Mrs. Allen moved to approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2004 meeting. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Whelan moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Tobias read the Employee Service Awards for the month of January of County Employees.

Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board - Julia Fullerton, reappointment for a four year term, until February 1, 2009; DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board - Blake Richter, Eileen Dubin, George Daugherty, Jeanette Heinisch, Nate Kloster, Ruth Anne Tobias, all reappointments for a one year term, until February 1, 2006 and Metropolitan Planning Organization - Eileen Dubin for an indefinite term.

Mr. Osborne moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the appointments as presented. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members.

Ms. LaVigne moved to accept a Resolution approving the purchase of a 2005 single axle cab and chassis that was awarded to the bidder, TransChicago Truck of Elmhurst, Illinois for $54,842.00. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Sands, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Van Buer, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution granting a 25 foot easement for the placement of utility lines along county property to Nicor Gas for the sum of ten dollars ($10.00). Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution in which the National MS Society is sponsoring a Bike Tour in the County of DeKalb. This event constitutes a public purpose and the MS150 Bike Tour Organization has asked the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department to help with the traffic flow for this event. This Resolution is for the traffic flow on Route 30 at the intersection of East Sandwich Road at Elm Street. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members voted yea. Motion carried

unanimously.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution in which National MS Society is sponsoring a Bike Tour in the County of DeKalb. This event constitutes a public purpose and the MS150 Bike Tour Organization has asked the DeKalb County Sheriff’s department to help with the traffic flow for this event. This Resolution is to regulate traffic at Route 23 at the intersection of Elva Road and Perry Road. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members voted yea. Motion carried

unanimously.

Mr. Slack moved to approve a Resolution that this agreement would be providing for property tax abatement for industrial firms in the City of Sycamore. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members voted yea. Motion carried

unanimously.

Mr. Van Buer moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $2,183,016.08 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $3,601,527.63. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. LaVigne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Sands, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Van Buer, Mr. Whelan and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Van Buer moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials: Cash and Investments in County Banks - December 31, 2004: Planning and Regulations Building Report - December, 2004; Public Defender’s Report - December, 2004; Court Services Adult & Juvenile Report - November, 2004; Community Services 4^th Quarter Report and Outcome Block Grant Report; Homeless Prevention Program Report; and Community Services Block Grant Program Report for FY2005. (The last three reports were included in the Health and Human Services Committee Section of the County Board Packet.)

Mr. Sands moved to accept a Resolution approving the Legislative Agenda attached to this Resolution and directs the Clerk to transmit copies to all State Legislators representing citizens of DeKalb County. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Mr. Sands questioned the Legislative Agenda. He is against topic #’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of the Legislative Agenda.

The Chair asked for a hand count on the question. Thirteen Members voted yea and eight Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Mr. Van Buer moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the motion to adjourn. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.