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DeKalb County, Illinois |
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The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on
Wednesday, January 16, 2008. 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, Ms. Fauci, Ms.
Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne,
Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and
Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Faivre, Mr. Haines, Ms. LaVigne
and Mr. Steimel. Twenty Members were present and four Members were absent. The Chair asked Mr. Stuckert to lead the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion Ms. Turner moved to approve the Minutes of the December 19, 2008 meeting. Mr. Walt seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of Minutes. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion Mr. Stuckert moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Fauci 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 Service Awards were acknowledged by Chairman Tobias and then she presented a Twenty-five year plaque to Karen Hills from the Health Department. Karen spoke briefly about her twenty-five years and how she appreciated working with Karen Grush. APPOINTMENTS Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Supportive Living Facility Organization - Veronica Casella, George Daugherty, Eileen Dubin, Ronald Klein, Nate Kloster, Ruth Anne Tobias and Richard Ubl, all reappointments for a one year term, until January 1, 2009. Motion Mr. Hulseberg moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. Vary seconded the motion. Voice Vote Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the appointments. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR John Horn representing the DeKalb County University of Illinois Extension Office spoke about special workshops and programs being offered through his office. Dr. Purdy from Shabbona spoke on behalf of the Citizens of Shabbona and asked questions regarding the Indians proposed gambling facility in their area. He presented the Board with a copy of his comments. Lynn Pickwell from Shabbona, spoke on the economic impart of a Gambling Casino in the County. Ed Leeney from Waterman / Shabbona area spoke about the lack of environmental protection in the agreement with the Pottawatomi Nation. “Should the tribe wait for NIGC findings before beginning to build?” Joe Bussone of Sycamore spoke against the agreement with the tribe and encouraged the Board to seek additional expert advice before signing the agreement. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE Claims Mr. Augsburger moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $990,346.25; Emergency Claims in the amount of $386..026.10; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,470,874.21 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount of $283,718.55 which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $4,130,965.11. Mr. Osborne 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, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, 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. Augsburger moved to place on file the following repots of County Officials: Cash and Investments in County Banks - December 31, 2007; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - December, 2007; Public Defender’s Report - November, 2007; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - November, 2007 and Jail Population Monthly Report - November, 2007; Circuit Clerk’s Report - for the thirteenth month period ending December 31, 2007 and County Clerk’s Report - for the seven month period covering June 1, 2007 thru December 31, 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. Mr. Bockman introduced Molly O’Toole of O’Toole & Associates. Ms. O’Toole presented the proposed Hazard Mitigation Plan. Each Board Member was given a CD with the plan and one copy is included with these minutes. HAZARD MITIGATION COMMITTEE Resolution 2008 -02: Adoption of DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Plan Motion Ms. Vary moved to approve a Resolution adopting the findings and recommendations of the DeKalb County Hazard Mitigation Committee by Molly O’Toole of O’Toole & Associates. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion. Additionally a permanent advisory board is hereby created. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. 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. Walt 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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