
18661 Springfield Rd.
P.O. Box 217
Groveland, IL 61535-0217
ph: 309-387-6812
fax: 309-387-6463
alt: 309-387-6922
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January 19, 2009
Opening Prayer offered by: Supervisor McCormick
Pledge of Allegiance led by: Supervisor McCormick
Call Meeting to Order by: Supervisor McCormick
Roll Call: Arnold (p) Feger (p) Hart (a) Hiller (p) LaHood (p) McCormick (p) Risinger (p)
Swearing in of Assessor to new term: January 2010 to January 2014.
Guest: John Replogle
Correspondence:
Approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 21, 2009 Regular meeting.
Motion by: John Arnold Second by: Tony Feger Voice Vote Roll Call… 2 yes
Motion Carried Unanimously
Treasurer’s Report:
Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report by: Tony Feger
Seconded by: John Arnold
Discussion: None
Roll Call:
Arnold (y)
Feger (y)
Hart (a)
McCormick (y)
Motion Carried
Old Business:
1. Appoint Crystal Shaw to fill the Trustee’s position until the election in 2013.
Motion to appoint Crystal Shaw by: John Arnold
Seconded by: Tony Feger
Discussion: None
Roll Call:
Arnold (y)
Feger (y)
Hart (a)
McCormick (y)
Motion Carried
Swearing in of Trustee Crystal Shaw.
New Business:
John Arnold moved to approve the re-appointment of William Beebe to the Groveland Township Water District Board of Trustees, seconded by: Tony Feger
Discussion: Trustee Feger requests the town clerk to send a letter to the Groveland Water District Board inviting William Beebe and William Seidel to the monthly township meeting.
Roll Call:
Arnold (y)
Feger (y)
Hart (a)
Shaw (y)
McCormick (y)
Motion Carried
Tony Feger moved to approve the re-appointment of William Seidel to the Groveland Township Water District Board of Trustees, seconded by: John Arnold
Discussion: None
Roll Call:
Arnold (y)
Feger (y)
Hart (a)
Shaw (y)
McCormick (y)
Motion Carried
Tony Feger moved to approve the recommendations for the mechanical bids, seconded by: John Arnold
Discussion: Trustee Arnold asked if any of the bidders were union. Road commissioner Risinger stated that Schwartz is. Trustee Arnold also asked if First Builders will start after the bids are accepted. Supervisor McCormick states yes ….probably within a week. Trustee Arnold asked how many rooms are in the new building. Supervisor McCormick stated that there is a library, 2 bathrooms, an office, mechanical room, and a storeroom. Trustee Shaw asked if heating and air conditioning is standard or geo-thermal. Supervisor McCormick stated its standard.
Roll Call:
Arnold (y)
Feger (y)
Hart (a)
Shaw (y)
McCormick (y)
Motion Carried
Road Report: Road commissioner Risinger gave the floor to John Replogle to explain the FY 2010 Rural Local Agency Traffic Sign Upgrade Program. A copy was distributed to the board. Mr. Replogle also stated that Springfield Road will be widened from Rt. 98 to corporate limits. Road commissioner Risinger stated he was looking forward to putting new signs up.
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Assessor’s Report: Assessor Hiller reported that one of the duties of the assessor is to visit all construction sites and document the % of completion. A major problem performing this duty is snow and non-accessible roads. Assessor Hiller asked if the township insurance covered his personal vehicle while on township business. Road commissioner stated that since he was compensated for his mileage that he thought it was not. Supervisor McCormick stated he would check with TOIRMA and get back with him.
General Assistance report for December
December Client GA/EA Expenditures: $475
December GA Report:
December Reimbursements: $00
Paying Of Bills: Roll Call Vote with Each Motion
Motion to pay Town bills;
Motion by: Tony Feger
Second by: Crystal Shaw
Discussion: None
Roll call:
Arnold: (y)
Feger: (y)
Hart: (a)
Shaw: (y)
McCormick: (y)
Motion Carried
Motion to pay GA bills:
Motion by: John Arnold
Second by: Tony Feger
Discussion: None
Roll call:
Arnold: (y)
Feger: (y)
Hart: (a)
Shaw: (y)
McCormick (y)
Motion carried
Motion to pay Road and Bridge bills:
Motion by: Tony Feger
Second by: Crystal Shaw
Discussion: None
Arnold: (y)
Feger: (y)
Hart: (a)
Shaw: (y)
McCormick: (y)
Motion carried
Motion to pay Special or Permanent Road bills:
Motion by: Crystal Shaw
Second by: John Arnold
Discussion: None
Arnold: (y)
Feger: (y)
Hart: (a)
Shaw: (y)
McCormick: (y)
Motion carried
Motion by John Arnold to adjourn. Seconded by Crystal Shaw
Voice vote to adjourn: All voting members voted yes.
Meeting adjourned at: 7:14 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
David J. LaHood, Town Clerk
18661 Springfield Rd.
P.O. Box 217
Groveland, IL 61535-0217
ph: 309-387-6812
fax: 309-387-6463
alt: 309-387-6922
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