The short congenial meeting started at 10:30 with 3 absent.
There was considerable discussion about the payment of legal fees, regarding the Michael L. Shakman decree in the amount of $270.238.41. A roll call was requested and the question was asked of the County Atty. Dennis White, “what would happen if we refused to pay” The answer was the Judge would demand they pay. The payment was approved.
In the discussion regarding the money for the Forest Preserve to meet the obligation of this year, the CFO said that there is not a problem. Comm. Suffredin said that the plan for the property tax bills “at this time” are scheduled to be mailed Nov. 22nd and due by Dec. 22nd.
Alice Brandon, of Friends of the Forest Preserve, presented several paid interns that have worked and enjoyed the experience. She also said the Forest Preserve has had 10,000 volunteer hours.
Bikers and hikers will be pleased when the Cal-Sag Trail is completed and will connect to the
I & M Canal Trail in Lemont. The trail will be approximately 32 miles long.
The meeting was over by 11:30
A special meeting was called, and Pres. Todd Stroger made a very complimentary speech regarding the successes of the Forest Preserve before presenting the next budget, which was received and filed.
Mary Ann Tate
October 6, 2010
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