May 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 18thday of April, 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, May 9, 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 ______ May 4, 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, May 9, 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 9th day of May, 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-three members present: Mark Carlson, Jesse Crouch, Roger Gradert, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, 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, Larry Lock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski and Jerry Thompson. One member was absent: Roger Grafton.

5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda of the May 9, 2006 County Board meeting and amend by adding Item 2B – Presentation by Mr. Phil Kowalski, Shaw Environmental, regarding the Agreement between Henry County and the Atkinson Landfill. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6. Member Jerry Thompson moved to accept and place on file the minutes of the April 18, 2006 County Board meeting and amend by changing the wording of paragraph 28 to the following: 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.

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 06-06 SU by Tom Enyeart for the purpose of an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for recreational open space/off highway vehicle part on part 206 acres in Section 36 T17N, R4E, 4^th P.M., Atkinson Township and W1/2 Section 31 T17N R5E, 4^th P.M., Alba Township. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-07 SU by Robert and Julie Wancket (Wancket Retrievers, Inc) for the purpose of an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/kennel with stipulations on 2 acres or less 10 acre tract NW1/4 Section 5 T16N R4E, 4^th P.M., Cornwall Township. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-08 SU by Eric and Cathy Carlson for the purpose of an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for extraction of dirt on 3 acres of 236.4 acre tract SE1/4 Section 4 T17N R4E, 4^th P.M., Atkinson Township. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approved Zoning Application 06-09 SU by Gary and Carol Ellis for the purpose of an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a single wide manufactured mobile home with stipulations on Pt 21.97 acres SW1/4 Section 33 T17N R2E, 4^th P.M., Edford Township. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-10 SU by Michael Woods/Prairie House Vineyard & Winery for the purpose of an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/winery on 2 acres or less 21.21 acre tract NW1/4 Section 27 T18N R4E, 4^th P.M., Loraine Township. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-11 SU by Michael and Jonnie Shannon for an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/kennel with stipulations on 2 acres or less 120.56 acres SW1/4 Section 32 T18N R3E, 4^th P.M., Phenix Township. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Mr. Phil Kowalsi, Shaw Environmental, gave a presentation on the Agreement between Henry County and the Atkinson Landfill Company, Inc and the Host fees compared to the previous agreement.

15. Member Stephen Strohmeyer moved to accept and place on file the reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Health Department Activity report, County Clerk/Recorder fee report, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Quad City Development Group, United Counties Council of Illinois, 708 Mental Health Board, and Regional Office of Education Professional Development Programs Summer 2006 Edition. Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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16. Member James Kursock moved to confirm 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 Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

17. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm 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.

18. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to confirm 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.

19. Member David Ahlstrand moved to confirm 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 Tom Steele seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

20. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm 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.

21. Member Maurice Swanson moved to hold over until the June County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Stanley Verdick to the Prophetstown Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2009. Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of a single axle dump truck from Strieter River City Ford of Davenport in the amount of $40,832.00 with a trade-in of $5,680.00 for a total cost of $35,152.00. Member James Eccher 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, J. Eccher, D. Ahlstrand, D. Anderson, K. Cauwels, M. Gradert, T. Steele, S. Strohmeyer, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, L. Lock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Grafton.

Motion Carried.

23. 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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24. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to hold over until the June County Board meeting the Revised Rules of the Henry County Board. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member John Sovanski moved to hold over until the June County Board meeting a Resolution Clarifying and Updating the Board Per Diem and Expense Reimbursement Policies. Member Kippy Cauwels seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

26. Member John Sovanski moved to accept and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, 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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28. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to

accept the bid from R.A. Oldeen Inc. for removal and installation of a new roof on the old jail and that unbudgeted funds be appropriated from the General fund operating cash to cover the project in the amount of $29,748.00. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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29. Member Tom Steele moved to approve a one year extension to the lease of parking lot property to the Village of Cambridge. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

30. Member Tom Steele moved to accept and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member Jan May, Health and Social 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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32. Member Ann DeSmith moved to accept the Host County Agreement between the Atkinson Landfill Company, Inc and Henry County as written. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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33. Member Ann DeSmith moved to accept and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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34. Member Kippy Cauwels, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place of file the Public Safety Committee report. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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36. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,847,355.36. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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37. Member Jesse Crouch moved to retain 5 positions in Department (6080) for the 3 month period from June 1 through August 31, 2006, authorize preparation of a Resolution amending the business Plan (6080) Expenditure/Revenue Budgets for the quarterly period for approval at the June Board meeting and that the Finance Committee continue to review the out-of-county inmate population on a quarterly basis to determine future status of the 5 positions. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

38. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the June County Board meeting the FY2005 Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s report. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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39. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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40. Member James Kursock moved to go into closed session to discuss labor negotiations and pending litigation City of Galva vs. Henry County (Case #06-MR-36). Member Mark Carlson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

41. Member Mark Carlson excused himself at 6:55 P.M.

42. Member James Kursock moved to go back into open session. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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43. No action was taken in closed session.

44. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.

45. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

46. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.