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 13th day of January, 2009, 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 10th day of February, 2009 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: Jesse Crouch, Jim Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, Dennis Anderson, Jim King, Kippy Nelson, Bill Preston, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Jason DeSplinter, Jim Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. One member was absent: Rich Nordstrom.
5. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the agenda of the February 10, 2009 County Board meeting and amend item #6 – the lettering out of order; and under Communications – JoAnne Hillman to give report, not Jim Eccher. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Dennis Sullivan moved to approve and place on file the January 13, 2009 County Board meeting minutes and amend the following: paragraph 19 - by changing title to Public Information Manager; and paragraph 17 – strike to recommend. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Ms. Cathy Foes, Executive Director of the Henry County Tourism Bureau, distributed brochures and gave a presentation explaining their marketing strategy for Tourism in Henry County.
8. Member Muriel Weber moved to accept and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder monthly fee report, Henry County Health Department, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, University of Illinois Extension, United Counties Council of Illinois reports, and 708 Mental Health Board. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Jim Eccher moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Cliff Sack to the Henry County Planning Committee to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Dennis Sullivan for a term from February 10, 2009 through November 30, 2009. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Albert Hulting to the Annawan-Alba Fire District for a term from March 10, 2009 through April 30, 2010. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Gerald DeSmith to the Annawan-Alba Fire District for a term from March 10, 2009 through April 30, 2011. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Gary Sierens to the Annawan-Alba Fire District for a term from March 10, 2009 through April 30, 2012. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services 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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14. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 09-01 MA for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 Residential Zoning Map Amendment Application submitted by Rodney and Deborah Mason on 2.89 acres of 9.718 acre tract NE1/4 NE1/4 Section 4 T15N R1E, 4th P.M., Lynn Township. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the March County Board meeting the Henry County Zoning Ordinance - Appendix B Wind Energy Restoration Agreement. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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17. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved
to approve and place on file Ordinance 09-02 Enacting A Court Services Fee Dedicated to Defraying Court Security Expenses. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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18. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file Ordinance 09-03 Establishing a Rate at which Gainfully Employed Offenders Sentenced to Periodic Imprisonment must Reimburse Henry County for Board at the County Jail. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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19. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file Ordinance 09-04 Establishing a Rate which Offenders Sentenced to Electronic Monitoring must Reimburse Henry County for the Program Costs of the Henry County Court Services Department. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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20. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s January Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s January Reconciliation report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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22. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,636,232.91. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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23. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file Resolution 09-05 Amending FY09 General Financial Services Department (2120) Budget by adding $54,000.00 from County General Fund (001) to transfer into the Health Care Plan Fund (6699). Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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24. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file Resolution 09-06 Amending FY09 County Farm Department (8210) Budget by adding $23,000.00 from un-appropriated County Farm Funds (21) to transfer into the Health Care Plan Fund (6699). Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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25. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file Resolution 09-07 Amending FY09 Zoning Department (4010) Budget by adding $1,699.78 from County General Fund #001. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member Pat Ripperger 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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27. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to
approve the lowest bidder in each group for aggregate and culvert materials to be used by the County, Road Districts, and various Municipalities. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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28. Member Jim Kursock moved to award contract to Metal Culverts for the purchase of bituminous materials. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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29. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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30. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to
approve and place on file Resolution 09-08 Continuing a Cooperative Tourism Agreement between Henry County and the Henry County Tourism Bureau. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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31. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Member JoAnne Hillman moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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33. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to
approve the addition of the Workplace Violence Policy Language to the Henry County Schedule of Personnel Practices. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele,K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member was absent: R. Nordstrom.
Motion Carried.
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34. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file Administration Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
36. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
37. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the March 10, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
38. Chairman Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.