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The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday,
December 17, 2008. Chairman Larry Anderson called the meeting to order and the
Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Ken Andersen, Larry Andersen,
Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr.
Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport,
Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms.
Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen. Those Members absent were Mrs. Dubin, Mr.
Stoddard and Chairman Tobias. Twenty-one Members were present and three Members
were absent. Larry Anderson acted as Chairman in the absence of Chairman Ruth Anne Tobias. The Chair asked Mrs. Turner to lead the pledge to the flag APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion Ms. Fauci moved to approve the Minutes of November 19 and December 1, 2008 meetings. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion. Voice Vote Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion Ms. Vary moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Gudmunson seconded the motion. Voice Vote Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. All Members present vote yea. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS Employee Service Awards were acknowledged by Chairman Anderson and he thanked them for their years of service to the County. APPOINTMENTS Chairman Anderson recommended the following appointments: River Valley Workforce Investment Act Board - Jean Petesch, Mark E. Thate and Phil Amberg, All appointments for a two year term, until December 31, 2010; Board of Health - Scott Starkweather, Dr. Linda Liston and Jesus Romero, all reappointments for a three year term, until December 31, 2011 and Paul Stoddard, appointment for a one year term, until December 31, 2009. Motion Ken Andersen moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Haines seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair called for a voice vote on the appointments. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Anderson recommended the following appointments: Union Drainage District #1 - Dennis Johnson, reappointment for a three year term, until December 31, 2011 and #14 Victor - Clinton Drainage District - Rich Konitzer, Floyd Hunt and Judy Larson, all reappointments for a three year term, until September 1, 2011. Motion Ms. Vary moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the appointments. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR JANUARY 2008 a. DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board: 2 positions b. DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Board: 4 positions c. DeKalb County Supportive Living Facility Board: 6 positions d. Community Services Administrative Board: 1 position PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE Ordinance 2008-23: Amending the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance Section 4.01.C - The Floodplain/Conservation District Motion Ken Anderson moved to approve an Ordinance to adopt the new version of the flood Insurance Rate Maps for DeKalb County, dated January 2, 2009. Mr. Stuckert seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE Ordinance 2008-75: Jurisdictional Transfer - Malta Road Motion Ms. LaVigne moved to approve an Ordinance to transfer land rights associated with a Jurisdictional Transfer of parcel number 3EX0082, containing 1.072 acres, more or less, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 40 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in DeKalb County at the intersection of Illinois State Route 38 and County Highway 31 (Malta Road) and agree to the 4 specific terms outlined in the Letter of Intent from the Illinois Department of transportation dated October 8, 2008. Mr. Emerson seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R2008 -76: Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for County Highway 31-Malta Road Motion Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to enter into an agreement with the State of Illinois for the resurfacing of Malta Road, with the local reimbursement share to be one hundred thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars ($136,500.00). Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R2008 - 77: Award for the 20-09 General County Letting Motion Ma. LaVigne moved to accept a Resolution to approve awards to the companies named in this Resolution for the provision of certain, specified maintenance materials to the County of DeKalb and its several Road Districts. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R2008 - 78: Preliminary Engineering Agreement for Baseline Road Bridge Motion Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Wendler Engineering Services, Inc., Dixon, Illinois, for the provision of preliminary engineering services incident to the replacement of a bridge on Baseline Road over the south branch of the Kishwaukee River, and compensation for said services to Wendler Engineering, not to exceed $38,750 for DeKalb County Section 08-18121-00-BR on Baseline Road in Sycamore Road District. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R2008 - 79: Preliminary Engineering Agreement for Shabbona Road Bridge Motion Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Wendler Engineering Services, Inc., of Dixon, Illinois, for the provision of preliminary engineering services incident to the replacement of a bridge on Shabbona Road over Big Indian Creek located on Paw Paw Road District, and the compensation for said services to Wendler Engineering, not to exceed $37,550.00 for DeKalb County Section 05-00213-00-BR on Shabbona Road in Paw Paw District. Mr. Oncken seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R2008 - 80: Bid Award for One New Cab and Chassis Motion Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award the low bid submitted by Chicago International Trucks of Chicago , Illinois, for one new tandem cab and chassis ($65,000), one engine cleaner with inner and outer elements ($225, 00), one engine warranty for 84 months or 150,000 miles ($1,850), transmission warranty for a minimum of 5 years unlimited mile extended warranty ($1125.00), and for a transmission “t” type shift handle controller and seven way electric trailer socket on rear of frame ($5522.00), for a total amount of $68,752.00. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R2008 - 81: MFT Funds for 2009 Salary and Equipment Rental Motion Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to use MFT funds for salary and equipment rentals. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R2008 - 82: MFT Funds for Winter Maintenance Materials Motion Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to use MFT funds for various road construction and maintenance materials. Ken Andersen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Resolution R2008 - 83: Senior Services Tax Levy One-Time Allocations Motion Mr. Metzger moved to approve a Resolution to re-allocate one-time funds for capital needs to the following agencies: Family Service Agency, $2,988.00 for Electronic Devises to collect Client data and Elder Care Services, $2,041.40 for a lap top. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. FINANCE Claims Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,239,519.08; Emergency Claims in the amount of $560,163.75; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,454, 836.60 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount of $281,440.49 which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $4,535,959.92. Mr. Stuckert seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. 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 - November, 2008; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - November, 2008: Public Defender’s Report - for month of October 2008; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - for the month of October, 2008 and Jail Population Report - for the month of October, 2008. Ms. Fauci 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 R2008-74: Land Acquisition Motion Ken Andersen moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the acquisition of the property located at 111 N. Walnut Street in Sycamore, IL., (Pin # 06-32-281-012) at the earliest date possible for $105,600.00;plus two years of post-closing possession by the current owner. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen and Chairman Larry Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution R2008-84: Extension of the Federal Lobbyists Contract Motion Ken Andersen moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the extension of the Federal Lobbyists contract with Marc Associates of Washington, D.C., for six months from January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 at a cost of $24,000 payable in monthly installments of $4,000. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen. Those Members voting nay were Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd and Chairman Larry Anderson. Fourteen Members voted yea and Seven Members voted nay. Motion carried. Ordinance 2008-24: Amendment to the Rules of Order of the DeKalb County Board Motion Ken Andersen moved to approve a Resolution to amend Section 2-43 of the DeKalb County Code to read as follows: “no committee shall meet without a quorum being present. A Quorum of a standing committee shall be a majority of its members. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. 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 Ken Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. 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. _________________________________ DeKalb County Board Chairman ATTEST: ______________________________ DeKalb County Clerk |
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