DeKalb County, Illinois
	Minutes of the County Board Proceedings March 21, 2001

The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse on Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Chairman Pritchard called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those members present were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Metzger, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Dlabal, Dr. Conway, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members absent were Mrs. Casella and Mr. Brown. Twenty-two Members were present and two Members were absent.

Chairman Pritchard asked Mr. Barr to lead the pledge to the flag.

Mr. Dlabal moved to approve the Minutes of the February 21, 2001 meeting and the February 24, 2001 Workshop.

Voice Vote

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

 

Mr. Smith moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. Leifheit seconded the motion.

Mr. Dlabal asked to add a discussion regarding filming in the Court House. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

 

A Letter was read from Guardian Pipe Line Company. FERC authorized Guardian Pipe Line to construct its pipeline in DeKalb County. They will be contacting land owners soon.

 

Chairman Pritchard recommended the following appointments: DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board - Blake Richter, appointment for a one year term, until March 1, 2002; DeKalb County Farmland Assessment Review Committee - Kent Wesson, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004; Cortland Community Fire Protection District - William E. Abbott Sr., reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004;

 

DeKalb Community Fire Protection District - Gerald Latimer, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004; Genoa-Kingston Community Fire Protection District - Rex Nelson, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004; Kirkland Community Fire Protection District - Edward Peterson, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2001; Malta Community Fire Protection District - Bobbie Kyler, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004; Shabbona Community Fire Protection District - Kenneth Spears, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004; Somonauk Community Fire Protection District - Mark Tuttle, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004; Allen Roush, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004 and Waterman Community Fire Protection District - Paul Shuck, reappointment for a three year term, until March 31, 2004.

Mr. Steimel moved to approve the appointments as presented. Mr. Wilson 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. Hutcheson moved to accept an Ordinance amending section 8.02.A.1 of the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance to allow variations from the 180-day restriction on repairing nonconforming buildings. Mr. Simonson seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to accept an Ordinance granting a variation from the 180-day restriction on repairing nonconforming buildings for property located at 14520 Keslinger Road in Pierce Township. Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion

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

 

 

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution awarding bids to D.R. Gilbert of Rochelle in the amount of one hundred twenty thousand eight hundred ninety-four dollars and sixty-eight cents ($120,894.68) for the replacing of a culvert on Malta Road, Sec. 98-00185-00-BR and to Civil constructors in the amount of two hundred twenty thousand nine hundred seventy-two dollars and fifty cents ($220,972.00) for the replacement of a Bridge located on Kirkland road, Sec. 98-00186-00-BR. Mr. Dlabal seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Metzger, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Dlabal, Dr. Conway, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously

 

Mr. Wilson moved to approve a Resolution that William G. Lorence be reappointed County Engineer for DeKalb county for a term of six (6) years effective June 24, 2001 and that the salary initially be $77,854.00 per annum reviewable annually in conjunction with formulation of the Appropriation Ordinance and that the County Clerk is directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation. Mr. Smith seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Morreale, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Dr. Conway and Chairman Pritchard. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Sands, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mr. Dlabal, Mr. Barr and Mrs. Allen. One Member, Mrs. Dubin, abstained. Fourteen Members voted yea and seven Members voted nay and one Member abstained. Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution to the General Assembly requesting support of legislation to increase the state Medicaid reimbursement level for County-owned Nursing Homes to more adequately cover the cost of providing services and that the Clerk of the County Board is authorized to prepare and deliver certified copies to the appropriate legislators and leadership in the General Assembly. Mr. Morreale seconded the motion.

 

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

 

Resolution: Amendment to Chapter 6 of the DeKalb County Code-Liquor Licenses

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution adopting the aforestated new paragraph (f.) to Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6.3 of the DeKalb County Code, said provision to be effective immediately. Staff is directed to provide all license holders with a copy of the revision. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

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

 

Mrs. Tobias moved to approve a Resolution encouraging the State of Illinois to increase its funding for services to the mentally ill and directs the Clerk to provide copies of this Resolution to all appropriate local legislators. Mr. Steimel seconded the motion.

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

 

Mr. Steimel moved to approve the claims presented for the current month in the amount $985,895.77 and Payroll & Emergency Claims from the prior month in the amount of $1,607,902.11. Mr. Dlabal seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Sands, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Metzger, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Dlabal, Dr. Conway, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously

 

Mr. Steimel moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks, February, 2001; Nursing Home Admission & Discharge Report, February, 2001; Planning and Regulations Report, February, 2001; DeKalb County Regional Superintendent of Schools Annual Report; DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department Annual Report and DeKalb County Government’s FY2001 First Quarter Financial Report. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

 

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

 

Mr. Hutcheson moved to approve a Resolution agreeing to acquire the parcels described in this Resolution for a sum not to exceed $147,069.00 and directs the Chairman to prepare and execute any and all documents necessary to prepare the acquired property for future county use including the demolition/removal of structures and transfer of the properties to the DeKalb County Public Building Commission by quit claim deed with reverter clause. Mrs. Tobias seconded the motion.

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Tobias, Mr. Steimel, Mr. Smith, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Morreale, Mr. Metzger, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Lyle, Mrs. Leifheit, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Hutcheson, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Haines, Mr. Guehler, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Dlabal, Dr. Conway, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Allen and Chairman Pritchard. One Member, Mr. Sands, voted nay. Twenty-one Members voted yea and one Member voted nay. Motion carried.

 

For new business, an item was added to the agenda. The County received a request for use of the second floor court room by a film production company. No action was taken - the Members felt there was not enough information and not enough time to consider the request prior to the requested date of March 23^rd, 2001.

Mrs. Leifheit moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Barr seconded the motion.

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

 

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DeKalb County Board Chairman

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DeKalb County Clerk

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