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Jay Reyes, township clerk, opened the meeting and called for the election of a moderator. Trustee Fran Sitkiewicz nominated Barbara Legan; the motion was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote. Before the election the electors approved a $100 honorarium for the moderator; Trustee Tim Heilenbach initiated the motion and Trustee John Carroll seconded it, and the motion carried by voice vote.

The clerk noted the minutes of the 153rd annual meeting were available and asked for a motion; the electors moved, seconded and approved the minutes by voice vote. The clerk's written report was read into the record by Jay Reyes and subsequently accepted by voice vote. The transcript records \"Aye\" with no nays on these routine votes; numeric roll-call tallies are not recorded.

The moderator called for a motion to set the date for the next annual township meeting; a motion to set the next meeting for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:01 p.m. carried by voice vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that was seconded and approved.

Ending: These routine administrative actions were completed without extended discussion; electors then adjourned the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Township of Riverside Annual Town Meeting 04-08-25","oneSentenceSummary","At the Riverside Township annual meeting, electors approved a $100 honorarium for the moderator, elected Barbara Legan as moderator, accepted minutes and routine reports, and set the next annual meeting for April 14, 2026; the meeting adjourned afterward.","taxTitle","Riverside, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",70350,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268550,"Riverside Township assessor reports spikes in exemptions work, certificates of error and tracked home sales",753,1489000,2242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055174-9f566f54a76cf7e7c93f07bf8d7fc417&start=1489&end=2242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055174-9f566f54a76cf7e7c93f07bf8d7fc417/thumbnail_1489000.jpg","/articles/6268550/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-Township-assessor-reports-spikes-in-exemptions-work-certificates-of-error-and-tracked-home-sales","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268550-084560123096b58d097d6747032ba8bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027369&Signature=JfCHl3Nlsr4Um9QQM59SjmbVzAxj6uesuSWnMV6pEZh~XYakJvnzYFjQaY9FXZguyTMCI9fht0MDDqlsng3E89B~7gLRSz3OPPmmgtA5ZuPF064tkXM9vGoyyWbus1FS1~62VWRxltXbwIPil~oOzdarA6jplvPBWwF8yYOBoon-oTE~NW1safGL3ryIRxLI2NTNw2PUEF192JAHIq4Srk5z8uaDnexK~Bq72SeXO33KeWk0GezsoGeDwYDXPRpYUtUh37MtTyK3xdLfdsOk4rfHHwTcppUNzCwP6YnGbc-8f5PFwKxXb~zWC2aTozqwPd5-oO4phE2xvO9UTQgG1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverside Township Assessor Fran Sitkiewicz presented the assessor's annual report, describing heavy staff time devoted to exemptions, certificates of error and appeals during Cook County's triennial assessment process.

Sitkiewicz told the meeting her office processed 1,031 permits totaling $22,576,668 in value and helped 234 taxpayers apply for exemptions including homeowner, senior, low-income senior, disabled homeowner and disabled veteran exemptions. \"Last year, we helped 95 taxpayers file for certificates of error amounting to $373,882,\" she said, noting that taxpayers in Cook County may seek refunds going back three years.

She reported assisting 439 taxpayers file appeals with the Cook County Assessor's Office and 405 taxpayers with the Cook County Board of Review for a combined 844 appeals across the two appeal periods; her office assisted about 280 taxpayers in person.

On sales, Sitkiewicz said the assessor's office tracked 192 home sales totaling $97,545,936 (about $508,000 per transaction on average). She noted the office did not receive property transfer information about business sales this year and that the Cook County Assessor's Office was undergoing transitions that affected data flow.

The assessor's report was moved, seconded and accepted by voice vote with no nays recorded on the transcript.

Ending: Sitkiewicz thanked staff Mary Jo Miller and Barb Legan and encouraged taxpayers to use assessor services for exemptions and appeals.","Township assessor reported assisting with exemptions and appeals, processing 1,031 permits valued at $22,576,668, facilitating an estimated $373,882 in certificate-of-error refunds, and tracking 192 home sales totaling $97,545,936; electors accepted the assessor's report by voice vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268553,"Riverside Township Mental Health Board reports $713,941.64 in grants and highlights local service partnerships",512,1942000,2454000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055174-9f566f54a76cf7e7c93f07bf8d7fc417&start=1942&end=2454","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055174-9f566f54a76cf7e7c93f07bf8d7fc417/thumbnail_1942000.jpg","/articles/6268553/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-Township-Mental-Health-Board-reports-71394164-in-grants-and-highlights-local-service-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268553-56b4485cf25bedae55c703534e6dc148/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027369&Signature=IFtQAH~J8ZDyAXgZCGvcMG8YLafzryBdmbS-VAQn7HRFIKgavYvdZox8EhfnWexsVH-J2Scvi4LM7FaXdngYfdcoMBvgequfHoBE8jHZ74H1YNESM1viAsTN2qJZ-INDtES~jG-6ILEXvsl8SOlXgv6ACJrn0GQc97xN~S2HlBYZJjo758shSnGAhXS058zRpT8Erd7d-O-mReWRAggiB1l-h8tj0Do0rqbL8q4k7VjzRVdwdjnDrf-ENIF1p4uSSmVsqVyw1v~0ka27s-~otSRnSeAu8SfPnyhW0ypTAcH8-8xHld5l0XUo8282gmT~140haI0dJi7eYYA2nBHPtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adam Wilt, a member of the Riverside Township Mental Health Board, reported the board's work and funding for the past year and described local partnerships that provide no-wait mental-health services to township residents.

\"Over the last year, we funded $713,941.64 of community grants and aid,\" Wilt said, adding that the board contracts with six community-based agencies and has one completed initiative supporting village first responders. He said the board uses monthly reporting from partner agencies to guide funding decisions and to ensure services are provided to township residents with no wait lists.

The nut graf: The mental health board emphasized local partnerships and new committee work to streamline grants and boost community engagement. Wilt highlighted the Community Resource Center partnership with Agent Care Connections, UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago and The Way Back In as an on-the-ground referral resource.

Wilt also noted that NAMI had discontinued a local support program but that national text-based support remains: \"Text NAMI to 62640,\" he said. The board reported continuing on-site visits to partner agencies and forming a grant-application committee and a community engagement committee to refine funding processes.

The Mental Health Board's report was moved, seconded and accepted by voice vote; the transcript records an \"Aye\" with no recorded nays.

Ending: The board encouraged residents to use the Community Resource Center and noted meeting times and locations for future board meetings.","The township mental health board reported $713,941.64 in community grants for the year and described programs and committees aimed at improving access and grant processes; electors accepted the board's report by voice vote.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268554,"Riverside Township reports FY2025 finances; general fund reserves rose by $251,979.57",1162,346000,1508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055174-9f566f54a76cf7e7c93f07bf8d7fc417&start=346&end=1508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055174-9f566f54a76cf7e7c93f07bf8d7fc417/thumbnail_346000.jpg","/articles/6268554/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-Township-reports-FY2025-finances-general-fund-reserves-rose-by-25197957","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268554-7cf8a5a3bf84de819c26e3d8e05f15aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027369&Signature=b~EVjuv5k9pwqC30GS6jYXqmJqCeZYM7as3J5YOyW44jMtTOPX5Ycdded9W2gXqHKJDGoWPH2zY8mR32UNJwgutm54c~mfK-Y0rlS-5gqEdDnZTkWQPmAlRz7Zs45aENChHfsRWmWSVVtsvguOeirG-VR3g4Dd26wLwoUPLL0cI1N~F4L8PXZV1Bqv5DvMzHzfefzGpACWi5EyGa6id5JHSiAYfvW5~1eZxojgD4ihTOb3BOgOqG4KT05sNf9IpXpYX2ahPZUo6Njz0LYQBLIrfKcclOFX5t57JASyXFml3OVJDAX4MUHz0W9RYymf9XYMPgQ9voaFvbVnd5VEJs8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverside Township Supervisor Vera Wilt presented the township's year-end financial statements and said the general town fund increased its reserves during fiscal year 2024-25.

Wilt gave the numbers in person and pointed residents to a multi-page written report. \"The total sum of general town fund accounts was $783,224.91; revenues through the year were $997,711.94; expenses were $745,732.37. That meant that we were able to increase our reserves by $251,979.57,\" Wilt said. She also reported that the amount of tax levied in the preceding year was $842,066.20.

The nut graf: The annual financial statement shows the township closed the fiscal year with positive net revenue in the general town fund and presented similar balances for the General Assistance Fund, which Wilt said ended the year with $379,703.36 on hand but a year-over-year decrease of $42,831.18 due to higher assistance payouts.

Supervisor Wilt described the General Assistance Fund numbers: \"Revenues were $74,379.28. Expenses were $117,210.46. That fund has been in a large reserve area, so we have been very moderate in our levies for that fund.\" She noted the township used partnerships with charities when payments exceeded local maximums.

Township electors moved and seconded a motion to accept the supervisor's financial statement; the moderator called for a voice vote and recorded the action as accepted. No numeric roll-call tally is recorded in the transcript.

Ending: The supervisor said the township's annual audit confirmed the township was in good financial condition and highlighted upcoming capital needs for the century-old town hall building.","The township supervisor presented year-end numbers showing revenues of $997,711.94 and expenses of $745,732.37 for the general town fund, increasing reserves by $251,979.57; residents approved the supervisor's financial statement by voice vote.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268555,"Riverside Township adopts resolution opposing state proposal to eliminate townships",978,564000,1542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055174-9f566f54a76cf7e7c93f07bf8d7fc417&start=564&end=1542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055174-9f566f54a76cf7e7c93f07bf8d7fc417/thumbnail_564000.jpg","/articles/6268555/Riverside/Cook-County/Illinois/Riverside-Township-adopts-resolution-opposing-state-proposal-to-eliminate-townships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268555-a21129cfec069ae73d78712fc2b0f397/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027370&Signature=bZCTOhSj5k2iHlDg-ic6XnAzBARHMHVF6FyzY7krPsgFQU7RTASzk4MCaCrB1nJZE9PvmiCWR2xC0YiRj1uOIZNzr5oj7YFFzvpNMMoBdCO4D5xJq2j9tPy5u0odqyIK8ZxzgruI56wKUNPKCT9CFNGK26wh0RrvveOx9yW8-5dw2DNGGyNp1wzpC-vEAgX4L6dldObZHXrI2IpYfgJtsqGDViXL0tBkC1Pqi0ZXL0jvoJxE4PJrizCkNQ3VgId8BLzoYN97YQp6rcKG4BMSYvP2WsP2rfAFXqRmlksawU~35y7wX66ZFolEj60xhPAkJ21x6V0JtxcTuEXkZPiG7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverside Township electors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution opposing recent state proposals to eliminate township government.

Supervisor Vera Wilt presented the township's written report and told meeting attendees the supervisor and trustees had passed a resolution last month opposing the governor's proposed budget plan that included eliminating townships. \"The resolution was passed,\" Wilt said, adding that township officials were encouraged by the Illinois Township officials association to seek similar reaffirmation at their annual meeting.

The nut graf: The resolution formalizes Riverside Township's position that townships provide locally administered social services and that consolidation into county government would shift responsibility for programs such as general assistance, emergency aid and the food pantry. The supervisor framed the measure as a defensive step in the face of recurring legislative proposals.

During discussion, Trustee Mary Rob Clark moved from the floor to adopt the township's commitment to maintaining township services and opposing legislation to consolidate or eliminate townships in Illinois. The motion was seconded from the floor and put to a voice vote. Meeting minutes record the vote as \"Aye\" with no nays recorded on the transcript; the moderator declared the motion approved.

The resolution references the Board of Trustees' earlier action and the township's practice of providing both statutory and optional services: Wilt told the meeting that \"General assistance is statutorily required by the state of Illinois. Emergency assistance is optional, but we provide both in this township.\" She encouraged residents to support the township if future legislative action reappeared.

Ending: The resolution will remain on the township record. No follow-up assignment or implementation timetable was recorded in the meeting transcript.","Riverside Township residents voted to adopt a resolution reaffirming the township's commitment to maintain local services and oppose legislation to consolidate or eliminate township government in Illinois.","actionData","errors"]

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