The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative center on Wednesday, July 20, 2005.  Chairman Pro Tem Whelan called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll.  Those Members present were Mrs. Allen, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Ms. De Fauw, Vince Faivre, Ms. Fauci, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Slack, Mr. Steimel, Mrs. Turner, Ms. Vary and Chairman Pro Tem Whelan. Those Members absent were Mrs. Dubin, Steve Faivre, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Sands and Chairman Tobias. Seventeen Members were present and seven Members were absent. 

 

The Chair Pro Tem asked Mr. Augsburger to lead the pledge to the flag.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Ms. Vary moved to approve the Minutes of the July 20, 2005 meeting. Vince Faivre seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Steimel seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

Brett Paul was honored for twenty years of service to the Sheriff’s Department.  Lt. Hickey made the presentation.

 

Others on the Service Awards list were mentioned.

 

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Pro Tem Whelan recommended the following appointment:

River Valley Workforce Investment Board

Sebastian Cifuentes, appointment for a two year term, until July 1, 2007

Motion

Ms. LaVigne moved to approve the appointment as presented.  Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.

 

Voice Vote

The Chair Pro Tem asked for a voice vote on the appointment as presented.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

There were no individuals requesting time to address the Board Members

 

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

 

PLANNING & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Ordinance R2005-14: Gavin Special Use Request

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve and Ordinance allowing the operation of an auction business in and immediately adjacent to existing agricultural buildings that are no longer used for agriculture, on a parcel consisting of 1.65-acre property located at 16746 Chicago Road and an adjoining 6.33 acres of the surrounding farm, all in Sandwich Township.  Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair Pro Tem called for a voice vote on the Ordinance.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Ordinance 2005-15: Lefflelman Use Variation

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance to allow the construction of one single-family home on a vacant 0.75 acre parcel located on the north side of Harter Road, approximately 565 feet west of East County Line Road, In Pierce Township.  Mr. Slack seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair Pro Tem called for a voice vote on the Ordinance.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Ordinance 2005-16: Amending the DeKalb County L.E.S.A. System

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance to amend the Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (L.E.S.A.) System in accordance with the directions of Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as a tool designed to evaluate the viability of property for agricultural.  Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair Pro Tem called for a voice vote on the Ordinance.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Ordinance 2005-17: Stormwater Regulations Amendments

Motion

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the DeKalb County Code regarding grading, drainage, flood control and site development permit regulations, and Chapter 62, the Subdivision Regulations.  Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.