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 13th day of September, 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 RECESSED ANNUAL SESSION in the Village of Cambridge, the County and State aforesaid, on Tuesday, the 11th day of October, 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, Barbara Link showed twenty-two members present: Jim Eccher, Roger Gradert, Rick Livesay, Pat Ripperger, Dennis Sullivan, 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. Two members were absent: Rebekah McCaw and Dan Swanson.
5. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to approve the agenda of the October 11, 2011 County Board meeting and amend by moving County Board Presentations B to A and A to B; and changing the 4-H Presentation to Miss Megan Reed and not Mr. Randy Winfree. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
6. Chairman Tim Wells asked for Public Comment.
The following individuals spoke in opposition of layoffs in the Sheriff’s Office:
Mr. James Daniels, Attorney for the Fraternal Order of Police from Springfield, IL,
Mr. Kerry Loncka, Lieutenant for the Henry County Sheriff’s Department
Mr. Scott Raley, 15 year Patrol Officer for the Henry County Sheriff’s Dept.
Ms. Rachael Kessinger, Sheriff’s Office
Mr. Steve Weaver, Sergeant and 25 year employee of the Henry County Sheriff’s Dept.
Mr. James Padilla, Henry County Sheriff
The following individuals spoke in favor of Mr. Eric Jones, I-80 Equipment Zoning Application 11-11 MA:
Ms. Sally Gordon
Ms. Linda Snell
Ms. Kathy Christianson
Mr. Larry Robinson
Mr. Jordan Jones
Mr. Rick Robinson
Mr. Jason Holliday
Mr. Brandon Jones
Mr. James Roberts
Ms. Karen Luymes
Mr. Mike Shamsey, Real Estate Developer and representative for Mr. Erik Jones
Mr. Erik Jones
The following individuals spoke in opposition of Mr. Eric Jones’ Zoning Application:
Mr. Larry Swemline, Colona, IL, Alderman of the City of Colona
Ms. Jennifer Roth
Ms. Amber Einfeldt
Mr. Bill Zimmerman
The following individual spoke in opposition of layoffs within the Courthouse:
Mr. Randy Lynch, AFSCME Representative
The following individual spoke regarding the County’s financial situation:
Mr. Dean Kernan, Alpha, IL
7. Member Pat Ripperger moved to approve and place on file the September 13, 2011 County Board meeting minutes. Member Rick Livesay seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
8. Ms. Kate Barton, Chief Executive Officer of the Henry County Housing Authority, gave a presentation of the Housing Authority and distributed a report.
9. Miss Megan Reed, Cambridge 4-H Club, gave a presentation on how she is involved in the program and how it has affected her life and asked the board to support the 4-H Extension.
10. Member Jason DeSplinter moved to approve and place on file the monthly reports of the Henry County Health Department, Economic Development Partnership, Veterans Assistance Commission, Henry County Tourism Bureau, and the County Clerk/Recorder monthly fee report. Member John Sovanski seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
11. Member Rick Livesay moved to confirm the appointments of Mr. George W. Bowman, Mr. Henry J. Bowman, and Mr. Ronald Neumann, to the Aqueduct Special Drainage District, for terms from October 11, 2011 to September 1, 2014, September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2012 respectively. Member Roger Gradert seconded the motion.
Motion Carrried Via Voice Vote with the exception of
Mr. Jon Zahm present with no vote.
12. Member Roger Gradert moved to confirm the appointments of Mr. Stephen Swanson, Mr. Lloyd Whitsell, and Mr. Ansley Carlson to the North Edwards River and West Mud Creek Drainage District, for terms from October 11, 2011 to September 1, 2014, September 1, 2013, and September 1, 2012 respectively. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
13. Member Ann DeSmith moved to hold over until the November 8, 2011 County Board meeting the appointments of Mr. Dwaine C. Verbeck and Mr. Steve VanHyfte to the Mud Creek Special Drainage District for terms from November 8, 2011 to September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014 respectively. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
14. Member Jim Findley moved to hold over until the November 8, 2011 County Board meeting the reappointment of Dr. David Modder to the position of the Henry County Animal Control Administrator, for a term from December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
15. Member Jerry Thompson moved to hold over until the November 8, 2011 County Board meeting the reappointment of Dr. Chris Ryan to the position of Henry County Animal Control Assistant Administrator, for a term from December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
16. Member Jim Findley moved to hold over until the November 8, 2011 County Board meeting the reappointments of Chief Thomas J. Piotrowski, Mr. Dennis Mallum, Mr. Dale Croegaert, and Ms. Carol Zimmerman to the 911 Emergency Telephone System Board, for terms from December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2015. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
17. Member Karen Urick, Health and Social Services Committee Chairperson,
moved to approve and place on file the Health and Social Services Committee report. Member Muriel Weber seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
18. Member Karen Urick moved to approve and place on file the amended Henry County Food Ordinance. Member Jan May seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Two members voting “Naye”: Kippy Nelson and J. DeSplinter. Two members were absent: R. McCaw and D. Swanson.
Motion Carried.
19. Member Ann DeSmith, Planning and Development Committee Chairperson, moved to approve Zoning Application 11-11 MA submitted by Jones Lease Properties, LLC/Erik Jones for general business use on 7 acres NW part of 68.81 acre tract W1/2 NW1/4 Section 13 T17N R1E, 4th P.M., Colona Township. Member Bill Preston seconded the motion.
20. Member Jon Zahm moved to table the motion until the November 8, 2011 County Board meeting. Member Dennis Sullivan seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed one member voting “Aye”: Jon Zahm. Twenty members voting “Naye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, K. Urick, M. Weber, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member abstained: T. Wells. Two members were absent: R. McCaw and D. Swanson.
Motion Failed.
21. Back to the main motion to approve Zoning Application 11-11 MA.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed four members voting “Aye”: D. Sullivan, B. Preston, M. Weber, and J. Zahm. Seventeen members voting “Naye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, T. Steele, K. Urick, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. May, J. Findley, J. Sovanski, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. One member abstained: T. Wells. Two members were absent: R. McCaw and D. Swanson.
Motion Failed.
22. Member Ann DeSmith moved to approve and place on file the Planning and Development Committee reports. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
23. Member Rick Livesay, Transportation Committee Chairman, moved to adopt a Road Upgrade and Maintenance Agreement between Henry County and Iberdola. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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. Two members were absent: R. McCaw and D. Swanson.
Motion Carried.
24. Member Rick Livesay moved to approve and place on file the Transportation Committee report. Member Jim Findley seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
25. Member Dennis Anderson, Finance Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Treasurer’s September bank balance reports and interest earned reports. Member Kathy Nelson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
26. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve the payment of the September county accounts in the amount of $3,145,602.97. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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. Two members were absent: R. McCaw and D. Swanson.
Motion Carried.
27. Member Dennis Anderson moved to adopt a Resolution for a Deed of Conveyance to Joseph E. Meyer, Henry County Tax Agent, on the following parcel 20-32-179-002. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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. Two members were absent: R. McCaw and D. Swanson.
Motion Carried.
28. Member Dennis Anderson moved to hold over until the November 8, 2011 County Board meeting the proposed FY12 Henry County Budget. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
29. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve an Amendment to Resolution 11-23 Establishing a Henry County Early Retirement Incentive, provision #5 stating “Employees taking advantage of this offer cannot be employed by the County in either a full-time or part-time basis while receiving this incentive” shall be removed. Member Pat Ripperger seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed eighteen members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, T. Wells, D. Anderson, Kathy Nelson, Kippy Nelson, B. Preston, T. Steele, M. Weber, J. Zahm, A. DeSmith, J. DeSplinter, J. Kursock, J. Findley, T. Sturtevant, and J. Thompson. Four members voting “Naye”: D. Sullivan, K. Urick, J. May, and J. Sovanski. Two members were absent: R. McCaw and D. Swanson.
Motion Carried.
30. Member Dennis Anderson moved to approve and place on file the Finance Committee report. Member Jerry Thompson seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
31. Member Kippy Nelson, Executive Committee Chairperson, moved to adopt Resolution 11-26 to establish continued economic development in Henry County as a major priority and continue to support the Rural Revolving Loan Fund program to assist small business in the County. Member Jason DeSplinter seconded the motion.
A Call of the Roll by Clerk Link showed twenty-two members voting “Aye”: J. Eccher, R. Gradert, R. Livesay, P. Ripperger, D. Sullivan, 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. Two members were absent: R. McCaw and D. Swanson.
Motion Carried.
32. Member Kippy Nelson recommended the Board approve a letter to our local legislators opposing the passage of HB3828. Member Jim Eccher seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
33. Member Kippy Nelson moved to approve and place on file the Executive Committee report. Member Rick Livesay 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 Roger Gradert, Administration Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Administration Committee report. Member Ted Sturtevant seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
36. Member Jason DeSplinter, Public Safety Committee Chairman, moved to approve and place on file the Public Safety Committee report. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote.
37. Chairman Tim Wells asked for County Board Comment.
Member Ann DeSmith read a letter from the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Member Jon Zahm did not appreciate the word “abused” that Mr. Randy Lynch, AFSCME Representative used in his statement on behalf of the layoffs. Member Jon Zahm stated that abuse would be the fact that union dues are being taken out of paychecks even if employees do not want them to be. Member Jon Zahm also mentioned Representative Donald Moffitt will be visiting Geneseo tomorrow.
Member Pat Ripperger reported that there will be Special Session County Board meetings on October 18, 2011 and October 25, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Member Jan May said that elected and appointed officials have sent letters regarding Courthouse layoffs, and she does not want to see layoffs either.
38. Member Jerry Thompson moved to recess until the October 18, 2011 Special County Board meeting. Member Jim Kursock seconded the motion.
39. Chairman Tim Wells declared the meeting recessed.