November 16, 2020 Meeting Notes
Peotone Township Regular Meeting
Supervisor Younker called the November meeting of Peotone Township to order at 7:00 P.M. on November 16, 2020.
Trustee Heatherwick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Roll Call indicated all were present except Assessor Latham
The minutes of the October 19, 2020 meeting were presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Trustee Swartz and was seconded by Trustee Heatherwick. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously.
The visitor in attendance, Virginia Hamman.
The Town Fund Budget Report was submitted. A motion to accept was made by Trustee Heatherwick and seconded by Trustee Schubbe. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously.
The Road District Funds Budget Report was submitted. A motion to accept was made by Trustee Schubbe and seconded by Trustee Morgan. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously.
The Financial Summary Report was submitted. A motion to accept was made by Trustee Swartz and seconded by Trustee Schubbe. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously..
The Town Fund bills were then submitted. A motion to pay these bills was made by Trustee Swartz and seconded by Trustee Morgan. On a roll call vote, the following members voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously.
The Road & Bridge, Hard Road and Equipment Funds bills were then submitted. A motion to pay these bills was made by Trustee Heatherwick and seconded by Trustee Schubbe. On a roll call vote, the following voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously.
No new additions to the Agenda.
Under Planning & Zoning, there was no business.
The following correspondence was received:
- Thank you letter from Election Judge Donna Grabs.
- Letter from “It’s a Pittie” organization asking for a donation.
- American Legion’s email letter concerning their annual Toys for Tots Christmas children’s program.
- PACE letter and proposed budget brochure.
- Clerk Heisner updated the board on upcoming caucus plans.
No Old Business to discuss.
Under New Business, a motion to accept Ordinance #3-20 Road District Tax Levy Ordinance was made by Trustee Schubbe and seconded by Trustee Heatherwick. On a roll call vote, the following voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion to accept Ordinance #4-120 Township Tax Levy Ordinance was made by Trustee Morgan and seconded by Trustee Younker. On a roll call vote, the following voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously. Both Levies were discussed in detail at the October meeting.
A motion to was made by Trustee Morgan and seconded by Trustee Swartz to increase the township board trustees, officers and assessor’s salary for the upcoming 2021 – 2025 term, to keep up with inflation. (attachment #1) On a roll call vote, the following voted “yes”: Morgan, Schubbe, Swartz, Heatherwick and Younker. Motion carried unanimously.
Assessor Latham was absent.
Road Commissioner Hack reported that all snow equipment is ready for the winter season. Finishing Kennedy Road work and lining the blacktops.
Being no other reports or comments from the Board, a motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Heatherwick and seconded by Trustee at 7:44 P.M. The motion was unanimously accepted.
Kent B Heisner
Peotone Township Clerk
