The Executive Committee of the DeKalb County Board met on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Legislative Center’s Freedom Room.  Chairman Sands called the meeting to order.  Members present were Sue Leifheit, Roger Steimel, Ruth Anne Tobias and John Wilson.  Others present were Ray Bockman, Gary Hanson, Pat LaVigne and Frank Van Buer.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

            Moved by Mr. Steimel, seconded by Mr. Wilson, and it was carried unanimously to accept the minutes of the December 2003 meeting. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

            Moved by Mr. Steimel, seconded by Mr. Wilson, and it was carried unanimously to approve the agenda.

ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE

            Mr. Bockman, DeKalb County Administrator, explained that the sellers are in a hurry to close the deal.  The County would purchase the property for $126,175.00 and the sellers would be responsible for the prior year’s taxes.  The County will close on the deal on February 2, 2004 and that the seller’s can stay in the home until April 1, 2004.  Mr. Bockman further stated that this is right about 5% over the fair cash value and is a fair price. 

            Mr. Wilson asked if the sellers would need to have casualty and liability insurance while they are living in the home after the county purchases it?  Mr. Bockman said that the County could add them to the county’s insurance plan.

            Moved by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Ms. Tobias, and it was carried unanimously to accept the recommendation and to forward it to the full board for approval.

          Moved by Mr. Steimel, seconded by Ms. Tobias, and it was carried unanimously to add this item to the County Board Agenda for the January 21, 2004 meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

            Moved by Ms. Leifheit, seconded by Ms. Tobias, and it was carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        _________________________________
                                                                        Dennis R. Sands, Chairman

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Mary C. Supple, Secretary