1. Pursuant to a call signed by thirteen members (being more than ½ the members of said Board), which was duly received and filed by the Clerk of said Board on the 9th day of October, 2007, and due notice having been given by the Clerk by publication in a newspaper published in the County of Henry in words and figures as follows:
County Clerk”
A certificate of Publication by said newspaper being on file and also by mailing a notice to each member of said Board in words and figures as follows, to-wit:
A certificate of mailing said notice being on file, the Henry County Board of the County of Henry and State of Illinois, convened in RECESSED ANNUAL SESSION in the FIRST FLOOR JUDICIAL WING in the Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, in the County and State aforesaid, on Tuesday, the 13th day of November, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.
2. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Nicholson.
3. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Chaplain JoAnne Hillman after which the pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
4. A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members present: Karol Vail, Jesse Crouch, James Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Marvin Gradert, Jim King, Rich Nordstrom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Ann DeSmith, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: Rick Livesay, and Muriel Weber.
5. Member James Kursock moved to approve the Agenda as amended of the November 13, 2007 County Board meeting by adding item 8A Proclamation of National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and 8B Public Comment. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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6. Member James Eccher moved to approve and place on file the October 9, 2007 Recessed Annual Session County Board minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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7. Mr. Jim Grier, Henry County Insurance Advisory Committee, gave a presentation of the FY08 Henry County Insurance Program.
8. Member Pat Ripperger moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of : Bi-State Regional Commission, Henry County Health Dept. Activity Reports, Resource Conservation and Development, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder Fee report, Economic Development Partnership, and 708 Mental Health Board Minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the December County Board meeting, the reappointments of Mr. Thomas J. Piotrowski, Geneseo Police Chief, Mr. Jon Cremeens, Alpha Fire Dept., Mr. Dale Croegaert, Hooppole Fire Captain, Mr. Adam Reading, Kewanee Hospital, and Ms. Carol Zimmerman, Kewanee Hospital, to the E911 Emergency Telephone System Board, with terms from December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2011. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member James Eccher moved to hold over until the December County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Jerry L. Dragolovich to complete the unexpired term of Ms. Linda Hollister, to the Geneseo Fire Protection District, with a term from December 11, 2007 through April 30, 2009. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote with M. Gradert voting Nay.
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11. Member James Kursock moved to hold over until the December County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Jerry Thompson, to the Interstate RC&D Council, with a term from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the October Fund Balance and Interest Earned report of the Treasurer and the Reconciliation report of the County Clerk. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,669,502.29. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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15. Member Jesse Crouch moved to amend the FY08 Henry County
Budget held over from October as follows: General Financial Services Department (2120), line item Transfer to Building Fund (6703), reducing said line item from $517,420.00 to $511,100.00 thereby reducing the total appropriation for Department (2120) from $989,598.00 to $983,278.00. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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16. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the FY08 Henry County Budget as amended. Member Jim King seconded the motion. Member Marvin Gradert moved to amend the main motion to freeze the part-time salaries to the level we had in the 2007 budget. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Naye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, K. Nelson, J. King, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members voting “Aye”: D. Anderson, M. Gradert, R. Nordstrom, and M. Swanson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Failed
17. The main motion to adopt the FY08 Henry County Budget as amended is back on the floor.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: M. Gradert. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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18. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the 2007 Property Tax Levy Ordinance. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the following Budget Resolutions transferring funds from one line item to another: Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion. Member Kippy Nelson moved to amend the main motion by removing the resolution on page 14. Member Jan May seconded.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
20. The main motion to adopt the following Budget Resolutions transferring funds from one line item to another is back on the floor.
07-16 County Board Department (1010)
07-17 County Building Department (1020)
07-18 County Clerk/Recorder’s Department (2020)
07-19 County Treasurer’s Department (2030)
07-20 County Treasurer’s Department (2030)
07-21 Information Services Department (2060)
07-22 Voter Registration Department (2070)
07-23 Rural Revolving Loan Department (2090)
07-24 General Financial Services Department (2120)
07-25 General Financial Services Department (2120)
07-26 Zoning/Building Department (4010)
07-27 Sheriff’s Department (6010)
07-28 Sheriff’s Department (6010)
07-29 Court Services Department (6030)
07-30 State’s Attorney’s Department (6040)
07-31 County Coroner’s Department (6050)
07-32 Jury Commission Department (6060)
07-33 Henry County Emergency Services Department (6070)
07-34 Sheriff’s Business Plan Department (6080)
07-35 Tort Judgement & Liability Insurance Department (8130)
07-36 County Farm Department (8210)
07-37 Animal Control Department (8270)
07-38 Court Services Department Probation Service Fees (8350)
07-39 Court Services Department Probation Service Fees (8350)
07-40 Court Services Department Probation Service Fees (8350)
07-41 GIS Department (8420)
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Two members voting “Naye”: K. Nelson and M. Gradert. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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21. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the following Budget Resolutions increasing the overall fund appropriations:
07-42 Regional Office of Education (2050)
07-43 Public Defender Department (6090)
07-44 General Fund Departments IMRF line item (1010, 1020, 2060,
2120, 4010, 6010,
6020, 6060, 6070)
07-45 General Fund Departments FICA line item (1010, 1020, 2120,
4010, 6010, 6020,
6060)
07-46 County Highway Department (8180)
07-47 Health Care Plan Department (8370)
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried
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22. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt a Resolution 07-48 for the Sheriff’s Department staff salaries, FICA, and IMRF for funding of three staff salaries that the Sheriff’s Department left out of the FY 07 Budget. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Naye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Failed.
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23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 07-49 Authorizing Participation in the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Program. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried
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24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Resolutions authorizing the execution of Deeds of Conveyance to Joseph E. Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent, for parcels 06-10-206-003, 11-03-100-013-0030, 20-28-379-042, 20-32-261-001, 20-33-227-027, 23-24-200-007-0030, 24-28-277-003, 25-04-201-014, 25-04-406-023. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried
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25. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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26. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Resolution appropriating $1,250,000 motor fuel tax funds for the period of December 1, 2007 to November 30, 2008. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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27. Member James Kursock moved to approve Resolution 7-50 appropriating motor fuel tax funds to pay the County Engineer’s salary and expenses for the period of December 1, 2007 to November 30, 2008. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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28. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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29. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve the 2008 Holiday Schedule. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members voting “Naye”; K. Nelson and M. Gradert. Two member were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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30. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to adopt the FY08 Henry County Insurance Program package for $642,172.00. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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33. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and hold over until the December 11, 2007 meeting the Intergovernmental Agreement relating to parking between Henry County and the Village of Cambridge. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried.
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34. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the Proposal from Midwest Engineering Consultants, Ltd. in the amount estimated at $8,500.00 for technical services to evaluate courthouse electrical equipment grounding. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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35. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the following Health Care Plan Premium adjustments and plan changes as noted in the Administration Committee report. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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36. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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37. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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38. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve 07-20 SU for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit application by Rebecca Frankenreider and Leanna Verstraete/Tower Hill Antiques for a rural small business on the following described property: 25% or less 1.09 acres of an 18.98 acre tract SW ¼ Section 21 T15N R5E 4th P.M. parcel 20-21-351-002. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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39. Member Ann Desmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice.
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40. Member Roger Grafton moved to adopt Proclamation Designating December 2007 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention month. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
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41. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment. Member Jim King wanted to recognize the art hanging in the hall.
42. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
43. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting recessed.