MINUTES
FULTON COUNTY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 11, 2006

Chairwoman Sandra J. Monari called the Regular Session, April 11, 2006 meeting to order at 6:30 p. m. in Courtroom 201 at the Fulton County Courthouse in Lewistown, IL.

The Fulton County Clerk called the roll and found the following members present:

The Invocation was given by Member Viano, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Board members and guests.

Member LaRiviere moved to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Regular Session held March 14, 2006 with a second from Member Parson. The motion carried by voice vote.

PROCLAMATINS AND PRESENTATIONS

Member Hackett moved to adopt and place on file the Resolution recognizing the Lewistown Jr. High School Girls 8th Grade Volleyball Team for being 2006 Regional Champions, 2006 Sectional Champions and were Second Place winners at the 2006 State Tournament. Member Kumer seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Viano moved to accept and place on file the Proclamation from A. B. A. T. E. recognizing May as Motorcycle Awareness Month with a second from Member Shaw. The motion carried by voice vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Member Manock moved to approve the Consent Agenda with a correction to the Other Reports Form under the State’s Attorney Section as $19,989.49 in both slots. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

1. Emergency Telephone System (911) Board Report
2. Report-Fulton County, IL Circuit Clerk-Financial Statement November 30, 2005
3. Appointment (Re)-Farmington Community Fire Protection District-John Higgs
4. Claims-HWY, Supervisor of Assessments, Ful Co Camp & Rec, Property, GIS,
Sheriff, Jail, Merit, Animal Control, E.S.D.A., Public Def., Board of Review,
Planning & Zoning, Courtroom Renovation
5. Reports-HWY, Coroner, Clayberg Nursing Home, Treasurer
6. Other Reports-Public Defender, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, County Clerk
7. Report-General Fund Summary

PUBLIC REMARKS

Ms. Gracie Long of Canton, IL presented to the Board pictures and letters to bring to the attention of the Board members of an extremely junky property (925 Old West Locust Street) where the front yard is zoned for the City of Canton and the back yard is zoned for the County of Fulton. Ms. Long wanted direction on how this property could be cleaned up, since she has over a year ago contacted the Fulton County Health Department and the City of Canton Zoning Board. Member Parson said he has talked with this gentleman and that he is in the process of building a shed, which was almost a year ago. Member Parson suggested that she recontact the City of Canton Zoning Board. Ms. Long also wanted to file a compliant about open burning at the same resident.

Mr. Kent Kowal, Fulton County Port Authority Representative addressed the Board to update the progress of the Port Authority District. A six million dollar bond was issued in favor of Byerly Aviation. Mr. Kowal also wanted to thank the Board for the allocation of the $12,000.00 to the Port Authority. The Port is working on several projects and will come back at a later date with a progress report.

FINANCE/INSURANCE

Member Manock moved to pay the claim in the amount $125.00 to the Illinois Association County Officials Conference 2006 for the County Board Chair to attend May 1st through May 3rd, 2006 with a second from Member Parson. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Manock moved to pay the claim in the amount of $62.00 to Paririeland Printing for Fulton County Board envelopes with a second from Member Viano. The motion carried by roll call vote.

Member Manock moved to pay the claim in the amount of $3,900.00 to Clifton Gunderson for professional services through March 31, 2006 with $900.00 for final billing on November 30, 2005 audit of Circuit Clerks office financial statements and $3,000.00 for progress billing on November 30, 2005 audit of County financial statements. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (14-2). Nays-Members Kumer and LaRiviere

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution for transfer of funds in the amount of $7,500.00 from the Fulton County General Fund Contingency line item #001-590.604-021 to ESDA Radio Equipment and Maintenance line item #001-525.151-064. The line item transfer will be to purchase a Repeater for ESDA. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution for transfer of funds in the amount of $150.00 from the Fulton County General Fund, Circuit Clerk, Audit line item Office Supplies and Expense #001-520.301-002 to Audit-Circuit Clerk’s Office line item #001-520.305-002. Member Manock seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution for transfer of funds where certain claims upon the Fulton County General Fund, Preparation of Budget line item will exceed appropriations for fiscal year December 1, 2005 through November 30, 2006. The amount of $2,150.00 to be transferred from Contingency line item #001-590.604-021 to Preparation of Budget line item #001-590.606-017. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion was denied by two-thirds roll call vote (13-3). Nays-Members Abbadusky, Huggins and Kumer

Member Huggins moved to resend his no vote with a second from Member Abbadusky to bring the Resolution back for a revote. The motion carried by roll call vote (15-1). Nay- Member Huggins.

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution for transfer of funds where certain claims upon the Fulton County General Fund, Preparation of Budget line item will exceed appropriations for fiscal year December 1, 2005 through November 30, 2006. The amount of $2,150.00 transferred from Contingency line item #001-590.604-021 to Preparation of Budget line item #001-590.606-017. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by two-thirds roll call vote (14-2). Nays-Members Huggins and Kumer

Member Zessin moved to approve the Fulton County, Illinois Basic Financial Statements Audit for fiscal year ending November 30, 2005 and to place it on file with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution authorizing the Fulton County Board Chair to sign any and all paperwork including a Grant Agreement, for $50,000.00, in order to have the County reimbursed for electrical work at the Fulton County Courthouse through said grant. Member Manock seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution that the Fulton County Board urges the Governor and the Legislatures to fully fund P. A. 92-0508, the Public Defender Salary Reimbursement Act which would reimburse two-thirds of the salary of the public defender. Member Manock seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution that the Fulton County Board supports the establishment of a direct deposit program for all of its employees and that a request is hereby made of the bargaining units to also approve the direct deposit program. Member Manock seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Member LaRiviere moved to adopt the Resolution authorizing County Aid on a culvert replacement in Putman Road District, Section 06-21CMP-01-CAB, on Gale Road a point near the NW Corner of the SW Quarter of Section 26, located on Gale Road of Putman Township. The sum of $15,000.00 or as much therefore as may be needed be hereby appropriated from the County Aid Bridge Fund of Fulton County and that Putman Road District, provided said Road District shall levy, appropriate, and expend funds to meet one-half the cost of said culvert replacement. Member Parson seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member LaRiviere moved to adopt the Resolution authorizing County Aid on a culvert replacement in Farmers Road District, Section 06-10CMO-10-CAB, on Holler Road a point near the NW corner of the SW Quarter of Section 20, of Farmers Township. The sum of $9,000.00, or as much therefore as may be needed be hereby appropriated from the County Aid Bridge Fund of Fulton County and that the culvert replacement on the Farmers Road District, provided said Road District shall levy, appropriate and expend funds to meet one-half the cost of said culvert replacement. Member Parson seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member LaRiviere moved to adopt the Resolution authorizing County Aid on a culvert replacement with liner in Cass Road District, 06-06CMP-01-CAB, on Smyzor Road a point near the NW Corner of the NW Quarter of Section 29, in Cass Township. The sum of $3,000.00, or as much therefore as may be needed be hereby appropriated from the County Aid Bridge Fund of Fulton County for the culvert replacement on the Cass Road District road, provide said Road District shall levy, appropriate, and expend funds to meet one-half the cost of said culvert replacement. Member Parson seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Pigg moved to adopt the Resolution that the Fulton County Board support the Railbanking of Burlington Northern & Santa Fe right of way from Yates City to Farmington, IL to be included in the Greenways and Trails Plan with a second from Member Parson. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Pigg moved to adopt the Emergency Appropriation Resolution in the amount of $100,000.00 to be appropriated to meet an unforeseen immediate emergency and that sum be appropriated in the Fulton County Highway Fund, Equipment Purchase line item #002-525.140-030. Whereas a Grant Intergovernmental Agreement has been made and entered by and between Fulton County Highway Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation for $100,000.00 for reimbursement to develop a Geographic Information System for the Fulton County Highway Department. Member LaRiviere seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Pigg moved to adopt the Resolution authorizing the Fulton County Board Chair to sign an updated Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

ADJOURNMENT

Member LaRiviere moved to adjourn the meeting with a second from Member Huggins. The motion carried by voice vote with the meeting adjourning approximately at 8:18 pm. The next Fulton County Board meeting will be May 9th, 2006 at 6:30 pm, Courtroom 201.