Township Board Meeting

STATE OF ILLINOIS CUNNINGHAM TOWNSHIP Laurel Lunt Prussing, Chair Phyllis D. Clark, Town Clerk CUNNINGHAM TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING April 1, 2013 The Cunningham Township Board met in regular session Monday, April 1, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Urbana City Building, 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana, Illinois. ELECTED OFFICIALS PHYSICALLY PRESENT: Chair: Laurel Lunt Prussing Trustees: Brandon Bowersox-Johnson; Eric Jakobsson; Robert Lewis; Diane W. Marlin; Dennis Roberts; Charlie Smyth Town Clerk: Phyllis D. Clark Supervisor: Carol Elliott Assessor: Daniel Stebbins ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: None ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT: Heather Stevenson OTHERS PRESENT: Fred Grosser; Members of the Media A. ROLL CALL Chair Prussing called the meeting of the Cunningham Township Board to order at 7:00 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Trustee Brandon Bowersox-Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held March 4, 2013. Trustee Robert Lewis seconded. Carol Elliott asked to make a correction to the minutes (Daniel Stebbins was present at the March 4, 2013 meeting instead of absent). After correction the motion carried by voice vote. C. COMMITTEE TO VERIFY BILLS The following items were presented in omnibus fashion: 1. Town Fund 2. General Assistance Fund Trustee Charlie Smyth made a motion to approve the Town Fund in the amount of $45,267.55 and the General Assistance Fund in the amount of $56,510.12 Trustee Robert Lewis seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS Carol Elliot reminded current officers that they need to be present at the May 6, 2013 meeting since new Township Officers will not take office till May 20, 2013. E. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Carol McKusick addressed the Board in regards to the process and structure of the agenda items and availability to the public for feedback. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was none. Cunningham Township Board Meeting Minutes: April 1, 2013 G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Designation of Tentative Budget for FY 2013-2014 Trustee Charlie Smyth asked township supervisor to clarify some numbers with 2012 budget and tentative 2013 budget and how would this number affect operations, also what is the current IMRF rates, and why have they increase the dollar amount for the maintenance-building grounds and vehicle services? Mayor Prussing asked how is Obama care going to affect Township payments? Trustee Brandon Bowersox-Johnson addressed the social service numbers. Carol Elliot, Township Supervisor explained the difference in numbers for the 2012 and 2013 budget. In regards to the maintenance of the building it needs new carpeting, painting and some possible expenses for the parking lot. As far as the Obama care goes, once things get going most of the clients that are served by Township will qualify for the program and that will lower the medical expenses. Trustee Charlie Smyth made a motion to approve the Tentative Budget for FY 2013-2014. Trustee Eric Jakobsson seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. 2. Approval of Agenda for Annual Town Meeting Trustee Charlie Smyth made a motion to approve the Annual Town Meeting agenda. Trustee Diane Marlin seconded. Motion carried by voice vote. H. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Cunningham Town Board, Chair Prussing declared the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Wendy M. Hundley_________ Recording Secretary Phyllis D. Clark_________ Town Clerk This meeting was taped. This meeting was broadcast on cable television. Minutes Approved: _May 6, 2013__ _