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

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ms. Fauci moved to approve the Minutes of the October 17, 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. Metzger moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. LaVigne 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
Presentation by Fred Lantz of Sikich LLP on “Changes to Audit Standards”. Mr. Lantz gave the Board an overview of changes in the Audit System, including the Pre-Audit Conferences, Audit Documentation Procedures, Report Release dates re: record retention and exit conferences. (The entire report that Mr. Lantz brought to the Board is included in the records.)

Chairman Tobias acknowledged the Service Awards for this month.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Lee Community Fire Protection District - Tim Brechon, to fill the unexpired term of Robert Gochee, until March 1, 2009; 911 Emergency Telephone Systems Board - Fire Chief Bill Riddle (City of Sycamore), Fire Chief Lanson Russell (City of DeKalb), Police Chief Bill Feithen (City of DeKalb Police Dept.), and Police Chief Rick Olson (City of Sandwich), all reappointments for a four year term, until December 1, 2011;DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board - Joy Gullotta, appointment for a three year term, until December 1, 2010; Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb - Donna Caul, reappointment for a five year term, until December 1, 2012.
Motion
Larry Anderson moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the appointments as presented. 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 AND ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2007 - 18: Zoning Amendment to Allow Small Wind Turbines
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance to approve the Zoning Text Amendment regarding definitions for Small Wind Energy System, Wind Small Energy Turbine and Wind Small Tower; revisions to the Supplementary District Regulations height exceptions to accommodate towers; and to the Accessory Structure regulations to establish regulations for such structures. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Ms. Vary offered a Friendly Amendment to include100 kw per hour. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Amendment. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the ordinance as amended. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution 2007 - 72: Bid Award for a Bridge Project
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award a bid to the Lowest bidder, Sjostsrom & Sons, Inc., from Rockford, IL., for $427,000.00 for the construction of a single span steel “I” - beam bridge with concrete deck including necessary roadway approaches on Esmond Road over Owens Creek, identified as section number 05-16116-00-BR. Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Ms. De Fauw, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, 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.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2007 - 22: Amendment to the DeKalb County Code, Chapter 10 - Animals
Motion
Mr. Rosemier moved to approve a Resolution to amend the DeKalb County Code, Chapter 10, Animals, with various amendments under Sections 10-21, 10-22, 10-23 and 10-25 that are attached to the Ordinance and hereby incorporated as reference. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2007 - 20: Adoption of the Tax Levy for FY2008
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to approve an Ordinance of the County of DeKalb providing for Tax Levies be it ordained by the County of DeKalb, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008. 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 - 21: Adoption of the FY2008 Budget
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to approve an Ordinance that the monies received by the County Treasurer from taxes and other revenues, for the use of DeKalb County during the Fiscal Year starting January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008 are hereby appropriated as set forth in the attached fifteen (15) pages to the Ordinance for the purposes necessary for DeKalb County to carry out its responsibilities. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Claims
Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month’s in the amount of $2,080,508.35; Emergency Claims in the amount of $357,121.200; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,328,741.62 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount of $389,554.44, which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,155,925.61. Mr. Walt 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, Ms. De Fauw, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, 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. Haines moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials: Cash and Investments in County Banks - October, 2007; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - October, 2007; Public Defender’s Report - October, 2007; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - October, 2007 and Jail Population Monthly Report - September, 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.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
There were not items for new or old business for this meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Ms. Fullerton moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Turner 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