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 July, 2011, 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 REGULAR SESSION in the Village of Cambridge, the County and State aforesaid, on Tuesday, the 9th day of August, 2011 at 6:00 P.M.
2. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tim Wells.
3. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Chaplain Kathy Nelson after which the pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
4. A Call of the Roll by County Clerk, Barbara Link showed twenty-one members present: Jim Eccher, Roger Gradert, Rick Livesay, Rebekah McCaw, Pat Ripperger, Dan Swanson, Tim Wells, Dennis Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, Bill Preston, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Jon Zahm, Ann DeSmith, Jason DeSplinter, Jim Kursock, Jan May, Jim Findley, and Jerry Thompson. Three members were absent: Dennis Sullivan, John Sovanski, and Ted Sturtevant.
5. Member Bill Preston moved to approve the agenda of the August 9, 2011 County Board meeting and amend by changing the closed session for Health and Social Services with the Administration Committee’s closed session. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Chairman Tim Wells asked for Public Comment.
7. Member Jan May moved to approve and place on file the
July 12, 2011 County Board meeting minutes. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
8. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the monthly reports of the Henry County Health Department, Veterans Assistance Commission, and County Clerk/Recorder monthly fees. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Tom Steele moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. John Swan as Director to the Illini Hospital District for a term from August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2014. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carrried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member John Zahm moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Kippy Nelson to the Finance Committee to be approved immediately, for a term from August 9, 2011 to November 30, 2012. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Jim Eccher moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Roger Gradert to the Parliamentarian position to replace Mr. Dennis Anderson, to be approved immediately, for a term from August 9, 2011 to November 30, 2012. Member Jim Findley seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Karen Urick, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Dennis Anderson, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s July bank balance reports and July interest earned reports and the County Clerk’s July fund balance reports. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve the payment of the July county accounts in the amount of $2,479,581.26. Member Rebekah McCaw seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
15. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve Resolution 11-18 funding resolution and including stipulations for the ROE Regional Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Two members voting “Naye”: D. Swanson and K. Urick. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
16. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve Resolution 11-19 the expenditure of approximately $182,299.00 from the wind tower revenues to off-set various FY12 budget requests. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed sixteen members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Five members voting “Naye”: R. Gradert, R. Livesay, Kippy Nelson, K. Urick, and M. Weber. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
17. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
18. Member Kippy Nelson, Executive Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
19. Member Jason DeSplinter, Public Safety Committee Chairman, moved to
approve the Federal Fiscal Year 2011 Emergency Management Performance Grant. Member Dan Swanson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
20. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Gary Radicic as the Henry County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Manager. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
21. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee reports. Member Dan Swanson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
22. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Kyle Stromquist as the new Building/Zoning Manager to be effective August 15, 2011. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
23. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee reports. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
24. Member Rick Livesay, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to
approve the First Amendment to the Henry County Road Upgrade and Maintenance Agreement. Member Jim Findley seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson,
T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
25. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve the Henry County Road Upgrade and Maintenance Agreement Phase II. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
26. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve Resolution 11-20 the reappointment of Mr. Steve Brandau as the Henry County Engineer of Highways. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
27. Member Rick Livesay moved to accept and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Rebekah McCaw seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
28. Member Bill Preston, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Jim Findley seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
29. Member Roger Gradert, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve Bill Phillips and Oldeen Roofing Company to rent a lift and conduct an inspection to evaluate the condition of the cornice/built in gutter at the 3rd floor level on a time and material basis at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
30. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve a Labor Day Proclamation Resolution 11- 21 recognizing September 5, 2011 as Labor Day in Henry County. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
31. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
32. Member Roger Gradert moved to go into closed session to discuss Labor negotiations. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty members voting Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Four members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Zahm, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
33. Member Roger Gradert moved to go back into open session. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
34. Member Karen Urick, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve an Addendum Agreement between Henry County and Hillcrest Home and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: D. Sullivan, J. Sovanski and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
35. Chairman Tim Wells asked for County Board comment.
36. Member Roger Gradert moved to adjourn until the September 13, 2011 County Board meeting. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
37. Chairman Tim Wells declared the meeting adjourned.