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County of Boone )
Boone County Board
4th day December Session
February 16, 2011
The County Board of Boone County in the State of Illinois convened in session at the
County Board room of the Boone County Administration Campus in the City of
Belvidere in Boone County on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, in the evening pursuant to
adjournment of January 19, 2011.
The Board was called to order by Vice-Chairman Newhouse and proceeded to the
dispatch of business. Prayer given by Cathy Ward. Members Present:
Robert Walberg, absent
Anthony Dini
Brad Fidder
Kenneth Freeman
Terri Glass, absent
Laura Guerin Hunt, absent
Paul Larson
Pat Mattison
Marshall Newhouse
Mike Schultz
Tricia Smith
Cathy Ward
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Paul Larson to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried.
Motion by Cathy Ward and second by Anthony Dini to approve the January 19, 2011,
Board minutes. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS & RECOGNITION
Vice-Chairman Newhouse read a letter from Judge Brendan Maher thanking the Board
and citizens of Boone County for the addition of the fourth Courtroom in Boone County.
Bill Pysson, 9592 Denver Drive, Belvidere, addressed the Board regarding the incentive
program offered to some County employees and asked the Board not to approve
Resolution 11-07 and questioned what savings the Board would see in offering this plan.
EXTENSION & EDUCATION
Gary Turner reported cuts were made and that Mr. Earl Mailand’s position was
eliminated effective immediately.
County Board Minutes – February 16, 2011 Page 2.
GROWTH DIMENSIONS
Mark Williams, Director of Growth Dimensions, gave an update of the activities of
Growth Dimensions for the past month.
COUNCIL ON AGING
Cathy Ward reported the State is 5 to 6 months late in payments to the Council.
CASA
Tricia Smith gave the monthly report of CASA.
PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING COMMITTEE – No motions.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Cathy Ward to approve the claims as presented.
Roll Call: 7-ayes; 2-nays (Freeman, Mattison); 3-absent (Walberg, Glass, Hunt). Motion
carried.
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Cathy Ward to approve Ordinance 11-07 offering a
Voluntary Retirement Incentive program for eligible County employees. Roll Call: 7-
ayes; 2-nays (Freeman, Mattison); 3-absent (Walberg, Glass, Hunt). Motion carried.
ROADS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
Motion by Ken Freeman and second by Paul Larson to approve Resolution 11-05
appropriating $750,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to pay for County maintenance
projects in 2011. Roll Call: 9-ayes; 0-nays; 3-absent (Walberg, Glass, Hunt). Motion
carried.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Motion by Pat Mattison and second by Paul Larson to approve Ordinance 11-08
amending Health Department fees charged to for-profit entities using the services of the
Department. Roll Call: 8-ayes; 0-nays; 1-abstained (Dini); 3 absent (Walberg, Glass,
Hunt). Motion carried.
Becky Tobin, Assistant to the Administrator, asked for and was granted Board approval
in applying for a grant for Animal Control which includes building improvements.
ADMINISTRATIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Brad Fidder to approve raffle application for The
Literacy Council. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Mike Schultz to approve raffle application for
Sisters City Association of Belvidere for recurring 50/50. Motion carried. Cathy Ward
abstained.
County Board Minutes – February 16, 2011 Page 3.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Brad Fidder to approve raffle application for
Sisters City Association of Belvidere for one time raffle. Motion carried. Cathy Ward
abstained.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Paul Larson to approve raffle application for
Belvidere Special Education Parent Staff Organization. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Tricia Smith to approve raffle application for
Belvidere Knights of Columbus. Motion carried. Cathy Ward abstained.
Anthony Dini reported a proposal to settle the collective bargaining agreement with the
FOP representing the Deputy Unit will be discussed and voted upon after the Executive
Session.
CITY-COUNTY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Motion by Cathy Ward and second by Mike Schultz to approve, contingent upon a like
vote of the Belvidere City Council, low bid from PDC Laboratories for groundwater
testing at Landfill #2 in the amount of $87,266.84 with the County’s share being
$43,633.42. Roll Call: 9-ayes; 0-nays; 3-absent (Walberg, Glass, Hunt). Motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Brad Fidder to approve the amended contract,
upon approval by the State’s Attorney, for a Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Plan through
the Southern Illinois University at no cost to the County.
Motion by Mike Schultz and seconded by Tricia Smith to amend the motion on the floor
to make approval contingent upon inserting the clause into the contract which would
allow the County to terminate the contract if the County is not provided a sum equal to
$25,000.00 via the Hazard Mitigation Grant and to allow the termination at no penalty or
cost to the County. Roll Call: 9-ayes; 0-nays; 3-absent (Walberg, Glass, Hunt). Motion
carried.
Motion as amended carried. Roll Call: 9-ayes; 0-nays; 3-absent (Walberg, Glass, Hunt).
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Paul Larson to recognize the employees and
members of the community who gave selflessly of themselves by donating their time and
or services during the blizzard of 2011 by assisting the citizens of Boone County and
providing added protection and safety to the residents. Motion carried.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Bill Hatfield thanked the County Board for approving the amended fees.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Ken Freeman reported they have completed the audit and had discussion on the annual
report.
County Board Minutes – February 16, 2011 Page 4.
UCCI
Anthony Dini reported the educational session will be next week for newly elected
County Board members.
911 BOARD
Tricia Smith reported the 911 Center is in the middle of being upgraded and they are
looking to either hire an employee or consulting firm to assist the 911 Center at no cost to
the County.
SCHEDULING OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
March 2nd Planning, Zoning & Building Committee 6:00 PM
March 8th Finance Committee 6:00 PM
March 1st Roads & Capital Improvements 6:00 PM
March 3rd Health & Human Services Committee 6:00 PM
March 7th Administrative & Legislative 6:00 PM
March 9th City-County Coordinating Committee 6:30 PM
March 10th Public Safety Committee 6:00 PM
Ken Terrinoni reported there will be a meeting with Medicom on March 3rd at 7:00 PM in
the County Board Room of the Administrative Campus.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Mike Schultz to go into Executive Session to
discuss collective bargaining. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Tricia Smith to go back into open session.
Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Brad Fidder to approve the following agreement
with the FOP Union representing the deputies unit listed as the joint supposal with the
five following conditions as presented on the January 26, 2011 County and FOP Union
Representatives Deputy Unit “Joint Supposal”. Roll Call: 6-ayes; 3-nays (Freeman,
Mattison, Ward); 3-absent (Walberg, Glass, Hunt). Motion carried.
On motion Board adjourned until March 16, 2011.
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County Board Chairman
Attest:
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Attest:
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County Clerk
BOONE COUNTY BOARD
EXECUTIVE SESSION
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Mike Schultz to go into executive session to
discuss collective bargaining. Motion carried.
Present:
Marshall Newhouse
Anthony Dini
Brad Fidder
Ken Freeman
Paul Larson
Pat Mattison
Mike Schultz
Tricia Smith
Cathy Ward
Michelle Courier, State’s Attorney
Ken Terrinoni, County Administrator
Pam McCullough, County Clerk
Ken Terrinoni reported on agreement with FOP representing the deputies and reached an
understanding of agreement with the County. The contract will be for three years and felt
that by agreeing at this level it will save the County money.
Anthony Dini reported both parties came to meeting wanting to accomplish something
and felt the agreement was fair to both sides.
Marshall Newhouse also spoke is support of the agreement and also felt both parties had
given on some of the things they had originally asked for.
Pat Mattison and Cathy Ward both spoke against the agreement and felt it was not fair to
other employees and the County.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Tricia Smith to go back into open session.
Motion carried.
