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Supervisor reports bridge rededication, $191,000 restroom estimate and county tax‑bill delay
Summary
Supervisor Wilt told the board on June 9 that the Riverside pedestrian bridge was rededicated May 15, North Riverside Public Works mounted a plaque, and an architect/contractor estimate to renovate all four auditorium restrooms exceeds $191,000. The county warned tax bills may be mailed two months late, and IMRF required an extra payment.
Supervisor Wilt told the Riverside Township Board of Trustees on June 9 that the May 15 rededication and ribbon‑cutting of the township’s pedestrian bridge proceeded with a brief ceremony and that North Riverside Public Works mounted a commemorative plaque.
Wilt said the event — part of America 250 observances — included a short program recorded by Riverside TV and music from a jazz ensemble and a local radio‑players performance. Wilt thanked Trustee Dasula and Trustee Clark for event setup and coordination.
The supervisor also summarized administrative and budget developments. "The bottom line using their contractor division estimate is over 191,000; that would be for all four restrooms," Wilt said, reporting an architectural firm’s contractor estimate for full restroom renovations. Wilt said the estimate will be a factor as the board plans upcoming capital projects.
Wilt reported several operational items: the township’s food pantry has relied on donations this month; the office began distributing farmers‑market vouchers on June 3 and seven vouchers had been used that afternoon; two general‑assistance clients were added and benefits ended for two others after income or disability changes; and the township’s constant‑contact email list has grown to about 1,600 subscribers with a roughly 75% open rate.
On finance, Wilt said the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) notified the township of a contribution shortfall tied to a prior salary increase; the extra payment to correct the shortfall will appear among the warrants presented to the board. Wilt said the township will likely need a budgetary transfer because the payment was unanticipated.
Board members questioned Wilt after she read an email she had received from the county stating tax bills were expected to be mailed roughly two months late. Wilt and trustees noted the county plans to offer interest‑free bridge loans to taxing bodies; they also said the county will not make up lost interest revenue to local governments. Trustees discussed typical mailing and due dates and said the delay stems from county technology problems and may require legislative approval.
What’s next: the restroom estimate was presented to the board for planning purposes; any appropriation or budget transfer would require a future board action. The county’s timeline for tax bills and the availability of bridge loans could affect township cash flow and will be monitored at future meetings.
