The Green Garden Township Board held a workshop meeting on September 22 to discuss several key administrative and planning items. The board is now tasked with appointing a new trustee following the resignation of Trustee Sarah due to health reasons, with a November 15 deadline to fill the Republican-held seat. A full story on the board vacancy and appointment process is available.

Another major topic was a planned overhaul of the township’s cyber security. Trustees reviewed options for migrating to the Microsoft 365 platform and debated different models for professional IT support to better protect township data. More details on the IT upgrade plans can be found in a separate article. The board also continued its discussion of the new Land Use Plan and heard an announcement about a more transparent financial reporting process.

Brief Title 1: Township to Launch Transparent Financial Reporting System
Supervisor Dean Christofilos announced a new, three-part financial reporting system designed to increase professionalism and transparency. Moving forward, the monthly financial report presented for approval will include a budget-to-actual report detailing spending for each line item, a voucher report listing all checks written, and a single PDF file containing copies of every corresponding invoice. The consolidated reports will be easier for the board and public to review.

Brief Title 2: Board Considers Designated Zones for Solar in Land Use Plan
During a discussion on the township’s Land Use Plan, board members and the Plan Commission considered the idea of designating specific zones for future solar, commercial, and industrial developments. The goal is to create a strategic framework that guides development to particular areas rather than allowing it to spread across the township. The board hopes that a more detailed plan will give the township a stronger voice in Will County zoning decisions.