Jesse J. McClaughry

The board meeting agenda includes reports from the treasurer, including a statement of accounts, and a review of township disbursements, invoices, and bills. Community service updates will be provided by the library and board of commissioners. Unfinished business includes discussions on a warning siren. New business topics cover an equalization contract, porta-potty arrangements for the pavilion, playground and pavilion maintenance, assessing policy, tax bill mailing procedures, brining dates, and adding a deputy clerk to the bank account.

The board meeting agenda included reviews of the treasurer's report, township disbursements, and various community services reports. Key business topics included a rubbish assessment renewal, hall weed control measures, and the installation of a warning siren. Furthermore, a resolution concerning the collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish was proposed to modify special assessment districts to include commercial improved properties.

The Board of Trustees held a budget hearing to review and approve the 2026-27 proposed budget and the General Appropriations Act Resolution. Key discussion topics included a review of township revenues, estimated expenditures across various funds including the General Fund, Road Improvement Fund, Lily Lake Improvement Fund, and Rubbish Collection Fund. The Board also established policies for fiscal administration, authorized salary and compensation rates for officials and employees, and adopted the General Appropriations Act.

The board discussed several township operations, including the statement of accounts, approval of township disbursements, and rubbish assessment renewal, with a public hearing scheduled for a future date. New business included contracting with True Green for weed control services and authorizing a service call to repair the township hall siren. Board members provided updates on community events and shared concerns regarding state legislative attempts to preempt local land use control.

The meeting included the approval of the treasurer's statement of accounts, township disbursements, and budget reports. Unfinished business involved a discussion on the Rubbish Assessment Renewal and a decision to initiate the blight process for a single property. New business covered the approval of an Early Voting Contract with the county, a decision to digitize the township logo, and the approval of a quote from Spectrum Printers for mailing rubbish assessment letters. Additionally, board members provided updates on various community topics, including food distribution, brining dates, upcoming elections, and tax roll finalization.