The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Haines and Mr. Metzger. Twenty-two Members were present and two Members were absent.

The Chair asked Ms. Fullerton to lead the pledge to the Flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Lyle moved to approve the Minutes of the June 20, 2007 meeting. Mrs. Turner 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
Mrs. Turner 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
Sheriff Roger Scott was asked to present a twenty-five year service award to Detective Rudy Zeigler from the Sheriffs Department.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Metropolitan Exposition Authority - Richard Hall, reappointment for a three year term, until July 1, 2010 and Supervisor of Assessments - reappointment for a four year term, until July 1, 2011.
Motion
Ms. Fauci moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Steimel 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 FLOORS
The following individual requested time to speak to an Agenda Item at the appropriate time: Mark Biernacki, City of DeKalb, requested time to speak under Item 4A of the Forest Preserve Committee.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE
Claims
Mr. Faivre moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $3,442,133.76 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $3,710,513.09. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials
Mr. Faivre moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials: Cash and Investments in County Banks - June 30, 2007; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - June, 2007; Public Defender’s Reports - May and June, 2007; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - May & June, 2007 and Jail Population Monthly Report - May & June, 2007. 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.

Resolution R2007 - 53: County Administrator Compensation

Mr. Haines arrived at 7:40 p.m.

Motion
Ms. Vary moved to forward a Resolution to the full Board for approval providing for an 8% increase for the County Administrator effective January 1, 2008, again on January 1, 2009, and on January 1, 2010 followed by a freeze in compensation upon his retirement in 2011. The Resolution will state that payments are to be made pursuant to a contract to be negotiated with the Executive Committee. Mr. Haines 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. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Steimel and Mr. Stuckert. One Member, Mr. Walt, abstained. Thirteen Members voted yea, nine Members voted nay and one Member abstained. Motion carried.

Resolution R2007 - 54: Strategic Plan for DeKalb County
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to accept a Resolution that the County Board does concur in the recommendation of the Executive Committee approving the appropriation of a sum not to exceed $7,762.00 to contract with the Regional Development Institute of NIU to facilitate the Strategic Planning Process outlined in the attached proposal to the Resolution. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
The Motion to Table
Mrs. Dubin moved to Table R2007 - 54 to have time to obtain other proposals and or bids. Mr. Faivre seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion to table. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Ms. Vary and Mr. Walt. Those Members voting nay were Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Rosemier and Mrs. Turner and one Member, Chairman Tobias abstained. Nineteen Members voted yea, three Members voted nay and one Member abstained. Motion to table the Resolution carried.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Tobias gave a short report on her attendance at the recent NACO conference in Richmond, VA. ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mr. Walt 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