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 10th day of August, 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 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 14th day of September, 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-four members present: Jesse Crouch, Jim Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, 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.
5. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to approve the agenda of the September 14, 2010 County Board meeting and amend item 8 new business by moving items C and D above items A and B. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Muriel Weber moved to amend the agenda by changing the Agenda to call Public Comment 8A; County Board Comment 8B; Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation with the Department of Justice 8C; Closed Session to Review Closed Session Minutes 8D; and Closed Session to Discuss Personnel Issues 8D-2. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the August 10, 2010 Regular Session County Board meeting minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
8. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Henry County Health Department, Economic Development Partnership, and the County Clerk/Recorder fee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Karen Urick moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Gary Gerber to the Prophetstown Fire Protection District to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Stanley Verdick for a term from September 14, 2010 to April 30, 2012. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Jim King moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. John “Bill” Nelson to the Henry County Zoning Board of Appeals to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Kyle Sproston for a term from September 14, 2010 to November 30, 2011. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the October 12, 2010 County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Clinton Sullivan to the Henry County Zoning Board of Appeals to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Mike McGinn for a term from October 12, 2010 to November 30, 2012. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the revisions to the Rules of the Henry County Board effective December 1, 2010. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, 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.
Motion Carried.
13. Member John Sovanski moved to hold over until the October 12, 2010 County Board meeting the Henry County Government Employee Evaluation form. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member John Sovanski moved to approve Resolution 10-27 Waiving Allocation of Recovery Zone and QECB volume cap to the Illinois Finance Authority. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson,
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P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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.
Motion Carried.
15. Member John Sovanski moved to approve the revisions to the Henry County Schedule of Personnel Practices. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, 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.
Motion Carried.
16. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
18. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the expenditure of an additional $7,890.00 to Americlock for unforeseen clock tower repairs. Member Ted Sturtevant 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, 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.
Motion Carried.
19. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the Illinois Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant agreements for replacement of windows in the Courthouse and in the Highway Department building. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, 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.
Motion Carried.
20. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee reports from August 27, September 7, and September 8, 2010. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
21. 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.
22. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Map Amendment application 10-09 MA submitted by Mike Manning for the purpose of considering an Article 16 R-5 Residential to Article 14 R-3 Residential zoning map amendment for the sale and
construction of a non-farm single family dwelling in an all year dwelling living instead of seasonal occupancy on Lots 1, 2, 3 Coulters Sub of NE1/4 Section 24 T18N R5E, 4th P.M., Hanna Township. 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, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: M. Weber.
Motion Carried.
23. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 10-10 SU by Ross/John Dwyer for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use permit for a sand extraction business on 2 acres of 54.79 acre tract W1/2 NW1/4 S of canal and W of Hwy S33 Section 9 T17N R3E, 4th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Rick Livesay 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, 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. One member abstained: K. Nelson.
Motion Carried.
24. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
25. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to
approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
26. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,896,312.64. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, 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.
Motion Carried.
27. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Budget Amendment Resolution 10-28 Replacing a Truck - vehicle #49, to be financed from the County Highway Fund (8180) for the cost of replacement of equipment. 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, R. Nordstrom, 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 voting “Naye”: B. Preston.
Motion Carried.
28. Member Pat Ripperger discussed budget problems and what kind of deficit they would like to see. Discussion was held and is available on audio tape in the County Clerk’s office.
29. Member Jesse Crouch moved to recommend the Finance Committee work to create a budget with a deficit of $500,000.00 to submit to the County Board in October. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Six members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, and J. Sovanski.
Motion Carried.
30. Mr. Terry Patton, Henry County State’s Attorney, read a letter to all Henry County Board members on behalf of the Henry County Department Heads.
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 Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of a crew cab pickup truck (#49) from Gustafson Ford, the lowest bidder. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, 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.
Motion Carried.
33. Member Jim Kursock moved to hold over until the October 12, 2010 County Board meeting the Henry County Road Upgrade and Maintenance Agreement with Invenergy. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
34. 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.
35. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
Mr. Joe Bedford, Geneseo, IL, spoke regarding the Sheriff’s Dept situation.
Ms. Trisha Smith, Kewanee, IL, spoke regarding the Sheriff’s Office and how they saved her and her son’s lives.
Mr. Tim Wells, Geneseo, IL, said he would like to challenge the board on not how much they can cut but how much they can grow through economic development within Henry County.
Ms. Tina VanOpdorp, Atkinson, IL, asked why the County Board never asked the employees opinion on how they could save money.
36. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
Mr. Bill Preston spoke regarding the list of committee appointments and how he thinks they could be cut.
Ms. JoAnne Hillman responded how they as County Board members have not billed the County for mileage and per diem’s.
Ms. Karen Urick explained how she had made proposals to the Executive Committee and also asked that the list of County Board members that gave up mileage and per diem’s be made public.
Ms. Pat Ripperger spoke regarding Committee appointments and how the work is done through those Committees.
Mr. Jesse Crouch stated that if anyone has suggestions on how to increase revenues, please write them down and give them to the County Board.
Mr. Jim King thanked everyone who came
37. Tom Steele moved to go into closed session to discuss litigation. 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, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and T. Sturtevant. One member was absent: J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
38. Member Jim Eccher moved to resume back into open session.
Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
39. Member Jerry Thompson moved to go into closed session to review closed session minutes. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, 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.
Motion Carried.
40. Member Pat Rippgerger moved to resume back into open session. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
41. Member Tom Steele moved to open the following closed session minutes: March 10, 2009A and April 20, 2010B. All other closed session minutes will remain closed. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
42. Member Jim King moved to go into closed session to discuss personnel. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, 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.
Motion Carried.
43. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to resume into open session. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
44. Member Jim Kursock moved to recess until the next County Board meeting to be held October 12, 2010. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
45. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting recessed.