February 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 10thday of January, 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, February 14, 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 ______ February 9, 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, February 14, 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 14th day of February, 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 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, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, James Eccher, David Ahlstrand, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Cauwels, Marvin Gradert, Tom Steele, Stephen Strohmeyer, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, and Jerry Thompson. Four members were absent: Mark Carlson, Rick Livesay, Roger Grafton, and Larry Lock.

5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda of the February 14, 2006 County Board meeting and amend it by adding Item 5-F: to hold over until the March 2006 meeting the reappointment of Ms. Maryclair Gustafson to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009; and
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Item 5-G: to hold over until the March 2006 meeting the reappointment of Ms. Jacki Catour to the Colona Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6. Member Tom Steele moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the January 10, 2006 County Board meeting. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

7. Member Mark Carlson arrived at 6:05 P.M.

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

9.                     Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning application 06-01 MA by Chris and Angie Ryan for an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 Residential zoning map amendment for construction of a non-farm single family dwelling on 1 acre NW part 5 acre tract NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 2 T14N R5E, 4^th P.M., Wethersfield Township. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
                                                                        Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning application 06-02 MA by James and Theresa Stelk for an Article 16 R-5 Residential to Article 14 R-3 Residential zoning map amendment for conversion of a summer home with restricted occupancy from April 15 – November 15 to an all year dwelling on Lot 19 Shady Beach #2 W1/2 NW1/4 Section 19 T18N R3E, 4^th P.M., Phenix Township. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning application 06-03 SU by Robert Miller for an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/gunsmithing on 2 acres or less 78.76 acre tract E1/2 SE1/4 Section 6 T17N R4E, 4^th P.M., Atkinson Township. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve the Southwest Estates Subdivision Plat by Bill Hanford, Owner/Developer, consisting of 15 lots on 89 acres, T17N R3E NW1/4 Section 29, 4^th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Pat Ripperger moved to accept and place on file the reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Health Department Activity reports, County Clerk/Recorder fee report, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Emergency Telephone System Board, United Counties Council of Illinois reports, Quad City Development Group, University of Illinois Extension Brochures, and Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum letter. Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the appointment of

of DDS. Doug Tomlinson to the Henry County Health Board to complete the un-expired term of DDS. George Oliver for a term to expire June 1, 2007. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

15. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to confirm the reappointment of Ms. Linda Hollister to the Geneseo Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

16. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Daniel DeSmith to the Atkinson Fire Protection District to complete the un-expired term of Mr. Reuben DeSmith for a term from February 14, 2006 to April 30, 2007. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

17. Member Pat Ripperger moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointment of Ms. Ann DeSmith to the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority for a term from January 16, 2006 to January 23, 2008. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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18. Member James Kursock moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Mark L. Russell to the Kewanee Community Fire District for a term from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

19. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointment of Ms. Maryclair Gustafson to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointment of Ms. Jacki Catour to the Colona Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

21. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to authorize and enter into a contract with Oldeen Roofing of Kewanee, not to exceed $3,850.00, for emergency repairs to the Courthouse roof. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.

22. Member Tom Steele moved to accept and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to enter into a contract with Simplex Grinnell, East Peoria, for a door alarm system in the amount of $75,934.00. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

24. Member Jan May moved to accept the bid from Ed Don Company, in the amount of $6,760.62, for stainless steel cabinets. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

25. Member Jan May moved to accept and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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26. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Zoning and Building Department 2005 Annual report. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Ann DeSmith moved to accept and place on file the Planning and Development Committee monthly report. Member Stephen Strohmeyer 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. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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29. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to authorize the reinstatement of the 5 unfunded positions in Department (6080) for the 3 month period of March 1, through May 31, 2006, and that the Finance Committee continue to review the out-of-county inmate population on a quarterly basis. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

30. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the January Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports of the Treasurer and Reconciliation reports of the County Clerk. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,951,709.27. Member David Ahsltrand seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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32. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the Rural Revolving Loan Fund Financial report ending December 31, 2005. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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33. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-02 Advocating the Governor and State Legislature to Fully Fund the Public Defender Salary Reimbursement Act. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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34. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-03 increasing the Capital Building Fund #47, Department (5470) budget line item Capital Improvement (5505) by a total amount of $23,712.00 to cover the cost of a new domestic hot water heater. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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35. Member Jesse Crouch moved to amend the Henry County Accounting Procedures Policy to include courthouse maintenance supply items on page 7, 9D. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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36. Member Jesse Crouch moved to go into closed session. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

37. Member Roger Gradert moved to reconvene into open session. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

38. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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39. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to

approve the purchase of a tandem dump truck from Dave Gill in the amount of $77,273.00. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

(See Call of the Roll)

Motion Carried.
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40. Member James Kursock moved to approve the purchase of rock and culvert materials from Contech/Flynn in the amount of $113,860. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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41. Member James Kursock moved to accept the low bid in each group for the purchase of bituminous materials. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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42. Member James Kursock moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the Henry County Ordinance Imposing Weight Limitations on designated highways. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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43. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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44. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, reported that all County Board Members received a copy of the Rules of the Henry County Board, and each committee can decide how many meetings each month they hold. An Ad Hoc Committee has been formed consisting of the following members: John Sovanski, Kippy Cauwels, Jesse Crouch, and Tom Steele.

45. Member John Sovanski moved to adopt Resolution 06-04 Continuing a Cooperative Tourism Agreement between Henry County and the Henry County Tourism Bureau. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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46. 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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47. 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.
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48. Member Roger Gradert moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, March 14, 2006. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

49. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.