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 11th day of September, 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 RECESSED ANNUAL 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 9th day of October, 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-three 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, Ann DeSmith, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant and Jerry Thompson. One member was absent: Jan May.
5. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the Agenda of the October 9, 2007 County Board meeting. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jim King moved to approve and place on file the September 11, 2007 Annual Session County Board minutes. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Bill Philhower, Zoning and Building Department Administrator, presented the Zoning and Building applications.
8. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 07-17 MA by John and Joy Dwyer for the purpose of considering 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 NW part 80 acre tract N1/2 NW1/4 Section 35 T17N R3E, 4th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 07-18 MA by William and Donna Boardman for the purpose of considering 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 E1/2 4.07 acre tract SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 15 T17N R3E, 4th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Weber Estates Phase 2 final construction plat. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member James Kursock moved to recess the County Board meeting to conduct a Public Hearing for the proposed Enterprise Zone Expansion. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Roger Grafton moved to go back into Recessed Annual Session. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Ms. Denise Bulat, Executive Director of the Bi-State Regional Commission, distributed a brochure on Services for Member Governments and gave a presentation about their organization.
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14. Mr. Mike Zerull, Director of Employment and Training, Abilities Plus, Inc., gave a presentation on the Abilities Plus Program.
15. Member Roger Grafton moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veterans Assistance Commission, Health Department Activity reports for August and September, Economic Development Partnership, Resource Conservation and Development, United Counties Council of Illinois for July and September and County Clerk/Recorder fee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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16. Member Roger Grafton moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. George Cole to the Kewanee Airport Authority to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Dan Hier for a term from October 9, 2007 through April 30, 2010. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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17. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to adopt Resolution 07-12 to allow IMRF service credit for up to 4 years Military Service. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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18. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the September 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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19. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,894,714.63. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the November County Board meeting for final action the FY2008 Henry County Budget. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member Jesse Crouch moved to release Rural Revolving Loan Funds in the amount of $100,000.00 to LMT, Inc., Galva. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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22. 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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23. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote with the exception of
Member Marvin Gradert voting “Naye”.
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24. Member John Sovanski noted in the Executive Committee minutes a correction, by marking Member James Eccher absent, not present; and moved to adopt Ordinance 07-13 Establishing an Enterprise Zone in the County of Henry. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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25. Member John Sovanski moved to approve a Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Amendment extending the Kewanee Enterprise Zone from the City of Kewanee to a site on the east side of the City of Galva owned by Big River Resources Galva LLC. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to recommend the County Board send a letter of support for passenger rail service reinstatement between the Quad Cities and Chicago. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
28. 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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29. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of a new John Deere X740 24 HP L/C Diesel lawn tractor and related equipment in the total amount of $10,400.00. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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30. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the Building Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the Ruyle Corporation and Henry County for a term from December 1, 2007 through November 30, 2010. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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31. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Member Ron Salisbury moved to recommend the approval of the County Farm lease of land to be awarded to Hadley Farms, Inc., the highest bidder at $238.00 per acre. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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33. Member Ron Salisbury moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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34. Member Ann DeSmith moved to go into closed session to discuss personnel. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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35. Member Tom Steele moved to resume back into Recessed Annual Session. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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36. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Resolution 07-14 Request for Overtime Payment. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: T. Sturtevant. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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37. Member Ann Desmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice.
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38. 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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39. Member Jim King moved to adopt Resolution 07-15 Authorizing Application for and Execution of a Public Transportation Assistance Grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s General Authority, requested by Abilities Plus for a new van. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. May.
Motion Carried.
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40. Member Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
41. Member James Kursock moved to recess until the Recessed Annual County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
42. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting recessed.