Mr. Van Buer moved to approve the Minutes of the February 16, 2005 meeting. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

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

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

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

Chairman Tobias recognized Jerry Lane for his many years of Service to the County. Mr. Sands commented on the work he has done and presented Mr. Lane with a plaque. Jerry then thanked the many departments, County Board Members and employees for the support they have given to the Mental Health Department over the years.

Employee Service Awards were noted and Terry Hannan was honored for thirty years of service to the County.

Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Regional Plan Commission - Village of Kirkland, Les Bellah, as the primary member and Michael Becker, as the alternate, both reappointments for a three year term, until April 1, 2008; City of Genoa, Richard Gentile, as the primary member and Laurie B. Curley, as the alternate, both reappointments for a three year term, until April 1, 2008;

Village of Somonauk, Becky Morphey, as the primary member and Joe Dillett, as the alternate, both reappointments for a three year term, until April 1, 2008; DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board - Pat Barger, appointment for a two year term, until March 1, 2007; DeKalb Sanitary District - Carol Zar, appointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; Cortland Fire Protection District - Roger Steimel, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; DeKalb Community Fire Protection District - Gerald Bemis, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District - Randy Jennings, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; Hinckley Fire Protection District - Carl Wassman, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; Kirkland Fire Protection District - Steve Hintzche, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; Malta Fire Protection District - Roger Hueber, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; Paw Paw Fire Protection District - Harold Svendsen, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; Shabbona Fire Protection District - Wayne Rissman, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008; Sycamore Community Fire Protection District - John Ward, reappointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008 and Waterman Fire Protection District - David Stryker, appointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2008.

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

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

There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members.

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance approving a house on 10-acres located at the southwest corner of Mowers & Malta Roads in South Grove Township, Petition #SG-05-02. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance granting a special use permit for a Gun Club and Recreational Camp (Aurora Sportsmen’s Club) on 753 acres located Southwest of the village of Waterman in Clinton Township. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. A majority of the Members voted yea and one Member voted nay. Motion carried.

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance approving a special use permit for an Agribusiness on property located at 15487 State Route 72 in Genoa Township. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

Mr. Sands moved to amend the Ordinance 2005-08 to say that there would be no limitation to the hours of business. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

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

The Chair called for a voice vote on the original motion as amended. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Lavigne moved to approve a resolution for the installation and maintenance of sidewalks within the right-of-way of Shabbona Road within the Village of Shabbona, IL. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

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

Ms. Lavigne moved to accept a Resolution approving three bid awards to Aurora Blacktop, Inc. Of Montgomery, IL., for hot mix; two awards to Curran Contracting of DeKalb, IL. For hot mix; and five awards to Peter Baker & Sons, Inc. Of lL Lake Bluff, IL for hot mix. Also included in this Resolution is an award for 2005 pavement striping to the Maintenance Coating Company of South Elgin, IL and the milling of Perry Road from Waterman Road East to Illinois Route 23 to Curran Contracting of DeKalb, IL. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, 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. Van Buer, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for various 2005 GM projects throughout the County in the amount of $454,194.00. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, 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. Van Buer, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. LaVigne moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion to adjourn to Executive Session. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, 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. Van Buer, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to return to open session. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion to return to Open Session.. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, 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. Van Buer, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to begin with Eminent Domain proceedings to acquire additional right-of-way along Glidden Road for three parcels of land. Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. A majority of the Members voted yea and three members voted nay. Motion carried.

Mr. Slack moved to approve a Resolution to recommend the property tax abatement for Fullco Industries and the City of Sycamore. The partial, temporary abatement of taxes as outlined in this Resolution shall be calculated by the County Clerk in each of the first three full tax years following occupancy after the County Clerk has determined the value of the property and certified that the provisions of this Resolution have been complied with. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Van Buer moved to approve a Resolution to abate the tax levy abatement for the Health Facility in the amount of $640,183.00. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Van Buer moved to approve a Resolution to abate the tax levy for the Highway Facility in the amount of $208,000.00. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Van Buer moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $986,457.51 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,641,251.92. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, 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. Van Buer, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Van Buer moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials: Cash and Investments in County Banks - February, 2005; Planning and Regulations Building Report - February, 2005; Public Defender’s Report - February, 2005; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - December, 2004; Sheriff’s Department Jail Report - for month of January 2005 and Fy2005 First Quarter Financial Report. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

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