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Minutes of the
County Board Proceedings

December 15, 2004


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The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday December 15, 2004. Chairman Sands called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Whelan, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. One Member, Mr. Johnson was absent. Twenty-three members were present and one Member was absent.

The pledge to the flag was led by Chairman Sands.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. Osborne moved to approve the Minutes of the November 17, 2004 meeting and the December 6, 2004 organizational meeting. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Mr. Johnson arrived at 7:31 p.m.

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Mr. Sands moved to approve the amended Agenda, on the tables, with the following additions. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Amendment Additions

To add Resolutions under new business to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman, one to Restructure the Committees. and a Resolution to assign Committee Chairs and Members.

Voice Vote

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

            

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Chairman Sands reminded Members of an additional Resolution R2005-08:PBC Land Transfer under the Executive Committee, Item B, that was placed on the table and Forest Preserve Special Committee Meeting Minutes from November 17, 2004.

 

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Sands recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation - Marlene Allen, reappointment for a three year term, until December 1, 2007 and Dorothy Dallinger, appointment for a three year term, until December 1, 2007; Board of Health - Debra Schelkopf, Dr. Mary Beth Shear, and Russell Bishop Psy. D., all reappointments for a three year term, until December 1, 2007 and Julia Fullerton, reappointment for a one year term, until December 1, 2005.

Motion

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

Voice Vote

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

 

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

The following Individual requested time to speak. Gary Lothson requested time to speak under item 2005-01 of the Planning & Regulations Committee and will answer questions regarding the Ordinance.

 

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
 

PLANNING & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2005-01: Larson Zoning Map Amendment and Special Use

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance approving the rezoning of a one-acre parcel on the north side of Lions Road in Sandwich Township from R-1, Residential to B-1, Business district, with a Special Use Permit for an auto repair facility, Petition SA-0430. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT

Resolution R2005-04: General County Letting Bid Award

Motion

Ms. Fauci moved to approve a Resolution to award the material bids for liquid calcium chloride and crack sealer to the lowest bidders as indicated in the Resolution. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2005-05: Bid Award for Construction Equipment

Motion

Ms. Fauci moved to approve a Resolution to award bids that were sought to replace a one-ton truck and one 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup truck. The bid for the one-ton truck was awarded to the lowest bidder, Brad Manning Ford of DeKalb, The bid for the 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup was awarded to the lowest bidder, Mike Mooney of DeKalb. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2005-06: MFT for Equipment Replacement and Highway Maintainer’s Salary or FY2005

Motion

Ms. Fauci moved to approve a Resolution that $677,800.00 is appropriated from the Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for the maintenance on County or State Highways. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

Claims

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,183,972.09 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,580,880.98. 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. Whelan, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Twenty-four 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 - November, 2004; Planning and Regulations Building Report - November, 2004; Public Defender’s Report - November, 2004; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - October, 2004; Circuit Clerk Annual Report - ending November 30, 2004 and County Clerk’s Six Month Report - ending November 30, 2004. Steve Faivre seconded the motion.
 

Voice Vote

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

 

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Resolution 2005-07: Supportive Living Facility Partnership Proposal

Motion

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution to endorse and direct the Chairman to execute the documents necessary to implement the application for the public / private partnership with Pineview LLC for the construction of a new supportive living facility in DeKalb County. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution 2005-08: PBC Land Transfer

Motion

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution to grant consent for the DeKalb County Public Building Commission to transfer the unimproved land, described in “Attachment A” consisting of 6.749 acres to the County of DeKalb. Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

 

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

An administrative Report was given by Mr. Bockman concerning the 25% increase in Health Care Cost and Premiums.

Motion to Nominate

Mr. Van Buer moved to nominate Mrs. Tobias as Chairman and Mr. Sands as Vice Chairman of the County Board. Ms. Vary seconded the motion. Chairman Sands asked three times for additional nominations. No other nominations were made.

Voice Vote

The Chair called for a voice vote on the Nominations. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Ruth Ann Tobias assumed the Chairmanship of the County Board.

Motion to Accept an Ordinance

Mr. Sands moved to accept an Ordinance to realign the Standing Committee Structure. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Motion to Approve a Resolution

Steve Faivre moved to approve a Resolution to appoint Committee members to the Standing Committees with the following changes from that printed in the Resolution. Economic Development Committee, for Mr. Sands to replace Mr. Johnson and Law & Justice Committee, for Mr. Johnson to replace Mr. Sands. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

Motion

Mr. Johnson moved to adjust the Chairmanship for the Economic Development Committee from Mr. Metzger to Ms. Fullerton. Nine members voted yea and fifteen Members voted nay (by a show of hands). Motion failed. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the original Resolution as amended with the change of Mr. Sands and Mr. Johnson on Economic Development and Law and Justice. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fauci, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Steimel, Mr. Sands, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Fullerton, Vince Faivre, Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Allen. Fourteen Members voted yea and ten Members voted nay. Motion carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Ms. Vary moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Van Buer seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

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DeKalb County Board Chairman



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DeKalb County Clerk


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