DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Board met April 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Minutes:

a. March 19, 2025 County Board Meeting

5. Communications & Proclamations:

a. Employee Service Awards – April 2025

6. Public Comments

Any member of the public may address the County Board for up to 3 minutes on any topic of their choosing. There will be no yielding of time to other members of the public and agenda time for public comments is limited to 30 minutes in total.

7. Approval of Appointments for this Month:

• County Board Member - District 12: Rebecca Johnson appointed immediately to fill the unexpired term of Jerry Osland until November 30, 2026.

• County Board Committees: Rebecca Johnson appointed immediately to the County Board’s Finance & Administration and Planning, Zoning & Development Committees until November 30, 2026.

• DeKalb Community Fire Protection District: Dave Lambert reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Shabbona Community Fire Protection District: Richard Lockowitz appointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Cortland Community Fire Protection District: Robert Coyle reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Malta Community Fire Protection District: Thomas Plote appointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Sycamore Community Fire Protection District: John Weberpal appointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Waterman Fire Protection District: Dustin Miller reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Fairdale Light District: Stefanie Jacobson reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Board of Review:

o Dan Cribben reappointed for a two-year term beginning June 1, 2025 and expiring May 31, 2027

o John Linderoth reappointed for a two-year term beginning June 1, 2025 and expiring May 31, 2027

• Farmland Assessment Review Board: Richard Hoffman reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District (DeKalb Sanitary District): Dennis Collins reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2025 and expiring April 30, 2028.

• Regional Planning Commission

o John Ecker (Waterman) reappointed for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2025 and expiring March 31, 2028.

o Dan Olson (DeKalb) reappointed for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2025 and expiring March 31, 2028.

• Regional Planning Commission – Alternate: Bill Nicklas (DeKalb) reappointed for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2025 and expiring March 31, 2028.

• DeKalb County Emergency Telephone Systems Board: Bart Gilmore appointed immediately to fill an unexpired three-year term until December 31, 2027.

8. Reports of Standing Committees with Ordinances & Resolutions

PLANNING, ZONING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

a. Ordinance O2025-04—An Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone a 4- Acre Property Located at 18919 Pritchard Road in Cortland Township from A-1, Agricultural District to PD-C, Planned Development - Commercial District.

BMAC Properties has filed a petition to rezone the 4-acre property located at 18919 Pritchard Road from A-1, Agricultural District to PD-C, Planned Development - Commercial District to allow for the establishment and operation of a construction company. The required public hearing for the Map Amendment was conducted by Hearing Officer Dale Clark on March 6, 2025. Mr. Clark has made his findings of fact and recommended that the Map Amendment be granted with conditions. (Petition CO-25-02)

Committee Action: The Planning, Zoning & Development Committee considered Ordinance O2025-04 on March 26th and forwarded the Ordinance to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

a. Resolution R2025-036—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Seal Coat Project to Steffens 3-D Construction in the Amount of $1,348,456.70.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-036 awards the low bid meeting specification out of two bidders to Steffens 3-D Construction of Toluca, Illinois in the amount of $1,348,456.70. The estimate of cost was $1,608,267.59.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-036 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

b. Resolution R2025-037—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Pavement Marking Project to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. in the Amount of $277,829.60.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-037 awards the low bid meeting specification out of three bidders to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. of Pingree Grove, Illinois in the amount of $277,829.60. The estimate of cost was $297,563.50.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-037 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

c. Resolution R2025-038—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Rejuvenator Project to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC in the Amount of $199,326.04.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-038 awards the low bid meeting specification out of one bidder to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, of South Roxana, Illinois in the amount of $199,326.04. The estimate of cost was $204,227.50.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-038 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

d. Resolution R2025-039—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Spray Patch Project to Ace In the Hole, Inc. Illinois in the Amount of $83,629.19.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2005, Resolution R2025-039 awards the low bid meeting specification out of three bidders to Ace In the Hole, Inc., of Hanna City, Illinois in the amount of $83,629.19. The estimate of cost was $150,740.15.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-039 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

e. Resolution R2025-040—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 HMA Patching Project to Curran Contracting Co. in the Amount of $31,589.00.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-040 awards the low bid meeting specification out of three bidders to Curran Contracting Co., of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $31,589.00. The estimate of cost was $36,766.00.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-040 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

f. Resolution R2025-041—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Cortland Road District HMA Overlay Project to Builders Paving, LLC in the Amount of $200,870.05.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-041 awards the low bid meeting specification out of five bidders to Builders Paving, LLC, of Hillside, Illinois in the amount of $200,870.05. The estimate of cost was $269,681.50.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-041 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

g. Resolution R2025-042—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 DeKalb Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Co. in the Amount of $607,220.80.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-042 awards the low bid meeting specification out of three bidders to Curran Contracting Co., of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $607,220.80. The estimate of cost was $714,693.50.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-042 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

h. Resolution R2025-043—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Genoa Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Co. in the Amount of $28,448.00.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-043 awards the low bid meeting specification out of three bidders to Curran Contracting Co., of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $28,448.00. The estimate of cost was $30,323.00.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-043 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

i. Resolution R2025-044—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Pierce District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Co. in the Amount of $119,972.00.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-044 awards the low bid meeting specification out of three bidders to Curran Contracting Co., of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $119,972.00. The estimate of cost was $136,799.00.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-044 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

j. Resolution R2025-045—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 Sycamore Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Co. in the Amount of $282,879.57.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-045 awards the low bid meeting specification out of five bidders to Curran Contracting Co., of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $282,879.57. The estimate of cost was $346,741.50.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-045 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

k. Resolution R2025-046—A Resolution Awarding the 2025 DeKalb County Forest Preserve G2K Multi-Use Path Project to Martin & Co Excavating in the Amount of $93,236.40.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-046 awards the low bid meeting specification out of four bidders to Martin & Co Excavating, of Oregon, Illinois in the amount of $93,236.40. The estimate of cost was $117,885.00.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-046 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

l. Resolution R2025-047—A Resolution Awarding the Purchase of a F-150 Pickup Truck through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract, to Currie Motors Commercial Center in the Amount of $46,904.00.

For the bid opening on March 31, 2025, Resolution R2025-047 awards the low bid meeting specification out of three bids to Currie Motors Commercial Center of Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $46,904.00.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-047 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

m. Resolution R2025-048—A Resolution to Designate Glidden Road, from IL Route 64 to IL Route 72, as a Class II Truck Route.

This Resolution is to execute the appropriate a resolution to designate County Highway 05, Glidden Road from Illinois Route 64 to Illinois Route 72, a distance of 6.53 miles, as Class II Truck Route highways under the Truck Access Route Program (TARP) funded with the State of Illinois.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-048 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

n. Resolution R2025-049—A Resolution in Support of a Vision Zero Action Plan Approach for Road Safety.

This Resolution is to implement and support a DeKalb County Vision Zero Action Plan, to work on an equitable approach as partners with the community to reach an eventual goal of zero fatalities and severe injuries using the Safe System Approach. This plan is to support and align with the Illinois State Strategic Highway Safety Plan & the USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy and Safer Roads for All.

Committee Action: The Highway Committee considered Resolution R2025-049 on April 3rd and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

No Actionable Items

FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

No Actionable Items

LAW & JUSTICE COMMITTEE

No Actionable Items

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

a. Reports of County Officials: Accept and place on file the following Reports of County Officials.

Cash & Investments in County Banks – March 2025

Public Defender’s Report – March 2025

Adult & Juvenile Monthly Reports – March 2025

Pretrial Report – March 2025

Sheriff’s Jail Report – March 2025

Building Permits & Construction Reports – March 2025

DCRNC Monthly Report – March 2025

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

a. Resolution R2025-050—A Resolution Approving the Payment of County Claims for April 2025, and Off-Cycle Claims Paid During the Previous Month, Including All Claims for Travel, Meals, and Lodging, in the amount of $ 8,266,709.48.

Due to the Finance & Administration Committee not holding a meeting in April, this item has is being brought forward to the Executive Committee for consideration.

Committee Action: The Executive Committee considered Resolution R2025-050 on April 9th and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

b. Resolution R2025-053—A Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of an Air Conditioner Coil for the DCRNC Rooftop Unit from Service Concepts Inc. of Genoa, Illinois in the Amount of $35,610.00.

On March 19th, 2025, the County Board approved Resolution R2025-032 which authorized the procurement of an Air Conditioner Coil for the DCRNC Rooftop Unit above the Administration portion of the building. Due to market factors, the contractor withdrew their bid due to current market conditions. The DCRNC Maintenance Supervisor has obtained three additional quotes with the lowest responsible quote being from Service Concepts inc of Genoa, Illinois in the amount of $35,610.00. Resolution R2025-053 repeals Resolution R2025-032 authorizes the procurement of the air conditioner coil from Service Concepts inc.

Committee Action: The Executive Committee considered Resolution R2025-053 on April 9th and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

c. Resolution R2025-054—A Resolution in Support of the Illinois America250 Commemoration.

On February 11th, 2025, the DeKalb County History Center provided the Committee of the Whole with an overview of the Illinois America250 Commemoration and the History Center’s plan for the Commemoration within DeKalb County. Resolution R2025-054 declares the County’s support for the Illinois America250 Commemoration initiatives.

Committee Action: The Executive Committee considered Resolution R2025-054 on April 9th and forwarded the Resolution to the County Board with a favorable recommendation by a voice vote, with all votes cast in the affirmative.

9. Old Business

10. New Business & Referral of Matters to Committee

11. Adjournment

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