DeKalb County, Illinois
	Minutes of the County Board Proceedings September 19, 2001

The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse on Wednesday, September, 19, 2001. Chairman Pritchard called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Metzger, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Dlabal, Dr. Conway, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members absent were Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Casella and Mr. Brown. Twenty-one Members were present and three Members were absent.

Chairman Pritchard asked Mr. McLaughlin to lead the pledge to the flag.

Mr. Wilson moved to approve the Minutes of the August 15, 2001 meeting. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Simonson moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Mr. Wilson asked to add Item A under Public Infrastructure & Development Committee. Resolution 2001-68.

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

 

There were no Communications and Referrals presented this evening.

 

Chairman Pritchard recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Public Building Commission - Ellen Barker, reappointment for a five year term, until October 1, 2006; Community Mental Health Board - Patricia E. Terry, appointment for a four year term, until October 1, 2005.

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

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

 

There were no requests to speak to agenda items.

Chairman Pritchard invited Mr. Jerry Lane, Executive Director of the Mental Health Board to address the board on some areas where DeKalb County Residents can be helped through the services of his department. Many people are feeling stress related to the recent disaster on September 11, 2001 in New York City and at the Pentagon. He encouraged anyone feeling the need to contact his office.

Mr. Hutcheson moved to accept an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for production and Sale of Wine on property commonly known as 11582 Waterman Road in Clinton Township. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to accept an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for an office and garage for Mayfield Township on property located on the west side of Church Road in Mayfield Township. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to accept an Ordinance granting an Interim Special Use Permit to Josephine and Paul Hopkins for Antique Sales on property commonly known as 15454 State Route 38 in Cortland Township. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

 

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

Mr. Wilson moved to pass a Resolution (2001-68) to obtain a permanent easement from Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad Company for the construction on a portion of Genoa Road Section 95-00171-00-RR. Mr. Dlabal seconded the motion.

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

 

 

Resolution 2001-65: Approval of Tax Deed Sold at Auction: Parcel #08-12-476-003

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 above described real estate for the sum of $1,298.80 to be paid to the Treasure of DeKalb County, IL, to be disbursed according to law. This resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the above parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Steimel moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $2,656,155.19 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from the prior month in the amount of $2,425,887.28. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Steimel moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks, August, 2001; Nursing Home Admission & Discharge Report, August 2001; Planning and Regulations Building Report, August, 2001 and FY2001 Third Quarter Financial Report. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve a Resolution providing terms of an agreement between the County of DeKalb and a private developer, John Clare Ltd., to make certain infrastructure improvements on/and adjacent to the DeKalb County Farm Property. Mr. Dlabal seconded the motion.

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

 

Resolution 2001-67: Condemn Terrorism - Support The President of the U.S.

Motion

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve a Resolution supporting the President of the United States, as he works with his national security team to defend against additional attacks, and find the perpetrators to bring them to justice, and recommends to its citizens to support relief efforts by giving blood at the nearest available blood donation center. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

 

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Wilson reminded the Board Members of the Open House for the Highway Department on Thursday, October 4^th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Also, Board Members and Department Heads are invited to the Pritchard Farm on Sunday, September 30^th.

Mr. Dlabal moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the motion to adjourn. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

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DeKalb County Board Chairman

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DeKalb County Clerk

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