McHenry Times

Seneca Township Board of Trustees met May 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Seneca Township Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:30 pm by Supervisor James Kagel at the Seneca Township Building located at 16506 Garden Valley Road, Woodstock, Illinois.

Township Officials in Attendance: Supervisor James Kagel, Trustees Rosemary Bartman and Susan Mathews, Assessor Tammy Benitez, and Clerk Dawn Seemann. Absent Officials: Trustee Gerald Gieseke and Road Commissioner Scott Swanson. Vacant Position: One Trustee.

Guests in Attendance: Denise Sass

Minutes: Bartman motioned to approve the April 10, 2018 Regular Monthly Minutes and the Budget Hearing Minutes as presented. Second by Mathews. Motion passed.

Assessor's Report: Benitez attended TOI Topics Day and discussed what she learned while there. In addition, she gave the board a list of permits for last year for their records, and is prepping for turning in the assessment books to the county.

Audit of Current Bills:

Road District - Mathews motioned to approve the Road District bills for payment for the period of April 11, 2018 through May 8, 2018 in the amount of $14,365.22. Second by Bartman. Voting yes: Bartman, Mathews, Kagel. Voting no: None. Motion passed.

Town Fund - Bartman motioned to approve the Town Fund bills for payment for the period of April 11, 2018 through May 8, 2018 in the amount of $15,736.69. Second by Mathews. Voting yes: Bartman, Mathews, Kagel. Voting no: None. Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: Mathews motioned to approve the Treasurer's Report for the period of April 1, 2018 through April 30, 2018 as listed below. Second by Bartman. Voting yes: Bartman, Mathews, Kagel. Voting no: None. Motion passed.

General Assistance Report: Kagel reported there were no calls this month.

Clerk's Report: Seemann has nothing to report this month.

Road Commissioner's Report: Swanson is absent tonight. No report.

Old Business:

A. Report any updates on Planning Commission - Kagel informed the board that he talked to Jan Hervert and Susan Standish who told him she had talked with other members who were not interested in being on the Planning Commission any longer. He left a message with Susan to try to find new members, but hasn't received any calls back.

New Business:

A. Interview and possibly appoint any candidates for open trustee position - The board interviewed Denise Sass for the vacant Trustee position. Mathews motioned to appoint Ms. Sass to fulfill the vacant Trustee position effective immediately. Second by Bartman. Motion passed.

Supervisor's Report: Kagel reported the TOI 2018 Education District Meeting is on July 19th in Rockford. Any member wanting to attend should let him know as soon as possible.

Motion to Adjourn: At 7:24 p.m. Mathews motioned to adjourn tonight's regular monthly meeting. Second by Bartman. Motion passed.

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