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 21st day of April, 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 12th day of April, 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 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, Jim Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, Dennis Anderson, Jim King, Kippy Nelson, Rich Nordstrom, Bill Preston, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Jason DeSplinter, Jim Kursock, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Three members were absent: Rick Livesay, Ann DeSmith, and Jan May.
5. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the agenda of the May 12, 2009 County Board meeting and amend by changing item 6 under Planning and Development -Jim King instead of Jim Kursock. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jim King moved to approve and place on file the April 21, 2009 County Board meeting minutes. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Jeff West, University of Illinois Extension Henry-Stark Unit Director, gave a presentation on the University of Illinois Extension and distributed the Spring 2009 Issue of the Extension Unit.
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8. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Hillcrest Home, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder monthly fee report, Henry County Health Department, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, 708 Mental Health Board, Tourism Bureau, Regional Office of Education Summer 2009 Issue, and the University of Illinois Extension. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Jim Eccher moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Steve Carton to the Board of Review for a term from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Jesse Crouch moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Scott Huffman to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Laverne Carlson to the Orion Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2009 through March 31, 2012. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Jerry Dragolovich to the Geneseo Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2012. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Ron Salisbury moved to confirm the reappointments of Mr. Jan Berghult, Mr. James Golby, and Mr. Duward Inch to the Henry County Board of Health for terms from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2012. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointments of Ms. Janet Cady, Ms. Paula Luft, Mr. Tim Fritz, Ms. Linda Grant, Mr. Wilbur Nelson, and Mr. Marvin Watters to the Henry County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Board for terms from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2012. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Karen Urick moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Stanley Verdick to the Prophetstown Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2012. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Tom Steele moved to hold over until the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting 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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16. Member Jim Kursock moved to hold over until the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting 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 Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Pat Ripperger moved to hold over until the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting 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 Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
18. Member Dennis Anderson moved to hold over until the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Michael Werkheiser to the Galva Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2012. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting 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 Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
20. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Agreement for the Utilization of Transportation Services and Capital Equipment between Henry County, the Primary Participant, and Abilities Plus, the Provider. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, A. DeSmith, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
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21. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the discontinuation of services from Medical Cost Management (MCM) effective May 12, 2009. 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, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson,
P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, A. DeSmith, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
24. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member Ron Salisbury 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.
26. Member Jim King moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. 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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28. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s April Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s April Reconciliation report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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29. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,971,560.17. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, A. DeSmith, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
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30. Member Pat Ripperger moved to hold over until the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting the FY2008 Henry County’s Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ reports dated November 30, 2008. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, A. DeSmith, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
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31. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to recommend to award the lowest bidder, Brandt Construction, for bituminous surface removal on County Hwy 5. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, A. DeSmith, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
33. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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34. Member Jim King moved to approve Resolution 09-14 Authorizing Application for Public Transportation Financial Assistance Under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, A. DeSmith, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
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35. Member Jim Eccher moved to approve Ordinance 09-15 to Provide for Public Transportation in Henry County, Illinois. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, A. DeSmith, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
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36. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
37. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
38. Member Jim King reported Mr. Steve Brandau, County Engineer, was presented the National Award for 2008 Rural County Engineer of the Year.
39. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
40. Chairman Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.