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 8th day of May, 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 12th day of June, 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-two members present: Karol Vail, Jesse Crouch, James Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, Marvin Gradert, Jim King, Rich Nordstrom, Tom Steele, Maurice Swanson, Muriel Weber, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: Ann DeSmith and Ted Sturtevant.
5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda of the June 12, 2007 County Board meeting. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Kippy Nelson
moved to approve and place on file the May 8, 2007 County
Board minutes. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Bill Philhower, Zoning and Building Administrator, presented the Zoning applications.
8. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Zoning application 07-05 MA by Richard/Debbie Pauly and Joseph/Mary Bunt, for an Article 12 R-1 Residential to Article 13 R-2 Residential Zoning map amendment for construction of two non-farm single family dwellings on the South 165’ of Lot 2 Maggie Estates Sub NW1/4 Section 27 T18N R2E, 4th P.M., Hanna Township. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Marvin Gradert moved to approve Zoning application 07-06 MA by Jon and Emily Debord, for 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 NE corner 20 acre tract S1/2 SE1/4 Section 5 T17N R5E, 4th P.M., Kewanee Township. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Jim King moved to approve Zoning application 07-08 MA by Joseph Carroll for an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 Residential zoning map amendment for construction of three non-farm single family dwellings on 3 acres of 36.1 acre tract NW1/4 Section 2 T17N R1E, 4th P.M., Colona Township. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vot.e
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11. Member Roger Grafton 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, Bureau/Henry/Stark Counties Regional office of Education Professional Development Programs Summer 2007 booklet, and County Clerk/Recorder fee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the July County Board meeting 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.
13. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the July County Board meeting the 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 Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Dennis Anderson moved to hold over until the July County Board meeting 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 Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Ron Salisbury moved to hold over until the July County Board meeting 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 Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Roger Grafton moved to hold over until the July County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Mike Werkheiser to the Galva Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2009. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to go into closed session regarding labor negotiations. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by
Clerk Link showed twenty-two
members voting “Aye”: K.
Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T.
Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R.
Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May,
R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and
J. Thompson. Two members were
absent: A. DeSmith and T.
Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
18. Member Muriel Weber moved to go back into regular session. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
19. Member Tom Steele moved to adopt an Agreement between Henry County, the Henry County Sheriff and the FOP upon the FOP approving the Agreement. 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. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T.
Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R.
Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May,
R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and
J. Thompson. Two members were
absent: A. DeSmith and T.
Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
20. Member Kippy Nelson moved to recommend the Administration Committee work with the Village of Cambridge on the Courthouse parking lot project in an effort to provide that College Square Park remain as is; and report back in 60 days to the County Board. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by
Clerk Link showed nine members
voting “Aye”: K. Vail, R.
Livesay, B. Murphy,
P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, and J. May.
Thirteen members voting
“Naye”: J. Crouch, J.
Eccher, J. Hillman, T. Nicholson, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M.
Weber, R. Grafton, J. Kursock,
R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and J. Thompson.
Two members were
absent: A. DeSmith and T.
Sturtevant.
Motion Failed.
21. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote with the exception of M. Gradert voting “Naye”.
22. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Jim King moved to accept and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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24. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the May 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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26. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,762,676.62. 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. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T.
Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R.
Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May,
R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and
J. Thompson. Two members were
absent: A. DeSmith and T.
Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
27. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the the Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report dated November 30, 2006. 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. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T.
Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R.
Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May,
R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and
J. Thompson. Two members were
absent: A. DeSmith and T.
Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
28. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve 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 moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report and amend by changing the date of paragraph 1 from May 7, 2006 to May 7, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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30. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member James Eccher moved to adopt Resolution 07-09 to send to legislators stating that the position of the Henry County Board is to oppose unfunded mandates in general and specifically opposing HB0303; SB0488 and SB0644. 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. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B Murphy, T. Nicholson,
P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King,
R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J.
May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski and
J. Thompson. Two members were
absent: A. DeSmith and T.
Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
32. Member James Eccher moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice.
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33. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
34. Member Marvin Gradert reported he seldom sees anything on unfunded issues in the media and would like to see that improved.
35. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, July 10, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
36. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.