DeKalb County, Illinois
	County Board Agenda 7:30 p.m. December 19, 2007

1.       Roll Call

2.       Pledge to the Flag

3.       Approval of Minutes

4.       Approval of Agenda

5.       Communications and Referrals

a.)    Presentation by Dan Templin on the “K.E.Y.S. PROGRAM”

6.       Appointments                       

7.       Persons to be Heard from the Floor

8.       Reports from Standing Committees

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance #2007-19:  Interim Special Use Permit Request by Illini Farms.  To allow construction of agricultural

labor housing on property at 31911 Hunter Road in Kingston Township.   Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Haines,

seconded by Ms. Vary, and it was carried unanimously approve the petition with the conditions set forth by

the Hearing Officer and to send the ordinance to the full County Board for approval.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

a.)    Resolution #R2007-75:  Bid Award for the 2008 General County Letting.  Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Stoddard, seconded by Mr. Augsburger, and it was carried unanimously to forward the bid award resolution to the full County Board for approval.

b.)    Resolution #R2007-76:  Bid Award for the Replacement of One Tandem.  To award a bid to the lowest bidder, Chicago

        International Trucks from Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $63,900,00 and to include the requested warranty options; to purchase one new 2008 Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis; including one engine air cleaner with inner and outer elements in  the amount of $225.00; one engine warranty for 85 months or 150,000 miles in the amount of $1,850.00; and one transmission warranty for a minimum 5-years unlimited mile extended warranty for $1,100.00, for a total amount of $67,075.00.  

        Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Stoddard, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation on to the full County Board for approval.

c.)    Resolution #R2007-77:  MFT for 2008 Salary and Equipment Rental.  To authorize a portion of the MFT allocation to pay for 2008 new equipment and salaries in the amount of $765,740.00.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Stoddard, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full County Board for approval.

d.)    Resolution #R2007-78:  Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for the Bridge over Somonauk Creek Located Suydam Road.  To authorize a preliminary agreement for the deck replacement of the bridge over Somonauk Creek located on Suydam Road, 0.5 miles west of Sandwich, to Fehr-Graham & Associates, LLC in the amount of $82,000.00.  Fehr-Graham will prepare all the  necessary reports, permits, plans and surveys for this project, which is scheduled for FY-2009 projects and requires the services of a Structural Engineer.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full County Board for approval.

e.)    Resolution #R2007-79:  Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement for the Bridge over the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River.  To authorize a preliminary agreement for the complete bridge replacement of the current bridge located over the South Branch of the Kishwaukee River located on Five Points Road just north of IL Route 72 and the Village of Kingston, to Hutchison Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $233,000.00.  Hutchison Engineering, Inc., will prepare paperwork for sidewalk, curb and gutter and impact studies to be completed for this project, which is scheduled for FY-2011 and FY-2012, and requires the services of a Structural Engineer. 

        Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full County Board for approval.

                                                                           ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Resolution #R2007-73: Tax Abatement Resolution of Intent.  A recommendation for a letter of intent regarding a tax abatement request for the construction of a new facility in Park 88 called “Project 11”, in the City of DeKalb Tax Abatement Program that grants a five-year decreasing term property tax abatement.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Fauci, seconded by Mr. Metzger, Sr., and it was carried to forward this Resolution of Intent to the full County Board for approval.  Mr. Walt abstained.

                                                                                       FINANCE COMMITTEE

     a.)  Claims

     b.)  Reports of County Officials

 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.)  Resolution #R2007-74:  To Participate in the Park District Risk Management Agency Insurance Program (P.D.R.M.A.).    To authorize the  Forest Preserve District to participate in an intergovernmental agreement with other public entities that have banded together to share insurance risk pools. The Forest Preserve District cost of $13,704.00  would cover liability, workmen’s compensation, property and vehicles, and other insurance coverage.   Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Rosemier, seconded by Ms. Turner, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full Forest Preserve Commissioners for approval.

b.) Claims

5. Old Business

6. New Business

7. Adjournment