The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Gudmunson and Mr. Osborne.


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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ken Andersen moved to approve the Minutes of July16, 2008. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members present voted yea.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
Mr. Walt 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.

Mr. Gudmunson arrived @ 7:40 p.m.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
Jim Scheffers was presented with a Twenty year Service Award Plaque.

A Presentation from Illinois Pork Producers, was given by Mr. Brent Scholl on how Pork Production has changed to make it healthier and leaner than 25 years ago. Illinois is #4 in pork production in U.S. contributing many jobs and millions of dollars in taxes. The main goals of the industry is - Safe Food for Consumers -Well Being of Animals and doing what’s right for business, employers, the community and the land.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: 911 Board - Bruce Harrison, appointment, ro replace Fire Chief Lanson Russell, who is retiring, until December 1, 2011; Fairdale Street Light District - Mary Powell, reappointment for a three year term, until April 30, 2011; Board of Review Douglas Johnson, reappointment for a two year term, until April 30, 2010; East Pierce Cemetery Association - Jack Mullis, John Engstrom, John H. Kirchman, Richard Miller, Stan L. Schumacher, all reappointments for a six year term, until September 1, 2014 and Richard Miller, appointment for a six year term (to replace Merle Annen who is deceased), Until September 1, 2014; Squaw Grove Drainage District - Donald Willrett, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2011; Normal Drainage District - Robert Twombly, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2011; Coon Creek Drainage District - Frank Engel and Randy Klein, both reappointments for a three year term, until September 1, 2011 and Clinton - Shabbona Drainage District #1 - Wayne K. Overby, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2011.
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ken Andersen seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the appointments. All Members present voted yea.
APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR SEPTEMBER 2008
a. River Valley Workforce Investment Act Board
b. Community Services Administrative Board
c. DeKalb County Public Building Commission
d. Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board

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 2008 - 10: Denying a Use Variation Request for a New Single Family Home
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance to deny a petition by the Hackett Trusts for a Use Variation for the 10.2 acres of vacant land located on the north side of Whipple Road, approximately 1,700 feet east of the intersection of Whipple and Brickville Roads, in Sycamore Township. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. A majority of the Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Ms. LaVigne asked Bill Lorence of the Highway Department to explain collapse of the Bridge in Afton Township. Mr. Lorence said it was under investigation.

Resolution R2008 - 51: Petition to Change Two Street Names in Elva, DeKalb County
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to accept a Resolution approving the name changes of two streets in Elva, DeKalb County, Illinois and both changes to be effective October 1, 2008. That the 1st Street name change in Elva, DeKalb County, Illinois, be assigned the name of Walker Drive in its entirety. That the 2nd Street name change in Elva, DeKalb County, Illinois, be assigned the name of Concidine Drive in its entirety.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2008 - 52: Bid Award for the Replacement of One Tractor - Loader - Backhoe
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to accept the bid award for one new tractor - loader - backhoe 4x4 to Patten Construction Products of Elmhurst, IL., who met the low bid specifications, in the amount of $71,900.00. Mr. Augsberger seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2008 - 53: Preliminary Engineering Agreement for the Replacement of a Bridge on Old State Road
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to enter into a Preliminary Engineering Agreement and does hereby authorize the Board Chairperson to execute the pertinent documents. Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2008 - 54: Preliminary Engineering Agreement for the Replacement of a Bridge on Coltonville Road
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to enter into a Preliminary Engineering Agreement and does hereby authorize the Board Chairperson to execute the pertinent documents. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Claims
Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,652,478.76; Emergency Claims in the amount of $763,484.03; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,626,790.74; Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount of $303,682.63 which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,346.16. Ms Fullerton seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, 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 - July, 2008; Planning and Regulations Building and Building and Permits Reports - July, 2008; Public Defender’s Report - June and July 2008; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - for the months of June and July 2008 and Jail Population Report - for the months of June and July, 2008. Ms. Fullerton 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 no items for old business / new business at this meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Ms. Fullerton moved to adjourn the meeting. Ken Andersen seconded the 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