EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MINUTES

April 13, 2010

The Executive Committee of the DeKalb County Board met on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 5:00p.m. at the Administration Building’s Conference Room East.  Chairman Ruth Anne Tobias called the meeting to order. Members present were Marlene Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Eileen Dubin, Julia Fauci, and Jeff Metzger, Sr.   The committee asked Mr. Hulseberg to sit in for Mike Haines, Chairman of the Finance Committee and Mr. Augsburger to sit in for Pat LaVigne, Chairman of the County Highway Committee.  Others present were Ray Bockman, Gary Hanson, Steve Walt, Derek Tyson, Jeff Whelan, Pat Vary, Riley Oncken, Jim Quinn, Mark Volk, Paul Stoddard, Anita Turner and Mark Todd.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

          Mr. Hulseberg said that he was in attendance at the meeting in March and asked to have his name added to the minutes. 

          Moved by Mr. Metzger, Sr., seconded by Mr. Anderson, and it was carried unanimously to approve the amended minutes from March 2010.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

          Moved by Mr. Hulseberg, seconded by Mr. Augsburger, and it was carried unanimously to approve the agenda.

APPOINTMENTS

1.)  Regional Plan Commission:                   Linda Swenson, Primary Representative

Roger Bosworth, Secondary Representative for the Village of Waterman, for terms of 3 years, until 04/01/2013.

Jerry Thompson, Primary Representative

Anita Sorensen, Secondary Representative,

for the Village of Malta, for terms of 2 years until 04/01/2012.

Kathleen Curtis, Primary Representative

Suzanne Fahnestock, Secondary Representative for the Village of Maple Park, for terms of  3 years, until

04/01/2013.

Derek Hiland, Primary Representative,

Rudy Espiritu, Secondary Representative for the City of DeKalb, appointments for terms of  3  years, until 04/01/2013.

Frank Altmaier, Primary Representative

For the Village of Kingston, for a term of 1 year term until 04/01/2011.

b.)   Cooperative Extension Unit:       Mr. John Emerson, appointment for a

term of  4 years, until 02/01/2014.

c.)  DeKalb County Farmland

      Assessment Review Committee: Mr. Kent Wesson, reappointment for a

term of 3 years, until 04/30/2013.

Appointments expiring for MAY 2010:

1. DeKalb County Board of Review– 1 position
2. Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board – 1 position

          Moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Allen, and it was carried unanimously to forward these recommendations to the full board for approval.

DEKALB KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS REQUEST

          Chairman Tobias said that the DeKalb Knights of Columbus are approaching the committee tonight regarding the use of County property for an upcoming event in August 2010.

          Mr. Mark Volk from the DeKalb Knights of Columbus said that they have asked the Carson & Barnes Circus out of Oklahoma to come to DeKalb to host performances on August 9-10, 2010.  The circus has been in business for about 75 years and they have traveled around the Country.  The shows would total 4 of them that would be held in the evenings and for matinees.  The event will help the DeKalb Knights of Columbus raise around $5,000 to help support local charities and both DeKalb and Sycamore Prom Committees, Safe Passage and Hope Haven. 

          Mr. Volk is requesting the use of 4 parcels of land that is owned by the County.  It is located behind the Wal-Mart Property and just north of the GKC Theater.  It would amount to about 5 acres.  He said that they also need to get the City of DeKalb to approve this event for “allowing the use of this property for this type of event.”  He was said that he would need to approach the County to seek permission to use this property for this type of use, first.  The Knights would work with all of the local authorities to make sure that they handle traffic in a manner that is acceptable. 

          Mr. Volk additionally stated that the Circus would add the County on their liability policy.  They intend to keep ticket prices low at $25.00 for a family pass.  Tickets will be sold at all Castle Banks in the community.  Advertising costs would be offset by local sponsors. The mechanics of the circus is open for inspection by the City and the County. 

          Mr. Anderson said that he would like to see the liability amount around $5 million. 

          Mr. Volk said that the Knights of Columbus have a liability policy that they could possibly add the County on for additional liability insurance.

          Mr. Hulseberg asked if alcohol would be served at the circus

          Mr. Volk said no.

          Mr. Volk also said that the parking for this event would take place on the 5 acres and possibly at the Wal-Mart and GKC Theater.  He said that the tent can hold 2,000 people.  He said that the Knights would come back and clean up after the event, too.  They would also help with directing the traffic for this event with volunteers.

          It was agreed with the committee that they would talk to the Sheriff and the State’s Attorney about the request and would take this issue up again in May.

          Mr. Oncken asked Mr. Volk to please provide Chairman Tobias with a copy of a list of all people the circus has done events with before. 

APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY BOARD AGENDA

Mr. Ray Bockman, County Administrator, reviewed the County Board Agenda for the Board Meeting to be held on April 21, 2010. 

Moved by Ms. Fauci, seconded by Mr. Andersen, and it was carried unanimously to approve the County Board Agenda and to forward it to the full board for approval.

GENERAL DISCUSSION

Mr. Metzger, Sr., Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee, said that they held the hearings on the Senior Service Tax Levy Appropriations. He said that it is really tough out there in the community for the agencies because of the economy.  They will bring the award resolution to the May County Board Meeting.

          Ms. Allen, Chairman of the Law and Justice Committee, said that they heard from Marilyn Stromborg on the new DUI Court.  Marilyn said that they will have one person graduating along with the Drug Court in May of this year.  Ms. Gilmour from Court Services said that one juvenile in residential placement is now receiving Social Security Benefits (SSI) and her department will be receiving $880.00 a month from SSI.  They will also be receiving $4,400 in back pay from SSI.  Ms. Gilmour informed the committee that the Open House for the new Safe House will be on April 21, 2010 from 4:00-7:00p.m.

          Ms. Dubin, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, said that they heard from Dr. Robert Gleeson with regards to his report on grants.   

          Ms. Fauci, Chairman of the Forest Preserve Committee, said that the Forest Preserve District Committee will have a tree planting at Afton Forest Preserve. They thanked the County Highway Department for all of their help during the winter months.  They are seeing that more people are using the County’s forest preserves because of the economy. 

Mr. Augsburger, Vice-Chairman of the County Highway Committee, said that he had no report because the meeting was cancelled.

          Mr. Kenneth Andersen, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Committee, said that his committee has 2 items coming before the full board for approval next week.  He also mentioned that there was a Vulcan Public Hearing held for two hours the other day.  There will be some conditions attached to the public hearing officer’s report.

Mr. Hulseberg, a Member of the Finance Committee, said that his committee has one resolution coming before the full board this month regarding an updated Family Medical Leave Act Policy (FMLA).  They also heard from Mr. Hanson about the amount of reimbursements that are being paid, very slowly, by the State of Illinois.

Before adjourning, Chairman Tobias briefly informed the committee that she will be reading a Proclamation at the County Board Meeting in April regarding the month of April being the National County Government Month.  She also mentioned to the committee and those present to please make sure that they fill out their census form.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved by Mr. Andersen, seconded by Ms. Allen, and it was carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

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Chairman Ruth Anne Tobias

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