The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on
Wednesday, May 21, 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. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr.
Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Ms.
Vary, Mr. Walt and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Faivre and
Mr. Stuckert. Twenty-two Members were present and two Members were absent.
The Chair asked Ms. De Fauw to lead the pledge to the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the Minutes of the April 16, 2008 meeting. Mr. Haines
seconded the motion
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members
present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
Mrs. Turner moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. Dubin seconded the motion.
Motion to Add
Mr. Steimel asked to add Mr. Bockman under New Business and have him address
the letter received from the NIGC.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda as amended. All
Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
Chairman Tobias recognized Mr. Jim Quinn who has been employed by the Highway
Department for thirty years.
She also recognized the other employee Service Awards.
Chairman Tobias read a Proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Awareness and
Safety Month.
APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Building Board of
Appeals - Steve Bollinger and Ralph Tompkins reappointed for a five year term,
until April 30, 2013.
DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board - John Rogalin appointment for a
four year term, until December 31, 2012; DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation
Board - Barbara Hoffman, appointment for a three year term, until April 30,
2011.
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. LaVigne 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
The following individuals requested time to speak. Peter Jordal from Shabbona ,
President of DeKalb County Taxpayers against the Casino. He spoke about the
County Board entering into an agreement with the Potawatomi Tribe.
John Horn, University of Illinois, DeKalb County Extension Director, spoke
about the funding from the state for the extension services as well as funding
for the Natural Resource Center.
Chairman Tobias conducted a Public Hearing for sec. 5311 Grant to consider a
project using Grant Funding for the purchase of transportation vehicles for
Trans Vac.
Mr. Tom Zucker, Director of VAC, spoke on behalf of the funding and thanked the
Board for its continuing support.
There were no other comments.
Chairman Tobias closed the Public Hearing.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution R2008 - 34: Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for the
North Grove Road Bridge Replacement
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the Chairman of the
DeKalb County Board to execute an appropriate Local Agency Agreement for
Federal Participation with the State of Illinois for the removal and
replacement of a structure over the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River on
North Grove Road, three miles northwest of Sycamore, Illinois. The said
improvement to be designed as Section 01-09114-00-BR and estimated to cost
$870,250.00 with the local reimbursement share to be $70,250.00. Larry Anderson
seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. 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. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg,
Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr.
Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Chairman Tobias. All Members
present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 35: Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for
the Suydam Road Bridge Replacement
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the
DeKalb County Board to execute an appropriate Local Agency Agreement for
Federal Participation with the State of Illinois for the removal and
replacement of a structure over Somonauk Creek on Suydam Road. The said
improvement to be designated as Section 06-00002-01-BR and estimated to cost
$869,500.00 with the local reimbursement share to be $239.500.00. Mr.
Augsburger seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting
yea were Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw,
Mrs. Dubin, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg,
Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr.
Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Chairman Tobias. All Members
present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 36: Authorizing the Application for Public Transportation
Financial Assistance - The Section 5311 Grant
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for the FY-09 5311Grant which is a
grant for operating funds for Trans Vac. This is required to be submitted
through a Government agency and is a pass through grant which means that all
funds are passed through the County to Trans Vac. Mr. Walt seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 37: Acceptance of the Special Warranty for Small Urban &
Rural Program for the Section 5311 Grant
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for the Warranty which is required of
the county and it simply states that public funds will not be used to provide
Trans Vac with an unfair advantage in operating in this area with other
agencies providing the same type of service to the public on a private basis.
Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 42: Authorizing the Application for and Execution of a
Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution that this application needs to be
submitted through a governmental agency as well and that this resolution would
allow for TransVac to procure vehicles from the State at a shared cost of
80/20. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
LAW AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE
Resolution R2008 - 33: Establishment of a Children’s Advocacy Center Fee
Motion
Mr. Osborne moved to approve a Resolution to allow for a fee of $30.00 paid by
the defendant on a judgment of guilty of a grant of supervision under Sections
5-9-1 of the Unified Code of Corrections for a felony; for a Class B or Class C
misdemeanor; for a petty offense and for a business offense, which shall be
deposited into an account specifically for the operation and administration of
the Children’s Advocacy Center. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Resolution R2008 - 38: Annual Senior Services Tax Levy Appropriations
Motion
Mr. Rosemier moved to approve a Resolution to award the following allocations
for the Senior Services Tax Levy Appropriations; Barb City Manor was $8,000;
DeKalb County Health Department was awarded $28,750.00; DeKalb County Hospice
was awarded $3,500.00; Elderly Care Services of DeKalb County - Case Management
was awarded $28,000; $26,500 for their Elder Abuse and Neglect Program and $31,
000 For their Self-Neglect Program; Family Services Agency of DeKalb County was
awarded $90,000; Fox Valley Older Adults was awarded $40,000; Opportunity House
was awarded $34,000; Voluntary Action Center for their Transportation Program
was awarded $87,000 and for their Meals On Wheels Program they were awarded
$112,500; and Prairie State Legal Services was awarded $3,500. Ms. Fullerton
seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. 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. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg,
Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr.
Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Chairman Tobias. All Members
present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 39: Senior Services Tax Levy One - Time Appropriation
Motion
Mr. Rosemier moved to approve a Resolution to re-allocate $5,000 for a one-time
appropriation to Voluntary Action Center to assist in the purchase of one new
Hot Shot Vehicle for the delivery of meals to the County’s seniors. Mr.
Hulseberg seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. 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. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg,
Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr.
Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt 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’s in the
amount of $1,744,526.86; Emergency Claims in the amount of $373,943.73; Payroll
Charges in the amount of 2,445,909.48 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount
of $384,252.94 which represents current claims and monies paid during the
previous month to totaling $4,948,633.01. Ms. Fauci 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. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg,
Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr.
Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt 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 - April, 2008; Planning and Regulations
Building and Permits Reports - April, 2008; Public Defender’s Report - March,
2008; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - Mach, 2008 and Jail Population
Monthly Report - March, 2008. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote to place the Report on file. All Members
present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Resolution R2008 - 32: Release of Executive Session Minutes
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve a Resolution for Semi-annual release of executive
session minutes for closed meetings held by the DeKalb County Board and the
appointed committees of the Board, Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 40: Amendment to the Marriage License Fee
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve a Resolution to amend the Marriage License Fee by
directing the DeKalb County Clerk to comply with PA 95-0711 effective June 1,
2008 and collect a total of $35.00 for each marriage license issued and remit
$5.00 of each $35.00 collected to the Treasurer of the State of Illinois for
Deposit in the Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Trust Fund. Mr. Walt seconded
the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 41: Certified List of Election Judges
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve a Resolution for the DeKalb County Board to appoint
those persons named in the Certified Lists of Candidates for Judges of Election
submitted by the Chairman of the Democratic and Republican County Central
Committees and include the supplemental list attached to this Resolution. Mrs.
Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 43: Reinstatement of Federal Lobbyists
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the reinstatement of Marc
Associates Inc., as DeKalb County, Illinois, Federal Lobbyists. The
reinstatement of the agreement is to begin June 1, 2008 with a fee of $7,000
per month and an ending date of December 31, 2008. Ms. LaVigne seconded the
motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting
yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg,
Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Turner,
Ms. Vary, and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Ken Andersen,
Larry Anderson, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Haines, Mr. Lyle, Mr.
Steimel and Mr. Walt. Thirteen Members voted yea and nine Members voted nay.
Motion carried.
AD HOC RULES
Ordinance R2008 - 05: Amendment to the DeKalb County Code
Motion
Mr. Stoddard moved to approve an Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II,
Division 2 (Rules) of the DeKalb County Code as it pertains to the Rules of the
County Board. Mr. Steimel seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS / OLD BUSINESS
New Business
Motion
Mrs. Fullerton made a motion requesting the State’s Attorney to draft a
response to the recent letter received from Jeffrey Nelson, counsel for the
National Indian Gaming Commission. The Board wishes to reaffirm that their
intent in signing the agreement with the Potawatomi Nation was NOT an
endorsement of gambling and in no way should influence the decision of the NIGC.
Larry Anderson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Motion. All Members present voted yea.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Larry Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Stoddard 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
ATTEST:
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DeKalb County Clerk
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