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Minutes of the
County Board Proceedings


November 17, 2004


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The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, November 17, 2004. Chairman Sands called the meeting to order and asked the Clerk to call the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Twenty-four Members were present.

The Chair asked Mr. Wilson to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. Metzger moved to approve the Minutes of October 20, 2004. Mr. Faivre seconded the motion. Mr. Rosemier asked to have the minutes corrected for Resolution R2004-66. The voice vote should reflect that a majority of the Members voted yea and one Member voted nay.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes as corrected. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Mr. Lyle moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. MacMurdo seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Chairman Sands encouraged Members to attend the Egyptian Theater program tomorrow evening (11/18/2004) honoring those who serve in the Armed Forces.

Chairman Sands extended congratulations to those employees celebrating service awards.

Mr. Bockman gave his report which included:

1) The proposal for a Supportive Living Facility on the county owned property on Annie Glidden Road next to the DeKalb County Nursing and Re-hab Center. (See notes attached).

2) He gave an update on the County Health Insurance Projections. (For more detail please refer to the attached notes from Mr. Bockman).

APPOINTMENT

Chairman Sands recommended the following appointment: River Valley Work Force Investment Board - Michelle Villarreal, appointment for a two year term, until November 1, 2006.

Motion

Mr. Wiegand moved to approve the appointment as presented. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

The following individual requested time to speak. Susan Johnson requested time to speak under item B, (Ordinance 2004-41) of the Administrative Services Committee.

Chairman Sands recognized Boy Scout Troop #38 from Shabbona for being at this meeting and explained some of the Boards proceedings to them through out the evening.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2004-39: Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for Hemac Enterprises, Inc., from A-1 to M-1

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance approving a rezoning of a 6.5-acre parcel located on the east side of Genoa Road in Kingston Township, from A-1, Agricultural district to —1, Manufacturing District, Petition KI-04-26. Mr. MacMurdo seconded the motion. Mr. MacMurdo seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Ordinance 2004-40: Granting a Special Use Permit for Production and Sale of Wine for Stiengtunt Vineyards and Winery

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance to approve the production and sale of wine on property located a 11582 Waterman Road in Clinton Township, Petition Cl-04-27. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution R2004-71: Bid Award for a Crack Sealing Meltor Applicator

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to award the bid for a Crack Sealing Meltor Applicator to the lowest bidder, Sherwin Industries, Inc., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the amount of $35,363.80. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. One Member, Vince Faivre, voted nay. Twenty-three Members voted yea and one Member voted nay. Motion carried.

Resolution R2004-72: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Kirkland for the Maintenance on Kirkland Road

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the Chairman of the DeKalb County Board to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Kirkland for maintenance of Kirkland Road North of the Railroad Tracks to the Bridge. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution R2004-73: Authorizing the County Board Chairman to enter into a Local Agency Agreement for Federal participation for the Kirkland Road Bridge (99-00103010-BR)

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the County Board Chairman to execute an appropriate Federal Aid Secondary Program Agreement with the State of Illinois. Mr. Wiegand seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Wilson announced that at the Public Infrastructure & Development Committee Meeting to be held on December 2, 2004, they will burn the Mortgage for the new County Highway Department Building. All are invited to attend.

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2004-74: Annual Request for the First Time Home Buyers Program

Motion

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution evidencing the intention of the County of DeKalb, to issue Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds for first time Home Buyers. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2004-42: Adoption of the Tax Levy for FY2005

Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve an Ordinance providing for the Tax Levy for FY05. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Metzger, Ms. LaVigne and Mr. Johnson. Twenty Members voted yea and four members voted nay. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2004-41: Adoption of the FY2005 Budget

Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve an Ordinance that the monies received by the County Treasurer from taxes and other revenues, for the use of DeKalb County during Fiscal year starting December 1, 2004 and ending November 30, 2005 are hereby appropriated as set forth in the attached ten pages to this Ordinance for the purposes necessary for DeKalb County to carry out its responsibilities. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Metzger, Ms. LaVigne and Mr. Johnson. Twenty Members voted yea and four members voted nay. Motion carried.

Resolution R2004-75: Year End Budget Transfers

Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to accept a Resolution approving the emergency appropriations and budget transfers as set forth on the attached pages. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Claims

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $2,544,055.61 and Payroll & Emergency claims from prior month in the amount of $2,212,299.99. Mr. Wiegand seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials

Mrs. Leifheit moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - October, 2004; Planning and Regulations Building Report - October, 2004; and Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - September, 2004. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair Asked for a roll call vote on the Reports. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

Update on Vet Vac and Drug Court by Steve Slack

Mr. Slack gave an update on the Veterans Transportation and Assistance Program. He said they make 2-3 trips a week to the Chicago area and Trans Vac has hired a full time driver to help provide these services. They continue to lobby our Legislators for additional grant money to assist this program.

Mr. Slack then discussed the Adult Drug Court Program for DeKalb County. The committee has met several times with several Judges and has heard representatives of other Illinois County Drug Courts. They have spent a good amount of time studying the Winnebago County model. They have determined that Drug Court Does work and saves County incarceration costs.

They are now writing a grant for $250,000.00 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to initiate Drug Court in DeKalb County. The grant is for three years and after that it is likely that the criminal incarcerations would more that pay for the operational costs of the program.

County Board Members are urged to contact Congressman Hastert in support of this funding.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Mr. Wiegand moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to adjourn. All Members 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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