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 12th day of February, 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 11th day of March, 2008 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, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Marvin Gradert, Jim King, Rich Nordstrom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: Ann DeSmith and Roger Grafton.
5. Member Jan May moved to approve the Agenda of the March 11, 2008 County Board meeting. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the February 12, 2008 County Board minutes. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Jeff West, Henry County Extension Director, introduced Ms. Judith Gilbert, Henry County Community and Economic Development Educator. Mr. West also distributed a University of Illinois Extension Quarterly report.
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8. Member Muriel Weber moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder Fee report, Henry County Health Department, and the Henry County Economic Development Partnership. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Jan May moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Mary Streitmatter to the Housing Authority of Henry County to complete the unexpired term or Ms. Dorothy McCollam, Resident Commissioner, for a term from March 11, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Member Ron Salibury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Tom Steele moved to confirm the reappointments of the following: Ms. Penny Carlson, Mr. John Roehrs, Mr. Ian Malmstrom, and Ms. Gail Ripka, to the Henry County 708 Mental Health Board for terms from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Muriel Weber moved to hold over until the April 2008 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Ramon Wirth to the Henry County Merit Commission for a term from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the April 2008 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Paul R. Ehnle to the Kewanee Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2011. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Betty Murphy moved to hold over until the April 2008 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Frank Soliz to the Colona Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2011. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Courthouse Roof/Clock Tower Renovation Study report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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17. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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18. Jim King moved to approve Solid Waste Ordinance Text Amendments 08-00 SWO TA by the Henry County Board. Member Dennis Anderson 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: A. DeSmith and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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19. Member Jim King moved to approve Zoning application 08-01 SU by Jerry Goddard/American Muscle LLC Restoration Tool and Parts, for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use permit for rural small business/auto restoration tools and parts on 2 acres or less of 80.28 acre tract SE1/4 Section 33 T17N R1E, 4th P.M., Colona Township. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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20. Member Jim King moved to approve Zoning application 08-02 SU
by Ted and Valerie VanHyfte/Mud Creek Retrievers, for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use permit for a rural small business/kennel on 2 acres or less of 16.42 acre tract Section 4 T16N R5E, 4th P.M., Annawan Township. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member Jim King moved to approve Zoning application 08-03 SU by Dennis Sullivan for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/excavating and private sewage disposal installation on 2 acres or less of 18.98 acre tract E1/2 Section 4 T17N R2E, 4th P.M., Hanna Township. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the April 2008 County Board meeting the Increase in Zoning and Building permit application fees. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
23. Member Jim King moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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24. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the February 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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26. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,726,564.83. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: A. DeSmith and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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27. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the following revisions to the Henry County Accounting Procedures: increase the credit card limit to $10,000.00 and authorize application for a new cash back rewards credit card; add to the paid-in-advance claims list insurance bond application premiums and court ordered evaluations provided by James Ray, PHD. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: A. DeSmith and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
28. 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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29. James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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30. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to go into closed session to discuss personnel. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: A. DeSmith and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
31. Member Jerry Thompson moved to resume into regular session. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
32. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file a Contractual Agreement between Henry County Youth Services Bureau and the Regional Office of Education which would place 3 ½ people into county employees. Member James Eccher seconded the motion. There was a Division of the House.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twelve members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Eccher, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, T. Steele, M. Swanson, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Ten members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, and T. Sturtevant. Two members were absent: A. DeSmith and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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33. Member Tom Steele requested to view the agreement between the Henry County Youth Services Bureau and the Regional Office of Education. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
34. Member John Sovanksi, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to hold over until the April 2008 County Board meeting the proposed County Board Management Chart and related information. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee reports. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried.
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36. Member Tom Steele moved to go into closed session to review closed session minutes. Member Rick Livesay 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: A. DeSmith and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
37. Member Jim King moved to resume into regular session. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
38. Member Tom Steele moved to release the following closed session minutes: September 11, 2007; October 9, 2007; and March 11, 2008. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
39. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for Public Comment. Mr. Jerry Snodgrass and Ms. Monica Stevens presented a Resolution to the County Board supporting the Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
40. Member Jim King moved to recommend Chairman Tom Nicholson and the County Board send a letter to the Governor supporting the release of funds for Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice.
41. Member Jim King commented that the Geneseo Basketball team finished in the Sweet 16 Class 3A.
42. Mr. Burt Steiner of Geneseo questioned a Revolving Loan fund that was approved in a prior month by the County Board.
43. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
44. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.