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 October, 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:
County Clerk”
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 10th day of November, 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-two members present: Jesse Crouch, JoAnne Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: Jim Eccher and Rick Livesay.
5. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the agenda of the November 10, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jim King moved to approve and place on file the October 13, 2009 Recessed County Board meeting minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. Kevin Hermie and Mr. Jim Grier of the Jager Agency, Inc., Henry County Insurance Advisory Committee, and Mr. Todd Greer, IPMG, gave a presentation of the FY10 Henry County Insurance Program.
8. Member Jan May moved to approve 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, and the Henry County Economic Development Partnership. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Jan May moved to confirm the reappointment of Dr. David Modder as the Henry County Animal Control Administrator for a term from December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2010. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Jan May moved to confirm the reappointment of Dr. Chris Ryan as the Henry County Animal Control Assistant Administrator for a term from December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2010. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Karen Urick moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Tom Montgomery to the Building Board of Appeals for a term from December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2012. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. James Ufkin to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term from December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2014. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Ron Saunders to the Orion Sanitary District for a term from December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2012. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Jim King moved to confirm the reappointment of Ms. Sheryl Plumley to the Henry County 377 Board for a term from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2012. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Jan May moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Craig Lindstrom to the Kewanee Airport Authority to complete the unexpired term of Mr. George Cole, for a term from November 10, 2009 to April 30, 2010. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the December 8, 2009 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. David VanDeVelde to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term from December 1, 2008 to November 30, 2013. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Betty Murphy moved to hold over until the December 8, 2009 County Board meeting the reappointments of Mr. Steve Trego and Mr. Lyle Wirth to the Building Board of Appeals for terms from December 1, 2008 to November 30, 2011. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
18. Member Pat Ripperger moved to hold over until the December 8, 2009 County Board meeting the reappointments of Mr. Gerald Franks and Mr. Cliff Sack to the Henry County Planning Committee for terms from December 1, 2009 to November 30, 2012. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
19. Member Jan May moved to hold over until the December 8, 2009 County Board meeting the reappointment of Dr. Thomas VanVooren, DDS, to the Henry County Board of Health to complete the unexpired term of Dr. Doug Tomlinson, DDS, for a term from December 8, 2009 to May 31, 2010. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
20. Member Jim Kursock moved to hold over until the December 8, 2009 County Board meeting the reappointments of Mr. Tony Tracy, Mr. Tom Weston, Mr. Jim Dison, and Mr. John Swan to the 911 Emergency Telephone System Board for terms from December 1, 2009 to November 30, 2013. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
21. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved that the county accept the FY10 Henry County Insurance Premium Package for property and liability insurance in the amount of $616,233.00. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
22. Member Tom Steele moved to accept the following amendments to the Henry County Health Care Plan, effective December 1, 2009: definition of dependent, increase all co-insurance payments to 80% - 20%, increase out of pocket expense limit excluding deductibles and co-pay to $1,050.00, and add language regarding medicare limitations and exclusions. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
23. Member Tom Steele moved to approve the purchase of a boiler tank in the amount of $5,286.00 to be paid out of the Capital Building fund (8470). Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
27. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Resolution 09-30 to change the Animal Control Section of the Henry County Code of Ordinances to allow the Animal Control Warden to carry a 12 gauge shotgun in the vehicle with proper training as outlined in the Illinois Peace Officer Firearm Training Act. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. One member voting “Naye”: B. Murphy. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
28. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
29. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s October Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s October Reconciliation report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
30. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,464,746.94. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
31. Member Pat Ripperger moved to amend the FY2010 budget held over from the October board meeting by changing page 67 Solid Waste Management Fund Contractual Services in the amount of $12,870.00 to pay the service fee to Shaw Environmental for the Atkinson Landfill. This change also affects pages 82 and 83. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
32. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the FY2010 Budget. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion. Mrs. Ripperger went over several options the Finance Committee was faced with, which included some they were able to implement and some they could not. Mrs. Ripperger also explained the Finance Committee’s suggestion that each board member voluntarily, not mandatory, give up their first attended County Board meeting salary of $60.00 next year.
33. Member John Sovanski moved to amend the FY2010 Budget to reinstate $10,000 in Economic Development. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion. Discussion was held, which is archived on audio tape in the office of the County Clerk.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed six members voting “Aye”: T. Nicholson, T. Steele, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, R. Salisbury, and J. Sovankski. Sixteen members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick,
M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. May, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Failed.
34. Back to the main motion on floor to approve the FY2010 Budget as amended. Discussion was held, which is archived on audio tape in the office of the County Clerk. Chairman Nicholson asked the Clerk to Call the Roll. A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members voting “Naye”: K. Nelson, R. Nordstom, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
35. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the 2009 Henry County Tax Levy Ordinance 09-31 the amount of $7,372,633.00. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
36. Member Jesse Crouch moved to amend the main motion by reducing the tort levy in the amount of $30,000.00. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
37. Going back to the main motion to approve the 2009 Henry County Tax Levy Summary Ordinance 09-31 as amended.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
38. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the following Budget Resolutions amending the FY09 Budget, which require a 2/3 majority vote:
Resolution 09-32 County Board Department (1010)
Resolution 09-33 General Financial Services Department (2120)
Resolution 09-34 Zoning/Building Department (4010)
Resolution 09-35 DUI Equipment Fund (8110)
Resolution 09-36 Elderly Services Fund (8120)
Resolution 09-37 Animal Control Department (8270)
Resolution 09-38 Solid Waste Management Fund (8510)
Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members voting “Naye”: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
39. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the following Budget Resolutions amending the FY09 Budget, which require a simple majority vote:
Resolution 09-39 County Building Department (1020)
Resolution 09-40 County Clerk/Recorder Department (2020)
Resolution 09-41 Treasurer’s Department (2030)
Resolution 09-42 Regional Office of Education (2050)
Resolution 09-43 Sheriff’s Department (6010)
Resolution 09-44 Court Service’s Department (6030)
Resolution 09-45 State’s Attorney’s Department (6040)
Resolution 09-46 Coroner’s Department (6050)
Resolution 09-47 Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Department (6070)
Resolution 09-48 Sheriff’s Department (6080)
Resolution 09-49 Public Defender Department (6090)
Resolution 09-50 Probation Service Fees Department (8350)
Resolution 09-51 Court Security System (8360)
Resolution 09-52 Veteran’s Assistance Commission Fund (8480)
Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, K. Nelson, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members voting “Naye”: D. Anderson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, and J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
40. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolution 09-53 Authorizing Participation in the State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor Program. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
41. Member Pat Ripperger moved to execute a Deed of Conveyance to Joseph Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent, on the following parcel number 20-28-430-011. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
42. 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.
43. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve Resolution 09-54 appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds to pay the County Engineer’s salary and expenses for the period from December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2010. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
44. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve County Maintenance Resolution appropriating $1,000,000.00 Motor Fuel Fax funds for the 2010 maintenance program from December 1, 2009 through November 30, 2010. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
45. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
46. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve Resolution 09-55 Authorizing the City of Geneseo to use $520,000.00 of Henry County’s Recovery Zone Economic Development Bond Allocation. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
47. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to postpone consideration of Resolution 09-55 until the December 8, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed four members voting “Aye”: R. Nordstom, B. Preston, K. Urick, and J. DeSplinter. Eighteen members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Failed.
48. Back to the main motion to approve and place on file Resolution 09-55. Chairman Nicholson asked the Clerk to Call the Roll.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Three members voting “Naye”: B. Preston, K. Urick, and J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
49. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the 2010 Holiday Schedule. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
50. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
51. Member Jerry Thompson, Communications Committee Member, moved to approve a software package license and maintenance agreement from Kintera Fundware Financial in the amount of $61,168.75 with $33,598.75 being paid out of 2120-6542 and $27,570.00 being paid out of the Treasurer’s Automation fund 8410. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
52. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve Resolution 09-56 Henry County Policy for Compliance with HB0547 protecting the confidentiality of Social Security Numbers in the Recorder’s office. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
53. Member Jerry Thompson, Communications Committee Member, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
54. Member Jim King moved to approve a Proclamation for Henry County, Illinois to participate in the observance of the National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (December) 2009. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, 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. Two members were absent J. Eccher, and R. Livesay.
Motion Carried.
55. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
56. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
57. Member Jerry Thompson invited anyone who would like to attend the “Portrait of a Soldier” at the Kewanee American Legion from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the next few days, the Governor will be there on November 12, 2009 at 3:45 p.m.
58. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to adjourn until the December 8, 2009 County Board meeting. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
59. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the adjourned.