Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Township Board for June 16, 2025

The Peotone Township Board faced questions regarding a worker safety incident and two resignations within the assessor’s office at its June 16 meeting. Resident Kevin Hack addressed the board about an accident involving his daughter and noted he had retained an attorney. The matter, which also involves a Freedom of Information Act request from Hack, has been turned over to the township’s legal counsel. For more details, see the full story.

On a more positive note, Supervisor Gene Younker announced that Kaylee Walker and Joshua Barta were named the winners of the 2025 Peotone Township scholarships. The board also handled routine business, including approving financial reports and hearing updates on summer road maintenance projects. For more on the scholarship winners, a separate article is available.

Township Approves Financials and Bills
The board unanimously approved all financial reports and bill payments. Motions to accept the Town Fund Budget Report, Road District Funds Budget Report, and the Financial Summary Report all passed without opposition. Trustees also approved motions to pay bills from the Town Fund, the Road & Bridge and Hard Road Funds, and the Building and Equipment Funds after review.

Road Commissioner Reports on Summer Maintenance
Highway Commissioner John Hack provided a brief report on township road maintenance. Hack noted that he has updated the Peotone Township Road Map. He also informed the board and public that township roads have been graded and that road chipping work is scheduled to begin in July as part of regular summer maintenance activities to preserve road surfaces.

Annual Audit Scheduled for July
Supervisor Gene Younker announced that the township’s annual audit is scheduled for Friday, July 18. The audit will be conducted on-site by the accounting firm GW & Associates. This routine procedure is conducted each year to ensure the township’s financial records are accurate and in compliance with all regulations.

Board Acknowledges Correspondence
The board received several pieces of correspondence. These included thank you letters for donations from Lightways Hospice, the Disability Resource Center, and Dollars for Scholars. The township also received a questionnaire from the Manhattan Fire Department regarding emergency operations, a reminder from People’s Gas to call 811 before digging, and information from its insurance provider, TORIMA, on coverage for 2025-26.