Daniel Gorog

The meeting included the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report for December 31, 2025. Correspondence reviewed included thank you notes for the Senior Christmas Luncheon and various periodicals. Reports covered ongoing efficiency reorganization within the Highway Department shop due to nuisance snows, initiation of a Road Use Agreement for a solar farm development on County Line Rd, and updates on solar farm developments near Minooka. The Assessor reported on Will County Board of Review findings, distributed the tentative 2026-27 Assessor Budget for future review, noted the estimated 'final factor' increase, and announced the upcoming exemption event. The Assessor also announced his retirement effective April 3, 2026, and recommended Nick Surges as his successor. The Clerk provided updates on the Single Waste Hauler open houses, noting both positive and opposing feedback, and confirmed the date for the next open house. The Collector also noted positive feedback on the Senior Christmas Luncheon. The Supervisor reported on the schedule for the 2026-27 FY Budget presentation and public hearing requirements. The Administrator reported on forwarding Road & Bridge Tax Objections to legal counsel and noted dates for T.O.I. and MTA Lobby Days. Finally, the Board approved bills totaling $56,878.61 for the Town Fund & Assessor's Bills, $8,219.05 for the Capital Fund Bills, and $47,366.48 for the Road and Bridge Bills.

The Finance Committee meeting focused on the review and recommendation of the 2025 proposed levies for the Road and Bridge Fund and the Town Fund. Key discussion points included state increase factors, estimated new construction values, and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends. Both levies were proposed to be filed at 104.92% of the prior year's extension. Major capital needs, such as the Shepley Road Bridge project and building maintenance projects funded via the newly established Capital Projects Fund, were highlighted. There was discussion regarding the relationship between levy growth rates and CPI averages, with acknowledgement of increasing operational costs and technology needs. The committee recommended the Board approve the Road and Bridge Fund 2025 levy at $1,875,069.00 and the Town Fund 2025 Levy at $1,577,119.12.

The meeting included an acceptance of the Treasurer's Report for the month ending November 30, 2025. Correspondence reviewed involved tax objections submitted by the Will County Clerk's Office, an annexation agreement from the Village of Minooka, and information on Will County Division of Transportation Route 6 Improvements. Departmental reports covered the impact of early snowfall on leaf pick-up, updates on preparing road use agreements for solar farm developments, new legislation affecting the Senior Freeze threshold, the hiring of a new Deputy Assessor (Commercial), and progress on new residential/mixed-use developments. The Clerk addressed outreach strategies regarding the Single Waste Hauler referendum and the cost comparison data. The Supervisor reported on the successful Seniors Christmas Luncheon. Key new business involved the approval of two separate tax levy ordinances for the Road District and Town Purposes for Tax Year 2025. Finally, the Board approved several sets of bills for the Town Fund & Assessor's, General Assistance, and Road and Bridge funds, with total payments listed for December 15, 2025.

This Stormwater Management Program Plan for Troy Township aims to meet or exceed 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 outlines six key components: public education and outreach on storm water impacts, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site storm water runoff control, post-construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment, and pollution prevention and good housekeeping for Township operations. It details practices to reduce pollutants and manage storm water within the unincorporated areas of the Township.

The meeting included discussions on the Dial-A-Ride program, with an overview of the transfer of costs and management to Will County's Access Will County Dial-A-Ride service. The board reviewed and approved the Treasurer's Report for October 2025. Reports were given by trustees and committees, including updates on leaf pick-up, equipment preparation for snow removal, and property information maintenance. The board approved resolutions setting the 2025 tax levy estimate for the Troy Township Road District and Troy Township, as well as a resolution approving and adopting the Troy Township Catastrophic Assistance Program. An intergovernmental agreement was approved to consolidate and transfer management of the Central Will Dial-A-Ride program to Will County's Access Will County Dial-A-Ride service. The board also approved cost of living and performance salary increases for Township employees for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year and travel expenses for the Clerk.