Meeting record
Town Board — October 9, 2025
Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.
Nunda Township Board of Trustees met on October 9, 2025, and approved five resolutions and two warrant payments totaling over $851,000. The board authorized a $65,000 line-item transfer in the Road District budget, approved early bill payments for recurring expenses, endorsed the America 250 Commemoration, and reviewed ongoing projects including phone/internet upgrades, park maintenance, and office consolidation planning.
Present: Karen Tynis (Trustee), Sheila Halasz (Trustee), Mike Shorten (Supervisor), Kyle Bussenger (Township Clerk), Ted Thornton (Public comment)
- Road District budget transfer
- Warrant payments and bill approval
- America 250 Commemoration support
- Phone and internet infrastructure upgrades
- Sherwood Park maintenance
- Office consolidation planning
- Snow removal contract
- Surplus equipment sales
- Highway infrastructure projects
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5A Approval of September 11, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion: Karen Tynis moved, Sheila Halasz seconded
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6A Resolution 2025-10-09-03: Line Item Transfer of Road District Budget
$65,000 transferred from Road Striping (line 400-170-646) to Road Improvements/general maintenance fund (400-170-642). Discussion confirmed striping costs were covered via fund, and transfer was to fund maintenance.
Motion: Karen Tynis moved, Sheila Halasz seconded to authorize the $65,000 transfer from Road Stripping to Road Improvements
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6B Resolution 2025-10-09-01: Authorizing Payment of Certain Recurring Bills Prior to Examination and Audit
Authorizes early payment of recurring bills including health insurance premiums, Social Security and wage contributions, utilities, insurance premiums, debt service, and emergency expenditures. All bills will still be provided for board review monthly.
Motion: Sheila Halasz moved, Karen Tynis seconded to authorize early payment authorization for recurring bills
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6C Resolution 2025-10-09-02: Township Support for America 250 Commemoration
Board expressed support for the Illinois America 250 Commission and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026). Discussed potential township activities including educational displays and community involvement.
Motion: Sheila Halasz moved, Karen Tynis seconded to support the America 250 Commemoration
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6D Road District Warrants for Payment – October 9, 2025
Approved payment of $835,586.44 for Road District funds including asphalt projects, HOA contributions, tree work, bus stop improvements, sweeping, and aggregate placement.
Motion: Karen Tynis moved, Sheila Halasz seconded to approve Road District warrants
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6E Township Warrants for Payment – October 9, 2025
Approved payment of $16,137.47 for township general funds.
Motion: Karen Tynis moved, Sheila Halasz seconded to approve township warrants
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Phone and Internet Upgrades
Comcast revised fiber installation quote from $11,000 to $24,000 due to initial error. Verizon 5G internet being tested at $500/year. Phone installation planned for township offices.
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Sherwood Park Maintenance
Mowing completed. Controlled burn and drainage improvements discussed.
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Office Consolidation
Space planning study discussed to optimize assessor and supervisor offices.
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America 250th Activities
Proposed time capsule to be stored at Palmer House Historical Society. 150 acts of service by township residents also discussed.
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Supervisor's Report
Scout troop activities and haunted hayride upcoming. Discussion of tax levy and budget posting timeline. Annual Santa event planning including past logistics and communication methods.
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Highway Commissioner Report
Snow removal contract begins December 1. Surplus equipment sale underway with $200,000 raised. Solution room and loader bay reorganization for efficiency. Leaf pickup plan being developed. Newer trucks acquisition in progress. EPA positive feedback on recycling center. New cameras and security system installation planned.
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