1.       Roll Call

2.       Pledge to the Flag

3.       Approval of Minutes

4.       Approval of Agenda

5.       Communications and Referrals

6.       Appointments                      

          Appointments expiring for January 2009:

a.     DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation Board – 2 positions

b.      DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center Board – 4 positions

c.      DeKalb County Supportive Living Facility Board – 6 positions

d.     Community Services Administrative Board – 1 position

7.       Persons to be Heard from the Floor

8.       Reports from Standing Committees

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE

Ordinance #2008-23:  Amending the DeKalb County Zoning Ordinance Section 4.01.C – The Floodplain/Conservation District:  To adopt the new version of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for DeKalb County, dated January 2, 2009.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Vary, seconded by Ms. Dubin, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE

a.)    Resolution #R2008-75:  Jurisdictional Transfer - Malta Road.  To transfer land rights associated with a Jurisdictional Transfer of parcel number 3EX0082, containing 1.072 acres, more or less, located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 40 North, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in DeKalb County at the intersection of Illinois State Route 38 and County Highway 31 (Malta Road) and agree to the 4 specific terms outlined in the Letter of Intent from the Illinois Department of Transportation dated October 8, 2008.  Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Emerson, seconded by Vice-Chairman Mr. Augsburger, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

b.)    Resolution #R2008-76:  Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation for County Highway 31 – Malta Road.  To enter into an agreement with the State of Illinois for the resurfacing of Malta Road, with the local reimbursement share to be one hundred thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars ($136,500.00).  Committee Action: Moved by Vice-Chairman Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Emerson and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

c.)    Resolution #R2008-77:  Award for the 2009 General County Letting.   Committee Action:  Moved by Vice-Chairman Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Emerson, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

d.)    Resolution #R2008-78:  Preliminary Engineering Agreement for Baseline Road Bridge.  To enter into an Engineering Agreement with Wendler Engineering Services, Inc., Dixon, Illinois, for the provision of preliminary engineering services incident to the replacement of a bridge on Baseline Road over the south branch of the Kishwaukee River, and compensation for said services to Fehr-Graham & Associates, LLC, not to exceed $38,750.00 for DeKalb County Section 08-18121-00-BR on Baseline Road in Sycamore Road District.  Committee Action: Moved by Mr. Emerson, seconded by Vice-Chairman Augsburger, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

e.)    Resolution #R2008-79:  Preliminary Engineering Agreement for Shabbona Road Bridge.  To enter into an Engineering Agreement with Wendler Engineering Services, Inc., of Dixon, Illinois, for the provision of preliminary engineering services incident to the replacement of a bridge on Shabbona Road over Big Indian Creek located on Paw Paw Road District, and the compensation for said services to Fehr-Graham & Associates, LLC, not to exceed $37,550.00 for DeKalb County Section 05-00213-00-BR on Shabbona Road in Paw Paw District.  Committee Action:  Moved by Vice-Chairman Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Emerson, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

f.)      Resolution #R2008-80:  Bid Award for One New Tandem Cab and Chassis. To award the low bid submitted by Chicago International Trucks of Chicago, Illinois, for one new tandem cab and chassis ($65,000), one engine cleaner with inner and outer elements ($225.00), one engine warranty for 84 months or 150,000 miles ($1,850), transmission warranty for a minimum of 5 years unlimited mile extended warranty ($1125.00), and for a transmission “t” type shift handle controller and seven way electric trailer socket on rear of frame ($552.00), for a total amount of $68,752.00.  Committee Action:  Moved by Vice-Chairman Augsburger, seconded by Mr. Emerson, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

g.)    Resolution:  #R2008-81:  MFT Funds for 2009 Salary and Equipment Rental. To use MFT funds for salary and equipment rentals.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Emerson, seconded by Vice-Chairman Augsburger, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

h.)   Resolution:  #R2008-82:  MFT Funds for Winter Maintenance Materials. To use MFT funds for various road construction and maintenance operations.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Emerson, seconded by Vice-Chairman Augsburger, and it was carried unanimously to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

*Resolution #R2008-83:  Senior Services Tax Levy One-Time Allocations.   To re-allocate one-time funds for capital needs to the following agencies:  Committee Action:  Moved by          , seconded by            , and it was carried          to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

ON THE TABLES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

a.)               Claims

b.)               Reports of County Officials

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

a.)    Resolution #R2008-74:  Land Acquisition.   To authorize the acquisition of the

property located at 111 Walnut Street in Sycamore, IL, (PIN #06-32-281-012) at the earliest date possible for $105,600.00 plus two years of post-closing possession by the current owner.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Fauci, seconded by Mr. Andersen, and it was carried unanimously, to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.

b.) Resolution #R2008-84: Extension of the Federal Lobbyists Contract.  To

authorize the extension of the Federal Lobbyists contract with Marc Associates of Washington, D.C., for six months from January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 at a cost of $24,000 payable in monthly installments of $4,000.  Committee Action:  Moved by Mr. Andersen, seconded Mr. Metzger, Sr., and it was carried to forward this recommendation to the full board for approval.  Mr. Haines voted no.

c.)  Ordinance #2008-24:  Amendment to the Rules of Order of the DeKalb County Board.  To amend Section 2-43 of the DeKalb County Code to read as follows: “no committee shall meet without a quorum being present.  A quorum of a standing committee shall be a majority of its members.  Committee Action:  Moved by Ms. Allen, seconded by Ms. Fauci, and it was carried unanimously to forward this 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.)   Claims

5. Old Business

6. New Business

7. Adjournment

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