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 17th day of April, 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 8th day of May, 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, 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, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: Rick Livesay and Roger Grafton.
5. Member James Eccher moved to approve the Agenda of the May 8, 2007 County Board meeting. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the April 17, 2007 County Board minutes and amend by adding: moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Karol K. Vail. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. James Taylor, CPA, Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard and Co., gave a presentation of the Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report dated November 30, 2006.
8. Member James Kursock moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, Quad City Development Group, Henry County Health Department Activity reports, 708 Mental Health Board, and County Clerk/Recorder fee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Kate Barton to the Kewanee Airport Authority to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Richard Teaburg, for a term from May 8, 2007 through April 30, 2008. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member James Eccher moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Steve Carton to the Henry County Board of Review for a term from June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2009. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Tom Steele moved to confirm the reappointments of Mr. Gary Gesme and Mr. Bruce West and the appointment of Mr. Daniel Brudos to the Hammond Henry Hospital Board for terms from June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2010. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jim King moved confirm the reappointment of Mr. Ron Salisbury to the 377 Board for the Henry County Care of Persons with Developmental Disabilities, for a term from June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2010. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve 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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14. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report, and announced a special meeting to be held May 30, 2008 to discuss the Cleveland Quarry. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to accept and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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16. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the April 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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17. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,983,575.31. 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, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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18. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the June County Board meeting the Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report dated November 30, 2006 Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member Jesse Crouch moved to release $10,000 in Rural Revolving Loan Funds to Massage Therapy, Atkinson and $13,000 to Clarke Title. Member Maurice Swanson 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, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Option 1 IMRF 24 Year Amortization. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. 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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22. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to award a bridge repair in Burns Road District to Laverdiere Construction of Macomb, the lowest bidder, to be funded with 80% State funds, 10% Road District funds and 10% County funds. Member Ron Salisbury 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, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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23. Member James Kursock moved to award a bridge replacement project in Western Road District to Curnyn Construction Co of Geneseo, the lowest bidder, to be funded with 80% State funds, 10% Road District funds, and 10% County funds. Member Jim King 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, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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24. Member James Kursock moved to execute an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to collect local crash data from 2001 to 2004. IDOT will pay $10,000 to conduct the study. 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, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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25. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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26. Member John Sovanski moved to adopt the Henry County Schedule of Personnel Practices as amended. 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, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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27. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to adopt
Resolution 07-08 stating the Henry County Rural Revolving Loan Fund Plan is consistent with and supportive of the area’s current economic adjustment strategy. 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, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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28. 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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29. Member James Eccher moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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30. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the negotiated settlement between The County of Henry /Henry County Highway Department and the Laborers International Union of North America Local 538. 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, 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. One member voting “Naye”: M. Gradert. Two members were absent: R. Livesay and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
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31. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
33. Mr. Wayne Swearingen spoke regarding an adjacent property and asked for assistance in possible demolition.
34. Rich VerHeecke, Henry County Treasurer, noted the due dates of the taxes are June 14, 2007 and September 14, 2007.
35. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
36. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.