Proviso Township Board met Feb. 18
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Township Trustees of the Township of Proviso met at the Office of the Township Clerk, 4565 Harrison Street, Hillside, IL 60162, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
2. ROLL CALL
Trustee Christopher called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and on a roll call
The following responded present: Trustees Olson, Christopher, Chavez, and Chase.
Also present was Attorney Michael K. Durkin, Assessor Steven Zawaski, Clerk Anthony “Tony” Williams, and Administrative Assistant Dana Dussias.
Supervisor Corrigan was absent.
3. MOTION TO APPOINT A CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM
Trustee Olson moved, seconded by Trustee Chase to designate Trustee Christopher as Chairperson PRO TEM.
Roll Call Vote #1
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Olson, Christopher, Chavez and Chase
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Corrigan
Motion carried
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Christopher led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Chase moved, seconded by Trustee Chavez, that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Township Board Meeting held on February 2, 2026.
Roll Call Vote #2
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Olson, Christopher, Chavez, and Chase
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Corrigan
Motion Carried
6. APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Chavez, seconded by Trustee Chase, that the Board of Trustees approve payment of the bills submitted for February 1, 2026 – February 15, 2026.
Roll Call Vote #3
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Olson, Christopher, Chavez, and Chase
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Corrigan
Motion carried
7. ATTORNEY’S REPORT
None
8. CLOSED SESSION
None
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. Supervisor’s Report – No Warrants. Springfield reports, Handyman report, and Transportation report were read.
B. Clerk’s Report – None
C. Trustee’s Report – None
D. Elected Officials Report – A resident from Bellwood submitted a letter of praise about the Hillside staff.
E. Staff Report – None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration to Approve Specific Personnel Matters Requiring Board Action.
None
B. A Resolution Ratifying the Hiring of a Part-Time Employee by the Township Supervisor.
Roll Call Vote #4
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustee Olson, Christopher, Chavez and Chase
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Corrigan
Motion Carried
11. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Christopher moved, seconded by Trustee Chavez, that the Board of Trustees adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
Roll Call Vote #5
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Olson, Christopher, Chavez, and Chase
Nays: None
Absent: Supervisor Corrigan
Motion carried
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