Meeting Summary and Briefs: Monee Township Board of Trustees for January 15, 2026

Monee Township Board of Trustees Meeting | January 15, 2026

The Monee Township Board of Trustees met for a scheduled regular meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Monee Township Hall. Supervisor Donna Dettbarn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Trustees Deborah Burgess and James W. Young, along with Clerk Bobby Lathan, were in attendance. Trustees Terri L. Boles and Billy Morgan were absent. Township Collector Ronald Poindexter, Attorney Mario Carlasare, and Administrator Willa Simmons were also present. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting and moved swiftly through a light agenda, highlighting financial windfalls from a closed TIF district and reviewing seasonal assistance numbers. The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

Brief Title: IRS Mileage Rate and Caseworker Dues Approved
Under New Business, the board voted to approve the 2026 IRS Mileage Rate, updating the reimbursement from $0.70 to $0.72.5 per mile, effective January 1, 2026. The motion was made by Trustee James W. Young and seconded by Trustee Deborah Burgess, passing 3-0. Additionally, the board approved a $50.00 payment for the 2026 Membership in the Illinois Township Association of General Assistance Caseworkers.

Brief Title: Trustee Warns of Dangerous Winter Driving Conditions
During the Board Comments section of the meeting, Trustee James W. Young issued a public safety warning regarding the severe winter weather. Young stated that everyone “must be extra cautious when driving on the rural roads,” warning that the extreme temperatures and wind-blown snow have created extremely dangerous conditions for motorists in the township.

Brief Title: Township Attorney Moves to Dismiss Tax Cases
During the brief Attorney’s Report, Township Attorney Mario Carlasare brought forward a motion to dismiss all pending Tax Objection Cases. The minutes noted the motion to dismiss, though no formal roll call vote on the dismissals was recorded in the provided documentation.

Brief Title: Building Renovations Set for Spring
Under Old Business, the board briefly touched on upcoming structural improvements to township facilities. Officials confirmed that work on the building renovations will be starting in the spring. Additionally, the board noted that flyers for the Youth Program are currently being circulated, and information regarding the program has been published in the Township Newsletter.

Brief Title: Audit of Accounts and Bills Approved
The board conducted its standard Trustee Audit of Accounts and Clerk Certification Audit during the meeting. Trustee James W. Young motioned to approve the payment of the bills as presented for the period of December 19, 2025, through January 15, 2026. Trustee Deborah Burgess seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with a 3-0 vote.