Mr. Faivre moved to approve the Minutes of the March 19, 2003 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. Steimel moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Wiegand seconded the motion.

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

Public Policy Committee chair, Mrs. Tobias, presented a slide show highlighting County programs for children in the area. Many children in the County receive services from various County departments. One of the featured departments was Juvenile Court Services. Keri Nelson and Deanna Cada recently traveled to Washington D.C. and received an award for the Juvenile Mentor Program. Keri spoke about this program and how it is working locally.

Karen Grush, Director of Health Services gave an overview of all the programs in her department which affect children. She spoke about programs that serve mothers and children in areas of "Healthy Babies", the WIC Food Program, Immunizations and various health screenings in the Schools.

Community Services Director, Mary Olson, spoke about the funding they receive to serve families at the poverty level. They coordinate services to help families meet their needs, provide scholarships and sometimes help with "start-up" money for small businesses. These services are all directed toward county families in the low income range with the goal to help them move out of poverty.

The Forest Preserve Director, Terry Hannan, featured the various educational and recreational programs held throughout the county at the 14 Forest Preserve facilities. There are numerous volunteer opportunities during the year when adults as well as children can take part and learn through volunteering. From wild life at Russell Woods to wild flowers at Afton Prairie the county offers many diverse programs to enjoy.

Following the slide presentation, Chairman Pritchard presented a certificate of appreciation to Keri Nelson and Margie Gilmour of the County Mentoring Program.

A certificate was awarded to Karen Grush for the Health Department’s role in making a healthy place to grow and live in the County.

Terry Hannan received an award for his efforts in making the County a "Green & Fun" place to grow up and for citizens of all ages to enjoy.

Chairman Pritchard recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission - Ben Suppeland, Cheryl Aldis (Alternate), Lee Luker, Steve Mathis (Alternate), Dennis Ragan, Jerry Olson (Alternate), Rueben Allen, Bill Nicklas and John Brady (Alternate), all appointments for a three year term, until April 1, 2006; Community Services Administrative Board - Howard Lyle, appointment for an indefinite term; 911 Emergency Telephone Systems Board - Robert Rosemier, appointment until November 1, 2004; Board of Review - Gerald Wahlstrom and Marlin Chaplin, reappointment for a two year term, until April 30,2005; DeKalb County Farmland Assessment Review Committee - Charles Payne, reappointment for a three year term, until April 30, 2006; Public Infrastructure and Development Sub-Committee - Haakon Andreasen, Jerry Bejbl, Bill Cross, Arthur "Larry" Lundgren, John McBride, Nicholas Noe, Sandy Quiram, Tom Zucker and Frank Van Buer (Chairman) until November 11, 2004.

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

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

There were no requests to speak to agenda items.

Mr. Steimel moved to approve a Resolution with a request of Waste Management West for renewal of the annual license to operate the DeKalb County Landfill on Somonauk Road in Cortland Township. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance allowing the construction of a residence of a non-conforming lot in the A-1 District, located on the north sided of Whipple Road, Petition SY-03-2. Mr. Wiegand seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Steimel moved to send Ordinance 2003-11 back to the Planning & Regulations Committee to hear evidence from the County Engineer, Mr. Bill Lorence. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.

Mr. Simonson moved to amend the motion of returning the Ordinance 2003-11 to the Committee and add an opportunity for those opposing a chance to present further evidence if the petitioners add more evidence. Ms. Vary seconded the motion. It was explained that this is not for further public hearing but just to have a report from Mr. Lorence.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the amendment. A majority of the Members voted nay and one Member abstained. Motion failed.

The Chair called for a voice vote on the original motion to return the Ordinance to the Committee. A majority of the Members voted yea to return it to the Committee and one Member abstained. Motion carried.

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution for various bid awards for the summer seal coat operations to various roads. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. 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, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution appropriating from the Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for seal coating in the amount of sixty four thousand and one hundred sixty dollars and no cents ($64,160.00) Mr. Wiegand seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting 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, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Allen moved to approve a Resolution directing the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the Genoa-Kingston Fire District and the County of DeKalb for 911 Dispatching Capabilities. Mr. Faivre seconded the motion.

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

Mrs. Allen moved to approve a Resolution to support the continuation of the Community Services Block Grant Program including the 90% pass through to the local Community Services Agencies as described in the community Services Grant Act of 1981 and as amended in the Reauthorization Act of 1998. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

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

Mrs. Allen moved to accept a Resolution recommending that funds be made available to purchase services from the following agencies in the following amounts for the period beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June30, 2004: DeKalb County Public Health Department - $25,000.00; Elderly Care Services of DeKalb County - Case Management - $12,000.00; Elderly Care Services of DeKalb County - Elder Abuse & Neglect - $7,000.00; Family Services Agency of DeKalb County, Inc. - $120.000.00; Fox Valley Older Adults - $30,000.00; Opportunity House - $10,000.00; Voluntary Action Center - Trans Vac - $62,000.00; and Voluntary Action Center - Meals on Wheels - $74,000.00. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting 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, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Faivre moved to approve the claims presented for the current month in the amount of $854,078.86 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $1,737,187.99. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting 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, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Faivre moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks - March 2003; Planning and Regulations Building Report - March, 2003; Public Defender’s Report - March, 2003; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - for 2003 and DeKalb County Government first Quarter Financial Report - FY 2003. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution recommending the Amendment of the state of Illinois Downstate Public Transportation Act to identify the County of DeKalb, on the behalf of the DeKalb-Sycamore Urbanized Area, as an eligible Grantee for the State Transit funding under this program, and to seek an appropriation of $1.5 million in State Funds through this program. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Rosemier moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

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