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 20th day of April, 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 11th day of May, 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, Bill Preston, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Ann DeSmith, Jason DeSplinter, Jim Kursock, Jan May, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant, and Jerry Thompson. Two members were absent: Rich Nordstrom and Ron Salisbury.
5. Member Jim Eccher moved to approve the agenda of the May 11, 2010 County Board meeting. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Jan May moved to approve and place on file the April 20, 2010 County Board meeting minutes. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Mr. John Hunt, President of the Resident Council for Hillcrest Nursing Home, gave a presentation.
8. Mr. Jeff West, Director of the University of Illinois Extension Henry-Stark Unit, gave a presentation.
9. Member Muriel Weber moved to approve and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, Veteran’s Assistance Commission, Henry County Health Department, 708 Mental Health Board, Illinois Department of Transportation Audit Reports, and Regional Office of Education Summer 2010 Issue. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Pat Ripperger moved to confirm the appointments/reappointments of the following in Group 5A of the Agenda:
Reappointment of Mr. Steve Norberg to the Oxford Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Reappointment of Mr. Thomas Curnyn to the Geneseo Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
Reappointment of Mr. John Nilsson to the Geneseo Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Reappointments of Mr. Jim Eccher and Ms. Tammy Swanson Dynes to the Henry County Board of Review for terms from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2012.
Reappointments of Mr. Walter DeVilder and Mr. Thomas VanVooren, DMD to the Henry County Board of Health for terms from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2013.
Appointment of Ms. Muriel Weber to the Henry-Stark Extension Unit Board to complete the unexpired term of Ms. JoAnne Hillman for a term from May 11, 2010 until a replacement is named.
Reappointment of Mr. Raymond Hanson to the Osco Community Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2012.
Reappointment of Mr. David Doy to the Osco Community Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011.
Reappointment of Mr. Gary Asay to the Osco Community Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
Appointment of Mr. Jim King to the Soil and Water Commission for a term from December 1, 2009 until a replacement is named.
Reappointment of Mr. Craig Lindstrom to the Kewanee Airport Authority for a term from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2015.
Member Betty Murphy seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the June 8, 2010 County Board meeting the following appointments/reappointments in Group 5B of the Agenda:
Reappointments of Mr. Gary Gesme and Mr. Bruce West to the Hammond-Henry Hospital District Board for terms from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2013.
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Appointment of Mr. James Mickley to the Hammond-Henry Hospital District Board for a term from June 1, 2010 to May 31, 2013.
Reappointment of Mr. Lewis Nelson to the Bishop Hill Community Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2013.
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Reappointment of Ms. Ann DeSmith to the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority for a term from January 19, 2009 to January 16, 2012.
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Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Map Amendment 10-02 MA for the purpose of considering an Article 18 M-1 Manufacturing to Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Zoning Map Amendment application by Kyle, Alex, and Jason Borkgren for construction of personal farm related buildings on 3.21 acres S165 Lt C, E of 7th Ave & a 20’ strip SW Corner Lot B, Sub of Pt SW1/4 Section 29 T14N R3E, 4th P.M., Weller Township. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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13. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Map Amendment 10-03 SU for the purpose of considering under Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3 the Special Use Permit application for additional parcels by Bishop Hill Energy LLC c/o Invenergy Wind, LLC, for construction/operation of 266 large energy systems (turbines) in 7 Townships including Oxford, Galva, Weller, Clover, Burns, Cambridge, and Andover and extend Special Use Permit 06-23 SU to run concurrent with the grant of the above 10-03 SU for a 5 year term. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Dennis Anderson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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15. Member Kippy Nelson, Public Safety Committee Chairperson, moved to approve the FEMA Grant Application to develop a Henry County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Member Jim Kursock 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, B. Preston, T. Steele,K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom, and R. Salisbury.
Motion Carried.
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16. 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.
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17. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve Resolution 10-16 an amendment to Resolution 08-23 Establishing Annual Salary for Supervisor of Assessments and Deleting Reference to Salary of Treasurer for Third and Fourth Years. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
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A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed seventeen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, T. Steele, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Five members voting “Naye”: K. Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, and J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom, and R. Salisbury.
Motion Carried.
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18. Member Jerry Thompson, Finance Committee Member, moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $1,937,899.64. 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, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom, and R. Salisbury.
Motion Carried.
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19. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s April Fund Balance and Interest Earned reports, and the County Clerk’s April Reconciliation report. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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20. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the June County Board meeting the 2009 Henry County Annual Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ report. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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21. Member Jerry Thompson moved to amend General Rule #8 of the Rules of the Henry County Board to read: “Mileage allowances for the same shall be computed at 90% of the Federal Rate as of June 1st of each year and effective at the beginning of next fiscal year on December 1st”. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
22. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to refer this to the Executive Committee for further review. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed nine members voting “Aye”:
R. Livesay, B. Murphy, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, and J. May. Thirteen members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom and R. Salisbury.
Motion Failed.
23. Member John Sovanski moved to amend the main motion to pay 50% of the federal rate to the County Board members and 100% to all others. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed six members voting “Aye”: T. Nicholson, B. Preston, K. Urick, J. DeSplinter, J. May, and J. Sovanski. Sixteen members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom, and R. Salisbury.
Motion Failed.
24. Member Tom Steele moved to amend the main motion to read: 90% to County Board members and 100% to all others. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Failed Via Voice Vote.
25. The main motion was put back on the floor as follows: amend the General Rule #8 of the Rules of the Henry County Board to read: Mileage allowances for the same shall be computed at 90% of the Federal Rate as of June 1st of each year and effective at the beginning of next fiscal year on December 1st.”
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed fifteen members voting “Aye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, T. Nicholson, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson,
B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Six members voting “Naye”: P. Ripperger, J. King, K. Nelson, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, and J. DeSplinter. One member abstained: B. Murphy. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom, and R. Salisbury.
Motion Carried.
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26. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve IMRF ARC Contribution Rates for 2011 at 11.43% for Regular, 19.04% for SLEP, and 9.34% for ROE. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
27. Member Jesse Crouch moved to amend the motion to change the IMRF ARC Rates to a phase-in rate which is 9.33% for Regular and 18.31% for SLEP. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
28. Member Kippy Nelson moved to refer this back to the Finance Committee for further review. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote with the exception of P. Ripperger voting “Naye”.
29. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve Resolution 10-17 transferring $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the Capital Building Fund for matching funds for the purpose of repairing the Courthouse clock tower. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one 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, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom, and R. Salisbury.
Motion Carried.
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30. Member Jerry Thompson moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to
approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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32. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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33. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, 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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34. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus County Courthouse Charitable Grant in the amount up to $50,000.00 for the purpose of rehabilitating, reconstructing, and refurbishing the Courthouse clock tower, and authorized the expenditure of matching funds from the Capital Building Fund. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-one 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, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom, and R. Salisbury.
Motion Carried.
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35. Member Tom Steele moved to authorize the Henry County Highway Department to lay a 2” overlay on the County owned thru-fare, including parking spaces, in the estimated amount of $16,500.00. 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, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Nordstrom, and R. Salisbury.
Motion Carried.
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36. 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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37. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, 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.
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38. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
39. Mr. Jon Zahm, 14910 Osco Road, Osco, stated he would like to see the mileage reimbursement be eliminated for County Board members.
40. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
41. Member Jim Kursock moved to adjourn until the next County Board meeting to be held June 8, 2010. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
42. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting adjourned.