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 15th day of April, 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:
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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 13th day of May, 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 Chairman Tom Nicholson 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, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Anderson, Kippy Nelson, 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. Two members were absent: JoAnne Hillman and Marvin Gradert.
5. Member James Eccher moved to approve and amend the Agenda of the May 13, 2008 County Board meeting by adding under item 4: Announcements. Member Roger Grafton seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Muriel Weber moved to approve and place on file the April 15, 2008 County Board minutes. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Chairman Tom Nicholson presented a plaque to Member Maurice Swanson for his 40 years of service to the Henry County Board.
8. Member Jan May 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 monthly and Annual report, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, 708 Mental Health Board, Regional Office of Education Professional Development Programs Summer 2008 Issue, and the United Counties Council of Illinois Leadership Academy. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Chairman Tom Nicholson reported a retirement party is scheduled for Mr. Dick Erickson, County Administrator, on June 25, 2008 from 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. at the Henry County Courthouse.
10. Member Maurice Swanson moved to confirm the reappointments of Ms. Tammy Swanson Dynes and Mr. Jim Eccher to the Board of Review for terms from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2010. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Roger Grafton moved to hold over until the June 10, 2008 County Board meeting the reappointment of Ms. Kate Barton to the Kewanee Airport Authority for a term from May 1, 2008 through April 30, 2013. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the June 10, 2008 County Board meeting the reappointments of Ms. Sue Gray, 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 Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Pat Ripperger moved to hold over until the June 10, 2008 County Board meeting 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 Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Roger Grafton moved to moved to hold over until the June 10, 2008 County Board meeting 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 Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Karol Vail moved to hold over until the June 10, 2008 County Board meeting 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 Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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16. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to change the name of a road in Longbrook Subdivision from Wirt Road and Alicia Lane to Longbrook Drive. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. 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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18. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve Ordinance 01-07 A Second Amended Ordinance to Create a Hotel Tax. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, 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. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and M. Gradert.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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20. Member James Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member Tom Steele moved to approve a bid from Double S Masonry in the amount of $13,940.00 for a driveway retaining wall repair and sidewalk replacement. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, 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. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and M. Gradert.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
22. Member Tom Steele moved to approve a bid from Cathelyn Construction, Inc. in the amount of $16,950.00, to be paid from the Animal Control Fund, for an addition to the Animal Control building. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: K. Vail, J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, 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 voting “Naye”: P. Ripperger. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and M. Gradert.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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23. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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24. Member Jan May moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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25. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 08-04 MA by Howard and Kathy Crowell 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 center part 2.12 acre tract of 80 acre tract N1/2 NW1/4 Section 12 T14N R4E, 4th P.M., Galva Township. Member Karol Vail seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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26. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve zoning application 08-06 ZO TA amending Henry County Zoning Ordinance Article 7 General Provisions Section 7.5 Accessory Uses and Structures item 3, which will increase the maximum height requirement for residential accessory structures from 20 to 30 feet with restrictions.
Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve zoning application 08-07 SU by Joe and Lori Witter/Witter Enterprises for the purpose of considering an Article 12 R-1 Residential Section 12.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/equipment storage on 25% or less of Lot 3, ex hwy, Bollen Sub (2.88 acres) NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 28 T17N R3E, 4th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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28. 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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29. 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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30. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve Ordinance 08-12 Increasing the Marriage License fee from $20.00 to $25.00 by adding a $5.00 surcharge to the State Treasurer for desposit in the Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Trust fund effective June 1, 2008. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, 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. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and M. Gradert.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the April 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.
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32. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,966,475.97. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, 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. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and M. Gradert.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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33. Member Jesse Crouch moved to authorize the release of Rural Revolving Loan Funds to Charger Child Care, Inc, Orion, IL in the amount of $13,000.00. 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, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, K. Nelson, 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. Two members were absent: J. Hillman and M. Gradert.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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34. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the June County Board meeting the FY2007 Henry County Financial Statements and Independent Auditors Report dated November 30, 2007. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. 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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36. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for Public Comment.
37. Ms. Tina VanOpdorp, spoke regarding the Animal Control Warden.
38. Member James Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
39. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.