Mr. Slack moved to approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2004 meeting as corrected. Mr. Rosemier noted an omission of $12,000.00 for Elderly Care Abuse & Neglect in Resolution 2004-34. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Lyle moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.

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

County Board Member Cliff Simonson was released from the Hospital in Minnesota and is now back in the Hospital in St. Louis.

County Board Member Pat Vary is recovering nicely from surgery and she thanks everyone for cards and flowers.

Chairman Sands recognized Jocelyn Prall for 30 years of service at the Nursing Home; Alma Matt for 20 years of service at the Nursing Home and Deborah Sheehan for 20 years of service at the Nursing Home.

Mr. Bockman was recognized for receiving a special award from Illinois City/County Management Association for his outstanding service to the organization.

Paul Miller was recognized for an award from the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association in recognition of the DeKalb County Unified Comprehensive Plan.

Chairman Sands recommended the following appointments: Building Board of Appeals - Patrick Balentyne, reappointment for a five year term, until May 1, 2009; Steven Bollinger, reappointment for a four year term, until May 1, 2008 and Ralph Tompkins, appointment for a four year term, until May 1, 2008.

Mrs. Allen moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mrs. Dubin 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. Walt Wagener requested time to speak to the Board to say Thank You on behalf of the NIU Life Long Learning Institute for a class on County Government presented this past year. The class was organized by Mrs. Dubin and presentations were made by various County Officials.

Mr. Steimel moved to accept an Ordinance to approve construction of a single-family residence in a vacant five-acre parcel located on the west side of Lucas Road in Malta Township, Petition MA-04-06. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance to rezone an 18-acre site located on the east side of Webster Road in Cortland Township from M to A-1, and for a Special Use Permit for an agribusiness including the storage of petroleum. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Steimel moved to approve an Ordinance for the approval of an agribusiness on a 41-acre parcel located on the south side of State Route 34 and east side of Gletty Road in Sandwich Township, Petition. Mrs. Allen seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to award the Irene Road bridge replacement bid to the low bidder, Civil Construction, Inc., of Freeport, Illinois, in the amount of $795,428.29 and to authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $420,000.00 from the fund balance of the Aid to Bridge Fund. Mr. Wiegand seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, 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, Mrs. Dubin, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution that the balance in this fund and the annual allocation is not sufficient to cover the cost of the Irene Road Bridge, a Resolution is required to allow the sum of $705,404.00 to be repaid from future Township Bridge program allocations. Mr. Van Buer seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, 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, Mrs. Dubin, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Allen moved to accept a Resolution approving a Certified list of Democratic and Republican Candidates for Election Judges. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

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

Chairman Sands introduced a Proclamation, declaring May as Mental Health Month in DeKalb County. Said Proclamation is to promote increased awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illness.

Mr. Tobias moved to adopt this Proclamation making May as Mental Health Month. Mr. Wiegand seconded the motion.

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

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the increase of various DeKalb County Elected Officials Salaries. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mrs. Leifheit, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Gudmunson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Vince Faivre and Mrs. Dubin. Nine Members voted yea and twelve Members voted nay. Motion Failed.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution that the City of DeKalb agrees to share in the new revenues generated equally with the County of DeKalb during the life of the market Square Agreement and its amendments, in exchange for the County repaying the city’s current obligation to the Illinois Toll Authority, that is estimated to be $2.3 million. Ms. Lavigne seconded the motion.

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

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve a Resolution to designate the Payroll Specialist in the Finance Office as the Privacy Officer for the County Administrator and assign the responsibility to carry out the duties outlined in the Act. It is also authorizing the formation of a privacy Committee that will consist of the County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, and the DeKalb County States Attorney to advise the Privacy Officer as needed to handle any complaints that may come forward under the Act. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

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

Mrs. Leifheit moved to approve the Claims presented for the current month in the amount of $1,821,650.54 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from prior month in the amount of $2,216,314.71. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, 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, Mrs. Dubin, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. 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 - April 2004; Planning and Regulations Building Report - April, 2004; Public Defender’s Report - April, 2004; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report - April, 2004 and Comprehensive Financial Report - for FY 2003. Mr. Metzger seconded the motion.

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

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution to amend the Facilities Policy to include all questions referring to the flying of flags at half-mast to be handled by the Presiding Judge of DeKalb County. Mr. Lyle seconded the motion.

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

Under New Business, Mr. Wiegand moved to revisit Resolution 2004-40 with the following changes: for 2005/2006 the County Board Chairman would receive $7,200/yr; Vice Chairman $2,400/yr; Committee Chairman $100.00/month and County Board Members $70.00/diem. For the Circuit Clerk the following proposal: 2005-$65,500.00; 2006- $68,000.00; 2007-$70,500.00 and 2008-$72,500. For the Coroner- 2005-$40,000; 2006-$41,000; 2007-$42,000; 2008-$43,000. Mr. Osborne seconded the motion.

Ms. Fullerton moved to separate the two categories into "A" County Board Pay and "B" County Wide Elected Officials Pay. Mr. MacMurdo seconded the motion.

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

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

Mr. Steimel moved to amend the original recommendation in Mr. Wiegand’s motion to increase by 4% the pay for the Circuit Clerk in 2007 and 2008 and increase by 4% the Coroner’s pay for 2006, 2007 and 2008. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the motion to amend. A majority of the Members voted yea and seven Members voted nay. Motion carried.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the amended motion indicating the 4% increase as suggested by Mr. Steimel. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Gudmunson, Vince Faivre and Mrs. Dubin. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. Lavigne, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Ten Members voted yea and eleven Members voted nay. Motion failed.

Mr. Osborne moved to adopt the original salary recommendation in Resolution 2004-04. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion.

Mr. Steimel moved to amend the motion to adopt the original salary recommendation by subtracting 2.6% from the first year (2005). Mr. Metzger seconded the motion. The Motion to amend failed on a show of hands. (10 yea and 11 nay).

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion to adopt the salary recommendation for the County Wide Elected Officials as presented in the original Resolution 2004-04. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mr. Van Buer, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Rosemier, Mr. Osborne, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Fullerton, Ms. Fauci, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Sands. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Wiegand, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Slack, Mr. Metzger, Mr. MacMurdo, Mr. Lyle, Mr. Gudmunson, Vince Faivre and Mrs. Dubin. Twelve Members voted yea and nine Members voted nay. Motion carried.

Mrs. Allen moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Leifheit seconded the motion.

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