Bleviah Moore of Park Forest said she was looking for ways to support the Richton Park Raiders youth football team. Trustee Nick Bobis suggested selling raffle tickets.

Transportation Director Pat Peters announced to the Board that the Township had received five (5) brand new buses from Pace.

Arlo Kallemeyn of Excel Mailing and Marketing presented the services his organization is providing in the south suburbs.

Supervisor Riley presented the Annual Treasurer’s Report. Upon a motion made by Trustee Johnson, seconded by Trustee Goodrich and unanimously passed by roll call vote, the Board of Trustees approved receiving the Annual Treasurer’s Report as presented.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

Supervisor: Supervisor Al Riley attended the Southwest Suburban United Way Fundraiser, the Gateway Foundation Open House, and a legislative luncheon.

Supervisor Riley reviewed legislation that was moving from the House to the Senate.

Clerk: Deputy Clerk Debbie Pascarella reported that Statement of Economic Interest forms could be turned into the Clerk’s office, and then all forms would be submitted to Cook County and stamped. She also noted that the Annual Town Meeting is Tuesday, April 13^th at the Senior Center in Park Forest.

Assessor: Assessor Carol Ranieri reported that she has been checking the accuracy of a vacant land report for Rich Township that she received from the Cook County Assessor’s Office. She reported that on a list of 1,800 parcel numbers from 2008 (payable 2009), that there were ten (10) structures that appeared to not be on the tax rolls. After she compared the 2008 (payable 2009) numbers given with the 2009 (payable 2010) numbers from Cook County, five (5) had already been put on the rolls, and the remaining five (5) will be added to the 2010 (payable 2011) tax rolls.

Assessor Ranieri noted that the Board of Review is open from March 31^st until May 5^th, adding that she has already delivered approximately 300 applications and is still accepting numerous applications daily.

She noted that on several occasions, her office has assisted residents from other townships and areas.

Assessor Ranieri and her deputy, Pam Barton attended the continuing education class, Marshall and Swift’s, “How Appraisers Appraise Properties” in Bloomington, and noted that some of the rules had changed concerning the CIAO certification.

Highway Commissioner: Absent

Trustee Caesar-Smith: No report

Trustee Goodrich: Attended the Celebration of the Rededication of the Martin Luther King Room at Freedom Hall, and announced the installation of and reception for Father Terrance Johnson, new pastor at St. Irenaeus on Sunday, April 11^th. She noted that she would like to receive information regarding the Regional Consensus Luncheons.

Trustee Johnson: Attended the TOCC Trustee Division Meeting, a health care reform meeting, and the Family Health Center’s 10^th Anniversary Dinner. He announced that Illinois Department of Public Health would be hosting a prostate cancer health screening at Oak Forest Hospital on Father’s Day. Trustee Johnson expressed his gratitude for condolences he received in the recent passing of his brother-in-law.

Trustee Bobis: Attended the TOCC Trustee Division Meeting, and is looking forward to the Annual Town Meeting.

Attorney: Paul Stepanides noted that he would be attending our Annual Town Meeting, and thanked Supervisor Riley for his hospitality on a recent visit to Springfield.

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Resolution 10-4 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Pace and Rich Township Regarding an Innovation, Coordination and Enhancement (“ICE”) Grant Received by Rich Township: Upon a motion made by Trustee Goodrich, seconded by Trustee Johnson, and unanimously passed by roll call vote, the Board approved Resolution 10-4.

Resolution 10-6 Adopting Pace’s System Security and Emergency Preparedness Plan (“SSSEPP”): Upon a motion made by Trustee Johnson, seconded by Trustee Bobis, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved Resolution 10-6.

Resolution 10-7 Adopting Pace’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing Program Dated August 31, 2009: Upon a motion made by Trustee Goodrich, seconded by Trustee Johnson, and unanimously passed by voice vote, the Board approved Resolution 10-7.

Motion to Approve Employee Wages: Upon a motion made by Trustee Johnson seconded by Trustee Goodrich and unanimously passed by roll call vote, the Board of Trustees approved the employee wages as presented.

ADJOURNMENT: Upon a motion made by Trustee Goodrich, seconded by

Trustee Johnson, and unanimously approved by voice vote, the Board Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

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Supervisor Clerk

Approval by the Board of Trustees Date: _____________________________

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