COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

March 17, 2010

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Gudmunson and Mr. Tyson. Twenty two Members were present and two were absent.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. Walt moved to approve the Minutes of February 17, 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. Hulseberg 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

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

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Malta Community Fire Protection District- Mr. Bobby Kyler reappointed for a three year term, until April 1, 2013; DeKalb Community Fire Protection District- Mr. Gerald Latimer reappointed for a three year term, until April 1, 2013; Cortland Community Fire Protection District- Mr. William E. Abbot, Sr. reappointed for a three year term, until April 1, 2013; Kirkland Community Fire Protection District- Mr. Edward Peterson reappointed for a three year term, until April 1, 2013; Shabbona Community Fire Protection District- Mr. Roger Frazier reappointed for a three year term, until April 1, 2013; Genoa-Kingston Community Fire Protection District- Mr. Rex Nelson reappointed for three year term, until April 1, 2013; Hinckley Community Fire Protection District- Mr. Allen Bark reappointed for three year term, until April 1, 2013; Somonauk Community Fire Protection District- Mr. Mark Tuttle reappointed for three year term, until April 1, 2013; Sycamore Community Fire Protection District- Mr. John C. Weberpal appointed for a three year term, until April 1, 2013.

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve the appointments as presented and Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Motion to Roll Call Vote an Appointment

Ken Andersen moved to have a roll call vote on appointment: Public Building Commission- Mr. Larry Lundgren appointed for a term from April 1, 2010 until September 30, 2014. Larry Anderson seconded the motion.

Roll Call

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

APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR APRIL 2010

Farmland Assessment Review Committee – 1 position

Regional Planning Commission – 5 positions   

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

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

Roger Craigmile who lives on Keslinger Road in Malta addressed the Board about the Keslinger Road Bridge construction. He was concerned with the length of time that the construction had been in progress.

Mr. Farrell responded that the county is aware of the progress being made and of the local residents concerns.

PUBLIC HEARING

Chairman Tobias opened a "PUBLIC HEARING" with the following statement:

Tonight we will begin with a public hearing. This hearing is being held pursuant to the Illinois Bond Issue Notification Act (30 ILCS 352) and is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to comment publicly on the DeKalb County Board's intent to sell approximately $45,000,000.00 of its general obligation alternate bonds in one or more series. The proceeds will be used for the expansion and renovation of the DeKalb County Courthouse and Jail.

Alternate bonds allow public bodies to finance capital projects without raising property taxes. The County Board hopes to finance both projects without using any property tax dollars and without increasing any current tax rates.

We understand that some here tonight may wish to comment on matters pertaining to the landfill expansion request. Please be advised that the County Board may consider only those comments that are part of the record of that hearing. That hearing concluded on March 11, 2010. We are, however, still within the thirty-day written comment period for that hearing and those wishing to file written comments are welcome to do so.

Testimony may be written or oral.

There is a three-minute time limit for each individual speaker.

Our hearing officer, John McCarthy, has issued the following statement. This statement may also be found on the DeKalb County Website at www.dekalbcounty.org.

"The Illinois Environmental Protection Act provides that any person may file written comment with the DeKalb County Board concerning the appropriateness of the proposed site for its intended purpose. The DeKalb County Board shall consider any comment received or postmarked not later than 30 days after the date of the last public hearing. Written comments submitted to the DeKalb County Board within 30 days of the final public hearing shall be made a part of the record of proceedings in this matter and will be considered by the County Board in making its decision.

Any person may file written comment with the Office of the DeKalb County Board, 200 North Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, within 30 days of today's date, March 11, 2010.

Those who spoke at the Public Hearing were:

Judge Klein- described the need for more room in the courthouse.

Josh Boise, Matt Woodstrup, Peter Barick and Clay Campbell all from Sycamore and Mac McIntyre from DeKalb- all voiced there individual objections to the expansion of the courthouse and or the jail. Some questioned the expense and repayment of the bonds.

Rosemarie Slavenas of Sycamore- asked questions and is seeking more information about the proposed expansions. 

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance R2010-06: Special Use Permit for the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance approving an existing church and proposed addition for the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Ordinance 2010-07: Amendment to Chapter 6 of the DeKalb County Code ( Alcoholic

Beverage Licenses)

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance to amend the DeKalb County Code regarding Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and create a new "Class G- Special Events Caterer" license. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Ordinance 2010-08: Amendment to Chapter 14 of the DeKalb County Code ( Building

Regulations)

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance to amend the DeKalb County Code regarding Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2010-18: Bid Award for 2010 Road District Hot-Mix Projects

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to approve the 2010 Road District Hot-Mix Projects to the lowest bidders, Curran Contracting Company of DeKalb, Illinois, in the amount of $185,089.50 for the hot mix resurfacing of 1.83 miles of East Sandwich Road between Chicago Road and Pratt Road in Sandwich Road District; and in the amount of $66,195.00 for the hot mix resurfacing of 0.498 miles of Governor Beveridge Highway from Suydam Road south of the Somonauk City Limits in Somonauk Road District; and to Peter Baker & Company of Lake Bluff, Illinois, in the amount of $305,655.45 for the hot mix resurfacing of 3.836 miles of Base Line Road between Genoa Township Line to the Kishwaukee River Bridge and Lukens Road between Plank Road and Darnell Road in Sycamore Road District. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Claims

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,021,974.87; Emergency Claims in the amount of $565,613.34; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,623,057.69 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $371,608.94 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $4,562,254.84. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the claims. Those Members voting yea were Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner 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 – February 2010; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports –February 2010; Public Defender's Report - January 2010; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report – January 2010; and Jail Population Report -January 2010. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

Chairman Tobias referred to a handout that she gave to everyone on the Illinois Counties Association Scholarship. The handout explained the eligibility, application, and deadlines of the scholarship.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Mr. Walt moved to adjourn the meeting and Ken Andersen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair called 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