September 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 8thday of August, 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 ANNUAL on Tuesday, September 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 ______ September 7, 2006______ Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Henry County will meet in ANNUAL SESSION at the hour of 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 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 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 12th day of September, 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: 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, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Larry Lock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski and Jerry Thompson. One member was absent: Mark Carlson.

5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda of the September 12, 2006 County Board meeting. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6. Member Roger Grafton moved to accept and place on file the August 8, 2006 County Board minutes. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

7. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 06-15 MA by Gus Taets for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 Zoning map amendment for construction of 6 non-farm single family dwellings on 6 acres of 38.35 acre tract E1/2 NW1/4 Section 32 and E1/2 SW1/4 Section 29 south or north road both located in T17N R1E, 4^th P.M., Colona Township. Member Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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8. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-16 SU by Michael DePaepe for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use permit for a rural small business/recycling on .5 acre or less Lot 36 Ponderosa Hills #2 W1/2 NW1/4 Section 34 T18N R2E, 4^th P.M., Hanna Township. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-17 SU by George Koustas/Jerrett Bernahl (JB Excavating, Inc.) for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/storage of excavating equipment and extraction/removal of dirt leftover from pond construction on 2 acres or less 18.33 acre tract NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 22 T17N R2E, 4^th P.M., Edford Township. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-18 SU by Wesley Carius for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a single or double wide manufactured (mobile) home on Part 3.6 acres and land adjacent E1/2 SE1/4 Section 18 T17N R4E, 4^th P.M., Atkinson Township. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Mr. Bill Philhower, Building/Zoning Administrator, reported Zoning Applications 06-19 and 06-21 were withdrawn and Zoning Application 06-22 was approved by the Planning and Development Committee.

12. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 06-20 SU by Mark Myers for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/motor vehicle, motorcycle and ATV repair on 25% or less 3.41 acre tract N1/2 SE1/4 Section 34 T17N R5E, 4^th P.M., Alba Township (Ronald Dirksen property). Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve a Subdivision Plat by Chester and Dorothy Weber, 11 lots in Weber Estates Phase 1 on part of NE1/2 and part of S1/2, Section 8 T17N R3E, 4^th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

14. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve a Subdivision Plat by Dean Wagner, Ronald Seei, and Curt Seei, for 2 lots, Seei’s Second Addition on SE1/2 Section 24, Hanna Township. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

15. Ms. Kate Barton, Executive Director of the Henry County Housing Authority, gave a presentation and distributed the Annual Report of the Housing Authority.

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16. 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 monthly fee report, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Quad City Development Group, and the Regional Office of Education Professional Development Program Issue. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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17. 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.

18. Member Jan May moved to hold over until the October 12, 2006 County Board meeting an Enforcement Procedure on delinquencies of hotel taxes. Member Larry Lock seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

19. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member David Ahlstrand seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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20. Member Kippy Cauwels, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to revise the amendment to the Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) contract establishing a base wage of $9.00 per hour for deputies working overtime at 1 ½ the base rate ($13.50) to apply only to intergovernmental agreements. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, S. Strohmeyer, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, L. Lock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and J. Thompson. One member was absent: M. Carlson.

Motion Carried.

21. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to accept and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice
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22. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Henry County Tourism Bureau’s request for a $20,000.00 line of credit. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the August 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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24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,332,454.25. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

25. Member Jesse Crouch moved to recommend the approval of a payroll audit of the Highway Department for fiscal year ending November 30, 2005. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.

26. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 06-24 amending the Sheriff’s Business Plan (6080) Expenditure/Revenue Budgets for the quarterly period of September 1 through November 30, 2006. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, S. Strohmeyer, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, L. Lock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and J. Thompson. One member was absent: M. Carlson.

Motion Carried.

27. Member Jesse Crouch moved to authorize the County Treasurer to release Rural Revolving Loan Fund (RRLF) funds to the Homestead Travel Plaza in the amount of $100,000.00 and Red Medical Corporation in the amount of $32,500.00. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

28. Member Jesse Crouch moved to accept and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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29. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement for a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation providing for 80% of the funds used towards securing new aerial photography for the GIS system. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

30. Member James Kursock moved to approve a bridge project on the Cornwall Munson road district line. The estimated cost of the project is $300,000.00 to be funded with 80% Federal funds, 16% State funds, 2% County funds, and 2% Road District funds. 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, S. Strohmeyer, 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 T. Steele.

Motion Carried.

31. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32.                   Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Kippy Cauwels seconded the motion.

                                                           Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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33. 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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34. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to

approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Henry County and AFSCME Council 31. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

35. Member Tom Steele moved to approve a $200,000 revenue assessment to the Health Care Plan Fund, effective immediately, to be paid by the General Fund, Highway, Health Department, Hillcrest and outside agencies based upon the number of Plan participants as of August 31, 2006. Member David Ahlstand seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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37. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve the County Cable Television and Audio/Video Communication Services Agreement. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

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

Motion Failed.
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38. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve a Courthouse office rent be charged to the Rural Revolving Loan Fund Department. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

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

Motion Carried.
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39. Member James Kursock moved to hold over until the October 12, 2006 County Board meeting the following revenue recommendations to be considered for implementation: minimum 40-acre lot size for construction of a new farm dwelling and E911 dispatch service reimbursement. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

40. Member James Eccher moved to adopt Resolution 06-25 Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the County of Henry and Declaring an Emergency. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.
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41. Member Tom Steele moved to go into closed session. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, S. Strohmeyer, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, L. Lock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: M. Carlson.

Motion Carried.

42. Member Kippy Cauwels moved to go back into open session. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

43. Member Jesse Crouch moved to release closed session minutes of following closed sessions: December 13, 2005, February 14, 2006, and March 14, 2006. Member Stephen Strohmeyer seconded the motion.

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

45. Ms. Tina VanOpdorp spoke regarding the Circuit Clerk Union Contract and questioned why it was not voted and approved by the County Board.

46. Mr. Jim Ufkin, Henry County Farm Bureau, is concerned about the change in farm lot sizes to 40 acres and would like to offer assistance through the Farm Bureau.

47. Member James Kursock moved to recess until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.

48. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting recessed.