DeKalb County, Illinois
	Minutes of the County Board Proceedings May 15, 2002

The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse on Wednesday, May 15, 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. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Casella, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members absent were Mr. Metzger, Mr. Dlabal, Mr. Brown and Mr. Barr. Twenty Members were present and four Members were absent.

The Chair asked Paul Miller to lead the pledge to the flag.

Mr. Hoffman moved to approve the Minutes of the April 17, 2002 meeting. Mr. Hutcheson seconded the motion.

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

 

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

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

 

The Chairman recognized those who were celebrating various years of service to the County.

Jan Hoadley, a 32 year employee in the Highway Department, has announced her retirement and was recognized by the Chairman on behalf of the County Board. She received a plaque for her achievement, additionally, she was presented with a County Afghan. Jan thanked those in attendance for the opportunity to serve the county and spoke of her "family at work."

 

Chairman Pritchard recommended the following appointments. DeKalb County Board of Review; Holman Hauge, reappointment for a two year term, until April 30, 2004 and Fairdale Street Light District; Elizabeth Johnson, appointment for a three year term, until June 1, 2005.

 

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

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

 

There were no requests to speak to agenda items.

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve an Ordinance granting a use variation for a single Family Home on a vacant parcel located at the intersection of Bethany and Quigley Roads in Cortland Township. Mrs. Casella seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve an Ordinance denying three proposed amendments to the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Steimel seconded the motion.

Mr. Sands moved to separate item 2 (the four acre rule) from items 1 & 3. Mr. Morreale seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Amendment. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Steimel, Mr. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin and Dr. Conway. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simonson, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Casella, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. Seven Members voted yea and thirteen Members voted nay. Motion failed.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the Ordinance. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve an Ordinance amending section 4.02C.1.s. of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance to allow 399-foot-tall radio towers. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve an Ordinance granting a use variation for a single family home on a vacant parcel located on the west side of Annie Glidden Road in Kingston Township. Mr. Haines seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve an Ordinance granting an Interim Special Use Permit to Donald and Winifred Frederick for a Mobile Home on property commonly known as 15541 Gurler Road in Cortland Township. Mrs. Casella seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Richard and Patricia Auten for a Mobile Storage unit business on property commonly known as 158 Gletty Road in Sandwich Township. Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Smith, Mr. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mrs. Dubin, Mrs. Casella and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members voting nay were Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Simonson, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Guehler, Dr. Conway, and Mrs. Allen. Fourteen Members voted yea and six members voted nay. Motion carried.

 

Mr. Wilson moved to approve an Ordinance to participate in the Peace Road widening, which would include the Greenwood Acres Intersection, in the amount of $100,000.00. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

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. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Casella, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

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 Chicago Road in DeKalb County, known as Sec. 02-00200-00-BR and not to exceed twelve thousand seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($12,750.00). Mrs. Casella seconded the motion.

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. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Casella, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

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 Brickville Road in Sycamore Road District, known as Sec. 02-181200-00-BR and not to exceed fourteen thousand two hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($14,250.00). Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

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. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Casella, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution submitting the names of capable and duly qualified electors of DeKalb County to be considered for appointment as Judges of Election for a period of two years or until their successors have been appointed as provided by law. Mr. Morreale 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 $1,225,743.39 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from the prior month in the amount of $1,769,216.61. Mr. Smith 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. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Dr. Conway, Mrs. Casella, 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, April,2002; Nursing Home Admit/Discharge Report, April, 2002; Planning and Regulations Building Report, April 2002; and DeKalb County Chief Assessment Officer Annual Report, covering May, 2002 through March, 2002. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to accept a Resolution approving an Agreement with Biolife Plasma Services, L.P. for the construction of a detention pond on land owned by the County. Mr. Steimel seconded the motion

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

 

 

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

Mr. Hutcheson moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Hoffman 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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