Warren Township Board met March 26.
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, Highway Commissioner Amy Sarver, Assessor Charlie Mullin, Director Senior Services, Joanne Adams, Teen Center Director, Joe Doyle, Kluber Architects Vice President, Chris Hansen and a teen center member.
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:
Trustee Radke motioned, seconded by Trustee Gill to approve the agenda. The motion was approved unanimously by a voice vote.
Board Minutes of March 12, 2018. Trustee Gill motioned, seconded by Trustee Echtenacher to approve the board minutes of March 12, 2018. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
Public Comment. A 14 year old Teen Center member appeared before the Board at her request to gain reinstatement to the Center. She had been involved in a fight (face slapping) with another member and was suspended from the center for 30 days and was then required to make the Board appearance. Director Doyle explained this was a requirement to ensure that violator's realized the seriousness and consequences of their behavior. After questioning by the Board and receiving satisfactory responses, Trustee Gill motioned, seconded by Trustee Radke to reinstate her privileges, the motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. She thanked the Board for her second chance and was excused.
Unfinished Business:
The decision to authorize ALICE training was postponed until several township staffers/board members attended upcoming training sessions at other locations and provided feedback to the Board.
Supervisor's Report:
Supervisor Simpson informed the Board future campus construction would necessitate temporary closing of the tennis & basketball courts. Closing notices will be provided in a timely manner.
Treasurer's Report:
None
New Business:
A. Chris Hansen Presentation. Chris Hansen, Vice President Kluber Architects & Engineers provided feedback on the Township Center Addition and Renovations bid opening March 18, 2018. (Encl 1). The submitted bids were determined to be in excess of the anticipated costs. Hansen explained the costs of steel from overseas were in part responsible for these higher prices. Boller Construction Company from Waukegan was determined to be the low bidder. Supervisor Simpson and Mr. Hansen led a Board discussion regarding costs and feasibility of project completion. Budget constraints determined the park shelter contract not be awarded at this time. Supervisor Simpson then called for a vote. Final vote was four ayes with one nay – Trustee Echtenacher abstained because of a conflict of interest with two bidders. The contract was awarded to Boller Construction in the amount of $6,158,000.
B. Agenda for Annual Town meeting. Board approved after typo was corrected.
C. Pay Bills. Trustee Gill motioned, seconded by Trustee Echtenacher to approve the bills as presented including an addition one from Peak Plumbing for $799.12. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote.
D. Park Bans
None
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Trustee Gill motioned, seconded by Supervisor Simpson to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 PM. The motion was approved unanimously by a voice vote. Next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
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