The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Whelan, Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Larry Anderson, Ken Andersen, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, and Ms. Fullerton. Twenty Members were present and four Members were absent.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the Minutes of January 17, 2007. Mr. Stuckert 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. Fauci seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mrs. Dubin asked to omit Item R2007-17 under the report from Economic Development Committee
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval as amended. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
Sheriff Scott presented two County Employee Service Awards to Todd Merritt and Gary Dumdie.

The Chair acknowledge the County Employee Service Awards for the month of February 2007.

Chairman presented a plaque to Jeff Whelan for his years of service to the citizens of DeKalb County.


APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Regional Planning Commission - Paul Rasmussen, reappointment for the City of DeKalb’s primary representative, for a three year term, until January 1, 2010; DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation - Pat Barger, reappointment for a three year term, until December 2010; Cooperative Extension Board - Roger Steimel, Jeff Metzger, Sr., Pat LaVigne and Jerry Augsburger, all appointments for a four year term, until February 1, 2011; Metropolitan Planning Organization - Pat LaVigne, appointment for a one year term, until February 1, 2008 and DeKalb County Supportive Living Facility, Non For Profit - Veronica Casella, George Daugherty, Eileen Dubin, Nathan Kloster, Ruth Anne Tobias and Richard Ubl, all appointments for a one year term, until February 1, 2008.
Motion
Mr. Rosemier moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. De Fauw 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
Deborah Michalowski, RN from the Health Department and a Union Representative for Nurses asked to speak on a Non Agenda item. She is asking for the Board to help speed up the negotiations process for a fair contract.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2007 - 06: Benavides Special Use Permit
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance for the approval of a horse boarding business, including riding lessons, on property located at 17325 Jericho Road in Squaw Grove Township. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2007 - 07: Whitney Zoning Text Amendment & Special Use Permit
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance for approval of a change to the A-1 District Regulations to include home daycare as a Special Use, and for approval of a Special Use permit for home daycare on property located at 1818 Brickville Road in Sycamore Township. Mr. Haines seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2007 - 08: Baumgartner Use Variation
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance for approval to build a house on a one-acre parcel located on the west side of East County Line Road in Cortland 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.

Ordinance 2007 - 09: Conserve FS Special Use Permit
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance to allow the expansion of a Special Use for agribusiness for property located at the west end of Adams Street in Clinton 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.

Ordinance 2007 - 10: Zoning Text Amendment
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance for approval of amendments to the Sign Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. 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.

Mr. Steimel announced that a Informational Meeting about Water Authority Issues will be held on Wednesday February 28th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Legislative Center.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution R2007 - 14: Award the 2007 Aggregate Bids - Macklin, Inc., of Rochelle
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to accept an Ordinance to approve two bids for aggregate for use in Malta and Shabbona Road Districts. 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, Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Larry Anderson, Ken Andersen, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 2007 - 15: Reappointment of the County Engineer
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution requesting the consent from the Illinois Department of Transportation to allow the County to reappoint William G. Lorence as DeKalb County Engineer for an additional six-year term. Mr. Walt 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
Resolution R2007 -16: Abatement of Taxes for the 1997 Health Facility Bond Issue
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to approve a Resolution to allow a portion of the $976,518 property tax levy for the 2006 Tax year, which was levied for the lease agreement for the retirement of the debt on the 1997 Health Facility Bond Issue, abating the amount of $551,518, and that a certified copy of this Resolution should be filed with the DeKalb County Clerk within fifteen days. 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.

Claims
Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,904,541.57 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $3,200,618.91. Mr. Stuckert seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Augsburger, Larry Anderson, Ken Andersen, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials
Mr. Haines moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - January, 2007; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - January, 2007; Public Defender’s Report - January, 2007; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - January, 2007 and Jail Population Monthly Report January, 2007. Mr. Hulseberg 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 R2007 - 12: Declaration of a Vacancy on the DeKalb County Board
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve a Resolution to declare a vacancy on the DeKalb County Board due to the resignation of Mr. Jeff Whelan of County Board District 9. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

ResolutionR2007 - 13: Amendment to the DeKalb County Indemnification Policy
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve a Resolution amending the DeKalb County Indemnification Policy to include the DeKalb County Supportive Living Facility, Non For Profit, Directors and the County Home Manager. 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.

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. LaVigne 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