The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, November 21, 2012. The Chair called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mrs. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, 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 and Chairman Anderson. Mr. Brown was absent. Twenty three Members were present and one absent.

Chairman Anderson asked Mr. Gudmunson to lead the pledge of allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Hulseberg moved to approve the Minutes of October 17, 2012. Mrs. Tobias 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. Gudmunson moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Whelan 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 introduced Mr. Acardo to induct two new members into the DeKalb County Veterans Honor Roll. Those Members were Mr. Richard Grzywa of Sycamore and Loren Monsess of Sycamore.

The Chairman announced that all new board members and newly reelected members who want to retake their pictures should come early to the Organizational Meeting on Monday, December 3, 2012.

Employee Service Awards
Employee Service Awards for the Month of September 2012 were: Five Years: Tasha Stogsdill: County Clerk, Darius House: Sheriff's Department, Jeffrey Morgan: Highway Department, Blanca Silva: Nursing Home; Ten Years: Timothy Duda: Sheriff's Department, Jacquelynn Hill: Sheriff's Department.

Proclamation P2012-05: Dedicating November 30, 2012 as Ray Bockman Day
Mrs. Tobias presented a Proclamation honoring Mr. Ray Bockman who was retiring as County Administrator on November 30, 2012 completing 32 years with DeKalb County Government and officially dedicating November 30, 2012 as “Ray Bockman Day”.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Anderson recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Alternate Hearing Officer: Dale Clark, for an indefinite term; Fairdale Light District: Ryan Lawrence, appointment for a term of three years, until November 1, 2015; DeKalb County Community Mental Health 708 Board: Jane Dargatz, reappointed for a term of four years, until December 31, 2016, Merlin Wessels, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ken Ritchie, until December 31, 2013; DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board: Gwen Fox, Richard Graham, Randy Moseley, and Michael Stuckert, Sr. all appointments for a term of three years, until November 30, 2015; Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb: Susie Hill, reappointment for a term of five years, until November 1, 2017.
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Stoddard 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 DECEMBER 2012
1. Metropolitan Planning Organization – 2 positions
2. Public Building Commission – 1 position
3. DeKalb County Board – 24 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

Resolution R2012-72: Bid Award for Improvements on Bethany Road
Motion
Mr. Gudmunson moved The DeKalb County Board does approve the award for improvements to Bethany Road to Illinois Constructors Corporation, in the amount of $193,612.78, for the construction of a superstructure replacement using precast pre-stressed concrete deck beams supported on existing pile bent abutments and pier, identified as Section Number 12-03128-02-BR. Mr. Foster seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, 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 and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2012-73: Anticipation of Township Bridge Funds
Motion
Mr. Gudmunson moved in order to repair the bridge on Bethany Road in Cortland Road District and re-open the bridge as soon as possible, the Cortland Road District requested Township Bridge Program funds be used for the repair. The current balance in that fund is not enough to cover 80% of the construction cost and therefore the DeKalb County Board will request anticipation of fund. This will obligate future allotments to this project and the County will up front the cost of this project and receive annual payment from the State for the amount anticipated. The amount to be allocated equals $194,814.00. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, 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 and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2012-74: MFT for 2013 Winter Maintenance Materials
Motion
Mr. Gudmunson moved The DeKalb County Board does approve the County to expend MFT funds for salt during 2013 in the amount of $500,000.00. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chairman called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, 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 and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2012-75: Approval of the County Clerk's Cost Study
Motion
Mr. Newport moved The DeKalb County Board does approve the County Clerk's Cost Study for the purpose of establishing appropriate fees for the Recorder's Office. Mr. Reid seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Anderson asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2012-19: Approval of the County Clerk Fee Increase
Motion
Mr. Newport moved The DeKalb County Board does hereby establish the total fee of $50.00 for each instrument presented for recording and preservation in the Recorder's Office. Mr. Oncken seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
Chairman Anderson asked for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, 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 and Chairman Anderson. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2012-77: Amendments to the Employee Flexible Benefits Program for 2013
Motion
Mr. Newport moved The DeKalb County Board does approve the various revisions to the County's Flexible Benefit Plan with the most notable change being the reduction of the allowable amount for Unreimbursed Medical Expenses from $3,000 per year to $2,500 per year. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chairman asked for a voice vote. All Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2012-20: Adoption of the FY2013 Budget
Motion
Mr. Newport moved to approve an Ordinance for annual appropriation and budget Ordinance, that the monies received by the County Treasurer from taxes and other revenues, for the use of DeKalb County during the Fiscal Year starting January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2013 are hereby appropriated as set forth in the attached fifteen (14) pages for the purposes necessary for DeKalb County to carry its responsibilities. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Oncken moved to increase $74,000 to add a second attorney to the Public Defender's Office with the funding source coming from the tax levy. Mrs. Fullerton seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote on Amendment
Chairman Andersen asked for a roll call vote on Mr. Oncken's Amendment. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. DeFauw, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Mrs. Allen. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Newport and Chairman Anderson. Fourteen Members voted yea and nine voted nay. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution
The Chairman called for a roll call vote on the Amended FY2013 Budget. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. DeFauw, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Mrs. Allen. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Newport and Chairman Anderson. Fourteen Members voted yea and nine voted nay. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2012-21: Adoption of the Property Tax Levy for 2013
Motion
Mr. Newport moved to approve an Ordinance of the County of DeKalb providing for tax levies be it ordained by the County of DeKalb, Illinois. For the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2013, the following suns for each specific fund:

Mingled Capped Funds
General $10,900,000
FICA 100,000
IMRF 100.000
TORT & Liability 1,050,000
PCB Lease 175,000
Highway 1,850,000
Aid to Bridges 925,000
Federal Hwy. Matching 800,000
Health 425,000
Senior Services 450,000
Veteran's Assistance 555,000

Separate Capped Funds
Mental Health 2,295,000

Separate Uncapped Funds
PBC Bond 575,000
Total $20,200,000

Mr. Oncken seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Stoddard moved to increase the levy by $74,000 to cover the costs of the additional Public Defender that was added to the FY2013 Budget. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote on Amendment
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Amendment to the Levy Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. DeFauw, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Mrs. Allen. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Newport and Chairman Anderson. Fourteen Members voted yea and nine Members voted nay. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote on Amended Ordinance
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance as Amended. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. DeFauw, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Mrs. Allen. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Newport and Chairman Anderson. Fourteen Members voted yea and nine Members voted nay. Motion carried.
Claims
Motion
Mr. Newport moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $2,356,279.61; Emergency Claims in the amount of $438,390.00; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,669,987.98 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $489,728.16 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $5,954,385.75. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chairman asked for a roll call vote on the approval of the claims. Those members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, 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 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 October 31, 2012; Planning and Zoning Building and Permit Reports for October 2012; Public Defenders Report for September 2012; Jail Report for September 2012; Court Services Adult and Juvenile Report for September 2012; DeKalb County regional Office of Education's Annual Report covering July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. 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 R2012-76: Release of Executive Session Minutes
Motion
Mr. Newport moved 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. Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote. Motion was carried without any objections.

Resolution R2012-78: New Public Transit Facility
Motion
Mr. Tobias moved The DeKalb County Board does direct its attorney to draw and its Board Chairman to execute all documents necessary to make a sufficient portion of parcel #08-13-200-020 owned by the County of DeKalb available for the construction of new public transportation facilities to serve the citizens of DeKalb County. And the County Board does direct staff to work cooperatively with the staff at Voluntary Action Center and the City of DeKalb to obtain the necessary funding and see that the facilities are constructed. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Andersen moved to strike out sufficient portion and add 6 acres of the parcel, which is reduced from its proposed 11.8 acres to be available for this project. Mr. Gudmunson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote on Amendment
Chairman Anderson called for a roll call vote on the Amendment. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Cribben, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Gudmunson and Chairman Anderson. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan and Mrs. Allen. Five Members voted yea and eighteen Members voted nay. Motion failed.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution as it stands. Those members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, 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 and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2012-79: Land Acquisition
Motion
Mrs. Tobias moved The DeKalb County Board does authorize the acquisition of the property located at 229 East Exchange Street, Sycamore, Illinois (PIN #06-32-278-012) for the price of $163,000.00. The County Board does direct its attorney to negotiate and its chairman to sign all documents necessary to complete this transaction. Mr. Oncken seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote. Those members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, 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 and Chairman Anderson. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2012-80: In Support of the Construction of a Full Interchange at the Intersection of Route 23 and I-90
Motion
Mrs. Tobias moved The DeKalb County Board does hereby join the Genoa City Council in support of the construction of a full interchange at the intersection of Route 23 and I-90 and does direct the Board Chairman to sign this resolution and does direct the County Clerk to distribute copies of it to officials at the Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Illinois Department of Transportation and all of DeKalb County's elected State and Federal Representative. Mrs. Fullerton seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Anderson called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2012-81: County Administrator's Position
Motion
Mrs. Tobias moved The DeKalb County Board does approve the hiring of Mr. Gary Hanson as the new DeKalb County Administrator, effective 12/1/12, under the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement attached to this resolution. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Foster moved to Amend section 3 letter E of the Administrator's contract. There was no second to this motion.
Motion to Withdrawal
Mr. Foster withdrew his Motion.
Motion to Amend
Mrs. Fullerton moved to make a few minor wording clarifications to section 3 letters B and C and also in section 11 letter A. Mr. Gudmunson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote on Amendment
Chairman Anderson asked for a roll call vote on the Amendment as presented. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Andersen, Mr. Cribben, Mrs. DeFauw, Mr. Deverell, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Reid, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Whelan, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Anderson. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Hulseberg and Mrs. Turner. Twenty Members voted yea and three Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Voice Vote on Resolution
The Chairman called for a voice vote on the Resolution as Amended to hire Mr. Gary Hanson as the new DeKalb County Administrator. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Hulseberg, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Oncken, Ms. Vary and Mr. Augsburger all gave their remarks and thanks and farewells to the board.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mr. Oncken moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Fauci 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 Clerk                                                     DeKalb County Board Chairman