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The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the
Legislative Center on Wednesday, November 17, 2004. Chairman Sands called the
meeting to order and asked the Clerk to call the roll. Those Members present
were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel,
Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs.
Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci,
Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman
Sands. Twenty-four Members were present.
The Chair asked Mr. Wilson to lead the pledge to the flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mr. Metzger moved to approve the Minutes of October 20,
2004. Mr. Faivre seconded the motion. Mr. Rosemier asked to have the minutes
corrected for Resolution R2004-66. The voice vote should reflect that a
majority of the Members voted yea and one Member voted nay.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the
Minutes as corrected. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
Mr. Lyle moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. MacMurdo
seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the
Agenda. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
Chairman Sands encouraged Members to attend the Egyptian
Theater program tomorrow evening (11/18/2004) honoring those who serve in
the Armed Forces.
Chairman Sands extended congratulations to those
employees celebrating service awards.
Mr. Bockman gave his report which included:
1) The proposal for a Supportive Living Facility on the
county owned property on Annie Glidden Road next to the DeKalb County
Nursing and Re-hab Center. (See notes attached).
2) He gave an update on the County Health Insurance
Projections. (For more detail please refer to the attached notes from Mr.
Bockman).
APPOINTMENT
Chairman Sands recommended the following appointment:
River Valley Work Force Investment Board - Michelle Villarreal,
appointment for a two year term, until November 1, 2006.
Motion
Mr. Wiegand moved to approve the appointment as
presented. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the appointment. All
Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR
The following individual requested time to speak. Susan
Johnson requested time to speak under item B, (Ordinance 2004-41) of the
Administrative Services Committee.
Chairman Sands recognized Boy Scout Troop #38 from
Shabbona for being at this meeting and explained some of the Boards
proceedings to them through out the evening.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2004-39: Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for Hemac
Enterprises, Inc., from A-1 to M-1
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance approving a
rezoning of a 6.5-acre parcel located on the east side of Genoa Road in
Kingston Township, from A-1, Agricultural district to —1, Manufacturing
District, Petition KI-04-26. Mr. MacMurdo seconded the motion. Mr. MacMurdo
seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All
Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance 2004-40: Granting a Special Use Permit for
Production and Sale of Wine for Stiengtunt Vineyards and Winery
Motion
Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance to approve the
production and sale of wine on property located a 11582 Waterman Road in
Clinton Township, Petition Cl-04-27. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Ordinance. All
Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Resolution R2004-71: Bid Award for a Crack Sealing Meltor
Applicator
Motion
Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to award the bid
for a Crack Sealing Meltor Applicator to the lowest bidder, Sherwin
Industries, Inc., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the amount of $35,363.80. 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. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Ms. Vary, Mr. Van
Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr.
Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De
Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. One Member, Vince Faivre, voted nay.
Twenty-three Members voted yea and one Member voted nay. Motion carried.
Resolution R2004-72: Intergovernmental Agreement with the
Village of Kirkland for the Maintenance on Kirkland Road
Motion
Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to authorize the
Chairman of the DeKalb County Board to enter into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Village of Kirkland for maintenance of Kirkland Road
North of the Railroad Tracks to the Bridge. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All
Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution R2004-73: Authorizing the County Board Chairman to
enter into a Local Agency Agreement for Federal participation for the Kirkland
Road Bridge (99-00103010-BR)
Motion
Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the
County Board Chairman to execute an appropriate Federal Aid Secondary
Program Agreement with the State of Illinois. Mr. Wiegand seconded the
motion.
Roll Call Vote
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. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr.
Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs.
Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. All Members voted yea.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Wilson announced that at the Public Infrastructure &
Development Committee Meeting to be held on December 2, 2004, they will burn
the Mortgage for the new County Highway Department Building. All are invited
to attend.
PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE
Resolution R2004-74: Annual Request for the First Time Home
Buyers Program
Motion
Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution evidencing the
intention of the County of DeKalb, to issue Single Family Mortgage Revenue
Bonds for first time Home Buyers. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All
Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Ordinance 2004-42: Adoption of the Tax Levy for FY2005
Motion
Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve an Ordinance providing for
the Tax Levy for FY05. Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
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. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr.
Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre,
Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Those
Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Metzger, Ms. LaVigne and Mr.
Johnson. Twenty Members voted yea and four members voted nay. Motion
carried.
Ordinance 2004-41: Adoption of the FY2005 Budget
Motion
Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve an Ordinance that the
monies received by the County Treasurer from taxes and other revenues, for
the use of DeKalb County during Fiscal year starting December 1, 2004 and
ending November 30, 2005 are hereby appropriated as set forth in the
attached ten pages to this Ordinance for the purposes necessary for DeKalb
County to carry out its responsibilities. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote
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. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr.
Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre,
Steve Faivre, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Those
Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Metzger, Ms. LaVigne and Mr.
Johnson. Twenty Members voted yea and four members voted nay. Motion
carried.
Resolution R2004-75: Year End Budget Transfers
Motion
Mrs. Leifheit moved to accept a Resolution approving the
emergency appropriations and budget transfers as set forth on the attached
pages. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution. All
Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
Claims
Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve the Claims presented for
the current month in the amount of $2,544,055.61 and Payroll & Emergency
claims from prior month in the amount of $2,212,299.99. Mr. Wiegand seconded
the motion.
Roll Call Vote
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. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mr.
Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre, Steve Faivre, Mrs.
Dubin, Ms. De Fauw, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. All Members voted yea.
Motion carried unanimously.
Reports of County Officials
Mrs. Leifheit moved to place on file the following
reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks -
October, 2004; Planning and Regulations Building Report - October,
2004; and Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - September, 2004.
Mr. Rosemier seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair Asked for a roll call vote on the Reports. All
Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS
Update on Vet Vac and Drug Court by Steve Slack
Mr. Slack gave an update on the Veterans Transportation
and Assistance Program. He said they make 2-3 trips a week to the Chicago
area and Trans Vac has hired a full time driver to help provide these
services. They continue to lobby our Legislators for additional grant money
to assist this program.
Mr. Slack then discussed the Adult Drug Court Program for
DeKalb County. The committee has met several times with several Judges and
has heard representatives of other Illinois County Drug Courts. They have
spent a good amount of time studying the Winnebago County model. They have
determined that Drug Court Does work and saves County incarceration
costs.
They are now writing a grant for $250,000.00 from the
Bureau of Justice Assistance to initiate Drug Court in DeKalb County. The
grant is for three years and after that it is likely that the criminal
incarcerations would more that pay for the operational costs of the program.
County Board Members are urged to contact Congressman Hastert
in support of this funding.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
Mr. Wiegand moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Leifheit
seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to
adjourn. All Members voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.
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DeKalb County Board
Chairman
ATTEST:
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DeKalb County Clerk
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