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2018.09.10 Meeting Minutes

GREEN GARDEN TOWNSHIP
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018


The regular meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nolan at 6:59 p.m.
Roll Call
In attendance were Trustees Standish, Wagner, Newton, Commissioner Massat, Supervisor Nolan, and Clerk Coffey.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Clerk Coffey read the minutes of the regular meeting held August 13, 2018. There was a motion to approve the
minutes by Trustee Wagner with a second by Trustee Newton. Voice vote: Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
PLANNING COMMISSION
● Pre-application for modular classroom/Senior center for Sauk Trail Baptist Church.
● Application of Special Use permit for The Ranch Sports Club LLC located at 7703 Steger Rd. purpose
of sports facility focusing on local team practices and individual instruction.
● Mr. Kalman and counsel in attendance to answer any questions has been in compliance with County.
● Mr. Kalman estimates 30 athletes/coaches at a time, evenings & weekends. No maximum capacity has
yet been issued.
● With a 5-0 vote the Planning Commission approved Special Use application subject to 3 conditions
outlined (see attached).
● Discussion followed Special Use vs. Commercial. Special Use fits within Comp. Plan. Mr. Clark
concerned over outdoor lighting. Mr. Kalman has no intentions now for outdoor evening sessions.
● There was a motion to approve the Planning Commission’s recommendation as set forth for Special
Use permit by Trustee Wagner with a second by Trustee Newton. Roll call vote: Wagner, yes; Newton,
yes; Standish, yes; Nolan, yes. Motion carried 4-0. Board recommendation will be sent to Land Use.
● Comprehensive Plan – same pages cited for concern.
● Nothing for October.
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER’S REPORT – Nothing much.
TRUSTEE’S REPORT – None
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
● 2017 Audit complete. No fines thus far for 2016.
● Concern over thefts in area – more Sheriff patrol needed, hold Sheriff Kelley accountable.
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
Supervisor Nolan asked for a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. Trustee Wagner made the
motion, with a second by Trustee Standish.
The Board returned from Executive Session at 8:23 p.m.
There was a motion to adjourn the regular meeting by Trustee Wagner with a second by Trustee Standish.
Voice vote: Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Coffey, Clerk

GREEN GARDEN TOWNSHIP

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 13, 2018

The regular meeting was called to order by Supervisor Nolan at 6:59 p.m.
ROLL CALL-In attendance were Trustees Standish, Hellriegel, Newton, Wagner, Commissioner Massat, Supervisor Nolan and Clerk Coffey.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Clerk Coffey read the minutes of the regular meeting held July 9, 2018.  There was a motion to approve the minutes by Trustee Wagner with a second by Trustee Standish.  Voice vote: Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS-None

PLANNING COMMISSION-Matter set for September 4.  Chairman Murday not in attendance.

HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER’S REPORT-Tar and chip approximately 3-3/4 miles. Cutting grass and trimming tree limbs.

TRUSTEE’S REPORT-

Trustee Newton working with Mrs. Bushong trying to reach county regarding Assessor position.  Mrs. Bushong has researched software, certification procedures and supplied a preliminary budget.  PAMS software used by County mainly based on formulas, currently used in DuPage, Lockport and Crete to name a few.  $6,500 budgeted in anticipation to purchase program.  $1,000 a year to maintain.  Hardware, servers and clouds discussed.  Dell desktop, workstation, servers, 2 external hard drives as back-ups (1 off-site).  Final budget to be submitted later.  Supervisor Nolan and Trustee Newton to contact Rhonda Novak.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT-2016 AFR and audit completed late, will ask for reduction in fines.  2017 AFR filed, audit due in 2018 underway, will ask for December extension.  Just about caught up.

OLD BUSINESS-None

NEW BUSINESS-None

There was a motion to adjourn the meeting by Trustee Wagner with a second by Trustee Hellriegel.  Voice vote: Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.  

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Coffey, Clerk