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 9th day of September, 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 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 14th day of October, 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: Jesse Crouch, 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, Roger Grafton, James Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Three members were absent: Karol Vail, James Eccher, and Rick Livesay.
5. Member Muriel Weber moved to approve the Agenda of the October 14, 2008 Recessed Annual County Board meeting. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Roger Grafton moved to approve and place on file the September 9, 2008 County Board minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Member Pat Ripperger 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, University of Illinois Extension, Henry County 708 Mental Health Board, and Bishop Hill Wind Energy Center Pamphlet. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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8. Member Jan May moved to hold over until the November County Board meeting the appointment of Dr. David Modder as Henry County Animal Control Administrator for a term from November 18, 2008 through November 30, 2009. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Roger Grafton moved to hold over until the November County Board meeting the appointment of Dr. Chris Ryan as Henry County Animal Control Assistant Administrator for a term from November 18, 2008 through November 30, 2009. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Pat Ripperger moved to hold over until the November County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey McCready to the Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) for a term from November 18, 2008 through November 30, 2011. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via voice Vote.
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11. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve changing the current benefits for inpatient hospital charges in the Maxi Plan from $1,000 per admission to $1,500. Member Rich Nordstrom seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
12. Member Tom Steele moved to approve a $100,000.00 revenue assessment to the Healthcare Plan Fund to be paid by the General Fund, Health Department, Hillcrest, and outside agencies based on the number of Plan participants as of September 30, 2008. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
13. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Rich Nordstrom seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve hiring Mr. Bob Westfall as the Building and Zoning Department Manager. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
16. Member Ann DeSmith introduced Mr. Bob Westfall, who is to begin as the Building and Zoning Department Manager on October 31, 2008.
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.
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18. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member Jesse Crouch, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve the appointment of Whitt Law as Assistant State’s Attorney to provide Henry County with legal services in the 2007 tax appeal filed by Pioneer Hi-Bred International with the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
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20. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve Resolution 08-23 reappointing Ms. Lindi Kernan as the Henry County Supervisor of Assessments for a 4 year term beginning November 18, 2008. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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. One member voting “Naye”: R. Grafton. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
21. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s September fund balance report, the Treasurer’s August and September interest reports and the County Clerk’s September reconciliation report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,324,030.26. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
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23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the November County Board meeting the proposed FY09 Henry County Budget. Member Jerry Thompson seconded
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the bid from Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard and Company, LLC with annual bids of $44,875, $46,475, and $48,150 for the 2008, 2009 and 2010 audit years. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
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25. 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.
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26. Member James Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to authorize the replacement of a structure on County Highway 5. The estimated cost is approximately $240,000 to be funded with 80% Federal funds and 20% County funds. Member Maurice Swanson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
27. Member James Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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28. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve Resolution 08-24 Rescinding Resolution 90-01 Transferring Authority to Supervise Animal Control from the County Board to the Sheriff of Henry County. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed sixteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson,
K. Nelson, J. King, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Five members voting “Naye”: M. Gradert, R. Nordstrom, M. Swanson, M. Weber, and R. Grafton. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
29. Member John Sovanski moved to approve Resolution 08-25 Proclaiming and Designating the Month of October 2008 as Community Planning Month. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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30. Member John Sovanski moved to approve Resolution 08-26 in Support of the Continued Operation of the Hennepin Canal Parkway and Satellite Areas. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member John Sovanski moved to hold the November County Board meeting on November 18, 2008 (3rd Tuesday), since the 2nd Tuesday is Veteran’s Day. Member James Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
32. 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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33. Member JoAnne Hillman 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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34. Member Roger Grafton moved to approve Ordinance 08-27 Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the County of Henry and Declaring an Emergency. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, 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, R. Grafton, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: K. Vail, J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
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35. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for Public Comment, and County Board Comment.
36. Member James Kursock moved to recess until the Recessed Annual Session meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
37. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.