MINUTES
FULTON COUNTY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 11, 2006

Chairwoman Sandra J. Monari called the Regular Session, July 11th, 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 Abbadusky, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Board members and guests.

Member Clark moved to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Recessed Session May 9th, 2006 held June 13th, 2006 with a second from Member Parson. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Pettet moved to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Regular Session held June 13th, 2006 with a second from Member Kumer. The motion carried by voice vote.

ANNOUNCEMENT, COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE

Chairwoman Monari reminded the Board members to call the Board Secretary or the Chair of your committee if you can not attend the committee meetings; so a replacement can be called.

Chairwoman Monari announced to the Board the Executive Committee meetings will be moved to the first Wednesday before the Board meeting at 6:00 pm at the Fulton County Health Department.

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Member Huggins moved to adopt the Resolution for the Illinois Workforce Partnership designating the week of August 27, 2006 as “Workforce Development Week” by the County of Fulton to showcase Illinois’ workforce system. Member Kumer seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

AD HOC COMMITTEE

Member Parson updated the Board saying Phillips and Associates were working on blue prints for the electrical updates at the Courthouse.

CONSENT AGENDA

Member LaRiviere moved to approve the Consent Agenda with a correction to remove #6 (just the Fire Protection District of Smithfield) from the Consent Agenda and move to Personnel/Legislation in the Action Agenda. Member Parson seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

1. Emergency Telephone System (911) Board Report
2. Report-MWRDGC (Jan & Feb 2006)
3. Resolution-Purchase Fulton County Camp & Rec Vehicle
4. Resolutions-Reappointments ETSB 911
5. Resolution-Appointment ETSB 911
6. Resolution-(Re) Appointments-Fire Protection Trustees-Smithfield, Avon,
7. Report-Notice of Application for Permit to Manage Waste Buckheart, Ipava, Lewistown
8. Claims-HWY, Supervisor of Assessments, Ful Co Camp & Rec, Property, Sheriff, Jail, Animal Control, E.S.D.A., Public Def., Planning & Zoning, Board of Review, Landfill
9. Reports-HWY, Coroner, Animal Control, Clayberg Nursing Home, Treasurer
10. Other Reports-Public Defender, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, County Clerk
11. Report-Class C Temporary Liquor License A. B. A. T. E.

ACTION AGENDA

ZONING

Member Parson moved to adopt the Resolution appointing Rod Hamilton to the position of Supervisor of Assessments for Fulton County effective December 1, 2006; to replace retiring Barbara Sinclair effective November 30, 2006. Member Clark second the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

PROPERTY

Member Bucher moved to adopt the Resolution that the Fulton County Board rescind the September 13, 2005 Resolution to sell the real estate located in Lewistown, Fulton County, IL with a second from Member Parson. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Bucher moved to adopt the Resolution to increase the salary of the Site Superintendent for the Fulton County Camping and Recreation Area to $30,761.00 retroactive to December 1, 2005 with a second from Member Hamm. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

FINANCE/INSURANCE

Member Zessin moved to pay the claim from the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) in the amount of $12,928.00 to be paid from line item #016-590.200-062 Tort and Liability Insurance fund with a second from Member Manock. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Zessin moved to pay the claim for the Fulton County Fiscal Year 2007 WIRC membership dues in the amount of $4,831.00 with a second from Member Manock. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Zessin moved to pay the claim from The Fulton Democrat in the amount of $116.00 for legal notice of Board of Review Exam with a second from Member Manock. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Zessin moved to pay the claim from Peoria Journal Star in the amount of $42.34 for a legal ad for bids for Qualifications for General Liability and Workman’s Comp Insurance Company’s with a second from Member Manock. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution for Transfer of Funds upon the Fulton County Camping and Recreation fund to transfer $5,105.00 from #46-570.240-102 Capital Improvements to #46-510.109-102 Salary-Site Superintendent and $6,000.00 from #46-570.240-102 Capital Improvements to #46-511.000-102 Employee Benefits with a second from Member Manock. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution for Transfer of Funds upon the General Fund/ESDA in the amount of $400.00 from #001-520.301-064 Office Supplies & Expenses to #001-530.101-064 Gas with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution for Transfer of Funds upon the General Fund Contingent/Court Services in the amount of $30,000.00 from Contingent #01-590.604-21 to #01-590.620-36 Court Service/Care of Children with a second from Member Manock. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution that the following indicated budget transfer within the Fulton County General Fund in the amount of $750.00 from #001-590.604-021 Contingency to #001-533.115-016 Education & Dues with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-2). Nays-Members Abbadusky and Norton

Member Zessin moved to adopt the Resolution that an additional $209.00 be and is hereby appropriated to meet an unforeseen immediate emergency and that said sum be deposited in line item entitled Special Reimbursement Violent Crime Victim/Witness Coordinator Grant #001-510.400-017 with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

PERSONNEL/LEGISLATIVE

Member Abbadusky moved to adopt the Resolution to appoint Michael L. Woody as trustee of the Smithfield Fire Protection District for a term of one year expiring the first Monday of May 2007 and shall execute an Oath of Office and a Bond in the penal sum of $5,000.00 with two individual sureties, all to be property owners within said district. Member Hackett second the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Abbadusky moved to adopt the Resolution to appoint David R. Herrick as trustee of the Smithfield Fire Protection District for a term of one year expiring the first Monday of May 2009 and shall execute an Oath of Office and a Bond in the penal sum of $5,000.00 with two individual sureties, all to be property owners within said district. Member Hackett second the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution authorizing county aid on a culvert replacement in Lee Road District on Manley Road TR #18 a point near the line of Section 7 and Section 8, T7N-R.1E. The sum of $7,000.00 or as much therefore may be needed, be appropriated from the County Aid Bridge Fund; provided said Road District shall levy, appropriate and expend funds to meet one-half the cost of said culvert replacement. Member LaRiviere second the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution authorizing county aid on a bridge replacement in Lee Road District on Seven Hills Road a point near the NW Corner of Section 33, T7N-R.1E. The sum of $6,500.00 or as much as therefore may be needed, be appropriated from County Aid Bridge fund; provided that said Road District shall levy, appropriate, and expand funds for any remainder cost of said bridge repair. Member LaRiviere second the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution that an additional $150,000.00 be appropriate for an emergency in the Fulton County Federal Aid Matching Fund #007-570.500-044 with a second from Member Clark. The motion carried by roll call vote (18-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution allowing The Muddy Creek Whitetail; who is a licensed outfitter) to enter into an Agreement with Fulton County for hunting at the Fulton County Landfill. Hunting will be made available October 15, 2006 through January 15, 2007 for bow hunting of deer and turkey. Muddy Creek will pay an upfront fee of $1,500.00 by July 30, 2006 for up to three hunters and $400.00 for each additional hunter. Muddy Creek shall enforce all applicable state and federal regulations and be responsible for any damage to the landfill caused by any activity associated with hunting. The Muddy Creek Whitetail (outfitter) shall comply with all direction from the County Engineer, under the advisement of the State’s Attorney, including certificates of insurance, waivers, and any other matters deemed appropriate; and the County Engineer is authorized to terminate this agreement at sole discretion with a second from Member Clark. The motion carried by roll call vote (17-1). Nay-Member Norton

ADJOURNMENT

Member McDowell moved to adjourn the meeting with a second from Member Pettet. The motion carried by voice vote with the meeting adjourning approximately at 7:27 pm. The next Fulton County Board meeting will be August 8th, 2006 at 6:30 pm, Courtroom 201.