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 10th day of June, 2008, 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:
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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 REGULAR 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 8th day of July, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.
2. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman John Sovanski.
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-one members present: Jesse Crouch, James Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Jim King, Rich Nordstrom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann Desmith, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Three members were absent: Karol Vail, Tom Nicholson, and Marvin Gradert.
5. Member JoAnne Hillman moved to approve the Agenda of the July 8, 2008 County Board meeting. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Muriel Weber moved to approve and place on file the June 10, 2008 County Board minutes. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder Fee report, Henry County Health Department, and Henry County 708 Mental Health Board. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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8. Member Ron Salisbury moved to confirm the reappointments of Mr. George Olson, Mr. Gary D. Johnson, and Mr. Richard Maher to the Woodhull Cemetery Board for terms from June 1, 2008 through May 20, 2014. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Jesse Crouch move to confirm the appointment of Mr. Allen Nordquist to the Woodhull Cemetery Board for a term from July 8, 2008 through May 30, 2014. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member James Kursock moved to hold over until the August County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. John Swan, Sr. to the Illini Hospital District Board for a term from August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2011. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the August County Board meeting the reappointments of Ms. Jeanette Floy and Mr. Ned Richardson to the Henry County Ethics Commission for terms from August 13, 2008 through August 12, 2010. Member Jerry Thompson 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 Tom Steele arrived at 6:05 P.M.
14. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the July Fund Balance and Interest Earned report of the Treasurer and the Reconciliation report of the County Clerk. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,359,539.18. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, D. Anderson and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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16. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the amendment to the courthouse salary ranges and job descriptions. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the amended courthouse salary ranges and job descriptions. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, D. Anderson and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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18. 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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19. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, 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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20. Member James Eccher moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member James Eccher moved to approve and place on file the Certified List of Election Judge appointments. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, D. Anderson and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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22. 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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23. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the reinsurance renewal proposal from Symetra Life Insurance Company in the amount of $350,562.00. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D.Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, D. Anderson and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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24. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the life insurance bid from Symetra Financial in the amount of $8,431.80. Member Rich Nordstom seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, D. Anderson and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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25. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the proposal from QCA Electric in the amount not to exceed $8,200.00 for electrical system services. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, D. Anderson and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Rich Nordstrom seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Ron Salisbury 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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28. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, stated the Planning and Development Committee met this evening and did not have a report to place on file at this time.
29. Vice Chairman John Sovanski asked for Public Comment.
30. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
31. Vice Chairman John Sovanski declared the meeting adjourned.