COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

January 19, 2011

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, January 19, 2011.  The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll.  Those Members present were Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen and Chairman Anderson.  One Member, Mr. Metzger, was absent.  Twenty three Members were present and one was absent.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Mr. Augsburger moved to approve the Minutes of the December 6, 2010 Organizational Meeting and the regular session meeting of December 15, 2010.  Mr. Emerson 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. Foster moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.

Mr. Oncken asked to add Resolution 2011-05 under the Executive Committee to the Agenda.

Voice Vote to Approve Agenda

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

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Paul Miller from the Planning and Zoning Department spoke to the Board Regarding the County’s comprehensive growth plan.

John Horn addressed the County Board regarding their involvement with the  University of Illinois Extension.  He also thanked the Board for the support they have given him for the past five years.

            Employee Service Awards for January 2011 were acknowledged by Chairman Anderson: Five Years – Rachel McIntyre, State’s Attorneys; Jason Personette, Sheriff’s Department; Audra Puleo, Court Services; Ten Years – Stephanie Klein, State’s Attorney; Fifteen Years – Karen Grum, Sheriff’s Department; Twenty Years – Sean Johnson, Sheriff’s Department; Twenty-Five Years – Alice Pahnke, Sheriff’s Department.

APPOINTMENTS

            Mr. Gudmunson moved to approve the appointments as presented: DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board­ – Kenneth Andersen, Lynn Shepard, John Wilson, Ron Klein and Veronica Casella all reappointments for a term of one year, until January 31, 2012; Supportive Living Facility Board – Kenneth Andersen, Lynn Shepard, John Wilson, Ron Klein and Veronica Casella all reappointments for a term of one years, until January 31, 2012; Community Mental Health 708 Board – Jeff Whelan, appointment for a term of four years, until December 31, 2014; DeKalb Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Board – Riley Oncken, a new appointment for an indefinite term.  Mr. Hulseberg 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 FEBRUARY 2011

1. Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board – 2 positions
2. Supportive Living Facility Board – 2 positions
3. Community Services Administrative Board – 2 positions
4. Cooperative Extension Board – 4 positions

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 R2011-01: Award for 2011 Road District MFT Aggregate Projects

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to approve the bid award for improvements on various roads in DeKalb County to the lowest bidders as follows: to Macklin, Inc. In the amount of $57,288.00 for 6,600 tons of aggregate surface course spread on road on Cemetery Road and Shabbona Grove Road in Shabbona Road District; to Vulcan Construction Materials, LP in the amount of $17,006.00 for 2,200 tons of aggregate surface course spread on road on Minnegan Road in Afton Road District, and in the amount of $41,400.00 for 5,000 tons of aggregate surface course spread on road on Teman, Owens and Weiherman Roads in Pierce Road District, and in the amount of $21,375.00 for 2,500 tons of aggregate surface course spread on road on Governor Beveridge Highway in Squaw Grove Road District; and to Wagner Associates, Inc. In the amount of $46,200.00 for 7,500 tons of aggregate surface course spread on road on Snake/Scrivins/Herbert Roads in Kingston Road District.  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. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen and Chairman Anderson.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2011-02: MFT for 2011 Seal Coat Project

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to approve the use of MFTT funds for the 2011 County-wide Seal Coat Project in the amount of $172,834.75.  For 18 miles of seal coat.  Mr. Foster seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2011-03: MFT for 2011 County Crack Full Project

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to approve the use of MFT funds for the 2011 County Crack Fill Project in the amount of $122,578.50 for 72 miles of roadway.  Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chairman Anderson 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. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Anderson.  Ken Andersen voted nay.  Motion carried. 

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Claims

Motion

Mr. Newport moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,988,508.75; Emergency Claims in the amount of $591,350.64; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,684,617.71 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $407,523.79 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,672,000.89.  Mrs. Fullerton seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the claims.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell,  Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen 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 - December 31, 2010; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - December 2010; Public Defender’s Report -November 2010; Jail Population Report - November 2010; Court Services Adult and Juvenile Reports -November 2010; County Clerk and Recorder’s 6-Month Report covering the period from July 1, 2010 up to and including December 31, 2010; Circuit Clerk’s 12-Month Report for the period ending December 31, 2010.  Mrs. Tobias 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.

AD HOC COUNTY ENGINEER SELETION COMMITTEE

Resolution R2011-04: Certifying Names to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

Motion

Mrs. Tobias moved to certify names to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to take the Examination for County Engineer.  Mr. Gudmunson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

Resolution R2011-05: To Grant Temporary Exception to the Facility Policy

Motion

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a request from the Sycamore Rotary Club to grant a temporary exception to the Facilities Policy and allow the projection of a message on the front of the County Courthouse during the week of February 21, 2011.  Ms. Fauci seconded the motion. 

Voice Vote

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

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

            Mr. Hulseberg spoke with Chairman Anderson and suggested that he only send one or two Board Members to the National Conference for Lobbying in Washington D.C. Chairman Anderson responded with at this moment he will not be sending any Members to Washington D.C. due to budget concerns.

ADJOURNMENT 

Motion

            Mr. Oncken 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