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 9th day of January, 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:
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:
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 13th day of February, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.
2. Meeting was postponed until Tuesday, February 20, 2007 due to weather conditions.
3. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Nicholson.
4. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Chaplain JoAnne Hillman after which the pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
5. A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members present: Jesse Crouch, James Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Jim King, Rich Nordstom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant and Jerry Thompson. Six members were absent: Jon Bloomberg, Rick Livesay, Pat Ripperger, Marvin Gradert, Roger Grafton, and James Kursock.
6. Member James Eccher moved to approve the updated meeting Agenda of the February 20, 2007 County Board meeting. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Member Jim King moved
to approve and place on file the January 9, 2007 County Board
minutes. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice
Vote.
8. Member James Eccher moved to adopt Resolution 07-01 announcing the resignation of Mr. Jon Bloomberg and creating a vacancy in County Board District 1. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Five members were absent: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, M. Gradert, R. Grafton, and J. Kursock.
Motion Carried.
9. Member Maurice Swanson moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Health Department Activity report, County Clerk/Recorder fee report, Veterans Assistance Commission, Quad City Development Group, 708 Mental Health Board, and Economic Development Partnership. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member James Kursock arrived at 6:05 P.M.
11. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the reappointments of Mr. Dennis Sullivan and Mr. Bill Freddy to the Planning Committee for terms from December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2009. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Ann DeSmith moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Rodney Searle to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term from December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2011. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Tom Montgomery to the Building Board of Appeals for a term from December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2009. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member James Eccher moved to confirm the appointment of Mrs. Penny Carlson to the 708 Mental Health Board to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Jim Hale for a term from February 20, 2007 through January 1, 2008. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Tom Steele moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Ian Malmstrom to the 708 Mental Health Board to complete the unexpired term of Dr. Don Stewart for a term from March 13, 2007 through January 1, 2008. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointments of Ms. Jeanette Floy and Mr. Ned Richardson to the Henry County Ethics Commission for terms from August 13, 2006 through August 12, 2008. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Danny McDaniel to the Henry County Ethics Commission for a term from March 13, 2007 through August 12, 2007. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
18. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the January 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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19. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,812,826.52. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members were absent: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, M. Gradert, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 07-02 amending the FY06 Budget line items in the State’s Attorney’s Department 6040. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members were absent: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, M. Gradert, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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21. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve a Deed of Conveyance to Joseph Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent, on the following parcel: 20-33-408-039-0030. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members were absent: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, M. Gradert, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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22. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Rural Revolving Loan Fund monthly financial report. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Highway Department Payroll Audit report for FY05. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members were absent: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, M. Gradert, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of materials for construction and maintenance projects, to be used by County, Road Districts and various Municipalities. The bid will be awarded to the lowest bidder in each group. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members were absent: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, M. Gradert, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
26. Member James Kursock moved to approve the purchase of bituminous materials to be used by the County and various local government bodies. The bid will be awarded to the lowest bidder in each group. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members were absent: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, M. Gradert, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
27. Member James Kursock moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the Henry County Road Upgrade and Maintenance Agreement with CPV for the upcoming wind farm projects. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
28. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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29. Member John Sovanski,
Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the
Executive Committee report. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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30. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to accept and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the quote from Beckwith Roofing for replacement of the West Wing roof at Hillcrest Home in the amount of $45,866.00. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
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A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: J. Kursock. Four members were absent: R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, M. Gradert, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
33. Member Jan May moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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34. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file 2006 Zoning/Building Department Annual report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. Member Ann DeSmith moved to require wind energy company financial assurance to guarantee the availability of funding for the restoration/decommissioning of wind turbines. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
36. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee monthly report. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
37. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the Agreement between Henry County and Cambridge Law Enforcement. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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38. 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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39. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
40. Member Jim King reported information on the 708 Health Board.
41. Rosemary Rathjen reported Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for lunch buddies.
42. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
43. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.