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County of Boone )
Boone County Board
3rd day December Session
January 19, 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, January 19, 2011, in the evening pursuant to
adjournment of December 15, 2010.
The Board was called to order by the Chairman and proceeded to the dispatch of
business. Prayer given by Marshall Newhouse. Members Present:
Bob Walberg, Chairman
Anthony Dini
Kenneth Freeman
Terri Glass
Laura Hunt
Paul Larson
Pat Mattison
Marshall Newhouse
Mike Schultz
Tricia Smith
Cathy Ward
Motion by Laura Hunt and second by Marshall Newhouse to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Paul Larson to approve the minutes of the
December 15, 2010, Board meeting. Motion carried. Mattison abstained.
APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Walberg asked for consent for the appointment of Brad Fidder as County
Board Member from District 1. Motion by Mike Schultz and second by Marshall
Newhouse to approve. Roll Call: 8-ayes; 3-nays (Freeman, Mattison, Ward). Motion
carried.
GROWTH DIMENSIONS
Mark Williams, Executive Director of Growth Dimensions, gave the monthly report of
activities for Growth Dimensions.
County Board Minutes – January 19, 2011 Page 2.
COUNCIL ON AGING
Cathy Ward reported the Council on Aging Board is in serious financial situation since
the State is 5 months behind in payment.
CASA
Sarah Ponitz gave the monthly report for CASA.
PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING COMMITTEE
Motion by Marshall Newhouse and second by Terri Glass to approve proposed revisions
to Section 3.13 Floodplain Overlay District (FPO) reflecting the adoption of new FEMA
Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Chairman Walberg reported he will abstain from discussion
and voting on this issue since he is a landowner of property this affects. Anthony Dini
also reported he will abstain from voting. Roll Call: 10-ayes; 0-nays; 2-abstained (Dini,
Walberg). Motion carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Cathy Ward to approve the claims as presented.
Motion by Tricia Smith and second by Marshall Newhouse to remove claim 65-532 in
the amount of $7,275.00 from the list and vote on it separately. Motion carried.
Motion by Terri Glass and second by Laura Hunt to postpone approval of claims to later
in the meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Marshall Newhouse to approve interfund transfer
from the Planning Fund to the Employee Health Fund in the amount of $9,552.00. This
is a budgeted item. Roll Call: 12-ayes; 0-nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Laura Hunt to approve interfund transfer from the
General Fund to the 2008A Bond Fund in the amount of $84,349.00. This is a budgeted
item. Roll Call: 12-ayes; 0-nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Cathy Ward to approve interfund transfer from the
General Fund to the Planning Fund in the amount of $25,000.00. This is a budgeted item.
Roll Call: 12-ayes; 0-nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Marshall Newhouse to approve interfund transfer
from the General Fund to the Building Fund in the amount of $30,000.00. This is a
budgeted item. Roll Call: 12-ayes; 0-nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Laura Hunt to approve interfund transfer from the
Highway Fund to the Employee Health Fund in the amount of $90,144.00. This is a
budgeted item. Roll Call: 11-ayes; 1-nay (Freeman). Motion carried.
The Board took a 15 minute recess for members to review the claims listing since some
Board members had not received the list.
County Board Minutes – January 19, 2011 Page 3.
Meeting resumed.
Roll call to approve claims as amended: 9-ayes; 3-nays (Freeman, Glass, Mattison).
Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Paul Larson to approve payment of $7,275.00 for
Line Item 65-532 claim. Roll Call: 8-ayes; 2-nays (Freeman, Mattison); 1-Present
(Glass); 1-abstained (Smith). Motion carried.
ROADS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
Motion by Laura Hunt and second by Paul Larson to approve Resolution 11-02 to place
weight restrictions of various axle vehicles on County roads and highways, known as
spring postings. Motion carried by voice vote.
Motion by Laura Hunt and second by Marshall Newhouse to approve Resolution 11-03
requesting consent of the Department of Transportation to the reappointment of the
incumbent County Engineer Rich Lundin. Motion carried by voice vote.
Motion by Laura Hunt and second by Marshall Newhouse to approve final payment to
Rockford Structures Construction Company in the amount of $5,000.00 contingent upon
receipts of any and all outstanding lien waivers. Laura Hunt reported that one of the
lights in front of the building was not working.
Motion by Marshall Newhouse to amend the motion to pay $2,500.00. Motion failed due
to no second.
Anthony Dini reported on the light situation and recommended to hold payment. After
discussion, motion by Ken Freeman and second by Anthony Dini to call the question.
Roll Call Vote: 2-ayes (Walberg, Larson); 9-nays. Motion failed.
Laura Hunt asked the Board for any new items to add to the list for economic
development and give to Ken Terrinoni.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE – No motions.
ADMINISTRATIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Ken Freeman to approve raffle application for
Belvidere Fellowship Ministries. Motion carried. Glass abstained.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Cathy Ward to approve raffle application for
Belvidere Youth Baseball. Motion carried. Dini abstained.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Terri Glass to approve John Peck Benefit raffle
application. Motion carried.
County Board Minutes – January 19, 2011 Page 4.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Marshall Newhouse to approve Resolution 11-01
State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Program for a fee of $13,000.00. This is a
budgeted item. Roll Call: 12-ayes; 0-nays. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Tricia Smith to approve tentative agreement with
Teamsters Local 325 and the Animal Control Department. Ken Terrinoni reported terms
of the agreement were no pay raise and clarification of comp time and overtime. Roll
Call: 11-ayes; 1-present (Glass). Motion carried.
CITY-COUNTY COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Cathy Ward reported Ida Public Library Board will be attending their next meeting on
February 9th and reported on the possibility of County residents getting library cards.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Tricia Smith to approve Amendment No. 8 to
Management Operating Agreement with ARAMARK to provide food and laundry
services to the Boone County Jail with prices effective October 1, 2010 through
September 30, 2011. This is a budgeted item. Anthony Dini also reported that Lt. Hare
negotiated lower fees in laundry and food services and we will receive a credit retroactive
to October lst. Roll Call: 12-ayes; 0-nays. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
Ken Freeman reported the committee had a report on the audit and discussed new
benches for purchase.
UCCI
Anthony Dini reported the Spring Legislative Conference for UCCI will be held on
March 29th and 30th.
CITIZENS CORP
Chairman Walberg reported the EMA Corrdinator will hold a class for weather spotting
on February l4th and anyone interested is encouraged to attend. He also reported that
tags are available for the dog park.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Marshall Newhouse reported the Health Board is actively working to make any possible
cuts for a balanced budget. It was noted they do have reserves available but the intent is
to cut back instead of going into the reserves. They are moving forward on replacing the
Administrator.
NEW BUSINESS – Wind Farm Project
Marshall Newhouse reported a meeting was held today regarding a wind farm project in
the northeastern part of Boone County. Representatives of a large corporation are
looking for commitment of land for up to a 200 mega watt wind farm project. The
project would involve about 34 landowners on 6200 acres with 70-80 large turbines or
135 small turbines.
County Board Minutes – January 19, 2011 Page 5.
SCHEDULING OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 2nd Planning, Zoning & Building 6:00 PM
February 3rd Health & Human Services Committee 6:00 PM
February 10th Public Safety Committee 6:00 PM
February 7th Administrative & Legislative 6:00 PM
February 1st Roads & Capital Improvements 6:00 PM
February 8th Finance Committee 6:00 PM
February 9th City-County Coordinating Committee 6:30 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Paul Larson to go into executive session to
discuss collective bargaining and review of closed session minutes. Motion carried.
Motion by Paul Larson and second by Anthony Dini to go back into open session.
Motion carried.
Motion by Marshall Newhouse and second by Anthony Dini to open County Board
executive session minutes of July 21, 2010 and August 18, 2010 and to keep all others
closed. Motion carried.
Motion by Anthony Dini and second by Mike Schultz to open executive session minutes
of the Administrative & Legislative Committee meeting of October 4, 2010 and to keep
the remainder committee meeting minutes closed. Motion carried.
Terri Glass recommended the Board to review all executive session minutes that still
remain closed.
On motion Board adjourned until February 16, 2011. Motion carried.
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County Board Chairman
Attest:
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County Clerk
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