1.  Roll Call

2.  Pledge to the Flag

3.  Approval of Minutes

4.  Approval of Agenda

5.  Communications and Referrals

6.  Appointments                      

7.  Persons to be Heard from the Floor

8.  Reports from Standing Committees

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

a.)    Resolution #R2007-18:  Establishment of the Kishwaukee Valley Water Authority.    Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Allen, that the committee forward a recommendation that the County Board take no position at this time regarding the proposed KVWA.  The motion was amended by Mr. Haines to highlight that the Board acknowledges the importance of ground water planning, conservation and future use, and identifies the same as a priority issue for continued consideration and actions by the Board.  The amended motion was seconded by Mrs. Dubin, and it was carried with five “yes” (Allen, Dubin, Faivre, Haines, Steimel) and one  “no” vote (Turner). 

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE 

a.)      Resolution #R2007-19:  Bid Award for Seal Coating Projects.  To approve the bid award to Steffens 3-D Construction, Inc. of El Paso, Illinois, for the seal coating of various roads on the County and Road District road systems in the amount of $838,865.28.   Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval. 

b.)      Resolution #R2007-20:  Bid Award for 1 New One-Ton Construction Vehicle.  To approve the bid to Brad Manning Ford, of DeKalb, Illinois as the lowest bidder, for the purchase of one new One-Ton Construction Vehicle in the amount of $29,491.00.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Augsburger, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval.

c.)      Resolution #R2007-21:  Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation in the Hot Mix Resurfacing of Genoa Road.  To authorize the Chairman to execute an appropriate Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois for the resurfacing of Genoa Road.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Walt, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval.

d.)     Resolution #R2007-23:  Authorization to Expend MFT Funds for 2007 County Seal Coat Project.  The County would use MFT funds for part of the 2007 Seal Coat Project. In order to do so, the County Board must first request from the State authority to do so.  This resolution accomplishes this requirement.  The County will use approximately 65% MFT funds and 35% Matching Tax funds to cover the cost. Therefore, the amount requested to be authorized for this project is $110,975.00.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Gudmunson, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval. 

LAW AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Resolution #R2007-22:  Public Defender’s Compensation.  To declare the Public Defender to be a full-time position and does permanently set the salary of that office at 90% of the salary of the DeKalb County State’s Attorney as amended from time to time. This resolution is effective March 1, 2007.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Tobias, seconded by Mr. Andersen, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 

Resolution #R2007-17:  Tax Abatement Request from the City of DeKalb.   Committee Action: Moved by Ms. Vary, seconded by Mr. Andersen, and it was carried unanimously to approve the tax abatement request as stated in the resolution and approved by the City of DeKalb for the 3M project, and to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.  

FINANCE COMMITTEE

a.)                Claims

b.)                Reports of County Officials