DeKalb Township approves budgets, cemetery purchase, energy aggregation and job‑coach contract

DeKalb Township trustees on May 20 approved multiple fiscal and program actions, including two budget appropriation ordinances for the township and its road district, a resolution to use donated funds to buy a parcel adjacent to Oakwood Cemetery, a 36‑month electricity aggregation contract for residents outside DeKalb city limits and a contract with Passion Pursuit for job‑coaching services.

The board also approved the April audit report and May bills to pay and received and filed the treasurer’s April budget reports.

Why it matters: The approved budget ordinances set spending and revenue authority for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. The cemetery purchase will allow development of Peace Park and cemetery expansion using restricted donor funds. The energy aggregation locks residents outside the city into a supplier contract for up to three years unless they opt out. The employment contract continues a locally provided job‑coaching service that staff said helps township residents seeking work.

Details of formal actions and roll calls

- Ordinance 2025-001T — DeKalb Township budget appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 04/01/2025–03/31/2026. Motion to approve made and seconded; roll call recorded: Trustee Bridal: Yes; Trustee…