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DeKalb County, Illinois |
Minutes of the
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The DeKalb County Board met in special session at the Legislative Center on Monday, December 1, 2008 for the purpose of organizing for the 2008-2009 term. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order. The Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. LaVigne and Mr. Lyle. Nineteen Members were present and five Members were absent.
The Chair asked Mr. Rosemier to lead the pledge to the flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion Mr. Walt moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Stuckert seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair called for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. All Members present voted yea.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS Chairman Tobias welcomed all Guests and new Members to this re-organization meeting.
PERSONS TO BE HEAR FROM THE FLOOR There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members.
RECOGNITION OF RETIRING COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS Chairman Tobias thanked Mr. Rosemier for his Service to the Board and presented him with a plaque. Mr. Rosemier spoke about his work on the board being a learning experience.
Chairman Tobias then presented Mr. Steimel with his plaque of recognition for years of service to the county. Mr. Steimel said he had enjoyed the time spent in County Service.
Chairman Tobias then announced that she was asking Mr. Steimel to serve as Chairman pro-tem for the next portion of the meeting and then she adjourned the meeting of the old board.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Chairman Pro Tem Steimel called the meeting to order. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to all County Board Members elected at the November 4, 2008 General Election.
Those Members were Larry A. Anderson, Jerry Augsburger, Kevin Chambliss, John C. Emerson, Jeffery L. Metzger, Sr., Scott M. Newport, Riley N. Oncken, Paul Stoddard, Ruth Anne Tobias, Mark A. Todd, Anita Jo Turner and Patricia S. Vary.
ROLL CALL VOTE FOR NEWLY SEATED COUNTY BOARD The Clerk called the roll of the newly seated County Board. Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mrs. De Fauw and Ms. LaVigne. Twenty-two Members were present and two Members were absent.
ELECTION OF COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN Nominations The Chairman Pro Tem called for Nominations for County Board Chairman. Motion Larry Anderson nominated Ruth Anne Tobias. Mr. Stoddard seconded the nomination.
CLOSE NOMINATIONS Motion Ms. Vary moved to close the nominations for County Board Chairman. Mr. Stuckert seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the nomination of Ruth Anne Tobias as County Board Chairman. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Ruth Anne Tobias was elected by acclamation as Chairman of the Board for the next two years.
ELECTION OF COUNTY BOARD VICE-CHAIRPERSON Nominations The Chairman Pro Tem called for Nominations for County Board Vice-Chairperson. Voice Vote Mr. Metzger nominated Larry Anderson. Ken Andersen seconded the nomination.
CLOSE NOMINATIONS Motion Mr. Emerson moved to close the Nomination for County Board Vice Chairman. Mr. Walt seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the nomination of Larry Anderson as County Board Vice Chairman. Motion carried unanimously. Larry Anderson was elected County Board Vice Chairman by acclamation.
Motion to Approve Appointments Larry Anderson moved to approve the Committee appointments as presented by Chairman Tobias. Ken Anderson seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to approve the appointments. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.
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. Mr. Augsburger 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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