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 13th day of November, 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 11th day of December, 2007 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-one members present: Karol Vail, Jesse Crouch, James Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Marvin Gradert, Jim King, Rich Nordstrom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, and Jerry Thompson. Three members were absent: Rick Livesay, Roger Grafton, and Ted Sturtevant.
5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda as amended, rescheduling the regular session County Board meeting to December 18, 2007. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion
Carried Via Voice Vote.
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6. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the November 13, 2007 Recessed Annual Session County Board minutes. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Mike Zerull, Director of Employment and Training, Abilities Plus, Inc., gave a presentation of 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute Grant application.
8. Member Jim King moved to support and adopt Resolution 07-52 Authorizing Application for Public Transportation Financial Assistance Under Section 5316 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991, as Amended. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, R. Grafton, and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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9. Member Pat Ripperger moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Henry County Health Department Activity, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder Fee monthly and annual reports, and the Regional Office of Education Professional Development Programs Winter 2008 Issue. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the reappointments of Mr. Thomas J. Piotrowski, Geneseo Police Chief, Mr. Jon Cremeens, Alpha Fire Dept., Mr. Dale Croegaert, Hooppole Fire Captain, and Ms. Carol Zimmerman, Kewanee Hospital, to the E911 Emergency Telephone System Board, with terms from December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2011. The name of Mr. Adam Reading has been withdrawn as Mr. Reading moved from the area. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member James Eccher moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jerry L. Dragolovich to complete the unexpired term of Ms. Linda Hollister, to the Geneseo Fire Protection District, with a term from December 11, 2007 through April 30, 2009. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Jerry Thompson, to the Interstate RC&D Council, with a term from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the January County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Bob Hepner to the Planning Committee for a term from December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2010.
Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the January County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Donald Benoodt to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term from December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2012. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Karol Vail moved to hold over until the January County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Lloyd Carlson to the Building Board of Appeals for a term from December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2010. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to hold over until the January County Board meeting the Zoning/Building Department 2007 Annual Report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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18. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, 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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19. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved adopt Ordinance 07-51 Authorizing the Establishment of a Children’s Advocacy Center Fee. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, R. Grafton, and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the November Fund Balance and Interest Earned report 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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21. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,806,731.72. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, R. Grafton, and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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22. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Budget Resolution 07-53 appropriating $7,685.40 for a salary increase and related IMRF expenses for the Henry County State’s Attorney effective July 1, 2007. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, R. Grafton, and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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24. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to adopt an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Cambridge and Henry County relating to parking. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion. Discussion was held, which is archived on audio tape in the County Clerk’s Office.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed ten members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, B. Murphy, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, and J. Sovanski. Eleven members voting “Naye”: K. Vail, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, M. Swanson, M. Weber, J.Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, R. Grafton, and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Failed.
28. Member Jim King moved to propose a motion that the County Board Chairperson appoint a Committee of 3 County Board members, 3 Cambridge Village residents, and 3 Courthouse employees to begin negotiations with the Cambridge Lutheran Church with a goal of establishing a rental plan for county courthouse visitors and employees to use the Lutheran Church parking lot during the workday. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Failed.
29. 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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30. Member Jan May moved to approve a Corporate Resolution Transferring Property from Henry County to the Illinois Department of Transportation for culvert work on Route 82 South of Hillcrest Home. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, R. Grafton, and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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31. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, 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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32. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
33. Mr. Randy Lynch, Representative for Afscme Council 31, spoke regarding the Animal Control Department. Ms. Rhonda Rusk and Mr. Troy Coziahr both commented regarding the failed motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Cambridge and Henry County for an alternative parking plan.
34. Member JoAnne Hillman excused herself at 7:00 P.M.
35. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
36. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting recessed.