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DeKalb County, Illinois |
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The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday,
November 19, 2008. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk
called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci,
Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger,
Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs.
Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr.
Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. One Member was absent, Mr.
Gudmunson. Twenty-three Members were present and one Member was absent. The Chair asked Mr. Lyle to lead the pledge to the flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion Ms. Vary moved to approve the Minutes of October 19, 2008. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion. Voice Vote Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion Mr. Walt moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. Turner seconded the motion. Voice Vote Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS Gary Hanson was recognized for his Twenty-five years of service by Chairman Tobias. She then recognized others this month who have reached anniversary dates. APPOINTMENTS Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Mental Health 708 Board - Donna Schoenfeld and Doug Fraley, both reappointments for a four year term, until December 31,2012; Sheriff’s Merit Commission - Bennetta Stearnes, reappointment for a six year term, until 11/30/4014; Stormwater Management Planning Committee - Phase II - Norm Beeh, to fill the unexpired of Don Pardridge, which is an indefinite term. Motion Ms. LaVigne moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mrs. Allen 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 DECEMBER 2008 a. River Valley Workforce Investment Act Board 3 positions b. DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board 1 position c. DeKalb County Board 12 positions d. Board of Health 5 positions e. Union Drainage District #1 1 position PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE Ordinance 2008 - 16: Amendment to the Stormwater Management Ordinance Motion Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance amending Section 6.3 of the Stormwater Management Ordinance to add language to clarify the regulation of water discharged from sump pumps. Ms. Vary seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE Ordinance 2008 - 17: Bobka Special Use Permit Request Motion Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance to allow a Commercial Kennel and dog training business on property located at 15408 Plank Road in Sycamore Township. Mrs. Allen 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 - 18: Nonconformity Variation Request Motion Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution to waive the restriction of Section 8.04.C.2.a of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance that allows a nonconforming residential building, which is damaged to any extent, to be replaced provided an application for a building permit is made within 180 days of the date of damage. Mr. Hulseberg 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 - 19: Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance Relating to Signs Motion Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution to allow temporary of-premises signs associated with special events and activities that take place within municipal boundaries. Mr. Haines seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance 2008 - 20: Zoning Text Amendment to Section 5.06 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance Motion Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance amending Section 5.06 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance related to the placement of accessory buildings and structures to clear up confusions, allow typical accessory structures in front yards, and require “break-away” style mailbox supports. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion. Voice Vote The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. LAW AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE Resolution R2008 - 73: Safe House Co-Application Motion Mr. Osborne moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the co-application for a special use permit from the City of Sycamore to operate a Safe House for juveniles at 233 East State Street in Sycamore, Illinois, and does also hereby authorize the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office to begin preparing a nominal lease between the County of DeKalb and the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit on terms mutually acceptable and present said lease to the County at a future date for approval. 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. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Resolution - R2008 - 72: Senior Services Tax Levy One-Time Allocations Motion Mr. Rosemier moved to approve a Resolution to re-allocate one-time funds for capital needs to the following agencies: Barb City Manor to receive $2,895.00; DeKalb County Health Department to receive $7,100.00; DeKalb County Hospice to receive $170.00; Family Services Agency to receive $5,186.00; and Opportunity House to receive $650.00. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. FINANCE COMMITTEE Ordinance R2008 - 21: Adoption of the Tax Levy for FY2009 Motion Mr. Haines moved to approve an Ordinance of the County of DeKalb providing for tax levies by the County of DeKalb, Illinois. For the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009, the following sums for each specific funds: Mingled Capped Funds: General-$7,360.000; FICA-$1,000,000; IMRF-$1,000,000; Tort & Liability - $920,000; PCB Lease- $175.000; Highway- $2,200,000; Aid to Bridges-$1,000,000; Federal Hwy. Matching-$800,000; Health-$495,000; Veteran’s Assistance-$650,000; Senior Services-$525,000; Senior Capped Funds - Mental Health-$2,200,000; Separate Uncapped Funds - PBC Funds-$475,000 with the total amount being $18,800,000. 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. Ordinance R2008 - 22: Adoption of the FY2009 Budget Motion Mr. Haines moved to approve an Ordinance for the annual appropriation and budget Ordinance, that the monies received by the County Treasurer from taxes and other revenues, for the use of DeKalb County during the Fiscal year starting January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2009 are hereby appropriated as set forth in the attached fourteen (14) pages for the purposes necessary for DeKalb County to carry out responsibilities. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion. Motion to Amend Mrs. Allen moved to amend budget Item #6 to increase the ESDA Director’s Salary from $38,500 to $40,000. Ms. DeFauw seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote on the Amendment The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion to amend. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Dubin, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Faivre,, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Ken Andersen and Larry Anderson. Twelve Members voted yea and eleven Members voted nay. Motion carried. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution as amended. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Ken Andersen and Larry Anderson. Twenty-one Members voted yea and two Members voted nay. Motion carried. Claims Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,881.881.65; Emergency Claims in the amount of $182,475.40; Payroll Charges in the amount of $3,599,850.63 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount of $555,685.75 which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $6,220,073.43. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those members voting yea were Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw 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 - October, 2008; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - October, 2008; Public Defender’s Report - for month of September 2008; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - for the month of September, 2008 and Jail Population Report - for the month of September, 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. OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS There were no items for old business / new business at this meeting. ADJOURNMENT Motion Mr. Augsburger moved to adjourn the meeting. 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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