The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Chambliss and Mrs. Dubin. Twenty two Members were present and two Members were absent.

The Chair asked Ken Andersen to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve the Minutes of March 18, 2009. Mrs. Turner 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 Ms. Vary 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
Chairman Tobias acknowledged the Employee Service Awards for April, 2009.

Mrs. Dubin arrived at 7:34 p.m.

Chairman Tobias brought attention to the article about Peggy Doty in the Resource Bank Magazine for her work at the natural Resource Center and the Forest Preserve District.

Chairman Tobias acknowledged the appointment of Ron Matekaitis as the newest Associate Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Matekaitis spoke about his appointment and the history of his work as first, a County Board Member and also as the current State’s Attorney.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Shabbona Fire Protection District - Steve Probst, appointment for a three year term, until March 1, 2012; Board of Review - Gerald Wahlstrom and Marlin Chaplin reappointments for a two year term, until April 30, 2011; Farmland Assessment Review Committee - Charles Payne, reappointment for a three year term, until April 30, 2012.

Motion
Mr. Emerson moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the appointments. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR MAY 2009
a. Building Board of Appeals - 1 position
b. River Valley Workforce Investment Act Board - 1 position

PROCLAMATION P2009 - 01
May is Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Month
Ruth Anne Tobias, Chair of the DeKalb County Board, proclaims May 2009 as Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Month in DeKalb County, and encourage all drivers to keep our road ways safe through motorist awareness.

PROCLAMATION P2009 - 02
National County Government Week - May 3-9, 2009
Ruth Anne Tobias, County Board Chairman, proclaims May 3-9, 2009 as National County Government Week and encourages all DeKalb County officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county government week activities. The Theme for this year is “Greening our Environment”.

PROCLAMATION P2009 - 03
May 1, 2009 as Silver Star Banner Day
Ruth Anne Tobias, DeKalb County Board Chairman, proclaims the appreciation of the Silver Star Families of America and honor their commitment to our wounded Armed Forces Members. Chairman Tobias declares May 1, 2009 as “Silver Star Banner Day” the permanent and official day to honor the wounded and ill Soldiers of the County of DeKalb, IL.

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR
There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board.

Mr. Chambliss arrived @ 7:45 p.m.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
Resolution R2009 - 17: Approving a License for Landfill Operation
Motion
Ken Andersen moved to approve a Resolution recommending the approval of the application from Waste Management of Illinois for the renewal of a County License to operate the DeKalb County Sanitary Landfill. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution R2009 -18: Bid Award for the DeKalb County’s 2009 Hot Mix Projects
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award the DeKalb County’s hot Mix Projects to the lowest bidder, Curran Contraction Company of DeKalb, Illinois, in the amount of $264,562.50 for the hot mix resurfacing of 2071 miles of South First Street between Perry Road and Gurler Road in DeKalb County and $182,656.00 for the hot mix resurfacing of 1.02 miles of Somonauk Road beginning at Illinois Route 38 and proceeding in southerly direction for 1.02 miles. Mr. Todd 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. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2009 - 19: Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for the Shabbona Road Bridge
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the DeKalb County Board Chairman to execute an appropriate Local Agency Agreement for Federal participation with the State of Illinois for the replacement of a bridge, Structure No. 019-3021, on Shabbona road (CH 6) over the Big Indian Creek whereby said improvement to be designated as Section 05-00213-00-00-BR and estimated to cost five hundred thirteen thousand three hundred ninety-eight dollars ($513,398,00) with the local share to be one hundred ninety-nine thousand three hundred forty-four dollars ($199,344.00). Ms. Vary 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. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2009 - 20: Local Agency Agreement for Federal participation for the Resurfacing of South First Street
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the DeKalb County Board Chairman to execute an appropriate Local Agency Agreement for the resurfacing of South First Street from Perry Road north and east to station 180+95 (north of Gurler Road), said improvement to cost six hundred eighty-nine thousand nine hundred fifty-five dollars ($689,955.00) with the local share to be one hundred eighty-nine hundred fifty-five dollars ($189,955.00). Mrs. Turner 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. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2009 - 21: MFT Funds for South First Street
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to use anticipated MFT funds for the South First Street Binder project in the amount of $158,800.00. Mrs. Turner 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. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2009 - 22: MFT Funds for Somonauk Road
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to use the anticipated MFT funds for the Somonauk Road Resurfacing project in the amount of $100,461.00. 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. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Resolution R2009 - 23: Tax Abatement Request
Motion
Mrs. Dubin moved to approve a Resolution directing the abatement of property taxes for Smart Motion Robotics of Sycamore, Illinois, for three years in the following amounts; in the first full year following occupancy - 90%; in the second full year following occupancy - 75%; and in the third year following occupancy - 50%. Mrs. Vary 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. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw and Chairman Tobias. Twenty two Members voted yea. One Member, Mr. Haines voted nay and one Member, Mr. Metzger abstained. Motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Claims
Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,447,509.00; Emergency Claims in the amount of $43,087.90; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,577,255.82 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount of $308,601.13 which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $4,376,454.75. Ms. Fauci 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. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. 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 - March 2009; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - March, 2009; Public Defender’s Report - for month of February, 2009; and Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - for the month of February, 2009 and Jail Population Report - for the month of February, 2009. Mrs. Turner 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
Mrs. Turner moved to adjourn the meeting. 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.
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DeKalb County Board Chairman

ATTEST:

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DeKalb County Clerk