COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

May 19, 2010

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Vice-Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen and Vice-Chairman Anderson. Those Members absent were Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Metzger and Mrs. Tobias. Twenty one Members were present and three were absent.

Vice-Chairman Anderson asked Mr. Todd to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve the Minutes of April 21, 2010. Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Vice-Chairman Anderson 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. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Vice-Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Gudmunson arrived at 7:34.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Vice-Chairman Anderson read an announcement:

It is with great sorrow that I notify you tonight that one of our employees, Johnny James, passed away suddenly yesterday of a stroke. He was the Deputy Coroner and worked under Dennis Miller, DeKalb County Coroner.

Service Awards were acknowledged for the month of May 2010. Sheriff Scott spoke in recognition of Jenny Willis who has been with the county for 25 years. 

APPOINTMENTS

Vice-Chairman Anderson recommended the following appointments: Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb -- Susie Hill, to fill Ms. Donna Caul's unexpired term, until November 1, 2012; Board of Review -- Douglas Johnson, reappointed for a term of two years, until April 30, 2012; DeKalb County Animal Control Administrator -- Paul Augustine, appointed for a term of three years, until December 30, 2013; Waterman Community Fire Protection District -- Mark Rueff, reappointed for a term of three years, until April 1, 2013.

Motion

Ms. Vary moved to approve the appointments as presented and Mr. Hulseberg 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 JUNE 2010

Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board -- 1 position

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

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

Larry Forsberg, of Clare, requested time to speak under Item R2010-11 of the Highway Committee.

Dan Kenney, of DeKalb, requested time to speak about the landfill expansion. He asked for the County Board Members to form an Advisory Committee and include citizens.

John Salovesh, of DeKalb, requested time to speak under Item Ordinance 2010-11 of the Finance Committee.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES 

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE 

Ordinance 2010-10: Altered Speed Limit on Five Points Rd. North of Illinois Route 72

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve an Ordinance to recommend that the speed limit on Five Points Road from Illinois Route 72 north for a distance of 1,865 feet be established at 40 miles per hour and to add it to Section 70-4 of the DeKalb County Code. Mr. Emerson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution R2010-11: Revised Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for

Glidden/Rich Roundabout

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the Chairman of the DeKalb County Board to execute an appropriate Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois for the addition of the Glidden/Rich Roundabout off of Annie Glidden Road. The local reimbursement share for said improvement to be designated as Section 08-00219-01-SP, is $183,912.10. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.

Motion to Amend

Mr. Newport moved to amend the Resolution by authorizing the Chairman of the DeKalb County Board to direct the DeKalb County Highway Department to construct, instead of a roundabout, a 4-way stop at the intersection of Rich and Glidden Road, including solar-powered flashing lights, stop ahead signs and rumble strips. Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Motion to Call the Question

Mr. Newport asked to "Call the Question" on the Amendment. Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Voice Vote to Call the Question

Vice-Chairman Anderson called for a voice vote on the motion made to Call the Question. All Member present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Roll Call Vote on the Amendment

Vice-Chairman Anderson asked for a roll call vote on the Amendment. Those Members voting yea were, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. LaVigne, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen and Vice-Chairman Anderson. Those Members voting nay were, Mr. Chambliss and Mr. Stoddard. Twenty Members voted yea and two Members voted nay. Motion carried. 

Roll Call Vote on R2010-11 as Amended

Vice-Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Amended Resolution

R2010-11. Those Members voting yea were, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen and Vice-Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2010-20: County Hot-Mix Projects & Franklin Road District Hot Mix Project

Award

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award the 2010 County Hot-Mix Projects to Curran Contracting Company of DeKalb, Illinois in the amount of 717,040.00 to resurface 4.30 miles of Perry Road between Illinois Rte. 23 east to Somonauk Road south, and $382,672.65 to resurface 1.19 miles of Peace Road from Illinois Rt. 64 north to Freed Road and the intersection of Frantum Road. And to award the Franklin Road District Hot Mix Project to Peter Baker & Son Company from Lake Bluff, Illinois, to resurface 0.27 miles of Lawrence and Decker Drives in Franklin Road District. Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2010-21: Replacement of Wheel Loader Award

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award the replacement of a Wheel Loader to the lowest bid submitted, meeting specifications: Miller-Bradford & Risberg of Rockford, Illinois, for the provision of one (1) new 2010 Case 821E, 4 yard, Wheel Loader as specified in the amount of $135,650.00 and the option provision of one (1) A.C.S. Scrap Grapple Bucket 3.50 yards for $17,490.00. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Vice-Chairman Anderson asked for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen. Those Members voting nay were, Ken Andersen, Mr. Newport, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner and Vice-Chairman Anderson. Mr. Tyson abstained from voting. Fifteen Members voted yea. Six Members voted nay and One Member abstained. Motion carried. 

Resolution R2010-22: To Apply for FY'11 5311 Operating Assistance Grant

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to apply for the FY-09 5311 Grant. The FY-09 5311 Grant is a grant for operating funding for TransVac. This is required to be submitted through a Government agency and is a pass through grant. That means that all funds are passed through the County to TransVac. Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Vice-Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2010-23: To Accept FY'11 Special Warranty, Acceptance of the Special Warranty for Small Urban & Rural Program for the Section 5311 Grant

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for a Warranty that is required for the county and it simply states that public funds will not be used to provide TransVac with an unfair advantage in operating in this area with other agencies providing the same type of service to the public on a private basis. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Vice-Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2010-24: For Application for Annual Consolidation Vehicle Procurement Program

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution for an application to be submitted through a governmental agency as well as that this resolution would allow for TransVac to procure vehicles from the State at a shared cost of 80/20. That the Deputy County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such application on behalf of DeKalb County. That the Deputy County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file on behalf of DeKalb County any grant agreement pursuant to said application. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Vice-Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2010-25: MFT for 2010 County Striping Project

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to authorize MFT funds to be used for the 2010 Striping Project. The estimated cost of the County's portion of this year's striping project is $184,454.50 of which $92,227.25 will be MFT funds. Mr. Emerson seconded the motion. 

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2010-26: To Amend an Engineering Agreement for Sec. 08-18121-00-BR, Base Line Rd. Bridge

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to amend the Engineering Agreement with Wendler Engineering Service, Inc., of Dixon, Illinois, for the provision of preliminary engineering services incident to the replacement of a bridge on Baseline Road over the south branch of the Kishwaukee River located in Sycamore Road District for a sum not to exceed $38,750.00 A change in plan was requested by DeKalb County to upgrade this project from, a locally funded project to a federal funded project. This requested change will require additional preparation to comply with federal requirements which will result in an additional $2,327.50. Thus, the DeKalb County Board does approve these additional changes for the aforesaid Preliminary Engineering Agreement and does hereby authorize its Chairperson to authorize the additional fees by signature hereon. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

LAW AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2010-27: Intergovernmental Agreement with Kane County for the Provision of Multi Systemic Therapy

Motion

Mrs. Allen moved to approve a Resolution for sharing the costs of a contract between DeKalb County and Kane County to provide multi-systemic therapy services. And, that DeKalb County reimburse Kane County $42,823.00 per year for the first two years of Kane County's contract with One Hope United, to provide multi-systemic services up to six (6) juvenile delinquents and their families with DeKalb County per year, with a charge of $58.81 per diem, for the first six (6) juveniles. The revenue to pay for this program will come from existing revenues and there will not be any budget increase as a result of the Agreement. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Resolution R2010-28: Senior Services Tax Levy Awards, Annual Senor Service Tax Levy Appropriations

Motion

Mr. Stoddard moved to approve a Resolution to award the following allocations for the Senior Services Tax Levy Appropriations: Barb City Manor was awarded $7,950.00; Ben Gordon Center was awarded $21,000.00; DeKalb County Health Department was awarded $28,250.00; DeKalb County Hospice was awarded $4,906.00; Elder Care Services was awarded $73,500.00 for Case Management, Elder Abuse and for Self-Neglect; Family Service Agency was awarded $76,500.00; Fox Valley Older Adults was awarded $67,000.00; Hope Haven was awarded $12,516.00; Opportunity House was awarded $26,175.00; Prairie State Legal Services was awarded $1,400.00; Voluntary Action Center was awarded $214,000.00 for Meals on Wheels and for Transportation. The amount available for this year was $515,000.00. The committee also agreed to take $18,197.00 out of the accumulated funds to equal the total award amount of $533,197.00. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution R2010-29: Support for the DeKalb Area Convention and Visitor Bureau's Guide

Motion

Mrs. Dubin moved to approve a Resolution to hereby appropriate $5,000.00 to the DeKalb Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau for the purpose of developing, printing and distributing a DeKalb County Visitor's Guide. Mr. Oncken seconded the motion. 

Roll Call Vote

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Resolution 2010-12: Updated Family Medical Leave Act Policy

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve a Resolution to adopt the updated Family Medical Leave Act Policy including wording changed for clarity and conformity, and also include domestic partners of the same sex. Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Vice-Chairman Anderson asked for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt and Mrs. Allen. Those Members who voted nay were, Ken Andersen, Mr. Emerson, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd and Vice-Chairman Anderson. Fourteen Members voted yea and eight Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Resolution R2010-32: Amendment to the DeKalb County Email Usage Policy

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve a Resolution to authorize a change to the Email Usage Policy to create an opportunity for user to easily store and retrieve email correspondence.

Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Ordinance 2010-11: Supplemental Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $16,500,000.00 in General Obligation Alternate Bonds of 2010

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve an Ordinance to authorize the issuance of General Obligation Alternate Bonds of 2010 for the purpose of financing the renovation and expansion of the County Courthouse including site improvements, equipment and furnishings, and the renovation and expansion of the County Jail site improvements, equipment and furnishings. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion. 

"A written statement from Mr. John Salovesh was presented to the County Board against the passage of this Ordinance. This statement is available in the County Clerk's Office for inspection and review."

Roll Call Vote

The Vice-Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Allen and Vice-Chairman Anderson. Those Members who voted nay were, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Newport and Mr. Walt. Eighteen Members voted yea and four Members voted nay. Motion carried. 

Claims

Motion

Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of 1,454,302.54; Emergency Claims in the amount of $416,319.61; Payroll Charges in the amount of $3,734,007.48 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $493,336.16 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $6,097,965.79. Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Voice Vote

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

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

There were no items of old or new business. 

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

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