Bina Conte

The board meeting agenda focused on financial reviews, including the approval of bills and expenditures and a summary of cash balances across multiple funds. Key topics included administrative and departmental reporting such as an audit engagement letter, the adoption of the annual budget and appropriation ordinances for the fiscal year, and various reports from the highway commissioner, assessor, and committee chairs. New business items involved amendments to consultant services and community assistance agreements, as well as legislative actions to increase sewer, water, and waste collection rates.

The Board reviewed and approved financial bills and vouchers. Reports were provided concerning the Cook County Motor Fuel Tax Fund, property tax billing timelines, and status updates on the Senior Apartments and Senior Center construction projects. The Board also discussed the receipt of federal funding for a lead pipe service replacement project. Under new business, the Board approved resolutions for the lead service line replacement project, finance and accounting consulting services, a Community Development Block Grant application for water main improvements, a real estate purchase agreement for a property, and the investment of public funds. A presentation was also given by the Leyden Fire Protection District regarding their 2025 Annual Report and upcoming public outreach initiatives.

The Board meeting included a presentation of the treasurer's report and the approval of bills for payment. Various reports were provided, including updates on the 2026 property tax installment deadlines, progress on the construction of the senior apartments and the senior center, and the filing of departmental reports for social services, enforcement, and recreation. New business included the approval of an amended license agreement for social media services, an intergovernmental agreement for administrative adjudication of ordinance violations, and an ordinance amendment to the town code regarding the property maintenance code.

This Stormwater Management Program Plan (SMPP) was developed by Leyden Township to meet the minimum standards required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II program. The plan aims to reduce the discharge of pollutants within stormwater runoff to protect water quality. Key focus areas include Public Education and Outreach, Public Participation/Involvement, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Control, Post-Construction Runoff Control, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping. The intended outcomes are cleaner lakes and streams, improved recreational opportunities, flood damage reduction, better aesthetics and wildlife habitat, and a safer, healthier environment for citizens.

The meeting included discussions on various financial matters, such as the Treasurer's Report, approval of bills and expenditures, and cash balances across different funds. Reports were presented by the Supervisor, Clerk, Highway Commissioner, Assessor, Township Administrator, and various committees covering social services, local government, recreation, and sewer & water. New business included resolutions related to disaster relief services, employee insurance coverage, workers compensation insurance, consultant services, property proceedings, a Pace Paratransit agreement, and ordinances for tax levies for Leyden Township, Westdale Park District, Special Refuse Collection District, Bond Debt Service Fund, and the Leyden Township Road District.