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City of McLeansboro Township Board met Dec. 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

On December 10th, 2024, the regular monthly meeting of the McLeansboro Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Clydus Gray. The meeting was held at the local Township building.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

As requested by the Supervisor, minutes from the November 2024 meeting were read by the Clerk. As no questions or corrections were made to those minutes, a motion to approve them, as written, was made by Becky Cross and seconded by Bob Brockett. Motion carried.

Old Business:

- Supervisor Gray said the third tax levy check, totaling $30,540.36, has been received and deposited. Tax receipts, to date, total $519,074.08.

- The final 2024-2025 tax levy, as approved at the November Board meeting, was presented to the Board for final inspection. As no further changes were required, the levy will be filed with the County Clerk this month.

- A short overview of the December 3rd caucus was given by Richard Woods. When completed, the final “Certification of Ballot” will be submitted to the County Election Authority as required.

New Business:

There was no new business to discuss.

Miscellaneous:

Supervisor Gray noted the passing of Bob Prince, who had served on the Township Cemetery Board for in excess of 50 years. His presence on that board will truly be missed.

Monthly Claims: Road and Bridge Fund, Building and Equipment Fund and Permanent Road Fund claims were presented for review. Motion by Dennis Johnson and seconded by Bob Brockett to pay those bills. Motion carried.

Town Fund and Social Security Fund claims were also presented to the Board. Motion by Becky Cross and seconded by Dennis Johnson to pay those bills. Motion carried.

As there was no further business to conduct, a motion to adjourn was made by Becky Cross and seconded by Dennis Johnson. Motion carried.

http://www.mcleansborotownship.com/meetingMinutes/December2024Minutes.pdf