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 11th 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:
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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 8th day of February, 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 Barb Link showed twenty-four members present: Jim Eccher, Roger Gradert, Rick Livesay, Rebekah McCaw, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, 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, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson
5. Member Jan May moved to approve the revised agenda of the February 8, 2011 County Board meeting. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Chairman Tim Wells asked for Public Comment.
Chairman Tim Wells wanted to take the opportunity to thank the Sheriff, Hillcrest, and the Highway Department for their fine work last week and for what they did for the County through the storm.
7. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the January 11, 2011 County Board meeting minutes. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
8. Member Jim Findley moved to approve and place on file the report of the County Clerk/Recorder monthly fees. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Steve Dooley to the Henry County Merit Commission for a term from February 8, 2011 to December 31, 2015. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Muriel Weber moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Ron Salisbury to the Henry County Merit Commission for a term from February 8, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Bill Preston moved to confirm the appointment of Sheriff Jim Padilla, to be approved immediately, to the Communications Committee for a term from February 8, 2011 to end when County Board Communications Committee appointments end. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Dennis Anderson, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s January interest earned report. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,340,965.20. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
14. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve revisions to the Henry County Accounting Procedures as follows on Page 7 – Rules for PIA’s: Expense reimbursements should be turned in within 90 days. County Board per diem and mileage expenses must be submitted during the fiscal year in which they occur. The last date for submission is November 25th. Late submissions will not be paid. Meetings held on or after that date shall be submitted in the next fiscal year. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
15. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve Resolution 11-03 a reassignment of tax sale certificate #2008-0183 for parcel #20-03-300-016 from Joseph E. Meyer to T & H Investments. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
16. 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.
17. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to amend Zoning Application 06-23 SU1-266 by Bishop Hill Energy LLC c/o Invenergy Wind LLC for 266 large energy systems (turbines) by removing the language 1.M. - Illinois Historic Preservation office requirements including those for the protection of Bishop Hill and to add Section 7. -Applicant shall consult with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) regarding the effect of the project on the Village of Bishop Hill. (See application for Landowner names and property descriptions). Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Wells, T. Steele, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members voting “Naye”: Kathy Nelson, B. Preston, and K. Urick. Three members abstained: D. Swanson, D. Anderson, and Kippy Nelson.
Motion Carried.
18. Member Jon Zahm gave a presentation on a first draft of the reapportionment.
19. Member Bill Preston, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
20. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve Resolution 11-04 Continuing a Cooperative Tourism Agreement Between Henry County and the Henry County Tourism Bureau. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
21. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Amendment between the City of Kewanee and Henry County. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Wells, Kathy Nelson, and B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members abstained: D. Swanson, D. Anderson, and Kippy Nelson.
Motion Carried.
22. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve Ordinance 11-05 to Add Territory in Unincorporated Henry County to Establish Kewanee Enterprise Zone, authorization, execution and certification of the necessary forms and applications to add territory, and declaring that this Ordinance be in full force, in accordance with the law. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Wells, Kathy Nelson, and B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick,M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members abstained: D. Swanson, D. Anderson, and Kippy Nelson.
Motion Carried.
23. Member Kippy Nelson, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jim Findley seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
24. Member Jason DeSplinter, Public Safety Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Dan Swanson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
25. Member Rick Livesay, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve the replacement of energy efficient windows at the Highway Office by Right Way Builders of Kewanee, in the amount of $10,920.00. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
26. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve the purchase of general asphalt materials from the lowest bidder in each group. Member Ted Sturetevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
27. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve the purchase of rock materials from the lowest bidder in each group. Member Dan Swanson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
28. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Rebekah McCaw seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
29. Member Roger Gradert, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve an expense for an emergency boiler repair in the amount of $6,200.00 from Jarvis Welding Co. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
30. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve a 36-month contract with First Energy Solutions, for a total amount of $.0466 per kwh. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
31. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
32. Member Karen Urick moved to approve revisions to County Farm Lease with striking of 2A on #10 and also change #10 to read: It is agreed between the parties that field No. 1, being approximately 7.5 acres, will be permanent hay land. Revisions were also made in the payment amounts. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
33. Chairman Tim Wells asked for County Board comment.
Member Karen Urick distributed information regarding County Board members pledging their committee meetings per diems to reduce the County Board budget so furlough days would not be required by that Department.
34. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the March 8, 2011 County Board meeting. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
35. Chairman Tim Wells declared the meeting adjourned.