Minutes of the Troy Township Board Meeting

Monday, August 17, 2026
7:00 p.m.

A meeting of the Troy Township Board of Trustees was held at the Troy Township Community Center, 25448 Seil Road, Shorewood, Illinois.

Deputy Supervisor Kopman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nancy Baltz.

Roll Call

Quorum is established.

Also in Attendance

Guests and Citizen Comments

None.

Approval of Minutes

Deputy Supv. Kopman presented the minutes from July 20, 2026, Regular Board Meeting for approval. No further discussion or items were presented, and a motion was made by Trustee Wheeler; seconded by Trustee Greenwood to approve the minutes from July 20, 2026, Regular Board Meeting as presented.

Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Nudera-Aye; Wheeler-Aye.
4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer's Report for the month ending July 31, 2026, was placed on file by Deputy Supv. Kopman. A motion was made by Trustee Nudera; seconded by Trustee Wheeler to accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ending July 31, 2026, as presented.

Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Nudera-Aye; Wheeler-Aye.
4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.

Correspondence

Deputy Supv. Kopman shared the following correspondence with the Board:

• Thank you note from the Baltz Family for flowers in the memory of Joseph Baltz.
• E-mail from John Theobold expressing his condolences to the Baltz Family.
• Doug Burnett of Willet Hoffman updating the progress on the Shepley Road Bridge Project.
• Clarke Mosquito monthly report.
• Will County Center for Community Concerns 2025 Report.
• IL Municipal League (IML) August 2026 periodicals.

Reports of Trustees / Committees

Trustee Johnnie Greenwood – No report. Wished everyone well with the upcoming holiday.

Deputy Supervisor/Trustee Bryan W. Kopman – No report.

Trustee Jerry Nudera – No report. Wished everyone a Happy Labor Day.

Trustee Brett Wheeler – No report.

Highway Department Report

Highway Comm. Ward presented the following:

• He and his staff have been busy with storm clean up.
• On August 18, 2026, he and his staff will be assisting Crete Township with their storm clean up.
• The State/CMS did not bid out for salt. They will be conducting an emergency bid, and he expects the prices to be high. He put in a request for 200 tons of salt through the State, 200 tons through Midwest Salt at $134.00 per ton and will receive 200 tons from Shorewood for salt loaned to them last year. In addition, he has 700 tons of salt. He hopes this will be enough for the 2025-2026 winter season.

Assessor's Report

Assessor Nick Surges presented the following:

• 2026 Assessment appeals began August 12, 2026. Deadline for appeal is September 14, 2026. Troy Township residents with questions should contact the Assessor's Office.
• The Troy Township Web Site has been updated. Homeowners may search for their property by PIN or by address.
• Will County Supervisor of Assessment has calculated the multiplier at 1.0395%. Most Troy Township properties saw an increase of 3.95% or less for 2026.
• He and his deputy attended the Annual Will County Board of Review. They received updated rules and policies.
• 2025-2026 Exemption applications continue.
• CED Intern Zariah Gamble completed her summer internship.

Township Clerk Report

Clerk Ryan – No report.

Township Collector's Report

Collector Damiani – No report.

Administrator's Report

Administrator Dylik reported on the following:

• Presented the Township Services report for this past month (July 2026).
• Thanked all those who helped with the Shorewood Crossroads Parade.
• Discussed Employee Appreciation Day and thanked her staff and the elected officials for their help.
• Metro Township Symposium on September 29, 2026.
• TOI Annual Conference in Springfield will be held Monday, November 9th to Wednesday, November 11th. There is still time to register.

Old Business

None.

New Business

• A motion to Declare a Vacancy in the Office of Township Supervisor Due to the Passing of Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz on July 17, 2026. Motion was made by Trustee Greenwood; seconded by Trustee Nudera.
  Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Nudera-Aye; Wheeler-Aye.
  4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• A motion to accept the Resignation of Clerk Lawrence M. Ryan III. Ryan. Motion was made by Trustee Greenwood; seconded by Trustee Wheeler to accept Clerk Ryan's resignation.
  Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Nudera-Aye; Wheeler-Aye.
  - Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• A motion to appoint Lawrence M Ryan III to the Office of Township Supervisor to Fill the Unexpired Term of Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz. Motion was made by Trustee Nudera; seconded by Trustee Wheeler.
  Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye, Nudera-Aye, Wheeler-Aye.
  4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• The Oath of office was administered by Deputy Clerk Dylik.
• Supervisor Ryan commented on carrying on the legacy of Supervisor Baltz.
• A motion to declare a vacancy in the Clerk's Office. Motion was made by Trustee Kopman; seconded by Trustee Wheeler.
  Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Nudera-Aye; Wheeler-Aye, Supervisor Ryan.
  5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• A motion to accept the resignation of Township trustee Jerome A. Nudera; Jr. Motion was made by Trustee Kopman, seconded by Trustee Wheeler to accept Trustee Nudera's resignation.
  Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Nudera-Abstain, Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan.
  - Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain. Motion carried.
• A motion to appoint Jerome A. Nudera; Jr as Clerk. A motion was made by Trustee Kopman; seconded by Trustee Wheeler.
  Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Aye.
  4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• The Oath of office was administered by Deputy Clerk Dylik.
• A motion to declare a vacancy in the Office of Trustee. A motion was made by Trustee Wheeler; seconded by Trustee Greenwood.
  Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan.
  4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• A motion to appoint Jeason Cox as Trustee. A Motion was made by Trustee Kopman seconded by Trustee Wheeler.
  Roll call vote: Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Aye.
  4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• The Oath of office was administered by Clerk Nudera.
• A motion to appoint Jennifer Dylik as Deputy Clerk. A motion was made by Trustee Kopman; seconded by Trustee Wheeler.
  Roll call vote: Cox-Aye; Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Aye.
  5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• The Oath of office was administered by Clerk Nudera.
• A motion to appoint Supervisor Ryan as an Authorized Agent for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Motion by Trustee Cox, seconded by Trustee Wheeler.
  Roll call vote: Cox-Aye; Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Abstain.
  4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain. Motion carried.
• A motion to approve Resolution 26-27R-08- Transfer of appropriations for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2027, to the Road and Bridge Fund. Motion was made by Trustee Greenwood, seconded by Trustee Cox.
  Roll call vote: Cox-Aye, Greenwood-Aye, Kopman-Aye, Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Aye.
  5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.

Approval of Bills

Supervisor Ryan submitted the following bills for approval:

• August 17, 2026, Bill Sheets
• Motion made by Trustee Wheeler; seconded by Trustee Cox to accept the TOWN FUND & ASSESSOR'S BILLS for August 17, 2026, as presented totaling $20,855.31. After review, no other questions were presented.
  Roll call vote: Cox-Aye; Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Aye.
  5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• No TOWN CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BILLS were presented for August 17, 2026.
• Motion made by Trustee Kopman, seconded by Trustee Greenwood to accept the GENERAL ASSISTANCE BILLS were presented for August 17, 2026, as presented totaling $770.77. After review, no other questions were presented.
  Roll call vote: Cox-Aye; Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Aye.
  5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• Motion made by Trustee Cox; seconded by Trustee Kopman to accept the ROAD AND BRIDGE BILLS for August 17, 2026, as presented totaling $37,953.40. After review, no other questions were presented.
  Roll call vote: Cox-Aye; Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Aye.
  5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.
• Approval of Thriveworks Expenditures
  Motion made by Trustee Kopman; seconded by Trustee Greenwood to accept the THRIVEWORKS expenditures dated August 3, 2026, as presented totaling $79.63.
  Roll call vote: Cox-Aye; Greenwood-Aye; Kopman-Aye; Wheeler-Aye; Supervisor Ryan-Aye.
  5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent. Motion carried.

Closed Session

Motion was made by Trustee Kopman, seconded by Trustee Wheeler to enter into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/5 (c) (11) to discuss litigation.

Entered Closed Session at 7:39P.

Exited from Closed Session at 7:45P. Motion by Trustee Kopman, second by Trustee Cox. Voice Vote. All in Favor.

Announcements

Supervisor Ryan presented the following announcements:

• The Troy Township Offices, Community Center and Highway department will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
• Next Regular Board Meeting – Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Motion made by Trustee Cox; seconded by Trustee Kopman, to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:54 p.m. All were in favor (no roll call vote).

Respectfully submitted,
Jerome A. Nudera, Jr., Clerk