Belvidere Township board approves reports, continues agreements at April meeting

Belvidere Township residents who attended the Annual Town Meeting on April 11, 2023, heard and approved several key reports and continued existing agreements. The meeting, held at the Belvidere Township Building at 1990 Pearl Street, began promptly at 7:00 P.M. under the leadership of Supervisor David Brooks.

The primary business of the evening involved the review and approval of the minutes from the previous year's meeting, along with the Treasurer’s Report, Cemetery Report, and Road District Report. Trustee LeRoy Young made the motion to approve each report, with Trustee Cindy Brown providing the second. All present voted in favor, carrying the motions.

Supervisor Brooks addressed the continuation of the town's agreement with Growth Dimensions, a move that was also approved with a motion by Trustee Young and a second by Trustee Brown. Additionally, Brooks highlighted the ongoing necessity to abate taxes for both the Cemetery and the Road District. These tax abatements were also approved following the same motion and second.

The meeting concluded with an open floor for public questions, during which no questions were raised. Trustee LeRoy Young then moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M., with Trustee Cindy Brown seconding the motion. The adjournment was approved by all in attendance.

Those present included Supervisor David Brooks, Clerk Paul Myers, Trustee LeRoy Young, and Trustee Cindy Brown. Trustee Andy Rought was noted as absent. Attorney Scott Stephenson was also present at the meeting.