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 13thday of May, 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:

“You are hereby notified that the County Board of Henry County will meet in REGULAR SESSION on Tuesday June 10, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. Said meeting will be held in the COUNTY BOARD ROOM, Judicial Wing, Room 102J, Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, Illinois.

BARBARA M. LINK

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:

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK

Cambridge, Illinois June , 2008 Notice is hereby given that the County Board of Henry County will meet in REGULAR SESSION at the hour of 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Said meeting will be held in the FIRST FLOOR JUDICIAL WING in the Henry County Courthouse in the Village of Cambridge, Illinois.

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 June, 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-three members present: Karol Vail, Jesse Crouch, James Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, 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. One member was absent: Dennis Anderson.

5. Member Roger Grafton moved to approve and amend the Agenda of the June 10, 2008 County Board meeting by adding item 2C: Dick Erickson, Henry County Administrator. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

6. Member Jim King moved to approve and place on file the May 13, 2008 County Board minutes. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

7. Mr. Jim Taylor of Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard & Company, presented the Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report – November 30, 2007.

8. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report – November 30, 2007. 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, 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. One member was absent: D. Anderson.

Motion Carried.

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9. Mrs. Carol Blake, Executive Director, and Mr. Mike Zerull, Director of Employment and Training of Abilities Plus, presented an Annual Report on the Public Transportation Program through Abilities Plus.

10. Chairman Tom Nicholson presented a plaque/clock to Mr. Dick Erickson, Henry County Administrator, for his dedication and years of service to Henry County.

11. Mr. Dick Erickson, Henry County Administrator, thanked the County Board for their support through his career at the Courthouse.

12. 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, Henry County Health Department, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, United Counties Council of Illinois, Interstate Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. Annual 2007 report, and Mutual Medical Health Plan Seminar and Golf Outing Invitation. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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13. Member Roger Grafton moved to confirm the reappointment of Ms. Kate Barton to the Kewanee Airport Authority for a term from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2013. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

14. Member Tom Steele moved to confirm the reappointments of Ms. Sue Gray, Mrs. Susan Philhower, and Dr. David L. Nelson to the Hammond-Henry Hospital District Board for terms from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2011. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

15. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the reappointments of Dr. Holly Maes and Dr. Artemio Cajigal to the Henry County Board of Health for terms from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2011. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

16. Member Roger Grafton moved to moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Mark Hepner to the Henry County 377 Board for Care and Treatment of Mentally Deficient Persons for a term from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2011. Member Jan May seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

17. Member James Eccher moved to confirm the appointment of Ms. Melissa Vail to the 708 Mental Health Board to complete the unexpired term of Ms. Stacy Simmon for a term from June 13, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

18. Member Karol Vail moved to hold over until the July 8, 2008 County Board meeting the reappointments of Mr. George Olson, Mr. Gary D. Johnson, and Mr. Richard Maher to the Woodhull Cemetery Board for terms from June 1, 2008 through May 20, 2014. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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19. Member James Eccher moved to hold over until the July 8, 2008 County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Allen Nordquist to the Woodhull Cemetery Board for a term from July 8, 2008 through May 30, 2014. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the June Fund Balance and Interest Earned report of the Treasurer and the Reconciliation report of the County Clerk. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

21. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,071,278.37. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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22. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve IMRF Option #1 23-Year Amortization. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the July County Board meeting the revised job descriptions for the Courthouse, Highway, and Sheriff’s Office and Courthouse salary ranges. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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25. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to award a bridge replacement project in Andover Road District to Curnyn Construction Co. to be funded with 80% state funds, 10% county funds, and 10% road district funds. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion

Motion Carried.

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26. Member James Kursock moved to award bituminous surface removal on County Hwy 6 and County Hwy 1 to Brandt Construction to be funded with 100% county funds. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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27. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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28. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to go into closed session to discuss personnel. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

29. Member Tom Steele moved to resume into regular session. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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30. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Employment Agreement for the County Administrator’s position. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.

A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed fifteen members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, J. King, T. Steele, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Eight members voting “Naye”: R. Livesay, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, R. Nordstrom, M. Swanson, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, and R. Grafton.One member was absent: D. Anderson.

Motion Carried.

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31. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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32. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Resolution 08-13 transferring budget line items from General Financial Services Department (2120), Contingency (6010) to County Board Department (1010). Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.

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M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: D. Anderson.

Motion Carried.

33. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairperson, moved to hold over until the July County Board meeting the Henry County Election Judge Certification. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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34. 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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35. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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36. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Phase 2 of the roofing project that includes Annex East, North, and South to be completed by Beckwith, being funded with the farm account and the contingency fund. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

37. 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.

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38. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 08-08 MA by James Marando for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 13 R-2 Residential Zoning Map Amendment for construction of a non-farm single family dwelling on 1 acre southeast part 2.48 acre tract NE1/4 Section 7 T16N R1E, 4^th P.M., Western Township. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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39. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Application 08-10 MA by Greg McKnight for the purpose of considering 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 1 acre on each of three lots north part 39 acre tract E1/2 NE1/4 Section 2 T17N R1E, 4^th P.M., Colona Township. Member Rick Livesay 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, K. Nelson, M. Gradert, J. King, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: M. Swanson. One member was absent: D. Anderson.

Motion Carried.

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40. Member Ann DeSmith moved to adopt Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment 08-ZOTA Building Code Text Amendment 08-BCRF TA and 08-BCWF TA adopting a new fee schedule for zoning applications, building permit and wind farm building permit applications. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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41. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve 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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42. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

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43. Member Roger Grafton moved to approve Resolution 08-14 Authorizing Application for Public Transportation Financial Assistance under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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44. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve Ordinance 08-15 to Provide Public Transportation in Henry County, Illinois. Member Marvin Gradert seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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45. Member Jim King moved to approve Resolution 08-16 for Acceptance of the Special Warranty for Section 5311 Financial Assistance. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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46. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve Resolution 08-17 Authorizing 2008 Downstate Operating Assistance Grant No. OP-08-31-IL Contract No. 3781. Member Jim King seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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47. Member James Eccher moved to approve Ordinance 08-18 Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of Wages for Laborers, Workmen and Mechanics Employed on Public Works in Henry County. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.

Motion Carried.

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48. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for Public Comment.

49. Ms. Tina VanOpdorp, spoke regarding the Animal Control Warden.

50. Ms. Dee White, spoke regarding residency of the New County Administrator.

51. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.

Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.

52. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.