The Executive Committee of the DeKalb County Board met on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Legislative Center’s Freedom Room. Vice-Chairman John Wilson called the meeting to order.  Members present were Marlene Allen, Sue Leifheit, Julia Fauci, Howard Lyle and Ruth Anne Tobias.  Mr. Metzger, Mr. Sands and Mr. Steimel were absent. Others present were Gary Hanson and Steve Slack.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

          Moved by Ms. Leifheit, seconded by Ms. Tobias, and it was carried to accept the minutes of the June, 2004 meeting. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

          Moved by Ms. Allen, seconded by Ms. Fauci, and it was carried unanimously to approve the agenda.

APPOINTMENTS

          Vice-Chairman Wilson recommended the following appointments:

Somonauk Cemetery Association: Mr. Reid McAllister,  to fill the unexpired term of Orland McAllister, until 07/01/2006.

Workforce Investment Act Board:   Ms. Evelina Cichy

                                                            Mr. Roger Hopkins

                                                           Both reappointments, for a term of 2 years, until 7/01/2006.

Moved by Ms. Allen, seconded by Ms. Tobias, and it was carried unanimously to approve theappointments as presented byVice-Chairman Wilson, and to forward them to the full board for approval.

APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY BOARD AGENDA

Mr. Hanson, Deputy County Administrator, reviewed the county board agenda for the board meeting to be held on July 21, 2004.

Moved by Ms. Tobias, seconded by Ms. Leifheit, and it was carried  to forward the county board agenda to the full board for approval.

GENERAL DISCUSSION

Mr. Wilson, Chairman of the Public Infrastructure & Development Committee, said that his committee discussed the Veteran’s Transportation and came to an agreement, with some changes made to the Purchase of Service Agreement.  This Agreement will be attached to the resolution included in the county board packet this month.  One item that there was discussion on, and changes made to, was item #13 and he asked the committee and board members to review that item when they receive the packet.  This agreement and resolution will become effective upon its adoption.

Mr. Wilson also mentioned to the committee that there will be a tour of the Rochelle Railport Facility on August 5, 2004,  preceding the public infrastructure and development committee and public policy committee meetings.  All board members are invited to attend.  They will leave the highway department around 2-2:30p.m. on a Trans VAC bus and return to the Highway Department around 6:15p.m.  If any board member would like to attend the tour, please call Mr. Wilson or Mr. Wayne Davey at the Highway Department.  They plan on having a boxed lunch upon their return also.

          Mr. Lyle, representing the Planning and Regulation Committee, said that their committee will begin reviewing all the county ordinances soon and that a separate meeting will be held for this purpose.  They will be inviting all board members to attend, so look for a notice soon from the Planning and Zoning Department.

          Ms. Fauci, representing the Forest Preserve Committee, said that they had no meeting in June, but that they are beginning to bury cable wires in the Sannauk and McQueen Forest Preserves.

Ms. Tobias, Chairman of the Public Policy Committee, said that they had no meeting in July because of the holiday but that notices were sent out to board members and county department heads for items to be submitted to her committee for the Legislative Agenda. 

Ms. Leifheit, Chairman of the Administrative Services Committee, said that her committee is recommending the Target resolution to the board for adoption. They also discussed the Stained Glass Window project bid.  It was awarded to a very reputable firm for the lowest bid of $35,000.00.  They began discussions on increasing the recording fees to help pay for GIS system.  She said that they also saw a wonderful presentation by Ms. Joan Berkes-Hanson regarding a G.I.S. project and the Highway Department.

Ms. Allen, Chairman of the Public Services Committee, said that they heard from Ms. Gullotta of the Cooperative Extension Office who said that they would be requesting more money for their department come budget time.  Judge Klein updated the committee on judicial happenings and said that they are in need of another judge because a couple of the judges are ill and they have not been able to staff the new courtroom with a judge yet.  They also heard from State’s Attorney Ron Matekaitis who updated the committee on his department.

Vice-Chairman Wilson recommended that the county board members review the Public Infrastructure and Development Sub-Committee’s final report.  A couple of their suggestions are looking at the major north-south roads and becoming a home rule county. 

ADJOURNMENT

          Moved by Ms. Allen, seconded by Mr. Lyle, and it was carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

                                                          Respectfully submitted,

                                                          _________________________________

                                                          John A. Wilson, Vice-Chairman

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Mary C. Supple, Secretary