Groveland Township Board met Oct. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
OPENING PRAYER Offered by: 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 (x) Pentecost (x) Shallenberger (x) McCormick (x) McCool (x) Christianson (x)
Guests: Gordon Sweatt, Marilyn Stevens, Frieda Herron, Lanae Tjarks.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & COMMENTS: None
Approve Minutes for: Sept. 18, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes:
Motion by: Hranka
Second by: Bresnahan
Corrections: None
All in favor: Aye - 5 Nay - 0
Absent – 0
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Chris Boyer Heart Tech. (What are Phishing Scams?).
2. Davies-McGrath Re-appointment of Jared Smith.
3. E-Mail from Attorney John Redlingshafer regarding vacancies on Fire District Board.
4. E-Mail from Melissa Marsiglia regarding link addition to our website.
5. TOI Informational sheet on Public Act 100-0983.
6. Resignation of Mark Trager Groveland Fire Protection District. - Set for Nov. 30, 2018 to take effect.
7. Letter of interest from Chris Burton to be appointed to the Groveland Fire Protection Dist.
APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT:
Motion by: Bresnahan
Second by: Pentecost
Discussion: Supervisor Shallenberger reviewed report with the board. He notes that another installment of taxes have come in. He also notes that the Auditor has filed for an extension until a decision is made about Compilation Report vs Full Audit question.
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (x)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion of Building Security Issues/Library Lease. – 5 library volunteers have been issued codes and keys but in the event there are any problems with the alarm they should call the Supervisor.
2. Scholarship contacts update.
Both trustee Bresnahan and Hranka have had contact with Pekin High School and Morton High School respectively. Plan is to send a follow up email with scholarship guidelines/dates and map so these schools can be included.
NEW Business:
1. Transfer of Appropriation Road & Bridge.
Motion by: Pentecost
Second by: Lawson
Discussion: Trustee Hranka asked why we are moving the money.
Assessor McCormick asks if this is for mileage/travel expenses. Commissioner McCool clarified the need is to insure there are adequate funds available for the remaining fiscal year.
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (x)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
2. Transfer of Appropriation Town.
Motion by: Hranka
Second by: Bresnahan
Discussion: Supervisor Shallenberger says this transfer is to insure there are adequate funds available for building maintenance, exterior lighting etc., and insures not having a negative balance at the end of the year.
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (x)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
3. Appointment of Christopher Burton to the Groveland Fire Protection District.
Motion by: Bresnahan
Second by: Lawson
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (x)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
4. Motion to Accept of Mark Trager Resignation.
Motion by: Pentecost
Motion By: Bresnahan
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (x)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
Road Commissioner’s Report: Commissioner McCool reports they are currently working on cleaning up leaves and branches. Additionally, they are doing a lot of fleet maintenance getting ready for winter. Doing maintenance in house saves a lot of money especially with things like brakes that tend to rust out.
Assessors Report: by RaeLyn McCormick:
Assessor McCormick reports: We are working on building permits right now and notes they will be done in the field by November 1st and will complete work after that.
General Assistants Report: Sept/Oct 2018 by: Stephanie Stecken, Case Worker.
Sept/Oct G.A/E.A. EXPENDITURES:
Sept/Oct G.A. Report: This has been a very quiet month. Received a few phone calls but it was determined at the start of the conversation that they were either not eligible or not in the Township. One inquiry seeking help with utilities but was determined household was over income.
Sept/Oct E.A. REIMBURSEMENTS: $.00
PAYING OF BILLS:
Motion to Pay Town Bills:
Motion by: Hranka
Second by: Bresnahan
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (x)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
Motion to pay GA bills:
Motion by: Pentecost
Second by: Lawson
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (x)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
Motion to Pay Road & Bridge bills:
Motion by: Bresnahan
Second by: Hranka
Discussion: None
Roll Call
Bresnahan (x)
Hranka (x)
Lawson (x)
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 (x)
Pentecost (x)
Shallenberger (x)
Motion Carried
Executive Session Request: None
MOTION TO ADJOURN by: Motion by: Pentecost Second by: Lawson
Voice Votes: All in Favor Motion Carried: Meeting Adjourned at: 6:47 PM
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