County Board Minutes - August 17, 2005

DeKalb County, Illinois

Minutes of the
County Board Proceedings

August 17, 2005

The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, August 17, 2005. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Sands, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Metzger and Ms. Vary. Twenty- two Members were present and two Members were absent.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mrs. Dubin moved to approve the Minutes of the July 20, 2005 meeting. Mr. Whelan 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. Johnson moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Fauci 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
Herb Holderman spoke on behalf of the DeKalb County Veterans Assistance Commission. He read a proclamation addressed to the board, petitioning the board, to levy a tax for the purpose of providing assistance to poor veterans and their families.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Squaw Grove Drainage District - Donald Willrett, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2008; Normal Drainage District - Robert Twombly, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2008; Coon Creek Drainage District - Randy Klein and Frank Engel both reappointments for a three year term, until September 1, 2008 and Clinton-Shabbona Drainage District - Wayne K. Overby, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2008. Mr. Steimel moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Motion
Mr. Steimel 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 individuals requested time to speak to Agenda items at the appropriate time: Ken Mundy, Terry Kessler, Bill Nicklas, Jeff Marsh and Jeremy Carter requested time to speak under Resolution 2005-48 of the Executive Committee.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2005-18: Jonamac Orchard, Inc., Special Use Permit Request
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an ordinance for approval of a large-scale agrientertainment use on property located on the east side of Shabbona Road in Malta Township, Petition Ma-05-10. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-50: Bid Award for a Hip Roof
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve an Ordinance to award a bid to Mike Long Construction of Waterman, IL., in the amount of $46,500.00 for the construction of a hip roof for the DeKalb County Highway Department Salt Storage Facility. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Sands, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2005-51: Truck Access Route Program
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute an appropriate Truck Access Route Program (TARP) Agreement with the State of Illinois for the upgrading and resurfacing of Peace Road to an 80,000 pound route from Illinois Route 23 northerly to just south of Illinois Route 64. Said improvements estimated to cost $1,740,000.00 with the local share to be $1,490,000.00; Section 03-00203-00-WR. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Sands, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2005-52: Establishment of a Class II truck Route Within DeKalb County
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to classify Peace Road from Illinois Route 23 North to just South of Illinois Route 64 as a Class II truck Route upon completion of the improvements under Section 03-00203-00-WR. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

LAW AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-46: Establishment of a Children’s Waiting Room Fee
Motion
Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the implementation of a fee for the purpose of establishing a Children’s Waiting Room in the DeKalb County Courthouse. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE
Claims
Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,918,340.48 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $3,572,412.54. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Sands, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials
Mr. Whelan moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials: Cash and Investments in County Banks - July, 2005; Planning and regulations Building and Permits Reports - July, 2005; Public Defender’s Report - June, 2005; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - May & June 2005 and Sheriff’s Jail Report - for month of June & July. Mr. Sands 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 R2005-48: Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sycamore Regarding Peace Road
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve a Resolution to revise the memorandum of Agreement between the County of DeKalb and the City of Sycamore, Illinois, to include the addition of one-half intersection on the west side of Peace Road approximately halfway between the intersection of Peace Road and State Route 23 on the South and Sarah Drive on the North. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Mr. Johnson, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Slack, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Anderson, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Sands and Mr. Steimel. Fourteen Members voted yea and eight Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Resolution R2005-53: Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter #318 (M.A.P.)
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve a Resolution R2005-53 to accept the collective Bargaining Agreement between the County and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter #318. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2005-54: Land Acquisition
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve a Resolution to purchase property located at 223 E. State St., Sycamore at a cost of $145,000.00 (Parcel # 06-32-281-010). Steve Faivre seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Sands, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. One Member, Mr. Slack, voted nay and one Member, Mrs. Turner abstained. Twenty Members voted yea, one member voted nay and one Member abstained. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
There were no items for new or old business for this meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mr. Rosemier moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Fullerton 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