COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

July 21, 2010

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, July 21, 2010. The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Chambliss and Mr. Stuckert. Twenty two Members were present and two absent.

Chairman Tobias asked Mr. Todd to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. Todd moved to approve the Minutes of June 16, 2010. Ms. Vary 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. Tyson moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.

Motion to Add Item to Agenda

Mr. Walt moved to add the Vulcan Special Use Permit to the Agenda so it can be sent back to the Planning and Zoning Committee. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote on the Motion to Amend the Agenda

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

Voice Vote to Approve Agenda

Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on to approve the original Agenda. The majority of Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Proclamation P2010-02: To Congratulate the Sycamore High School Rugby Football Club on Wining the Tier 2 State High School Championship.

Chairman Tobias read a proclamation then presented a plaque to members and coaches of the Sycamore High School Rugby Football Club and congratulated them on their successful season.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Chairman Tobias recognized the County Employee Service Awards for the month of July 2010.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointment: East Pierce Cemetery Association – Roger Klein, reappointed for a term of sex years, until July 31, 2016; Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium And Office Building Authority – Richard Hall, reappointed for a term of three years, until July 31, 2013; Community Services Administrative Board – Ken Mundy and Kris Polvsen, both appointed for indefinite terms.

Motion

Larry Anderson moved to approve the appointments as presented and Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR AUGUST 2010

All Drainage Districts

Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board – 1 position

Community Services Administrative Board – 5 positions

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

There were no persons requesting time to speak to Agenda Items at the appropriate time

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2010-13: Byrd Special Use Permit Request

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance to allow a home day care on property located at 28352 State Rte. 23 in Sycamore Township, said property being zoned A-1, Agricultural District. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chairman called for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members presented voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. 

Ordinance 2010-14: Amendment to Section 14-3 of the DeKalb County Code

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance amending Section 14-3 of the DeKalb County Code regarding life/safety standards for day care homes through the adoption of Appendix M of the International Residential Code. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution R2010-41: Fifteen Year Update to the DeKalb County Solid Waste Management

Plan

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve a Resolution per the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act of 1988, each Illinois County is to prepare, adopt and implement a twenty year solid waste management plan and it also requires that adopted “Plans” be reviewed and updates done every 5 years. Therefore, this recommendation is for the adoption of the Fifteen Year Plan Update by the DeKalb County Board. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2010-42: Award Resolution for South Grove Road District TARP Project

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award the resurfacing of Clare Road in South Grove Road District to the lowest bidder Curran Contracting Company, from DeKalb, Illinois in the amount of $156,957.00. Mr. Emerson seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2010-43: Award for Kane Road Bridge Project

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award the replacement of a box culvert on Kane Road in Clinton Road District to the lowest bidder, William Charles Construction Company, from Loves Park, Illinois in the amount of $103,630.23. Mr. Todd seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2010-16: To Provide for Public Transportation in DeKalb County

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve an Ordinance that The Illinois Compiled Statutes 740/2-1 et. Seq. authorizes a county to provide for public transportation within the county limits. This Ordinance authorizes the DeKalb County Deputy County Administrator to execute and file on behalf of DeKalb County a Grant Application and to file all required Grant Agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation Department. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2010-45: Flexible Benefit Plan Amendment

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve a Resolution amending the DeKalb County Flexible Benefit Plan to include Article II “Michelle’s Plan”, Article III “Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act”, and Article IV “Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act”. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Claims

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of 2,537,408.39; Emergency Claims in the amount of $403,877.19; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,692,342.28 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $362,452.01 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,996,079.87. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion. 

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to place on file the following reports of County officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - June 2010; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - June 2010; Public Defender’s Report - June 2010; Jail Population Report - June 2010. Circuit Clerk’s Six Month Report- For the period ending June 30, 2010; Circuit Clerk’s AMENDED Six Month Report- For the period ending December 31, 2009; County Clerk and Recorder’s Six Month Report- Covering the period from January 1, 2010 up to and including June 30, 2010. Mr. Tyson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chairman called for a voice vote on the reports of county officials. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Resolution 2010-44: Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DeKalb and the

DeKalb Park District

Motion

Larry Anderson moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the transfer of land, 1/5 interest in the property, from the original 1979 Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DeKalb, the City of DeKalb and the DeKalb Park District, to the DeKalb Park District. The DeKalb County Executive Committee does recommend that the County Board approve this Resolution authorizing the Chairman, with the assistance of the DeKalb County State’s Attorney, to transfer the County’s residual interest (Parcel #08-14-226-004) without any additional compensation and to preserve the original covenants running with that land. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Chairman Tobias called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously. 

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS 

Motion

Mr. Oncken moved to have Vulcan Special Use Permit added to the Planning and Zoning Committee meeting for next week. With an addition that State’s Attorney be present at the meeting as well. Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion

Mr. Augsburger moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Oncken seconded the motion.