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HOMER TOWNSHIP
MEETING MINUTES 14350 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Telephone: 708-301-0522
BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMBINED PLANNING/BUSINESS MEETING
May 11, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.
Meeting minutes presented to the Board June 15th 2020
Meeting minutes approved by the Board June 15th 2020
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Board of Trustees met via teleconference on May 11th 2020 in
accordance with the State of Illinois Executive Order 2020-18 and the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The
public was in attendance electronically. Supervisor Meyers conducted the Meeting of Township Board
where the following official business was transacted. Also present was Highway Commissioner Mike De
Vivo, Attorney Sramek, Homer Township Clerk Kathleen Kruczek, and Assessor Karen Szynkowski.
The meeting began at 7:02 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and ended at
7:38 pm.
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America: The Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was performed.
2. Roll Call: Supervisor Meyers, Trustee Kalas, Offord and Fijan. Excused absence Trustee Kruczek
3. Matters from the Public: 1) Jennifer Consolino- Mrs. Consolino spoke regarding the Advisory Referendum to be presented to the
Board later in this agenda. She cited that this was the petition presented by Tom Fijan to be voted on
at the Annual Town meeting. Subsequently, this meeting was suspended due to the Coronavirus
pandemic. Mrs. Consolino read the agenda item/petition aloud: “The petitioner is requesting the
Township Board (in accordance with 60 ILCS 1/80-80) to authorize the following advisory question
be placed on the ballot of the next regularly scheduled election and shall certify the question to the
proper election officials who shall submit the question in accordance with the general election law. A
motion is requested of the Board to authorize the following Advisory Referendum (petition) question:
Shall the Homer Township Board in accordance with its Open Space Program pursue grant funding
WITHOUT increasing or adding any new real estate taxes, for the purposes of constructing a
multipurpose, pole barn style structure to be used for educational, environmental, recreational and
social community activities?”
Mrs. Consolino stated she is disturbed that the Township would attempt to pursue an advisory
referenda during a global pandemic of which people are dying from on a daily basis. Noting that the
Governor of Illinois indicated that the Covid-19 virus has yet to peak in totals and deaths.
Furthermore, she contends that at the February 2020 Regular Town Board Meeting she inquired about
the Annual Town Meeting and the effect that Covid-19 may have on it. To her dismay, she recalled
that Supervisor Meyers laughed at her question but indicated at that time should the epidemic worsen
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the Annual Town meeting could be postponed. Mrs. Consolino queried then, why this Agenda
indicated the Annual Town Meeting would be suspended indefinitely when according to her TOI
specifies otherwise. Probing further, she speculated why the Township is pushing to have Mr. Fijans
petition/ Advisory Referendum placed on the ballot for the November election alluding that the
election may not even take place. Confused by the Township’s determination to pursue an Advisory
Referendum during the current state of the economy, she questioned the forethought of spending
money from Open Space funds for a Community Center which would allegedly be used for social
interaction. Supporting her contentions, she cited businesses are failing and people are out of work.
Adding, that monies would be better served to support our seniors, special needs, children, businesses,
the unemployed, property tax relief and the indigent rather than spending it on a community center.
Disappointed by the Township’s desire to move forward with this Advisory Referendum, she referred
to it as being unnecessary and unessential. Having attended all Open Space and Board meetings for
the past year, Ms. Consolino cited she has witnessed no support for a structure such as this, nor does it
adhere to the Open Space Mission Statement or the Oslad Grant. Concluding that specific information
about the structure and support for it is lacking, she questioned why a Community Center is far more
important than the current state of the economy and those affected by it.
Note: Mrs. Consolino indicated she would be emailing a printed copy of her communication which
was read aloud and requested it be added to the permanent record. That communication has yet to be
received as of the writing of these minutes. Every effort was made to note her concerns/ objections
accurately despite intermittent disturbances in audio clarity. In addition, Mrs. Consolino desired the
following be made available on the minutes: The Homer Township Open Space Program Mission
Statement and the OSLAD Grant. These items are readily available for viewing by contacting the
Homer Township Administration Building.
Supervisor Meyers responded that the purpose of the Advisory Referendum is to seek and receive the
public’s input on the question at the next scheduled election. Considering the issue does have
supporters, was already voted on at a previous meeting of the Township Electors yet continues to be
raised by a few people, it is the petitioners request to receive the participation of a majority of residents
on the question. Regarding Mrs. Consulino’s recommendations to use the Open Space Funds for other
uses in light of Covid 19, legally these funds can only be used for Open Space Program purposes as
outlined in the Illinois State Statutes; therefore, her advice would be in violation of the law.
Concerning Mrs. Consulino’s contentions that constructing a multipurpose building as identified in the
advisory referendum is improper according to the Open Space Program and Grant guidelines, Meyers
pointed out that based upon information provided by legal counsel, Mrs. Consulino’s assertions are
incorrect.
2) Kierra Vizza Milligan- Ms. Kierra Vizza Milligan questioned what a pole barn style structure is. She
also asked about any potential food drives for residents similar to those taking place in neighboring
Orland Park. Supervisor Meyers answered a pole barn style structure is a prefabricated building
similar to the one recently built by the Highway Department or the Maintenance building the
Township constructed next to the Old Town Hall. In regard to the Orland Park Food Pantry,
Supervisor Meyers cited, Orland Park has an existing food pantry in place and are able to draw from
its inventory. Homer Township has a cooperative agreement with the not for profit Lockport Fish
Food Pantry and residents in need are directed to contact the Pantry directly for necessary
commodities. The Lockport Fish serves both Homer and Lockport Township.
3) John Flemming- Mr. Flemming voiced his disappointment with the Advisory Referendum to be
considered at this meeting. He contends that given the Coronavirus pandemic there are more urgent
matters at hand that take precedent. Supervisor Meyers answered, while she can’t speak for the
petitioner who requested the Advisory Referendum, its presentation at this meeting is perhaps due to
deadlines for submission to the Will County Clerk for ballot placement. Adding, that this is an
“Advisory” Referendum and is not all conclusive but rather a means to gather public input before
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moving forward. She cited comparable Advisory Referendums have been presented to the public in
the past as a tool to gauge the wishes of the majority of our community.
4) Galaxy CS9- (Zoom audience member) requested to speak however did not present on audio when
called. No public comment was received.
4. Accounting:
A. April, 2020 account payables and receivables
1) Motion to approve April, 2020 account payables and receivables of the following funds by
Trustee Fijan, second by Trustee Offord, No Discussion, All yes- Motion carries. a) Equipment & Building
b) Founders Crossing Bond
c) Founders Crossing (Operating)
d) General Assistance
e) Open Space
f) Park Maintenance
g) Park Developer Contributions
h) Road and Bridge
i) Town
B. Line Item Transfer of Budget Appropriation:
1) None submitted
C. Request for funding contributions (Resolution HT 2013-06/10): 1) None submitted
5. Highway Commissioner Mike DeVivo Report: No Report
A. Presentation of Homer Township Road District TENTATIVE Budgets: Equipment & Building and Road
& Bridge Funds for fiscal year April 1, 2020 thru March 31, 2021. With the consensus of the Board, the
Clerk will publish the Notice of Public Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2020. Consensus of the Board
approved. All Yes- No discussion
6. Assessor Karen Szynkowski Report: Assessor Szynkowski reminded the audience that all exemptions
(senior freeze, disabled veterans, disabled exemptions etc…) will not be mailed out until the end of May.
Supervisor Meyers recalled a comment that indicated that Homer Township is responsible for receiving
and establishing the dates for payment of property taxes and asked Assessor Szynkowski to clarify.
Assessor Synkowski explained that the Will County Treasurer is responsible for distribution of tax
statements, late fees and deadlines. Furthermore, she is aware that some counties are waiving late fees
however at this time Will County is not. Supervisor Meyers thanked Assessor Szynkowski and added
that should anyone have issues with property taxes including but not limited to waiving of late fees,
deadlines etc… they should contact their Will County District Board Representative Steve Balich or
Mike Fricilone for further assistance. In addition, they can also call the Will County Treasurers office.
Assessor Szynkowski added, they can call the Homer Township Assessors office as well at 708-301- 8166
for further guidance. With that in mind, Supervisor Meyers reminded the audience that should anyone
need provisions there are mechanisms in place at the Township to lend support. Moreover, while she
hasn’t witnessed a high demand of desired assistance, she invited residents to call the Township with any
concerns.
7. Clerk Kathy Kruczek Report: A. FOIA Report:
1) FOIA tracker report: April 2020
B. Minutes: (Note: Approved Township minutes available online at: www.homertownship.com)
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1) Minutes presented for Board approval:
a) April 20, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
1. Motion to approve the April 20th, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes by Trustee Kalas,
second by Trustee Fijan, No Discussion, All Yes- Motion carries.
b) Semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes to release or withhold
1. Approved Executive Session Minutes of April 8, 2019
Motion to withhold Executive Session Minutes of April 8th, 2019 by Trustee Fijan, second
by Trustee Offord, No Discussion, All Yes-Motion carries.
8. Supervisor Pam Meyers Report (Action/Motion may be requested):
A. Status Report Administration:
1) CDBG Program-Homer Township/Lockport Heights Sanitary District/ Will County
a) Appointments with the residents are being scheduled and the work of the current project will be
begin again hoping to conclude the project ASAP.
b) The 2020 CDBG Program Application on behalf of the Lockport Heights Sanitary District for the
phased project to replace existing undersized transite water mains as detailed in the project
summary and cost analysis in the amount of $441,750 has been submitted to meet the filing
deadline requirement of May 1, 2020.
1. Motion to endorse the proposed construction costs and scope of work by Trustee Offord,
Second by Supervisor Meyers, No discussion, All Yes- Motion carries.
c) As required, a Public Hearing on the project will be published and scheduled to occur at the
Township’s June 15, 2020 Board Meeting, after which the Board will be asked to approve the
‘Exhibit B’ Resolution authorizing its Chief Executive Officer to execute the document.
B. Status Report Facilities/Property Management:
1) Senior Housing Facility:
a) All rental payments are current, all available units are occupied and lease agreements up-to-date.
b) The asphalt driveways and parking lots are in need of sealcoating.
1. Motion to accept proposal from Mrs. B Parking Lot Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of
$1,879 by Trustee Fijan, second by Trustee Kalas, No discussion, All yes-Motion carries.
2) Morris Park:
a) MI Homes/Lockport Park District/Homer Township property conveyance agreement: Attorney
Sramek is working with all parties to develop provisions of an agreement to be presented for
Board review and authorization. Attorney Sramek is awaiting a draft from the Attorney
representing MI homes.
3) Town Center Sports Field properties:
a) Football Announcers Tower Repair status report: The subcontractor has ordered materials with an
estimated lead-time of 4-5 weeks. They are anticipating commencement of the project early June.
b) Baseball Field Scoreboard Replacement status report: Contractor is waiting for completed
engineering reports to facilitate scope of work and proposal preparation in accordance with
permitting standards required by the Village of Homer Glen.
c) Baseball Field Mechanical Shed: Two proposals for the repairs to the exterior of the shed were
submitted.
1. Motion to accept the lowest proposal from Prairie Green, Inc. in the amount of $2,850 by
Trustee Kalas, second by Trustee Offord. No discussion, All Yes-Motion carries.
C. Status Report Financial/Accounting:
1) FY20-21Budgets
D. Presentation of Homer Township TENTATIVE Budgets: General Assistance; Founders Operating;
Founders Bonds; Open Space Operating; Park Maintenance; Park Developer Contributions and Town
Funds for fiscal year April 1, 2020 thru March 31, 2021. With the consensus of the Board, the Clerk will
publish the Notice of Public Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2020. Consensus of the Board approved.
All Yes- No discussion
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9. TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REPORTS (Action/Motion may be requested):
A. Events Chairman John Kruczek: No report
B. Open Space Planning & Operations Chairman Tom Fijan: No report
C. Parks & Recreation Chairmen Ed Kalas: No report
D. Senior Citizen & Special Needs Advocacy Chairman George Offord: No report
1) Liaison Report: Military & Veteran Affairs Liaison Representative Karen Szynkowski: No report 10. New Business:
A. Notice of Public Hearing:
1) The Lockport Plan and Zoning Commission has scheduled a Public Hearing on May 12, 2020 at
7:00pm on the third floor of 222 East 9th Street for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony
for the rezoning (with annexation) from R2 Residential (unincorporated Will County) to R2 Single
Family Residential (City of Lockport) and special use permit for a Government Office for the property
located at 16415 W. 151st Street. The purpose is to bring the property of the existing Homer Township
Fire Protection District, Fire Station #3 into conformance with City Codes and Ordinances upon
annexation.
B. Advisory Referenda: 1) An Advisory Referendum petition submitted to the Township Board to be placed on the Agenda of
Annual Town Meeting petitioning a question of public policy be placed on the ballot of the next
regularly scheduled election in the township. In light of the Covid 19 pandemic, the Annual Town
Meeting has been indefinitely suspended by Executive Order 2020-22.
2) The petitioner is requesting the Township Board (in accordance with 60 ILCS 1/80-80) to authorize
the following advisory question be placed on the ballot of the next regularly scheduled election and
shall certify the question to the proper election officials who shall submit the question in accordance
with the general election law.
a) A motion is requested of the Board to authorize the following Advisory Referendum (petition)
question: “Shall the Homer Township Board in accordance with its Open Space Program pursue
grant funding WITHOUT increasing or adding any new real estate taxes, for the purposes of
constructing a multipurpose, pole barn style structure to be used for educational, environmental,
recreational and social community activities?” Motion to authorize the following Advisory
Referendum (petition) question by Trustee Offord, second by Trustee Fijan, No Discussion,
All Yes-Motion carries.
11. Old Business (Action/Motion may be requested):
A. Covid 19-Gubernatorial Executive Orders: 1) Executive Orders 2020-32, 33 & 34 extending previous Executive Orders until May 29, 2020.
2) Governor Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” (5/5/20) plan to reopen the State of Illinois. Supervisor
Meyers added efforts have been made to insure the safety of the Township work force in order to
keep them performing and to provide services to the public. Noting, while assumptions are
made that a governmental office has easy or prioritized access to PPE’s, sanitation or other
supplies that unfortunately is not the case. However, the Township was able to procure a slight
amount of PPE’s and supplies that will assist staff’s ability to continue safely providing services
to the community while extending work hours. In addition, there has been a small amount of
residents that have requested support due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Supervisor Meyers is
happy to report that the Township was capable of providing the necessary assistance or
guidance requested. Adding, that the Township lacks the authority to spend taxpayer’s dollars
on issues individually perceived as warranted as they must adhere to state guidelines. She
reminded the audience that General assistance is available to qualified participants should need
be indicated.
12. Executive Session: None.
13. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn at 7:38 pm by Trustee Fijan, second by Trustee Kalas, No
Discussion, All yes-Motion carries.
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NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING*
*HOMER TOWN BOARD REGULAR BUSINESS/PLANNING
*Date: June 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
*Meeting Location: Township Hall, 16057 S. Cedar Rd, Lockport, IL 60491
*This meeting is subject to change based on directives pertaining to Covid 19 pandemic.
Please check our website and June 15, 2020 posted agenda for future updates.
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HOMER TOWNSHIP
A G E N D A 14350 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Telephone: 708-301-0522
BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMBINED PLANNING/BUSINESS MEETING
May 11, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
2. Roll Call
3. Matters from the Public: If you wish to speak, the moderator will ask for input from the public. Please provide your full name for the
public record and comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes. If you are participating electronically,
please notify the host using the prescribed electronic protocols.
A. Open the floor for public input.
4. Accounting (Action/Motion may be requested):
A. April, 2020 account payables and receivables 1) Request motion to approve April, 2020 account payables and receivables of the following funds:
a) Equipment & Building
b) Founders Crossing Bond
c) Founders Crossing (Operating)
d) General Assistance
e) Open Space
f) Park Maintenance
g) Park Developer Contributions
h) Road and Bridge
i) Town
B. Line Item Transfer of Budget Appropriation:
1) None submitted
C. Request for funding contributions (Resolution HT 2013-06/10): 1) None submitted
5. Highway Commissioner Mike DeVivo Report: A. Presentation of Homer Township Road District TENTATIVE Budgets: Equipment & Building and Road
& Bridge Funds for fiscal year April 1, 2020 thru March 31, 2021. With the consensus of the Board, the
Clerk will publish the Notice of Public Hearing scheduled for June 15, 2020.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the meeting will be conducted by teleconference in
accordance with Illinois Gubernatorial Executive Orders and the Open Meetings Act.
The public may attend the meeting electronically using the URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86117902980?pwd=TmN4Q0VjVUQ1ZlZlbGtJWElLOVNZQT09 Password: 158477
Or by telephone: Dial: 1-312-626-6799, Webinar ID: 861 1790 2980, Password: 158477
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/khTeOQdL3
An audio recording of the meeting will be available on the website: http://www.homertownship.com/
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6. Assessor Karen Szynkowski Report:
7. Clerk Kathy Kruczek Report (Action/Motion may be requested): A. FOIA Report:
1) FOIA tracker report: April 2020
B. Minutes: (Note: Approved Township minutes available online at: www.homertownship.com)
1) Minutes presented for Board approval:
a) April 20, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
1. Motion(s) required
b) Semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes to release or withhold
1. Approved Executive Session Minutes of April 8, 2019
a. Motion(s) required
8. Supervisor Pam Meyers Report (Action/Motion may be requested):
A. Status Report Administration:
1) CDBG Program-Homer Township/Lockport Heights Sanitary District/ Will County
a) Appointments with the residents are being scheduled and the work of the current project will be
begin again hoping to conclude the project ASAP.
b) The 2020 CDBG Program Application on behalf of the Lockport Heights Sanitary District for the
phased project to replace existing undersized transite water mains as detailed in the project
summary and cost analysis in the amount of $441,750 has been submitted to meet the filing
deadline requirement of May 1, 2020.
1. A motion is required to endorse the proposed construction costs and scope of work.
c) As required, a Public Hearing on the project will be published and scheduled to occur at the
Township’s June 15, 2020 Board Meeting, after which the Board will be asked to approve the
‘Exhibit B’ Resolution authorizing its Chief Executive Officer to execute the document.
B. Status Report Facilities/Property Management:
1) Senior Housing Facility:
a) All rental payments are current, all available units are occupied and lease agreements up-to-date.
b) The asphalt driveways and parking lots are in need of sealcoating.
1. Motion to accept proposal from Mrs. B Parking Lot Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $1,879.
2) Morris Park:
a) MI Homes/Lockport Park District/Homer Township property conveyance agreement: Attorney
Sramek is working with all parties to develop provisions of an agreement to be presented for
Board review and authorization.
3) Town Center Sports Field properties:
a) Football Announcers Tower Repair status report: The subcontractor has ordered materials with an
estimated lead-time of 4-5 weeks. They are anticipating commencement of the project early June.
b) Baseball Field Scoreboard Replacement status report: Contractor is waiting for completed
engineering reports to facilitate scope of work and proposal preparation in accordance with
permitting standards required by the Village of Homer Glen.
c) Baseball Field Mechanical Shed: Two proposals for the repairs to the exterior of the shed were
submitted.
1. Motion to accept the lowest proposal from Prairie Green, Inc. in the amount of $2,850.
C. Status Report Financial/Accounting:
1) FY20-21Budgets
a) Presentation of Homer Township TENTATIVE Budgets: General Assistance; Founders
Operating; Founders Bonds; Open Space Operating; Park Maintenance; Park Developer
Contributions and Town Funds for fiscal year April 1, 2020 thru March 31, 2021. With the
consensus of the Board, the Clerk will publish the Notice of Public Hearing scheduled for June 15,
2020.
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9. TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE REPORTS (Action/Motion may be requested):
A. Events Chairman John Kruczek
B. Open Space Planning & Operations Chairman Tom Fijan
C. Parks & Recreation Chairmen Ed Kalas
D. Senior Citizen & Special Needs Advocacy Chairman George Offord
E. Liaison Report: (Action/Motion may be requested): 1) Military & Veteran Affairs Liaison Representative Karen Szynkowski
10. New Business (Action/Motion may be requested):
A. Notice of Public Hearing:
1) The Lockport Plan and Zoning Commission has scheduled a Public Hearing on May 12, 2020 at
7:00pm on the third floor of 222 East 9th Street for the purpose of considering and hearing testimony
for the rezoning (with annexation) from R2 Residential (unincorporated Will County) to R2 Single
Family Residential (City of Lockport) and special use permit for a Government Office for the property
located at 16415 W. 151st Street. The purpose is to bring the property of the existing Homer Township
Fire Protection District, Fire Station #3 into conformance with City Codes and Ordinances upon
annexation.
B. Advisory Referenda: 1) An Advisory Referendum petition submitted to the Township Board to be placed on the Agenda of
Annual Town Meeting petitioning a question of public policy be placed on the ballot of the next
regularly scheduled election in the township. In light of the Covid 19 pandemic, the Annual Town
Meeting has been indefinitely suspended by Executive Order 2020-22.
2) The petitioner is requesting the Township Board (in accordance with 60 ILCS 1/80-80) to authorize
the following advisory question be placed on the ballot of the next regularly scheduled election and
shall certify the question to the proper election officials who shall submit the question in accordance
with the general election law.
a) A motion is requested of the Board to authorize the following Advisory Referendum (petition)
question: “Shall the Homer Township Board in accordance with its Open Space Program pursue
grant funding WITHOUT increasing or adding any new real estate taxes, for the purposes of
constructing a multipurpose, pole barn style structure to be used for educational, environmental,
recreational and social community activities?”
11. Old Business (Action/Motion may be requested):
A. Covid 19-Gubernatorial Executive Orders: 1) Executive Orders 2020-32, 33 & 34 extending previous Executive Orders until May 29, 2020.
2) Governor Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” (5/5/20) plan to reopen the State of Illinois.
12. Executive Session: A public body may hold closed meetings permissible by Open Meetings Act (5ILCS 120/2) to
discuss matters pertaining to permitted Exceptions. A. Motion required entering closed meeting for the purpose(s):
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call
3) Motion to adjourn Closed Session and return to regular meeting
13. Action required outside of/as a result of Executive/Closed Session: A. Supplementary action, if any.
14. Adjournment
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NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING*
*HOMER TOWN BOARD REGULAR BUSINESS/PLANNING
*Date: June 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
*Meeting Location: Township Hall, 16057 S. Cedar Rd, Lockport, IL 60491
*This meeting is subject to change based on directives pertaining to Covid 19 pandemic.
Please check our website and June 15, 2020 posted agenda for future updates.
NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Homer Township will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.
Employment: The Township does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Township will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in Homer Township programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Township will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in Township offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of Homer Township, should contact the office of the Township Clerk Kathy Kruczek, 14350 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 708-301-7042 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require Homer Township to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Homer Township will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of Homer Township is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the Township
Supervisor, Pam Meyers, 14350 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 708-301-4534.