Lasalle County Board Minutes – January 14, 2010 Both Students Were Presented with an Award Plaque from Chairman Hicks and Applauded by the Board
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF LASALLE ) The LaSalle County Board met pursuant to Statute at the Governmental Complex, Ottawa, Illinois, on the second Thursday of January, A.D. 2010, it being the 14th day thereof. Chairman Hicks called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. This is the second meeting of our December, 2009 Session. Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Hicks asked the Clerk to call the roll for Mileage & Per Diem. PRESENT: Stephen Abel, Stephen Carlson, Kenneth Stockley, Charles Borchsenius, Catherine Owens, Robert Greenwalt, Gary Small, Jill Bernal, Matthew McLaughlin, Arthur Rigby, Jr., Joseph Savitch, Susan Thornton, Sandi Billard, Russell Boe, Thomas Ganiere, Lou Anne Carretto, Tom Walsh, Jerry Hicks, Jim Olson, Randy Freeman, Arratta Znaniecki, Jerry Myers, Ronald Dittmer, Donald Jordan, Robert Jakupcak and Herman Bruns. ABSENT: Mary Reffett, Richard Scott and Jack Leininger. There were 15 ayes claiming mileage. Motion by Ms. Carretto to approve the roll call for mileage & per diem, second by Mr. Ganiere. Voice vote; 25 ayes and 3 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 154 Chairman Hicks called for any additions or corrections to the December 14th September Session 5th meeting minutes and the December 14th December Session 1st meeting minutes. Motion by Mr. McLaughlin to approve the December 14th minutes as presented, second by Ms. Znaniecki. Mr. Carlson announced that he will be voting nay on the December 14th minutes for his usual reasons. Voice vote; 24 ayes, 1 nay and 3 absent. Motion carried. STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS Mr. Richard Myers, Supt. of Schools, introduced the students who were awarded the Student Excellence Awards; from Milton Pope Grade School in Marseilles, Megan Ward; and from Wallace Grade School in Ottawa, Eddie Hettel. LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 14, 2010 Both students were presented with an award plaque from Chairman Hicks and applauded by the board. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 155-156 PRESENTATION: REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL’S ANNUAL REPORT Mr. Richard Myers, Regional Superintendent of Schools, presented the Regional Office of Education #35 Annual Report 2008-2009 to the board. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 157-177 MOTION: TO PLACE ON FILE Motion by Mr. Dittmer to place the Regional Office of Education #35’s Annual Report 2008-2009 on file, second by Ms. Carretto. Voice vote; 25 ayes and 3 absent. Motion carried. RESOLUTION: (#10- 01) POSTHUMOUSLY HONOR CARL KEY A resolution was submitted to posthumously honor Carl Key former County Board Member, District 1, who recently passed away. Motion by Mr. Abel to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Rigby. Voice vote; 25 ayes and 3 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 178 RESOLUTION: (#10- 02) POSTHUMOUSLY HONOR RICHARD HALLETT A resolution was submitted to posthumously honor Richard Hallett former County Board Member, District 5, and County Treasurer who recently passed away. Motion by Ms. Thornton to approve the resolution, second by Ms. Owens. Voice vote; 25 ayes and 3 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 179 RESOLUTION: (#10- 03) POSTHUMOUSLY HONOR WILLIAM STRONG A resolution was submitted to posthumously honor William A. Strong former County Board Member, District 14, who recently passed away. LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 14, 2010 Motion by Mr. Boe to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Ganiere. Voice vote; 25 ayes and 3 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 180 ANNOUNCEMENT Chairman Hicks announced there will be a moment of silence observed in the honor of Carl Key, Richard Hallett and William Strong. RESOLUTION: (#10- 04) WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT & BUSINESS-LED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM A resolution was submitted supporting the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and continuance of the locally – administered and business – LED service delivery system. Ms. Pam Furlan, Executive Director of Best. Inc. was present to explain and answer any question from the board in regards to the program. Motion by Mr. Rigby to approve the resolution, second by Ms. Bernal. Voice vote; 25 ayes and 3 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 181-185 RESOLUTION: (#10-05) ALLOCATING AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT TAX ACT- WALSH GROUP A resolution was submitted allocating recovery zone volume cap and approving projects for purposes of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009. The county board hereby approves the project submitted by UIRVDA described on Exhibit A-1 for use of recovery zone facility bonds and designates $3,200,000.00 of recovery zone allocation for recovery zone facility bonds to be issued by UIRVDA to Bill Walsh Auto Group or a related entity for eligible projects. Mr. Andrew Hamilton from UIRVDA was present to answer any questions regarding the recovery zone and the direction that we are moving forward with the private recovery zone allocations. He stated that this is the first project that they are recommending approval. LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 14, 2010 Mr. William K. Walsh, Jr., from the Bill Walsh Automotive Group explained to the board their plans and reasons for expansion of their business in LaSalle County and their plans for using county businesses and workers in these projects. Mr. Walsh informed the board that the projects will preserve jobs and add good paying jobs to LaSalle County. Motion by Mr. Boe to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Olson. Mr. Walsh announced that he would be abstaining from the vote. Chairman Hicks called for a roll call vote; 24 ayes, 1 abstain and 3 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 186-191 RESOLUTION: (#10-06) TO AUTHORIZE STATE’S ATTORNEY TO PETITION THE COURT TO DELAY DRUG COURT IMPLEMENTATION A resolution was submitted authorizing the State’s Attorney to petition the court to delay the Drug Court of a Implementation for a period not to exceed two years. Brian Towne, LaSalle County State’s Attorney, was present to explain the resolution and answer any questions from the board pertaining to the delay in the drug court implementation. Motion by Ms. Billard to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Myers. Voice vote; 24 ayes, 1 nay and 3 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 192-193 ANNOUNCEMENT Chairman Hicks announced that the Volunteer from Medical Reserve Corps to travel out of state was pulled from the agenda. RESOLUTION: (#10- 07) HONORING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA A resolution was submitted honoring the Boy Scouts of America on the Centennial Anniversary of the Organization’s Founding. On February 8, 1910, William Dickson Boyce, a resident of the City of Ottawa, County of LaSalle, and the State of Illinois, did execute and sign documents to officially incorporate and cause to be the Boy Scouts of America. Motion by Mr. Ganiere to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Dittmer. Voice vote; 17 ayes and 11 absent. Motion carried. LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 14, 2010 SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 194-197 RESOLUTION: #10-01 (#10-08) COUNTY HIGHWAY A resolution was submitted authorizing the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Willett, Hoffman & Associated, Inc. for the Biennial Township Bridge Inspections. Motion by Mr. McLaughlin to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Bruns. Chairman Hicks called for a roll call vote; 22 ayes, 1 abstain and 5 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 198-208 ANNOUNCEMENT Chairman Hicks announced that County Highway Resolution #10-02 was pulled from the agenda. RESOLUTION: #10-03 (#10-09) COUNTY HIGHWAY A resolution was submitted authorizing a professional services agreement with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. for section 11-00325-00-SP, The County Highway 2 Intersection with U.S. Route 52, and appropriating the necessary funds from the County Highway Fund to pay for the cost of said agreement. Motion by Mr. Stockley to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Jordan. Chairman Hicks called for a roll call vote; 23 ayes and 5 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 209-215 RESOLUTION: #10-04 (#10-10) COUNTY HIGHWAY A resolution was submitted approving amendment Number 1 to the Blackstone Wind Farm Road Agreement modifying the fees and requirements for the use, maintenance, and repair of said County Highways. Motion by Mr. Jakupcak to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Olson. Voice vote; 23 ayes and 5 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 216-219 LaSalle County Board Minutes – January 14, 2010 ORDINANCE: #09-14-SU (#10-11) REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE An ordinance was submitted requesting a Special Use Permit regarding a petition filed by Gerald and Harriet Walsh and applicants Daniel and Patricia Buckley, who are requesting a Special Use Permit to construct a single family dwelling, at the property commonly known as Parcel #09-42-418-000, located in the A-C (Conservation) District. Motion by Mr. Ganiere to approve the ordinance, second by Mr. Borchsenius. Voice vote; 22 ayes and 6 absent. Motion carried. SEE RECORD BOOK 184, PAGE 220-223 ORDINANCE: #09-15-SU (#10-12) REQUESTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT UNDER THE ZONING ORDINANCE An ordinance was submitted requesting a Special Use Permit regarding a petition filed by owner J and J Wilhelmi Farms, LLC and applicant Blackstone Wind Farms II, LLC., who are requesting a Special Use to use an established laydown area for work to be done in Grundy County and the use of an overhead transmission line to connect substations, at the property commonly known as part of Parcels #35-13-405-000, 35-13-406-000, located in the A-1 (Agricultural) District. Motion by Mr. Jordan to approve the resolution, second by Mr. Borchsenius. Mr. Myers announced that he will be abstaining from this vote. Voice vote; 19 ayes, 1 abstain and 8 absent.