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The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse on Wednesday, August 15, 2001. Acting Chairman Steimel called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Acting Chair Steimel. Those Members absent were Mr. Brown, Mrs. Casella, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Metzger and Chairman Pritchard. Eighteen Members were present and six Members were absent.
Acting Chairman Steimel asked Mrs. Dubin to lead the pledge to the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Dlabal moved to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2001 meeting. Mr. Simonson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Acting 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. Hoffman moved to approve the agenda and Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Acting Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
A brief status report was given on Mr. Hutcheson by the Acting Chair, Mr. Steimel.
Congratulations were extended to those listed on the Employee Service List.
APPOINTMENTS
Acting Chairman Steimel recommended the following appointments: Emergency 911 Board - Lt. Carl Leoni to replace retired Lt. Rick Probasco until December 1, 2001; Shabbona - Milan - Union Drainage District - William (Bill) Smith, reappointment for a three year term, until the first Tuesday in September, 2004; Squaw Grove Drainage District - Allen Bark, reappointment for a three year term, until the first Tuesday in September, 2004 and Don Willrett, to fill unexpired term of Wayne Bark, until September 1, 2002; Clinton - Shabbona - Drainage District #1 - Leonard G. Anderson, reappointment for a three year term, until the first Tuesday in September, 2004;
Coon Creek Drainage District - Frank Engel, appointment for a three year term, until the first Tuesday in September, 2004; Normal Drainage District - Stephen Storey, O.D., reappointment for a three year term, until the first Tuesday in September, 2004; Workforce Investment Board - Richard Underwood, reappointment for a two year term, until September 1, 2003.
Motion
Mr. Dlabal moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Acting Chair called for a voice vote on the approval of the appointments. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR
There were no requests to speak to agenda items.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
PLANNING & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2001-17: Walcamp Special Use Permit for a Recreational Camp
Motion
Mrs. Allen moved to approve an Ordinance amending a special use permit for Walcamp Recreational Camp at 32653 Five Points Road in Kingston Township. Mr. Haines seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Acting Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT
Resolution 2001-62: Wendler Bridge Engineering Agreement
Motion
Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Wendler Engineering & Surveying, Inc. of Dixon, IL for the provision of preliminary engineering services incident to the replacement of a bridge located on Shabbona Road, Sec. 01-00196-00-BR, in the amount of eleven thousand seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($11,750.00). Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Acting Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Acting Chair Steimel. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2001-63: Wendler Culvert Engineering Agreement
Motion
Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Wendler Engineering & Surveying, Inc. of Dixon, IL for the provision of preliminary engineering services incident to the replacement of a culvert located on Preserve Road, Clinton Road District, DeKalb County, Sec.01-02131-00-BR, in the amount of twelve thousand two hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($12,250.00). Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Acting Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Acting Chair Steimel. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2001-64: Surfacing of the Parking Lot and Landscaping at the New Highway Facility
Motion
Mr. Wilson moved to accept a Resolution approving bid awards on various road and bridge projects to Johnson Blacktop in the amount of eighty-seven thousand four hundred thirty-six dollars and no cents ($87,436.00) for the surfacing of the parking lot of the County Highway Department, Sec.01-00190-08-MG and to Cooling Landscaping in the amount of seven thousand six hundred eighty dollars and no cents ($7,680.00) for planting of trees and shrubs at the County Highway Department. Mr. Barr seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Acting Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Acting Chair Steimel. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Claims
Mr. Wilson moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,570.09 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from the prior month on the amount of $1,697,523.35. Mr. Dlabal seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Acting Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Barr, Dr. Conway, Mr. Dlabal, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hoffman, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Sands, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Wilson and Acting Chair Steimel. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports of County Officials
Mr. Wilson moved to place on file the following Reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks, July, 2001; Nursing Home Admit/Discharge Report, July, 2001 and Planning and Regulations Building Report, July, 2001. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Acting Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
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. Hoffman seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Acting Chair called for a voice vote on the motion adjourn. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
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DeKalb County Board Chairman
ATTEST:
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DeKalb County Clerk
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