The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, June 15, 2005. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Whelan, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Anderson and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Lyle, Ms. Fauci, Mrs. Dubin and Mrs. Allen. Seventeen Members were present and six Members were absent.

The Chairman asked Mr. Faivre to lead the lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve the Minutes of May 18, 2005 meeting. Mrs. Turner 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

Ms. Vary moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.

Motion to Amend

Mrs. Leifheit asked to omit Item A under Law and Justice Committee

Voice Vote

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

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Mr. Steimel had bypass surgery last week and is doing fine. He hopes to be back for the meeting in July.

The new 2005 - 2006 Year Books were given to County Board Members.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Regional Plan Commission - Dan Godhardt for the Village of Hinckley, appointment for a three year term, until June 1, 2008; DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board - Richard Ubl, appointment for a one year term, until June 1, 2006; Community Services Advisory Board - Melissa Searing, Joslyn Turner, Melissa Garman and Margaret Phillips, all reappointments for a three year term, until June 1, 2008; DeKalb County Board - Jerry Augsburger, to fill the unexpired of Frank Van Buer, until December 1, 2006.

Motion

Steve Faivre moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. Fullerton 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.

The County Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Augsburger.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members
 

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Resolution 2005-47: Installation of a Raised Median on Peace Road

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the installation of a raised median on Peace Road, South of Illinois 23, in front of the Walgreen’s right-in/right-out. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Claims

Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,654,104.44 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,422,374.42. Mr. Johnson 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, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Anderson 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 - May, 2005; Planning and Regulations Building Reports - May, 2005; Public Defender’s Report - May, 2005; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - May, 2005; Fy2005 Second Quarter Financial Report; Circuit Clerk Annual Report - ending May 31, 2005 and County Clerk’s Six Month Report - ending May 31, 2005.

Voice Vote

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

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

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

 

ADJOURNMENT
Motion

Mrs. Leifheit moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Vary seconded the motion

Voice Vote

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

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DeKalb County Board Chairman



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DeKalb County Clerk