One of the responsibilities of the McHenry County Clerk is writing minutes of the McHenry County Board. One would expect that newly-sworn in Joe Tirio will put what happens in County Board meetings. I don’t usually read meeting minutes, but … Continue reading
The second installment from Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka about last week’s meeting: Reporting on Oct 11 Village Board Meeting Part 2 Continuing on in my report from our October 11, 2016 village board meeting, the 2nd issue I wanted … Continue reading
Looking at the McHenry County Historical Commission agenda for June 3rd (6:30 PM Administration Building in Woodstock), I discovered that it does not allow the public to view minutes from past meetings without a secret password. But that may not … Continue reading
Consider this a cause. I have just tried to find the minutes of another McHenry County Board committee–the Law & Justice Committee. Here’s what popped up when I clicked on “Minutes of May 4, 2015 8:15 AM:” I don’t have … Continue reading
Looking at the agenda of the McHenry County 708 Mental Health Board for its May 26th meeting, I found draft minutes. Take a look: While the proposed minutes are clearly marked “DRAFT,” they can be read. Then I remembered that … Continue reading
Back in the 1990’s Rita Mullins, with the help of her pro-abortion friends, attacked my friend State Rep. Bernie Pedersen for being “anti-family.” I knew Bernie well and watched what he did in the legislature. That charge enraged me. When I … Continue reading
Looking at the minutes of the June 3rd meeting of the Woodstock City Council, I was impressed with the detail about those making public comments. Six of nine pages of minutes are devoted to what members of the public said. … Continue reading
So how many times did the “Family Feud” Grafton Township Board meet in the first year since Linda Moore replaced John Rossi as Supervisor? Past boards have met once a month, plus the Annual Town Meeting of Electors. The Supervisor … Continue reading
When looking at the legal bills that Grafton Township has run up with Ancel Glink, the word “priceless” comes to mind. I recently went searching for township minutes and, guess what? The minutes from October, 2009, are not yet available. … Continue reading
When you go to a meeting of elected officials, wouldn’t you like to know what they are looking at as they sometimes seem to use shorthand while discussing the public’s business? It costs some money, not to mention the effort … Continue reading
When you go to a meeting of elected officials, wouldn’t you like to know what they are looking at as they sometimes seem to use shorthand while discussing the public’s business? It costs some money, not to mention the effort … Continue reading
