August 2005

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 12thday of July, 2005, 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:

"You are hereby notified that the County Board of Henry County will meet in REGULAR SESSION on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. Said meeting will be held in the COUNTY BOARD ROOM, Judicial Wing, Room 102J, Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, Illinois.

BARBARA M. LINK
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:

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK

Cambridge, Illinois ______ August 4, 2005______ Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Henry County will meet in REGULAR SESSION at the hour of 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 9, 2005. Said meeting will be held in the FIRST FLOOR JUDICIAL WING in the Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, Illinois.

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 9th day of August, 2005 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 Clerk Link showed twenty members present: Jesse Crouch, Roger Gradert, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Tom Nicholson, James Eccher, David Ahlstrand, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Cauwels, Marvin Gradert, Stephen Strohmeyer, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Roger Grafton, Dennis Kenney, James Kursock, Larry Lock, Ron Salisbury, and John Sovanski. Four members were absent: Mark Carlson, Pat Ripperger, Tom Steele, and Jan May.

5. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to approve the Agenda of the August 9, 2005 County Board meeting with the addition of the following items: 8C – add Presentation of Mr. Dennis Kenney, County Board Member; 8D – Resignation of Mr. Dennis Kenney from the County Board; Item 8C – change to Item 8E - Public Comment. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6. Member Roger Grafton moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the July 12, 2005 County Board meeting. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

7. Mr. Bill Philhower, Zoning and Building Department Administrator, presented the Zoning Board Agenda and spoke regarding the draft proposal of the wind energy Ordinance. This will be up for a vote at the next County Board meeting to be held September 13^th,2005. (See Page )

8. Member Dennis Kenney moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Farm Bureau, Health Department Activity report, County Clerk/Recorder Fee report, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Tourism minutes, Quad City Development Group, Emergency 9-1-1 Telephone System Board, and the United Counties Council of Illinois, and Illinois Department of Employment Security. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

9. Member James Eccher moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Steve Brandau to the Communications Committee to complete the unexpired term of Ms. Deb Anderson, for a term from August 9, 2005 through November 30, 2006. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

10. Member Dennis Kenney moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. James Dison, Kewanee Police Chief, to the E911 Board to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Michael Ptasnick, for a term from August 9, 2005 through November 30, 2005. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

11. Member Dennis Kenney moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Roger Grafton, County Board Member, to the 708 Board to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Dennis Kenney, County Board Member, for a term from August 9, 2005 through November 30, 2006. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

12. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Marvin Gradert, County Board Member, to the Finance Committee to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Stephen Strohmeyer, for a term from August 9, 2005 through November 30, 2006. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

13. Member Stephen Strohmeyer moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Stephen Stohmeyer, County Board Member, to the Planning and Development Committee to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Marvin Gradert, for a term from August 9, 2005 through November 30, 2006. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

14. Member James Eccher moved to hold over until the September 13^th, County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Steve Carton to the Board of Review, for a term from September 13, 2005 to May 31, 2007. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

15. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

16. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

17. Member John Sovansi moved to accept and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

18. Member Roger Gradert moved to accept and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

19. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

20. Member Kippy Cauwels, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Public Safety Committee report and reported the following: the Village of Orion contract is automatically renewed if no changes are necessary, and the Sheriff decided to purchase 2 Durangos instead of 3 new squad cars. Discussion was held. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

21. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the July Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports of the Treasurer and Reconciliation reports of the County Clerk. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye": J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, J. Eccher, D. Ahlstrand, D. Anderson, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, S. Strohmeyer, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, D. Kenney, J. Kursock, L. Lock, R. Salisbury, and J. Sovanski. Four members were absent: M. Carlson, P. Ripperger, T. Steele, and J. May.

Motion Carried.
(See Page )

22. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,034,447.24. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
(See Page )

23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve payment of the following bills: Sandry Fire Supply, LLC in the amount of $54,090.00 and Supreme Radio Communications in the amount of $18,943.50 to be paid from 8550 IEMA Grant Fund. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

(See Call of the Roll)

Motion Carried.
(See Page )

24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

25. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of a skid steer loader with all wheel steer option from Rexco Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $36,420.60. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

26. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
(See Page )

27. Member Larry Lock moved to adopt a Proclamation Supporting the Diana Engstrom Immigration Relief Bills. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
(See Page )

28. Budget hearing schedule has been set and distributed.

(See Page )

29. Member Dennis Kenney gave a presentation and information regarding the Appellate Court decision of a conflict of interest of an elected official serving on the School Board and the County Board. Member Kenney contacted Terence Patton, Henry County State’s Attorney and discussed the situation. The two offices were determined to be incompatible.

30. Member Dennis Kenney moved to resign as County Board Member, District 3. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed seventeen members voting "Aye": J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, D. Ahlstrand, D. Anderson, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, L. Lock, R. Salisbury, and J. Sovanski. Three members voting "Naye": J. Eccher, S. Strohmeyer, and D. Kenney. Four members were absent: M. Carlson, P. Ripperger, T. Steele, and J. May.

Motion Carried.
(See Page )

31. Chairman Nicholson asked if there was any public comment.

32. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, September 13, 2005. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

33. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.

Revised: 05/08/2008 11:16 AM