MINUTES
FULTON COUNTY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 10, 2007

Chairman Edward L. Ketcham called the Regular Session, July 10, 2007 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 LaRiviere which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Board members and guests.

Member Parson moved to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Regular Session held June 12, 2007 with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE

Chairman Ketcham introduced Mr. Earl Allen as the replacement for Rhonda Feree at the U of I Extension Center as Extension Director. The contact information for Mr. Allen is 309-547-3711 and email address is erallen@uiuc.edu.

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Presentation-Update on Strategic Initiatives for Greenways and Trails--Mr. Bill Kuhn, Fulton County Highway Superintendent and Angie Sanders, from the U of I Extension Center updated the Board on the four initiatives of the Greenways and Trails project. The four initiatives were: 1. Route 336 2. State Route 24 3. County Highway 6 and 4. Rural Economic Development.

Presentation-Mid Century Telephone Building—Mr. Chris Helle, Fulton County ESDA Director gave the Board a handout for information regarding the Mid Century Telephone building in Canton, IL for a possible purchase for Fulton County. The purpose would be for ESDA Office, storage, satellite offices for Fulton County Circuit Clerk and Treasurer. The Fulton County Board Chairman will appoint an Ad Hoc Committee for further investigation of this issue.

Mr. Brad Guidi, Executive Director and Mr. Lee Newton, Board President of Why Not Now, Inc gave a short presentation on Camp Big Sky, operated by Why Not Now, Inc., and stated their mission is to provide accessible fishing, camping, boating and other related outdoor opportunities to children and adults with disabilities. Mr. Guidi and Mr. Newton invited the Board and members of the public to come to the facility anytime for a tour or please visit the web site at www.why-not-now.org.

Member Monari moved to place on file the Resolution Honoring Angie Sanders for all the work she has done through her internship with the Peace Corps Fellows Program of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University where she received her Master of Science degree from the Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration Department. Ms. Sanders has while in Fulton County worked on The Greenways and Trails Project, the Illinois River Nature Trail, Fulton County Tourism alliance Committee, Fulton County Board Tourism Committee and the Fulton County Committee of the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byways. Member Manock seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Huggins moved to place on file the Resolution Honoring Alan Coleman, Fulton County Regional Office of Education Superintendent who retired June 3, 2007. Mr. Coleman served the citizens of Fulton County since August of 1971. Member Kumer seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote.

LIQUOR CONTROL REPORT

The Liquor Control Committee reported that the A.B.A.T.E Class C Temporary Liquor License was approved for a 1day special event on August 10th and 11th, 2007 to be held at the Fulton County Fair Grounds, 1325 S. Main Street, Lewistown, IL 61542.

CONSENT AGENDA

Member Parson moved to adopt the Consent Agenda with a second from Member Huggins. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

1. Report-General Fund (Will be distributed Board night)
2. Emergency Telephone System (911) Board Report
3. Report-MWRDGC (Nothing to Report this month)
4. Appointment-Resolution-Revolving Loan Members
5. Report-Fulton/Schuyler Office of Education 22-Report of Official Acts-FY07
6. Report-Legal Holidays for the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court & Clerks of the Circuit
Court Offices for Calendar Year 2008
7. Report-General Account Six-Month Report from December 1, 2006 thru May 31,
2007 Circuit Clerk
8. Resolution-Appointment(s) to the United Workforce Development Board to the
Corporate Board
9. Claims-HWY, Supervisor of Assessments, Ful Co Camp & Rec, Property, Sheriff,
Jail, Merit, Animal Control, E.S.D.A., Public Def., Zoning, Board of Review,
Landfill
10. Reports-HWY, Coroner, Animal Control, Clayberg Nursing Home, Treasurer
11. Other Reports-Public Defender, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, County Clerk

PUBLIC REMARKS

Ms. Suzanne Ginger addressed the Board regarding her interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance for Fulton County for bill boards structures and thought some bill boards were put up without permits. Chairman Ketcham recommended Ms. Ginger meet with the Board Zoning Committee Chairman, Member Parson to help further investigate the issue.

ACTION AGENDA

HEALTH

Member Helle moved to adopt the Resolution for Officials to Sign the Fulton County Clayberg Medicare Enrollment Application. This would enable the Fulton County Board Chairman and Administrator of Clayberg Nursing Home to be authorized to sign any and all applications and other paperwork that would allow Fulton County Clayberg Nursing Center to provide skilled nursing care at its facility. Member Shaw seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

SAFETY

Member Bucher moved to adopt the Resolution for an Intergovernmental Agreement Between ESDA and Fulton County Highway Department to a use Heavy Truck in Event of an Emergency to the Pull ESDA Trailer with a second from Member Parson. The motion was rescinded by Member Bucher and Member Parson to be presented at the August meeting.

PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Federal Aid Matching Funds for Right-of-Way Acquisition on the Richard K. Sharpshair and Laura Lee Sharpshair Property requesting $22,941.00 for the County Highway 6 Project Section 03-00125-00-RS with a second from Member Parson. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution Authorizing County Aid on Bridge Replacement in Young Hickory Road District Section 07-26107-00-BR. The sum of $50,000.00 or as much therefore as may be needed be appropriated from the County Aid Bridger Fund of Fulton County for the replacement of a bridge on Young Hickory Road District. Township Bridge funds will be secured to pay 80% of construction and engineering costs. The remainder 20% will be split 50/50 between the Road district and the County, for Section 07-26107-00-BR. Member parson seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution for the Preliminary Engineering Agreement for Young Hickory Road District Section 07-26107-00-BR with a second from Member Parson. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR ZONING OFFICER

Member Hall, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for Zoning Officer, updated the Board stating there have been five interviews, three have declined and two interviews left before a decision can be made.

FINANCE/INSURANCE

Member Manock moved to pay the Fulton County FY 2008 WIRC membership fee in the amount of $5,314.10 with as second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to pay Foster-Jacobs Inc. for electrical work at the Courthouse in the amount of $24,180.00 with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to pay ICRMT (IL Counties Risk Management Trust) the amount of $1,000.00 for a deductible with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to pay Clifton Gunderson in the amount of $4,000.00 for progress billing in connection with audit of November 30, 2006 Financial Statements with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to pay the monthly Zoning Claims in the amount of $50.00 with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution for Transfer of Funds upon the County Highway Funds in the amount of $30,000.00 for Equipment Purchase #002-522-140-030 to $20,000.00 going to Utilities #002-540-110-030 and $10,000.00 going to Parts & Repair #002-525-403-030 with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution to be resolved by the Fulton County Board that the Fulton County Treasurer be directed to transfer $1,400.00 from the Fulton County Working Cash Fund to the Fulton County Veteran’s Assistance Commission Fund. Be it further resolved that the amount of $1,400.00 shall be reimbursed to the Fulton County Working Cash Fund by the Fulton County Veteran’s Assistance Fund on or before November 30, 2007. Member LaRiviere seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution to be resolved by the Fulton County Board that the Fulton County Treasurer be directed to transfer $8,600.00 from the Fulton County Working Cash Fund to the Fulton County Mentally Deficient Persons Fund. Be it further resolved that the amount of $8,600.00 shall be reimbursed to the Fulton County Working Cash Fund by the Fulton County Mentally Deficient Persons Fund on or before November 30, 2007. Member LaRiviere seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution for an Anticipation Warrant for the Fulton County Extension Services Fund. The Anticipation Warrant will not exceed the sum of $97,623.00 in the aggregate. The Warrant provided for shall be payable on or before the November 30, 2007 and shall bear interest at a variable rate not to exceed 4.95% per anum. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved with a second from Member Bucher to adopt the Resolution to be resolved by the Fulton County Board that the Fulton County Treasurer be and she is hereby directed to transfer an amount of $21,250.00 from the Fulton County Working Cash Fund to the Fulton County Mental Health Fund. Be it further resolved the amount of $21,250.0 shall be reimbursed to the Fulton County Working Cash Fund by the Fulton County Mental Health Fund on or before November 30, 2007. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution to Increase Daily Rate Compensation
for Jurors of Fulton County, Illinois to $20.00 per day effective July 10, 2007 with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution to Increase Mileage for Jurors in Fulton County, IL to a rate of .30 cents per mile effective July 10, 2007 with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Ordinance in Regard to Medical Insurance for Fulton County Non-Bargaining Employee’s Officers and Their Dependents that by the Fulton County Board that the County of Fulton will not pass on said increase to Officers, their dependents, and non-bargaining unit employees and their dependents (except County Board members whose rate was set in an earlier Resolution) for continued insurance coverage until December 1, 2007 at which time said increase will take effect. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution for HAVA (Help America Vote Act) Grant for GEMS Election Software License in the amount of $63,000.00 with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock with a second from Member Bucher moved to adopt the Resolution to Authorize One Installment Payment for Real Estate Taxes 2006 Payable 2007 with both installments due on September 4th, 2007. The motion carried by roll call vote (12-6). Ayes-Members Bucher, Hall, Helle, Ketcham, LaRiviere, Manock, Parson, Pettet, Pigg, Shaw, Simmons, Zessin. Nays-Members Andrews, Huggins, Kumer, Medus, Monari, Williams.

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution by the Fulton County Board that Fulton County apply for membership in the Illinois Commodity Aggregation Association and that the Fulton County Board Chair, Edward L. Ketcham and the Fulton County Clerk, James I. Nelson, be authorized to sign any and all necessary paperwork to apply for membership in said association. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A ten minute recess was taken from 8:21 pm to 8:31 pm.

Member Manock moved to enter into Executive Session for Personnel Issues-County Administrator with a second from Member Hall at 8:31 pm. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Parson moved to exit Executive Session at 8:49 pm with a second from Member Manock. The motion carried in open session by roll call vote (18-0).

ADJOURNMENT
Member Huggins moved to adjourn the meeting with a second from Member Pettet at approximately 8:50 p. m. The motion was carried by voice vote. The next Fulton County Board meeting will be held on August 14th, 2007 at 6:30 pm, Fulton County Courthouse, Room 201, Lewistown, IL.

ATTEST:

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James I. Nelson, Fulton County Clerk &
Ex-Officio Clerk of the Fulton County Board


C E R T I F I C A T I O N

I, EDWARD L. KETCHAM, Chairman of the Fulton County Board, State of Illinois, do hereby certify that I have examined the record of the July 10th, 2007 Regular Session meeting of the County Board of Fulton County, Illinois and find the same to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, this day approve the same.

Witness this 14th day of August, 2007.

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EDWARD L. KETCHAM
Fulton County Board Chairman