County Board Minutes - August 16, 2006

DeKalb County, Illinois

Minutes of the
County Board Proceedings

August 16, 2006

The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. 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, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Sands, Ms. Tolene and Mrs. Turner. Twenty- Members were present and four Members were absent.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve the Minutes of the July 19, 2006 meeting. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members present voted yea.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Vary 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
All Members are invited to a Legislative Luncheon on August 24, 2006 at 12:00 noon in the Legislative Center. Included at the Meeting will be representatives from Boone, Kendall and Grundy Counties.

This month’s Employee Service Awards were recognized by the Chairman.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Metropolitan Exposition Authority - Alexander Nerad, to fill the unexpired term of Carrie Brantley, until September 1, 2010; Board of Review - Douglas Johnson, reappointment for a two year term, until September 1,2008; Squaw Grove Drainage District #1 - Robert Schoger, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2009; Union Drainage District #1 - William Mullins, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2009; Coon Creek Drainage District - John C. Emerson, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2009; Normal Drainage District - Milton Lambert, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2009 and Clinton-Shabbona Drainage District - Robert Buchholz, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2009.

Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Faivre 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.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2006 - 18: Vodden Interim Special Use Permit Request
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance for approval of a mobile home for a dependent relative, to be located behind the house at 4063 Governor Beveridge Highway 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.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution 2006 - 50: Bid Award for Two Pick-Up Trucks
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award the bid to Mike Mooney, Inc., of DeKalb for provision of one (1) new ½ ton 4x4, extended cab short box pick-up truck as specified in the amount of twenty-one thousand two hundred fifty-three dollars and fifty-one cents ($21,253.51) and provision of one (1) new 3/4 ton 4x4, extended cab long box pick-up truck as specified in the amount of twenty-five thousand sixty-three dollars and sixty-nine cents ($25,063.69). Mr. Whelan 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, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Resolution 2006 - 45: 3M Tax Abatement
Motion
Mr. Slack moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the tax abatement incentive program for 3M within the City of DeKalb and the County of DeKalb. That the abatements are limited to this specific project for a term of not to exceed five years following completion and occupancy of the structure and are limited to 90% of the taxes in the first full year; 80% of the taxes in the second full tax year; 70% of the taxes in the third full tax year; 60% of the taxes in the fourth full tax year; and 50% of the taxes in the fifth full tax year. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.

Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Resolution R2006 - 46: Panduit Tax Abatement
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the tax abatement incentive program for Panduit within the City of DeKalb and the County of DeKalb. The abatements are limited to this specific project for a term of not to exceed five years following completion and occupancy of the structure and are limited to 90% of the taxes in the first full year; 80% of the taxes in the second full tax year; 70% of the taxes in the third full tax year; 60% of the taxes in the fourth full tax year; and 50% of the taxes in the fifth full year. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion unanimously.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Resolution R2006 - 47: Bidder’s Preference Policy
Motion
Mr. Slack moved to approve a Resolution establishing a public policy of giving preference to DeKalb County bidders in all instances that the prices and quality of goods and services are equal. Mr. Haines seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice 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 $1,843,972.37 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,476,414.49. Mrs. Leifheit 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, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, 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 - July, 2006; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - July, 2006; Public Defender’s Report - July, 2006 Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - July, 2006 and Jail Population Monthly Report - July, 2006. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote to place the reports on file. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2006 - 48: Establishment of Drug Court Fees
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve a Resolution allowing the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk to collect a mandatory fee of $5.00 from all defendants upon a judgment of guilty or a grant of supervision for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code or a violation of a similar provision contained in a county or municipal ordinance committed in DeKalb County, Illinois, per Illinois State law (55ILCS 5/5-1101) and that all funds collected shall be deposited in a fund to be appropriated annually by the DeKalb County Board for the exclusive purpose of operating and administering the DeKalb County Drug Court. 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.

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. 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

ATTEST:

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DeKalb County Clerk