Attorney Advises Board Against Reissuing 18-Year-Old Check
Monee Township Board Meeting | August 2025
Article Summary: The Monee Township Board discussed a request to reimburse a vendor for an uncashed check dating back to 2007. The Township Attorney advised that the current Board has no legal obligation to pay the 18-year-old debt.
Financial Dispute Key Points:
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Old Debt: A vendor requested reimbursement for an $18,000 check originally written by Monee Township on July 20, 2007.
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Legal Opinion: Township Attorney Mario P. Carlasare opined that due to the time lapse, the Board is not obligated to reimburse the funds.
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Outcome: The Board discussed the issue but took no action to reissue the payment based on the attorney’s advice.
The Monee Township Board on Thursday, August 21, 2025, reviewed an unusual financial request involving an uncashed check from nearly two decades ago.
According to the Attorney’s Report, a vendor recently approached the township seeking reimbursement for an $18,000 check that was issued on July 20, 2007. Due to the significant lapse in time—over 18 years—Township Attorney Mario P. Carlasare provided a legal opinion on the matter.
Carlasare advised the trustees that the current Board does not have any obligation to reimburse the funds for the check. The Board discussed the issue but did not advance any motion to pay the expired debt.
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