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 February, 2010, 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 9th day of March, 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 Chaplain JoAnne Hillman after which the pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
4. A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb 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, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Jim Kursock, Jan May, Ron Salisbury, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: Karen Urick and Jason DeSplinter.
5. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the agenda of the March 9, 2010 County Board meeting and amend by adding Item 6 – E. under Executive – Resolution Providing a Cooperative Tourism Agreement. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Muriel Weber moved to approve and place on file the February 9, 2010 County Board meeting minutes. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Ms. Cathy Foes, Director of Henry County Tourism Bureau, gave a presentation of the Henry County Tourism Bureau.
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 fee report, Henry County Health Department, and the Regional Office of Education Spring 2010 Professional Development Programs Issue. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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9. Member Jim Eccher moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Brian Stout to the Henry County Emergency Telephone System Board (911) for a term from March 9, 2010 to November 30, 2013. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Kippy Nelson moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Jeffrey Hutchinson to the Cambridge Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. John L. Roehrs to the Cambridge Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Dennis Sullivan moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the appointment of Mr. Ned Richardson to the Cambridge Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Jim Eccher moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Jerry Sheldon to the Orion Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Jim Eccher moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Steve Anderson to the Orion Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Albert Hulting to the Alba-Annawan Fire District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Rick Livesay moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Kenneth DeSmith to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Rick Livesay moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Daniel DeSmith to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
18. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Ms. Maryclair Gustafson to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
19. Member Jesse Crouch moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Victor Dzekunskas to the Colona Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
20. Member Ron Salisbury moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. John Sovanski to the Kewanee Community Fire District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
21. Member Pat Ripperger moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Greg Miller to the Oxford Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
22. Member Jim Eccher moved to hold over until the April County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Dean Peterson to the Oxford Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
23. 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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24. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,823,210.31. 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, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: K. Urick and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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25. 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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26. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to award Valley Construction, the lowest bidder, a box culvert project on County Hwy 9 (Andover Woodhull Blacktop) to be funded with 100% County funds. 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, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: K. Urick and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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27. 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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28. Member Tom Steele moved to go into closed session to discuss litigation. 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, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: K. Urick and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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29. Member Karen Urick arrived at 6:50 P.M.
30. Member Jim King moved to resume back into regular session. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
31. Member Tom Steele, Executive Committee Member, moved to approve
revisions to the Henry County EEO Policy and Section 504 Grievance Policy. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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32. Member Tom Steele moved to approve revisions to the County Administrator and Deputy County Administrator job descriptions. Member Ann DeSmith seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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33. Member Tom Steele moved to approve Resolution 10-04 Continuing a Cooperative Tourism Agreement between Henry County and the Henry County Tourism Bureau. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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34. Member Tom Steele moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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35. Member Jim Eccher moved to approve Proclamation 10-05 Designating April 2010 as National County Government Month. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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36. 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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37. Member Tom Steele moved to go into closed session to discuss labor negotiations. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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38. Member Dennis Sullivan moved to go back into regular session. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
39. Member Tom Steele moved to approve Collective Bargaining Agreement between Henry County and Henry County Highway Department and Laborers International Union of North America, Local 538. 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, 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. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: J. Kursock and J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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40. 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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41. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the revised Henry County Health Department Food Ordinance 10-06. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
42. Member Kippy Nelson moved to postpone the Health Department Food Ordinance until the April 20, 2010 County Board meeting. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion. Discussion was held.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed six members voting “Aye”: R. Livesay, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, J. Kursock, and J. Sovanski. Seventeen members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. May, R. Salisbury, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Failed.
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43. Back to the main motion, Chairman Tom Nicholson asked the Clerk to Call the Roll.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed seventeen members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Six members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, R. Livesay, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, and J. Kursock. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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44. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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45. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee
Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Map Amendment 10-01 MA by Weber Properties Development, Inc. for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 residential zoning map amendment for construction of twelve (12) non-farm single family dwellings on Lots 12, 13, 14, 17, 18 and 19 Weber Estates 2 S1/2 Section 8 T17N R3E, 4th P.M., Geneseo Township. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nineteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, 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”: J. Eccher, T. Nicholson, R. Nordstrom, and B. Preston. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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46. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee reports. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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47. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to
approve Resolution 10-07 for Pursuit of the Preparation of a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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48. Member Kippy Nelson advised the board of a situation in the Sheriff’s Department that the Sheriff was allowing deputies to go through their personnel files and remove any disciplinary actions, grievances, or reprimands. A meeting has been scheduled to discuss the understanding of the Freedom of Information Act, review what the FOP contract states, and meet with a representative of the Records Disposal Commission from the State of Illinois. The Public Safety Committee will then review the findings of this meeting and discuss what steps may be available and necessary.
49. Member Kippy Nelson 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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50. Member Tom Steele moved to approve Proclamation 10-08 Declaring March 30, 2010 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran’s Day”. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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51. Member Jim King moved to approve Ordinance 10-09 to Provide Public Transportation in Henry County. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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52. Member Jim King moved to approve Resolution 10-10 Authorizing Application for FY5311 Grant and Acceptance of the Special Warranty. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-three 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. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member was absent: J. DeSplinter.
Motion Carried.
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53. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
54. Mr. Jon Zahm ,14910 Osco Road, Osco, suggested the Closed Sessions should be held off until the end of the meeting for the convenience of the media and the public. Mr. Zahm also said that there should be a broader range of citizens sought to fill positions rather than an appointment made for a County Board Member being appointed to his local fire district. Mr. Zahm also gave his opinion on the Health Department cigarette cops being a potential liability concern, these are not law enforcement officers that have experience and training with conflict resolution.
55. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
56. Chairman Tom Nicholson commented on the last County to County Magazine Publication that had the Henry County Courthouse on the cover, and an article written by Deb VanDeWoestyne, Public Information Manager.
57. Member Jerry Thompson thanked Member Dennis Sullivan for bringing up the Veteran’s Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation.
58. Member Jim King commented on the Census forms that everyone will be receiving to please complete them. Mr. King also wanted to congratulate the Annawan Girls Basketball team and Ridgewood Girls, Orion Boys Basketball, and Kewanee Boys Basketball.
59. Member Jesse Crouch stated that the general fund has a balance of $2,200,000.00. He would like everyone to contemplate what shape the county would be in if we would have taken 2.4 million dollars out of the general fund to repair the courthouse as it was suggested we do so a few months prior.
60. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held April 20, 2010. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
61. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the adjourned.