DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Board met April 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The DeKalb County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center’s Gathertorium on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Chair Webb called the meeting to order, and the Clerk called the roll. Those present were Board Members Chris Porterfield, Tim Bagby, Scott Campbell, Mary Cozad, Rukisha Crawford, Patrick Deutsch, Meryl Domina, Laurie Emmer, Vice-Chair John Frieders, Ben Haier, Rhonda Henke, Laura Hoffman, Savannah Ilenikhena, Kathy Lampkins, Maureen Little, Jim Luebke, Terri Mann

Lamb, Joe Marcinkowski, Stewart Ogilvie, Jerry Osland, Michelle Pickett, Roy Plote, and Chair Ellingsworth Webb. Amber Quitno was absent at the time of roll call. There was a quorum established with twenty-three Members present and one absent.

Porterfield led in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion

It was moved by Mann-Lamb and seconded by Bagby to approve the agenda as presented.

Voice Vote

A voice vote was taken on the agenda as presented. The motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

Luebke moved to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2024 County Board Meeting. Emmer seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair asked for a voice vote on the approval of the minutes. The motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

Employee Service Awards – April 2024

The Board recognized and congratulated the following County Employees for their service to DeKalb County Government: Five Years: Diane Buell – Rehab & Nursing Center, Dennis Keef – Judiciary; Ten Years: Brad Hunold – Highway Department; Fifteen Years: Justin Moede – Sheriff’s Office, Douglas Brouwer – Sheriff’s Office.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Lt. Joseph Rood, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, thanked the County Board for their support and consideration of Resolution R2024-043 (A Resolution Recognizing the Week of April 14th - 20th, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week). Lt. Rood shared that the Telecommunicators work extremely hard all hours of the day and night in all weather conditions. He added that they are extremely dedicated and it’s an extremely vital role to getting people the emergency services they need.

Quitno arrived. There were now all twenty-four Board Members present and none absent.

APPOINTMENTS 

Motion

It was moved by Ilenikhena and seconded by Bagby to approve the following appointments:

a. Board of Review – Alternate: Richard Schmack appointed for a one-year term beginning June 1, 2024 and expiring May 31, 2025.

b. Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District: Tim Struthers reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

c. Fairdale Light District: Edward Silvers re-appointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

d. Community Mental Health Board 708: Lana Haines appointed to fill a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027.

e. Regional Planning Commission

• David Simpson (Shabbona) appointed for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2024 and expiring March 31, 2027.

• Terri Voitik (Lee) re-appointed for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2024 and expiring March 31, 2027.

f. Regional Planning Commission - Alternate

• Denny Sands (Shabbona) appointed for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2023 and expiring March 31, 2026.

• Martha May (Lee) appointed for a three-year term from April 1, 2024 until March 31, 2027.

g. DeKalb Community Fire Protection District: Daniel Faivre reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

h. Cortland Community Fire Protection District

• Mark Yeager reappointed for a three-year term from May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

• John Longeville reappointed for a three-year term from May 1, 2024 until April 30, 2027.

i. Genoa-Kingston Community Fire Protection District: Tony Woodson re-appointed for a three year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

j. Shabbona Community Fire Protection District: Steve Probst reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

k. Sycamore Community Fire Protection District: Peter Springmire reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

l. Waterman Fire Protection District: Brian Minick reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

m. Hinckley Community Fire Protection District: Bruce Thorp reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

n. Maple Park and Countryside Fire Protection District: Kyle Foster appointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

o. Kirkland Community Fire Protection District: Kevin Aves reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024 and expiring April 30, 2027.

p. County Board Committees:

• Michelle Pickett appointed immediately as the Chair of the County Board’s Facilities & Technology Committee in place of Ellingsworth Webb until November 30, 2024.

• Mary Cozad appointed immediately to serve as the Vice-Chair of the County Board’s Law & Justice Committee in place of Michelle Pickett until November 30, 2024.

• Ellingsworth Webb appointed immediately to the County Board’s Law & Justice Committee in place of Michelle Pickett until November 30, 2024.

Voice Vote

The motion was carried by voice vote.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2024-044: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Seal Coat Project to Steffens 3-D Construction of Toluca, Illinois in the amount of $1,073,808.84

Motion

Deutsch moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby awards the lowest bid meeting specifications to Steffens 3-D Construction of Toluca, Illinois, for materials, delivery and application of 38 miles of seal coat to various County and Road District roads in the amount of $1,073,808.84. Emmer seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Resolution R2024-045: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Pavement Marking Project to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. of Pingree Grove, Illinois in the amount of $266,201.50

Motion

Porterfield moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approves the lowest bid meeting specifications to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. of Pingree Grove, Illinois, for materials, delivery and application of edge line and center line pavement markings on various County roads, various Road District roads, and various Municipality Streets, in the amount of $266,201.50. Luebke seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Resolution R2024-046: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Spray Patch Project to D & D Pavement Solutions Inc. of Eureka, Illinois in the amount of $48,703.45

Motion

Ilenikhena moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approves the lowest bid meeting specifications to D & D Pavement Solutions Inc. of Eureka, Illinois, for materials, delivery and application of spray patch locations with a mixture of bituminous oil and aggregate materials through a pressurized air stream on 12.3 total miles; an estimated 6.8 miles of County roads, an estimated 2.7 miles in Sandwich Road District, an estimated 1.5 miles in South Grove Road District, and an estimated 1.3 miles in Village of Somonauk Municipality in the amount of $48,703.45. Porterfield seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Resolution R2024-047: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Rejuvenator Project to Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC of South Roxana, Illinois in the amount of $277,610.04

Motion

Mann-Lamb moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approves the lowest bid meeting specifications to Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC of South Roxana, Illinois, for materials, delivery and application for 191,563 square yards of Rejuvenator-Reclamite on West County Line Road, Lee Road, Peace Road & North 1st Street of County roadways and 47,756 square yards on various City of Sycamore Municipality streets in the amount of $277,610.04. Ilenikhena seconded.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Motion

Deutsch made a motion for Resolutions R2024-048 through R2024-053 to be considered in omnibus fashion as all of them deal with Hot Mix Overlay Projects. Crawford seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The motion carried by voice vote.

Motion

Pickett moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approved the following Resolutions: Resolution R2024-048: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 DeKalb Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $103,948.97

Resolution R2024-049: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Mayfield Road District HMA Overlay Project to Peter Baker & Son Inc. of Lake Bluff, Illinois in the amount of $158,490.10

Resolution R2024-050: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Pierce Road District HMA Overlay Project to Universal Asphalt & Excavating Inc. of LaSalle, Illinois in the amount of $65,466.03

Resolution R2024-051: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Somonauk Road District HMA Overlay Project to Builders Paving LLC of Hillside, Illinois in the amount of $664,077.00

Resolution R2024-052: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Squaw Grove Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $107,667.55

Resolution R2024-053: A Resolution Awarding the 2024 Sycamore Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Company of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $373,603.31

Mann-Lamb seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote to approve Resolutions R2024-048 through R2024-053. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Resolution R2024-054: A Resolution Entering into a Joint Funding Agreement for Construction Work through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), State of Illinois

Motion

Emmer moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes the Board Chair to execute the appropriate Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, including Truck Access Route program (TARP) funding or certain improvements to County Highway 24, Chicago Road from Lee County Line to Shabbona Road and County Highway 6, Rollo Road from Chicago Road to W Suydam Road and County Highway 6, W Suydam Road from Rollo Road to LaSalle County Line. The estimated construction and construction engineering to cost $2,539,470.00 with the local share estimated at $23,000.00. Pickett seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Resolution R2024-055: A Resolution Entering into an Agreement with State of Illinois to designate Class II Truck Routes

Motion

Plote moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes the Board Chair to execute the appropriate Local Agency Agreement to designate County Highway 24, Chicago Road from Lee County Line to Shabbona Road and County Highway 6, Rollo Road from Chicago Road to W Suydam Road and County Highway 6, W Suydam Road from Rollo Road to LaSalle County Line as Class II Truck Route highways under the Truck Access Route Program (TARP) funded with the State of Illinois. Domina seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair called for a voice vote. The motion carried.

Resolution R2024-056: A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. of Dixon, Illinois for the Howison Road Bridge Project in the amount of $110,995.00

Motion

Ilenikhena moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approves to enter into an agreement with the Engineering Firm of Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. of Dixon, Illinois, for certain Engineering Services associated with the removal and replacement to the bridge over the Little Rock Creek, carrying Howison Road, borders between Afton & Pierce Township in an amount not to exceed $110,995.00. Hoffman seconded the motion as presented.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Resolution R2024-057: A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. of Vernon Hills, Illinois for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project in the amount of $90,454.00

Motion

Henke moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approves to enter into an agreement with the Engineering Firm of Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. of Vernon Hills, Illinois for certain Engineering Services associated with the traffic signal improvements at various locations in DeKalb County in the amount of $90,454.00. Porterfield seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Resolution R2024-058: A Resolution Awarding the Purchase of a F-350 Pickup Truck through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract, to Sutton Ford Commercial Truck Center of Matteson, Illinois in the amount of $53,018

Motion

Hoffman moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby awards the purchase of a F-350 Pickup Truck through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract, to Sutton Ford Commercial Truck Center of Matteson, Illinois in the amount of $53,018. Domina seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Ordinance O2024-04: An Ordinance to Provide Public Transportation in DeKalb County, Illinois

Motion

Crawford moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board Chair to execute and file on behalf of DeKalb County a grant application and all required grant agreements to and with the Illinois Department of Transportation in order to provide public transportation for its citizens. Mann-Lamb seconded the motion as presented.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Resolution R2024-061: A Resolution Awarding the DCRNC Linen Services Contract to Vestis Services, LLC

Motion

Crawford moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby awards the DCRNC linen services contract to Vestis Services, LLC in the amount of $162,928.59 annually with a prebate in the amount of $50,000 to be received within forty-five days of the award of the contract. Pickett seconded.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Resolution R2024-059: A Resolution Authorizing the Transit Facility Remodel Project

Motion

Emmer moved that the DeKalb County Board does hereby authorize the Transit Facility Remodel Project at the County-Owned property located at 1606 Bethany Road in Sycamore, Illinois, to be paid for utilizing Rebuild Illinois Grant Funds and directs the Voluntary Action Center to seek bids for Architectural Services for the project. Ogilvie seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

Chair Webb called for a roll call vote. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

LAW & JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2024-041: A Resolution Authorizing a Five-Year Amendment to the 2003 Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Sycamore

Motion

Lampkins moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes the Board Chair to execute a Five-Year Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Sycamore for Dispatching Services. Little seconded the motion as presented.

Voice Vote

The Chair called for a voice vote on the motion as presented. The motion carried.

Resolution R2024-042: A Resolution Authorizing a Five-Year Amendment to the 2003 Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Genoa

Motion

Lampkins moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby authorizes the Board Chair to execute a Five-Year Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Genoa for Dispatching Services. Cozad seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair called for a voice vote on the motion. The motion carried.

Resolution R2024-043: A Resolution Recognizing the Week of April 14th - 20th, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week

Motion

Lampkins moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby recognizes the week of April 14th - 20th, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in honor and recognition of the Telecommunicators of DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office for their diligence, sacrifice and professionalism in protecting our citizens, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and peace officers safe. Crawford seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

A voice vote was taken. The motion carried.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Resolution R2024-060: A Resolution Approving the Payment of County Claims for April 2024, and Off-Cycle Claims Paid During the Previous Month, Including All Claims for Travel, Meals, and Lodging in the Amount of $7,955,537.86

Motion

Campbell moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby approves the payment of claims for April 2024, and the off-cycle claims paid during the previous month, including all claims for travel, meals, and lodging, in the amount of $7,955,537.86. Deutsch seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote

The Chair called for a roll call vote on the motion to approve the April Claims. Those voting aye were Board Members Porterfield, Quitno, Bagby, Campbell, Cozad, Crawford, Deutsch, Domina, Emmer, Frieders, Haier, Henke, Hoffman, Ilenikhena, Lampkins, Little, Luebke, Mann-Lamb, Marcinkowski, Ogilvie, Osland, Pickett, Plote, and Chair Webb. The motion carried 24-0-0.

Reports of County Officials

Motion

Campbell moved to accept and place on file the following Reports of County Officials:

Cash & Investments in County Banks – March 2024

Public Defender’s Report – March 2024

Adult & Juvenile Monthly Reports – March 2024

Pretrial Report – March 2024

Sheriff’s Jail Report – March 2024

Building Permits & Construction Reports – March 2024

DCRNC Monthly Report – March 2024

DCRNC Quarterly Financial Update – 1st Quarter 2024

Mann-Lamb seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The Chair requested a voice vote to accept the Reports of County Officials as presented. The motion carried. Local Government Decennial Reports

Motion

Campbell moved and Porterfield seconded to accept and place on file in the County Clerk’s Office the following Decennial Reports:Clinton Township Clinton Township Road & Bridge Clinton Township Cemetery District Clinton Township Public Library Clinton Township Community Building Cortland Township Cortland Township Road & Bridge Paw Paw TownshipPaw Paw Township Road & Bridge

Voice Vote

The Chair requested a voice vote to accept and place the Decennial Reports on file in the County Clerk’s Office. The motion carried.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2024-062; A Resolution Designating an Authorized Agent of DeKalb County to enter into eontractCsI with the State of Illinois

Motion

Vice-Chair Frieders moved that the DeKalb County Board hereby duly authorizes the DeKalb County Administrator to enter into contract(s), to include joint participation agreements, on behalf of DeKalb County including any of its agencies or departments with the State of Illinois and any of its agencies or departments, and further grants the DeKalb County Administrator full authority to execute any documents or purchase requests which may in his/her judgement be desirable or necessary for said contract(s). Deutsch seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

Chair Webb called for a voice vote on the motion as presented. The motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Quitno moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Little seconded the motion.

Voice Vote

The motion to adjourn the meeting carried.

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