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 14th day of December, 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 11th day of January, 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-two 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, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. One member was absent: Jan May.
5. Member Jim Eccher moved to approve the revised agenda of the January 11, 2011 County Board meeting. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jim Findley filling the vacancy of Mr. Ron Salisbury in County Board District 3 and also to be placed on the Communications Committee. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Barbara M. Link, County Clerk, administered the Oath of Office for Mr. Jim Findley.
8. Member Kathy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the December 14, 2010 County Board meeting minutes. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. James “Jim” Padilla, Henry County Sheriff, introduced his Command Staff as follows:
Rachael Kessinger, Office Manager
Bob Streight, Jail Administrator
Greg Strandberg, Sergeant 2nd Shift Command
Kerry Loncka, Patrol Lieutenant Command
Sue Cervantez, Investigator
Jackie Floming, Communications Supervisor
Glen Hampton, Sergeant 3rd Shift
Jeff Happach, Chief Deputy
10. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to approve and place on file the monthly reports of the Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Henry County Health Department, and the County Clerk/Recorder monthly fee report. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Jim Eccher moved to hold over until the February 8, 2011 County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Steve Dooley to the Henry County Merit Commission for a term from February 8, 2011 to December 31, 2015. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the February 8, 2011 County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Ron Salisbury to the Henry County Merit Commission for a term from February 8, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jim Eccher moved to confirm the reappointments of Mr. Steve Brandau, Ms. Lindi Kernan and Mr. Rich VerHeecke, to be approved immediately, terms to coincide with County Board member appointments to the Communications Committee. Member Jon Zahm seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Tom Steele moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jerry Thompson, to be approved immediately, to the Finance Committee for a term from January 12, 2011 to November 30, 2012, and resignation on the Communications Committee. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Dennis Anderson, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve Resolution 11-01 Amending the FY2011 budget by increasing salary related budget line items in the Building/Zoning Department (4010) by $6,000.00.
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Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-three 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. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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16. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve Resolution 11-02 for the Circuit Court Clerk not to be subject to the electronic citation fee and to opt out at this time. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-three 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. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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17. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s December balance and interest earned reports and the County Clerk’s December fund balance report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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18. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,641,414.88. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-three 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. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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19. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Jim Findley seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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20. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the 2010 Zoning/Building Annual Report. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
21. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Bill Preston, 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.
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23. Chairman Tim Wells Announced an Ad Hoc Committee has been formed for the 2011 Reapportionment.
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24. Member Kippy Nelson, Executive Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member Jason DeSplinter, Public Safety Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jon Zahm seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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26. Member Rick Livesay, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Roger Gradert, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the January 5, 2011 Administration Committee reports. Member Rebekah McCaw seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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28. Member Karen Urick, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
29. Chairman Tim Wells asked for public comment.
30. Chairman Tim Wells asked for County Board comment.
Chairman Wells noted the artwork donated from Mr. Tom Nicholson, former County Board Chairman, to the people of Henry County for “all the kindness and support” shown. The piece will eventually be placed with the other donated artwork.
31. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
32. Chairman Tim Wells declared the meeting adjourned.