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 January, 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:

 

“You are hereby notified that the County Board of Henry County will meet in REGULAR SESSION on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 6:00 P.M.  Said meeting will be held in the COUNTY BOARD ROOM, Judicial Wing, Room 102J, Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, Illinois.

                                                                                   BARBARA M. LINK

                                                                                   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:

 

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK

 

Cambridge, Illinois February 4, 2010 Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Henry County will meet in REGULAR SESSION at the hour of 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Said meeting will be held in the FIRST FLOOR JUDICIAL WING in the Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, Illinois.

 

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 Februay, 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 nineteen members present:  Jesse Crouch, Jim Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy,           Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, Jim King, Kippy Nelson, Bill Preston, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Ann DeSmith, Jim Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury,               Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Five members were absent: Dennis Anderson,  Rich Nordstrom, Muriel Weber, Jason DeSplinter, and John Sovanski.

 

5.                     Member Jan May moved to approve the agenda of the February 9, 2010 County Board meeting.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

  

6.                     Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve and place on file the January 12, 2010 County Board meeting minutes.  Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

7.                     Mr. Jon Creemens, E911 Director for Henry County, gave a presentation and distributed a packet explaining the Henry County Enhanced 9-1-1 System.   

 

8.                     Member Jerry Thompson 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, Tourism Bureau, and the Economic Development Partnership. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

9.                     Member Jim King moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Mike Yepsen to the Housing Authority of Henry County to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Clarence Medley for a term from February 9, 2010 to July 1, 2012.  Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

10.                   Member Jim Eccher moved to hold over until the March 9, 2010 County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Brain Stout to the Henry County Emergency Telephone System Board (911) for a term from March 9, 2010 to November 30, 2013.  Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

11.                   Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of aggregate and culvert materials, awarded to the lowest bidder in each group, to be used by County, Road Districts and various Municipalities in Henry County.  Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson,  P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

12.                   Member Jim Kursock moved to approve the purchase of bituminous materials, awarded to the lowest bidder in each group, to be used by various local governmental bodies in Henry County. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

13.                   Member Jim Kursock moved to approve the purchase of a tandem axle dump truck in the amount of $91,842.09 from Hawkeye Truck and Trailer.  Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

                        (See Call of the Roll continued on next page)

 

 

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson,                   

P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

14.                   Member Jim Kursock moved to adopt Resolution 10-01  Continuing Support for Colona Road/Illinois 84 Extension.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion. 

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

15.                   Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report.  Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

16.                   Member Tom Steele, Executive Committee Member, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report.  Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

17.                   Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of a new content filtering system Cymphonix Network Composer DC30 in the amount of $5,239.00.  Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  One member voting “Naye”:  K. Nelson. Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

18.                   Member Jim Eccher moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

19.                   Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, discussed the situation regarding the Courthouse and the damage that has occurred to the Building throughout the years.

 

20.                   Member Tom Steele moved to have the County Board Chairman send a letter thanking the Citizens for Henry County Courthouse Renovation Committee for their contributions, time, and effort towards the cause of the Courthouse referendum.  Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

  

21.                   Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.                                   

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

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 Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

23.                   Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee

Chairperson, moved to approve Bluff Road Estates final plat, a subdivision of  part of the SW1/4 of Section 26, T17N R 3E, 4th P.M.  Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

24.                   Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Charlet Court Subdivision’s final plat, a resubdivision of Lot 1 of Dwyer Subdivision.  Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

25.                   Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee reports.  Member Jim King seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

26.                   Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to

approve the FY 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program, Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) Agreement.  Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick,  A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and  J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

27.                   Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve the Agreement of Emergency Communications Planning Services between the Bi-State Regional Commission and Henry County. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.

  

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson,                  P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and  J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

28.                   Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report.  Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

29.                   Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s January Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s January Reconciliation report.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

30.                   Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,270,208.77.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.                 

Motion Carried.

 

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.

 

32.                   Member Dennis Sullivan moved to approve Resolution 10-02 Authorizing Public Transportation in Henry County Limits.  Member Jim King seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

33.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Ordinance 10-03 Providing for Public Transportation in Henry County, Illinois.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion. 

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”:  J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.  Five members were absent: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and J. Sovanksi.

Motion Carried.

 

34.                   Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment. 

 

35.                   Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment. 

                       

36.                   Member Jim King commented on the Richard Driehaus Grant.

 

37.                   Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the March 9, 2010 County Board meeting.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

 

38.                   Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the adjourned.