Town Board — July 14, 2022

Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.

Present: Karen Tynis (Trustee), Rob Parrish (Trustee), Johanna Donahue (Trustee), Tim Parrish (Trustee), Leda Bobera-Drain (Supervisor), Joni Smith (Township Clerk), Kelli Wegener (Public Comment)

• traffic signal installation
• township warrants and payments
• road district warrants
• road drainage concerns
• town hall refrigerator
• retaining wall safety
• Dvorak & Walk Up traffic light

Agenda (PDF) Minutes (PDF)

1. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2022

   Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved.

   Motion: Made by Johanna Donahue; Seconded by Tim Parrish

   Vote: unanimous Approved

2. Review and Approval of Town Fund(s) Transfer(s) of Appropriation for Assessors Office

   Transfer of $700.00 from Contingency line item 100-140-691 to Computer Expense 100-140-629.

   Motion: Made by Tim Parrish; Seconded by Johanna Donahue

   Vote: 5-0 Approved

3. Motion for Township Warrants for Payment July 14, 2022

   Approval of township warrants in the amount of $20,587.97 for payment.

   Motion: Made by Karen Tynis; Seconded by Rob Parrish

   Vote: 5-0 Approved

4. Motion for Road District Warrants for Payment July 14, 2022

   Approval of road district warrants in the amount of $264,802.39 for payment.

   Motion: Made by Johanna Donahue; Seconded by Rob Parrish

   Vote: 5-0 Approved

5. Review and Approval of Resolution #07142022 Supporting Installation of Traffic Signal on Walkup Avenue at Prairie Ridge High School

   Resolution to support installation of traffic signal at Walkup Avenue and Prairie Ridge High School, with possible intergovernmental agreement between City of Crystal Lake, District 155, McHenry County, and Nunda Township.

   Motion: Made by Johanna Donahue; Seconded by Karen Tynis

   Vote: 5-0 Approved

6. Public Comment: Traffic Light at Dvorak & Walk Up

   Kelli Wegener thanked the Supervisor for putting the traffic light at Dvorak & Walk Up on the agenda and expressed hope for an intergovernmental agreement for safety purposes.

7. Old Business: Town Hall Kitchen Refrigerator and Library Books

   Trustee Rob Parrish inquired about the status of obtaining a new refrigerator for the Town Hall Kitchen and whether a free-standing library has been obtained for donated books.

8. Public Comment: Road and Drainage Construction in Burtons Bridge Subdivision

   Trish Meyers expressed frustration about road/drainage construction on South Street, Johnson Street, and Illinois Street in Burtons Bridge, citing concerns about lack of advance notification, potential water runoff issues, and emergency vehicle access during construction.

9. Supervisor Report: Replacement Windows and Board Notification

   Supervisor Bobera-Drain reported that replacement windows have not yet arrived and requested trustees notify her in advance if they will be absent from monthly meetings to ensure a quorum for warrant approvals.

10. Trustee Report: Well Wishes

    Trustee Karen Tynis extended well wishes for a safe summer to all.

11. Trustee Report: Obstructed Stop Signs

    Trustee Johanna Donahue reported being contacted by a resident regarding an obstructed stop sign on Half-Mile Road and Terra Cotta Road; the Road District has addressed the brush obstruction.

12. Trustee Report: Absence Explanation

    Trustee Tim Parrish apologized for missing the previous meeting, explaining this was his first absence in five years due to being called to coach a last-minute JV League Basketball game.

13. Trustee Report: Retaining Wall Safety Concern at Colby Road & Justin Road

    Trustee Rob Parrish shared photos of a retaining wall under construction where a cement block was hit and fell, raising concerns about safety and whether the Township is permitted to build retaining walls without geotechnical support, and questioned use of the same excavator previously restricted for Nunda Road projects.

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