April 2006

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 14thday of March, 2006, 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, April 18, 2006, 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 ______ April 18, 2006______ 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, April 18, 2006. 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 18th day of April, 2006 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 Member Kippy Cauwels 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, Rick Livesay, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, James Eccher, David Ahlstrand, Kippy Cauwels, Marvin Gradert, Stephen Strohmeyer, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Larry Lock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski and Jerry Thompson. Four members were absent: Mark Carlson, JoAnne Hillman, Dennis Anderson and Tom Steele.

5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda of the April 18, 2006 County Board meeting. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6. Member Roger Grafton moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the March 14, 2006 County Board meeting and amend by adding to paragraph 36 – to review closed session minutes. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

7. Mr. Bill Philhower, Building/Zoning Administrator, presented the Zoning and Building Department applications.

8. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve final subdivision plat for 25 lots zoned R-2 Residential in Berley Woods Subdivision on part of the NW1/4 Section 5 T17N R3E, 4^th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

9. Member Pat Ripperger moved to accept and place on file the reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Health Department Activity reports, Health Department 2004 – 2005 Annual report, County Clerk/Recorder fee report, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Tourism minutes, Quad City Development Group, United Counties Council of Illinois, Housing Authority reports and 2004 Annual report for America’s Workforce Network booklet. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Roger Grafton moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Ron Salisbury to the 377 Henry County Board for the Care and Treatment of Mentally Deficient Persons, to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Walter Verbeck, for a term from Apirl 18, 2006 to May 31, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

11. Member Stephen Strohmeyer moved to confirm the reappointment of Ms. Sheryl Plumley to the 377 Henry County Board for the Care and Treatment of Mentally Deficient Persons for a term from June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

12. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Paula Luft to the Henry County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Board, to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Tom Curran, for a term from April 18, 2006 to May 31, 2006. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

13. Member Jan May moved to hold over until the May 9, 2006 County Board meeting the reappointments of Mr. Jan Berghult, Mr. James Golby and Mr. Duward Inch to the Henry County Board of Health for terms from June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

14. Member Roger Gradert move to hold over until the May 9, 2006 County Board meeting the reappointments of Ms. Janet Cady, Mr. Dan Edwards, Mr. Tim Fritz, Ms. Linda Grant, Mr. Wilbur Nelson, Mr. Marvin Watters and Ms. Paula Luft to the Henry County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Board for terms from June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

15. Member Rick Livesay moved to hold over until the May 9, 2006 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Bill Dale to the Hammond-Henry District Hospital Board for a term from June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

16. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the May 9, 2006 County Board meeting the appointments of Ms. Kathy Griffith and Mr. Steve Durian to the Hammond-Henry District Hospital Board for terms from June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

17. Member Larry Lock moved to hold over until the May 9, 2006 County Board meeting the reappointments of Ms. Tammy Swanson Dynes and Mr. Jim Eccher to the Henry County Board of Review for terms from June 1, 2006 and May 31, 2008. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

18. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to adopt Resolution 06-06 supporting continued economic development in Henry County through the Henry County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Program. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

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

Motion Carried.
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19. Member John Sovanski moved to adopt Resolution 06-07 Encouraging State and Federal Government Assistance to Homeowners in meeting new Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations for certain water systems reducing the acceptable levels of arsenic from 50PPB to 10PPB effective January 1, 2006. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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20. Member John Sovanski moved to accept and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member John Sovanski, moved to accept and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the purchase of a new sprinkler system from Prevention Fire Protection, Inc. in the amount of $288,822.00 for Hillcrest Home. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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24. Member Jan May moved to accept and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to recommend the County Board authorize Devin Moose/Shaw Environmental to Represent Henry County in one of the following three fashions:

1) Successfully negotiating a host agreement for 81 acres for a SE expansion of the landfill

2) Successfully negotiating a host agreement to cover the existing 125 acres and the additional 81 acres

3) Preparing a formal opposition to the siting application if negotiations or renegotiations of the host agreement are not successful;

and to have the Planning and Development Committee Chairperson and the Chairman of the Henry County Board plus the State’s Attorney to work with Shaw Environmental and be given the authority to mediate the situation if necessary. The authorization should also include negotiation/opposition expenses up to $7500.

Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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26. Member Ann DeSmith 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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27. Member Kippy Cauwels, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place of file the Public Safety Committee report. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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28. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to adopt Resolution 06-08 setting the salary of the County Clerk/Recorder by increasing as follows: effective December 1, 2006, increase the salary for Fiscal Year 2007 – 5% then add an additional $2,000 to be paid as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Agent to the base and increase for Fiscal Years 2008 – 2 ½; 2009 – 2 ½ %; and 2010 – 2 ½ %. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

29. Member Marvin Gradert moved to amend the motion by removing $2,000 from the County Clerk/Recorder salary as IMRF Agent. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

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

Motion Failed.

30. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked the Clerk to Call the Roll on the main motion approving Resolution 06-08 for the Salary of the County Clerk/Recorder with the addition of $2,000 added to the base salary as IMRF Agent.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed fifteen members voting "Aye": J. Crouch, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher, S. Strohmeyer,

(See Call of the Roll continued)

A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, L. Lock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J.Thompson. Five members voting "Naye": D. Ahlstrand, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, M. Swanson and M. Weber. Four members were absent: M. Carlson, J. Hillman, D. Anderson and T. Steele. Motion Carried.

31. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the following Resolutions setting the salaries of the Treasurer, Circuit Clerk, and Sheriff by increasing the salaries as follows: effective each December 1, increase the base salary for Fiscal Years 2007 – 5%; 2008 – 2 1/2 %; 2009 – 2 ½ %; and 2010 – 2 ½ %.

Resolution 06-09 - Salary of the County Treasurer

Resolution 06-10 - Salary of the Circuit Clerk

Resolution 06-11 – Salary of the County Sheriff

Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting "Aye": J. Crouch, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, 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 voting "Naye": D. Ahlstrand. Four members were absent: M. Carlson, J. Hillman, D. Anderson and T. Steele.

Motion Carried.
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32. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-12 Amending Resolution 04-29 Establishing Annual Salary for Supervisor of Assessments same as County Treasurer and Deleting Reference to Salary and Stipend of County Clerk/Recorder. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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33. Member Jesse Crouch moved to set County Board Per Diems effective December 1, 2008 as follows: County Board meeting per diem increased from $60.00 to $75.00 and Committee meeting per diem increased from $40.00 to $50.00. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

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

Motion Failed.

34. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the March Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports of the Treasurer and Reconciliation reports of the County Clerk. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,650,924.15. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion. A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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36. 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.
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37. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to

approve the lowest bid in each group, except Group 8, for township motor fuel tax projects. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.

38. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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39. Member Roger Grafton moved to adopt Ordinance 06-13 to Provide for Public Transportation in Henry County. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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40. Member James Eccher moved to adopt Resolution 06-14 Authorizing Application for Public Transportation Financial Assistance. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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41. Member Muriel Weber moved to adopt Resolution 06-15 for Acceptance of the Special Warranty Provisions of Section 5311 Application. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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42. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-16 Designating the week of August 27, 2006 as Workforce Development Week. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.

(See Call of the Roll)

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye":

Motion Carried.
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43. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.

44. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

45. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.