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Minutes of the
County Board Proceedings

July 16, 2008


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The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Ken Anderson, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Ms, Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre and Mr. Stoddard. Twenty-one Members were present and three Members were absent.

The Chair Mrs. Allen asked to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve the Minutes of June 18, 2008. Mr. Steimel 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. Augsburger 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. Faivre arrived at 7:34 p.m.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
Mr. Bockman and Chairman Tobias recently attended the NACO Convention. At this convention Chairman Tobias was elected to the NACO National Board of Directors.

The Chairman acknowledged this Months Employee Service Awards.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: River Valley Workforce Investment Act Board - Dr. Thomas Choice, appointment for a two year term, until July 1, 2010 and Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board - Ms. Anita Turner, appointment for a one year term, until July 1, 2009.

Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Walt 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
There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Resolution R2008 - 49: Supplemental Requests for the Senior Services Tax Levy Funding
Motion

Mr. Rosemier moved to approve a Resolution allowing for the approval for supplemental funding for capital purposes from the Senior Service Tax Levy Funds. Elder Care Services Agency and the Fox Valley Older Adults Agency are the two agencies making the requests. 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 Anderson, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Faivre, Ms, Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. 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 $2,360,780.66; Emergency Claims in the amount of $355,056.90; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,521,967.33 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount of $231,952.34 which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,469,757.23. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims . Those Members voting yea were Ken Anderson, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Faivre, Ms, Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen 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 - June, 2008; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - June, 2008; Public Defender’s Report - May, 2008;
Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - May, 2008; Jail Population Report - for the month of May, 2008; County Clerk & Recorder’s Six-Month Report - covering January 1, 2008 up to and including June 30, 2008 and Circuit Clerk’s Six-Month Report - ending June 30, 2008. 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.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Resolution R2008 - 48: Supporting the City of Chicago’s Bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Motion

Ms. Vary moved to approve a Resolution that DeKalb County respectfully encourages its member municipalities, townships and other local governments and organizations to support the City of Chicago as they compete for the privilege to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as to pledge their assistance to enhance Chicago’s efforts. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.
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 old business / new business at this meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion

Ms. Fullerton 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.


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DeKalb County Board Chairman

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DeKalb County Clerk


 

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