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 October, 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:
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 9th day of November, 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-three members present: Jesse Crouch, Jim Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, Dennis Anderson, Jim King, Kippy Nelson, 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. One member was absent: Rich Nordstrom.
5. Member Jim Eccher moved to approve the agenda of the November 9, 2010 County Board Recessed Annual meeting. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the October 12, 2010 County Board Annual Session meeting minutes. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Jim Grier, Jager Agency, Inc., Henry County Insurance Advisory Committee, presented the FY11 Henry County Insurance Program.
8. Chairman Tom Nicholson presented a plaque to retiring Gilbert “Gib” Cady, Henry County Sheriff.
9. Member Ron Salisbury moved to approve and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Henry County Health Department, 708 Mental Health Board, and the County Clerk/Recorder fee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the following reappointments:
Dr. David Modder as the Henry County Animal Control Administrator for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2011.
Dr. Chris Ryan as the Henry County Animal Control Assistant Administrator for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2011.
Mr. Lloyd Carlson to the Henry County Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2015.
Mr. Lloyd Carlson to the Building Board of Appeals, for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2013.
Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Jan May moved to hold over until the December 14, 2010 County Board Meeting the reappointment of Mr. Bob Hepner to the Henry County Planning Committee for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2013. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s October balance and interest earned reports and the County Clerk’s October fund balance report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,469,937.92. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
14. Member Pat Ripperger moved to adopt the FY2010-2011 Henry County Budget. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
15. Member Tom Steele moved to amend the budget to reinstate the Public Information Manager in the amount of $8,500.00 and when uses are outside of the General Fund then the Highway, Health Department, Hillcrest Home reimburse the General Fund. 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, D. Anderson, J. King, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members voting “Naye”: K. Nelson, B. Preston, M. Weber, and J. DeSplinter. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
16. Member Jim King moved to amend the budget in General Financial Services Department 2120, line item 5474 Soil & Water to add $1142.00 back in for a total of $16,000.00. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed thirteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, J. King, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Ten members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. DeSplinter, and T. Sturtevant. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
17. Member Dennis Anderson moved to recommend the County Board reduce appropriations for the following in County Board Deparment (1010) line item (5030) mileage by $4,399.00 and line item (3200) per diem by $9,700.00. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed seven members voting “Aye”: R. Livesay, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, and J. DeSplinter. Sixteen members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, T. Steele, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Failed.
18. Back to the main motion to approve and place on file the FY2010-2011 Henry County Amended Budget.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Five members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
19. Member Pat Ripperger moved to adopt the 2010 Property Tax Levy Ordinance in the amount of $7,501,321.00. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
20. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the following Budget Resolutions amending the FY10 Budget, which requires a simple majority vote:
Resolution 10-31 County Board Department (1010)
Resolution 10-32 County Building Department (1020)
Resolution 10-33 Treasurer’s Department (2030)
Resolution 10-34 Regional Office of Education (2050)
Resolution 10-35 General Financial Services Department (2120)
Resolution 10-36 Zoning/Building Department (4010)
Resolution 10-37 Sheriff’s Department (6010)
Resolution 10-38 Court Services Department (6030)
Resolution 10-39 State’s Attorney’s Department (6040)
Resolution 10-40 Coroner’s Department (6050)
Resolution 10-41 Sheriff’s Department Business Plan (6080)
Resolution 10-42 Public Defender Department (6090)
Resolution 10-43 TORT Judgement & Liability Insurance Dept (8130)
Resolution 10-44 Animal Control Department (8270)
Resolution 10-45 Court Security System (8360)
Resolution 10-46 Health Care Plan Department (8370)
Resolution 10-47 GIS Department (8420)
Resolution 10-48 Capital Building Department (8470)
Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed thirteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Steele, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Ten members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, and T. Sturtevant. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
21. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Budget Resolution 10-49 Treasurer’s Automation Fund (8410), which requires a 2/3’s vote. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed fifteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, T. Steele, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Eight members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, and J. DeSplinter. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Failed.
22. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolution 10-50 Authorizing Participation in the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor Program. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
23. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolutions and Deeds of Conveyance to Joseph E. Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent, for the following parcels:
20-33-430-011, 06-01-478-010, 15-03-100-028, 20-27-479-007, 20-27-479-017,
20-32-178-010, 20-32-434-017, 20-32-434-020, 20-32-434-040, 20-33-110-012,
20-33-227-008, 20-33-429-009, and 24-33-278-006. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
24. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
25. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to
approve County Maintenance Resolution in the amount of $900,000.00 appropriating from the Motor Fuel Tax allotment for the maintenance of County or State Highways. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
26. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve Resolution 10-51 appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds to pay the County Engineer’s salary and expenses for the period from December 1, 2010 through November 30, 2011. Member Ron Salisubry seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
27. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee reports dated October 18, 2010 and November 1, 2010. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
28. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to
approve the 2011 Holiday Schedule. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
29. Member John Sovanski moved to recommend the County Board create and distribute an Annual Report compiled by the Chairman of the County Board to include County-wide accomplishments, upcoming County and Department goals,
meetings assigned to each County Board member, eligible mileage and per diems for each Board member, meetings each member attended, mileage pay and per diem pay at each December County Board meeting. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
30. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
31. 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.
32. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to
approve FY11 Henry County Insurance Premium Package in the amount of $636,310.00. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
33. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the changes to the Health Care Plan effective December 1, 2010. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
34. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the September 23, 2010 and November 3, 2010 Administration Committee reports. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
35. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the replacement of a well pump in the approximate amount of $26,000.00. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
36. Member Jan May 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.
37. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
38. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to
approve Resolution 10-52 revising the Henry County Code of Ordinances and Amending Resolution 08-54 increasing Public Safety Fines in the Animal Control Fund Program according to the following:
Dog Running at Large $30.00
Impoundment $30.00
Dog Bites $30.00
Dangerous Dog $75.00
Vicious Dog $125.00
Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
39. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
40. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve a Proclamation Designating December 2010 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
41. Member Jim King moved to approve Resolution 10-53 Authorizing Application for an IDOT Inter City Bus Grant. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
42. Member Jim King moved to approve Resolution 10-54 Authorizing Application for an IDOT FY11 Van Grant. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, 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. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
43. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
44. Chairman Nicholson recognized the following retiring County Board members:
Rich Nordstrom 2006 – 2010
Betty Murphy 2006 – 2010
JoAnne Hillman 1999 – 2010
Jim King 1998 – 2002 & 2006 – 2010
Jesse Crouch 1996 – 2010
45. Vice Chairman John Sovanski recognized Chairman Tom Nicholson for his 22 years of service, 20 of which he has served as the County Board Chairman.
46. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
Member Kippy Nelson thanked all the County Board members who are leaving.
47. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the next regular County Board meeting to be held December 14, 2010. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
48. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.