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 12th day of June, 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 10th day of July, 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-two members present: Karol Vail, Jesse Crouch, 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. Two members were absent: James Eccher and Tom Nicholson.
5. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the Agenda of the July 10, 2007 County Board meeting as amended by adding under new business item 8 B to Motor Fuel Tax Audit Report, and item 8 C – Public Comment. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Maurice Swanson
moved to approve and place on file the June 12, 2007 County
Board minutes. Member Roger Grafton seconded the
motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Member Tom Steele 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, Henry County 708 Mental Health Board, and County Clerk/Recorder fee report. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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8. Member Roger Grafton moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Clarence Medley to the Housing Authority of Henry County, for a term from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Lewis Nelson to the Bishop Hill Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2010. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Kent Youngstrom to the Bishop Hill Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2009. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Muriel Weber moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Carl Bates to the Galva Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2010. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Ron Salisbury moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Mike Werkheiser to the Galva Community Fire Protection District for a term retroactive to May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2009. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Ted Sturtevant moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. A special Communications Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007 @ 1:00 P.M. to discuss 2120-6542 Computer Automation Budget. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the renewal proposal from Symetra in the amount of $380,452.00 for the Health Care Plan reinsurance from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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15. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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16. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to accept 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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17. Member Ann DeSmith moved to accept 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 James Kursock moved to approve the purchase of 24 radios from Starcom, also approved by Sheriff Cady, in the amount of $47,173.20 along with an extended 3 year warranty and the necessary airways for the towers needed, 22 of the radios will be activated at the cost of $13,992.00 a year which will be an ongoing cost. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
19. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to amend the main motion to not extend the warranty. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed six members voting “Aye”: B. Murphy, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, R. Nordstrom, M. Weber and T. Sturtevant. Sixteen members voting “Naye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, J. King, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock,J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and J. Thompson.
Motion Failed.
20. The main motion to approve the purchase of the 24 radios from Starcom including the extended warranty is now back on the floor.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
21. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the June Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports of the Treasurer and the Reconciliation report of the County Clerk. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,687,330.43. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
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A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
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24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to go into closed session to discuss personnel. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
25. Member Tom Steele moved to resume into open session. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
26. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve prior years vacation pay in the amount of $4,067.66 in the Circuit Clerk’s office. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed seventeen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, K. Nelson, M. Gradert,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”: K. Vail, J. Hillman, D. Anderson, J. King and T. Sturtevant. Two members were absent:
J. Eccher and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
27. 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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28. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve the repair for a wing wall on a structure located along County Hwy 14 to be funded with 100% County funds. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
29. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the
Transportation Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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30. Member James Kursock 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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31. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 07-10 Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Laborers, Workmen and Mechanics Employed on Public Works. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher and T. Nicholson.
Motion Carried.
32. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Motor Fuel Tax Audit reports. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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33. Vice Chairman Sovanski asked for public comment.
34. The following individuals spoke regarding their feelings of the Courthouse parking lot situation on College Square Park: Troy Coziahr, Rhonda Rusk, David Olson, Mary Lindburg, Cindy Thompson, Misty Wilson and Morey Martin. Discussion was held which is archived on audio tape in the County Clerk’s office.
35. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
36. Vice Chairman Sovanski declared the meeting adjourned.