Martin J. Neal

The Board approved various financial expenditures from the Town, Road and Bridge, and Open Space funds. Discussion covered the Highway Commissioner's report on tractor sales and road resurfacing projects, the Supervisor's report regarding pantry aid and emergency financial assistance, and the status of recent volunteer workdays. The Board also approved proposals for garage door maintenance, roof inspections, a farming and grazing license agreement, and a professional services agreement for mosquito management. Additionally, the draft budgets for the Town Fund and the Road and Bridge Fund were discussed, with a public hearing scheduled for a later date.

This document details the Libertyville Township Road District's proposed five-year road maintenance program. It outlines planned resurfacing, surface patching, and drainage improvement projects for the budget years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031. The program's implementation and timing are dependent on federal grant reimbursements and budget availability, aiming to ensure the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the district's road infrastructure.

The meeting featured the election of a moderator and the presentation and approval of several annual reports, including the Trustees' report, the Assessor's report on property valuation and appeals, the Supervisor's financial report, the Highway Commissioner's road district projects report, and the Open Space District report. Additionally, the assembly authorized the sale of a 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty truck via public auction.

The board reviewed and approved expenditures for the Town Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, and Open Space Fund. Reports were provided regarding assessment factors for the township, highway operations including paving bids and vehicle procurement, and financial assistance programs. The board authorized multiple proposals, including architectural and engineering services for the North Handicap Parking Lot replacement, construction management for office site repairs and ADA access improvements, and the purchase of a new track loader and trailer. Additionally, the board approved the agenda for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting and received updates on the employee handbook review process.

The meeting included the review and approval of town and road district bills paid between meetings, as well as expenditures from the Town Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, and Open Space Fund. The Highway Commissioner reported on recent weather events and an upcoming salt delivery. The Supervisor reported on January statistics for food pantry distribution, financial assistance provided (including Emergency Assistance and LIHEAP applications), and the awarding of a Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Watershed Management Board grant for the Rt. 45 property. Resolutions were approved for line-item transfers within the Town Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, and Open Space Fund. Additionally, the Board approved a resolution to rename the Road Bridge Repairs Fund to the Road and Bridge Project Fund. The Board approved the proposal from Atwell LLC for the 2026 NPDES MS4 Permit Compliance and a Preventative Maintenance Agreement for the Lindholm Park Solar Gate. A proposal for Governmental Accounting & Professional Services was also approved.