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DeKalb County, Illinois

Minutes of the
County Board Proceedings


January 16, 2002


The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse on Wednesday, January 16, 2002. 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. Metzger, Mr. McLaughlin, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Dlabal, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Casella, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members absent were Mr. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Guehler and Mr. Brown. Nineteen Members were present and five Members were absent.

The Chair asked Mrs. Casella to lead the pledge to the flag.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. Dlabal moved to approve the Minutes of the December 19, 2001 Meeting. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Addition to Agenda

Mr. Wilson asked to add an Executive Session for Sale of Real Estate and Collective Bargaining at the beginning of the Executive Committee Report.

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve the amended the Agenda and Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Congratulations were extended to those Employees on the Service Awards List.

 

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Pritchard recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board - Dr. Marilyn Stromborg, John Wilson, James Kirby, Jeanette Heinisch and Blake Richter all reappointments for a one year term, until January 1, 2003.

 

Motion

Mr. Simonson moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Hutcheson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The 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

The following individuals requested time to speak to Agenda items at the appropriate time: Gary Cordes requested time to speak under Item A of the Executive Committee regarding Resolution 2002-13.

 

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVEL0PMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution 2002-09: Bid Award for the Letting Results for Specified Materials

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to accept a Resolution awarding contracts to the Companies named in the Resolution for the provision of certain, specified maintenance materials to the County of DeKalb and its several road districts. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

Resolution 2002-10: Bid Award for a Dump Body, Snow Plow, Frame, Hydraulic System and Spreader with Optional Slide Kit

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to accept a Resolution approving a bid award to Monroe Truck of Monroe, Wisconsin for a snow plow, frame, hydraulic system, dump body and spreader with optional power slide kit in the amount of forty-two thousand five hundred thirty-nine dollars and no cents ($42,539.00). Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

 

Resolution 2002-11: FA Agreement for Somonauk Road Resurfacing

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to enter into an agreement with the State of Illinois for the resurfacing of Somonauk Road, FAS 96, said improvement to be designated as Section 01-00192-00-RS and estimated to cost nine hundred thousand dollars ($900,000) with the local reimbursement share to be one hundred eighty thousand dollars ($180,000). Mr. Steimel seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

Resolution 2002-12: Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of DeKalb and the City of DeKalb regarding the Construction of a Nature Trail by the Health Facilities

Motion

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution with the County of DeKalb and the City of DeKalb agreeing to cooperate with each other to accomplish the goals outlined in the resolution for the construction of a hard surface nature trail, with benches and observation deck that will benefit the community at large and specifically the elderly residents of the DeKalb Rehab and Nursing Center. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Claims

Mr. Steimel moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $932,898.03 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from the prior month in the amount of $1,740,200.17. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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. Metzger, Mr. McLaughlin, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Dlabal, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Casella, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports of County Officials

Mr. Steimel moved to placed on file the following reports of County Officials: Cash and Investments in County Banks, December, 2001: Nursing Home Admission & Discharge Report, December, 2001 and Planning and Regulations Building Report, December, 2001 (attached to the Planning & Regulations Committee Minutes). Mr. Simonson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Executive Session: Sale of Real Estate

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to adjourn to adjourn to executive session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss Sale of Land and Collective Bargaining. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

Return To Open Session

Motion

Mr. Metzger moved to return to open session at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Dlabal seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

Resolution 2002-13: Sale of Real Estate

Motion

Mr. Hutcheson moved to accept a Resolution approving the attached Option Agreement and all documents necessary to facilitate the commercial development of DeKalb Market Square, lot #12, including the contingencies stated herein. Mr. Simonson seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Collective Bargaining

Motion

Mr. Hutcheson moved to accept Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 3537 to extend the current contract for one year and include agreed upon health insurance benefits as per the attached memorandum. Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Metzger, Mr. McLaughlin, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Dlabal, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Casella, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. 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. Steimel moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Dlabal seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

ATTEST:

 

 

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DeKalb County Clerk


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