The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, August 19, 2009.  Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll.  Those Members present were Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mrs. De Fauw, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Stoddard and Mr. Osborne’s vacancy.  Twenty Members were present and three Members were absent including one vacancy.

The Chair asked Mr. Augsburger to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Ms. Vary moved to approve the Minutes of July 15, 2009.  Mr. Haines 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. Todd moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.

Motion to Omit

  Ken Andersen asked to omit Ordinance 2009-09 under Planning and Zoning.

Voice Vote

Larry Anderson moved to move to approve the Agenda as amended.  Ken Andersen seconded the motion.  All Members present voted yea.   Motion carried unanimously

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

            Chairman Tobias announced and made reference to two proclamations (as included in the

            County Board packet).

PROCLAMATION

Commit to Courage Medal of Honor Day: P2009-05

PROCLAMATION

2012 Census Partnership: P2009-04

Those on the August Service Award list were acknowledged by Chairman Tobias.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: General Assistance Appeal Board - Lawrence Asselborn, appointed for a three year term, until June 30, 2012; Squaw Grove Drainage District #1- Robert Schoeger, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2012; Normal Drainage District - Milton Lambert, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2012; Coon Creek Drainage District - John Emerson, reappointment for a three year term, until September 1, 2009; Union Drainage District - Robert Mullins reappointment for a four year term, until September 1, 2013; Clinton- Shabbona Drainage District #1 - Robert Buchholz, reappointment for a  three year term, until September 1, 2012; Regional Planning Commission - Dave Maroo, #1 Delegate, appointed for a three year term, until April 1, 2012 and Steve Warner, Alternate, appointed for a three  year term, until April 1, 2010; Pollution Control Facility Committee - Ruthanne Tobias, Chairman, Pat Vary, Marlene Allen, Ken Andersen, Michael Haines, Riley Oncken and Paul Stoddard, all appointments for a one year term, until August 31, 2010 and DeKalb County Board - Derek Tyson appointed to replace Richard Osborne who resigned, until November  30, 2010. 

Motion

Mr. Todd moved to approve the appointments as presented.  Ken Anderson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair called for a voice vote on the appointments.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

County Clerk, Holmes, then gave the Oath of Office to Mr. Tyson before he was seated on the Board.

APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR SEPTEMBER 2009

a.  DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board - 1 position

            b.  Workforce Investment Act Board - 1 position

            c.   DeKalbCounty Housing Authority - 1 position

            d.   DeKalb County Public Building commission - 1 position

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

The following individuals requested time to speak to Agenda Items at the appropriate time:

Frank Beierlotzer requested time to speak abut the DeKalb County Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Dan Kenney requested time to speak about the Monsanto request to be free of paying a utility tax from DeKalb.

            Donna Veeneman from Genoa and Dave Rathke  from DeKalb  requested time to speak about     the Monsanto Enterprise Zone.

            Jennifer Tompkins requested time to speak about Monsanto and asked the Board to say no           to the Enterprise Zone.

Richard Schmack requested time to speak about the Planning and Zoning Ordinance, if there were any questions.

Debbie Armstrong from DeKalb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau spoke on behalf of Resolution R2009-45.

Mr. McClure spoke on behalf of the Monsanto request for an Enterprise Zone to be extended from Mendota in LaSalle County to encompass the Village of Waterman in DeKalb County including area in between the two Communities.

Paul Borek, Director of DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation, spoke on behalf        of the Enterprise Zones as on Economic Development Tool.

Public Hearing on the Declaration of DeKalb County as a Recovery Zone

Chairman Tobias opened the Public Hearing regarding DeKalb County as a Recovery Zone.

            There were no comments.

The hearing will be continued until September 16^th at County Board Meeting.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2009 10A; Denial of the Felix Zoning Map Amendment

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve an Ordinance recommending the denial for rezoning the property located at 16161 Whipple Road in Sycamore Township from A-1, Agriculture District to PD-4, Planned Development-Residential.  Larry Anderson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance.  A majority of the Members voted nay.  Motion failed.

Ordinance 2009-10B: Approval of the Felix Zoning Map Amendment

Motion

Ken Anderson moved to approve an Ordinance recommending the approval for rezoning the property located at 16161 Whipple Road in Sycamore Township from A-1, Agricultural District to PD-4, Planned Development - Residential.  Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance.  A majority of the Members voted yea.  Motion carried.

Ordinance 2009-11: Amendment to the DeKalb County Stormwater Management Ordinance

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance to amend the fee for a site development permit as set forth in the county wide stormwater management ordinance.  The fee would increase the Site Development Permit to $400.00 and would increase the engineering review fee to $75.00 an hour.  Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2009-12: Amendment to the Wind Tower Fees

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance to amend the fee regarding building permit fees for commercial wind towers.  Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on th Ordinance.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2009-13: Establishing Road Weight Limit Restrictions on County Highways

Motion

Mr. Augsburger moved to approve an Ordinance to amend the code of Ordinances, County of DeKalb, by revising Section 70-5; Establishing Road Weight Limit Restrictions on County Highways, and that this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and approval as provided by law.  Mr. Emerson seconded the motion

Motion to send back to Committee

Mr. Gudmunson moved to send Ordinance 2009-13 back to the Committee.  Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to send Ordinance back to the Committee. A majority of the Members voted yea.  Motion carried.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution R2009-45: In support of the Development of a DeKalb Area Visitor’s Guide

Motion

Mrs. Dubin moved to approve a Resolution recommending the appropriation of $5,00.00 to the DeKalb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for the purpose of developing, printing and distributing 30,000 copies of a DeKalb County Visitors Guide, featuring all DeKalb County Communities.  Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution.  Those Members voting yea were   Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mr. Tyson,  Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson and Chairman Tobias.  One Member, Mr. Haines voted nay.  Twenty Members voted yea and one Member voted nay.  Motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Claims

Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of  $1,704,118.13; Emergency Claims I the amount of $797, 695.15; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,862.58.26 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount of $382,372.51 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,746,844.05.  Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mr. Tyson,  Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines 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 - July, 2009; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits  - July, 2009; Public Defender’s Report - June, 2009; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report  - June, 2009; Jail Population Report - for the month of June, 2009 and FY 2009 Second Quarter Financial Report - included with the County Board Packet.  Ken Andersen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Reports.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2009-46: Release of Executive Session Minutes

Motion

Larry Anderson moved to approve a Resolution that the County Board directs the Clerk of the Board to make the minutes mentioned in the resolution available for public inspection.  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.

Resolution R2009-47: Amendment to the Article of Rules and Procedures

Motion

Larry Anderson moved to approve a Resolution to make changes, that are highlighted in the Article of Rules and Procedures that is attached to the resolution and have been reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee.  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.

Resolution R2009- 48: Extension of the Lobbyist Contract

Motion

Larry Anderson moved to approve a Resolution extending the current agreement with Marc Associates for a period of six months at a cost of $4,000.00 per month through December 31, 2009.  Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Gudmunson and Chairman Tobias.  Those Members voting nay were Mr Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Larry Anderson, Ms. Fauci and Mr. Haines.   Sixteen Members voted yea and five Members voted nay.  Motion carried.

Resolution R2009-43: Providing for the Extension of the Mendota, IL Enterprise Zone to Waterman, IL

Motion

Mr. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution to Establish and Amend the boundaries of an Enterprise Zone within the City of Mendota and the County of LaSalle, Illinois to add units of government, add territory in the County of LaSalle, the County of DeKalb, Illinois and the Village of Waterman, Illinois, encompassing contiguous portions of the County of LaSalle, the County of DeKalb and the Village of Waterman.  This Resolution is to amend the “Mendota Enterprise Zone” on behalf of the Village of Waterman and the County of DeKalb, Illinois.  Mr. Allen seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Gudmunson, and Chairman Tobias.  Those Members voting nay were Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Stuckert, Ms. Vary, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Ms. Fauci and Mr. Haines.  Thirteen Members voted yea and eight Members voted nay.  Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

There were no items for old business / new business at this meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Ken Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting.  Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Adjournment.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

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DeKalb County Board Chairman   

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