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 14th day of October, 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:
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 18th day of November, 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 Kippy Nelson 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, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Marvin Gradert, Jim King, Rich Nordstrom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Three members were absent: Karol Vail, JoAnne Hillman, and Roger Grafton.
5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda of the November 18, 2008 Recessed Annual County Board meeting and amend by adding items 6 – under Health and Social Services action item to purchase a bus; and item 8A – Proclamation Designating December 2008 as National Drunk and Drug Prevention month. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jan May moved to approve and place on file the October 14, 2008 Recessed Annual Session County Board minutes. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Cliff Sichta, Jager Agency, Inc., Henry County Insurance Advisory Committee, gave a presentation of the FY09 Henry County Insurance Program.
8.. 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, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, United Counties Council of Illinois, and University of Illinois Extension. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the appointment of Dr. David Modder as Henry County Animal Control Administrator for a term from November 18, 2008 through November 30, 2009. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Jan May moved to confirm the appointment of Dr. Chris Ryan as Henry County Animal Control Assistant Administrator for a term from November 18, 2008 through November 30, 2009. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey McCready to the Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) for a term from November 18, 2008 through November 30, 2011. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via voice Vote.
12. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the December County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. James Ufkin to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term from December 9, 2008 through November 30, 2009. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Tom Steele moved to hold over until the December County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Kyle Sproston to the Zoning Board of Appeals to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Rodney Searle for a term from December 9, 2008 through November 30, 2011. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the December County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Gerald Franks to the Planning Committee to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Bill Freddy for a term from December 9, 2008 through November 30, 2009. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the December County Board meeting the appointment of Ms. Carol Johnson to the Henry County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Board to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Dan Edwards for a term from December 9, 2008 through May 31, 2009. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the purchase of a handicap accessible bus from Southern Illinois Bus Company, Breeze, Illinois. A Grant in the amount of $25,000.00 will be applied towards the purchase. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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17. Member Jan May moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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18. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 08-09 SU for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use permit application by Chad Stropes/CSI Insulation for a rural small business/insulation on 2 acres or less 27.51 acre tract SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 4 T15N R1E, 4th P.M., Lynn Township . Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Moiton Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 08-13 MA for the purpose of considering an Article 18 M-1 Manufacturing to Article 12 R-1 Residential zoning map amendment application by Brent Barnett for construction of a single family dwelling on 1 acre NW part 4.34 acre tract SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 27 T15N R5E, 4th P.M., Kewanee Township. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via VoiceVote.
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20. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. 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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22. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the October Treasurer’s fund balance and Interest earned reports and the October County Clerk’s Reconciliation report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,512,735.56. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the FY09 Henry County Budget. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members voting “Naye”: D. Anderson, and M. Gradert. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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25. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the 2008 Property Tax Levy Ordinance 08-28 in the amount of $6,478,573.00. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the following Resolutions amending the FY08 Budget:
Resolution 08-29 Regional Office of Education (2050)
Resolution 08-30 Elections Department (2070)
Resolution 08-31 General Financial Services Department (2120)
Resolution 08-32 Zoning/Building Department (4010)
Resolution 08-33 County Highway Department (8180)
Resolution 08-34 Court Security System (8360)
Resolution 08-35 Veteran’s Assistance Commission Fund (8480)
Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: M. Gradert. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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27. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the following Resolutions amending the FY08 Budget:
Resolution 08-36 County Board Department (1010)
Resolution 08-37 County Building Department (1020)
Resolution 08-38 Treasurer’s Department (2030)
Resolution 08-39 Supervisor of Assessments (2080)
Resolution 08-40 General Financial Services Department (2120)
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Resolution 08-41 Sheriff’s Office (6010)
Resolution 08-42 Court Services Department (6030)
Resolution 08-43 State’s Attorney Department (6040)
Resolution 08-44 Jury Commission Department (6060)
Resolution 08-45 Sheriff’s Business Plan (6080)
Resolution 08-46 Public Defender Department (6090)
Resolution 08-47 Animal Control Department (8270)
Resolution 08-48 Vital Records Automation (8330)
Resolution 08-49 Probation Service Fees (8350)
Resolution 08-50 Probation Service Fees (8350)
Resolution 08-51 Probation Service Fees (8350)
Resolution 08-52 Probation Service Fees (8350)
Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: M. Gradert. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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28. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Resolution 08-53 Authorizing Participation in the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Program. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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29. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve two Deeds of Conveyance to Joseph E. Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent, for the following parcel numbers: 25-04-102-001 and 25-04-102-004. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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30. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 08-54 approving the fee schedule for dog registrations and the pets running at large fine as proposed and increasing boarding fees from $5.00 to $7.00 per day. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll
by Clerk Link showed twenty
members voting “Aye”: J.
Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D.
Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M.
Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T.
Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One
member voting “Naye”:
M. Swanson. Three members
were absent: K. Vail, J.
Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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31. 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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32. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve County Maintenance Resolution appropriating $1,250,000 Motor Fuel Tax funds for the 2009 maintenance program from December 1, 2008 through November 30, 2009. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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33. Member James Kursock moved to approve Resolution 08-55 appropriating the Motor Fuel Tax funds to pay the County Engineer’s salary and expenses for the period of December 1, 2008 through November 30, 2009. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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34. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement to Share Hotel Tax between Henry County and the City of Kewanee. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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36. Member John Sovanski moved to approve the 2009 Holiday Schedule. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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37. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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38. 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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39. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to adopt the FY08-09 Insurance Premium Package in the amount of $650,612.00. Member Rich Nordstrom seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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40. 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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41. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the October 21, 2008 Finance Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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42. Member Jim King moved to adopt a Proclamation for Henry County to participate in the observance of the National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (December) 2008. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Hillman, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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43. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for Public Comment.
44. Chairman Nicholson recognized the following retiring County Board Members and their years of service to Henry County:
Mr. Karol Vail – 2007 – 2008
Mr. Roger Grafton – 2002 – 2008
Mr. Marvin Gradert – 1992 – 2008
Mr. Maurice Swanson – 1969 – 2008
45. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the Organizational meeting to be held on Monday, December 1, 2008 and the Regular Session meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
46. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.