APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
Ms. Fullerton moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Vary 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 Tobias acknowledged Eileen Dubin for having been awarded the Hillary Rodam Clinton Award for Leadership.

Employee Service awards were read and acknowledged. A plaque was presented to Jackie Duval for twenty-five years of Service to the County.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Board of Review - Marlin Chaplin and Gerald Wahlstrom, reappointments for a term of two years, until April 30, 2007; Farmland Assessment Review - Nicholas Moore, reappointment for a term of three years, until April 1, 2008; Regional Plan Commission - Michael Heiderscheidt, appointment as the primary representative for the Village of Waterman, for a term of three years, until April 1, 2008; Roger Steimel, primary representative for the County of DeKalb County, for a term of three years, until April 1, 2008; Ruth Anne Tobias, alternate representative for the County of DeKalb, for a term of three years, until April 1, 2008;

Somonauk Community Fire Protection District - Edward Stahl, reappointment for a term of three years, until April 30, 2008.
Motion
Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Whelan 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
There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board members.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2005 - Amendments to the 2000 DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance adopting a revised Zoning Ordinance and new Zoning District maps for DeKalb County, Petition DE-04-32. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2005-10: St. John’s Lutheran Church Special Use Permit
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a new church on property located at the northwest corner of Motel and Brickville Roads in Sycamore Township. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2005-29: Annual Landfill License Renewal
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution giving Waste Management a renewal of the annual license to operate the DeKalb County Landfill on Somonauk Road in Cortland Township. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.


Resolution R2005-30: Adoption of the 10-Year Update to the DeKalb County Solid Waste Management Plan
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution to adopt a ten year plan for the DeKalb County Solid Waste Management, with a review every five years. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Motion
The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-31: Bid Awards for the DeKalb County Nursing & Rehab Center Walking Paths and Curb and Gutter on Peace Road
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to accept a Resolution approving the bids for the construction of walking paths at the DeKalb County Nursing & Rehab Center and the construction of a concrete median on Peace Road just south of Route 23 (near Walgreens). The bid for the walking paths was awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Curran Contracting Company, of DeKalb, IL. For $32,934.80. The Bid for the median installation was awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Landmark Contractors of Huntley, IL., for $12,512.00. 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, 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, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.


LAW AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-32: Intergovernmental Agreement Between Kane County, IL and DeKalb County, IL and for the Juvenile Detention Center
Motion
Mrs. Leifheit moved to accept a Resolution to share juvenile detention facilities in Kane County and does approve the intergovernmental Agreement attached to the Resolution. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.


HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-33: Annual Senior Services Tax Levy Awards
Motion
Mr. Rosemier moved to approve a Resolution recommending that funds be made available to purchase services from the following agencies in the following amounts for the period beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2006:

Barb City Manor - $2,500.00; DeKalb County Public Health Department - $25,000.00; DeKalb County Hospice - $2,000.00; Elderly Care Services of DeKalb County-Case Management - $18,000.00; Elderly Care Services of DeKalb County-Elder Abuse & Neglect - $15,000.00; Family Services Agency of DeKalb County, Inc. - $122,000.00; Fox Valley Older Adults - $30,000.00; Opportunity House - $15,000.00; Voluntary Action Center-TransVac - $67,500.00 and Voluntary Action Center-Meals on Wheels - $80,000.00. 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, 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, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.


FINANCE COMMITTEE
Claims
Mr. Van Buer moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,131,105.06 and Payroll & emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,541,844.03. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Turner, 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, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials
Mr. Van Buer moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - March, 2005; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - March, 2005; Public Defender’s Report - March, 2005; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - February, 2005; Sheriff’s Department jail Report - for the month of march 2005; Sheriff’s Department 2004 Annual Financial Report and Recommendations for the County and Forest Preserve. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Reports. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-34: Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 3537
Motion
Mr. Van Buer moved to approve a Resolution that the DeKalb County Board does concur in the recommendation of its negotiators and does hereby ratify the attached agreement, subject to concurrence of the aforementioned elected officials, and does direct the Chairman to execute the contract and the staff to implement the changes contained therein. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.


OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
Under new business, Mr. Van Buer announced that he will be leaving his seat on the County Board to begin his duties as Mayor of DeKalb.


ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Lyle 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



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DeKalb County Clerk