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DeKalb County, Illinois

Minutes of the
County Board Proceedings


February 18, 2004


The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, February 18, 2004. Chairman Sands called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Lavigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Ms. Vary, Mr. Wilson and Chairman Sands. Those Members absent were Mr. Johnson, Mr. Metzger,, Mr. Van Buer and Mr. Wiegand. Twenty Members were present and four Members were absent.

The Chair asked Ms. Fullerton to lead the pledge to the flag.

Mr. Metzger arrived at 7:34 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. MacMurdo moved to approve the Minutes of the January 21, 2004 meeting. Mrs. Tobias 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.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Mr. Rosemier moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Chairman Sands presented a twenty-five year award to Delores Groves who works as a CNA at the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center.

Also an award was presented to Dennis Pecina from the Sheriffs Department for twenty-five years of service.

Ken Campbell was recognized for receiving the Pride award from the City of DeKalb. This recognition is for conservation initiatives in buying recycled paper for the County use - thus saving money & trees and preserving the eco-system of our natural resources.

Mr. Matekaitis addressed the Board with regard to the Juvenile Justice Plan. The Draft has been completed and ready to be in place for use by various agencies through out the County. He recognized those members who served on the Juvenile Justice Council.

Mr. Matekaitis then thanked the Board for their foresight in activating this very important project. The document is placed on file in the clerks office.

Mr. Johnson arrived at 7:37 p.m.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Sands recommended the following appointments: East Pierce Cemetery Association - Robert L. Miller, to fill the unexpired term of Leslie G. Miller, who passed away. His term ends September 1, 2008; Regional Plan Commission - Paul Rasmussen, as primary representative for City of DeKalb, reappointment, for a three year term, until April 1, 2007 and Russell Farnum, alternate member of City of DeKalb, appointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2007; DeKalb Sanitary District - Dennis J. Collins, reappointment for a three year term, until April 30, 2007.

Motion

Mr. MacMurdo moved to approve the appointments as presented. Steve Faivre 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

There were no requests to speak to agenda items.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2004-10: Avalon Farms Nursery, Inc. Special Use Permit

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance approving a special use permit for a landscaping business on property commonly known as 11550 North Leland Road in Clinton Township. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution R2004-13: Engineering Agreement

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution awarding McClure Engineering Associates, Inc., of Rockford, IL for the purpose of performing surveys and preparation of plats and legal descriptions for right-of-way along County Highway 5, Glidden Rd., in the amount of $121,800.00. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2004-14: Agreement of Understanding Between the DeKalb County Highway Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board and the County Engineer to sign an Agreement of Understanding for the maintenance and construction or roads with Motor Fuel Tax Funds with the State of Illinois. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution R200/4-15: Bid Award for Snow Plow, Frame, Hydraulic System, Dump Body, Wing and Spreader

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to accept a Resolution approving bid award to Monroe Truck Equipment of Monroe, Wisconsin for provision of a new snow plow, frame, hydraulic system, dump body, wing and tailgate spreader with Prewet System as specified in the amount of fifty-six thousand sixty one dollars and no cents ($56,061.00). Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Lavigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Ms. Vary, Mr. Wilson and Chairman Sands. All Members present 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 $1,298,962.10 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $3,353,315.80. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Lavigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Tobias, Ms. Vary, Mr. Wilson and Chairman Sands. All Members present 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 - January, 2004; Planning and Regulations Building Report - January, 2004; Public Defender’s Report - January, 2004; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report for December, 2003; ESDA’s Annual Report for 2003; Coroner’s Annual Report - for the period covering January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003 and Draft Report of the Juvenile Justice System. Mr. Metzger 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

Resolution R2004-16: Semi-Annual Release of Executive Session Minutes

Motion

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a resolution agreeing to release and make available for public inspection the minutes of Executive session Meetings, pertaining to its committees and County Board Meetings, as indicated on the attached list of this Resolution. Mr. Steimel 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

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

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Ms. Vary moved to adjourn the meeting. Steve Faivre 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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