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Monee Township May 15 Meeting Briefs

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State legislation opposition: Supervisor Donna Dettbarn reported receiving correspondence from State Representative Anthony DeLuca regarding the township’s opposition to several state bills (HB2515, SB2504, SB2217, and SB227) that would eliminate various township functions.

General assistance report: The township processed 10 intakes and eight applications between April 11 and May 9, distributing $2,824.14 in emergency assistance. The township food pantry served 34 people during the period.

Road work bidding: Highway Commissioner David Deutsche is preparing bid documents for road work to be completed in the township, though specific projects were not detailed in his report.

Assessment appeals: Assessor Sandra Heard reported preparing for the upcoming appeal process and noted she has not yet selected anyone to clean her office.

Economic interest filings: Clerk Bobby Lathan confirmed all required township elected officials and planning commission members completed and filed their Statement of Economic Interest forms before the May 1 deadline.

Youth committee planning: The township’s youth committee is working on scheduling dates for fall programming sessions.

Senior lunch program: A senior drive-through lunch is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Shredding event: The township will host a document shredding event on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Insurance coverage: Trustees approved $26,614 in TOIRMA dues for 2025-2026, covering road and bridge insurance ($16,235) and general township coverage ($10,379).

Meeting attendance: All board members attended the May 15 meeting, along with Highway Commissioner David Deutsche, Assessor Sandra Heard, Collector Ronald Poindexter, Attorney Mario Carlasare, and Administrator Willa Simmons.

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