Lake County Gazette

Warren Township Board met December 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Present: Suzanne Simpson Supervisor

Bill Gill Town Trustee

Mike Semmerling Town Trustee

Donna Radke Town Trustee

Ken Echtenacher Town Trustee

George Iler Clerk

Also present: Administrator Ryan Johnson, Business Manager Diane Sarver, Charlie Mullin, Assessor, Sports Director Rick Dreyer and attorney James Hartman.

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Supervisor Simpson.

Pledge of Allegiance:

Supervisor Simpson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call

Present: Suzanne Simpson, Supervisor; Bill Gill, Trustee, Mike Semmerling, Trustee, Donna Radke, Trustee; and Ken Echtenacher, Trustee.

Motion to Approve the Agenda.

Radke motioned, seconded by Trustee Gill to approve the agenda. The motion was approved unanimously by a voice vote.

Motion to Approve the board Minutes of November 27, 2017.

Trustee Radke motioned, Seconded by Trustee Semmerling to approve the regular minutes. The motion was approved unanimously by a voice vote.

Public Comment.

Assessor Mullin advised the board the home valuation increase factor for 2018 will be 3.05%.

Unfinished business.

None

Supervisors Report.

None

Treasurer's Report.

None

New Business.

A.Pay Bills.

Trustee Radke motioned to pay the bills. Seconded by Trustee Echtenacher to approve the motion as presented. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote.

B. Youth Sports Annual Presentation.

Director Dreyer updated the Board on last year's activities. (Attached). He also discussed several issues involved with various teams using township facilities and methods or lack of reimbursement. It was recommended usage contracts beformalized and activities more carefully monitored. Further action is forthcoming.

C. Assessor's Budget

Assessor Mullin presented the proposed 2018 budget. The only significant increase was in automobile lease as a result of increased training mileage. Recommended by Trustees Semmerling & Echtenacher the budget be acknowledged. Approved unanimously by a voice vote.

D. Resolution: No. 2017-R-29. Purchase and Sale Agreement 36522-North Delaney Road, Waukegan. After a brief discussion and comments from attorney Hartman, Trustee Gill motioned, seconded by Trustee Semmerling the subject ordinance be approved. The motion was approved unanimously approved by a voice vote.

E. Resolution No. 2017-R-30. Lease Authorization for Bus and Van.

Administrator Johnson & attorney Hartman discussed the proposed lease agreement. Board recognized the need for new buses and the requirement for leasing. It was agreed proposed resolution was adequate, however attorney Hartman was not totally comfortable with some of the wording. It was agreed the document not be finalized until his issues were addressed.

F. Resolution No. 2017-R-31 Anti-Harassment Policy.

Administrator Johnson discussed the need for a current harassment policy in compliance with Public Law 100-0554. This would replace existing out of date and expired documents. After a brief discussion Supervisor Simpson motioned, seconded by Trustee Gill the subject ordinance be approved. The motion was approved unanimously approved by a voice vote.

Adjournment:

There being no further business, Trustee Radke motioned, seconded by Supervisor Simpson to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 pm. The motion was approved unanimously by a voice vote. Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Township Center.

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