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DeKalb County, Illinois

Minutes of the
County Board Proceedings


June 20, 2001


The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse on Wednesday, June 20, 2001. Vice-Chairman Hutcheson called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chairman Hutcheson. One Member, Chairman Pritchard was absent. Twenty-three Members were present and one Member was absent.

Vice-Chairman Hutcheson led the pledge to the flag.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. Dlabal moved to approve the Minutes of the May 16, 2001 meeting. Mr. Guehler seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to approve the agenda and Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion.

Addition to Agenda

Mr. Steimel asked to add Item C under Planning and Regulations Committee and Mr. Morreale asked to add Item C under Executive Committee.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Vice-Chair. Hutcheson reminded Members of the Annual NACO Conference Registration and to see Mary Supple if they are interested.

Congratulations were extended to employees listed on the Service Award list for the month.

 

APPOINTMENTS

Vice-Chair Hutcheson recommended the following appointments: Community Services Administrative Board - Brenda Campbell, Micki Chulik, Robert Keil, Mitchel Hallgren and Ken Moeller, all reappointments for a three year term, until June 1, 2001; Fairdale Street Light District - Lloyd Johnson, reappointment for a three year term, until June 1, 2004.

Motion

Mr. Dlabal moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mrs. Casella seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the approval of the appointments. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

PERSONS TO HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

The following individual requested time to speak at the appropriate time: Steve Kapitan requested time to speak under Item A of the Executive Committee.

 

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
PLANNING & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2001-12: Northside Baptist Church Special Use Request

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance granting a special Use Permit for Northside Baptist Church at 17347 Pratt Road in Sandwich Township. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote on the approval of the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Brown, Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chairman Hutcheson. Those Members voting nay were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Dlabal, Mr. Guehler, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle and Mr. McLaughlin. One Member, Mr. Metzger abstained. Fourteen Members voted yea, Eight Members voted nay and one Member abstained. Motion carried.

 

Ordinance 2001-13: Amendment to Articles 2 & 8 of the DeKalb County Code

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance amending articles 2 and 8 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance regarding nonconformities.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a Voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution R2001-55: Approving a License for Landfill Operation

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve a resolution that the County license to operate a sanitary landfill on a 88-acre site located east of Somonauk Road, immediately south of I-88, in unincorporated Cortland Township, DeKalb County, as described in the application dated February 20, 2001, referenced herein as though attached hereto, is hereby renewed for the period of May 1, 2001 to April 30, 2002 for Waste Management of Illinois, Incorporated, and the chairman of the DeKalb County Board is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents for said license renewal. Mrs. Casella seconded the motion.

 

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution R2001-45: MFT for Various County Road Projects: Sec. 97-00182-00-TL

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution appropriating $666,678.00 from the County’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the construction on County Highways 34 & 27 (at Barber Greene and Peace Road intersection. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chairman Hutcheson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution R2001-46: MFT for Various County Road Improvements: Section 00-00193-00-CH

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to accept a resolution appropriating $115,000.00 from the County’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the construction on county Highway 5 (Bethany extension at Annie Glidden Road). Mrs. Casella seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chairman Hutcheson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution R2001-47: Letting Bid Award to Peter Baker & Sons Co. of Lake Bluff, IL

 

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to accept a Resolution approving bid award to Peter Baker & Son of Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of two hundred sixty thousand seven hundred thirty-six dollars and thirty-one cents ($260,736.31) for surfacing of Bethany road in DeKalb Road District , Sec. 01-04116-01-FP. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.    

Roll Call Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chairman Hutcheson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution R2001-48: Letting Bid Award to Elliott & Wood of DeKalb, Illinois

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to accept a Resolution approving a bid award to Elliott & Wood of DeKalb, Illinois in the amount of two hundred twenty-eight thousand six hundred two dollars and fifty cents ($228,602.50) for the resurfacing and channelization of Glidden Road in DeKalb County, Sec. 00-00193-00-CH. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chairman Hutcheson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

Resolution R2001-49: Conflict Attorney

Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution directing the judiciary department organizational table be modified to reflect the addition of one conflict counsel. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution 2001-50: Amended By-Laws for the DeKalb County Community Service Administrative Board

Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a resolution adopting the amended by-laws for the DeKalb County Community Services Administrative Board which are attached to and incorporated by reference in this Resolution. Mr. Haines seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Resolution R2001-51: Approval of Tax Deed for Property Sold at Auction Parcel #13-06-333-001

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the execution a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the described real estate for the sum of $538.21 to be paid to the Treasurer of DeKalb County, to be disbursed according to law. This Resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between Mullins Grain Company and Joseph E. Meyer (Agent for the County) not occurring within this period shall be null and void. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.

 

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution R2001-52: Approval of Tax Deed for Property Sold at Auction Parcel #08-01-360-021

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution authorizing to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase; as the case may be, on the described real estate for the sum of $0.00 to be paid to the Treasurer of DeKalb County, to be disbursed according to law. This Resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between Richard & Phyllis Grasty and Joseph E. Meyer (Agent for the County) not occurring within this period shall be null and void. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution R2001-53: Approval of Tax Deed for Property Sold at Auction Parcel #04-18-204-008

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution authorizing to execute a deed of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase; as the case may be, on the described real estate for the sum of $282.00 to be paid to the Treasurer of DeKalb County, to be disbursed according to law. This Resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between Louann M. Marston and Joseph E. Mayer (Agent for the County) not occurring within this period shall be null and void. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Claims

Mr. Steimel moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $912,129.42 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from the prior month on the amount of $1,698,217.41. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chairman Hutcheson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports of County Officials

Mr. Steimel moved to place on file the following Reports of County Officials: Cash and Investments in County Banks, May, 2001; Nursing Home Admit/Discharge Report, May, 2001; Planning and Regulations Building Report, May, 2001; DeKalb County Clerk’s Semi-Annual Report, covering December 1, 2000 up to and including May 31, 2001 and DeKalb County Circuit Clerk’s Semi-Annual Report, covering December 1, 2000 up to and including May 31, 2001. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the Motion. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2001-54: Reapportionment

Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution adopting the reapportionment plan recommended by the DeKalb County Executive Committee as stated on the attached Exhibit 1 (pages 1-3) and directs its filing in the office of the County Clerk prior to July 1, 2001 and further directs the County Clerk to forward copies of said plan to the Chairman of the county Board and to make copies of said plan available to any citizen of the County of DeKalb so requesting. Mr. Barr seconded the motion.

Mr. Kapitan was given an opportunity to speak to this issue and give his views on the proposed redistricting.

Motion to Amend

Mr. Sands moved to change PP01 put from District 11 to District 1. Mr. Haines seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the approval of the amendment. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to End Debate

Mr. Metzger moved to end the debate and call the question as amended. Mr. Guehler seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote to end debate and vote on the Resolution as amended. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Brown, Mr. Dlabal, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Sands, Mr. Smith, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chair Hutcheson. Those Members voting nay were Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Haines, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Simonson and Mrs. Tobias. Sixteen Members voted yea and seven Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote on Original Motion as Amended

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote as originally presented on Mr. Sands amendment. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Mr. Brown, Mr. Dlabal, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Sands, Mr. Smith, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Wilson and Vice-Chair Hutcheson. Those Members voting nay were Mrs. Casella, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Haines, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Simonson and Mrs. Tobias. Sixteen Members voted yea and seven Members voted nay. Motion carried.

 

Ordinance 2001-14: Prevailing Wage

Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve an Ordinance enacting "An Act" regulating wages of laborers , mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, County, City or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works, approved June 26, 1941, as amended, being chapter 820ILCS 130/I-12, Illinois Compiled Statutes and that Act required the County of DeKalb investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of said County employed in performing construction of public works for said County. Mrs. Casella seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the approval of the ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Resolution 2001-56: Support for the Future Land Acquisition of the DeKalb County Forest Preserve

Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to accept a Resolution directing the Forest Preserve District Superintendent to continue efforts for future land acquisition of all, or portions, of the tract of land formerly known as the Calumet council Boy Scout Camp located just northwest of the Village of Kirkland in Northwest DeKalb County. And upon completion, to bring back any plan developed for final approval of the DeKalb County Forest Preserve District Commissioners. Mr. Haines seconded th motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the approval of the Resolution. All of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

 

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

There were no items of new or old business for this meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Mr. Barr moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brown seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a voice vote on the motion to adjourn. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

 

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DeKalb County Board Chairman

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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DeKalb County Clerk


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