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 10th day of February, 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 March, 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-four 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, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson.
5. Member Jan May moved to approve the agenda of the March 10, 2009 County Board meeting and amend by adding item: 8A – Closed Session, and move the following: Public Comment to item 8B, and County Board Comment to item 8C. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jesse Crouch moved to approve and place on file the February 10, 2009 County Board meeting minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Ms. Lori Merrill, Rural Revolving Loan Fund Administrator, gave a presentation explaining the Rural Revolving Loan Fund Program in Henry County.
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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 monthly fee report, Henry County Health Department, Henry County Economic Development Partnership and the University of Illinois Extension. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Albert Hulting to the Annawan-Alba Fire District for a term from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Rick Livesay moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Gerald DeSmith to the Annawan-Alba Fire District for a term from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Ann DeSmith moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Gary Sierens to the Annawan-Alba Fire District for a term from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2012. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jim Eccher moved to hold over until the April 21, 2009 County Board meeting the reappointment of Ms. Jacki Catour to the Colona Fire District for a term from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2012. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jim Kursock moved to hold over until the April 21, 2009 County Boar meeting the reappointment of Mr. Mark Russell to the Kewanee Fire District for a term from April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2012. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to authorize a 24-month contract with MidAmerican Energy for electrical service. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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15. Member Tom Steele 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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16. 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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17. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, noted the Planning and Development Committee report says March 6, 2009, and should read March 4, 2009.
18. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Henry County Zoning Ordinance – Appendix B Wind Energy Restoration Agreement. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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19. 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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20. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, 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 February Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s February 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 $1,696,406.82. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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23. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolution 09-09 Amending FY09 Zoning /Building Department (4010) by increasing the overall appropriation from $101,067.78 to $107,292.47 by adding $6,224.69 from the County General Fund (001) to Zoning/Bldg (4010) Dept Head Salary (3010) $5,398.69; FICA (3305) $413.00; and IMRF (3310) $413.00. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
24. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolution 09-10 Amending FY09 Solid Waste Management fund (8510) budget by creating an E-Cyclables Fee line item (5600) and transferring $7,264.00 from General Financial Services Department (2120) Budget line item Contingency (6010) to Solid Waste Management Fund (8510) budget line item E-Cyclables Fee (5600). Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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25. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolution 09-11 Amending FY09 Animal Control Department Budget (8270) by transferring $1,100.00 from Animal Disposal (5226) line item to Veterinary Assistance (5223). Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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27. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to
award the lowest bidder in each group for asphalt materials to be used by the County, Road Districts, and various Municipalities. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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28. Member Jim Kursock moved to award the purchase of a 2009 Truck Tractor from Truck Country of Davenport, IA, in the amount of $94,382.00, after trade-in. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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29. Member Jim Kursock moved to award the purchase of a scale for the asphalt plant from Central Illinois Scale of Peoria, IL in the amount of $51,987.00. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
30. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Rich Nordstrom seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to
approve Proclamation 09-12 for Support and Participation in the 2010 Census. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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32. Member John Sovanski moved to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement to Share a Hotel Tax between the City of Galva and Henry County. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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33. Member John Sovanski introduced Ms. Debbie VanDeWoestyne, Henry County Public Information Manager.
34. Member John Sovanski moved to go into closed session regarding possible litigation. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
35. Member John Sovanski moved to resume into regular session. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion
Carried Via Voice Vote.
36. 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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37. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Cadastral GIS Reprojection Services contract with The Sidwell Company in the amount of $43,980.00. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
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38. Member Jim Eccher moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
39. Member John Sovanski moved to go into closed session to review closed session minutes. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four 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, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
40. Member John Sovanski moved to resume into regular session. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
41. Member Tom Steele moved to open September 9, 2008 Closed Session minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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42. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
43. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
44. Member Kippy Nelson complimented the County employees for the respect given during the procession for Sergeant Patch.
45. Member Jim King reported three schools in Henry County have received academic awards.
46. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the April 21, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
47. Chairman Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.