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DRAFT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTESSeptember 13, 2011
The Executive Committee of the DeKalb County Board met on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 7:00p.m. at the Administration Building’s Conference Room East. Chairman Larry Anderson called the meeting to order. Members present were Marlene Allen, Ken Andersen, Julia Fauci, John Gudmunson, Scott Newport, Paul Stoddard and Pat Vary. Ruth Anne Tobias was absent. Others present were Ray Bockman, Riley Oncken, John Hulseberg, Jeff Whelan, Bob Brown, Jeff Metzger, Sr., Greg Millburg, Gary Hanson, Steve Reid, Anita Turner, Gil Morrison, Derek Avery, Clay Campbell, Sally DeFauw and Jerry Augsburger.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTESMr. Newport asked to add the following language to the minutes: on page 2, under General Discussion, 1st paragraph 5th line, it should read, “$6,000 to $12,000 out of network……” . The second addition should be placed at the top of page 3, line 3 and should read – “Maximum out of pocket in-network is only $3,000 and $6,000 for family coverage.
Moved by Ms. Allen, seconded by Ms. Vary, and it was carried unanimously to approve the minutes from August 2011.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAMoved by Ms. Allen, seconded by Ms. Vary, and it was carried unanimously to approve the amended agenda.
APPOINTMENTS 1.) Metropolitan Planning Organization: Mr. Jeff Whelan, and Ms. Julia Fauci Both appointments for a term of 1 year, until 09/30/2012.
2.) Public Building Commission: Mr. Charles Sheppard, appointment for a term of 5 years, until 9/30/2016.
Board: Ms. Joslyn Turner, reappointment for a term of 3 years, until 07/01/2014.
Mr. Ronald Bemis, reappointment for a term of 5 years, until 11/01/2016.
Appointments expiring for October 2011:
1. Community Services Advisory Board – 1 position 2. Workforce Investment Act Board – 4 positions 3. South Grove Cemetery Association – 2 positions 4. Sheriff’s Merit Commission – 1 position 5. 911 Emergency Telephone Systems Board – 4 positions
Moved by Ms. Allen, seconded by Mr. Andersen, and it was carried unanimously to forward these appointment recommendations to the full board for approval.
APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY BOARD AGENDAMr. Ray Bockman, County Administrator, reviewed the County Board Agenda for the Board Meeting to be held on September 21, 2011.
Moved by Mr. Stoddard, seconded by Mr. Andersen, and it was carried unanimously to approve the agenda as presented.
GENERAL DISCUSSION Mr. Newport, Chairman of the Finance Committee, said that the Finance Committee discussed the Asset Management Resolution, and that the County needs to comply with the grant that we received for fiber optics. They discussed paying off the nursing home loan early because the nursing home needs the money. They also discussed holding public hearings for large purchases. The committee felt that it may be better to hold public meetings. No action was taken on this item. The committee is sending a resolution forward to the full board for approval regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Superintendent of Schools for partial stipend. The FY2012 budget recommendations to be placed on file for public viewing is being sent to the full board for approval, too. All appeals have to be received in the Finance office by September 26, 2011 and there will be a Budget and Question session for all county board members next week Wednesday night, at 6:00p.m. in Conference Room East.
Mr. Gudmunson, Chairman of the Highway Committee, said that they are sending one item to the full board for approval this month. He mentioned that county roads were striped over the past 2 or 3 weeks.
Mr. Andersen, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Committee, said that his committee is sending 3 items to the board for approval. He said that the request from the Faith Outreach Church was denied again for the same reason as last time.
Mr. Stoddard, Sr., Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee, said they heard from Mr. Gil Morrison, Regional Superintendent of Schools and his annual report. They also heard from Ms. Donna Moulton who gave them a brief update on the Community Services Department. He said that they are sending a resolution to the full board this month for reallocating senior tax levy funds to Voluntary Action Center in the amount of $8,568.00 which includes transportation units and nutrition unit’s reimbursements.
Ms. Allen, Chairman of the Law and Justice Committee, said that her committee heard from Mr. Dennis Miller, DeKalb County Coroner and ESDA Director. Mr. Miller said that there have been some heroin deaths in the county and that cremation numbers have increased.
Ms. Fauci, Chairman of the Forest Preserve District Committee, said that her committee has toured the recent acquisition of land which now is being referred to as Prairie Oaks. She also said that they have been awarded the Clean Energy Grant worth $200,000.
Ms. Vary, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, said they will be meeting tomorrow evening and will hear from Ms. Deb Armstrong with the Convention and Visitor’s bureau. She also mentioned that some of the people who are interested in forming an Arts Council in the county having been talking. She said that her committee was a catalyst to urge this sector to begin discussing the formation of an Arts Council or a Cultural Arts Center,.
Mr. Andersen said that he spoke with Paul Miller who mentioned that the funding for the mobile home park on Route 64 has changed again where funds will now be coming through IEMA with a 25% match from DCEO Project Ike Funds. It will still be funded at 100%.
Mr. Reid mentioned that he felt that our County is not doing a great job on getting the word out to the public on all of the great services our county provides for them. He felt that we could come up with a newsletter and even reach out to the schools.
Chairman Anderson said that Ruth Anne Tobias, when she was chairman, had asked Ken Andersen and Mike Haines to research this issue and come back and make a recommendation. He said that nothing ever was submitted. He would like to have Ken Andersen and Steve to now work together and see if they could come up with a suggestion. Ms. Vary said that she also would like to help them out with this. Chairman Anderson included Ms. Vary in this group too.
ADJOURNMENTIt was moved by Mr. Andersen, seconded by Mr. Stoddard, and it was carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________ Chairman Larry A. Anderson
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