CUBA TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
28000 W. Cuba Road
Supervisor Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Trustee Svacha led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: David Nelson, Supervisor; Don Griffith, Trustee; Jack Mumaw; Trustee; Art Rice, Trustee; Roberta Svacha, Trustee.
Also present: Priscilla Rose, Clerk; Rebecca Tonigan, Assessor; Tom Gooch, Highway Commissioner; Tony Solano, Pioneer Press.
Public Comment
There was no public comment
Approval of minutes
February 11, 2010 board
meeting
A motion was made by Trustee Griffith and seconded by Trustee Svacha to approve
the minutes of the February 11, 2010 board meeting.
Roll call: Griffith-yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- yes; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes. Motion
carried.
February 26, 2010 special
meeting
A motion was made by Trustee Svacha and seconded by Trustee Mumaw to approve the
minutes of the February 26, 2010 special meeting.
Roll call: Griffith- yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- yes; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes.
Motion carried.
Adopt and pass Ordinance 10-02- General Town budget for fiscal
2010-2011
Rose distributed a budget with changes that were suggested at the February
11, 2010 board meeting. Rose explained that an increase has been made to the
food pantry revenue line and a corresponding increase to the food pantry
expenditure line. The reason for this, she explained, is to accommodate unspent
money in the form of donations from the previous budget year. There was
discussion regarding how and where the revenue from the food pantry donation
line is spent. Rose responded to Rice’s question that when donations are made
that no one in the Township office directs them to make the check out to either
Cuba Township or Cuba Cares.
The discussion next centered on the topic of health insurance. Many varying opinions and situations were reviewed. Gooch told the board that he feels that a cost sharing program should be phased in over a 12 month period. He added that he would participate in the cost sharing the same as his employees. It was suggested that the cost sharing implementation begin July 1, 2010, 90 days after the insurance renewal date.
A motion was made by Trustee Griffith and seconded by Trustee
Svacha that Cuba Township will offer to Township and Road District employees a
health insurance package consisting of an HMO for the employee, spouse and
children without cost for the next 12 months and if the employees desires a PPO,
the employee is responsible for paying the difference between themselves and the
family coverage as the HMO is subtracted from the cost of the PPO.
Roll call: Griffith- yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- yes; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Griffith and seconded by Trustee
Svacha that the cost sharing be implemented beginning July 1, 2010 at 25% of the
cost of the difference between HMO and PPO coverage. Thereafter on October 1,
2010, January 1, 2011 and March 31, 2011 an additional 25% of the cost will be
added.
Roll call: Griffith- yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- yes; Svacha-yes; Nelson – yes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Griffith approving a 25cent per hour raise for all General Town employees; or $8 per week for salaried employees. The motion was withdrawn.
Discussion took place regarding salary increases for all Township employees. Gooch told the board that he has not given any increases to the Road District employees. If he does give an increase it will not exceed 25 cents per hour. The board offered various opinions and comments regarding increases for the General Town employees. Gooch offered the suggestion that the budget be passed and leave the discretion of raises to those that manage their employees within the constraints of the budget. He added that he feels salaried employees are different from hourly employees and that a comparison should not be made between Road District employees and General Town employees.
A motion was made by Trustee Mumaw and seconded by Trustee Svacha
to adopt the General Town budget in the amount of $929,000.00 for expenditures
and $927,427.00 for revenue for fiscal year March 1, 2010 through February 28,
2011.
Roll call: Griffith- yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- no; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Mumaw and seconded by Trustee Griffith
to adopt the General Assistance budge in the amount of $23,400.00 for
expenditures and $1100.00 for revenue for fiscal year March 1, 2010 through
February 28, 2011.
Roll call: Griffith- yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- yes; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Griffith and seconded by Trustee Mumaw
to adopt the I.M.R.F. budget in the amount of $138,700 for expenditures and
$138,700.00 for revenue for fiscal year March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011.
Roll call: Griffith –yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- yes; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Rice and seconded by Trustee Svacha to
adopt the White Memorial Cemetery budget in the amount of $22,200 for
expenditures and $10,300 for revenue for fiscal year March 1, 2010 through
February 28, 2011.
Roll call: Griffith- yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- yes; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes.
Motion carried.
Supervisor’s report
Nelson reported that the Annual Town Meeting is Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 7
pm. He continued that the Leave No Child InsideConsortium has 3 requests:
declare June 2010 Leave No Child Insidemonth, include information
regarding LNCI in the Township newsletter, and designate a nature trail
or walking path on Township property with signage designating the trail LNCI.
Gooch told the board he was supportive of the LNCIefforts.
BACOG report
Nelson reported that BACOG, along with the Barrington Healthier Communities,
has initiated a drug prevention coalition. The coalition is looking for support
from the BACOG communities in the way of a "social host ordinance"
which would hold anyone liable and accountable for hosting an event where
underage drinking or illicit drug use occurs. The consensus of the board was
that an ordinance was not in the purview of the Township, but that the Township
will verbally support and endorse such efforts of the coalition. Nelson
continued that BACOG dues will be adjusted among members in the upcoming year.
The Township portion will not increase.
Health insurance policy review
There was no discussion
Assessor’s report
In the Assessors’ absence, there was no report.
Have a Heart Food Drive update
Trustee Griffith reported that he felt that the number of donations were
down this year, but the donations were plentiful. He suggested that next year
fewer teenage volunteers be utilized during the actual drive hours, but that
more teenage volunteers could be used for unloading at each township’s food
pantry.
Approval of bills
A motion was made by Trustee Svacha and seconded by Trustee Griffith to
approve the bills in the amount of $86,420.91, check nos. 24104 through 24154.
There was discussion regarding purchases for the food pantry and Mumaw asked
some questions of Gooch regarding drug screening.
Roll call: Griffith- yes; Mumaw- yes; Rice- no; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes. Motion
carried.
New business
Trustee Griffith told the board that he is unable to attend the April 8,
2010 board meeting. Gooch told the board that he felt it is inappropriate to
change established meeting dates. The meeting was rescheduled for April 6, 2010
at 7 pm.
Old Business
There was no old business
Adjournment
A motion was made by Trustee Svacha and seconded by Trustee Mumaw to
adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Priscilla H. Rose
Clerk