September 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 9thday of August, 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 ANNUAL SESSION on Tuesday, September 13, 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 ANNUAL SESSION at the hour of 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 13, 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 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 13th day of September, 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-two members present: Mark Carlson, Jesse Crouch, Roger Gradert, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, David Ahlstrand, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Cauwels, Marvin Gradert, Tom Steele, Stephen Strohmeyer, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Larry Lock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, and John Sovanski. One member was absent: James Eccher.

5. Member Marvin Gradert moved to approve the Agenda of the September 13, 2005 County Board meeting with the following amendments: to move item 9D to item 1 - Public Comment. Member Kippy Cauwels seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed ten members voting "Aye": R. Gradert, R. Livesay, D. Ahlstrand, D. Anderson, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, S. Strohmeyer, M. Swanson, M. Weber, and R. Grafton. Twelve members voting

(See Call of the Roll continued)

"Naye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, J. Hillman, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, L. Lock, J. May, R. Salisbury, and J. Sovanski. One member was absent: J. Eccher.

Motion Failed.

6. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the Agenda of the September 13, 2005 County Board meeting. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion. One member voting "Naye": K. Cauwels.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

7. Member John Sovanski moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jerry L. Thompson, Kewanee, to fill the vacancy in County Board District III and assume the Public Safety and Finance Committee assignments of former County Board Member Mr. Dennis Kenney. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

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

8. Member Roger Grafton moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the August 9, 2005 County Board meeting. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

9. Mr. Bill Philhower, Zoning and Building Department Administrator, presented the Zoning Board Agenda.

10. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 05-14 SU by Cherie Fulks, for a rural small business/dog kennel (breeding/boarding) on 2 acres or less of an 80.49 acre tract SE1/4 Section 19 T17N R2E, 4^th P.M., Edford Township. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 05-16 MA AG 1 to R1 by Joel and Healther Francque, for construction of a non-farm single family dwelling on North half 3 acre tract SW1/4 Section 17 T17N R4E, 4^th P.M., Atkinson Township. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12. Member Larry Lock moved to approve Zoning Application 05-17 SU by John Skovronski , for a rural small business/indoor baseball training facility on 25% or less 1 acre W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27 T15N R5E, 4^th P.M., Kewanee Township. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Larry Lock moved to approve Zoning Application 05-15 TA by Henry County for a Wind Energy Ordinance/text amendment to the Henry County Zoning Ordinance. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion. Members Larry Lock and Roger Grafton commended Mr. Bill Philhower, for his outstanding work researching and presenting this proposal.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Ahstrand, D. Anderson, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, T. Steele, S. Strohmeyer, M Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, L. Lock,

J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. Eccher. Motion Carried.

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14. Mr. Mike Zerull, Abilities Plus, Inc, presented their Annual Report to the County Board.

15. Ms. Denise Bulat, Executive Director of Bi-State Regional Commission, presented their Annual Report to the County Board.

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16. Member Mark Carlson moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Health Department Activity report, County Clerk/Recorder Fee report, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Tourism minutes and 2004 Annual Tourism report, Quad City Development Group, and the United Counties Council of Illinois, Henry County Farm Bureau, Leadership Dialogues, Regional Office of Education Professional Development Programs Fall 2005, and University of Illinois Extension Brochure. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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17. Member Maurice Swanson moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Steve Carton to the Board of Review for a term from September 13, 2005 to May 31, 2007. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

18. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to adopt Resolution 05-17 requesting Illinois Department of Transportation consent to reappoint incumbent Steve Brandau, County Engineer. Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

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

J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. Eccher.

Motion Carried.
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19. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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20. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member Larry Lock moved to accept and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to appropriate funds in the amount of $23,185.00 from the General Fund to purchase and install a hot water heater for the jail and courthouse from Ruyle Corporation. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. Eccher.

Motion Carried.
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23. Member Tom Steele moved to accept and place on file the Administration Committee report with the correction of the date for the IMRF ERI Actuarial Cost Estimate, effective October 31, 2005, not October 1, 2005. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

24. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairman, moved to approve an Agreement/Contract with Greenlight Energy, Inc. for a Hillcrest Wind Farm Contract Land Lease and Easement. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. Eccher.

Motion Carried.
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25. Member Mark Carlson excused himself at 7:00 P.M.

26. Member Jan May moved to accept and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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28. Member Kippy Cauwels, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Public Safety Committee report and the report of the Liquor License Special Meeting. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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29. Member Pat Ripperger moved to authorize the submission of a grant application Resolution 05-18 for Barbara Link, County Clerk/Recorder to purchase new voter equipment in the amount of $262,000.00. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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30. Member Pat Ripperger moved to award a deed of conveyance to Joseph E. Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent on the following parcel: 05-27-177-008-0040, Village of Hooppole. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye": J. Crouch R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger,                  D. Ahlstrand, D. Anderson, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, T. Steele, S. Strohmeyer,                       M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, L. Lock, J. May,                        R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: M. Carlson, and J. Eccher.
                                                                                          Motion Carried.
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31. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,029,781.00. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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32. Member Pat Ripperger moved to accept and place on file the August Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports of the Treasurer and Reconciliation report of the County Clerk. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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33. Member Pat Ripperger moved to accept and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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34. Member Roger Grafton moved to adopt Ordinance 05-19 Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances to the County of Henry. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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35. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to approve Resolution 05-20 to adopt an IMRF Early Retirement Incentive Program to be effective October 31, 2005. Discussion was held which is archived on audio tape in the County Clerk’s office. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

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

Motion Failed.

36. Member Tom Steele moved to go into closed session. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye": J. Crouch R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger,

(See Call of the Roll Continued)

D. Ahlstrand, D. Anderson, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, T. Steele, S. Strohmeyer, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, L. Lock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: M. Carlson, and J. Eccher.

Motion Carried.

37. Member Tom Steele moved to go back into regular session. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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38. Member Tom Steele moved to have the April 19, 2005 and 1995 Closed Session minutes remain closed. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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

40. Mr. Randy Lynch, Union Representative from AFSCME 31 Council, introduced himself and reported he has made a proposal at Hillcrest Home for Fair Share and would like to start negotiations for the Courthouse employees.

41. Member Jan May reported the Hillcrest Home AFSCME 31 Contract is not up for another year, and that they will renegotiate at that time.

42. Mr. Dennis Kenney, former County Board Member, reported he was disappointed in the way his position was handled in the appointment.

43. Member James Kursock moved to recess until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, October 11, 2005. Member Kippy Cauwels seconded the motion.

44. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting recessed.