REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING WINNEBAGO COUNTY BOARD MARCH 8, 2012

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1 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING WINNEBAGO COUNTY BOARD MARCH 8, Chairman Christiansen called to order the Regular Adjourned Meeting of the Winnebago County Board for Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:03 P.M. 2. Chairman Christiansen announced the following Agenda Changes: Under Public Participation Add one speaker: 1. Roland Poska Pro 4 th of July 3. Roll Call: 25 Present and 3 Absent (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent). 4. L. C. Wilson gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND/OR PROCLAMATIONS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. Awards - None Presentation -Winnebago County Deputy Frank A. Pobjecky recently received two awards for his outstanding service to the community. The VFW voted him Officer Of The Year and the Illinois Sheriff s Association voted him Deputy Of The Year. Deputy Pobjecky expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the recognition and for the support he has received from Sheriff Meyers and Chief Deputy Ditzler as well as from the community. -Joseph P. Bruscato spoke of Deferred Prosecution Programs and introduced Kane County State s Attorney Joe McMahon who made a power point presentation of their Second Chance Program, which has been successfully utilized in Kane County since Additional information was presented, by Michelle Halbesma Diversion Program Coordinator for Kane County. Discussion by Chairman Christiansen, Ekberg, Biondo, Horstman, Pollack, Gasparini, Jury, Wilson, Tassoni, Sweeney, Strathman, Gambino and Cabello. Proclamations - None

2 Public Participation - Roland Poska invited everyone to attend his show at the Rockford Art Museum on May 6 th. He also extended an early invitation to attend a variety of 4 th of July festivities beginning at 7:00 A.M. on the 4 th. MINUTES 6. Chairman Christiansen entertained a motion to approve the County Board Minutes from the February 9, 2012 meeting and to layover the Minutes from the February 23, 2012 meeting. Kinnison made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Pollack. Motion was approved by a voice vote. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS 7. County Clerk Margie M. Mullins Submitted the Items Listed Below as Correspondence Which Were Placed on File by Chairman Christiansen: A. County Clerk Mullins submitted from ComEd a letter (with maps) of notification of their intention to perform vegetation management activities in Winnebago County (Circuits R8001, R8007, R8008, R8009 and R8883) during the time period of March through August, B. County Clerk Mullins submitted from ComEd a letter (with maps) of notification of their Intention to perform vegetation management activities in Winnebago County (Circuits R8886, R8873 and R8885). C. County Clerk Mullins submitted from Comcast a letter regarding changes to the Comcast channel line-up. D. County Clerk Mullins submitted from Winnebago County Recorder Nancy L. McPherson the Monthly Report for February, Wilson offered a thank you to everyone who took part in the, very successful, events honoring Black History Month the last week-end in February. He also spoke of the Tax Cycle Report he provided to everyone, which included an expected savings in postage of approximately $14,500. Chairman Christiansen spoke of the success of the week-end events and the personal enjoyment he experienced at each of the events (involving the Tuskegee Airmen and Montford Point Marines); he congratulated Mr. Wilson and his committee for their success. Strathman thanked Wilson and his committee for his dedication to provide such a successful week-end of events.

3 Wescott spoke of achieving the High Performance Status (94%) for the Winnebago County Housing Authority and the launch of a new web-site for the Housing Authority. They can also now be found on facebook. Chairman Christiansen offered his thanks and congratulations to Wescott, the Board and staff for doing an outstanding job and achieving the score of 94% out of 100%. Chairman Christiansen spoke of the distribution to all board members of a disk and an Executive Summary of the landfill application for their use. In addition, the collection process is working well; collecting just over $800,000 at this point. Parvin spoke of phone calls she received regarding the removal and replacement of infected Ash trees in District 4. Residents are questioning the kinds of trees that will be used for the replacement. County Engineer Vanderwirff explained that throughout April and May, each tree removed will be replaced with either Kentucky Coffee Tree, Honey Locust and Hackberry. CONSENT AGENDA 8. Chairman Christiansen entertained a motion to approve the Consent Agenda for March 8, 2012 (Leaves of Absence and Raffle Report). Gambino moved for the approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Guevara. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of all members present. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 9. Biondo moved for the approval of Budget Amendment , seconded by Guevara. Motion was approved by a unanimous vote of all members present. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) Discussion by Chairman Christiansen and Deputy Director Hughes. 10. Biondo moved for the approval of Agenda Items C. through S. (as indicated below), seconded by Mullins. Motion was approve by a unanimous vote of all members present. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) C. An Ordinance To Abate The Federal Aid Matching Tax Alternate Bond (1999 Series A) Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the D. An Ordinance To Abate The Motor Fuel Tax Alternate Bond (1999 Series B) Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the E. An Ordinance To Abate The 2002 Sales Tax Alternate Bond Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the February 23, 2012 meeting

4 F. An Ordinance To Abate The 2003B Refinancing Alternate Bond Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the February 23, 2012 meeting G. An Ordinance To Abate The 2003D Capital Improvement Alternate H. An Ordinance To Abate The Federal Aid Matching Tax And Motor Fuel Tax Alternate Bond (2004 Series A) Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the I. An Ordinance To Abate The Surcharge Alternate Revenue Bond (Series 2004B) Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the J. An Ordinance To Abate The 2005A Public Safety Sales Tax Alternate K. An Ordinance To Abate The 2006A Public Safety Sales Tax Alternate L. An Ordinance To Abate The Federal Aid Matching Tax And Motor Fuel Tax Alternate Bond (2006 Series B) Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the M. An Ordinance To Abate The 2006C State Income Tax Alternate Bond Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the February 23, 2012 meeting N. An Ordinance To Abate The 2006E Public Safety Sales Tax Alternate O. An Ordinance To Abate The Federal Aid Matching Tax And Motor Fuel Tax Alternate Bond (2007 Series A) Property Tax Levy For the Year 2011 laid over from the P. An Ordinance To Abate The 2009A Winnebago County Alternate Q. An Ordinance To Abate The 2010A Winnebago County Alternate R. An Ordinance To Abate The 2010C Winnebago County Alternate S. An Ordinance To Abate The 2011B Public Safety Sales Tax Alternate LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE 11. Sweeney moved for the approval of a Resolution Opposing HB 5167 (Ammunition Tax) and HB 5831 (Firearm Registry), seconded by Guevara. Discussion by Sweeney, Cabello, Webster, Hawks and Jury. Motion was approved by a roll call vote of 22 yes and 3 no votes, with 3 absent. (Duckett, Hawks and Wilson voted no.) (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.)

5 ZONING COMMITTEE 12. No Report. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13. Ekberg moved for the approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Preparation and Execution of a Modification and Extension of Time of the Loan Agreement with Spare Time Lawn Care, LLC, seconded by Gambino. Discussion by Schultz. Schultz made a motion to eliminate the elimination of additional interest during this deferral period, seconded by Pollack. Discussion by Pollack, Gambino, Webster, Horstman, Wilson, Ekberg and Tassoni. Motion was denied by a roll call vote of 2 yes and 23 no votes, with 3 absent. (Biondo, Cabello, Duckett, Ekberg, Fiduccia, Gambino, Gasparini, Goral, Guevara, Hawks, Hoffman, Horstman, Jury, Kinnison, Mullins, Owano, Parvin, Strathman, Sweeney, Tassoni, Webster, Wescott and Wilson voted no.) (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) Main motion was approved by a voice vote. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) PUBLIC WORKS 14. Jury made a motion to approve (12-008) a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order for the Bell School Road Resurfacing Project, seconded by Cabello. Motion was approved by a voice vote. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) 15. Jury moved to approve (12-009) a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order for the Resurfacing Project of Shirland Road & the Meridian Road Bridge, seconded by Owano. Motion was approved by a voice vote. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) 16. Jury read in for the first reading of (12-010) an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 50 Article IV Surface Water Management Section (C) General Requirements of the Winnebago County Code Regulating Surface Water Management Within Winnebago County. 17. Jury moved for the approval of (12-011) a Resolution to Award a Bid for the 2012 County General Letting, seconded by Owano. Discussion by County Engineer Vanderwerff, Schultz and Cabello. Motion was approved by a voice vote. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) 18. Jury moved for the approval of (12-012) a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement Between the County of Winnebago and Stanteec Consulting Corporation for Services to Develop a HMGP Grant Application for Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, seconded by Gambino. Motion was approved by a voice vote. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) 19. Jury moved for the approval of (12-013) a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement Between the County of Winnebago and Dixon Engineering, Inc. for Technical Services for Shop Surface Preparation and

6 Prime Coat Application Inspection at the Fabrication Shop for the Baxter Road Area Water Tower, seconded by Horstman. Discussion by County Engineer Vanderwerff and Gambino. Motion was approved by a voice vote. (Barrios, Logan and Redd were absent.) 20. No Report. 21. No Report. 22. None OPERATIONS COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 23. Webster spoke about the Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day in Springfield. There was a very controlled rally and march to the Capital. He also spoke of a 4H Shooting Sports Program for children and asked for volunteers to teach. 24. Deputy States Attorney Kurlinkus spoke of the Landfill Expansion Project and the need to refrain from commenting to anyone on this issue, as it could jeopardize the ability to vote on the issue. Social media is also to be considered in this regard. Goral reminded everyone to also refrain from talking with family and friends about this issue as it could appear on facebook without your knowledge. Gambino asked if the board members would be allowed to attend the public hearings that will occur in April. Deputy States Attorney Kurlinkus said that they could, but it is imperative that they remain neutral in all regards. 25. Chairman Christiansen wished everyone one a happy and safe St. Patrick s Day and thanked everyone for being outstanding board members. 26. Chairman Christiansen entertained a motion to adjourn. Sweeney moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Gasparini. Motion was approved by a voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margie M. Mullins Winnebago County Clerk lb