The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, June 15, 2011.  The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll.  Those Members present were Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson and Chairman Anderson.  All twenty four members were present.

Chairman Anderson asked Mr. Ken Andersen to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Ms. Fauci moved to approve the Minutes of May 18, 2011.  Mr. Augsburger 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

            Ken Andersen moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. Tobias 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

Chairman Anderson and County Clerk, John Acardo, presented the following honored Veterans with a certificate and inducted them into the DeKalb County Veteran’s Honor Roll: Rebecca Hirst, Richard Lynn Mayer, Gregory L. Hughes, David R. Drake and Richard F. Moore.

            Employee Service Awards for June 2011 were acknowledged by the Chairman: Five Years – Kevin Brady: Circuit Clerk’s, Kimberly Stiles: Sheriff’s Department, Michael Emmer: Sheriff’s Department; Ten Years  - Patricia Dashney: Health Department; Fifteen Years – Jennifer Whitmore: Nursing Home; Twenty Years – Jane Lux: Health Department; Twenty-Five Years – Stephen Phillips: Highway Department. 

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Anderson recommended the following appointments: General Assistance Appeal Board: Larry Anderson, for an indefinite term; Fairdale Light District: Mr. Edward Silvers, reappointment for a term of two years, until June 30, 2013; DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation: Barbara Hoffman, reappointment for a term of three years, until December 1, 2014; DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Operating Board: Brenda Bannon, appointment to fill the unexpired term of John Wilson, until January 1, 2012; Ad Hoc County Administrator Search Committee: Larry Anderson, Charles Foster, Julia Fullerton, Jerry Augsburger and Robert Brown all for indefinite terms.

Motion

            Mrs. Allen 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 MAY 2011

1. Community Services Advisory Board – 3 positions
2. All Drainage Districts – 5 positions

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

Karen Grush thanked the Community, County Board and Administrators for all the support she has gotten from them throughout the years as Administrator of the DeKalb County Health Department, she will be retiring June 30, 2011.

Robert Seyller residing at 84 E. Conestoga Ave., Cortland, IL requested time to speak under Item R2011-40 of the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee.

Eileen Dubin residing at 1627 Schifly Ln., DeKalb, IL requested time to speak under Item R2011-40 of the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee.

Paulette Lindgren residing at 103 E. Daisy Ave., Cortland, IL requested time to speak under Item R2011-40 of the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee.

Aaron Grandgeorge residing at 210 W. Pine St., Somonauk, IL requested time to speak under Item R2011-40 of the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee.

Jay Wiegman residing at 495 Stahl St., Somonauk, IL requested time to speak under Item R2011-40 of the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee.

Cheryl Aldis residing at 102 W. Benson Ave., Cortland, IL requested time to speak under Item R2011-40 of the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee.

Mark Pietrowski Jr. residing at 245 Judy Ln., Cortland, IL requested time to speak under Item R2011-40 of the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2011-06: Denial of the Faith World Outreach Church Special Use Permit Request

Motion

Mr. Ken Andersen moved to deny the request from the Faith World Outreach Church Special Use Permit for a new church because it would not be consistent with the requirements of Section 9.02.B of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance to allow the operation of a church on a 20.51 – acre property located at 34650 Bucks Road in Franklin Township, said property being zone A-1, Agricultural District.  Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Motion

            Ken Andersen moved to send the Ordinance back to the hearing officer to reopen the          hearing.  Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Chairman Anderson called for a voice vote on sending the Ordinance back to the hearing officer.  All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2011-42: Gurler Road Bridge Replacement

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to award bid to Alliance Contractors, Inc. from Woodstock, Illinois for the replacement of the existing structure over the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River located on Gurler Road on half miles southwest of DeKalb, Illinois in the amount of $515,529.85.  Mr. Foster seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

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

Resolution R2011-43:Agreement for Grade Crossing Improvements on Lee Road at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad Crossing

Motion

Mr. Gudmunson moved to authorize the DeKalb County Chairman to sign the appropriate documents entering into an Agreement with the State of Illinois and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for the purpose of the installation of flashing light signals and gate with constant warning time circuitry crossing improvements on Lee Road at the BNSF Railroad Crossing.  Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution R2011-45: Intergovernmental Agreement to Join the Northern Illinois Technology Triangle

Motion

Ms. Vary moved to authorize DeKalb County Government to become a member of the Northern Illinois Technology Triangle Commission and a participant in the Fiber Ring Project.  Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

            The Chairman asked for a voice vote.  All Members voted yea.  Motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2011-44: Authorized Bank Depositories

Motion

            Mr. Newport moved to authorize an updated list of banks and credit unions as            depositories of public funds in the custody of the DeKalb County Treasurer.  Mr. Metzger        seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Claims

Motion

Mr. Newport moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $4,552,957.02; Emergency Claims in the amount of $714,138.65; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,730,885.13 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $446,806.18 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $8,444,786.98.  Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chairman called for a roll call on approving the claims.  Those Members voting yea were Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson and Chairman Anderson.  All Members 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 - May 2011; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - May 2011; Public Defender’s Report - May 2011; Court Services Adult and Juvenile Reports - May 2011.  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.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

Resolution R2011-41: Release of Executive Session Minutes

Motion

            Mrs. Tobias moved that The DeKalb County Board does hereby direct the Clerk of the Board to make the minutes of the meetings stated in the Resolution available for public inspection.  Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution R2011-47: Supervisor of Assessments Appointment

Motion

            Mrs. Tobias moved to appoint Ms. Robin Lynn Brunschon as permanent Supervisor of Assessments for a four-year term effective July 20, 2011 provided that all requirements of the Illinois Department of Revenue for that position have been successfully completed by that date.  Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLANNNING COMMISSION

Resolution R2011-46: Stormwater Management in DeKalb County

Motion

            Ken Andersen moved that The DeKalb County Board does hereby endorse the strategy for developing a water-based approach to stormwater management and flooding as set forth in Exhibit A attached to the Resolution.  Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

AD HOC REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE 

Resolution R2011-38: Compensation for County Board Members

Motion

            Mr. Newport moved The DeKalb County Board shall compensate the DeKalb County Board Members as prescribed on a per diem basis as described in the Resolution.  The Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee further recommends that the per diem amounts be review every two years and set the various rates of County Board Members, Committee Chairs and the County Board Chairman and Vice Chairman.  Mrs. Fullerton seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

            The Chairman called for a voice vote.  All Members voted yea.  Motion carried.

Resolution R2011-39: Election of the County Board Chairman

Motion

            Mr. Newport moved that The DeKalb County Board does approve the recommendation that the DeKalb County Board Chairman shall be elected at the beginning of each term as prescribed in the County Board Rules and Procedures, by the membership of the County Board.  Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution R2011-40: Approval of the Newport Reapportionment Plan

Motion

            Mr. Newport moved that The DeKalb County Board does hereby adopt the reapportionment plan recommended by the DeKalb County Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee as stated in the Resolution (Exhibit 1/Newport Plan), and does direct its filing in the office of the County Clerk prior to July 1, 2011 and does further direct the County Clerk to forward copies of said plan to the Chairman of the County Board and to make copies of said plan available to any citizen of the County of DeKalb as so requesting.  Mrs. Fullerton seconded the motion.

Motion

            Mr. Stoddard moved to send the reapportionment plan back to the Redistricting Committee for further review.  Mr. Tyson seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

            Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on Mr. Stoddard’s motion to send back the Resolution to the Redistricting Committee.  Those Members voting yea were Ms. Fauci, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown and Mrs. DeFauw.  Those Members voting nay were Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson and Chairman Anderson.  Eleven Members voted yea and thirteen voted nay.  Motion failed. 

Roll Call Vote

            Chairman Anderson then called for a roll call vote on the Newport Reapportionment Plan.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson and Chairman Anderson.  Those Members voting nay were Ms. Fauci, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown and Mrs. DeFauw.  Thirteen Members voted yea and eleven Members voted nay.  Motion carried. 

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS 

County Engineer, Bill Lorence, spoke and thanked the Board for the many years of support he received from them.  He will be retiring the end of June.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

            Mrs. Turner moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Oncken 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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