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 9th day of March, 2010, 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 20th day of April, 2010 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 County Clerk Barb 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, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Jim Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Three members were absent: Rick Livesay, Bill Preston and Jason DeSplinter.
5. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the agenda of the April 20, 2010 County Board meeting. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jan May moved to approve and place on file the March 9, 2010 County Board meeting minutes. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Mike Zerull, Abilities Plus, gave a presentation.
8. Member Muriel Weber moved to approve 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 the 2008 – 2009 Annual Health Department report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Tom Steele moved to confirm the appointments of the following in Group 5A of the Agenda:
Reappointment of Mr. Jeffrey Hutchinson to the Cambridge Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
Reappointment of Mr. John L. Roehrs to the Cambridge Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012.
Appointment of Mr. Ned Richardson to the Cambridge Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Reappointment of Mr. Jerry Sheldon to the Orion Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
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Reappointment of Mr. Steve Anderson to the Orion Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
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Reappointment of Mr. Albert Hulting to the Alba-Annawan Fire District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Reappointment of Mr. Kenneth DeSmith to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
Reappointment of Mr. Daniel DeSmith to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Reappointment of Ms. Maryclair Gustafson to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012.
Reappointment of Mr. Victor Dzekunskas to the Colona Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Reappointment of Mr. Greg Miller to the Oxford Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012.
Reappointment of Mr. Dean Peterson to the Oxford Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Jan May moved to confirm the reappointment of
Mr. John Sovanski to the Kewanee Community Fire District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Member John Sovanski asked that he just be present.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Tom Steele moved to hold over until the May 11, 2010 County Board meeting the following appointments in Group 5B of the Agenda:
Reappointment of Mr. Steve Norberg to the Oxford Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Reappointment of Mr. Thomas Curnyn to the Geneseo Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
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Reappointment of Mr. John Nilsson to the Geneseo Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
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Reappointments of Mr. Jim Eccher and Ms. Tammy Swanson Dynes to the Henry County Board of Review for terms from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2012.
Reappointments of Mr. Walter DeVilder and Mr. Thomas VanVooren, DMD to the Henry County Board of Health for terms from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2013.
Appointment of Ms. Muriel Weber to the Henry-Stark Extension Unit Board to complete the unexpired term of Ms. JoAnne Hillman for a term from May 11, 2010 until a replacement is named.
Reappointment of Mr. Raymond Hanson to the Osco Community Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012.
Reappointment of Mr. David Doy to the Osco Community Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
Reappointment of Mr. Gary Asay to the Osco Community Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Appointment of Mr. Jim King to the Soil and Water Commission for a term from December 1, 2009 until a replacement is named.
Reappointment of Mr. Craig Lindstrom to the Kewanee Airport Authority for a term from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2015.
Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, informed the Board that the change to the Liquor Commission Section of the Henry County Code of Ordinances will be presented next month.
13. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee reports of March 25 and April 15, 2010. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s March Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s March Reconciliation report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,697,288.79. Member Dennis Anderson 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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16. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the following Resolutions for Elected Officials Salaries for 2011 – 2014, which represents a salary freeze for the 1st and 2nd years, then a 1% the 3rd year, and 1 ½ % the 4th year.
Resolution 10-11 Henry County Treasurer
Resolution 10-12 Henry County Sheriff
Resolution 10-13 Henry County Circuit Clerk
Resolution 10-14 Henry County Clerk/Recorder
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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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17. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve an amendment to Resolution 08-23 Establishing Annual Salary for Supervisor of Assessments. Discussion was held. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
18. Member Jim King moved to postpone consideration of Resolution 08-23 until the May 11, 2010 County Board meeting. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
19. 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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20. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to award Brandt Construction, the lowest bidder, a bituminous surface removal project to be financed with 100% County funds. 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, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger,
D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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21. Member Jim Kursock moved to award Curnyn Construction, the lowest bidder, a culvert project in Hanna Township to be financed with 50% County funds and 50% Road district funds. Member Betty Murphy 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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22. Member Jim Kursock moved to award the lowest bidder in each group for various materials for road district MFT allotments. 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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23. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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24. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to temporarily suspend the Henry County Property Tax Abatement Incentive Policy pending a comprehensive review of its overall effectiveness. 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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25. Member John Sovanski moved to approve Resolution 10-15 Continuing Economic Development as a major priority in Henry County and continuing to administer a Rural Revolving Loan Fund program to assist small business in the County. Member Jim King 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, 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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28. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Parking Lot Lease Extension between the Village of Cambridge and Henry County for a two year term. Member Jim King 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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29. Member Tom Steele moved to go into closed session to discuss negotiations. 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
30. Member Kippy Nelson moved to resume back into regular session. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
31. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Member Jan May moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Hillcrest Home and The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31, AFL-CIO on behalf of and with members of Local 3587. Member Jim King 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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33. 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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34. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee
Chairperson, moved to approve the final plat Weber Estates Phase 3. Member Dennis Anderson 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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35. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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36. Member Jim King moved to go into closed session to review closed session minutes. 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, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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37. Member Pat Ripperger moved to resume back into regular session. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
38. Member Tom Steele moved to open the following closed session
minutes: March 9, 2010B, September 8, 2009, July 14, 2009A, and November 14, 2006. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
39. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
40. Mr. Jon Zahm, 14910 Osco Road, Osco, wanted to talk about legislative redistricting. He is working on a project with others called the Fair Map Amendment. He gave a brief overview of the project and stated he had petitions available for people to sign in the hallway after the meeting.
41. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
42. Member Jim King informed the board that Jan May, Betty Murphy, Colleen Gillaspie and himself applied for a $2,000.00 grant from the Illinois Quad Cities Art Council and won. Mr. Lee Kimball has agreed to paint a large painting for Henry County.
43. Member Jesse Crouch commented in regards to Fair Map Amendment. He stated his problem with the project is how it’s suppose to be made up of an independent board and he does not know that you could come up with that in reality with the different groups mentioned.
44. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held May 11, 2010. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
45. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.