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 January, 2008, 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 February, 2008 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-one 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, Ann DeSmith, James Kursock, Jan May Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Three members were absent: Rick Livesay, Muriel Weber, and Roger Grafton.
5. Member JoAnne Hillman moved to approve the Agenda of the February 12, 2008 County Board meeting. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the January 8, 2008 County Board minutes. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Member Jerry Thompson moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder Fee report, 708 Mental Health Board, Housing Authority of Henry County, and the Henry County Economic Development Partnership. Member Ron Salibury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
8. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the appointment of Ms. Mary Streitmatter to the Housing Authority of Henry County to complete the unexpired term or Ms. Dorothy McCollam, Resident Commissioner, for a term from March 11, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointments of the following: Ms. Penny Carlson, Mr. John Roehrs Mr. Ian Malmstrom, and Ms. Gail Ripka, to the Henry County 708 Mental Health Board for terms from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2012. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. 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.
11. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to hire Kenyon Architects, Peoria, IL for the demolition of the old building at Hillcrest Home. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
12. Member Tom Steele moved to postpone consideration to hire Kenyon Architects, Peoria, IL for the demolition of the old building at Hillcrest Home. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jan May moved to demolish old building at Hillcrest Home. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, M. Gradert, J. King, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members voting “Naye”: K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, and M. Swanson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
14. Motion was made to consider the postponed motion to hire Kenyon and Associates of Peoria, IL, as engineering consultants in the amount of $12,500.00 to begin the demolition process for the old building at Hillcrest Home.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, M. Gradert, J. King, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members voting “Naye”: K. Nelson, R. Nordstom, and M. Swanson. Three members absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
15. Member Jan May 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.
16. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 07-19 MA by Michael and Holly Gomez, 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 corner 38 acre tract SW1/4 Section 33 T17N R2E, 4th P.M., Edford Township. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. 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 Vote.
18. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
19. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the January Fund Balance and Interest Earned report of the Treasurer and the Reconciliation report of the County Clerk. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,771,243.93. Member James Eccher 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, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
21. Member Jesse Crouch moved to adopt Resolution 08-06 Appropriating additional funds to cover expenses incurred in excess of budget line item Equipment (5540) in the Sheriff’s Department (6010) budget for the purchase of 24 Motorola radios and related equipment in the amount of $47,173.20. Member Ron Salisbury 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, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
22. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Payroll Audit report for the County Clerk and Circuit Clerk offices. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: J. King. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
23. 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.
24. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to award to the low bidder in each group for aggregate and culverts to be used by County, Road Districts, and various Municipalities for maintenance and construction projects throughout 2008. Member James Eccher 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, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
25. Member James Kursock moved to approve the purchase of a tandem axle dump truck from Hawkeye Truck in the amount of $71,995.09 including a trade-in. Member Maurice Swanson 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, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
26. Member James Kursock moved to approve the purchase of a bituminous asphalt paver from Roland Machinery in the amount of $316,150.00 including a trade-in. 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, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Swanson, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
27. James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
28. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to
adopt Resolution 08-07 for the submittal of a public question regarding a special one half percent (.50%) county retailer’s occupation tax for Public Safety on the November 4, 2008 Election ballot. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed sixteen members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, K. Nelson, J. King, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Five members voting “Naye”: D. Anderson, M. Gradert, R. Nordstrom, M. Swanson, and T. Sturtevant. Three members were absent: R. Livesay, M. Weber, and R. R. Grafton.
Motion Carried.
29. Member John Sovanki moved to approve and place on file the Executive
Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried.
30. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
31. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
32. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.