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 10th day of October, 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 RECESSED ANNUAL SESSION on Tuesday, November 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 ______ November 9, 2006______ Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Henry County will meet in RECESSED ANNUAL SESSION at the hour of 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 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 RECESSED ANNUAL 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 November, 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-two members present: Jesse Crouch, Roger Gradert, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, 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. Two members were absent: Mark Carlson and Stephen Strohmeyer.

5.                     Member Tom Steele moved to approve the Agenda of the                        November 14, 2006 County Board meeting and amend deleting the Resolution calling upon national politicians to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq.  Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6.                     Member Roger Grafton moved to accept and place on file the                 October 10, 2006 County Board recessed annual session minutes.  Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.                                                                                     

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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

8.                     Member David Ahlstrand moved to approve the following six (6) Zoning Map Amendment applications:

06-27 MA for the purpose of considering an Article 16 R-5 Residential to Article 14 R-3 Residential zoning map amendment application submitted by Edwin & Marilyn Rathjen for conversion of summer home with restricted occupancy from April 15 – November 15 to an all year dwelling on Lot 27 Shady Beach #2 W ½ NW ¼ Section 19 T18N R3E, 4th P.M., Phenix Township. 

06-28 MA for the purpose of considering an Article 16 R-5 Residential to Article 14 R-3 Residential zoning map amendment application submitted by Richard & Miriam Retz for conversion of summer home with restricted occupancy from April 15 – November 15 to an all year dwelling on Lot 22 Shady Beach #2 W ½ NW ¼ Section 19 T18N R3E, 4th P.M., Phenix Township.

06-29 MA for the purpose of considering an Article 16 R-5 Residential to Article 14 R-3 Residential Zoning map amendment application submitted by Edward Schmitz on Lot 29 Shady Beach #2 W ½ NW ¼ Section 19 T18N R3E, 4th P.M., Phenix Township.

06-30 MA for the purpose on considering an Article 16 R-5 Residential to Article 14 R-3 Residential zoning map amendment application submitted by Judith Coulter & Mark Westrom for conversion of summer home with restricted occupancy from April 15 – November 15 to an all year dwelling on Lot 25 Shady Beach #2 W ½ NW ¼ Section 19 T18N R3E, 4th P.M., Phenix Township.

06-31 MA for the purpose of considering an Article 16 R-5 Residential to Article 14 R-3 Residential zoning map amendment application submitted by Larry & Carolyn Barnes for conversion of summer home with restricted occupancy from April 15 – November 15 to an all year dwelling on Lot 21 Shady Beach #2 W ½ NW ¼ Section 19 T18N R3E, 4th P.M., Phenix Township.

06-35 MA for the purpose of considering an Article 16 R-5 Residential to Article 14 R-3 Residential zoning map amendment application submitted by Brian Johnson for conversion of a summer home with restricted occupancy from April 15 – November 15 to an all year dwelling on Lot 28 Shady Beach #2 W ½ NW ¼ Section 19 T18N R3E, 4th P.M., Phenix Township. 

Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.
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 9.                     Member Roger Grafton moved to approve AG-1 Special Use Permit     06-34 SU/1-135 the purpose of considering 135 Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit applications by CPV Wind Spring Creek, LLC for construction/operation of 135 large energy systems (turbines) in 5 townships including Cornwall, Munson, Osco, Geneseo and Edford.                                                          Member Jan May seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10.                   Mr. Jim Grier and Mr. Kevin Hermie, Insurance Advisory Committee, gave a presentation on the FY06 Henry County Insurance Program.

11.                   Member Muriel Weber moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Bi-State Regional Commission 40 year Celebration Brochure, Health Department Activity report, County Clerk/Recorder monthly fee report, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Quad City Development Group and 708 Mental Health Board.  Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

                                                                    Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12.                   Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the appointment of              Mr. Scott Ringberg to the Woodhull Cemetary Association Board to fill a vacant position, for a term from November 14, 2006 through May 31, 2011.  Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13.                   Member Roger Grafton moved to hold over until the December 12, 2006 County Board meeting the appointment of Dr. Holly Maes to the Health Board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Reza Gamagami, for a term from December 10, 2006 through May 31, 2008.  Member Jan May seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

14.                   Member James Eccher moved to hold over until the December 12, 2006 County Board meeting 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.

15.                   Member James Eccher moved hold over until the December 12, 2006 County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Steve Reddy to the Planning Committee to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Gene Stees for a term from December 10, 2006 through November 30, 2008. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

16.                   Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Communications Committee report.  Member Kippy Cauwels seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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17.                   Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to go into executive session.  Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

                         A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.

18.                   Member Kippy Cauwels moved to resume into regular session.  Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

19.                   Member Tom Steele moved to authorize the Administration Committee to meet and confer with the FOP regarding FY2007 Single and Family Health Insurance Premiums; make recommendations to the County Board regarding the establishment of Single and Family Premium rates effective January 1, 2007 at the December 12, 2006 County Board meeting; and that employees contribute 10% of the established single premium rate except for FOP, Highway, and Hillcrest Employees currently engaged in Labor Contract Negotiations.  Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

20.                   Member Tom Steele moved to accept and place on file the Administration Committee report.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21.                   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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22.                   Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report.  Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

23.                   Member Kippy Cauwels, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to

approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Henry County and the Village of Hooppole.  Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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24.                   Member Kippy Cauwels moved to accept and place on file the Public Safety Committee report.  Member James Kursock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25.                   Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the October Fund Balance and September/October interest earned reports of the Treasurer and the October Reconciliation reports of the County Clerk.  Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion. 

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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26.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,247,573.83.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion. 

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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27.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Resolution 06-27 Amending the FY2007 Budget by adding $15,190.00 to the Voter Registration/Elections department in Contractual Services (5010).  Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.

28.                   Member Kippy Cauwels move to approve Resolution 06-28 Amending the FY2007 Budget by transferring $70,000.00 from the Sheriff’s Department (6010) from Equipment (5540) to General Financial Services (2120) for funds to be allocated for Sheriff’s Department radio equipment.  Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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29.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the FY2007 Henry County Budget as amended.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, J. Hillman, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. Eccher, 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 voting "Naye":  R. Gradert, R. Livesay, D. Ahlstrand and M. Gradert.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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30.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the 2007 Henry County Tax Levy in the amount of $5,951,627.00.  Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion. 

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and                    S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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31.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the following Budget Resolutions transferring funds from one line item to another:

06-29   County Board Department (1010)
06-30   County Building Department (1020)
06-31   County Clerk/Recorder’s Department (2020)
06-32   County Treasurer’s Department (2030)
06-33   County Treasurer’s Department (2030)
06-34   Regional Office of Education (2050)
06-35   Information Services Department (2060)
06-36   Voter Registration Department (2070)
06-37   Supervisor of Assessments Department (2080)
06-38   General Financial Services Department (2120)
06-39   Zoning/Building Department (4010)
06-40   Sheriff’s Department (6010)
06-41   Court Services Department (6030)
06-42   Court Services Department (6030)
06-43   Court Services Department (6030)
06-44   County Coroner’s Department (6050)
06-45   Jury Commission Department (6060)
06-46   Jury Commission Department (6060)
06-47   Sheriff’s Department (6080)
06-48   Tort Judgment & Liability Department (8130)
06-49   Animal Control Department (8270)
06-50   Recorder Automation Budget (8300)
06-51   Court Services Department Probation Service Fees (0035)
06-52   GIS Department (8420)
06-53   GIS Department (8420)

Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion. 

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

Motion Carried.
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32.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the following Budget Resolutions: 

06-54      General Financial Services Department (2120)
06-55      Court Services Department (6030)
06-56      Court Services Department (6030)
06-57      Court Services Department (6030)
06-58      County Highway Department (8180)
06-59      County Farm Department (8210)
06-60      Recorder Automation Budget (8300)
06-61      Health Care Plan Department (8370)
06-62      Capital Building Department (8470)

Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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33.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-63 Authorizing Participation in the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Program.  Member  Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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34.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve IMRF 30-year amortization for the 2008 employer rate amortization for the additional SLEP unfunded liability.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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35.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Resolution authorizing the execution of a Deed of Conveyance to Joseph E. Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent, for parcel 20-28-430-011.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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36.                   Member Tom Steele moved to approve FY2007 Henry County Insurance Program in the amount of $663,197.00 and a two year rate guarantee for the Property/Casualty portion of the program.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion. 

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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37.                   Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt the Henry County Accounting Procedures.  Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion. 

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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38.                   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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39.                   Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Resolution appropriating $1,200,000 motor fuel tax funds for the period of January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.  Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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40.                   Member James Kursock moved to approve Resolution 06-64 appropriating motor fuel tax funds to pay the County Engineer’s salary and expenses for the period of December 1, 2006 to November 30, 2007.  Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and  S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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41.                   Member James Kursock 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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42.                   Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve the 2007 Holiday Schedule.  Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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43.                   Member John Sovanski moved to adopt an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between Henry County and the City of Kewanee.  Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.
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44.                   Member John Sovanski moved to approve Ordinance 06-65 Establishing an Enterprise Zone in the County of Henry.  Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.
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 45.                   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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46.                   Member John Sovanski moved to recommend the Executive Committee do a further study for possible implementation of a County Economic Development Tax Referendum.  Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

47.                   Member David Ahlstrand moved to adopt Proclamation Designating December 2006 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention month.  Member Jan May seconded the motion.

                        A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting "Aye":  J. Crouch, R. Gradert, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, 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.  Two members were absent:  M. Carlson and S. Strohmeyer.

Motion Carried.
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48.                   Member Kippy Cauwels moved to recommend the Public Safety Committee do a further study of the possible implementation on a Special County Retailers’ Occupation Tax for Public Safety.  Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

49.                   Chairman Tom Nicholson recognized the following retiring County Board Members and theirs years of service:

            Stephen Stohmeyer                2002 -2006
            David Ahlstrand                     2002 - 2006
            Roger Gradert                       1994 - 1998 and 2002 – 2006
            Larry Lock                             1998 - 2006
            Mark Carlson                        1994 - 2006                      

50.                   Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.

51.                   Mr. Rory (illegible), Illinois Trades Union Representative, spoke regarding the Enterprise Zone.

52.                   Mr. Brian Magerkurth spoke regarding Munson Township wind farm project. 

53.                   Mr. Justin Pritchard spoke regarding the Munson Township wind farm project.

54.                   Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the Organizational County Board meeting to be held Monday, December 4, 2006; and the next regular County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, December 12, 2006.  Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

55.                   Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.