Shields Township
906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Rescheduled Meeting of the Shields Township Board of Trustees
Monday, May 19, 2025, at 5:00pm
AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment – Three (3) minutes per speaker
5. Reports

1. Supervisor’s Report
2. Clerk’s Report
3. Assessor's Office Report

1. Approval of Bills
2. Old Business
3. New Business

 

1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2025
2. Approval of Buget and Appropriation Ordinance minutes of April 17, 2025
3. Appointment of Freedom of Information Officer and Open Meetings Act Officer
4. Appointment of the Township Attorney
5. Appointment of the Township Accountant
6. Appointment of the Township Auditor
7. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Waukegan Township
8. Approval of Township Policies
9. Appointment of Deputy Township Clerk
10. Approval of Appointment of Committee Chairs
11. Approval of Purchase of Road Equipment
12. Acceptance of Private Road at 201 Melvin Drive, Lake Bluff, Illinois

 

1. Executive Session
2. Other Business
3. Adjournment

AGENDA

I. Call to Order & Roll Call
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comment – Three (3) minutes per speaker
IV. Approval of Bills
V. Reports
      a. Supervisor
      b. Trustees
      c. Assessor's Office
      d. Community Service Committee
      e. Road & Bridge Committee
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
      a. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2025
      b. Approval of FY2026 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
      c. Appointment of Trustee(s) to Arden Shores North Fire Protection District
      ​d. Appointment of Trustee(s) to Arden Shores South Fire Protection District
VIII. Executive Session
IX. Adjournment

​ Shields Township
906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Regular Meeting of the Shields Township Board of Trustees
Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at 5:00pm
STATE OF ILLINOIS      )
LAKE COUNTY )           ss.
TOWN OF SHIELDS     )
THE TOWN BOARD OF SHIELDS TOWNSHIP held its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday April 17th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
PRESENT:
                   Vanessa Grum                    Clerk
Jeff Urso                            Supervisor
Lisette Rothing                    Deputy Clerk
David Weil                          Town Trustee
Brady Andersen                  Town Trustee
 
ABSENT:
Michael Machnicki               Town Trustee
Matt Garrity                                     Town Trustee

1. Call to Order & Roll Call – Supervisor Urso called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm. Clerk Grum took roll call; Trustee Andersen, Trustee Weil, Deputy Clerk Lisette Rothing and Supervisor Urso were present. Trustee Garrity and Trustee Machnicki were absent. Also in attendance was Administrator Counselman Kimzey and Clerk Grum.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Supervisor Urso opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 5:05 pm.
3. Public Comment – Three (3) minutes per speaker:
   1. Janice Schnobrich: Janice Schnobrich stated that since 1997 most supervisors have prioritized self-interests over public welfare. Currently the township outsources many duties and responsibilities yet still employs full-time staff. Janice continues saying that the Supervisor and Road Committee Chair misled the board into defunding roads by $600,000 over the past 3 years. Mrs. Schnobrich states that the Assessor’s Office has not properly assessed new construction and nothing has been done to change either one of these concerns. Legal costs have consumed budgets while road repairs have been neglected. A taxpayer revolt may soon be necessary.
   2. Kathy Blahunka: At 5:10 pm, Kathy Blahunka stated that Jeff (Urso) can call her anything he wants in regards to social media posting, but she never said she wants to remove the speed humps. She passed out copies of examples of text messages she stated were from Supervisor Urso’s phone to prove that she believes the speed humps were done in retaliation.
   3. Kamila Urso: Kamila introduced herself and thanked those who participated in the election. She recognized Kathy Blahunka for running an impressive campaign. Kamila congratulates those who won and states that she will be offering some who didn’t win positions on our Road Committee. She states that she will be appointing Mike Dunn to be the new Chair of the Road Committee and thanks Mr. Dan Rogers for the time he has served in this role. She states that she will be reappointing Alderman Carl Evans from North Chicago to Chair our Community Services Committee. She confirms that future committee meetings will be held in the evenings so the public can attend. She comments on the things she will enact immediately including recording all meetings and posting on the website and requesting quarterly updates from staff. Thanks to those who have previously served.
   4. Brian Soboliak: At 5:13 pm, Mr. Soboliak asked the board why they do not publish the ledger meetings, and why these meetings are not held via zoom so others can attend. He also asked about the bike path through Knowlwood and why this project has not been worked on.
4. Approval of Bills –
   1. Town Fund: Supervisor Urso moved to approve the Town Fund expenses in the amount of $11,959.00. Trustee Andersen motioned and Trustee Weil seconded the motion. Clerk Grum took a roll call vote and all approved. Motion carried.
   2. GA Fund: The General Assistance fund expenses totaled $0 because they bill quarterly.
   3. Road and Bridge Fund: Supervisor Urso moved to approve the Road and Bridge Fund expenses in the amount of $3,469.76. Trustee Weil motioned to approve and Trustee Andersen seconded the motion. Clerk Grum took a roll call vote and all aprroved. Motion carried.

1. Reports –

1. Supervisor Report: Supervisor Urso congratulates the elected Shields Township officials. He addressed some of the questions and comments brought up during public comment by agreeing with Mrs. Schnobrich regarding the extensive legal costs, confirms that we do have 4 full time employees which is a decrease from the previous 6 so we have minimized staff and comments that the bike path project has not happened due to the need for County and State funding because of the high costs associated with the path over the railroad crossings. Supervisor Urso highlights some of the work that was completed in the last 4 years including:
   1. Creating and maintaining a partnership with Waukegan Township
   2. Major roads paved
   3. New Truck
   4. Completed drainage projects
   5. Installation of speed humps
   6. Renewed refuse services to minimize commercial vehicles on roads
   7. Reduced staff and contracted Assessor services to minimize costs
2. Trustees Report: None
3. Assessor's Office Report: None
4. Community Service Committee Report: None
5. Road & Bridge Committee Report: None

1. Old Business – None
2. New Business –
   1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2025: Supervisor Urso moves to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of the Shields Township Board of Trustees from March 13th, 2025. Trustee Weil opts to abstain because he was not present during the last meeting. However, he read the minutes and will motion to approve with the caveat that he was not present. Trustee Andersen seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.
   2. Approval of FY26 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance: Supervisor Urso seeks a motion to make appropriations to defray expenditures for Shields Township for the Fiscal Year beginning March 1, 2025 and ending February 28, 2026 as follows:
      1. Town Fund in the amount of $992,280
      2. Assessor in the amount of: $508,400
      3. Road Fund in the amount of: $416,048

                        For a total appropriation of $1,916,728.

1. Appointment of Trustee(s) to Arden Shores North Fire Protection District: Supervisor Urso moves to appoint Margaret Marek to Trustee for Arden Shores North Fire Protection District. Trustee Weil motions to approve and Trustee Andersen seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.
2. Appointment of Trustee(s) to Arden Shores South Fire Protection District: Supervisor Urso moves to appoint Jonathan Tomek to Trustee for Arden Shores South Fire Protection District. Trustee Weil motions to approve and Trustee Andersen seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.

1. Executive Session – None
2. Adjournment – At 5:27 pm, Supervisor Urso moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Weil motioned to adjourn and Trustee Andersen seconded the motion. All in favor said “aye” and the meeting was adjourned.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order & Roll Call
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Hearing Regarding the Shields Township Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
for the Fiscal Year Beginning March 1, 2025 and Ending February 28, 2026
IV. Adjournment

​       Shields Township
                                  906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
 
Public Hearing on the Shields Township
FY 2026 Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
Thursday April 17th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
 
STATE OF ILLINOIS           )
LAKE COUNTY    )              ss.
TOWN OF SHIELDS           )
______________________________________________________________________________
 
THE TOWN BOARD OF SHIELDS TOWNSHIP held its Public Hearing on the Shields Township FY 2026 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on Thursday April 17th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
 
I. Call to Order & Roll Call: Supervisor Urso called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm. Clerk Grum called the roll; present were: Trustees Weil and Andersen, and Supervisor Urso; absent were: Trustees Garrity and Machnicki. Also in attendance was Administrator Carl Kitzerow, Deputy Clerk Lisette Rothing, Clerk Grum, and Councilman Mark Kimzey.
 
II. Pledge of Allegiance: Supervisor Urso opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
IV. Hearing Regarding the Shields Township Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Beginning March 1, 2025 and Ending February 28, 2026: Supervisor Urso explains that the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was prepared in tentative format and has been available to public inspection since March 17th. Supervisor Urso invites anyone in the audience who wishes to address the Township Board in regards to the amended Budget and Appropriation Ordinance to do so. No one comes forward, so the Public Hearing is closed by Supervisor Urso.
 
V. Adjournment: Supervisor Urso moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Weil motioned to adjourn and Trustee Andersen seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 pm. 

Shields Township
906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Annual Meeting of the Township of Shields
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
​
AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Election & Oath of Office for Moderator
4. Approval of Annual Town Meeting Agenda
5. Public Comment
6. Acceptance of Minutes of 2024 Annual Town Meeting
7. Presentation of Supervisor’s Annual Financial Report
8. Certification of Accounts by Trustees
9. Resolution to Delegate Authority to Town Board to Purchase, Sell, and Lease Property
10. Resolution to Set Hour of Special Town Meetings for 6:00 p.m.
11. Resolution to Set Hour for Next Annual Town Meeting for 6:00 p.m.
12. Adjournment

 
 
Serving our communities since 1850

STATE OF ILLINOIS   )
LAKE COUNTY          )           ss.
TOWN OF SHIELDS  )

THE TOWN BOARD OF SHIELDS TOWNSHIP held its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday March 13th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
PRESENT:
                        Vanessa Grum                        Clerk
Jeff Urso                                  Supervisor
Michael Machnicki                  Town Trustee
Matt Garrity                             Town Trustee
 
 
ABSENT:
Lisette Rothing                        Deputy Clerk
David Weil                               Town Trustee
Brady Andersen                      Town Trustee
 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call – Supervisor Urso called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm. Clerk Grum took roll call; Trustee Garrity, Trustee Machnicki, and Supervisor Urso were present. Trustee Andersen, Trustee Weil and Deputy Clerk Lisette Rothing were absent. Also in attendance was Administrator Counselman Kimzey and Clerk Grum.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Supervisor Urso opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 5:04 pm.
3. Approval of Bills –
   1. Town Fund: Supervisor Urso moved to approve the Town Fund expenses in the amount of $55,200.56. Trustee Garrity motioned and Trustee Machnicki seconded the motion. Clerk Grum took roll call vote: Ayes: Trustee Machnicki, Trustee Garrity, and Supervisor Urso; Nays: None. Motion carried.
   2. GA Fund: The General Assistance fund expenses totaled $0 because they bill quarterly.

 
*Resident Ben Miller moved microphones in the middle of the meeting. Urso adjourned the meeting to ask him to stop. Mr. Ben Miller told Supervisor Urso to call the County Sherriff. Supervisor Urso responded by welcoming Mr. Miller to call the Sherriff if he would like. Mr. Miller said that he would. Supervisor Urso called the meeting back to order and continued on with the agenda.
 

1. Road and Bridge Fund: Supervisor Urso moved to approve the Road and Bridge Fund expenses in the amount of $3,931.24. Trustee Machnicki motioned to approve and Trustee Garrity seconded the motion. Clerk Grum took roll call vote: Ayes: Trustee Machnicki, Trustee Garrity and Supervisor Urso; Nays: None. Motion carried.

1. Public Comment – Three (3) minutes per speaker:
   1. Janice Schnobrich: At 5:05 pm, Mrs. Schnobrich recounted the February 20th Shields Township Board Meeting when a couple requested that the Shields Township Board incorporate a road into the road network so they could access their property. She continued, explaining that the Shields Township Road district was dissolved before 2021, and the funds previously allocated for the roads within the township were not returned to taxpayers, but instead redistributed to the “Corporate Fund” for the administration of the Township, some of which was used to pay legal fees. She stated that as of February 20th, 2025, $39,578 in legal fees has been used to address Dan Roger’s objection to nomination petitions. Mrs. Schnobrich stated that despite spending thousands on legal fees, Shields Township struggles to finance unincorporated road construction within its jurisdiction.
2. Reports –

1. Supervisor Report: Supervisor Urso states that he appreciates Mrs. Schnobrich’s comment and cannot echo enough and agree with her more that Kathy Blahunka has cost the township lots of money in legal fees and thanks her for bringing it to everyone’s attention. He continues by giving an update on speed humps; He intends to install some more on the west side of Waukegan Rd. as spring comes as kids will be playing outside more and he would like to ensure the safety of all children by slowing down cars through the use of speed humps.
2. Trustees Report: None
3. Assessor's Office Report: None
4. Community Service Committee Report: None
5. Road & Bridge Committee Report: None

1. Old Business – None
2. New Business –
   1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2025: Supervisor Urso moves to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of the Shields Township Board of Trustees from February 20th, 2025. Trustee Machnicki motions to approve and Trustee Garrity seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes at 5:10 pm.
   2. Approval of Annual Town Meeting Agenda: Supervisor Urso moves to approve the Annual Town Meeting agenda for Tuesday April 8th, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Trustee Machnicki motions to approve and Trustee Garrity seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.
   3. Approval of FY26 Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance: Supervisor Urso moves to approve the FY26 Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. Trustee Garrity motions to approve and Trustee Machnicki seconds the motion. There is no discussion. The budget is in the packets and emailed ahead of time. There will be a budget hearing right before the Regular Township Monthly meeting next month. Karl Kitzerow confirmed and stated that if people have questions regarding the budget, they can call him. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.
   4. Approval of Governmental Accounting & Professional Services, LLC Contract: Supervisor Urso moves to approve the Governmental Accounting & Professional Services, LLC Contract in the amount of $25,200. Trustee Machnicki motions to approve and Trustee Garrity seconds the motion. There is a slight increase in cost of 5 %. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.
   5. Consideration of Staff Compensation:
      1. Office Staff - Supervisor Urso moves to increase compensation for the office staff by 3.4 % effective March 1st 2025. Trustee Garrity motions to approve and Trustee Machnicki seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.
      2. Road Staff -
         1. Rob Beak: Supervisor Urso motions to increase compensation for Rob Beak by 3.4 % effective March 1st 2025. Trustee Machnicki seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.
         2. Dan Rogers: Supervisor Urso motions to move Dan Rogers to full time staff which will help alleviate the request for FOIAs to keep legal bills down and the Township will get more labor as well. He will have a capped salary of $25,000/year. Supervisor Urso motions to approve and Trustee Garrity seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.
3. Executive Session – None
4. Adjournment – At 5:16 pm, Supervisor Urso moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Machnicki motioned to adjourn and Trustee Garrity seconded the motion. All in favor said “aye” and the meeting was adjourned.

Shields Township
906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Regular Meeting of the Shields Township Board of Trustees
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm
 
AGENDA
 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Bills
4. Public Comment – Three (3) minutes per speaker
5. Reports

1. Supervisor
2. Trustees
3. Assessor's Office
4. Community Service Committee
5. Road & Bridge Committee

1. Old Business  
2. New Business

1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2025
2. Approval of Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Services Agreement with Lake Shore Recycling Systems, LLC
3. Acceptance of Private Road at 201 Melvin Drive, Lake Bluff, Illinois 

1. Executive Session
2. Adjournment

 
 
 
Serving our communities since 1850

Shields Township
906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Regular Meeting of the Shields Township Board of Trustees
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm
STATE OF ILLINOIS  )
LAKE COUNTY          )           ss.
TOWN OF SHIELDS  )

THE TOWN BOARD OF SHIELDS TOWNSHIP held its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday February 20th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
PRESENT:
Vanessa Grum                          Clerk
Jeff Urso                                    Supervisor
Michael Machnicki                  Town Trustee
Brady Andersen                       Town Trustee
David Weil                                 Town Trustee
 
 
ABSENT:
Matt Garrity                             Town Trustee
Lisette Rothing                        Deputy Clerk
 
 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call – Supervisor Urso called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Clerk Grum took roll call; Trustee Andersen, Trustee Machnicki, and Supervisor Urso were present. Trustee Garrity and Deputy Clerk Lisette Rothing were absent. Also in attendance was Administrator Counselman Kimzey and Clerk Grum.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Supervisor Urso opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 5:01 pm.
3. Approval of Bills –
   1. Town Fund: Supervisor Urso motioned to approve the Town Fund expenses in the amount of $43,914.39. Trustee Machnicki motioned and Trustee Weil seconded the motion. Clerk Grum took roll call vote: Ayes: Trustee Machnicki, Trustee Andersen, Trustee Weil and Supervisor Urso; Nays: None. Motion carried.  
   2. GA Fund: The General Assistance fund expenses totaled $0 because they bill quarterly.
   3. Road and Bridge Fund: Supervisor Urso motioned to approve the Road and Bridge Fund expenses in the amount of $3,900.39. Trustee Weil motioned to approve and Trustee Andersen seconded the motion. Clerk Grum took roll call vote: Ayes: Trustee Machnicki, Trustee Weil, Trustee Andersen and Supervisor Urso; Nays: None. Motion carried.
4. Public Comment – Three (3) minutes per speaker: None.
   1. Janice Schnobrich: Janice reviewed the happenings regarding the upcoming Shields Township Elections. She listed details regarding the challenges to the petitions Dan Rogers filed against Kathy Blahunka’s party. She listed the dates and costs of each step in the process including the December 9th, January 9th, and January 16th hearings as well as the February 14th hearing where Judge Salvi ruled “basis of confusion”. She expressed concern about the amount of taxpayer money being used for the attorney fees, court reporter fees, and more during this process. She ended by stating, “Due to concerns about costs for January and February hearings, it is recommended to withhold future payments until a taxpayer committee reviews and verifies their legitimacy against court transcripts.”
5. Reports –

1. Supervisor Report: Supervisor Urso thanks Mrs. Schnobrich for the detailed the description of what happened. He agreed that Kathy Blahunka and her slate were a great cost to taxpayers. He described why the slate was stricken causing voter confusion because of lack of following of regulations with addresses listed. They used the Vote Lake Bluff to circulate even though there were a person on the slate from Lake Forest. The Lake County Court Judge confirmed that she must be removed from the ballot in the end.
2. Trustees Report: None
3. Assessor's Office Report: None
4. Community Service Committee Report: None. Alderman Evans is now our new chair and will be joining us next month.
5. Road & Bridge Committee Report: Supervisor Urso states that the hired township workers have been out there doing a great job dealing with snow in a timely fashion.

1. Old Business – None
2. New Business –

1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2025: Supervisor Urso moves to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of the Shields Township Board of Trustees from December 16th, 2024. Trustee Machnicki motions to approve and Trustee Weil seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes. Trustee Weil abstains because he was absent.
2. Approval of Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Services Agreement with Lake Shore Recycling Systems, LLC: Supervisor Urso explains that they have contracted with this company before and are planning to extend this contract. Karl Kitzerow has been working hard with LRS to confirm the contract. Urso suggests continuing the service; the increases in cost are based on CPI. He suggests we develop, print, and distribute a brochure explaining various programs that they offer to share with the Township Residents. Supervisor Urso asks for a motion to discuss; Trustee Machnicki motions and Trustee Andersen seconds the motion. Discussion ensued. The increase in price is printed in exhibit A – Supervisor Urso reads some numbers that are printed in the paperwork so the board can see where the price increases are. Trustee Weil was inquiring about Karl’s research on this and asks is there are there any other bids? Counselman Kimsey confirms that these prices are very competitive. Discussion of a senior rate; Supervisor Urso plans to print this in the brochure as well as posting on Facebook to inform residents. All approved and the motion carries.
3. Acceptance of Private Road at 201 Melvin Drive, Lake Bluff, Illinois: Township board has jurisdiction over roads within boundaries: Jessica Chapelle and Mike are Township residents seeking approval for a difficult situation. They found the perfect house and plot of land. The land had many land issues, which has cost them a lot of money. There has been a 10-year long dispute between Shields Township and the County of who is responsible for this road. This is not costing the family money but her kids are not allowed to go to school where they should. She is requesting Shields Township to allow the gravel road as is. She asks to “Let us handle the road or grant a variance.” She asks the board to please help support them. Supervisor Urso makes a motion of acceptance and Trustee Machnicki seconds the motion. Discussion ensues; Supervisor Urso comments that the least cost is the county variance. He states that he understands and believes it is unfair for them to burden the costs. Supervisor Urso explains that from the Shields Township perspective with a small roads budget, the Township cannot afford to build a new road, Supervisor Urso asks that they apply for a variance with the County. Supervisor Urso says the County should issue a variance and they need to change the rules on how they disclose this information to future home buyers. Let’s build a road and let us maintain it. They will not do a hybrid gravel. Other comments are made from board members. The homeowner offers to plow the drive himself and comments that he will not expect Shields Township to take care of that. Supervisor Urso asks if what he offers would work, and Mike says yes. The plan agreed upon includes the following next steps: Send this proposal to our road committee. Supervisor Urso offers to write a letter of support and suggests they reach out to a Lake County board member to do the same. Supervisor Urso asks for a motion to table the acceptance to a future meeting. Trustee Weil motions and Trustee Andersen seconds the motion. All approved and the motion carries.

1. Executive Session – None
2. Adjournment – At 5:36 pm, Supervisor Urso moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Machnicki motioned to adjourn and Trustee Andersen seconded the motion. All in favor said “I” and the meeting was adjourned.

​Shields Township
906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
 
Notice of Rescheduled Meeting of
the Shields Township Board of Trustees
 
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Shields Township Board of Trustees scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, has been rescheduled. The Township Board will convene on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:00p.m., at the Shields Township Offices located at 906 Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL. 60044, for the purpose of considering the following agenda:
 
 
AGENDA
 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Bills
4. Public Comment – Three (3) minutes per speaker
5. Reports

1. Supervisor
2. Trustees
3. Assessor's Office
4. Community Service Committee
5. Road & Bridge Committee

1. Old Business  
2. New Business

1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024

1. Executive Session
2. Adjournment

 
 
Serving our communities since 1850

Shields Township
906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Regular Meeting of the Shields Township Board of Trustees
Thursday January 9th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
STATE OF ILLINOIS  )
LAKE COUNTY          )           ss.
TOWN OF SHIELDS  )

THE TOWN BOARD OF SHIELDS TOWNSHIP held its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday January 9th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
PRESENT:
Vanessa Grum                         Clerk
Jeff Urso                                    Supervisor
Michael Machnicki                  Town Trustee
Brady Andersen                      Town Trustee
Lisette Rothing                        Deputy Clerk
 
ABSENT:
Matt Garrity                             Town Trustee
David Weil                               Town Trustee
 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call – Supervisor Urso called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Clerk Grum took roll call; Trustee Andersen, Trustee Machnicki, Deputy Clerk Lisette Rothing and Supervisor Urso were present. Trustee Garrity and Trustee Weil were absent. Also in attendance was Administrator Counselman Kimzey and Clerk Grum.
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Supervisor Urso opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 5:00 pm.
3. Approval of Bills
   1. Town Fund: Supervisor Urso motioned to approve the Town Fund expenses in the amount of $3,521.27. Trustee Andersen motioned and Trustee Machnicki seconded the motion. Clerk Grum took roll call vote: Ayes: Trustee Machnicki, Trustee Andersen and Supervisor Urso; Nays: None. Motion carried.       
   2. GA Fund: The General Assistance fund expenses totaled $0.
   3. Road and Bridge Fund: Supervisor Urso motioned to approve the Road and Bridge Fund expenses in the amount of $2,213.40. Trustee Machnicki motioned to approve and Trustee Andersen seconded the motion. Clerk Grum took roll call vote: Ayes: Trustee Machnicki, Trustee Andersen and Supervisor Urso; Nays: None. Motion carried.
4. Public Comment – Three (3) minutes per speaker: None.
5. Reports:

1. Supervisor Report: None.
2. Trustees Report: None.
3. Assessor's Office Report: None.
4. Community Service Committee Report: None.
5. Road & Bridge Committee Report: None.

1. New Business:

1. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16th, 2024: Supervisor Urso moves to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of the Shields Township Board of Trustees from December 16th, 2024. Trustee Machnicki motions to approve and Trustee Andersen seconds the motion. Clerk Grum takes roll and all approve. Motion passes.

1. Old Business: None.
2. Executive Session: None.
3. Adjournment: At 5:02 pm, Supervisor Urso moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Machnicki motioned to adjourn and Trustee Andersen seconded the motion. All in favor said “I” and the meeting was adjourned.