COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

May 16, 2012

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, 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. Those Members absent were Mr. Metzger and Mr. Stoddard. Twenty two Members were present and two were absent.

Chairman Anderson asked Ms. Fauci to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Tyson moved to approve the Minutes of April 18, 2012. Mr. Whelan 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. Hulseberg moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. DeFauw 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

Chairman Anderson read aloud a letter as follows from the Regional Superintendent of Schools, Gilbert E. Morrison, Jr.:

Chairman Anderson and the DeKalb County Board,
This letter is to announce my retirement as the DeKalb County Regional Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2012.
I would like to thank the DeKalb County Board and Administration for all their support and assistance for the past 9 years. I will remain forever grateful.

John Acardo, DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder, explained the process for electing a new Regional Superintendent of Schools for the upcoming November election.

Chairman Anderson announced to the board there are 30 resumes for the DeKalb County Administrator position that the Executive Committee needed to review and narrow down for next month.
Fred Lantz gave a power point presentation on the County Fund Balance.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Anderson recommended the following appointments: General Assistance Appeal Board: Arden Awe, Barbara Young, Eric Johnson, Lawrence Asselborn, Norman Troeger and Chairman Larry Anderson all reappointments for a term of three years, until June 30, 2015; Community Services Administrative Board: Kristi Falk, appointment for a term of three years, until July 1, 2015; Waterman Community Fire Protection District: Edwin Bowman, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Mark Rueff, until March 31, 2015.
Motion
Mrs. Tobias moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. Vary 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 JUNE 2012
1. Workforce Investment Act Board – 1 position
2. Fairdale Light District – 1 position
3. Somonauk Cemetery Association – 3 positions

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

There were no individuals requesting time to speak at the appropriate time.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance 2012-09A: Denying an Amendment to a Special Use Permit Request for Stonehouse Park
Motion
Mr. Andersen moved to deny an amendment to a special use permit for an RV camp and large-scale agritainment use on property commonly known as Stonehouse Park on the north side of Suydam Road in Paw Paw Township. Mr. Cribben seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Newport and Chairman Anderson. Those Members voting nay were Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Oncken and Mr. Reid. One Member, Mr. Andersen, abstained. Ten Members voted yea, eleven Members voted nay and one abstained. Motion failed.

Ordinance 2012-09B: Approving an Amendment to a Special Use Permit Request for Stonehouse Park
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve an amendment to a special use permit for an RV camp and large-scale agritainment use on property commonly known as Stonehouse Park on the north side of Suydam Road in Paw Paw Township. Mr. Reid seconded the motion.
Motion to Table
Mr. Foster moved to table the Ordinance. Mr. Newport seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The chair called for a roll call vote on tabling the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Newport and Chairman Anderson. Those Members voting nay were Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Oncken and Mr. Reid. Mr. Ken Andersen abstained from voting. Nine Members voted yea, twelve voted nay and one abstained. Motion failed.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Oncken moved to add a sixteenth condition to the Amendment which would terminate the full special use permit on February 28, 2013 in order to evaluate the compliance of all the conditions stated in the Ordinance. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote to the Amendment
Chairman Anderson asked for a roll call vote to the Motion. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Ms. Fauci, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Oncken and Mr. Reid. Those Members voting nay were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Foster, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Newport and Chairman Anderson. Mr. Ken Andersen abstained from voting. Thirteen Members voted yea, eight Members voted nay and one abstained. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote for Ordinance 2012-09B
The Chairman called for a roll call vote on Ordinance 2012-09B as Amended. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Brown, Mrs. DeFauw, Ms. Fauci, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Oncken and Mr. Reid. Those Members voting nay were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Foster, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Newport and Chairman Anderson. Mr. Ken Andersen abstained from voting. Thirteen Members voted yea, eight Members voted nay and one abstained. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2012-10: Granting a Special use Permit to Franklin Township
Motion
Mr. Ken Andersen moved to grant a Special Use Permit for a Township building on property located at the northeast corner of State Route 72 and Irene Road in Franklin Township. Mr. Emerson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2012-11: Change in the Landfill License Annual Fee
Motion
Mr. Andersen moved to increase the County Landfill License annual fee to $200.00. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chairman called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Member voting yea were 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, 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.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2012-39: Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation – Hortense Street Bridge
Mr. Gudmunson moved to allow the DeKalb County Board to enter into an agreement with the State of Illinois for the repair of the Hortense Road Bridge over Bull Run Creek in the Village of Kirkland, Illinois, said improvements to be designated as Section 10-00008-00-BR and estimated to cost $311,000.00 with the local share to be the responsibility of the Village of Kirkland and estimated to be $62,200.00. The DeKalb County Board does authorize its Chairman to execute an appropriate Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chairman called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Member voting yea were 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, 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.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Claims
Motion
Mr. Newport moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $2,421,708.60; Emergency Claims in the amount of $437,321.57; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,635,978.73 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $512,141.26 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $6,007,150.16. Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote to approve the claims as presented. Those Member voting yea were 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, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid 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 – April 2012; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports – April 2012; Annual Coroner’s Report covering January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011; Annual 2011 Emergency Services & Disaster Agency Report. 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.

AD HOC RULES COMMITTEE

Resolution R2012-37: Amendment to the DeKalb County Code
Motion
Mrs. Fullerton moved The DeKalb County Board does hereby adopt the attached recommendations for changes to the DeKalb County Code amending section 2-29-5(b.); 2-31 (2) (15) (16) (17); 2-23(a) (c); 2-35(a) (c); 2-37; 2-39; 2-40; 2-41(a); 2-42; 2-43; 2-45; and 2-47. Mr. Oncken seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

There were no items under old business or new business.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mrs. Turner moved to adjourn the meeting and Mrs. Fullerton 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
ATTEST:

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DeKalb County Clerk