Two Thornton Township trustees known as a particular assembly in Dolton Friday afternoon to approve invoice funds and different monetary issues after two months of canceled conferences. However, a divided council meant just some points had been resolved.
Supervisor Tiffany Henyard posted an announcement to residents on social media forward of time saying trustees Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle have pressured the township to “droop operations” by failing to point out up for conferences since Oct. 30, leaving the township with out insurance coverage.
He did not say what metropolis companies had been unavailable to residents or for the way lengthy, however City Hall in South Holland was closed to workers and residents beginning Friday afternoon, with the particular assembly held at Lester Long Fieldhouse.
Gonzalez and Carlisle have refused to attend extra conferences for the reason that resignation of former trustee Gerald Jones, saying Henyard is attempting to push measures with out offering them with background data and to pressure the appointment of an interim trustee who will vote in related option to her.
They known as Friday’s particular assembly with the hope of passing payments and taxes for subsequent yr, Gonzalez mentioned, however discovered themselves deadlocked a number of occasions with Henyard and trustee Darlene Gray Everett objecting to their measures.
“It’s simply type of smoke and mirrors and attempting responsible us,” Gonzalez mentioned.
Henyard criticized Gonzalez and Carlisle for making an attempt to vary the record of accounts his workplace submitted for cost, with directors citing a lack of knowledge on spending. Both Henyard and Gray Everett voted towards the amended motions, so the payments weren’t paid.
“I do not come to board conferences to play video games,” Henyard mentioned. “If you labored for us, for those who did one thing for Thornton Township, we’re right here immediately to pay all of the payments.”
Henyard and Gray Everett additionally voted no on a tax ordinance, which the township is required to move by Dec. 31 with a view to impose common fund taxes for 2025, a township legal professional mentioned. Henyard mentioned the tax levy couldn’t be handed with out a finances in place, which the council was unable to approve.
“I can’t be a part of your plan to move a tax invoice the incorrect means,” Henyard mentioned.
The council may levy taxes for roadbeds and bridges.
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