Meeting record
Town Board — November 13, 2025
Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.
Nunda Township Board of Trustees met on November 13, 2025, and approved six resolutions and warrant payments totaling over $107,000. The board also reviewed proposed tax levies and a road district budget amendment funded by $147,500 in equipment sales surplus, with public hearings and notices to follow in December.
Present: Mike Shorten (Supervisor), Kyle Bussenger (Township Clerk), Sheila Halasz (Trustee), Joe Bratanick (Trustee), Bob Murray (Trustee), Karen Tynis (Trustee, absent), Rob Parrish (Road Commissioner, reported)
- clerk attestation methods for payments
- 2026 employee paid holiday schedule
- 2026 meeting schedule and annual town meeting
- budget transfer from capital to office expense
- road district and township warrant payments
- tax levies for township, road district, and cemetery
- road district budget amendment
- equipment sales revenue
- general assistance fund risks
- internet and phone system upgrades
- America250 anniversary event
- drainage and flooding issues in Covered Bridge subdivision
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5 Approval of October 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion: Joe Bratanick moved, Bob Murray seconded
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6A Resolution 2025-11-13-01: Authorizing Multiple Methods of Clerk Attestation for Township Payouts
Supervisor Shorten explained that Public Act 2018 requires the Clerk to attest to payments (checks and electronic payments) but the law is vague on method. The resolution authorizes the Clerk to attest using multiple acceptable methods (manual signature, digital electronic signature, stamp, or other secure methods) to allow timely attestation for recurring or electronic payments while remaining compliant with state law and banking rules. Intent to pursue DocuSign/electronic options for efficiency.
Motion: Bob Murray moved, Joe Bratanick seconded
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6B Resolution 2025-11-13-02: Establishing the Official Paid Holiday Schedule for Nunda Township Employees for Calendar Year 2026
Establishes 14 paid holidays for 2026 including standard state and federal holidays.
Motion: Bob Murray moved, Sheila Halasz seconded
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6C Resolution 2025-11-13-03: Establishing the Official Annual Town Meeting and Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule for Nunda Township for Calendar Year 2026
Establishes 13 regular board meetings (all Thursdays at 7:00 PM except April 14) and annual town meeting on April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Township Hall.
Motion: Joe Bratanick moved, Bob Murray seconded
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6D Resolution 2025-11-13-07: Resolution Offering Transfer of Appropriations
Supervisor Shorten explained the request to transfer $6,000 from capital to office expense to permit normal operation for the remainder of the fiscal year (printer toner, office cleaning, maintenance, small equipment). Prior transfers were made for legal and accounting; this transfer remains within the 10% cap on appropriations.
Motion: Bob Murray moved, Joe Bratanick seconded
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6E Road District Warrants for approval for payment for November 13, 2025
Approval of Road District warrant payments in the amount of $88,264.00.
Motion: Bob Murray moved, Joe Bratanick seconded
Vote: unanimous Approved
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6F Township Warrants for approval for payment for November 13, 2025
Approval of Township warrant payments in the amount of $19,540.80.
Motion: Joe Bratanick moved, Sheila Halasz seconded
Vote: unanimous Approved
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7A Ordinance 2025-11-13-04: Levying Taxes for Nunda Township Purposes for the Tax Year 2025, Collectible in 2026
Tax levy posted for review focusing on staffing and assessor office needs. Supervisor Shorten intends to post the maximum allowable levy now with intent to abate later if federal action or updated budgets reduce risk, particularly tied to uncertain General Assistance exposure due to federal ACA subsidy changes. Township currently has $127,000 in General Assistance fund.
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7B Ordinance 2025-11-13-05: Levy of Taxes for Nunda Township Road District, McHenry County, Illinois for the Tax Year 2025, Collectible in 2026
Road District tax levy posted for review. Road Commissioner Rob Parrish recommended a 4.99% increase on the General Road Fund to restore funding levels; insurance, Social Security, and IMRF funds were adjusted based on fund balances and expected expenditures. Discussion included responsible use of reserves and planned abatements where appropriate.
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7C Ordinance 2025-11-13-06: Levying Taxes for Nunda Township Cemetery Purposes for the Tax Year 2025, Collectible in 2026
Cemetery tax levy posted for review. Cemetery Board requested a 4.99% increase to sustain operations and address deferred maintenance, potential management and software costs.
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7D Amended Road District Budget and Appropriation Ordinance
Surplus equipment sales generated $147,500 for the Road District. A formal budget amendment is required to properly account for incoming revenues and anticipated equipment purchases (both revenues and expenditures must be increased). The amendment process requires a 30-day public posting and public hearing before adoption. December meeting date will likely move to the week of December 14 to satisfy publication timelines.
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Phone System & Internet Service Upgrades
Supervisor Shorten reported that Comcast fiber quote was revised upward; Township will test Verizon 5G internet as a lower-cost alternative. New VOIP phone system with Clarity is being implemented and numbers will be ported over.
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Park and Space Planning Projects
Mowing completed east of Squad Creek; water/drainage issues remain and controlled burn being considered for invasive species in spring. Work on space planning is ongoing with coordination between Supervisor and Assessor.
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America250 Community Anniversary Event
Proposal for community '150 acts of service' to commemorate the 250th anniversary with time capsule idea and community involvement. Proposed for December 6 (10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.); committee/staff will coordinate publicity via Facebook event and email list with minimal budget using Community Relations funds.
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Highway Projects and Road Maintenance
HMA projects completed; Holiday Hills ADA work nearly complete. Snow removal contract begins December 1, 2025. Covered Bridge subdivision experiencing significant drainage, tile, and tree-root issues leading to flooding; crew performing trimming and sight-line improvements with potential long-term replacement or lining of storm pipes requiring engineering/contractor work. Leaf pickup schedule ongoing with additional equipment purchased for efficiency. Recycling center operations and security upgrades (new cameras) being implemented.
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