Meeting Summary and Briefs: Manhattan Township for September 9, 2025
Manhattan Township Meeting | September 9, 2025
During its meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Manhattan Township Board scheduled a special meeting to establish rules for solar farm development, citing significant construction problems at two other regional solar projects. Officials also discussed a special use permit application for a construction business on Sweedler Road that has been delayed due to flood plain issues. For more details, please see the full stories on these topics.
In other business, the board heard a proposal to raise rental fees for the community room, received an update on the annual audit, and approved all financial reports and bills.
News Briefs
Community Room Rental Increase Proposed for 2026:
Trustee Bill McGrath proposed that the township raise the rental prices for its community room. The proposed increase would take effect beginning in 2026. No official action was taken on the proposal.
Annual Audit in Process:
Supervisor Jim Walsh reported that this year’s township audit is currently being processed. He noted that the new auditor suggested that last year’s paperwork also be audited by his firm. According to the minutes, the township’s bookkeeper had completed the state compliance requirement paperwork last year.
Assessor Reports 36 Residential Appeals Filed:
Assessor Joe Oldani, attending via phone, reported that 36 appeals have been filed for residential properties within the township. The deadline for property owners to file an appeal was September 8, 2025. No appeals were filed for commercial properties.
Road Maintenance Underway:
Highway Commissioner Jim Baltas reported that the road district crew has been performing regular maintenance on township roads and equipment. Recent work has included paving and patching on various roads.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Latest News Stories
Lawyers’ ‘misleading statements’ hang cloud over college finaid class action
Ceasefire impact holds across markets despite varying reports on the Strait of Hormuz
SEC chairman returns ”first principles’ to public markets, supports Texas exchange
Complaint filed against AMA Foundation for racially discriminatory scholarships
Democrats vow to hold Bondi in contempt for refusing Epstein deposition
Commonwealth LNG signs supply deals with five major buyers
Lawmakers hear debate over data centers including revenue, headaches
Manhattan Unveils $32.8 Million FY2027 Budget Driven by Major Water and Sewer Upgrades
Illinois quick hits: Madigan corruption appeal to begin Thursday; Attorney General asks lawmakers for additional $15 million;
Deficit watchdog urges Congress to cut more, spend less than Trump’s budget request
Lawmaker pushes sales tax pause on gas as questions cloud ‘fragile’ ceasefire
Groups warn Middle East truce may not ease economic fallout
