Ms. Vary moved to approve the Minutes of the October 15, 2003 meeting. Mr. MacMurdo 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. Faivre moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Lyle 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 Pritchard presented Service Awards to: Rich Buehler and Jerry Ledbetter for twenty-five years with the Highway Department and to Bonnie Meier for thirty + years in the Circuit Clerk’s Office.

He then presented an award to Gary Hanson for Financial Reporting.

Chairman Pritchard read a proclamation honoring Opportunity House for forty years of service to DeKalb County Citizens.

Chairman Pritchard read a Resolution commemorating the many years of service of David Wirsing to the local community and as a State Representative with the resolve of the County Board to join with the citizens of the 70^th District in celebrating the life of David Wirsing.

The Chairman acknowledged a letter received from Lieutenant Governor Patrick Quinn asking for the County to place an advisory questions on the ballot regarding a change in funding for education.

Ms. Fauci moved to approve A Resolution that the DeKalb County Board Joined together with the citizens of the 70^th District in celebrating David Wirsing’s life of service and offer our deepest sympathies to his family. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.

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

Chairman Pritchard recommended the following appointments: Workforce Investment Act Board - Steve Cunningham appointment for a two year term, until December 1, 2005; Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium & Office Building Authority - John Gordon, appointment for a three year term, until December 1, 2006; 911 Emergency Telephone Systems Board - William Feithen, William Riddle, Lanson Russell and Richard Olson, all reappointments for a two year term, until December 1, 2005; DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board - A. A. Bud Burgin, Eugene Pottenger and James Huntley reappointment for a three year term, until December 1, 2006 and Victor - Adams No. 1 Drainage District - Bill Coultrip, Brian Miller and Michael Huss, all appointments for a three year term, until September 1, 2006.

Mr. Rosemier moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. MacMurdo seconded the motion.

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

The Following individual requested time to speak to Agenda items at the appropriate time: Richard Schmack requested time to answer questions under item A of the Planning & Regulations Committee.

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance adopting digital zoning maps as the official zoning maps for DeKalb County. Mr. MacMurdo seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Faivre and Mrs. Dubin. Seventeen Members voted yea and six Members voted nay. Motion failed. (Eighteen yea votes were needed for passage.)

Mr. Wiegand moved to reconsider Ordinance 2003-28. Mr. Faivre seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Wiegand moved to amend Ordinance 2003-28 to contain the Thornton property as PDR Zoning and continue to follow the line on mylar maps. Mr. Van Buer seconded the motion.

No vote was taken and after the discussion, Mr. Wiegand withdrew this motion with the approval of Mr. Van Buer who had made the second.

Mr. Steimel moved to adopt Ordinance 2003-28. Mr. MacMurdo seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin and Chairman Pritchard. One Member, Mr. Simonson voted nay. Twenty-two Members voted yea and one Member voted nay. Motion carried. (A majority of eighteen yea votes was needed to pass).

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance proposing an amendment to the Zoning Fee Schedule, including reopened public hearings, notification requirements and policies. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the Ordinance. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of credit card payments for all County Departments, with reasonable rules for operation. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

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

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution to support a three year decreasing term tax abatement to Continental Custom Ingredients, Inc. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

Ms. Vary moved to amend the abatement schedule to 50% - 30% - 20% for R2003-63. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the motion to amend. A majority of the Members voted nay. Motion failed.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution as presented. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve an Ordinance of the County of DeKalb providing for theTax Levy for fiscal year ending November 30, 2009. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin and Chairman Pritchard. One Member, Mr. Wiegand voted nay. Twenty-two Members voted yea and one Member voted nay. Motion carried.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve the Budget Ordinance setting forth where the monies received by the County Treasurer from taxes and other revenues, shall be appropriated for fiscal year starting December 1, 2003 and ending November 30, 2004. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Simonson and Mr. Gudmunson. Twenty Members voted yea and three Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution that the County’s FY2004 Budget set forth increases for several court fees, which were recently authorized by the State of Illinois. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to accept a Resolution approving the emergency appropriations and budget transfers as set forth on the attached pages of this Resolution. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Member voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $16,000,000.00 general obligation alternate bonds of the County of DeKalb, Illinois for the purpose of financing the expansion of the County Jail. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Ordinance. Those Member voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand and Mr. MacMurdo. Twenty-one Members voted yea and two Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,738,850.66 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,059,815.31. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sands, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to place on file the following reports of county Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - October, 2003; Planning and Regulations Building Report - October, 2003; Public Defender’s Report - October, 2003 and Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report September, 2003. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.

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

Mr. MacMurdo moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Fullerton seconded the motion.

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