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

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mrs. Allen moved to approve the Minutes of June 17, 2009. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.
Motion
Chairman Tobias asked for a vice 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 Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.
Motion to Omit
Ken Andersen asked to omit item D under Planning & Zoning and send the item back to the Committee.
Voice Vote
Ken Andersen moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Larry Anderson seconded the motion. A majority of the Members present voted yea. Motion carried

Mrs. De Fauw arrived at 7:33 p.m..

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
Chairman Tobias announced that Mr. Osborne has resigned from the Board effective immediately. She then congratulated Board Member, Mr. Augsburger on his recent marriage.

On August 18th 2009, there will be a tour of landfill facility near Joliet by all County Board Members who wish to attend.

Chairman Tobias introduced Judge Klein who then gave a report about the space needs at the Courthouse. Judge Klein said a committee was appointed to investigate the needs of the
judicial staff and offices that support the judiciary (i.e; all court related services). Two plans have been presented as possible ways to increase the Courthouse design.

Employee Service Awards were acknowledged by Chairman Tobias.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Somonauk Cemetery Association: Karl Lundeen, Jack Morsch, Jane Thompson and Roy Walgren, all reappointments for a six year term until July 30, 2015. Jerry M. Cronnin, to fill the unexpired term of Howard Larson, until July 30, 2012. Wendell B. Chestnut , appointment for a six year term, until July 30, 2015. Fairdale Street Lighting District: Dewey D. Barnes, appointment for a one year term, until July 30, 2010. Edward R. Silvers, appointment for a two year term, until July 30, 2011. Rodney Dale Jacobson, appointment for a three year term, until July 30, 2012. General Assistance Appeal Board: Arden Awe, Barbara Young, Norman Troeger and Patricia LaVigne, all reappointments for a three year term, until June 30, 2012.
Motion
Mrs. Turner moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Stoddard 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 AUGUST 2009
a. General Assistance Appeal Board - 1 position
b. DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board - 1 position
c. All Drainage Districts that are appointed by the County Board
d. 911 Emergency Telephone Systems Board - 1 position
e. Workforce Investment Act Board - 1 position

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

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance R2009 - 06: McQuillan Special Use Permit Request
Motion
Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance allowing the operation of a basket weaving school and a country store on property located at 26271 Malta Road in South Grove Township. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Ordinance R2009 - 07: Amending a Special Use Permit for Ohio Grove Cemetery
Motion
Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance allowing for the expansion of the existing cemetery located on the north side of Barber Greene Road, approximately 1,100 feet west of Airport Road, in Cortland Township. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance R2009 - 08: Amending a Special Use Permit for Bobka
Motion
Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance allowing a Commercial Kennel and Dog Training Business on property located at 15409 Plank Road in Sycamore Township. Mr. Haines 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 R2009-42: Capital Funding Plan for the Expansion of the DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Jail
Motion
Mrs. Allen moved to approve a Resolution directing the County Administrator and the Deputy County Administrator to develop and recommend a capital funding plan to expand the DeKalb County Courthouse and the DeKalb County Jail beginning at the earliest possible date. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Walt moved to amend the resolution to include the financing of study on alternatives to incarceration including innovative full scale home monitoring system. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the motion to amend. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution as amended. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution R2009 - 43: Providing for the Extension of the Mendota, IL., Enterprise Zone to Waterman, IL
Motion
Mr. Dubin moved to approve a Resolution establishing and amending the boundaries of an enterprise zone within the city of Mendota and County of LaSalle, IL to add units of government, add territory in the County of LaSalle, the County of DeKalb, Il and the Village of Waterman, IL encompassing contiguous portions of the County of LaSalle, the County of DeKalb and the Village of Waterman. The Resolution is to amend the “Mendota Enterprise Zone” on behalf of the Village of Waterman and the County of DeKalb. Ken Andersen seconded the motion.
Motion to Table
Mr. Hulseberg moved to table R2009 - 43. Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the motion to table. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Claims
Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $2,094.105.38; Emergency Claims in the amount of $888,944.04; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,640,159.41 and Rehab & Nursing center in the amount of $285.24 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,908,614.07. Mr. Walt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, 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, 2009; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - June, 2009; Public Defender’s Report - May, 2009; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - May, 2009; Jail Population Report - for month of May, 2009; Circuit Clerk’s Six-Month Report - for the period ending June 30, 2009 and County Clerk and Recorder’s Six-Month Report - covering the period January 1, 2009 up to and including June 30, 2009. Mr. Oncken 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 - 41: Precinct Line Changes
Motion
Larry Anderson moved to approve a Resolution that due to population shifts and growth, certain precinct boundaries within the County of DeKalb be realigned as noted in the recommendation attached to the resolution. 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 R2009 - 44: In Support of Establishing a Commuter Train Route Through Genoa, IL.
Motion
Larry Anderson moved to approve a Resolution in support of establishing a Commuter Train Route involving AMTRAK to run from Chicago to Galena, Illinois, with stops in Genoa and Rockford, IL. Mr. Haines seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for 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
Mr. Augsburger moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Turner 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

ATTEST:

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DeKalb County Clerk

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