The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. 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. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Sands, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Dubin. Twenty-one Members were present and three Members were absent.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Minutes of February 15, 2006 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. Osborne moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. Turner 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
County Board Members are asked to volunteer on March 30, 2006 to help the County Health Department test their preparedness. The exercise will be held at the Convocation Center.

Service Awards were acknowledged by Chairman Tobias.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Maple Park and Countryside Fire Protection District - Gerald A. Hartmann, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009; Waterman Fire Protection District - Duane Earl Boesche, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009; Malta Fire Protection District - Robert Gommel, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009; DeKalb Community Fire Protection District - Charles J. Faivre, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009; Cortland Fire Protection District - Robert Jordal, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009; Sycamore Fire Protection District - Tracy Jones, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009;
Kirkland Fire Protection District - Gene Lane, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009; Genoa - Kingston Fire Protection District - Elmer T. Hughes, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009; Hinckley Fire Protection District - Gale A. Nehring, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009 and Shabbona Fire Protection District - Gerry Hinkston, reappointment for a three year term, until April 1, 2009.
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the appointments. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion for reappointment
Chairman Tobias recommended Mr. Tim Struthers for a reappointment of three years to the DeKalb Sanitary District. Ms. LaVigne moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Struthers. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the reappointment. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Faivre, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Ms. Vary, Mr. Slack, Mr. Haines, Ms. Fauci, Ms. De Fauw and Mr. Augsburger. Fifteen Members voted yea and six Members voted nay.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR
There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2006 - 09: Mullins Grain Special Use Permit Amendment Request
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance for an amendment to a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a new grain bin on property located on the south side of Suydam Road in Paw Paw Township. 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.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2006-08: Altered Speed Zone
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve an Ordinance requesting to alter the speed zone for Twombly Road and Gurler Road. 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 R2006 - 17: Bid Award for Snow Plow, Frame, Hydraulic System, Dump Body, Wing and Spreader, and Prewet System for Two Sterling Tandems
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for a bid award to the lowest bidder, Monroe Truck Equipment, from Monroe, Wisconsin, in the amount of $124,914.00. 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. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2006 - 18: Bid Award for 11 Hot Mix Projects for Road Districts and for DeKalb County 2006 Pavement Striping
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for a bid award to the lowest bidders, Aurora Blacktop, Inc. Of Montgomery, IL., Peter Baker and Sons of Lake Bluff, IL., Curran Contracting of DeKalb, IL., and Preform Traffic Control of Elk Grove, IL. Mr. Whelan 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. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2006 - 19: MFT for County Striping Project
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to allow for the expenditure of $82,590.00 of MFT Funds to be used for 60% of the County’s cost for the 2006 Striping Project. Mrs. Allen 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. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.



Resolution R2006 - 20: Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for Malta Road Project
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman of County Board to execute a Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois. The estimated cost for resurfacing Malta Road is $500,000 with the County’s share being estimated at $100,000. 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.

Resolution R2006 - 21: Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of DeKalb and the City of Sycamore
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for the installation and maintenance of a Segment of sidewalk/bike path along the east side of Peace Road (CH34) between Bethany Road north to Illinois Route 64. 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.

Claims
Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $880,520,520.01 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,662,678.77. Ms. Fullerton 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. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to Accept
Mr. Whelan moved to accept the department reports presented with the claims. Mr. Slack seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion. 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 Investment in County Banks - February 28, 2006; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - February, 2006; Public Defender’s Report - February, 2006; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - December, 2005; Jail Population Monthly Report - January 1, 2006: Coroner’s Annual Report - covering January 1, 2005 thru December 31, 2005; ESDA’S 2005 Annual Report and DeKalb County’s FY2006 First Quarterly Report. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the reports. 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
Ms. Vary moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Fullerton 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