June 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 9thday of May, 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, June 13, 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 ______ June 8, 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, June 13, 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 13th day of June, 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 Kippy Cauwels after which the pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.

4. A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members present: Mark Carlson, Jesse Crouch, Roger Gradert, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, James Eccher, David Ahlstrand, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Cauwels, Marvin Gradert, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Larry Lock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski and Jerry Thompson. Three member were absent: JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay and Stephen Strohmeyer.

5. Member Roger Grafton moved to approve the Agenda of the June 13, 2006 County Board meeting and amend by adding Item 5B – the reappointment of Paul Lindsey to the Henry County Housing Authority for a term until July 1, 2010; and by adding item 6F – the purchase of a new Voter Registration/Elections Software System from Election Systems and Software, Inc. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6. Member Jan May moved to accept and place on file the May 9, 2006 County Board minutes. Member David Ahlstrand 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 Zoning Application 06-12 SU by Sue Keegan for the purpose of an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/storage on 25% or less 4.67 acre tract W1/2 NW1/4 Section 27 T17N R3E, 4^th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Naye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

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

Motion Failed.
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9. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-13 MA/ SU by Peter Holesinger/Quality Ready Mix Concrete Co. for the purpose of an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 17B-1 Business zoning map amendment which will allow general business use of property; and an Article 17 B-1 Business Section 17.3 Special Use Permit for operation of a ready mix concrete plant on Pt 7.81 acres E1/2 NW1/4 Section 27 E1/2 SW1/4 Section 22 T17N R5E, 4^th P.M., Alba Township. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-14 SU by Michael Stohl for the purpose of an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/construction on 2 acres or less 53.41 acre tract SE1/4 Section 35 T18N R1E, 4^th P.M., Colona Township. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Mr. Jim Taylor, CPA, Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard and Co, gave a presentation of the FY2005 Audit report.

12. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the FY2005 Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.
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13. Member Muriel Weber moved to accept and place on file the reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Health Department Activity report, County Clerk/Recorder monthly and semi-annual fee reports, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Quad City Development Group and the Henry County Housing Authority reports. Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Stanley Verdick to the Prophetstown Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2009. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to hold over until the July, 2006 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Paul Lindsey to the Henry County Housing Authority for a term from July 1, 2010. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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16. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve a contract with Election Systems and Software for new Voter Registration Software in the amount of $54,258.00 for the purchase and installation, with the first year maintenance expenses of $8,997.00 and years 2 through 5 maintenance expenses of $12,000.00 per year. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

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

Motion Carried.
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17. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the May Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports of the Treasurer and Reconciliation reports of the County Clerk. Member Mark Carlson seconded seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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18. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,020,932.45. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

Motion Carried.
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19. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-17 setting the salary of the full time Public Defender. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

Motion Carried.
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20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-18 amending the Business Plan (6080) Expenditure/Revenue Budgets for the quarterly period of June 1 through August 31, 2006 for funding of the 5 positions in the Sheriff’s Department. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

Motion Carried.
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21. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-19 increasing the FY2006 County Farm Expenditure Budget (8210) to cover the cost of roof repairs at Hillcrest Home. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

Motion Carried.
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22. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to adopt Resolution 06-20 Authorizing Participation in the Federal Surplus Property Program. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

Motion Carried.
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24. Member James Kursock moved to approve a culvert project in Munson Road District by Laverdiere Construction to be funded with 50% Road District funds and 50% County funds. Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

Motion Carried.
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25. Member James Kursock moved to approve the removal of Bituminous surface on County Hwy 12 (North Orion Blacktop) by Propheter Construction. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

Motion Carried.
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26. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Revised Rules of the Henry County Board. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

28. Member Roger Gradert moved to amend the Rules of the Henry County Board by changing the Henry County Board Agenda to list Public Comment at the beginning of the meeting after Approving the Agenda. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

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

Motion Failed.

29. Member Marvin Gradert moved to amend the Revised Rules of the Henry County Board by changing item 5, page 2 to read All Committees will report their minutes at the County Board meeting. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

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

Motion Failed.

30. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked Clerk Link to Call the Roll on the original motion to approve the Revised Rules of the Henry County Board.

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

Motion Carried.
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31. Member John Sovanski moved to adopt Resolution 06-21 Clarifying and Updating the Board Per Diem and Expense Reimbursement Policies. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.
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32. Member Tom Steele moved that a letter be prepared and sent to Representatives and Senators encouraging their support in resolving the moratorium on Wind Farms. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

33. Member John Sovanksi moved to accept and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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34. 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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35. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve a renewal of a six (6) year Emergency Generator Maintenance Contract with Altofer Power Systems in the annual amount of $1,532.00. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher,

Motion Carried.

36. Member Tom Steele moved to accept and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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37. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, 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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38. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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39. Member David Ahlstrand excused himself at 7:40 P.M.

40. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to adopt Ordinance 06-22 Adopting State Fire Marshall Emergency Rules Title 41, Part 235 Pyrotechnic and Consumer Display Permitting Rules. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.
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41. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to go into closed session. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting "Aye": M. Carlson, J. Crouch, R. Gradert, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher, D. Anderson, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, T. Steele, 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: J. Hillman, R. Livesay, D. Ahlstand S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.

42. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to resume into open session. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

43. Member Roger Gradert moved to send a notice to all Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Heads restating the County Board Policy regarding unemployment compensation benefits. Member Kippy Cauwels seconded the motion.

Motion Carried

44. 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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45. Member Mark Carlson moved to hold over until the July 2006 County Board meeting the report by the Ad Hoc Revenue Review Committee of General Fund Alternative Revenue Sources. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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46. Member Mark Carlson excused himself at 8:25 P.M.

47. Member James Kursock moved to adopt Ordinance 06-23 Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Laborers, Workmen and Mechanics Employed on Public Works for Henry County. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.

48. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment. Chairman Nicholson read an acknowledgement from Lieutenant Dan Collier thanking the County Board for flowers sent in the death of his father, Eugene Collier.

49. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.

50. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.