The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, November 16, 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. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Metzger and Mr. Johnson. Twenty-two Members were present and two Members were absent.

The Chair asked Mrs. Turner to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Minutes of October 19, 2005 meeting. Ms. Vary 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. Slack moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Haines seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Slack asked to amend the Agenda under Economic Development Committee (Resolution R2005-78) to add the word “provided” to the 3rd line and following the word Program.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS & REFERRALS
Mr. Bill Lorence was named County Highway Engineer of the year.

Employee Service Awards were recognized by Chairman Tobias. Sheriff Scott presented service awards to Lt. Joyce Klein-Munch for 25 years and to Deputy Ray Nelson for 20 years.

Chairman Tobias introduced two Interns from NIU who are working for the various departments. Those present were: Jeremy Daily from the Highway Department and Jeff DeVrieze from the State’s Attorney’s Office. Others serving in this capacity are Tom Rechwerdt from the Rehab and Nursing Center, Eric Filipek from the Forest Preserve District, Eric Porter and Rhonda Hunt from the Supervisor of Assessments Department and Matt Gibson from the Court Services Department.

Resolution R2005-72: Declaration of a Vacancy on the DeKalb County Board
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve a Resolution to declare the office formerly occupied by Jeffery Metzger of County Board District 12 vacant. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Member present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion
Mrs. Allen moved to fill the vacancy in District 12 with Jeffery Metzger Sr. Mr. Sands seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

County Clerk, Sharon L. Holmes then gave the oath of office to Mr. Metzger and he took his seat on the board.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Public Building Commission - Dr. Richard Baker, to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Ellen Barker until December 1, 2006 and Mr. Beryl Smith, reappointment for a five year term, until December 1, 2010; Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium & Office Building Authority - Carrie Brantley, Lowell Akers, William Lenschow and Paul Taylor all reappointments for a vive year term, until December 1, 2010; DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board - Robert Krogman, reappointment for a four year term, until December 1, 2009; Sheriff’s Merit Commission - Chuck Kross, reappointment for a six year term, until December 1, 2011; 911 Emergency Telephone Systems Board - William Riddle, Lanson Russell, William Feithen and Rick Olson all reappointments for a four year term, until November 30, 2007; Ben Suppeland, Edward Bowman, Gary Hanson and Carl Leoni all reappointments for a four year term, until November 30, 2009 and Curtis Young, appointment for a four year term, until November 30, 2009; DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Foundation Board - Carol Cleveland and Robert Hohman both appointments for a three year term, until December 1, 2008.
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the appointments. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR
The following individual requested time to speak to Agenda Items at the appropriate time: Roger Hopkins requested time to speak to Resolution 2005-78, Project Oak, of the Planning & Zoning Committee.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2005-25: Oak Ridge Union Cemetery Special Use Permit
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution to allow for the approval of an 11.5 acre addition to the Oak Ridge Union Cemetery, located on the south side of Suydam Road in Somonauk Township. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Resolution 2005-67: Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DeKalb and the City of Sandwich
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept a Resolution for approval of an intergovernmental agreement between the County of DeKalb and the City of Sandwich regarding transfer of zoning and building regulation authority from the County to the City for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Pratt and West Sandwich Road. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. Twenty-two Members voted yea and one Member, Mrs. Allen abstained. Motion carried.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-68: Anticipation of Township Funds
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution that when submitted, Township Bridge funds received annually are not sufficient to cover the cost of construction of a certain project. In order for the County to earmark these funds to come to the County when available this resolution is required. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2005-69: Cooperative Agreement Between the City of DeKalb, City of Sycamore, Town of Cortland and DeKalb County for Participation in Downstate Operating Assistance Program
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Cooperative Agreement for the County of DeKalb, Cities, of DeKalb and Sycamore and Town of Cortland. In order for the City of DeKalb to be reimbursed for transportation services in out-lying areas, those areas have to have an agreement with the City of DeKalb for it to get reimbursed for those trips. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2005-70: Bid Award for Bridge Project - Brickville Road Bridge
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award a bid for the replacement of a triple reinforced concrete box culvert on Brickville Road in Sycamore Road District to the lowest bidder, Civil Construction, Inc., of Freeport, IL. In the amount of $239,112.66. Ms. Vary 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, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-75: Modification of the Senior Services Allocation
Motion
Mr. Rosemier moved to accept a Resolution approving the re-allocation of $11,000.00 to DeKalb County Elder Care Services and $2,000.00 to Fox Valley Senior Services Center and does authorize the Community Services Director to amend the current purchase of services agreements with those agencies to include the purchase of educational services for senior citizens who are in need of assistance with medicare Part D enrollments, 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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Resolution R2005-78: Resolution of Intent for a Tax Abatement Request - Project Oak
Motion
Mr. Slack moved to approve a Resolution of intent to consider the inclusion of Project Oak in DeKalb County’s Inducement Program provided that future reviews of the specific company and project are favorable. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

Motion to Amend
Ms. Vary moved to amend Resolution R2005-78 to allow the abatement to be 90% year 2, 75% year 3 and 50% year 4. Mrs. Dubin seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to amend the Resolution. A majority of the Members voted nay. Motion to amend failed.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution as originally presented. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.
FINANCE
Ordinance 2005-26: Adoption of the Tax Levy for FY2006
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve an Ordinance of the County of DeKalb providing for Tax Levies for Fiscal Year 2006. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Sands, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Faivre and Mr. Anderson. Eighteen Members voted yea and five Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2005-27: Adoption of the FY2006 Budget
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve an Ordinance for the annual appropriation and budget. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Steimel moved to amend the budget that the “county agency part of item #30" of the budget narrative be placed on hold until after the 2006 elections. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to amend the Ordinance. A majority of the Members voted nay. Motion to amend failed.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution as originally presented. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Resolution R2005-71: Year End Budget Transfer for 2005
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to accept a Resolution approving the emergency appropriations and budget transfers as set forth on the attached pages of the resolution. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a Voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2005-77: Salaries for Elected Officials
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve a Resolution establishing the salaries of the Elected Officials as shown on the page attached to the resolution. Mr. Sands 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, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Ms. Fauci, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Lyle, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Faivre and Mr. Anderson. Eighteen Members voted yea and Five Members voted nay. Motion carried.


Claims
Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,209,960.23 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,507,495.78. Mr. Augsburger 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. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. One Member, Mrs. Turner abstained. Twenty-two Members voted yea and one Member abstained. Motion carried.

Reports of County Officials
Mr. Whelan moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - October 31, 2005; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - October 2005; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - August, 2005 and Sheriff’s Department Jail Report - for the month of September, 2005. Mr. Rosemier 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 R2005-73: Official Intent with Respect to the Supportive Living Facility
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve a Resolution announcing the intent of the County to issue, or have issued, non-recourse bonds to develop a Supportive Living Facility. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2005-74: Amendment to the DeKalb County Indemnification Policy
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve an Ordinance to add the Veteran’s Assistance Commission to the DeKalb County Indemnification Policy. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

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

Resolution R2005-79: Veteran’s Assistance Commission Tax Referendum Proposal
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve a Resolution providing for the submission to the voters of DeKalb County, IL., at the general primary election to be held on the March 21, 2006 a proposition to levy a new tax for the purpose of providing assistance to military veteran’s and their families. Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mrs. Turner moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to adjourn. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.


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DeKalb County Board Chairman


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DeKalb County Clerk