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 14th day of September, 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 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 12th day of October, 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-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 Tom Steele moved to approve the agenda of the October 12, 2010 County Board recessed meeting and amend by adding item 6M under Finance – approval of a Deed of Conveyance. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Member Dennis Sullivan moved to approve and place on file the September 14, 2010 Annual Session County Board meeting minutes and amend by adding: Member Kippy Nelson changed the date on paragraph 9 from April 31 to April 30. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
7. Ms. Kate Barton, Chief Executive Officer of the Henry County Housing Authority, gave a presentation on the Housing Authority.
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8. Ms. Denise Bulat, Executive Director of the Bi-State Regional Commission, gave a presentation on the Bi-State Regional Commission.
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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, Economic Development Partnership, and the County Clerk/Recorder fee report. Member Ron Salisbury seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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10. Member Ann DeSmith moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. Clinton Sullivan to the Henry County Zoning Board of Appeals to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Mike McGinn for a term from October 12, 2010 to November 30, 2012. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Jim King moved to hold over until the November 9, 2010 Recessed Annual County Board meeting the following reappointments:
Dr. David Modder as the Henry County Animal Control Administrator for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2011.
Dr. Chris Ryan as the Henry County Animal Control Assistant Administrator for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2011.
Mr. Lloyd Carlson to the Henry County Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2015.
Mr. Lloyd Carlson to the Building Board of Appeals, for a term from December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2013.
Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Jim Kursock, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve and recommend the Chairman Execute a Henry County Road Upgrade and Maintenance Agreement with Invenergy, LLC. 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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13. Member Jim Kursock moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee reports. Member Jesse Crouch seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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14. Member John Sovanski, Executive Committee Chairman, moved to approve the Henry County Government Employee Evaluation form. 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.
15. Member John Sovanski moved to approve and place on file the Developers Agreement between Henry County and Invenergy, LLC.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, J. King, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, T. Steele, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch and K. Urick. Two members abstained: D. Anderson and K. Nelson.
Motion Carried.
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16. Member John Sovanski moved to approve Resolution 10-29 in support of the Rural Revolving Loan Fund and for Henry County to continue economic development as a major priority. 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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17. Member John Sovanski 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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18. Member Jim Eccher, Communications Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee reports. Member JoAnne Hillman seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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19. Member Tom Steele, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the three-year Building Operation and Maintenance Agreement with Ruyle Mechanical Services, Inc. in the annual amounts of $35,563.00, $36,630.00 and $37,729.00. 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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20. 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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21. Member Jan May, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson,
moved to approve a Lease Agreement with Iberdola for the Spring Creek Wind Farm Project. Member Betty Murphy 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, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: K. Urick.
Motion Carried.
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22. Member Jan May moved to approve the Lease for the County Farm awarding to the top bidder, Jason Minnaert. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
23. Member Jesse Crouch moved to amend the Lease Agreement by changing the name from County Farm Committee to Health and Social Services Committee. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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24. Back to the main motion to approve the Lease for the County Farm.
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 Jan May moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion. The next meeting has been changed from November 1, 2010 to November 3, 2010.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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26. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 10-12 SU for a Special Use Permit submitted by Heartland Wind, LLC c/o Iberdrola Renewables, Inc. for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture Section 8.3, for construction/operation of 76 large energy systems (turbines) in 2 Townships including Burns and Cambridge.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote with the exception of one member abstaining: K. Nelson.
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27. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve a Decommissioning Agreement between Bishop Hill Energy, LLC and Henry County. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
28. Member Karen Urick moved to postpone consideration of the Decommissioning Agreement between Bishop Hill Energy, LLC and Henry County until the November 9, 2010 Recessed Annual County Board meeting. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by
Clerk Link showed three
members voting “Aye”: J.
DeSplinter, B. Preston, and K. Urick.
Twenty-one members voting “Naye”:
J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, R. Livesay, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson,
P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, K. Nelson, T. Steele, M.
Weber, A. DeSmith, R. Nordstrom, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J.
Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Failed.
29. Back to the main motion to approve the Decommissioning Agreement between Bishop Hill Energy, LLC.
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, J. King, 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 abstained: D. Anderson and K. Nelson.
Motion Carried.
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30. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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31. 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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32. Member Pat Ripperger, Finance Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s September balance report and interest report and the County Clerk’s September fund balance report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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33. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve the payment of the county accounts in the amount of $2,373,389.89. 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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34. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve a Deed of Conveyance to Joseph E. Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent, for the following parcel number 16-33-252-007. Member Dennis Anderson 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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35. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve Resolution 10-30 transferring liability from the statutorily required Indemnity Fund to the Tort Liability Fund as allowed by statute and placing the balance of the Indemnity Fund as well as future fees in the General Fund. 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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36. Member Pat Ripperger moved to present and lay over the FY 2011 Henry County Budget until the November 9, 2010 Recessed Annual County Board meeting. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
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37. 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.
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38. Member Karen Urick moved to make public once a year all 24 County Board members per-diem and mileage expenses. Member Rich Nordstrom seconded the motion.
39. Member Jim Eccher moved to send this to the Executive Committee for discussion on what format will be used. Member Jim King seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-four members voting “Naye”: 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 Failed.
40. Member Kippy Nelson moved to amend that it be sent to an Ad Hoc Committee, not Executive Committee, and that it be appointed by Karen Urick. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Failed Via Voice Vote.
41. Back to the main motion to make public once a year all 24 County Board members per-diem and mileage expenses.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed seven members voting “Aye”: R. Livesay, K. Nelson, R. Nordstrom, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, and J. DeSplinter. Seventeen members voting “Naye”: J. Crouch, J. Eccher, J. Hillman, B. Murphy, T. Nicholson, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, J. King, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, R. Salisbury, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson.
Motion Failed.
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42. Member Karen Urick moved that mileage be determined from the County Board members home to the Henry County Courthouse for County Board meetings only, and to be put in the County Board Guidelines. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
43. Member Ann DeSmith moved to amend the motion to never exceed the mileage distance from the board members home to the County Board meeting. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
44. Back to the main motion that mileage be determined from the County Board members home to the Henry County Courthouse for County Board meetings only, to never exceed the distance from their home, and to be put in the County Board Guidelines.
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.
45. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for public comment.
Mr. Tim Wells, Geneseo, IL, gave an update on Henry County Economic Development.
Mr. John Zahm, Osco, IL thanked County Board members for voting to publicize County Board mileage and per diems, he also referred people to Kane Counties’ web-site.
Ms. Tina VanOpdorp, Atkinson, IL, discussed a meeting that was held with the Union and Administration Committee.
46. Chairman Tom Nicholson asked for County Board comment.
Mr. Jason DeSplinter thanked Mr. Tim Wells for serving on the Henry County Economic Development Parnership.
Ms. Pat Ripperger noted that Elected Officials took a pay freeze for the next 2 years.
47. Member Jim Kursock moved to recess until the next County Board meeting to be held November 9, 2010. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
48. Chairman Tom Nicholson declared the meeting recessed.