SEPTEMBER SESSION OF THE ROCK ISLAND COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS 2ND DAY OCTOBER 18, :30 P.M. COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN BOHNSACK PRESIDING

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1 SEPTEMBER SESSION OF THE MEMBERS 2ND DAY OCTOBER 18, :30 P.M. COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN BOHNSACK PRESIDING Invocation given by Sharon Sallows District 1. Don Johnston, Board Member from District 11, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Karen Kinney, County Clerk, called the roll: (Record) A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Bohnsack, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, J. M. McColl, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, S. Sallows, F. Schultz, V. Shelton, R. Simmer, J. R. Westpfahl TOTAL PRESENT 25 TOTAL ABSENT 0 OLD BUSINESS (None) NEW BUSINESS 2. Board Member Simmer moved to approve the September 20, 2011, County Board Minutes. Board Member Brandmeyer seconded. (Record) 3. Chairman Bohnsack stated the cutoff date for claims is October 31, 2011, at 4:30pm. Cut off date for credit cards is November 3, Board Member Shelton moved to approve the designated hours of Trick or Treat will be Monday, October 31, 2011, from 5pm until 8pm. Board Member Simmer seconded. Motion carried 5. Board Member Armstrong moved to waive the reading and approve the Proclamation regarding Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Board Member Harmon seconded. Proclamation PAGE 1

2 WHEREAS, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, in 2011, 1,500 Illinois women will be diagnosed as having breast cancer, the most common form of cancer in women; and WHEREAS, nearly 25 percent of women who develop breast cancer die from it because the disease is detected too late; and WHEREAS, only about 11 percent of breast cancers in Illinois are detected at the earliest and most curable stage, increasing the survival rate to approximately 96 percent; and WHEREAS, research shows that deaths from breast cancer could be reduced by at least 30 percent if women follow breast cancer screening recommendations, including routine mammography, regular examinations by a physician, and monthly self-examinations; and WHEREAS, mammography is the single best method for detecting breast cancer in women; and WHEREAS, to increase public understanding of this disease, Governor Quinn has proclaimed October, 2011 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Illinois. THEREFORE, I, James E. Bohnsack, do hereby Proclaim October Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Rock Island County. Dated this 18 th day of October, Chairman Bohnsack introduced Bill Stormer, Exelon Quad Cities Generating Station, who had requested to address the Board to give a report about the progress and safety of the Cordova Nuclear plant. Some of these changes include new construction improvements, training, testing and other necessary modifications recently completed to make the plant run more green, thus helping to keep the community safer and produce larger amounts of clean energy. Exelon takes the partnership with Rock Island County very seriously and plans to maintain that partnership to contribute to community benefits, local employment and economic growth for many years to come. FINANCE COMMITTEE - BOARD MEMBER BANASZEK - CHAIRPERSON 7. Board Member Banaszek moved to approve to waive the reading and approve the Resolution regarding General Fund for Compressor repairs, justice center tuck pointing and new jail data lines. Board Member Rockwell seconded PAGE 2

3 Board Member McColl moved to separate out the line item in the resolution to vote on the $1,823 compressor repair by itself and combine the other two for the tuck pointing and jail data lines together (showing below in bold). Board Member Rockwell seconded. RESOLUTION RE: GENERAL FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 TO PAY FOR COMPRESSOR REPAIRS, JUSTICE CENTER TUCKPOINTING, & NEW JAIL DATA LINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $137, BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 TO THE FOLLOWING: $1, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE $119, BUILDING & REMODELING >$5,000 $16, BUILDING & REMODELING >$5,000 SECTION 3. THIS RESERVATION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18 TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A roll call vote was taken. A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, F. Schultz, V. Shelton TOTAL YES 20 McColl, Simmer, Sallows, Westpfahl TOTAL NO PAGE 3

4 8. Board Member Banaszek moved to approve the compressor repair in the General Fund RESOLUTION in the amount of $1,823 (showing bold below). Board Member Rockwell seconded. RE: GENERAL FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 TO PAY FOR COMPRESSOR REPAIRS, JUSTICE CENTER TUCKPOINTING, & NEW JAIL DATA LINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $137, BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 TO THE FOLLOWING: $1, REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE $119, BUILDING & REMODELING >$5,000 $16, BUILDING & REMODELING >$5,000 SECTION 3. THIS RESERVATION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18 TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A roll call vote was taken. A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, J. M. McColl, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, S. Sallows, F. Schultz, V. Shelton, R. Simmer, J. R. Westpfahl TOTAL YES 24 TOTAL NO 0 9. Board Member Banaszek moved to approve a resolution authorizing a grant amendment for the Project NOW grant totaling $230,000. Board Member Moreno seconded PAGE 4

5 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND AMENDMENT OF DOWNSTATE OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the provision of public transportation service is essential to the people of Illinois; and WHEREAS, the Downstate Public Transportation Act authorizes the State of Illinois, acting by and through the Illinois Department of Transportation, to provide grants and make funds available to assist in the development of improved public transportation systems; and WHEREAS, grants for said funds will impose certain obligations upon the recipient, including provision by it of the local share of funds necessary to cover costs not covered by funds provided under the Downstate Public Transportation Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY; SECTION 1. That Rock Island County enters into a Downstate Public Transportation Operating Assistance Agreement, Contract No. 4127, Grant No. OP IL ( Agreement ) with the State of Illinois and amend such Agreement, if necessary, in order to obtain grant assistance under the provisions of the Downstate Public Transportation Act (30) ILCS 740/1 et seq.). SECTION 2. That James E. Bohnsack, County Board Chairman of Rock Island County is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement or its amendment(s) on behalf of Rock Island County for such assistance. SECTION 3. That James E. Bohnsack, County Board Chairman of Rock Island County is hereby authorized to provide such information and file such documents as may be required to perform the Agreement or its amendment(s) and to request and receive the grant funding. ADOPTED THIS 18 TH day of October, Board Member Banaszek moved to approve the requests to hire an Assistant State s Attorney at the appropriate scale, up to $62,000. Board Member Maranda seconded PAGE 5

6 11. Board Member Banaszek moved to waive the reading and approve the Transfers of Appropriation in 8 funds. Board Member Dueysen seconded. Board Member Armstrong moved to approve the previous roll call vote. Board Member Simmer seconded. A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, J. M. McColl, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, S. Sallows, F. Schultz, V. Shelton, R. Simmer, J. R. Westpfahl TOTAL YES 24 TOTAL NO Board Member Banaszek moved to waive the reading and approve the Delinquent Tax Resolution. Board Member McColl seconded. Rock Island County Board Resolution Re: Collection of Delinquent Tax WHEREAS, the County of Rock Island has undertaken a program to collect delinquent taxes and to perfect title to real property in cases where the taxes on the same have not been paid pursuant to 35 Illinois Compiled Statutes 200/21-90 and 200/21-260; and WHEREAS, pursuant to this program, the County of Rock Island has acquired an interest in the attached listing of real estate as described in certificate(s) on the attached listing, and WHEREAS, it appears to the Finance Committee that it would be to the best interest of the County to dispose of its interest in said property, and PAGE 6

7 WHEREAS, the attached listing of purchaser(s) has bid $5, County=s interest, such bid(s) having been presented to the Finance Committee, at the same time it has been determined by the Finance Committee and the Agent for the County, Joseph E. Meyer, that the County shall receive from such bid(s) $3, for its Certificate(s) of Purchase. The County Clerk shall receive $ for cancellation of Certificate(s) and to reimburse the Revolving Account that charges advanced from this account. The Auctioneer shall receive $0.00 for his services. The Recorder/Secretary of State shall receive $0.00 for recording. The remainder being the money due the Agent under his contract for services $2, The total paid by the purchaser(s) is $ THEREFORE, your Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the Chairperson of the County Board of Rock Island be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance of the County=s interest or authorize the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be, on the attached listing of real estate for the sum of $2, to be paid to the Treasurer of Rock Island County, Illinois, to be disbursed according to law. This Resolution to be effective for sixty (60) days from this date and any transaction between the attached parties not occurring within this period shall be null and void. ADOPTED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THIS 18 th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2011 Board Member Rockwell moved to approve the previous roll call vote. Board Member Simmer seconded. A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, J. M. McColl, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, S. Sallows, F. Schultz, V. Shelton, R. Simmer, J. R. Westpfahl TOTAL YES PAGE 7

8 TOTAL NO Board Member Banaszek moved to approve the Treasurer s Disbursements totaling $2,552, Board Member Dueysen seconded. Board Member Ballard moved to approve the previous roll call vote. Board Member Loftin seconded. A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, J. M. McColl, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, S. Sallows, F. Schultz, V. Shelton, R. Simmer, J. R. Westpfahl TOTAL YES 24 TOTAL NO Board Member Banaszek moved to approve the Claims of $1,631, plus late claims of $145, for a total of $1,777, Board Member Westpfahl seconded. Board Member Maranda moved to approve the previous roll call vote. Board Member Armstrong seconded. A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, J. M. McColl, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, S. Sallows, F. Schultz, V. Shelton, R. Simmer, J. R. Westpfahl TOTAL YES 24 TOTAL NO Board Member Banaszek moved to waive the reading and approve the 9 Resolutions. Board Member Jacobs seconded. RESOLUTION RE: GENERAL FUND WHEREAS, THE PRIOR APPROVED REDUCTION OF EXPENSE LINE ITEMS CAUSED OVER BUDGET SITUATIONS THAT WERE UNFORSEEN AT THAT TIME ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 FOR NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND PAGE 8

9 WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $15, BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 BACK TO THE FOLLOWING: $10, COMMUNICATION $5, WITNESS FEES SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, RESOLUTION RE: GENERAL FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 TO INCREASE JOB ACCESS & REVERSE COMMUTE & NEW FREEDOM OPERATING GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED TO PASS THROUGH TO PROJECT NOW AS AGREED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED JOB ACCESS & REVERSE COMMUTE & NEW FREEDOM OPERATING GRANT FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $16, TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED JOB ACCESS & REVERSE COMMUTE & NEW FREEDOM OPERATING GRANT FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 TO THE FOLLOWING: $ JRCO FEDERAL GRANT REVENUE JRCO $15, NFOA FEDERAL GRANT REVENUE NFOA PAGE 9

10 $ TRANSFER TO OTHER AGENCIES JRCO $15, TRANSFER TO OTHER AGENCIES NFOA SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, RESOLUTION RE: ANIMAL CONTROL FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE ANIMAL CONTROL FUND #113 TO PAY FOR SECURITY CAMERAS FROM A FUNDRAISER HELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS FROM THAT FUNDRAISER REVENUE IN THE ANIMAL CONTROL FUND #113 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $1, TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS RAISED BY HOLDING A FUNDRAISER IN THE ANIMAL CONTROL FUND #113 TO THE FOLLOWING: $1, CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PRIVATE SOURCE $1, MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT $1,000-$4,999 SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, RESOLUTION RE: GENERAL FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 COURT ADMINISTRATION TO COVER THE NEEDED CONFLICT ATTORNEYS & POSTAGE COSTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND PAGE 10

11 WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $76, TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 TO THE FOLLOWING: $70, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6, COMMUNICATIONS SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, RESOLUTION RE: GENERAL FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 LIQUOR COMM & GENERAL COUNTY TO COVER PUBLISHING & CELL PHONE COSTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $25, TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE GENERAL FUND #001 TO THE FOLLOWING: $ PUBLISHING $25, COMMUNICATIONS SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, RESOLUTION RE: LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND PAGE 11

12 WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND #127 TO PAY FOR A SHORTAGE DUE TO SHERIFF CAR DAMAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND #127 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $77.97 TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND #127 TO THE FOLLOWING: $ INSURANCE SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, RESOLUTION RE: HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND #135 TO COVER COSTS INCURRED IN THE GENERAL FUND TO PURCHASE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND #135 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $ TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND #135 TO THE FOLLOWING: $ TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, PAGE 12

13 RESOLUTION RE: HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND #135 TO COVER COSTS INCURRED IN THE NIABI ZOO FUND TO UPGRADE THE TRAIN TRACKS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND #135 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $60, TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND #135 TO THE FOLLOWING: $60, TRANSFER TO NIABI ZOO FUND SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, RESOLUTION RE: COUNTY CLERK DOCUMENT FUND WHEREAS, ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED IN THE COUNTY CLERK DOCUMENT FUND #145 TO COVER INCREASED COSTS OF VITAL RECORDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, AND WHEREAS, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE COUNTY CLERK DOCUMENT FUND #145 AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AN EMERGENCY EXISTS AS OUTLINED ABOVE. SECTION 2. AN AMOUNT OF $2, TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE COUNTY CLERK DOCUMENT FUND #145 TO THE FOLLOWING: $2, OFFICE SUPPLIES PAGE 13

14 SECTION 3. THIS RESOLUTION TO BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. DONE IN OPEN MEETING THIS 18TH DAY OF OCTOBER, Board Member Rockwell moved to approve the previous roll call vote. Board Member Simmer seconded. A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, J. M. McColl, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, S. Sallows, F. Schultz, V. Shelton, R. Simmer, J. R. Westpfahl TOTAL YES 24 TOTAL NO Board Member Banaszek moved to approve to lay the FY Budget on Display for 30 days. Board Member Rockwell seconded. Board Member Johnston was recognized. Mr. Johnston stated that he has concern being informed that there are Departments closing and jobs being eliminated and wanted to know who has the authority to do this? Where is this authority coming from? If we don t see the budget then we don t know. In particular, I received an extended letter from the Webmaster, whose position is being eliminated regarding the cost of eliminating her position will actually cost the County more. The meeting that was held regarding this position was backed up by department heads and Elected Officials. What else is being hidden in the budget that s being eliminated? I don t believe we should be laying this over if all of us have not seen it. Board Member Banaszek stated the budget is being printed and nothing is being hidden. Board Member Rockwell stated that this is the purpose of laying the budget on display.for all to view it and discuss concerns at the Budget meeting. Board Member Banaszek stated, If you were at the Budget meeting, Don, you would know, we gave a 48 hour advance notice of all meetings and you did not attend. Board Member Johnston stated, I am not voting in favor of putting this on display PAGE 14

15 Board Member Johnston votes no. 17. Board Member Maranda moved to approve the year 3 of the wage reopener settlement with AFSCME 2371 of 2% retroactive to December 1, Board Member Brandmeyer seconded. Board Members Sallows, McColl and Simmer vote NO. Board Member Meersman Abstained. 18. Board Member Banaszek moved to approve the Finance Committee Report. Board Member Sallows seconded. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE -- BOARD MEMBER LOFTIN -- CHAIRPERSON 19. Board Member Loftin moved to approve the IMRF Benefit Protection leave documentation. Board Member Banaszek seconded. Board Member Simmer votes NO. 20. Board Member Loftin moved to lay on display the two employee/procedure manual revisions. Board Member Langdon seconded. 21. Board Member Loftin moved to approve the Human Resources Committee Report. Board Member Simmer seconded. (Record) PAGE 15

16 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE -- BOARD MEMBER HARMON CHAIRPERSON 22. Board Member Harmon moved to waive the reading and approve the Zoning Board of Appeals findings of fact and the 2012 Highway Program, as presented. Board Member Maranda seconded. REQUEST FOR REZONING Case: RZ Re: THOMAS & CASSANDRA STEFFEN The Rock Island County Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing at the request of THOMAS & CASSANDRA STEFFEN to consider a rezoning from AG-1, Agricultural Preservation District, to AG-2, General Agricultural District on the following described property: Address: th St N, Hillsdale Il Legal Description: Tax Parcel Number 63, SA Lot 403, SA Maps Sheet 7, Supplemental for 1990, T19N R3E 4 th PM, Canoe Creek Township, Rock Island County, Illinois WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 5th, 2011 at the Rock Island County Office Building, Third Avenue, Rock Island Il and voted to recommend to the Rock Island County Board that the rezoning request be approved. The vote was as follows: Chairman Deloose - Aye; Mr. Leftwich - Aye; Mr. Ryckeart - Aye; Mr. Maranda - Aye; and Mr. Van Daele - Aye. The following findings of fact are based upon the evidence, documentation and testimony presented in open meeting at the Public Hearing: 1. The existing use of property within the general area of the property in question is agricultural. 2. The zoning classification within the general area of the property in question is AG-1, Agricultural Preservation District. 3. The trend of development is agricultural. 4. The lower portion of the property is in the floodplain, Zone AE. 5. The request is somewhat consistent with the Rock Island County Land Use Plan and maps. 6. The LESA number is There were no objectors present. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rock Island County Board that the rezoning from AG-1, Agricultural Preservation District, to AG-2, General Agricultural District on the property herein described be and the same is approved PAGE 16

17 ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF OCTOBER 2011 BY THE. REQUEST FOR REZONING Case: RZ Re: JOHN FERREL The Rock Island County Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing at the request of JOHN FERREL to consider a rezoning from R-1, Single Family Dwelling District, to B-3, Community Business District on the following described property: Legal Description: Tax Parcel Number 263-D, SA Lot 326, SA Maps Sheet 25, Supplemental for 2006, T17N R1E 4 th PM, Hampton Township, Rock Island County, Illinois WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals met on October 5th, 2011 at the Rock Island County Office Building, Third Avenue, Rock Island Il and voted to recommend to the Rock Island County Board that the rezoning request be approved. The vote was as follows: Chairman Deloose - Aye; Mr. Leftwich - Aye; Mr. Ryckeart - Aye; Mr. Maranda - Aye; and Mr. Van Daele - Aye. The following findings of fact are based upon the evidence, documentation and testimony presented in open meeting at the Public Hearing: 1. The existing use of property within the general area of the property in question is commercial and a large religious institution. 2. The trend of development is towards Higher Density with small commercial buildings. 3. The zoning classification within the general area of the property in question is R-1, Single Family Dwelling District and the property is adjoined by B-3 Community Business District. 4. The request is consistent with the Rock Island County Land Use Plan and maps. 5. There were no objectors present. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rock Island County Board that the rezoning from R-1, Single Family Dwelling District, to B-3, Community Business District on the property herein described be and the same is approved. ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF OCTOBER 2011 BY THE. REPORT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF ROCK ISLAND, COUNTY RELATIVE TO A HIGHWAY PROGRAM FOR 2012 According to the provisions set forth in the County Procedural Manual, the Public Works committee respectfully submits the following Highway Program for PAGE 17

18 1. Pavement Preservation of constructing a thin Hot Mix or Warm Mix Asphalt overlay or a Micro-surface treatment over various roads throughout the County. This work will be paid from the County Motor Fuel Tax Funds. 2. Construct a new Double Box Culvert for Copperas Creek on County Highway 19. The project is estimated to cost $150,000.00, which will be paid from the County Bridge Fund. 3. The County will be participating with Road Districts and Villages in the construction of various drainage structures with monies from the County Bridge Fund. 4. The Department will also be doing general maintenance work on all roads under the department s jurisdiction along with the maintenance of approximately five (5) miles of levees in the Hillsdale and Zuma-Canoe Creek Special Services Areas. A roll call vote was taken. A. Armstrong, S. Ballard, P. Banaszek, J. Brandmeyer, N. Camlin, V. Dueysen, G. Freeman, K. Harmon, D. Jacobs, D. Johnston, E. Langdon, L. Loftin, K. Maranda, V. Mayberry, J. M. McColl, S. Meersman, P. Moreno, H. Perez, T. Rockwell, S. Sallows, F. Schultz, V. Shelton, R. Simmer, J. R. Westpfahl TOTAL YES 24 TOTAL NO Board Member Harmon moved to approve the Public Works Committee Report. Board Member Simmer seconded. (Record) GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBER BALLARD CHAIRPERSON PAGE 18

19 24. Board Member Ballard moved to waive the reading and approve the First Time Home Buyer Program documents. (Inc. by Ref.) Board Member Banaszek seconded. 25. Board Member Ballard moved to lay on display the procedure/employee manual revisions. Board Member McColl seconded. Board Member Johnston was recognized. Mr. Johnston stated, that this employee manual revision is much of the same as the budget being placed on display that eliminates the purchasing department. I am not voting to place this revision on display. Board Member Johnston votes no. 26. Board Member Ballard moved to approve the Governmental Affairs Committee Report. Board Member Banaszek seconded. (Record) HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE - BOARD MEMBER MEERSMAN CHAIRPERSON 27. Board Member Meersman moved to approve the request to hire replacement employees and 16 step increases, as presented. Board Member Sweat seconded. 1 Part time LPN 2 Part time CNA s 1 Full time CNA 1 Part time Activity Aid PAGE 19

20 28. Board Member Meersman moved to enter into Phase I of an Agreement with Gabelmann Accounting for financial reporting at Hope Creek Care. Board Member Westpfahl seconded. 29. Board Member Meersman moved to approve the Health & Human Services Committee Report. Board Member Moreno seconded. (Record) ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBER FREEMAN CHAIRPERSON 30. Board Member Freeman moved to approve the purchase a compressor for a walk-in cooler at $1,823. Board Member Langdon seconded. 31. Board Member Freeman moved to approve the Courthouse Door Replacement at $6,530. Board Member Jacobs seconded. Board Member Camlin abstained. 32. Board Member Freeman moved to approve the Tuck pointing of the Justice Center at $119,500 and Data Lines at $16,400. Board Member Rockwell seconded. Board member Rockwell asked, Can we get reimbursed the $119,500 from the Public Building Commission? Chairman Bohnsack stated, Yes. We don t own the Justice Center, we are leasing it we now own the Jail PAGE 20

21 Board Member Johnston wanted to inform everyone that Moline Township received $30,000 in grant money to pay for assistance for those that are struggling to pay their mortgage payments, food, utilities and other necessary living expenses. He encouraged those that qualify to apply. 33. Board Member Freeman moved to approve to purchase replacement vehicles for the Probation Officers, as required under union contract, from the Probation Service Fees Fund. Board Member Langdon seconded. Board Member McColl voted No. 34. Board Member Freeman moved to approve the budgeted items for Information Systems, as presented. Board Member Shelton seconded. Contract maintenance renewals and the virtualization project Phase 1, as budgeted, at a cost of $36,000 this fiscal year and $24,594 next fiscal year. 35. Board Member Freeman moved to approve the Administration Committee Reports. Board Members Maranda and Rockwell seconded. 36. Karen Kinney, County Clerk, read the communications report. Board Member Simmer moved to approve the communications. Board Member Armstrong seconded. (Record) 37. Board Member Maranda moved to approve the Per Diem. Board Members Banaszek and Westpfahl seconded. (Record) PAGE 21

22 The next regular meeting of the County Board will be Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 5:30 P.M. County Board Chairman Bohnsack declared the meeting recessed. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, KK:rh KAREN KINNEY COUNTY CLERK AND CLERK OF THE PAGE 22