County Board Minutes - December 20, 2006

DeKalb County, Illinois

December 20, 2006

The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on Wednesday, December 20, 2006. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Whelan, Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mr. Augsburger, Larry Anderson, Ken Andersen, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members absent were Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Dubin and Ms. De Fauw. Twenty Members were present and four Members were absent.

The Chair asked Mr. Walt to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Faivre moved to approve the minutes of November 15, 2006 and the December 4, 2006 meetings. Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.

Mr. Haines noted that he had been listed as Ms. Haines at the top of page 3 of the Organizational Meeting Minutes. The Clerk will correct this error.

Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote to accept the Minutes as corrected. All Members present voted yea.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the Agenda and Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
The November Service Awards were acknowledged by Chairman Tobias.

APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Board of Health - Jean Gastiger, RN, FNP and Dr. John Olson, DDS, both reappointments for a three year term, until November 30, 2009; Kevin Buick, appointment for a three year term, until November 30, 2009 and Julia Fauci, appointment for a one year term, until December 1, 2007; Public Building Commission - Dr. Richard Baker, reappointment for a five year term, until September 30, 2011; Victor-Adams #1 Drainage District - Lesson Gord, appointment for a three year term, until December 1, 2009;

Waterman Community Fire Protection District - Roger Thorpe, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Duane Boesche, until April 30, 2009 and DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board - David Leifheit and Lowell Evans both appointments for a three year term, until December 1, 2009.
Motion
Mrs. Allen moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Haines seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the appointments. 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 & ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2007 - 02A: Approval of the Todd Variation Request
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance to allow the re-establishment of a non-conforming single-family residence use on a 0.75 acre property. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. A majority of the Members present voted yea. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2007 - 03: Stiengtunt Vineyards Special Use Amendment
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance to grant an amendment to the Special Use Permit to Stiengtunt Vineyards and Winery, Inc., for the request to change the name to Waterman Winery and Vineyards, Inc. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2007 - 04: Buehler Special Use Request
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance approving the special use request to allow the operation of a home-based business, in the form of coral farming and aquarium maintenance and supplies. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2007 - 01: Alternate Speed Limit on Somonauk Road
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to accept an Ordinance to allow for an altered speed limit on Somonauk Road from Carol Avenue to Pleasant Street (55 mph to 45mph). Larry Anderson seconded the motion
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Ordinance 2007 - 03: Bid Award for a New Tandem Cab and Chassis
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to accept an Ordinance approving the bid award to the lowest bidder, Chicago International Trucks of Melrose park, IL for one new Tandem Cab and Chassis in the amount of $56,525.00. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mr. Augsburger, Larry Anderson, Ken Andersen, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 2007 - 06: Collective Bargaining with International Union of Operating Engineers
Local 150
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution that the County Board does hereby concur in the recommendations attached to this Resolution to ratify the proposed agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 and directs the Chairman of the DeKalb County Board to execute said agreement. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.
Mr. Hulseberg announced that he would abstain from voting on the Resolution due to a family connection with a union member.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. Nineteen Members voted yea and one Member, Mr. Hulseberg abstained. Motion carried.

Ordinance 2007 - 05: Medical Costs for Prisoners
Motion
Mr. Osborne moved to approve an Ordinance to amend the DeKalb County Code by adding a section titled “Inmate Medical Services Reimbursement”, pursuant to 730 ILCS 125/17, to read “Reimbursement by the County of DeKalb for the cost of hospital and/or physician services provided to inmates in the custody of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office shall be at the Illinois Department of Public Aid’s rates for medical assistance”. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2007 - 04; Telecommunicator’s Intergovernmental agreement
Motion
Mr. Osborne moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Illinois Telecommunicator Emergency Response Task Force Intergovernmental Agreement. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
Resolution R2007 - 01: A Change in IMRF Salary Recognition Relating to Flexible Benefits
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to accept a Resolution to approve a change in how the County handles flexible benefits in relation to the IMRF salary. The flexed money is to count towards the employee’s pension salary. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Claims
Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $2,807,338.96 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,332,290.82. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mr. Augsburger, Larry Anderson, Ken Andersen, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials
Mr. Haines moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - November, 2006; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports - November, 2006; Public Defender’s Report - November, 2006; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - October, 2006; County Clerk’s Six-Month Report - covering the period from June 1, 2006 up to including November 30, 2006 and Circuit Clerk’s Twelve Month Report - ending November 30,2006. Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.

Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Reports on file. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

AD HOC SOLID WASTE PLAN COMMITTEE
Resolution 2007 - 02: Solid Waste Plan Amendment to Retain Patrick Engineering of Lisle, IL
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute any and all documents to finalize the scope of work and contract for the services provided by Patrick Engineering of Lisle, IL., Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Whelan, Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mr. Augsburger, Larry Anderson, Ken Andersen, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
There were no items for new or old business for this meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Whelan seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to adjourn. All Members present voted yea.
Motion carried unanimously.

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DeKalb County Board Chairman

ATTEST:

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DeKalb County Clerk