COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

April 21, 2010

The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll. Those Members present were Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary and Chairman Tobias. One Member was absent, Mr. Haines. Twenty three Members were present and one was absent.

Chairman Tobias asked Mrs. De Fauw to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Ms. Fauci moved to approve the Minutes of March 17, 2010. Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

Ms. Vary moved to approve the Agenda and Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS

SAFE House Grand Opening was this evening 4-7 p.m. Chairman Tobias mentioned how the building was renovated and furnished with exceptional generosity from the community.

Chairman Tobias recognized the County Employee Service Awards for the month of April 2010.

APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Tobias recommended the following appointments: Regional Plan Commission- Linda Swenson, Primary Representative and Roger Bosworth, Secondary Representative for the Village of Waterman, for terms of three years, until April 1, 2013; Jerry Thompson, Primary Representative and Anita Sorensen, Secondary Representative for the Village of Malta, for terms of two years, until April 1, 2012; Kathleen Curtis, Primary Representative and Suzanne Fahnestock, Secondary Representative for the Village of Maple Park, for terms of three years, until April 1, 2013; Derek Hiland, Primary Representative and Rudy Espiritu, Secondary Representative for the City of DeKalb, for terms of three years, until April 1, 2013; Frank Altmaier, Primary Representative for the Village of Kingston, for a term of one year, until April 1, 2011; Cooperative Extension Unit- John Emerson, appointed for a term of four years, until February 1, 2012; DeKalb County Farmland Assessment Review Committee- Kent Wesson, reappointed for a term of three years, until April 30, 2013.

Motion

Mr. Todd moved to approve the appointments as presented and Larry Anderson seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR MAY 2010

1. DeKalb County Board of Review --1 position
2. Rehab & Nursing Center Operating Board --1 position

PERSONS TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR

There were no persons requesting time to speak to Agenda Items at the appropriate time.

PROCLAMATION

P2010-01: April As National County Government Month

Chairman Tobias read a proclamation declaring April 2010 National County Government Month.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance R2010-09: Hanson Special Use Permit Request for a Landscaping Business

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance to allow the operation of a landscaping business on property located at 3772 East Sandwich Road in Sandwich Township, said property being zoned A-1, Agricultural District. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

Resolution 2010-19: License Renewal for a Landfill Operation

Motion

Ken Andersen moved to approve an Ordinance to renew the County license to operate a sanitary landfill on a 88-acre site located east of Somonauk Road, immediately south of I-88, in unincorporated Cortland Township, DeKalb County, as described in the application filed February 5, 2010, referenced herein and attached hereto. The renewal is for the period of May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011 for Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. There Chairman of the DeKalb County hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents for said license. Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Resolution 2010-12: Updated Family Medical Leave Act Policy

Motion

Mr. Hulseberg moved to approve a Resolution to adopt the updated Family Medical Leave Act Policy including wording changed for clarity and conformity, and also include domestic partners of the same sex. Ms. Vary seconded the motion.

Motion to Strike

Mr. Newport moved to strike footnote #1, page 1, from the policy. Larry Anderson seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called a roll call for on the motion. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Emerson, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stuckert and Mr. Todd. Those Members voting nay were Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary and Chairman Tobias. Eleven Members voted yea and twelve Members voted nay. Motion failed.

Motion to Amend

Mr. Oncken moved to amend footnote #1, page 1, amending the term "domestic partner" and to include the term "opposite sex". Mr. Walt seconded the motion.

Motion to Withdrawal

Mr. Oncken withdrew his motion to amend in order for the Resolution to be sent back to committee.

Motion to Send Back to Committee

Mr. Chambliss moved to send the Resolution back to committee. Ken Andersen seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair called for a voice vote on sending the Resolution back to committee. A majority of the Members voted yea. Motion carried.

Claims

Motion

Mr. Hulseberg moved to approve the Claims presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,162,428.38; Emergency Claims in the amount of $43,134.52; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,289,519.57 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $317,448.04 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $4,212,530.51. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the claims. Those Members voting yea were Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Larry Anderson, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, Mr. Metzger, Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary and Chairman Tobias. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials

Motion

Mr. Hulseberg moved to place on file the following reports of County officials; Cash and Investments in County Banks -- March 31, 2010; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports--March 2010; Public Defender's Report-- February and March 2010; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report -- February and March 2010; Jail Population Report --February and March 2010; 2009 Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) Annual Report; and Annual Coroner's Report covering January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair called for a voice vote on the reports of county officials. All Members present voted yea. Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

There were no items of old or new business.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Ms. Turner moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Walt seconded the motion.