The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the legislative Center on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Sands. Twenty-one Members were present and three Members were absent.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mrs. Turner moved to approve the Minutes of the March 15, 2006 meeting.
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. Whelan moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.
Motion to Change
Ms. LaVigne asked to change a word under Resolution R2006-23, 5th line. Mr. Osborne amended “the” instead of his.
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

PROCLAMATION
P2006-01: In Support of County Government Week
Ruth Anne Tobias, Chairman of the DeKalb County Board, proclaims April 23 - 29, 2006 as National County Government Week and April 27, 2006 (Afternoon) as National Bring Your Kids to Work Day.

On May 22, 2006 at 9am to 1pm, Electronics Recycling will be held at the Health Department.

On April 29, 2006 the Regional Planning Commission will hold a workshop on Development Review Process from 9am to 12 pm

A Farm Bureau Workshop will be held on May 4th, 2006 on Land Use Planning at the University of Illinois Extension.

Due to Lou Stracks emergency illness, Maureen Josh accepted her award and flowers for her forty years of service.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Municipal Committee Members; Area 1- Norm Beeh, Area 2 - Ralph Tompkins, Area 3 - John Brady, Area 4 - Bill Lorence, Area 5 - Joel Mauer and Area 6 - Tom Horak; County Committee Members ; Area 1 - Rich Gentile, Area 2 - Tom Simmons, Area 3 - John Wills, Area 4 - Paul Miller, Area 5 - Bob Drake and Area 6 - Jim Arndt, all appointed for indefinite terms; Farmland Assessment Review Committee - Charles Payne, appointment for a three year term, until April 30, 2009; Regional Plan Commission - Town of Cortland - Cheryl Aldis, primary appointee, Ben Suppeland, alternate; Village of Lee - Dennis Ragan, primary appointee, Jerry Olson, alternate; City of Sycamore - Bill Nicklas, primary appointee, John Brady, alternate; City of Sandwich - Jim Knox, primary appointee; Village of Hinckley - Dan Godhart, primary appointee, Steve R. Mathis, alternate; Village of Waterman - Mike Heiderscheidt, primary appointee, Suzanne Sedlacek, alternate; Village of Shabbona - Don Pardridge, primary appointee and Jeff Westbrook, alternate, all for reappointments for a three year term, until April 30, 2009.
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. 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 & REGULATIONS
Ordinance 2006 - 22: Approval of a License for Landfill Operation
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance request from Waste Management West for renewal of the annual license to operate the DeKalb County Landfill on Somonauk Road in Cortland Township. Ms. Vary 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
Ordinance 2006 - 23: Jewel - Osco Request
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve an Ordinance for clarification of a right in / right out request by Jewel-Osco. 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.

Ordinance 2006 - 10: Delegation of Authority to Set a Special Speed Limit While Traveling Through Highway Construction of Maintenance Zones
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve an Ordinance in accordance with Illinois State Statues that allows for local governments to set special speed limits through construction / maintenance zones to reduce the speed during construction and attempt to maintain a safer work environment for the construction workers. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2006 - 26: Application for IDOT Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to allow for TransVac to procure vehicles from the State of Illinois at a shared cost of 80/20. These applications must be submitted through a governmental agency at no cost to the County of DeKalb for submitting the application. 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.

Resolution R2006 - 27: FY2007 5311 Grant
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for a grant to allow operating funding for TransVac, which is required to be submitted through a government agency as well and is a pass through grant. This Grant is used to provided transportation for residents of DeKalb County outside of the MPO area of DeKalb, Sycamore and Cortland. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2006 - 28: Specialty Warranty for the 5311 Grant
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to accept a Resolution approving that this warranty is required of the County and it states that public funds will not be used to provide TransVac with an unfair advantage in operating in this area with other agencies providing the same type of service to the public on a private basis. 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.

Resolution R2006 - 29: Bid Award for a New Utility Tractor
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to accept a Resolution to approve the bid award to DeKane Equipment Corp of Big Rock, IL., who is the lowest bidder, for one new utility tractor in the amount of $22,000.00. Mrs. Vary 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, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. 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 $1,215,900.52 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,2204,429.12. Mrs. Vary 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, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, 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 - March 31, 2006; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - March, 2006; Public Defender’s Report - March, 2006; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - February, 2006 and Jail Population Monthly Report - February & March, 2006. Ms. Fauci 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 R2006 - 24: Amendment to the DeKalb County Indemnification Policy
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve a Resolution to amend the DeKalb County Indemnification Policy to include the County Collector and the Members of the Regional Board of School Trustees. 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 R2006 - 25: Declaration of a Vacancy on the DeKalb County Board
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve a Resolution for the resignation of County Board Member Eric J. Johnson, County Board District #6, the DeKalb County Board does officially declare his office vacant. Mr. Steimel 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
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 present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.



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DeKalb County Board Chairman



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DeKalb County Clerk