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 19th day of April, 2011, 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 10th day of May, 2011 at 6:00 P.M.
2. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tim Wells.
3. The meeting was opened with a prayer by Chaplain Kathy Nelson 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: Jim Eccher, Roger Gradert, Rick Livesay, Rebekah McCaw, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, Dan Swanson, Tim Wells, Dennis Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, Bill Preston, Tom Steele, Karen Urick, Muriel Weber, Jon Zahm, Ann DeSmith, Jason DeSplinter, Jim Kursock, Jan May, Jim Findley, John Sovanski, Ted Sturtevant and Jerry Thompson.
5. Member Jan May moved to approve the agenda of the May 10, 2011 County Board meeting. Member Rebekah McCaw seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Chairman Tim Wells asked for Public Comment.
Mr. Charlie Lotridge, Atkinson, IL spoke regarding Congressman Bobby Schilling and Congressman Randy Hultgren’s tour in Henry County, as well as reapportionment.
Mr. Cliff Sach, Woodhull, IL spoke regarding reapportionment.
Mr. Jon Creemens, Henry County 911 Director, spoke regarding a road name change from N 1900 Ave to Taets Road.
Ms. Elizabeth Double, Galva, IL spoke regarding the ICRMT Board and reapportionment.
Mr. Don DeDobbelaere, Lynn Township, IL spoke regarding reapportionment
Mr. Danny McDaniel, Mayor of Colona, IL spoke in regards to reapportionment.
Mr. Jerry Rux, Kewanee, IL spoke regarding economic development in Kewanee.
Mr. Jim Cooper, Mayor of Orion, IL spoke regarding reapportionment.
Mr. Jesse Crouch, Colona, IL spoke regarding reapportionment.
Ms. Emily Tennant, Orion, IL spoke regarding road name change.
Ms. Mary Lou Andrae, Orion, IL spoke regarding road name change.
Ms. Colleen Reese, Colona, IL spoke regarding reapportionment.
7. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve and place on file the April 19, 2011 County Board meeting minutes. Member Tom Steele seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
8. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the monthly reports of the Bi-State Regional Commission, 708 Mental Health Board, Henry County Health Department, Veterans Assistance Commission, Economic Development Partnership, and County Clerk/Recorder monthly fees. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
9. Member Jim Eccher moved to confirm the following appointments/reappointments:
Reappointment of Mr. Mark Hepner to the Henry County 377 Board for a term from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2014
Reappointment of Mr. Kenneth DeSmith to the Atkinson Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014
Reappointment of Mr. Steve Carton to the Henry County Board of Review for a term from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2013
Reappointments of Dr. Artemio Cajigal and Dr. Crystal Snider to the Henry County Board of Health for terms from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2014
Appointments of Mr. Michael Secymore and Mr. Rick Turner to the Cambridge Fire Protection District for terms to be determined by lot at the first meeting of the board after appointments are final
Reappointment of Mr. Robert Anderson to the Bishop Hill Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014
Reappointment of Mr. Thomas Curnyn to the Geneseo Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014
Reappointment of Mr. Frank Soliz to the Colona Community Fire Protection District for a term from May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014
Reappointment of Mr. Dean Peterson to the Oxford Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014
Reappointment of Mr. David Doy to the Osco Community Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014
Reappointment of Mr. Gerald DeSmith to the Annawan-Alba Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014
Reappointment of Mr. Jerry Sheldon to the Orion Fire Protection District for a term from April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2014
Reappointments of Dr. David Nelson, Ms. Sue Gray, and Ms. Susan Philhower to the Hammond-Henry Hospital District Board for terms from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2014
Appointment of Ms. Dorothy David as an ex-officio member to the Henry County Planning Committee, to replace Mr. Kurt Kuchle as Sanitarian, term to run until replacement is named
Appointment of Mr. Jim King as an ex-officio member to the Henry County Planning Committee, to replace Mr. Mark DeDecker as the representative of the Soil and Water Committee, term to run until a replacement is named
Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
10. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the June 14, 2011 County Board meeting the reappointment of Mr. Paul Lindsey to the Housing Authority of Henry County for a term from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Tim Wells to the Bi-State Regional Commission, to be approved immediately, for a term from December 14, 2010 to November 30, 2012. Member Jon Zahm seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
12. Member Karen Urick, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Dennis Anderson, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s April bank balance reports and April interest earned reports and the County Clerk’s April fund balance reports. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Jerry Thompson moved to amend the motion to include the monthly activity report. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve the payment of the April county accounts in the amount of $1,767,844.08. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
16. Member Dennis Anderson moved to hold over until the June 14, 2011 County Board meeting the FY2010 Henry County Annual Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ report. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve IMRF Phase-in contribution rate for 2012 at 10.26% for regular members. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
18. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
19. Member Rick Livesay, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of a 2011 vibratory smooth double drum compactor from the lowest bidder, Martin Equipment of Milan in the amount of $78,000.00 including a $3,500.00 trade-in. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
20. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve a road name change from 1900 Ave to Taets Road. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
21. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to amend the motion by adding the clause as long as the family pays for all the costs involved for Henry County and the 911 Board. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion. Discussion was held and available on tape in the County Clerk’s office.
(Motion Carried Via Voice Vote with the exception of one member voting “Naye”)
21. Back to the main motion to approve a road name change from 1900 Ave to Taets Road.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, D. Anderson, , Kippy Nelson, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, and J. Thompson. Six members voting: “Naye”: R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, T. Wells, Kathy Nelson, B. Preston, and T. Sturtevant.
Motion Carried.
22. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve a Township MFT Project Letting and award the lowest bidder in each group. Betcher Trucking received three of the bids and Steve VanOpdorp Trucking received two of the bids. Member Jim Findley seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
23. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
24. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to adopt Resolution 11-14 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
25. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Map Amendment application 11-05 MA by Gary Krumdieck for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 residential zoning map amendment for construction of one non-farm single family dwelling on 1.7 acres of Lot 3 Radford Sub Pt W1/2 NW1/4 Section 9 T16N R1E, 4th P.M., Western Township. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
26. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve Zoning Map Amendment application 11-07 MA by David Dahlstrom for the purpose of considering an Article 8 AG-1 Agriculture to Article 12 R-1 residential zoning map amendment for construction of one non-farm single family dwelling on 1 acre of a 240 acre tract E1/2 SE1/4 and NE1/4 Section 32 T14N R3E, 4th P.M., Clover Township. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
27. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee reports of April 19 and May 4, 2011 minutes. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
28. Member Roger Gradert,
Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve the purchase of windows
for the EECBG 3rd floor project from the lowest bidder,
Clarence A. Johnson and Sons, Geneseo in the amount of $13,670.00. Member
Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members
voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D.
Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B.
Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J.
Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
29. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve revisions to the Henry County Health Care Plan, including adding the bolded language as follows: Coverage will terminate when you elect termination, when an individual is no longer eligible, when any required contributions are not made, at the end of the month in which your employment terminates or when termination is in your best interest as determined by Plan and member. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-four members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
30. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve the revisions to the Henry County Schedule of Personnel Practices. Changes are as follows: page 3 Items 5-A, C and D, page 6 Item 9B, page 6 Item 10, and page 11 Item 17. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-three members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. One member voting “Naye”: J. Kursock.
Motion Carried.
31. Member Roger Gradert moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Jon Zahm seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
32. Member Jason DeSplinter, Public Safety Committee Chairman, moved to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between Henry County and the Village of Andover to provide Law Enforcement Services. Member Kippy Nelson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson. Two members were absent: R. Gradert and T. Steele.
Motion Carried.
33. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Dan Swanson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
34. Member Bill Preston, Communications Committee Chairman,
moved to approve and place on file the Communications Committee report. Member
Jim Findley seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
35. Member Kippy Nelson, Executive Committee Chairperson, moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
36. Member Bill Preston moved to reduce the County Board Members from 24 to 20. Member Dan Swanson seconded the motion.
37. Member Dennis Anderson moved to amend the motion to 18 members. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.
38. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to amend the amendment to 12 members. Member Jon Zahm seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed three members voting “Aye”: D. Swanson, J. Zahm and J. DeSplinter. Twenty-one members voting “Naye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Failed.
39. Motion to amend the main motion to 18 members.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed eight members voting “Aye”: R. Gradert, R. Livesay, D. Swanson, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, J. Zahm, J. DeSplinter. Sixteen members voting “Naye”: J. Eccher, R. McCaw, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Wells, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Failed.
37. Member Tom Steele moved to amend the motion to 21 members. Member Karen Urick seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed eight members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Sovanski. Sixteen members voting “Naye”: R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, J. DeSplinter, J. Findley, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Failed.
38. Back to the main motion to reduce the County Board Members to 20.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed twelve members voting “Aye”: R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm and J. DeSplinter. Twelve members voting “Naye”: J. Eccher, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, Kippy Nelson, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Failed.
39. Member Bill Preston moved to approve the County Board reapportionment plan with 2 Districts. Member Jon Zahm seconded the motion. Discussion was held and available on tape in the County Clerk’s office.
A Call of the Roll by County Clerk Barb Link showed thirteen members voting “Aye”: R. Gradert, R. Livesay, R. McCaw, D. Swanson, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, and J. DeSplinter. Eleven members voting “Naye”: J. Eccher, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Steele, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant and J. Thompson.
Motion Carried.
40. Chairman Tim Wells asked for County Board comment.
Chairman Tim Wells presented a gift certificate from Steve’s Nursery to Kippy Nelson for a memorial to plant a tree for her late husband, Glenn Nelson.
Chairman Tim Wells wants input from the County Board on the ICRMT Board position.
Member Tom Steele would like to request the ICRMT Board Henry County vacant position should be put under new business on the June 14, 2011 County Board Meeting Agenda.
41. Member Jerry Thompson moved to adjourn until the June 14, 2011 County Board meeting. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
42. Chairman Tim Wells declared the meeting adjourned.