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STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF LASALLE ) The LaSalle County Board met pursuant to recess at the Governmental Complex, Ottawa, Illinois on the first Monday of January, A.D., 1993 it being the 11th day thereof. ORGANIZATION Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. Chairman Johnson asked the Clerk to call the roll for Mileage & Per Diem. PRESENT: 28 Members ABSENT: Mr. Rosengren There were 28 ayes claiming mileage. Motion for approval by Mr. Hettel. Second by Mr. Mustered. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGE 141 Chairman Johnson called for any additions or corrections to the minutes. Motion to approve the minutes as presented by Mr. Combs. Second by Mrs. Allender. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. STUDENT EXCELLANCE AWARDS Mr. Richard Myers, Assistant Supt. of Schools, introduced the two students who had been awarded the Student Excellance Award for the month of December; from Washington School in Peru, Derek Lamb, son of Mr. & Mrs. Kim Parsons; and from LaSalle-Peru High School, Sara Newcomer, daughter of Carol & Burton Newcomer. The students received their award plaques and were applauded by the Board. RESOLUTION: COUNTY HIGHWAY #92-17 Mr. William Keith, County Engineer, submitted a resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the purpose of paying the County Engineer's salary of $54,500.00 for the period of January 1, 1993 to December 31, 1993. Motion for approval by Mr. Lambert. Second by Mr. Combs. Roll call vote; 26 ayes, 2 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 142-144 LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 11, 1993 RESOLUTION: COUNTY HIGHWAY #92-18 A resolution was submitted to appropriate $700,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to cover maintenance costs from January 1, 1993 through December 31, 1993 for Section 92-00000-00-GM, Patrol #1. Motion for approval by Mr. Pike. Second by Mr. Hageman. Same roll call vote; voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 145-146 RESOLUTION: COUNTY HIGHWAY #92-19 A resolution was submitted designating County Highway 51 from U.S. Route 6 South and East to Marseilles as a Class III Truck Route. Motion for approval by Mr. Callahan. Second by Mr. Eastwold. Same roll call; voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 147-153 RESOLUTION: COUNTY HIGHWAY #92-21 A resolution was submitted for Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for Section 92-00120-01-RS, F.A.S. Route 256, County Highway 14 and designating County Highway 14 from Illinois Route 251 to Illinois Route 178 as a Class III Truck Route. Motion for approval by Mr. Madden. Second by Mr. Hettel. Same roll call; voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 154-162 RESOLUTION: COUNTY HIGHWAY #92-20 (1993 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM) Mr. Keith submitted a resolution adopting the 1993 Improvement Program in the amount of $2,660,000.00. Motion for approval by Mr. Garretson. Second by Mr. Hageman. Same roll call vote; voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 163-166 LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 11, 1993 RESOLUTION: EXTENSION OF TIME FOR ARROWHEAD ESTATES SUBDIVISION A resolution was submitted requesting an extension of time until December 31, 1994 for Arrowhead Estates in Earl Township. Motion for approval by Mr. Franzetti. Second by Mrs. Woodrich. Discussion and questions followed. Motion to table resolution by Mr. Madden. Second by Mr. Crowley. Roll call vote; 22 ayes, 4 nays, 2 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGE 167 REPORT: SOLID WASTE Greg Chance, Solid Waste Coordinator for LaSalle County, addressed the Board to inform them that the enforcement grant money for the inspection of the landfill and enforcement activity for LaSalle County was denied on the basis of no money being available in the Solid Waste Management Fund. Mr. Chance also reported that a total of approximately $12,000.00 had been taken in by way of the tipping fee surcharge, which is way under what was projected. Mr. Chance stated that Mike Kenerly has been named the recycling coordinator at the County level. APPOINTMENT: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE A resolution was submitted to appoint John Lavieri to fill the unexpired term of Florian "Bud" Konieczny and to appoint James Cogdal as members of the Solid Waste Management Implementation Committee with said terms expiring April 1, 1994. Motion for approval by Mr. Franzetti. Second by Mr. Morandi. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGE 168 MINORITY REPORT Mr. Franzetti presented the minority report on the landfill ownership issue to the Board. The report recommended that the County Board approve a plan for LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 11, 1993 private development and operation of a publicly owned landfill. A counter resolution supporting a public ownership & private operation of the County sponsored landfill facility was included with the report to be considered at February's meeting. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 169-178 Mr. Franzetti introduced Mike Kukla, an environmental attorney who was involved in the Deer Valley Landfill issue located near Marseilles a few years ago. Mr. Kukla further explained why he believed a publicly owned landfill would best fit the needs of LaSalle County. Mr. Kukla answered several questions that were the concerns of the Board members. RESOLUTION: SOLICITING ON COUNTY PROPERTY A resolution was submitted prohibiting any individual, partnership or corporation or any other legal entity to solicit on any county property. Penalty for violation of this Resolution shall be a fine of at least $50.00 and no more than $500.00. Motion for approval by Mr. Hageman. Second by Mr. Callahan. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 179-180 I.M.R.F. - LEAVE OF ABSENCE AUTHORIZATION An Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Leave of Absence for Douglas Kurkowski was submitted for the period of January 5, 1993 to an unknown date. Motion for approval by Mr. Hageman. Second by Mr. Callahan. Questions followed as to how the insurance would be handled. After further discussion, it was decided that it be referred to the Insurance Committee for further determination on how the insurance and conditions of leave of absence will be handled in this case and any future cases. I.M.R.F. - OMITTED SERVICE AUTHORIZATION Omitted Service Authorization for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for Margaret Sipula was submitted. Motion for approval by Mr. Panzica. Second by Mr. Daugherity. Roll call vote; 23 ayes, 5 absent. Motion carried. LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 11, 1993 SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 181-182 MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & CORRESPONDENCE An additional listing of new Republican and Democratic Judges of Election for 1992-93 was submitted. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 183-184 The Treasurer's Investment Schedule was submitted to place on file. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGE 185 Motion to place on file by Mr. Novak. Second by Mr. Madden. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. The Clerk gave the Deputy Registrar's Oath to all Board Members and briefly explained the "Guidelines for Deputy Registrars" booklet. Registration forms were given to those who needed them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Novak made a motion to recess. Second by Mr. Hageman. The next meeting will be held February 8th, 1993 at the Governmental Complex, Ottawa, Illinois at 1:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN JOHNSON DECLARED THE MEETING RECESSED LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 11, 1993 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF LASALLE ) The LaSalle County Board met pursuant to recess at the Governmental Complex, Ottawa, Illinois on the second Monday of February, A.D., 1993 it being the 8th day thereof. ORGANIZATION Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. Chairman Johnson asked the Clerk to call the roll for Mileage & Per Diem. PRESENT: 27 Members ABSENT: Mr. Lambert and Mr. Combs There were 27 ayes claiming mileage. Motion for approval by Mr. Novak. Second by Mr. Stockley. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGE 186 INTRODUCTION Joseph Navarro, LaSalle County State's Attorney, formally introduced James L. Brusatte, the new Assistant State's Attorney. Mr. Brusatte takes the place of William Banich as the County Board Attorney. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Johnson called for any additions or corrections to the minutes. Motion to approve the minutes as presented by Mr. Pike. Second by Mr. Mustered. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. STUDENT EXCELLANCE AWARDS Mr. Richard Myers, Asst. Superintendent of Schools, introduced the two students who had been awarded the Student Excellance Award for the month of January; from St. Columba School, Eric Markey, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Markey; and from Marquette High School, Ellen Hinterlong, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Hinterlong. The students received their award plaques and were applauded by the Board. LaSalle County Board Minutes – February 8, 1993 RESOLUTION: EXTENSION OF TIME - ARROWHEAD ESTATES SUBDIVISION Willaim Keith, County Engineer of the LaSalle County Highway Department, requested a motion to bring the resolution from January's meeting, concerning the extension of time for Arrowhead Estates Subdivision off the table. Motion by Mr. Krogulski. Second by Mr. Franzetti. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. Motion to approve the resolution for an extension of time to December 31, 1994 for Arrowhead Estates Subdivision in Earl Township by Mr. Stockley. Second by Mr. Madden. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 91, PAGES 187-188 RESOLUTION: UNION ATTORNEY A resolution was submitted authorizing and empowering James L. Brusatte to represent the County in all labor negotiations and other labor matters in the County for a sum of $1,500.00 per month for the services rendered.