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 December, 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 January, 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-two members present: Jesse Crouch, Jim Eccher, JoAnne Hillman, Rick Livesay, Betty Murphy, Tom Nicholson, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, Dennis Anderson, Jim King, Kippy Nelson, Rich Nordstrom, Bill Preston, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Jason DeSplinter, Jim Kursock, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: Jan May and Ted Sturtevant.
5. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the agenda of the January 13, 2009 County Board meeting. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve and place on file the December 9, 2008 County Board meeting minutes and amend the following: paragraphs 23, 24, and 26 by changing FY08 to FY09. Member Tom Steele 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 monthly fee report, Henry County Health Department, Henry County Economic Development Partnership, and University of Illinois Extension report and brochure. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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8. Member Jerry Thompson moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Mike McGinn to the Zoning Board of Appeals to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Donald Benoodt for a term from January 13, 2009 through November 30, 2012. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Jim Eccher moved to hold over until the February County Board meeting 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 Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Ann Desmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Zoning/Building Department 2008 Annual Report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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11. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Liquor Commission report. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s December Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s December Reconciliation report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,913,164.50. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two 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, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury,
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J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. May and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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16. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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17. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to strike to recommend to award the bid to Almix from Fort Wayne, IN in the amount of $1,896,975.00 for an Asphalt Plant. Member James Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two 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, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. May and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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18. 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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19. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to
approve and place on file the new job description for the Public Information Manager. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Four members voting “Naye”: K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, and M. Weber. Two members were absent: J. May and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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20. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, 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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22. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to reject all bids for the Courthouse parking lot project based on the estimated cost compared to bid cost. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two 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, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. May and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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23. Member Tom Steele moved to approve Resolution 09-01 providing for and requiring the submission of a proposition to impose a local sales tax in the amount of ¼% to the voters of Henry County at the Consolidated Election to be held April 7, 2009. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one 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, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: B. Preston. Two members were absent: J. May and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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24. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the agreement of services between First Midstate, Inc., and Henry County, which has been reviewed by the Henry County State’s Attorney, Terry Patton. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one 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, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: B. Preston. Two members were absent: J. May and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
25. Member Tom Steele moved to approve retaining the law firm of Chapman and Cutler LLP as counsel with respect to the proposed issuance of the bonds. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two 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, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. May and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file Administration Committee reports from December 11, December 23, and January 7. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Ron Salisbury 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.
28. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
29. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment. Member Jim King spoke regarding the University of Illinois Extension 2009 Tele-Institutes Pamphlet.
30. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the February 10, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
31. Chairman Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.