1. Roll Call

2. Pledge to the Flag

3. Approval of the Minutes

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Communications and Referrals

                        a.)  Resolution #R2005-72:  Declaration of a Vacancy on the DeKalb County Board.  To declare  the office formerly occupied by Jeffery Metzger of county board district 12 vacant.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Fauci, seconded by Mr. Whelan, and it was carried unanimously to forward the resolution to the full board for approval.

6. Appointments                      

7. Persons to be Heard from the Floor

8. Reports from Standing Committees

PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

a.)     Ordinance #2005-25:  Oak Ridge Union Cemetery Special Use Permit.  To allow for the approval of an 11.5-acre addition to the Oak Ridge Union Cemetery, located on the south side of Suydam Road in Somonauk Township.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Vary, seconded by Mrs. Allen, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation with conditions, to the full board for approval.

b.)     Resolution #R2005-67:  Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DeKalb and the City of Sandwich.  Approval of an intergovernmental agreement between the County of DeKalb and the City of Sandwich regarding transfer of zoning and building regulation authority from the County to the City for Our Savior’s Lutheran church at Pratt and West Sandwich Road.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

a.)     Resolution #R2005-68:  Anticipation of Township Bridge Funds.  This resolution is submitted when Township Bridge funds received annually are not sufficient to cover the cost of construction of a certain project.  In order for the County to earmark these funds to come to the County when available this resolution is required.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Whelan, and it was carried unanimously to forward the resolution to the full board for approval. 

b.)     Resolution #R2005-69: Cooperative Agreement Between the City of DeKalb, City of Sycamore, Town of Cortland and DeKalb County for Participation in Downstate Operating Assistance Program.  The City of DeKalb is eligible to receive up to $1.4 million in operating assistance for local transportation services.  In order for the City of DeKalb to be reimbursed for transportation services in out-lying areas, those areas have to have an agreement with the City of DeKalb to get reimbursed for those trips.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Fauci, seconded by Mr. Osborne, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval and to authorized the County Board Chairman to sign the Cooperative Agreement.

c.)     Resolution #R2005-70:  Bid Award for Bridge Project – Brickville Road Bridge.  To award a bid for the replacement of a triple reinforced concrete box culvert on Brickville Road in Sycamore Road District to the lowest bidder, Civil Construction, Inc., of Freeport, Illinois, in the amount of $239,112.66.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Faivre, seconded by Ms. Fauci, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval. 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Resolution #R2005-75:  Modification of the Senior Services Allocation. 

(Resolution on the Tables)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution #R2005-78: Resolution of Intent For a Tax Abatement Request – Project Oak.  To adopt a Resolution of Intent to consider favorably the inclusion of Project Oak in DeKalb County’s Inducement Progam that future reviews of the specific company and project are favorable.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Augsburger, seconded by Ms. DeFauw, and it was carried to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval.  There were 4 yes votes and 1 no vote from Mr. Haines.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

a.)       Ordinance #2005-26:  Adoption of the Tax Levy for FY2006.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Augsburger, seconded by Ms. Tobias, and it was carried to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval. Mr. Sands voted no.

b.)       Ordinance #R2005-27:  Adoption of the FY2006 Budget.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Augsburger, seconded by Ms. Tobias, and it was carried to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval. Mr. Sands voted no.

c.)       Resolution #R2005-71:  Year End Budget Transfers for 2005.  Committee Action: Moved by               , seconded by               , and it was carried            , to forward this resolution to the full board for approval.

-Attachments will be placed on the tables-

d.)      Resolution #R2005-76:  Amendment to the Family and Medical Leave Act Policy.  To change the policy to reflect three changes: 1.) a person is entitled to 12 weeks of leave under FMLA in any consecutive 12-month period; 2.) A serious health condition is defined as one which included a.) inpatient care, or b.) pregnancy, or c.) more than 3 days of incapacitation.  3.) Absences due to workman’s compensation injuries will be considered a leave under FMLA. Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Tobias, seconded by Ms. Leifheit, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval.

e.)       Resolution #R2005-77:  Salaries for Elected Officials.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Sands, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval.

f.)         Claims

g.)       Reports of County Officials

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

a.)    Resolution #R2005-73:  Official Intent with Respect to the Supportive Living Facility.  Announcing the intent of the County to issue, or have issued, non-recourse bonds.    Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Rosemier, seconded by Ms. Fauci, and it was carried unanimously to forward the resolution to the full board for approval.

b.)    Ordinance #2005-74:  Amendment to the DeKalb County Indemnification Policy.  To add the Veteran’s Assistance Commission to the DeKalb County Indemnification Policy.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Leifheit, seconded by Ms. LaVigne, and it was carried unanimously to forward the ordinance to the full board for approval.

c.)    Resolution #R2005-79: Veteran’s Assistance Commission Tax Referendum Proposal.  Providing for and requiring the submission to the voters of DeKalb County, Illinois, at the general primary election to be held on the March 21, 2006, of the proposition to levy a new tax at a new rate for the purpose of providing assistance to military veteran’s and their families.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Rosemier, seconded by Mr. Slack, and it was carried unanimously to forward the recommendation to the full board for approval.

 9. Old Business

10. New Business

11. Adjournment

DEKALB COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT

1.  Roll Call

2.  Approval of the Minutes

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Business

a.)          Ordinance #2005-20:  Annual Appropriation for FY2005.  Committee Action:  Moved by _______________, seconded by _________________, and it was carried ______________ to forward this recommendation to the full Forest Preserve District Commission for approval.

b.)          Ordinance #2005-21:  Adoption of the Property Tax Levy for FY2006.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Tobias, seconded by Ms. Turner, and it was carried  by a roll call vote to forward the resolution to the full Forest Preserve Commission for approval.  There were 5 yes votes and 2 no votes, those being

c.)          Resolution #R2005-62:  Year-End Budget Transfers.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Turner, seconded by Mr. Gudmunson, and it was carried unanimously by voice vote to forward the resolution to the full Forest Preserve Commission for approval.

d.)         Resolution #R2005-63:  Land Acquisition Referendum.  A proposition of increasing the existing tax rate for the general corporate purposes to the voters of DeKalb County Forest Preserve District at the general primary election to be held on March 21, 2006 and to change the sunset clause.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Turner, and it was carried unanimously, to forward this recommendation, with the change of the sunset clause, to the full Forest Preserve District Commission for approval.

e.)          Claims

5. Old Business

6. New Business

7. Adjournment