COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

April 18, 2012

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Andersen, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid and Chairman Anderson. Mr. Augsburger and Mr. Metzger were absent. Twenty two Members were present and two Members were absent.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the Minutes of March 21, 2012. Ms. Fauci 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. Andersen moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Tyson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the Agenda. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Proclamation P2012-02: Health Care Workers Appreciation Day in DeKalb, Illinois

Proclamation P2012-03: April 2012 As National County Government Month

Also acknowledged were the Employee Service Awards for April 2012: Five Years – Rebecca Von Drasek: Planning & Zoning, Carmen Stika: Nursing Home; Ten Years – Julie Gleason: Nursing Home; Thirty Five Years – Catherine Anderson: Nursing Home; Forty Years – John Nelson: Nursing Home.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Anderson recommended the following appointments: Regional Planning Commission: City of Sycamore: Brian Gregory, primary and John Sauter, alternate both appointments for a term of three years, until March 31, 2015; Town of Cortland: Cheryl Aldis, primary and Walter Magdziarz, alternate both reappointments for a term of three years, until March 31, 2015; City of Sandwich: William Beverley, primary reappointment for a term of three years until March 31, 2015; Village of Lee: Martha May, primary is a reappointment and appointment Richard Boris, alternate bother for a term of three years, until March 31, 2015; Village of Malta: Anita Sorenson, primary for an appointment for a term of three years until March 31, 2015; Village of Shabbona: Don Pardridge, primary a reappointment for three years, until March 31, 2015; DeKalb County Board of Review: Douglas Johnson, reappointment for a term of two years until April 30, 2014; DeKalb County Farmland Assessment Review Committee: Charles Payne, reappointment for a term of three years, until April 30, 2015.

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 MAY 2012
      1. General Assistance Appeal Board – 5 position
      2. Fairdale Light District – 1 position
      3. Workforce Investment Act Board – 1 position
      4. Community Services Advisory Board – 1 position

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

Peter Smith announced here was there to answer any questions the Members may have about Ordinance 2012-08 under the Planning and Zoning Committee.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Resolution R2012-34: Annual License Renewal for a Landfill Operation
Motion
Mr. Andersen moved to renew the County license to operate a sanitary landfill on an 88-acre site located east of Somonauk Road, immediately south of I-88, in unincorporated Cortland Township, DeKalb County, as described in the application filed February 1, 2012, referenced herein as though attached hereto. The renewal is for the period of May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013 for Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. The Chairman of the DeKalb County Board is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents for said license. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2012-07: Taylor Special Use Permit
Motion
Mr. Andersen moved to allow for the use of an agricultural building and surrounding area that are no longer used for agriculture – for the storage of construction, excavation equipment and vehicles on property located at 10486 Old State Road in Mayfield Township. Mr. Gudmunson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chairman asked for a voice vote. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2012-08: R-Equipment Special Use Permit
Motion
Mr. Ken Andersen moved to allow an agribusiness in the form of farm machinery, implement, and equipment dealership, to be on six acres located on the north side of State Rte. 64, approximately 1,240 feet east of the intersection of Rte. 64 and Annie Glidden Road in Mayfield Township. Mr. Foster seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2012-26: Local Agency Agreement for participation in the Rural Sign Upgrade Program
Motion
Mr. Gudmunson moved to approve The County of DeKalb has been selected by the Illinois Department of Transportation to participate in the Rural Sign Upgrade Program. This Program consists of upgrading signs currently on the roadway system to be upgraded to meet the current requirement for retroreflectivity. DeKalb County would be the lead agency for this program and in addition to DeKalb County, all 19 Road Districts and all Municipalities within DeKalb County with a population of 5,000 or less are also eligible for participation. Each agency can apply for a grant of up to $25,000 for the replacement of their signs, posts and hardware. Only regulatory and warning signs are eligible for replacement at this time. There is no local match required. Funding would be 90% Federal and 10% State. Mr. Cribben seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Resolution R2012-27: Award of the 2012 Countywide Striping Program
Motion
Mr. Gudmunson moved to Award the 2012 Countywide Striping Program to America’s Parking Remarking of St. Louis, Missouri, who submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications in the amount of $262,817.00. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Andersen, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2012-28: MFT for Countywide Striping Program
Motion
Mr. Gudmunson moved to use MFT funds to pay for the 2012 Countywide Striping Program in the amount of $93,410.00. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Andersen, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Resolution R2012-36: Award of the Senior Services Tax Levy
Motion
Mr. Stoddard moved to award the following allocations for the Senior Services Tax Levy Appropriations: Barb City Manor was awarded $9,093; Ben Gordon Center was awarded $16,417; DeKalb County Health Department was awarded $27,042; DeKalb County Hospice was awarded $3,900; Elder Care Services was awarded $69,200 for Case Management, Elder Abuse, and for Self-Neglect; Family Service Agency was awarded $63,833; Fox Valley Older Adults was awarded $66,250; Hope Haven was awarded $12,517; Opportunity House was awarded $23,616; Prairie State Legal Services was awarded $3,250; Voluntary Action Center was awarded $196,000 for Meals on Wheels and for Transportation. The total award amount is $491,117.00. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Andersen, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Claims
Motion
Mr. Newport moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,873,213.29; Emergency Claims in the amount of $95,232.59; Payroll Charges in the amount of $3,884,526.00 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $276,239.71 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $6,129,211.59. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote to approve the claims as presented. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Andersen, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid 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 – March 2012; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports – March 2012; Drug and DUI Report – March 2012. Mr. Whelan 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 R2012-33: Annual Release of Executive Session Minutes
Motion
Mrs. Tobias moved to approve 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 Chair called for a voice vote. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2012-35: WaterSense Partnership Program
Motion
Mrs. Tobias moved to enter into a volunteer Promotional Partnership Agreement with the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program with no cost to the County of DeKalb, Illinois. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chairman asked for a voice vote. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

There were no items under old business or new business.

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 voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.








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DeKalb County Board Chairman

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DeKalb County Clerk