March County Board Meeting March 19, 2014; Pg. the County Board of Whiteside County, Illinois, Convened in the County Board
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March County Board Meeting March 19, 2014; Pg. The County Board of Whiteside County, Illinois, convened in the County Board room at the Law Enforcement Center in Morrison on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Notice of the meeting was given to all Board Members and was posted in the County Clerk’s office. Mr. Duffy, Chairman, called the meeting to order and directed the Clerk to call the roll. On roll call members: William Abbott, James Arduini, Thomas Ausman, Daniel Bitler, Donald Blair, Robert Bradley, Sue Britt, Dennis Cook, Paul Cunniff, James Duffy, John Espinoza, Glenn Frank, Kurt Glazier, Mark Hamilton, Eugene Jacoby, Martin Koster, William McGinn, Sarah McNeill, William Milby, Karen Nelson, Howard Bud Thompson, Glenn Truesdell, Robert VanDeVelde, Douglas Wetzell and Steve Wilkins (25) were present; member: Ruth Stanley (1) was absent. Mr. Duffy led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Motion by Mr. Abbott that the County Clerk dispense with the reading of the minutes of the meeting of February 4, 2014, and that these minutes, as sent to the members, be approved. Seconded by Mr. Ausman. Motion carried. Mr. Milby spoke about his father-in-law, Tony Arduini, and his dedication to his family and to the County. Mr. Milby presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 1 WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE WHITESIDE COUNTY BOARD, having learned of the death of our esteemed colleague, Mr. Tony Arduini, are saddened by his passing; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Arduini’s passing leaves a legacy of conscientious service characterized by a fervent desire to make decisions supporting and affirming the common good; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Arduini’s legacy includes, first and foremost, a loving family experiencing heartfelt loss during their hour of bereavement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Whiteside County (IL) Board wishes to condole the Arduini family in their hour of grief and bereavement by remembering and honoring their contributions made by Tony Arduini during his 49 year tenure of County service. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Whiteside County Board present an original resolution of condolence to the Arduini family. Motion by Mr. Milby to adopt the foregoing Resolution of Condolence in memory of our esteemed colleague, Tony Arduini, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Jacoby. Motion carried. Mrs. Arduini was present to accept the Resolution. Mrs. Britt presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2 WHEREAS, Jake Snow of Newman Central Catholic High School, recently competed in the IHSA State Wrestling Championship, at Champaign, Illinois, held on February 22, 2014 and; WHEREAS, Jake Snow, placed first in the 145 pound class in the Class 1A State tournament. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Whiteside County Board offers its congratulations to Jake Snow and commends him for his achievements, and for so honorably representing his School and the citizens of Whiteside County; at this highly competitive State-level event and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk of Whiteside County be directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to Jake Snow and to Newman Central Catholic High School. Motion by Mrs. Britt to adopt the foregoing Resolution congratulating Jake Snow on his 1st place finish in the 145 pound class in the Class 1A State Wrestling Tournament. Motion carried. Jake was present to accept the resolution and plaque. Mrs. Britt presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3 WHEREAS, the Prophetstown High School Girls Basketball Team competed in the IHSA Girls Class 2A Basketball March County Board Meeting March 19, 2014; Pg. Championship at Red Bird Arena in Normal, Illinois on Saturday, March 1, 2014; and, WHEREAS, the Prophetstown High School Girls Basketball Team returned with a 2nd place team standing in the IHSA Girls Class 2A Championship. They set a school record of 31-3. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Whiteside County Board offers its congratulations to the Prophetstown High School Girls Basketball Team for its achievement at this highly competitive State-level event and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk of Whiteside County Illinois be directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Prophetstown High School. Motion by Mrs. Britt to adopt the foregoing Resolution congratulating the Prophetstown High School Girls Basketball Team on the 2nd place team standing in the IHSA Girls Class 2A Basketball Championship. Motion carried. The team and coaches were present to accept the Resolution. The team thanked the Board for this honor. Mrs. Britt presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 4 WHEREAS, Douglas Buhler began working for Whiteside County as Deputy on May 27, 1988 and; WHEREAS, Douglas Buhler is retiring after 25 years of service to Whiteside County, and the people of the County of Whiteside; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Whiteside does hereby honor Douglas Buhler for his diligence and exemplary performance as ESDA Coordinator/Detective for the Sheriff’s Department in Whiteside County; and to its citizens, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk of Whiteside County be directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to Douglas Buhler. Motion by Mrs. Britt to adopt the foregoing Resolution recognizing the retirement of Douglas Buhler with 25 years of service as a Whiteside County employee. Motion carried. Mrs. Britt presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 5 WHEREAS, the passing of Margaret Ayres, mother of Irene Bramm, occurred on March 1, 2014 and; WHEREAS, the news of Mrs. Ayres passing grieves us, recognizing her death brings a deep and abiding sorrow to Mrs. Bramm and her family and; WHEREAS, we, the members of the Whiteside County Board, with sincerity and respect, wish to condole Mrs. Bramm and her family in their hour of bereavement; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board’s deepest sympathies, memorialized by this Resolution, be conveyed to the Ayres family. Motion by Mrs. Britt to adopt the foregoing Resolution of Condolence in memory of Margaret Ayres. Motion carried. Mrs. Britt presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 6 WHEREAS, the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Puckett, mother of Mary Sue Puckett, occurred on February 19, 2014 and; WHEREAS, the news of Mrs. Puckett passing grieves us, recognizing her death brings a deep and abiding sorrow to Ms. Puckett and her family and; WHEREAS, we, the members of the Whiteside County Board, with sincerity and respect, wish to condole Ms. Puckett and her family in their hour of bereavement; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board’s deepest sympathies, memorialized by this Resolution, be March County Board Meeting March 19, 2014; Pg. conveyed to the Puckett family. Motion by Mrs. Britt to adopt the foregoing Resolution of Condolence in memory of Elizabeth Puckett. Motion carried. Ms. Puckett was present to accept the Resolution. Mrs. Britt presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 7 WHEREAS, since our last Whiteside County Board meeting, family and friends of Elwin Schmitt, have been saddened by his passing on March 5, 2014; and WHEREAS, Elwin Schmitt had been serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission since 1994 and had been on various boards throughout the County; and WHEREAS, during Elwin Schmitt’s distinguished career he was always a conscientious servant of the people, ever acting to enhance the dignity of the office; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Whiteside County Board wish to console the Schmitt family in their hour of bereavement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk of Whiteside County be directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Schmitt family. Motion by Mrs. Britt to adopt the foregoing Resolution of Condolence in memory of Elwin Schmitt. Motion carried. The Schmitt family was present to accept the Resolution. The County Clerk read a thank you note from Mrs. Arlene Arduini. Mr. McGinn presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 8 WHEREAS, bids were received on February 24, 2014 for Section #11-00203-00-BR, Pilgrim Road bridge, Whiteside County, and; WHEREAS, the bid of $263,955.20 was submitted by Martin & Company Excavating of Oregon, IL, and; WHEREAS, the Committee reviewed the bid and recommends its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid of $263,955.20 from Martin & Company of Oregon, IL be accepted and approved at a maximum cost not to exceed $290,350.72 (10% of awarded amount), and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board Chairman be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Motion by Mr. McGinn to approve the foregoing Resolution for Sec. #11-00203-00-BR - Pilgrim Road (bridge repairs) to the low bidder, Martin & Company Excavating of Oregon, IL as presented. Motion carried. Mr. McGinn presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 9 WHEREAS, bids were received on February 24, 2014 for Section #13-00220-00-BR, Coleta Road bridge, Whiteside County, and; WHEREAS, the bid of $41,969.50 was submitted by M & M Concrete, Inc. of Stockton, IL, and; WHEREAS, the Committee reviewed the bid and recommends its approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid of $41,969.50 from M & M Concrete, Inc. of Stockton, IL be accepted and approved at a maximum cost not to exceed $46,166.45 (10% of awarded amount), and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Board Chairman be authorized to sign the necessary documents. Motion by Mr. McGinn to approve the Resolution for Sec. #13-00220-00-BR - Coleta Road (extension of box culvert) to the low bidder, M & M Concrete, Inc. of Stockton, IL as presented. Motion carried. March County Board Meeting March 19, 2014; Pg. Mr. McGinn presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 10 WHEREAS, bids were received on February 24, 2014 for 2014 Signs, Whiteside County, and; WHEREAS, the respective groups were awarded as follows: Groups 1, 7, 9, 10, 11 -- Vulcan Signs Group 6 & 13 -- Decker Supply, Inc.