Meeting record
Town Board — June 8, 2023
Summarized from the meeting minutes. Refer to the official documents below for the authoritative record.
Nunda Township Board of Trustees met on June 8, 2023 to approve warrants, an intergovernmental agreement for a warning siren, and discuss decennial efficiency review findings. The board addressed concerns about elected officials' attendance and approved various township expenditures totaling over $238,000.
Present: Karen Tynis (Trustee), Rob Parrish (Trustee), Johanna Donahue (Trustee), Tim Parrish (Trustee), Leda Bobera-Drain (Supervisor), Joni Smith (Township Clerk), Bill Boltz (Cemetery Board Member), Butch Shine (Member), Public
- warrant approval
- road district payments
- warning siren installation
- decennial efficiency review
- town hall repairs
- public engagement
- elected officials attendance
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Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2023
Motion to review and approve special board meeting minutes from May 11, 2023.
Motion: Made by: Tim Parrish; Seconded by: Karen Tynis
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2023
Motion to review and approve regular board meeting minutes from May 11, 2023.
Motion: Made by: Johanna Donahue; Seconded by: Tim Parrish
Vote: unanimous Approved
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Approval for Payment of Township Warrants for June 8, 2023
Motion to approve payment of township warrants in the amount of $35,615.43.
Motion: Made by: Karen Tynis; Seconded by: Johanna Donahue
Vote: 5-0 Approved
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Approval for Payment of Road District Warrants for June 8, 2023
Motion to approve payment of road district warrants in the amount of $202,818.04.
Motion: Made by: Johanna Donahue; Seconded by: Tim Parrish
Vote: 4-1 (Rob Parrish abstained) Approved
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Review and Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry Township Fire Protection District for Warning Siren Installation on Mason Hill
Motion to review and approve IGA for installation of warning siren on Mason Hill with McHenry Township Fire Protection District following discussion.
Motion: Made by: Tim Parrish; Seconded by: Rob Parrish
Vote: 5-0 Approved
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Decennial Efficiency Review Discussion
Supervisor Bobera-Drain verified with the board that the decennial efficiency review does not require hiring out. Board and members unanimously agreed not to hire out. Discussion included clarification on Cemetery Board inclusion, suggestions for increased communication and resident engagement, and proposal for work order submission system for road repairs.
Vote: unanimous Other
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Old Business: Town Hall Improvements and Repairs
Trustee Tim Parrish clarified parking lot improvement timeline with Supervisor Bobera-Drain. Trustee Rob Parrish inquired about completion date for Town Hall upper window repairs.
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Supervisor's Report: Office Floor Repair
Supervisor Bobera-Drain asked board for approval to complete supervisor's office floor repair with costs approximately $3,200.00.
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Trustee Tim Parrish Report
Trustee Parrish thanked Butch Shine and Bill Boltz for their interest, involvement and suggestions in the decennial efficiency meeting and township meetings.
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Trustee Rob Parrish Statement
Trustee Parrish expressed discontent regarding elected officials not being present at meetings to answer resident questions and expressed appreciation for Cemetery Board member Bill Boltz's statement regarding county board members engaging more with townships.