UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State of Illinois ) )SS County of Boone) Boone County Board 13th day December Session November 19, 2012 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 Monday, November 19, 2012, in the evening pursuant to adjournment of October 17, 2012. The Board was called to order by the Chairman and proceeded to the dispatch of business. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and an invocation was given by Marshall Newhouse. Members Present: Bob Walberg, Chairman Brad Fidder Kenneth Freeman Terri Glass Ken Grzybowski Laura Hunt Karl Johnson-absent Paul Larson Marshall Newhouse Mike Schultz Cathy Ward Motion by Marshall Newhouse and second by Brad Fidder to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Brad Fidder second by Ken Grzybowski to approve the minutes of the October 17 th board meeting. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS & RECOGNITION Chairman Bob Walberg recognized six members that will be leaving the board with kind words and a plaque. The members leaving are Pat Mattison, Anthony Dini, Laura Hunt, Terri Glass, Ken Grzybowski and Marshall Newhouse. He thanked them for their fine service and they were given a round of applause. Chairman Walberg recommended appointing Ray Morse to the Housing Authority for a term to expire January, 2015; Royce Harnish to Fire Protection District #5 for a term to
County Board Minutes November 19, 2012 Page 2 expire the first Monday in May, 2014; Lannette M. Walter and Doug Chapman to the Ethics Commission for terms to expire June 30, 2013. Motion to consent made by Marshall Newhouse and second by Brad Fidder. Motion carried by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Pysson, 9592 Denver Dr., Belvidere, came forward to express his concerns at the large salary increase proposed for the County Administrator. He requested that Mr. Terrinoni s increase be limited to 5% like the other department heads. GROWTH DIMENSIONS Mark Williams thanked all of the board members that are leaving for their support. Mr. Williams gave a rundown on the 4 th quarter enterprise zone report. He mentioned some new businesses opening in Belvidere. He attended a celebration at Chrysler where a Dodge Dart was presented to the city for the Police Chief to use for ceremonial purposes. Food was also delivered to the food bank in Capron which was donated by Chrysler and the UAW. COUNCIL ON AGING Cathy Ward reported finances are in better shape than other years. They have received some generous donations. She reported $20,000 was made at the Jewels to Jeans fundraiser. She announced dates that Culver s and Applebee s would participate by donating a percentage of their business. CASA Ken Grzybowski gave the monthly report. BOARD OF HEALTH Marshall Newhouse said they were gearing up for the flu season estimating the amount of vaccine needed. They discussed areas where the Health Department may be able to generate revenue. RREDD Bob Walberg said a balanced budget was approved for 2013. The Sustainability Grant was reviewed. GENERAL CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Paul Larson and second by Brad Fidder to approve the transfers as presented in the consent agenda. Roll call: 10-ayes; 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. Laura Hunt said there were no Road Projects Terri Glass said there were three raffles that were approved by the raffle administrators. (Please see attached for matters pertaining to the General Consent Agenda)
County Board Minutes November 19, 2012 Page 3 STANDING COMMITTEES PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING No motions. FINANCE, TAXATION & SALARIES Motion by Paul Larson and second by Cathy Ward to approve the claims as presented. Motion by Cathy Ward and second by Paul Larson to amend the motion to include Bond Payment, Bond Registration Fee, the allocations for Growth Dimensions, Casa, Tourism and the Health Insurance payment. Motion carried by voice vote. Roll Call on the amended motion: 8-ayes; 2-nays (Freeman, Glass); 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. Motion by Paul Larson and second by Cathy Ward to approve Resolution 12-35 reappointing the Supervisor of Assessments. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Paul Larson and second by Mike Schultz to approve Ordinance 12-32 Annual Budget Appropriation and Levy Ordinance. There was discussion with Ken Freeman stating that he cannot support the budget because it does not reflect what he is hearing from the taxpaying citizens. He went on to explain. Cathy Ward said she feels it not right that the Probation Department receives higher raises then the other departments and again said she does not approve using Public Sales Tax money. Terri Glass feels the County just cannot afford the amount of Mr. Terrinoni s raise and also agrees with Ms. Ward on the raises for the Probation Department. Marshall Newhouse pointed out that with not having raises in the last 4 years the increase averages out to 2.5% per year. Bob Walberg said the raise was an act of fairness and very deserving. He said in administration you don t consider percentage raises, comparable salaries are used and he wouldn t be surprised if Mr. Terrinoni would need to be replaced, the County would end up spending more then the raise. Paul Larson gave the committee s explanation. Gina Delrose, Associate Planner, questioned the Planning Department raises and why their department was being treated differently. Mr. Terrinoni said the board approved 3% increases for that department which was retro to May 1, and his understanding was there would not be another raise December 1. Paul Larson said they will have to coordinate with the Mayor and the City Council and try to get this resolved. Roll Call: 8-ayes; 2- nayes (Freeman, Glass); 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. ROADS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE Laura Hunt thanked Mr. Larson for his leadership and outstanding job on the Finance Committee. Motion by Laura Hunt and second by Paul Larson to approve entering into a Preliminary Engineering Service Agreement with Fehr Graham Engineering to design the bridge on Centerville Road in Poplar Grove Township. The cost is not to exceed $90,000.00 with Boone County paying half out of the County Bridge Fund and Poplar Grove Township paying half using their local funds. This is a Fiscal Year 2013 budgeted project. Roll Call: 10-ayes; 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. Motion by Laura Hunt and second by Marshall Newhouse to approve Resolution 12-33 to appropriate $96,740.00 from the County Motor Fuel Tax Fund to pay for the County Engineer s salary. Roll Call: 10-ayes; 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried.
County Board Minutes November 19, 2012 Page 4 Motion by Laura Hunt and second by Brad Fidder to approve a 2 year renewal contract with our natural gas energy supplier, ProLiance Engery, utilizing the market rate formulas, effective December 15, 2012. Roll Call: 10-ayes; 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. Ms. Hunt discussed the sale of the County owned land on Route 76 that the County Board took off the market. After doing so an offer was made, so she was asking direction of the County Board. Motion by Marshall Newhouse and second by Paul Larson to table the sale of land. Roll Call: 10-ayes; 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICE No motions. Marshall made the announcement that there is a permanent electronics recycling drop off Monday thru Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm at the Highway Department. ADMINISTRATIVE & LEGISLATIVE Motion by Terri Glass and second by Brad Fidder to approve Ordinance 12-34 amending Boone County Code Chapter 6 Alcoholic Liquor. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Terri Glass and second by Ken Grzybowski to approve General Liability Property & Casualty Insurance Renewal with CIRMA Pool for 12/01/12. Roll Call: 10- ayes; 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. Motion by Terri Glass and second by Brad Fidder to approve Ordinance 12-36 amending the Boone County Raffle Code. Motion by Terri Glass and second by Ken Grzybowski to amend the motion to remove the exemption in Section 10-27 of that ordinance. Michelle Courier explained the exemption. Motion carried by voice vote. Cathy Ward thanked Ms. Glass for the work she has done on making the Raffle Code easier for people to understand. Motion carried by voice vote. CITY-COUNTY COORDINATING Motion by Cathy Ward and second by Laura Hunt to approve upon a like vote of the Belvidere City Council, Scope of Service from Hanson Engineering for $19,000.00 for right-of-way work at Irene Road/I-90. Roll Call: 10-ayes; 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. Motion by Cathy Ward and second by Laura Hunt to approve upon a like vote of the Belvidere City Council, Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for Irene Road. Roll Call: 10-ayes; 1-absent (Johnson). Motion carried. Ms. Ward said that she received a request from the Boone County Homeless Project for a representative from the County Board to attend their monthly meetings. PUBLIC SAFETY
County Board Minutes November 19, 2012 Page 5 Motion by Brad Fidder and second by Ken Grzybowski to approve purchase of cold water rescue suits, amount to be determined, for EMA (not budgeted). Ken Terrinoni said he received the final amount in an email and it s $3,160.00. Roll Call: 10-ayes; 1- absent (Johnson). Motion carried. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD No report. COMMUNITY BUILDING Ken Freeman reported there will be an open house of the building on Thursday, December 6 th until 7 pm. UCCI Ken Terrinoni attended the meeting in Springfield. One item that was brought up was that the State Income Tax may be made permanent in the veto session. CITIZEN CORPS No report. FARMLAND PROTECTION COMMITTEE Marshall Newhouse reported that next June they will meet for 2 days with a schedule of speakers highlighting their desire to protect farmland. 911 BOARD Mike Schultz said that Lt. Gay and Ken Terrinoni went to the State 911 convention in Springfield. Ken said that in the future the 911 center may be able to have text and video messaging. SCHEDULING OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS December 03, 2012 County Board Organizational Meeting 6:30 PM December 05, 2012 Planning, Zoning & Building 6:00 PM December 06, 2012 Health & Human Services 6:00 PM December 06, 2012 Mental Health Advisory 6:30 PM December 10, 2012 Public Safety 6:00 PM December 10, 2012 Administrative & Legislative 6:30 PM December 11, 2012 Finance 6:00 PM December 11, 2012 Roads & Capital Improvements 6:45 PM December 12, 2012 City-County Coordinating 6:30 PM December 19, 2012 County Board 6:30 PM December 28, 2012 Ag Conservation & Farmland Protection 7:30 AM UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
County Board Minutes November 19, 2012 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS Ken Freeman asked for information about separating the Planning Departments. He read this in the minutes of the City-County Coordinating Committee. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Ken Grzybowski and second by Paul Larson to go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining and Litigation. Motion carried. Motion by Paul Larson and second by Ken Grzybowski to go back into Open Session. Motion carried. Marshall Newhouse, Ken Grzybowski, Terri Glass & Laura Hunt expressed that they enjoyed being on the board and wished their best to the new board. Motion by Marshall Newhouse and second by Terri Glass to adjourn until December 3, 2012. Motion carried. Attest: County Board Chairman County Clerk Attachment
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