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TOWN OF ALTON

ALTON, ILLINOIS

AUGUST 26, 2026


A Regular Meeting of the Township Trustees of the Town of Alton, Illinois was held on the above date in the City Council Chambers, City Hall Building, at the hour of 6:00 P.M.


The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bohart and on Call of Roll, the following members were present or absent.

PRESENT: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

ABSENT: None – 0


Also, in attendance was Alton Township Attorney, Matt Kelly.


Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Meehan, that the said minutes of the regular meeting of August 12, 2026 be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

NAYS: None – 0


Chairman Bohart presented the Report and Listing of Bills for Payment and Action by Board; General Assistance Fund in the amount of $8,572.82; Town Fund in the amount of $18,821.18; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) in the amount of $785.41; Social Security fund in the amount of $1,104.41; Mrs. Pfister made a motion, seconded by Mr. Velloff, that the said Bill Listing be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

NAYS: None – 0


The Township Supervisor spoke with Lyndsey Younger, Director of Parks and

Recreation, regarding an intergovernmental agreement between City of Alton and Alton Township concerning the bathrooms at Hellrung park. The Supervisor stated that Director Younger mentioned a grant that would cover 40% of the project costs, with the Township responsible for the remaining 60%. The Board discussed the City of Alton’s Parks Study. The Township Supervisor recommended waiting to proceed with the project until the City of Alton’s Parks Study is completed. No action was taken.


There being no further business to come before the Board of Trustees at this time, Mrs. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Ford, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

NAYS: None – 0



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                                                                              LAUREN C. WILSON, CITY CLERK

                                                                                           and EX-OFFICIO TOWN CLERK




AGENDA

 

SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES

TOWN OF ALTON, AN ILLINOIS TOWNSHIP

ALTON CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

DATE OF MEETING: AUGUST 26, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.

 

1.     Call to Order by Chairperson

 

2.     Call of Roll of Attendance by Clerk

 

3.     Public Comments

 

4.     Minutes of Prior Meeting and Approval by Board

 

5.     Report(s) of Supervisor and Action by Board


6.     Report and Listing of Bills for Payment and Action by Board:

 

7.     Any Other Communications by the Supervisor:


8.     Any Communications, Report(s) by Supervisor:

 

9.     Any Communications Report(s) by Assessor:


10. Any Communications, Report(s) by Town Attorney:

 

11. Any Resolutions or Other Additional Action by the Board:

 

12. Any Other Business:

 

13. Adjourn



TOWN OF ALTON

ALTON, ILLINOIS

AUGUST 12, 2026


A Regular Meeting of the Township Trustees of the Town of Alton, Illinois was held on the above date in the City Council Chambers, City Hall Building, at the hour of 6:00 P.M.


The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bohart and on Call of Roll, the following members were present or absent.

PRESENT: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

ABSENT: None – 0


Also, in attendance was Alton Township Attorney, Matt Kelly.


Mr. Meehan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Ford, that the said minutes of the regular meeting of July 22, 2026 be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

NAYS: None – 0


Chairman Bohart presented the Monthly Report for July 2026, (All Funds): Town Fund in the amount of $754,720.23; General Assistance Fund in the amount of $122,003.40; Social Security Fund in the amount of $46,775.35; Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund in the amount of $88,712.07; Town Savings Fund in the amount of $206,886.24. Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mr. Meehan that the Monthly Report be approved and placed on file. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

NAYS: None – 0


Chairman Bohart presented the Report and Listing of Bills for Payment and Action by Board; General Assistance Fund in the amount of $8,718.30; Town Fund in the amount of $18,189.28; Social Security fund in the amount of $1,133.06; Mrs. Brown made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pfister, that the said Bill Listing be approved. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

NAYS: None – 0


There being no further business to come before the Board of Trustees at this time, Mr. Meehan made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Ford, that said meeting adjourn. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Bohn, Pfister, Velloff, Brown, Meehan, Elliott, Ford – 7

NAYS: None – 0



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                                                                              LAUREN C. WILSON, CITY CLERK

                                                                                           and EX-OFFICIO TOWN CLERK




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Alton, IL 62002

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The General Assistance and Supervisor's office is located in the back of the Assessor's building, at 100A E.Broadway. You can enter at the parking lot on Alby Street, directly behind the City Hall building.

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