COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

February 16, 2011

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, February 16, 2011.  The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll.  Those Members present were Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, and Chairman Anderson.  Those Members absent were Mr. Deverell, Mr. Metzger, and Mrs. Allen.  Twenty Members were present and three were absent.

Chairman Anderson asked Mrs. DeFauw to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Ms. Fauci moved to approve the Minutes of January 19, 2011.  Mr. Stoddard 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

            Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Emerson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

A presentation was given by Tom Leonard from Gilbane Construction on the progress of the Courthouse expansion.  Members of P.S.A. Dewberry were also there for any questions that anyone might have on the future construction.        

            Employee Service Awards for February 2011 were acknowledged by Chairman Anderson: Five Years – Crystal Harrolle: Public Defender’s, Min Zhang: Nursing Home, Annette Brooks: Nursing Home, David Aranda: Sheriff’s Dept.; Ten Years – John “Rick” Wild: I.M.O., Bette Chilton: Health Dept.; Twenty Years – Jan Heal: Health Dept., Lynn Dander: County Clerk’s, Georgia Berens: Nursing Home; Thirty Years – Maureen Josh: Circuit Clerk.

APPOINTMENTS

            Chairman Anderson announced that he is appointing Mark Todd, from Waterman, to fill the vacancy as the office of the DeKalb County Treasurer.  Mr. Todd will be appointed to complete the term until November 30, 2012.  A permanent replacement must be elected at the next General Election to be held on November 6, 2012.

Motion

            Mr. Newport moved to approve the appointment as presented.  Mr. Oncken seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

            Chairman Anderson called for a voice vote on the appointment. A majority of the Members present voted yea.  Motion carried.

            Chairman Anderson also recommended the following appointments: Cooperative Extension Board – John Emerson, Jeff Metzger, Sr., and Jerry Augsburger all reappointments for a term of four years, until January 31, 2015, Russell Deverell, appointment for a term of four years, until January 31, 2015; General Assistance Appeals Board – Eric Johnson, to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Pat LaVigne, until June 30, 2012.

Motion

            Mr. Oncken moved to approve the appointments as presented.  Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

            The Chairman asked for a voice vote on the appointments.  All Members voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR MARCH 2011

1. Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board – 2 positions
2. Supportive Living Facility Board – 2 positions
3. Community Services Administrative Board – 2 positions
4. All Fire Protection Districts
5. DeKalb Sanitary District – 1 position
6. Paw Paw Cemetery – 1 position

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 

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE 

Resolution R2011-06: Award for 2011 DeKalb County Seal Coat Project

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to award the seal coat bid to the lowest bidder: Road Oil Service from Granville, Illinois, the amount of $1,021,310.26 for the seal coating of 54.90 miles of various roads on both the County and Road District road systems.  Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2011-07: Award for 2011 Crack Seal & Rout Project

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to award the 2011 Crack Seal and Rout Project to the lowest bidder: New Coat Sealing, Inc., from Arnold, Missouri, in the amount of $89,150.60 for the sealing of 72.4 miles of various roads on the County Road System.

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson made a motion to table this Resolution.  Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution R2011-08: Award for 2011 Fog Seal Project

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to award the 2011 Fog Seal Project to the lowest bidder:  American Road Maintenance, from Itasca, Illinois, in the amount of $94,837.56 for the fog sealing of 6.65 miles of various roads on both the County and Road District road systems.  Mr. Foster seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chairman asked for a roll call vote.  Thos Members voting yea were Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, and Chairman Anderson.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2011-09: Intergovernmental Agreement with Sycamore Park District Dog Park (Old Resolution R2010-58)

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to allow the Sycamore Park District to use a County owned 1.8 acre parcel as a Dog Park located at the intersection of Ali Drive and Old State Road.  Mrs. Fullerton seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution R2011-14: MFT for 2011 Hot Mix Projects

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to approve the use of MFT funds for the 2011 Hot Mix Projects.  Mr. Foster seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 

Resolution R2011-13: Amendment to the Mendota Enterprise Zone Agreement

Motion

Ms. Vary moved to amend the Boundaries of an Enterprise Zone Agreement within the city of Mendota and County of LaSalle, Illinois to add territory in the County of LaSalle.  This territory includes approximately 0.067 square miles, all contiguous to the City of Mendota.  Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Resolution R2011-10: Tax Abatement for 2010 Tax Year

Motion

Mr. Newport moved that the $1,184,882 property tax levy for the 2010 Tax Year (payable in 2011), which was levied for the retirement of the debt of (a) $822,228 for the Build American Bond Issue and (b) $362,654 for the Recovery Zone Bond Issue, is hereby abated in the entirety in the amount of $$1,184,882 by the DeKalb County Board.  A certified copy of this resolution should be filed with the DeKalb County Clerk within 15 days.  Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion. 

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2011-11: Annual Property Tax Abatement on 2005 Bond Issue

Motion

Mr. Newport moved that the DeKalb County Board approved a portion of the $973,513 property tax levy for the 2010 Tax Year, which was levied for the lease agreement for the retirement of the debt on the 2005 Health Facility Re-Financing Bond issue, is hereby abated in the amount of $448,513.  Mrs. Turner seconded the motion. 

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2011-12: Flex Benefit Plan Amendment

Motion

Mr. Newport moved to approve that The DeKalb County Board, in compliance with certain provisions related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, amends the DeKalb County Fexible Benefit Plan to include (a) “eliminate the ability to be reimbursed for “over the counter” drugs (except for insulin or those prescribed for treatment for a medical condition, and (b) expands the definition of “child” generally through the calendar year the child turns age 26.” The County Board also amends the DeKalb County Flexible benefit Plan retroactively to December 31, 2010 with the provisions as outlined on the attached document and that these amendments will supersede the provisions of the Plan to the extent that those provisions are inconsistent with the provisions of this Amendment.  Mrs. Fullerton seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Claims

Motion

Mr. Newport moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $2,070,674.09; Emergency Claims in the amount of $415,089.33; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,743,581.45 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $394,893.90 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,624,238.77.  Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the claims.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mrs. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger 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 - January 2011; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - January 2011; Public Defender’s Report -December 2010; Jail Population Report - December 2010; Court Services Adult and Juvenile Reports -December 2010.  Mrs. Turner 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. 

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS 

            There were no issues of old business or new business to be discussed. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion

            Mr. Augsburger moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Emerson 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