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 15th day of December, 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 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 12th day of January, 2010 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 Member Jim King after which the pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
4. A Call of the Roll by Deputy County Clerk Kelli Humphrey showed twenty-two members present: Jesse Crouch, Jim Eccher, 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, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: JoAnne Hillman and Jan May.
5. Member Jim Eccher moved to approve the agenda of the January 12, 2010 County Board meeting. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the December 15, 2009 County Board meeting minutes. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, County Clerk/Recorder monthly and annual fee reports, Henry County Health Department, and the Regional Office of Education Winter 2010 Issue. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
8. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Scott Garrett to the Woodhull Cemetery Association for a term from January 12, 2010 to May 31, 2014. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Jim Eccher moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Patrick Leuck to the 708 Board for a term from January 12, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Dennis Anderson moved to hold over until the February 9, 2010 the appointment of Mr. Mike Yepsen to the Housing Authority of Henry County to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Clarence Medley for a term from February 9, 2010 to July 1, 2012. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. 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.
13. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to
approve the Sloan Water System upgrade from the Connor Company in the amount of $3,205.13 and the purchase of two additional controller modules from Ziel Carlson, Inc. in the amount of $853.28. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Deputy Clerk Humphrey showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J.Eccher, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
14. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Ron Salisbury, Health and Social Services Committee Member, moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee reports. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to
approve the FY10 Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement in the amount of $5,972.50. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Deputy Clerk Humphrey showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J.Eccher, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
18. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee reports for December 3 and December 17; and the December 14 Liquor Commission Hearing and Liquor Commission meeting reports. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
19. 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 November Reconciliation report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
20. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,902,307.73. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Deputy Clerk Humphrey showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J.Eccher, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
21. Member Pat Ripperger reported that there were 14 County Board Members who participated in the per-diem reimbursement requests. Several members did not turn in for their Committee meetings and also their mileage. Member Ripperger gave her thanks and appreciation for everyone who donated back.
22. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
23. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to award a contract to Mike Stohl Construction for a bridge project in Western Road District to be funded with 80% State funds, 10% County funds, and 10% Road District funds. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Deputy Clerk Humphrey showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J.Eccher, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
24. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve the purchase of a bituminous distributor from ED Etnyre & Company in the amount of $152,957.00 including trade-in. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Deputy Clerk Humphrey showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J.Eccher, 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, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Hillman, and J. May.
Motion Carried.
25. Member Jim Kursock reported ½ the salt allocated to the County has been delivered.
26. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
27. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
28. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
29. Member Tom Steele mentioned Mr. Bill Philhower’s letter regarding the Public Retail Sales Tax Referenda and the committee formed for Henry County Courthouse repairs that are needed along with requests for funding and assistance.
30. Member Jim King said that the letter from Mr. Philhower was also sent out to department heads and elected officials.
31. Member Jesse Crouch said contributions should be made very soon.
32. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the February 9, 2010 County Board meeting. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
33. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the adjourned.