The following questions were submitted to all the Board of Trustees prior to the Special Meeting
1. The township has retained its rural character, quality of living, and local tax-free status due in large part to the successful, committed and honest representation that McLain and Winters has provided
2. To seek to replace McClain and Winters with minimal notice, at a meeting held two days before a major holiday gives the appearance of impropriety, why is it important to do this so quickly, and seemingly under the radar of the public?
3. In speaking with a trustee, I am informed that he did not know of this agenda item until he got his board packet. A committed township attorney is the lynch pin of a successful township - board discussion, motions, and ordinances are worthless without having the ability to enforce the vision of the people, and for someone willing to do the best for the township without limits. Why would this board not do everything it can to make all its members aware of what it is planning in so crucial a decision? Why would the Board want to put less effort into finding attorney representation than it does in finding someone to cut the lawn? Surely this board recognizes that attorney representation is more important than lawn care to the future of this township.
4. Why is the board considering applications from attorney firms that have not provided their hourly rate, references, and history?
5. Why is the board considering applications from attorney firms that represent developers that have sued the township? Are these firms willing to divest themselves from developer clients should
6. Why is the bid proposal policy being waived when it does not apply to professional services such as selection of township attorney? It gives the appearance that there is misdirection afoot. What is the purpose of this motion?
7. It is known that Johnson and Rosati previously represented the township, and that rather than go to court to uphold our township zoning ordinances, they began negotiations for a gas station, fast food restaurant and other such businesses. Which board member supports Johnson and Rosati for township attorneys?
8. It is also known that Marcia Van Fossen has a personal relationship with the principals of Johnson and Rosati. How did their name come to be on the short list of potential law firms?
9. It is known that Mr. Winters represented Supervisor Heyl’s neighbor in a dispute over a kiddie pool. Mrs. Heyl as president of the neighborhood association spearheaded the actions against the neighbor’s pool. I would like to give Mr. Heyl the opportunity to speak openly about this to dispel any cloud of personal motivation superseding the township’s best interests. The timing and lack of notice of this action, especially in light of the victories that McLain and Winters can claim on behalf of the people of
10. I have heard that there was extensive email conversations held with these law firms without full board knowledge. Can those board members that had these conversations identify themselves, and describe the nature of these email conversations?
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