COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

December 15, 2010

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, December 15, 2010.  The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Anderson.  Those Members absent were Mr. Deverell, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Turner and Mr. Tyson.  Nineteen Members were present and five were absent.

Chairman Anderson asked Mr. Whelan to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. Emerson moved to approve the Minutes of November 17, 2010. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve the Agenda and Ken Andersen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote to Approve Agenda

Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote to approve the Agenda. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Employee Service Awards for December 2010 were acknowledged by Chairman Anderson: Five Years – Herbert Holderman, Veteran’s Commission and Mary Johanningsmeier, Sheriff’s Department; Ten Years – Joshua Merchant, Highway Department and Bradley Sorenson, Sheriff’s Department; Thirty Years – Connie Clarner, Health Department.

A report from our State’s Attorney, Clay Campbell, was given on the Open Meetings Act.

  Mr. Deverell arrived at 7:35 p.m.

APPOINTMENTS

Mr. Augsburger moved to approve the appointments as presented: Coon Creek Drainage District: Matt Klein, to fill the unexpired term of Randy Klein, until September 01, 2011; Board of Health: Dennis Diemer, D.M.V., Todd Latham, David Philips, M.D., E. Sue Thompson, R.N., M.S., all reappointments for a term of three years, until December 31, 2013. Paul Stoddard, reappointment for a term of one year, until December 31, 2011; Community Services Administrative Board: Regina Harris and Gary Chapman both appointments for a term of three years, until December 31, 2013; Ad Hoc Selection Committee: John Gudmunson, to fill the unexpired term of John Emerson, until September 30, 2011; Pollution Control Facility Committee: John Emerson and Jeff Whelan both appointments for indefinite terms; Ad Hoc Rules Committee: Julia Fullerton, Chairman of the Committee and an appointment for Derek Tyson both for indefinite terms; Community Mental Health 708 Board: Eileen Dubin and Cynthia Luxton, R.N., M.X. both reappointments for a term of four years, until December 31, 2014.  Mr. Gudmunson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR DECEMBER 2010

1. Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board – 6 positions
2. Supportive Living Facility Board – 6 positions
3. DeKalb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau – 1 position (County Board Member Needed)
4. Community Services Administrative Board – 1 position
5. Community Mental Health 708 Board – 1 position (For a County Board Representative)

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 2010-26: Hardt Special Use Permit for a Dog Kennel

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to allow the operation of a dog breeding and board business on property located at 6377 East Clare Road in Mayfield Township. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE 

Resolution R2010-61: Award for 2011 General County Letting

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to award the 2011 General County Letting for specified materials to Sicalco, LTD of Hinsdale, Illinois, who submitted the lowest bid meeting specification for liquid calcium chloride in the amount of $285.97 per flake ton. Mr. Foster seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the motion.  Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Anderson.  All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2010-62: MFT for Winter Maintenance Materials

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to authorize the expenditure of MFT funds for the purchase of winter maintenance materials in the amount of $500,000.00.  Mrs. Fullerton seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2010-63: MFT for Salary and Equipment Rental

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to authorize the expenditure of MFT funds for salary and equipment rental in the amount of $696,700.00.  Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Anderson. Those Members voting nay were Ken Andersen, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg and Mr. Oncken.  Sixteen Members voted yea and four voted nay. Motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Claims

Motion

Mr. Newport moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of 1,145,251.83; Emergency Claims in the amount of $500,883.69; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,682,670.26; and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $326,532.62 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $4,655,338.40. Mr. Oncken seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the claims. Those Members voting yea were Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials

Motion

Mr. Newport moved to place on file the following reports of County officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks for – November 2010; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - November 2010; Public Defender’s Report - October 2010; Jail Population Report - October 2010. Court Services Adult and Juvenile Reports – October 2010.  Ms. Fauci 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 R2010-64: Cancellation of the January 2011 County Board Meeting

Motion

Mrs. Tobias moved that the DeKalb County Board approves the cancellation of its regularly scheduled January 19, 2011 meeting in the interest of reducing expenditures. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion. A two-thirds vote was needed to pass the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Newport, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Anderson. Those Members voting nay were Ken Andersen, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Oncken and Mrs. Allen.  Eleven Members voted yea and nine Members voted nay. Motion failed. 

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS 

There were no items of old or new business.

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Whelan 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