The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Whelan, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Tolene, 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 twenty-four County Board Members were present.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the Minutes of August 16, 2006 meeting. Mrs. Dubin 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. Whelan moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Fullerton 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 Service Awards were presented to Jane Lux from the Health Department for twenty five years of service and also to Marci Zanellato for thirty years of service.

Karen Grush introduced both ladies who then spoke about their jobs in the department.

Additionally, Chairman Tobias acknowledged all service awards for the month.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Community Mental Health Board - Cynthia Luxton, RN, MS, appointed for a four year term, until December 31, 2010; Victor - Adams Drainage District - Bill Coultrip, Brian Miller, both reappointments for a three year term, until September 1, 2009; Community Services Administrative Board - Dawn Littlefield, appointment for a three year term, until July 1, 2009 and Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb - Brian Bemis, reappointment for a five year term, until November 1, 2001.
Motion
Mrs. Turner 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
There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2006-19: Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Sign Regulations
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance amending the Sign Regulations of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance to correct an inconsistency and to allow commercial uses in agricultural districts to have two signs. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Resolution R2006 - 51: DeKalb County Human Services Initiative Assessment
Motion
Mr. Rosemier moved to approve a Resolution allowing the use of $2,500.00 in Senior Services Tax levy funds for the senior services portion of Phase I of the comprehensive study of the human services system in DeKalb County. Ms. Tolene 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, Ms. Tolene, 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 and Mrs. Allen. Twenty-three Members voted yea and one Member, Chairman Tobias abstained. Motion carried.

FINANCE
Claims
Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $2,730,667.56. And Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,817,564.91. Mr. Rosemier 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, Ms. Tolene, 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.

Reports of County Officials
Mr. Whelan moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - August, 2006; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - August, 2006; Public Defender’s Report - August, 2006; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - July, 2006; Jail Population Monthly Report - August, 2006; FY 2006 Third Quarter Financial Report and Audit Report No. 69 Covering the Receipt and Disbursement of Motor Fuel Tax Funds by DeKalb County Districts - for the period beginning January 1, 2002 and ending December 31, 2005 and is on file in the County Clerks Office. Ms. Vary 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.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Resolution R2006 - 52: Release of Executive
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the annual release of executive session minutes for closed meetings held by the DeKalb County Board and the appointed committees of the Board are as follows: Executive Committee Meetings of: 01/13/2004; 09/07/2004; 10/12/2004; 04/12/2004; Finance Committee Meeting of: 09/01/2004; Forest Preserve Committee Meeting of : 03/31/2005; Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting of: 09/22/2004 and County Highway Committee Meeting of: 09/02/2004. 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.

Resolution R2006 - 53: Creation of a Hazard Mitigation Committee
Motion
Mr. Sands moved to approve a Resolution that DeKalb County has been chosen to receive a planning grant from FEMA through IEMA to prepare a countywide all hazards mitigation plan. This effort will utilize a creation of a committee consisting of county and municipal members as well as the general public and the Red Cross. 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 - 54: Hazard Mitigation Grant and Engagement of Molly O’Toole and Associates, Ltd.
Motion
Mr. Sands move to approve a Resolution with the creation of the Hazard Mitigation Committee it will identify and prioritize all natural and manmade potential disasters. The participation in this process will make the County and those municipalities who choose to participate, eligible to apply for federal funds to mitigate known hazards in advance of an actual disaster. The County will utilize Molly O’Toole and Associates Ltd., to perfect and submit the County’s application. Mr. Rosemier 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. Ms. Vary 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