Dekalb County Board met Aug. 21.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. June 19, 2019
5. Communications & Proclamations:
a. Employee Service Awards
6. Public Comments
7. Appointments for this Month:
a. DeKalb County Board Member – District 11: Karen Cribben appointed immediately to fill the unexpired term of Dan Cribben until November 30, 2020.
- Oath of Office Administered by the DeKalb County Clerk
b. County Board Committee Assignments: Tim Bagby appointed immediately to move from the Health & Human Services Committee to the Finance Committee until November 30, 2020; Tim Bagby appointed immediately as Finance Committee Chairperson until November 30, 2020; Laurie Emmer appointed immediately as Economic Development Committee Chairperson until November 30, 2020; Rukisha Crawford appointed immediately as Economic Development Committee Vice-Chairperson until November 30, 2020; Karen Cribben appointed immediately to the Health & Human Services Committee & the Law & Justice Committee until November 30, 2020.
c. DeKalb Community Fire Protection District: David Lambert appointed immediately to fill the unexpired term of Gerald Latimer until April 30, 2022.
d. Fairdale Light District: Jami Wright appointed immediately to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth Johnston until April 30, 2020.
e. Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB): Chief John Petragallo appointed immediately to fill the unexpired term of Gene Lowery until December 31, 2019.
f. Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb: Deanna Cada reappointed for a five-year term beginning November 1, 2019 and expiring October 31, 2024.
g. Somonauk Cemetery Association: Edward P. “Pat” Schuh appointed immediately to fill the unexpired term of Jane Thompson until August 31, 2021, and Alonzo A. “Al” Burgin III appointed immediately to fill the unexpired term of Wendell Chestnut until August 31, 2021.
h. Clinton-Shabbona Drainage District: Leonard Anderson reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
i. Coon Creek Drainage District: Carl Dumoulin reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
j. Normal Drainage District: Steve Storey reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
k. Shabbona Milan Union Drainage District: Steven Simpson reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
l. Somonauk-Victor Drainage District: Barry Smith reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
m. Squaw Grove Drainage District: Ed Cowan reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
o. Victor-Adams Drainage District: Leeson Gord reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.n. Union Drainage District #4: Michael Rosenwinkle reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
p. Victor-Clinton Drainage District: Kent Huff reappointed for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2019 until August 31, 2022.
8. Reports of Standing Committees with Ordinances & Resolutions
PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
No Actionable Items
COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
a. Resolution R2019-47: Approval of Jurisdictional Transfer for Rich Road to DeKalb Road District and City of DeKalb. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves that approximately 10,027.82 ft (1.90 mi) of Rich Road from the centerline of Glidden Road extending easterly to the centerline of North First Street and that approximately 3,927 ft (0.74 mi) of Coltonville Road from the centerline of North First Street extending easterly to the west right of way of Stonehenge Drive both be permanently removed from the County Highway System with the agreement that the City of DeKalb and the DeKalb Road District assume jurisdiction of said described highways. Committee Action: Moved by Mrs. Emmer, seconded by Vice Chair Willis and approved unanimously.
b. Ordinance O2019-35: Designation of an Urban Speed Zone for Swanson Road in Sycamore Road District. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves establishing a maximum speed limit of 30 mph on Swanson Road from Illinois Route 23 east for 2,653 feet. Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Luebke, seconded by Vice Chair Willis and approved unanimously.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
No Actionable Items
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Resolution R2019-48: Resolution Authorizing the Execution & Amendment of the Federal 5311 Operating Assistance Grant Agreement. The DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes and directs the County Administrator of DeKalb County to execute and file on half of DeKalb County a Section 5311 Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and amend such Agreement, if necessary, in order to obtain grant assistance under the provisions of Section 5311 for fiscal year 2020. Committee Action: Moved by Ms. Little seconded by Mr. West and approved unanimously.
b. Resolution R2019-49: Resolution Authorizing the Execution & Amendment of a Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement. The DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes and directs the County Administrator of DeKalb County to execute and file a Downstate Public Transportation Operating Assistance Agreement with the State of Illinois and amend such Agreement, if necessary, for fiscal year 2020 in order to obtain grant assistance under the provisions of the Downstate Public Transportation Act. Committee Action: Moved by Ms. Little seconded by Mr. West and approved unanimously.
LAW & JUSTICE COMMITTEE
No Actionable Items
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. Resolution R2019-50: Surrender of the Certificate. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves Heron Creek Homeowner’s Association, c/o Townsend Management’s request for the surrender of the tax sale certificate for Heron Creek – Phase 6 – Lot 313 (Parcel #06-21-178-004) and further authorizes the cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase for said property in the amount of $1,200.59. Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Osland, seconded by Mr. Campbell and approved unanimously.
b. Delinquent Property Tax Sales: The DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes the Chairman of the Board to execute deeds of conveyance of the County’s interest or authorize cancellation of the appropriate Certificate(s) of Purchase, as the case may be for the following ten (10) resolutions to be paid to the Treasurer of DeKalb County Illinois, to be disbursed according to law:
| Resolution | Township | Parcel Number | Bidder | Total Paid by Purchaser |
| 1. R2019-51
| Cortland | 09-33-100-007 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 2. R2019-52
| Cortland | 09-33-181-015 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 3. R2019-53
| Cortland | 09-17-200-015 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 4. R2019-54
| Cortland | 09-17-200-021 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 5. R2019-55
| Cortland | 09-17-328-001 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 6. R2019-56
| Cortland | 09-17-329-009 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 7. R2019-57
| Cortland | 09-17-400-002 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 8. R2019-58
| Cortland | 09-17-400-010 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 9. R2019-59
| Cortland | 09-28-351-013 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
| 10. R2019-60
| Cortland | 09-29-276-011 | Town of Cortland | $815.00 |
c. Claims to be Paid in July 2019: Move to approve the payment of claims for the month of July, and the off cycle claims paid during the previous month, including all claims for travel, meals, and lodging, in the amount of $7,335,966.74.
d. Claims to be Paid in August 2019: Move to approve the payment of claims for this month, and the off cycle claims paid during the previous month, including all claims for travel, meals, and lodging, in the amount of $8,328,102.93.
e. Reports of County Officials: Move to accept and place on file the following Reports of County Officials:
1. Cash & Investments in County Banks – June & July 2019
2. Public Defender’s Report – June & July 2019
3. Adult & Juvenile Monthly Reports – June & July 2019
4. Pretrial Report – June & July 2019
5. Sheriff’s Jail Report – June & July 2019
6. Building Permits & Construction Reports – June & July 2019
7. County Clerk & Recorder’s Six Month Report – Ending June 30, 2019
8. Circuit Clerk’s Six Month Report – Ending June 30, 2019
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
a. Resolution R2019-61: Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for the acquisition of properties within the City of Sycamore. The DeKalb County Board does hereby authorize the County Board Chairman to sign the attached Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sycamore for the acquisition of a storage building at 1721 N. Main Street (part of PIN #06-21-300-052) and the acquisition of two buildings at 202 E. Page Street (part of PIN #06-32-230-010) with monies to come (a) $300,000 from the County Farm Fund, (b) $175,000 for the building acquisitions from the Opportunity Fund, and (c) up to $25,000 from the Opportunity Fund for minor renovations and repairs. Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Faivre, seconded by Mr. Porterfield and approved unanimously.
9. Reports of Special Committees with Ordinances & Resolutions
AD HOC RULES COMMITTEE
a. Ordinance O2019-36: Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the DeKalb County Code. The DeKalb County Board hereby approves to amend Chapter 2 of the DeKalb County Code pertaining to creating a County Board Committee of the Whole, per diems, mileage paid, and Board Member attendance at non-assigned Committee Meetings as outlined in Exhibit A to this Ordinance. Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Whelan and approved unanimously.
10. Old Business
11. New Business & Referral of Matters to Committee
12. Adjournment
https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/agenda-cb-08212019.pdf
Alerts Sign-up