Township of Byron

The meeting included reports from the Assessor and Road Commissioner, covering topics such as property assessment appeals, the county multiplier, bridge repair project updates, equipment transitions, and plans for replacing the salt bin. The Supervisor reported on a meeting regarding a proposed bill to consolidate townships. The board approved line-item transfers and bills for the Town Fund and Road District. Old business included discussions on the ATV Policy and a resolution opposing township consolidation. New business involved approving the Tentative Budget for the Byron Township Road District and Town Fund, as well as authorizing the signing of an engagement letter with Benning Group for the FY 2025 audit.

The meeting included discussions on the Assessor's Report, Road Commissioner's Report, and QuickBooks payroll issues. The board addressed bills for the Town Fund and Road District. New business included setting mileage reimbursement, approving the cemetery mowing bid for the 2025 season, discussing the 2025 Annual Town Meeting agenda, and establishing a money manager account at Byron Bank. The agenda items for the next month's Annual Town Meeting and the 2025-2026 budgets were also discussed.

The Byron Township special meeting was convened to address the process of filling the vacant trustee seat on the board. The decision was made to hold a special meeting where interested parties could speak, followed by a vote to fill the position.

The meeting included reports from the Assessor and Road Commissioner, covering topics such as property taxes, home sales, road maintenance, and truck bids. The Clerk discussed changes to internet and phone services, while Trustees addressed mower maintenance. Cemetery updates were provided, and bills were submitted for audit and approval. The board discussed declaring a utility truck as surplus and reviewed the final map survey, planning to install a fence.

The meeting included reports from the Assessor and Road Commissioner. The Assessor discussed the prediction for a record multiplier, commercial properties questioning taxes, and an increase in permits for residential accessory buildings. The Road Commissioner reported on the completion of the Mill Rd bridge, bridge inspections by the county, the sale of a dump truck to Leaf River Township, and plans to purchase a new truck. They also discussed paving McGregor Rd and patching other roads, trimming trees, and waiting for Jr. Tackle season to end before putting up a new fence. Additionally, a resolution in support of the Illinois America250 Commemoration was approved.