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At-a-glance: Cunningham Township Board votes — Nov. 17, 2025
Summary
The Township approved October expenditures, adopted a tax-levy ordinance, and passed leases and an MOU to open a temporary winter shelter; the board also approved a satellite office lease and the meeting minutes.
The Cunningham Township Board on Nov. 17 approved several procedural and substantive items in a single session.
Key votes and outcomes - Minutes: Approved minutes for the Sept. 29, 2025 public hearing and Sept. 29 board meeting in a combined motion (moved by Mary Alice; seconded by Charisse). Approved by voice vote.
- Bills: Approved Town Fund and General Assistance Fund bills for October, after Supervisor Chenoweth reviewed October expenditures (Town Fund $53,953.32; General Assistance $221,126.67; total $275,000.79). Motion moved by Mary Ellis and seconded by Grace.
- Ordinance T2025-10-003 (levy of taxes for 2025, collectible 2026): Adopted after discussion. Supervisor Chenoweth explained the annual levy process, the role of tax caps (CPI or 5%, whichever is smaller) and truth-in-taxation requirements; the board approved the ordinance by roll call (unanimous yes votes recorded for present trustees). Clerk called the roll for adoption.
- Lincoln Square LLC lease (resolution T2025-11-20R): Board adopted the resolution to relocate staff from a space with high radon levels to a satellite office; supervisor said the move reduces monthly rent and keeps public-facing intake at 205 West Green Street.
- Prometheus Partners lease (resolution T2025-11-21R): Adopted to lease the Armory at 109 East Park Street for a temporary winter shelter; the township will cover utilities and inspection steps were reported as nearly complete.
- Friend and Me MOU (resolution T2025-11-22R): Adopted to hire Friend and Me on an hourly reimbursement basis to provide on-site staffing and management for the Armory shelter; MOU term aligns with the Armory lease with an option to extend.
Votes at a glance (outcomes) - Minutes (09/29/2025 public hearing & board meeting): approved (voice vote) - Town Fund & General Assistance Fund bills (October): approved (voice vote) - Ordinance T2025-10-003 (levy): adopted (roll-call vote; unanimous among present trustees) - Resolution T2025-11-20R (Lincoln Square lease): adopted (roll-call vote; unanimous among present trustees) - Resolution T2025-11-21R (Prometheus/Armory lease): adopted (roll-call vote; unanimous among present trustees) - Resolution T2025-11-22R (Friend and Me MOU): adopted (roll-call vote; unanimous among present trustees)
Context Supervisor Chenoweth framed the levy discussion as an annual truth-in-taxation process constrained by tax caps (CPI) and said she requests more than the expected take to capture potential spikes in assessed value. Board members asked clarifying questions on levy mechanics.
Ending All motions on the agenda passed; the meeting adjourned after a public guidance segment describing ways residents can support the shelter and related efforts.
