) McCormick (x) McCool (x) Christianson (x)
Guests: Gordon Sweatt, Lanae Tjarks, Brian Manual, Brittany Miller (candidate for Tazewell County Clerk)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & COMMENTS: Brittany Miller introduced herself as the Candidate for Tazewell County Clerk and offered to stay after meeting to personally meet with and answer questions of anyone interested.
Approve Minutes for: July 16, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes:
Motion by: Bresnahan Second by: Hranka
Corrections: None
All in favor: Aye - 4 Nay - 0 Absent – 1
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Cross Point Church Thank You for Food Pantry donation
2. TOIPAC Certification of Membership
3. Thank You from Susan Komen for donation in memory of Linda Nave
4. Letter of Thanks from Illinois Cancer Center for donation in memory of Thomas Hranka
5. Phone message of thanks to the Road Crew for an awesome job weeding from Shirley Scott
6. Letter of Thanks from the Community Library
7. Invite from Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society for the 40th Anniversary Open House
8. Morton School District advertising opportunity
APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT:
Motion by: Pentecost
Second by: Bresnahan
Discussion: Supervisor Shallenberger reviewed the report with the board noting that G.A. has had a busy month with nine (9) inquiries.
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (-)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
OLD Business: Supervisor Shallenberger says they will review the Scholarship winners at next month’s meeting.
NEW Business: None
Road Commissioner’s Report:
Commissioner McCool reports on the status of sealcoating and pipes. At this time they are waiting on the paint to complete the striping. The Country Club Estates drainage issues continue to be problematic. The Country Club easement project is a large job with a cost between $35-40k and will need to be put out for bid jointly with the county.
Assessors Report: by RaeLyn McCormick:
Assessor McCormick reports that assessment notices went out August 8. She also notes that they hope to complete Section 12 by Labor Day. In making visits to properties, they have many occasions to speak with homeowners and are taking this opportunity to inform them of possible homestead exemption options they may not know about or be taking advantage. They are not handing out forms but do make a note of address and following up by mailing forms. They have been surprised at the number of residents that are not aware of, or that they may qualify for available exemptions. She also notes they are still working with the county on ways to handle pictures.
General Assistant Report:
July/Aug 2018 by: Stephanie Stecken, Case Worker. There were nine (9) inquiries this month. Six (6) of these were found not eligible. Another was not eligible for EA but referred to apply for GA and sent documents. Two others were sent documents with no further follow up.
July/Aug G.A/E.A. EXPENDITURES: $0.00
July/Aug E.A. REIMBURSEMENTS: $0.00
PAYING OF BILLS:
Motion to Pay Town Bills:
Motion by: Pentecost
Second by: Bresnahan
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (-)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
Motion to pay GA Bills:
Motion by: Hranka
Second by: Bresnahan
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (-)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
Motion to Pay Road & Bridge Bills:
Motion by: Bresnahan
Second by: Pentecost
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (-)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
Motion to Pay Special or Permanent Road Bills:
Motion by: Bresnahan
Second by: Hranka
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (-)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
Executive Session Request: None
MOTION TO ADJOURN by: Motion by: Pentecost Second by: Bresnahan
Voice Votes: All in Favor Motion Carried: Meeting Adjourned at: 6:35 PM
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