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 June, 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 14th day of July, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.
2. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman John Sovanski.
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, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, Dennis Anderson, Jim King, Kippy Nelson, Rich Nordstrom, Bill Preston, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Jason DeSplinter, Jim Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: Tom Nicholson and Tom Steele.
5. Member Jim Eccher moved to approve the agenda of the July 14, 2009 County Board meeting and amend by adding the following items under Finance: Item C - Resolution creating a Background Check line item and funding; and Item D - User Agreement between the Illinois State Police and Uniform Conviction Information Act Requester (Henry County). Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jim King moved to approve and place on file the June 9, 2009 County Board meeting minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Ms. Kate Barton, Chief Executive Officer of the Henry County Housing Authority, gave a presentation of the Housing Authority and distributed a pamphlet.
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8. Ms. Lindi Kernan, Henry County Chief County Assessor, and Mr. Bruce Lang, gave a presentation on the GIS system an overview of how the system works.
9. Member Jim Kursock 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, Tourism Bureau, United Counties Council of Illinois, and the 708 Mental Health Board. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Muriel Weber moved to hold over until the August 11, 2009 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Danny McDaniel to the Henry County Ethics Commisson, for a term from August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2011. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s June Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s June Reconciliation report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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12. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $3,442,338.42. Member Jim 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
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13. Member Pat Ripperger moved to authorize the Treasurer to release Rural Revolving Loan Funds in the amount of $25,000.00 to Sweet Peas Grill, LLC, Geneseo. Member Jim King 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
14. Member Pat Ripperger moved to authorize the Treasurer to release Rural Revolving Loan Funds in the amount of $100,000.00 to Excelled Sheepskin and Leather Coat Inc., Kewanee. Member Jan May 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, P. Ripperger,
D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick,
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M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
15. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolution 09-22 Creating a Background Check line item and funding that line item with $250.00. Member Dennis Sullivan 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
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16. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the User Agreement between the IL State Police and Uniform Conviction Information Act Requester (Henry County). Member Jim 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
17. 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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18. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file Resolution 09-23 for Participation in the State of Illinois Federal Surplus Property Program. 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
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19. 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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20. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman,
moved to approve the Henry County Government Computer and Network Use Policy. 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
22. Member Jim 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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23. Member Jesse Crouch, Administration Committee Member, moved to approve the reinsurance renewal proposal from Symetra Life Insurance Company in the amount of $340,386.00. Member Ted Sturtevant 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
24. Member Jesse Crouch moved to go into closed session to discuss the collective bargaining agreement. Member Jason DeSplinter 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
25. Member Jesse Crouch moved to go back into regular session. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
26. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County of Henry and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 31 (AFSCME) from December 1, 2008 through November 30, 2011. Member Jim 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, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: T. Nicholson and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
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27. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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28. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, 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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29. Member JoAnne Hillman excused herself at 7:25 P.M.
30. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning application 09-03 SU submitted by Jack Downs/D& H Body Shop, for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit for a rural small business/auto body repair shop on Pt Blk 7, Lt 15 Blk 8, Pt Blk 14 & 14 & Pt vac sts ad Village of Green River Section 7 T17N R2E, 4th P.M., Colona Township. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning application 09-04 SU submitted by Rob DeBaillie, for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 Special Use Permit application for a rural small business/farm equipment repair shop on Pt 105.55 acre tract SW1/4, ex Chinberg Sub, ex well lot, Ex Lake Julian & ex 10.18 acre Section 6 T15N R1E, 4th P.M., Lynn Township. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning application 09-05 MA submitted by Joel Conrad, for purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 Residential Zoning Map Amendment application for construction of one non-farm single family dwelling on Pt 70 acre tract E1/2 SW1/4, ex N293.52, ex 1 acre of Hwy Section 26 T17N R3E, 4th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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33. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning application 09-06 MA submitted by Thomas Wright, for the purpose of considering an Article 18 M-1 Manufacturing to Article 13 R-2 Residential Zoning Map Amendment for rezoning an existing single family dwelling on Lot 1 Tennants Sub (.82 acre) pt SE1/4 Section 28 T16N R1E, 4th P.M., Western Township. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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34. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee reports for June and July. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. Member Kippy Nelson moved to go into closed session to discuss personnel issues. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: T. Nicholson, T. Steele and J. Hillman.
Motion Carried.
36. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to go back into regular session. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
37. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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38. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to adopt Resolution 09-24 Authorizing Application for and Execution of a Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s General Authority. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan,
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D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members were absent: T. Nicholson, T. Steele, and J. Hillman.
Motion Carried.
39. Vice Chairman John Sovanski asked for public comment.
40. Vice Chairman John Sovanski asked for County Board comment.
41. Member Jason DeSplinter spoke regarding a misconception of funds; “that $250,000.00 would be taken out of the Transportation fund and put in the Capital Building fund, which is not true.”
42. Member Bill Preston spoke regarding Excel School, a special education school, and gave background information on the school. He stated that Tim Wise, Democrat Candidate for Henry County Sheriff, worked at the facility, and even though he is a democrat, he is a good guy.
43. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the August 11, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
44. Vice Chairman Sovanksi declared the meeting adjourned.