The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center on
Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the
Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs.
Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr.
Metzger, Mr. Lyle, 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 Mrs. Dubin and Ms. De
Fauw. Twenty-two Members were present and two Members were absent.
The Chair asked Mr. Metzger to lead the pledge to the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve the Minutes of the March 19, 2008 meeting. Mr.
Metzger seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members
present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
Ms. Vary moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.
Mr. Stoddard asked to make a motion under New Business.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda. A majority of
the Members present voted yea. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
Chairman Tobias made note of the resolution presented by U.S. Senator Durbin
memorializing NIU Students in the tragedy on February 14, 2008. Additionally it
recognizes the many community agencies and first responders at the time of the
crises and after the tragedy.
Employee Service Awards were highlighted by Chairman Tobias.
APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Farmland Assessment
Review Committee - Nicholas Moore, reappointment for a three year term, until
April 30, 2011; Regional Planning Commission - Mike Becker, primary
representative, Leslie Bellah, alternate representative, both for the Village
of Kirkland; Russell Farnum, primary representative for the City of DeKalb;
Richard Gentile, primary representative, Laurie B. Curley, alternate
representative, both for the City of Genoa; Becky Morphey, primary
representative for the Village of Somonauk and Roger Steimel, primary
representative, Ruth Anne Tobias, alternate representative, both for the County
of DeKalb. All reappointments for a three year term, until April 30, 2011.
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to approve the appointments as presented. Ms. Turner seconded
the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the appointments. All Members present
voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR
The following individuals requested time to speak. Deb Michalowski requested
time to speak on behalf of the County Health Department AFSCME union.
Alice Elliott from the Court Services Department spoke in detail about the
Juvenile Justice Council and the many youth programs being implemented in the
County. Her quote - “If you can change the way they think, you can change the
way they act”.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
Resolution R2008 - 24: Landfill License Annual Renewal
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution to recommend the renewal of a county
permit to operate the DeKalb County Sanitary Landfill to Waste Management of
Illinois for the period of May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009. 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.
COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Ordinance R2008 - 06: Revising Section 70-2 Permits for Overweight Vehicles on
County Highways
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve an Ordinance authorizing the revision of the
County’s procedure for handling overweight vehicles on the County roadway
system. Larry Anderson seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All Members present voted
yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2008 - 26: Bid Award for Striping
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the bid award to the
lowest bidder, Preform Traffic Control of Elk Grove, Illinois for pavement
striping of various roads in DeKalb County and Road District, in the amount of
$273,573.00. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting
yea were Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Stoddard, Mr.
Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, 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 R2008 -27: Bid Award for a New Pick-up
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to award the bid for one (1) new 3/4
ton 4x4 to award the bid for one (1) new 3/4 ton 4x4, extended cab long box
pick-up truck, as specified, to the lowest bidder, Mike Mooney, Inc., of
DeKalb, IL in the amount of $21,085.86. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting
yea were Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Stoddard, Mr.
Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, 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 R2008 - 28: MFT for Seal Coat Projects
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the County to use MFT
funds to pay for portions of this year’s seal coat projects. Mr. Walt seconded
the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting
yea were Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Stoddard, Mr.
Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, 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 R2008 - 29: MFT for Striping Projects
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the County to use MFT
funds to pay for portions of this year’s striping projects. Mr. Augsburger
seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting
yea were Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Stoddard, Mr.
Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, 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 R2008 - 30: Establishing a Fee Schedule for Overweight Vehicles
on County Roadways
Motion
Ms. LaVigne moved to approve a Resolution to establish a fee schedule for
overweight, overwidth and overlength permits for vehicles on County roadways.
Mr. Stoddard 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 R2008 - 25: Elected Officials Salary for the County Board
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to approve a Resolution to establish salaries for the
following officials elected in the Fall of this year: County Board Chairman,
FY2009 - $9,000 and FY2010 - $10,000. County Board Vice Chairman, FY2009 -
$2,400 and FY2010 $2,400. Committee Chairman (1), FY2009 - $110/month and
FY2010 - $115/month. County Board Members, FY2011 - $85/meeting and FY2012 -
$90/meeting. (1) Earned monthly whether committee actually meets or not. Mrs.
Allen seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Walt moved to drop pay for Committee Chairmen if the committee does not
meet. Mr. Stuckert seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to amend. A majority of the
Members voted nay. Motion failed.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution as presented. Those
Members voting yea were Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr.
Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Haines, Mr.
Gudmunson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mr. Augsburger, Mrs. Allen and Chairman
Tobias. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Walt, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Stoddard, Mr.
Lyle, Ms. Fullerton, Larry Anderson and Ken Andersen. Fifteen Members voted yea
and seven Members voted nay. Motion carried.
Resolution R2008 - 31: Elected Officials Salary for Circuit Clerk and
Coroner
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to approve a Resolution to establish salaries for the
following officials elected in the Fall of this year: Circuit Clerk, FY2009 -
$84,475; FY2010 - $87,850; Fy2011 - $91,375 and FY2012 - $95,000; Coroner,
FY2009 - $49,875; FY2010 - $52,375; FY2011 - $55,000 and FY2012 - $57,750. (3%)
of the listed salary for the Coroner, and 5% for the Circuit Clerk, must be
placed by the Elected Official in an employer sponsored Deferred Compensation
Program. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.
Motion to Amend
Mr. Steimel moved to amend and change the increases for the Circuit Clerk and
Coroner to be 5% increase the first year and 4% for the remaining three years.
Mr. Walt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion to amend. Those Members
voting yea were Mr. Walt, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Haines,
Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, and Ken Andersen. Those Members voting
nay were Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr.
Lyle, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. Fullerton, Mr. Augsburger, Larry
Anderson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Nine Members voted yea and thirteen
Members voted nay.
Motion failed.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution as presented. Those
Members voting yea were Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Stoddard, Mr.
Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr.
Augsburger, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Tobias. Those Members voting nay Mr. Walt,
Mr. Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Haines, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Faivre,
Larry Anderson and Ken Andersen. Thirteen Members voted yea and nine Members
voted nay. Motion carried.
Claims
Mr. Haines moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the
amount of $1,884,641.70 Emergency Claims in the amount of $404,508.36; Payroll
Charges in the amount of $2,434,233.19 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount
of $322,429.40 which represents current claims and monies paid during the
previous month totaling $5,045,812.65. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting
yea were Mr. Walt, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Stoddard, Mr.
Steimel, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, 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 - March 31, 2008; Planning and Regulations
Building and Permits Reports - March, 2008; Public Defender’s Report -
February, 2008; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - February, 2008 and
Jail Population Report - for the month of February, 2008 and DeKalb County
Public Health Department’s 2007 Solid Waste Annual Report (Attached to the
Planning & Zoning Minutes). Mr. Hulseberg seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote to place the Report on file. All Members
present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
Motion to Add
Under new business, Mr. Stoddard asked to have Ordinance 2008-05 added to the
May Agenda. Mr. Stoddard moved to approve the motion and Mrs. Turner seconded
the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to add Ordinance 2008-05. All
Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mrs. Turner moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Augsburger seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to adjourn. All Members present
voted. Motion carried unanimously.
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DeKalb County Board Chairman
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