Brandi Fike Ramundo

The combined meetings included discussions regarding the tentative budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for Wayne Township and the Road District, including appropriations and clarification on the Mental Health Board's funding. The Highway Commissioner presented the Road District Budget. New business items for the Regular Meeting involved the approval of a resolution to continue Special Police Contract Services with DuPage County and the approval of the contract for FY2026-2027, estimated at $163,284.46. The Board also approved a line-item transfer for the Town and a resolution authorizing a new bank account and signatory authority for the Wayne Township Mental Health Board. Old business covered the delay of asphalt work at the Wayne Township Cemetery until spring and scheduling additional headstone repairs. Future plans include boardroom expansion.

The special budget preparation meeting included a Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order, Roll Call, and time for Public Comments. The agenda for the subsequent regular meeting included approving the agenda, approving minutes from the January 8, 2026 regular meeting, receiving a Sheriff Deputy's Report, and addressing New Business. New Business items involved approving a resolution to continue Special Police Contract Services with DuPage County for FY2026-2027, approving the Special Police Contract for FY2026-2027, managing Town Line-Item Transfer(s), and approving a resolution authorizing a new bank account and signatory authority for the Wayne Township Mental Health Board. Old Business items included discussions on the Wayne Township Cemetery and Wayne Township Park. The regular meeting agenda also covered Bill Paying, a section for Closed Meeting (which was noted as not scheduled), the Supervisor's Address, and Adjournment.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included a report from the Sheriff's Deputy detailing local activities such as the "Shop With a Cop" event and ongoing truck patrols. New business involved the approval of the Pace 2026 Contract and the Clarke Mosquito Abatement Contract, with the latter noting its first price increase in 20 years. Old business pertaining to the Wayne Township Cemetery and Wayne Township Park yielded no updates. The Board approved the bills presented for the period spanning December 5, 2025, to January 8, 2026. In the Supervisor's Address, updates included securing funds for exterior sign repairs, finalizing plans for an ADA door addition to the Assessor's Office and General Assistance, and the expected completion of the board room remodel. Furthermore, a grant application for milk distribution was submitted by General Assistance.

The documentation covers two related sessions held by the Wayne Township Board. The initial Public Hearing session focused on the Town levy, where the proposed Town tax levy was reviewed and subsequently approved. The subsequent Regular Meeting covered approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Key new business items included the approval of the Town Levy Ordinance No. T2025-12-04 and the Road Levy Ordinance No. R2025-12-04. The Board also approved the 2026 Workers' Compensation rates for both Town and Road districts, noting an increase in the Road District rate based on projected personnel changes. Supervisor Ramey provided updates on the Wayne Township Cemetery, noting plans to reapply for a previously denied grant, and confirmed paving was completed at the Wayne Township Park. Financial matters involved the approval of bills covering Road District and Town funds, and a discussion occurred regarding clarifying workers' compensation amounts and general assistance applications. The Supervisor thanked the Board for their service in 2025.

The meeting included discussions regarding the correction of the 2024 meeting schedule due to a publishing error, and revisions to the 2024 holiday schedule to include Election Day as a paid holiday. Updates were provided on the Wayne Township Cemetery grant and the Wayne Township Park grant. The board also discussed the installation of the main beam for the ceiling at the Senior Center and the potential addition of a building for WAYS to utilize.