CUBA TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
28000 W. Cuba Road
Supervisor Nelson called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Trustee Svacha led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call: David Nelson, Supervisor; Don Griffith, Trustee; Art Rice, Trustee; Roberta Svacha, Trustee.
Also present: Priscilla Rose, Clerk; Rebecca Tonigan, Assessor; Tom Gooch, Highway Commissioner.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Presentation of candidates for Cuba Township trustee vacancy
Dan Cerny
Cerny addressed the board. There were various questions from the board regarding
Cerny’s professional background and areas of expertise. Cerny noted that he
knows that Township’s are receiving critical attention in the media currently.
He offered several suggestions to counter act such attention.
Gordon Iverson
Nelson explained to Iverson the job of Township trustee and the Township
officers introduced themselves. Iverson explained that he has not been active
recently in local affairs, but served as the president of the Tower Lakes
Homeowner Association for 10 years. Iverson said that as he is retired he has
the time serve as in the trustee position. There were various questions
regarding Iverson’s professional background. He added that he felt that
townships serve a need that could not be provided by another entity such as the
county.
Jack Mumaw
Nelson gave Mumaw a brief description of the trustee position and explained that
the reason for the vacancy was due to the resignation of Richard J. Kosner. The
Township officers introduced themselves. Mumaw explained that he is retired now
and has time to devote to civic issues. He continued that he had no aspirations
of higher office and was just looking to make a difference locally. There were
various questions from the board regarding Mumaw’s areas of expertise.
Larry Quinlan
Nelson explained to Quinlan that whoever is selected for the trustee position
would most likely begin serving in January 2010. All Township officials
introduced themselves. There were various questions to Quinlan regarding his
professional background and areas of expertise. Further discussion continued
regarding Township events in addition to regular monthly board meetings.
Tom Podgorksi
Podgorksi introduced himself to the board. Rice gave an overview of the trustee
responsibilities and various Township activities. Podgorksi asked several
questions of the board regarding responsibilities and duties and there was
discussion about Podgorski’s areas of expertise with regards to drainage.
A motion was made by Trustee Griffith and seconded by Trustee
Svacha to go into executive session to discuss candidates for the trustee
position vacated by Richard J. Kosner.
Roll call: Griffith –yes; Rice- yes; Svacha- yes; Nelson- yes. Motion carried.
The special meeting recessed to executive session at 10:40am.
The special meeting reconvened at 11:00am.
New business
A consensus of the board determined that Jack Mumaw should be appointed to
fill the trustee vacancy at the December 10, 2009 board meeting. It was decided
that Nelson should contact the other candidates of the board’s decision by
letter.
Discussion continued and Griffith requested that he be contacted by Nelson prior to any press releases being released which involve the board.
Tonigan asked that the elected officials make an attempt to get along. She continued that the board needs to all get along and move forward with the best interest of the Township taxpayers.
Nelson apologized to the board and will withdraw the Township’s name and involvement in the Illinois Promise association. It was clarified that discussion at earlier board meetings involved a decrease in the Township’s levy, not budget. It was decided to include the message regarding the Township’s levy reduction in the upcoming newsletter.
Old Business
There was no old business
Adjournment
A motion was made by Trustee Svacha and seconded by Trustee Griffith to
adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 am. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Priscilla H. Rose
Clerk