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 May, 2009, 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 9th day of June, 2009 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 Member Jim King 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: Jesse Crouch, Jim Eccher, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Jim King, Kippy Nelson, Rich Nordstrom, Bill Preston, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Jason DeSplinter, Jim Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: JoAnne Hillman and Dennis Sullivan.
5. Member Jan May moved to approve the agenda of the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jim King moved to approve and place on file the May 12, 2009 County Board meeting minutes. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Jim Taylor, Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard & Co., presented the Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ report dated November 30, 2008.
8. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ report dated November 30, 2008. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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9. Member John Sovanski moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder monthly fee report, Henry County Health Department, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, and the University of Illinois Extension. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Tom Steele moved to confirm the reappointments of Mr. Bill Dale, Ms. Kathy Griffith, and Mr. Steve Durian to the Hammond-Henry Hospital District for terms from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2012. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Jan May moved to confirm the reappointment of Ms. Carol VanDeRostyne to the Henry County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jan May moved to confirm the reappointment of Ms. Mary Streitmatter to the Henry County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a term from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Michael Werkheiser to the Galva Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2012. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Dennis Anderson moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Kent Youngstrom to the Bishop Hill Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2012. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Betty Murphy moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Joseph Swan to the position of Henry County Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA) Manager, for a term to run until replacement named. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file Ordinance and Resolution 09-16 Establishing an Altered Speed Zone on Hillcrest Drive and Meadowbrook Drive, Phenix Township, to 25 miles per hour. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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17. Member Jim 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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18. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairperson, 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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20. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the 3-year agreement for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Precedence, Inc. Member Jim King 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, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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21. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee reported the Planning and Development Committee met tonight and gave an overview of their meeting, the report will be placed on file at next month’s county board meeting.
24. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s May Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s May Reconciliation report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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26. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,767,066.67. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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27. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the IMRF Optional Phase-In 2010 Employer Contribution Rates for Regular 8.48% and SLEP 16.73%. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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28. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolution 09-17 amending the FY09 Coroner Equipment Grant Fund (8590) budget by increasing in the amount of $4,415.00 due to unbudgeted grant funds received and deposited. Funds have been used to purchase a scanner, antenna and wiring equipment. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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29. Member Pat Ripperger moved to authorize the Treasurer to release RRLF funds to Sports Fanatic, Kewanee, in the amount of $10,000.00. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger,
D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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30. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and Henry County regarding medical and behavioral health services. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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31. Member Pat Ripperger 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 Jim King moved to adopt Resolution 09-18 for Acceptance of the Special Warranty under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act of 1964 to provide Public Transportation Financial Assistance. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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33. Member Tom Steele moved to adopt Ordinance 09-19 Authorizing the Issuance of up to $2,700,000.00 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (General Revenues Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2009, of the County of Henry, Illinois, Providing the Details of such Bonds and for an Alternate Revenue Source and the Levy of Direct Annual Taxes Sufficient to Pay the Principal of and Interest on Such Bonds, and Authorizing and Approving Related Matters. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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34. Member Jim Eccher moved to adopt Ordinance 09-20 Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Laborers, Workmen and Mechanics Employed on Public Works in Henry County. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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35. Member Jim King moved to adopt Resolution 09-21 Authorizing Application for a Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s general authority to make such Grants. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and D. Sullivan.
Motion Carried.
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36. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
37. Mr. Tim Wise, Democrat Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, introduced himself.
38. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
39. Member Jim King wanted to recognize those that had worked hard with putting together the audit information.
40. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the July 14, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
41. Chairman Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.