December 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 4thday of December, 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, December 12, 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 ______ December 7, 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, December 12, 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 12th day of December, 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. Clerk Link swore in newly Elected County Board Member Ted Sturtevant.

5. A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members present: Jesse Crouch, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Marvin Gradert, Jim King, Rich Nordstom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant and Jerry Thompson. Four members were absent: Jon Bloomberg, James Eccher, Kippy Cauwels and Roger Grafton.

6. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the Agenda of the December 12 , 2006 County Board meeting and amend by adding an action item under Health and Social Services. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

7. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the December 14, 2006 Recessed Annual Session County Board minutes and amend by changing the wording of paragraph 28 to: transferring $70,000 from the Sheriff’s Department (6010), not to . Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

8. Member Jerry Thompson moved to accept and place on file the December 4, 2006 Organizational County Board meeting minutes. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

9. Mr. Bill Philhower, Building/Zoning Administrator, presented the zoning applications.

10. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Map Amendment application 06-38 MA/SU and R-1 Special Use Permit by New Life Covenant for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 Residential Zoning Map Amendment which will allow residential use of property; and Article 12 R-1 residential Section 12.3 Special Use Permit for rural small business/rehabilitation facility for women on 1.0 acre of 2.83 acres NW Corner NW1/4 Section 28 T16N Re#, 4^th P.M., Munson Township. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-36 SU/1-70 for the purpose of considering 70 Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit applications by CPV Midland, LLC for construction/operation of 70 large energy systems (turbines) in 3 townships including Cambridge, Burns and Galva. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-39 TA for the purpose of considering text amendments/proposed revisions to the Henry County Potable Water Ordinance to include a new section that requires registration of geothermal exchange systems (closed loop wells) on properties that utilize private water wells and private sewage disposal systems. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Ron Salisbury moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Health Department Activity report, County Clerk/Recorder monthly and annual fee reports, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Quad City Development Group and Interstate Resource Conservation and Development report. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Jan May moved to confirm the appointment of Dr. Holly Maes to the Health Board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Reza Gamagami, for a term from December 12, 2006 through May 31, 2008. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

15. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Ronald Saunders to the Orion Sanitary District for a term from December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2009. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

16. Member Ann DeSmith moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Steve Reddy to the Planning Committee to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Gene Stees for a term from December 12, 2006 through November 30, 2008. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

17. Member James Eccher arrived at 6:10 P.M.

18. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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20. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to go into executive session. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

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

                                                                                 Motion Carried.

21. Member James Eccher moved to resume into regular session. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

22. Member Tom Steele moved to approve a 10% premium increase for single and family health insurance to be effective January 1, 2007 and that all non-union county employees and Courthouse and Circuit Clerk union employees (not including FOP union, Highway union and Hillcrest union employees currently engaged in labor contract negotiations) contribute 10% of the single Option 1 Health Care Plan premium beginning January 1, 2007. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

23. Member Tom Steele moved to approve an increase in the memorial flower allotment from $35.00 to $50.00. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

24. Member Tom Steele moved to accept and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson,

moved to approve the purchase of 2 low rise beds and 10 regular beds in the amount of $10,794.60, Geneseo Community Chest donated $1,400 towards the purchase and $10,000.00 was previously budgeted. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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 Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

28. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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29. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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30. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the November Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports of the Treasurer and the November Reconciliation reports of the County Clerk. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-66 transferring $161,850.00 of Zoning Department General Fund revenue generated from Wind Farms to the Capital Building fund #47. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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32. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt FY06 Budget Resolution 06-67 transferring $10,000.00 in Probation Service Fees Department (8350) from line item Document Preservation (5012) to line item Equipment (5540). Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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33. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,012,485.69. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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34. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.

36. Member Pat Ripperger announced the Henry County Courthouse Potluck is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2006 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

37. Members Jim King informed everyone that Hillcrest Home has a Christmas tree with items wanted for residents that may not have any family.

38. Member Marvin Gradert commented on the fact that the State Legislature gave themselves a pay raise.

39. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

40. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.