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 July, 2007, 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:
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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:
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 14th day of August, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.
2. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman John Sovanski.
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: Karol Vail, Jesse Crouch, James Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Marvin Gradert, Jim King, Rich Nordstrom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant and Jerry Thompson. One member was absent: Tom Nicholson.
5. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the Agenda of the August 14, 2007 County Board meeting. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Roger Grafton
moved to approve and place on file the July 10, 2007 County
Board minutes. Member Jim King seconded the
motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Bill Philhower, Zoning and Building Department Administrator, presented the Zoning and Building applications.
8. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 07-09 MA by Ronda Cooper for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 Residential Zoning Map amendment for construction of a non-farm single family dwelling on 1 acre SE corner 11.5 acre tract SW1/4 Section 14 T17N R4E, 4th P.M., Atkinson Township. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 07-10 SU by Shanie Cahill, D.C./Noah’s Chiropractic Business for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/chiropractic on 25% or less of 3 acre tract NW1/4 Section 25 T17N R3E, 4th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Jim King moved to approve Zoning Application 07-11 SU by Jim and Deb Larson for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/kennel on 2 acres or less 160 acre tract SW1/4 Section 32 T14N R3E, 4th P.M., Weller Township. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Marvin Gradert moved to approve the Final Subdivision Plat for Whispering Creek, by BJT Group, LLC, being part of the NW1/4 Section 17 T17N R3E, 4th P.M., Colona Township. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12. Member Pat Ripperger moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Henry County Health Department Activity report, Council meeting minutes and County Clerk/Recorder fee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member James Eccher moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee minutes. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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16. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve authorization to start the bidding process for the leasing of county farm. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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17. Member Jan May moved to approve 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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18. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member James Kursock moved to rescind his motion from the July 10, 2007 County Board meeting regarding the radio purchase for the Sheriff’s Department.
Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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20. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve the purchase of 24 radios from Motorola in the total amount of $47,173.20, approved by Sheriff Cady, that includes a 1 year factory warranty and a 2 year extended warranty for all radios; 22 of the radios will be activated to the Starcom airways tower system at the cost of $13,992.00 a year which will be an ongoing cost; all purchases subject to the approval of the Starcom 21 User Agreement. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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21. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to go into closed session to discuss personnel issues. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
23. Member Pat Ripperger moved to go back into open session. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
24. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to set the annual salary of Detective Lieutenant at $44,276.00 retroactive from December 1, 2006. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and J. Thompson. Five members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert and T. Sturtevant. One member was absent: T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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25. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the July Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports of the Treasurer and the Reconciliation report of the County Clerk. Member Jerry Thompson 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 $3,068,106.62. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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27. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the proposal from the auditing Firm Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard and Co. to perform a FY2006 payroll audit of the County Clerk/Recorder’s Office and Circuit Clerk’s Office, not to exceed $7,500.00. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed sixteen members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, K. Nelson, J. King, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Seven members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, D. Anderson, M. Gradert, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber, M. Swanson and R. Grafton. One member was absent: T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
28. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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29. Member James Kursock moved to award a contract to the low bidder, Gustafson Ford of Galva for a crewcab pickup truck. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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30. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve and place on file the Revised Henry County Audit Report #71 for 2002 – 2006 covering the receipt and disbursement of Motor Fuel Tax and Township Bridge Funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Vice Chairman Sovanski asked for public comment.
33. The following individuals spoke regarding the proposed parking lot on Henry County property at College Square Park: Troy Coziahr and Misty Wilson. Discussion was held which is archived on audio tape in the County Clerk’s office.
34. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the Annual County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
35. Vice Chairman Sovanski declared the meeting adjourned.