General Summary #

The meeting focused primarily on budget adoption and addressing safety concerns within the township's parks. Parks & Rec. Director Casey Reed and Chief of Police Jay Rendon discussed the need for better enforcement and security due to unapproachable individuals and safety incidents involving staff. The board discussed various enforcement strategies, including a "one warning then trespass" policy and potential park closures at 7:00 PM.

Additionally, the board handled several personnel matters during an open session and a closed session. This included approving a pay increase for an employee in the Treasurer's Office and the termination of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor.

Who #

  • Jim Slezak, Supervisor
  • Michael T. Leffler, Clerk
  • Tim R. Green, Treasurer
  • Matt Karr, Trustee
  • Lori Tallman, Trustee
  • Jay Rendon, Chief of Police
  • Casey Reed, Parks & Rec. Director
  • Matt Place, Building Official
  • Jerry Harris, Deputy
  • Chris Walker, Treasurer’s Office employee
  • Carl Reyes, Former Parks Maintenance Supervisor (terminated)

What #

  • Agenda Amendment: The board amended and adopted the June 28, 2023, agenda to move item E to item F and add "Parks Security" as item E.
  • Resolution 2023-4: Adoption and approval of the Stonebrook Special Assessment.
  • Budget Amendment: Approval of a budget amendment for the parking lot at the Senior Center.
  • Resolution 2023-5: Adoption and approval of the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
  • 2023-2024 Budget: Final approval of the 2023-2024 budget.
  • Park Security Discussion: Discussion regarding managing difficult crowds at the parks, implementing trespass warnings, improving camera surveillance, and potential 7:00 PM closures.
  • Personnel Changes: Approval of a pay increase for Chris Walker and the termination of Carl Reyes.

When #

  • Meeting Date: June 28, 2023.
  • Effective Date (Pay Increase): July 1, 2023, for Chris Walker.
  • Effective Date (Termination): June 28, 2023, for Carl Reyes.

Financial Details #

  • Personnel Pay Increase: Chris Walker moved to a rate of $18.00/hour.

Votes/Decisions #

  • Adopt Agenda: Motion by Tallman, Second by Karr. (Carried unanimously).
  • Resolution 2023-4 (Stonebrook Special Assessment): Motion by Karr, Second by Green. Roll Call: Green – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Slezak – yes. (Carried unanimously).
  • Senior Center Parking Lot Budget Amendment: Motion by Leffler, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Slezak – yes. (Carried unanimously).
  • Resolution 2023-5 (2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget): Motion by Karr, Second by Tallman. Roll Call: Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Karr – yes; Slezak – yes. (Carried unanimously).
  • Approval of 2023-2024 Budget: Motion by Leffler, Second by Karr. Roll Call: Tallman – no; Green – yes; Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Slezak – yes. (Carried).
  • Chris Walker Pay Increase: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Roll Call: Karr – yes; Leffler – yes; Tallman – yes; Green – yes; Slezak – yes. (Carried unanimously).
  • Termination of Carl Reyes: Motion by Karr, Second by Leffler. Roll Call: Tallman – yes; Leffler – yes; Karr – yes; Green – yes; Slezak – yes. (Carried unanimously).

Action Items #

  • Park Enforcement: Implement a protocol where staff issue one warning to violators, followed by a call to 911 and a trespass order.
  • Park Communication: Explore using a Facebook page to communicate park rules and prohibited activities.
  • Security Infrastructure: Evaluate the need for better security cameras in the parks.
  • Personnel Notification: The Township Supervisor is to notify Carl Reyes regarding his termination.