MINUTES
FULTON COUNTY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 14, 2007

Chairman Edward L. Ketcham called the Regular Session, August 14, 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 Pettet which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Board members and guests.

Member Pettet moved to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Regular Session held August 14, 2007 with a second from Member Kumer. The motion carried by voice vote.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE

Member Zessin gave an update on the UCCI Conferences he has attended and recommended that all Board members should go at least once. The last conference he attended was on July 22nd and 23rd, 2007. Member Zessin discussed at the conference that Fulton County is looking at hiring a County Administrator and he received a lot of feed back regarding the pro’s and con’s from other Counties who have a County Administrator.

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution appointing Rex Lewis and Nancy Bentley to the human Resources Transportation Plan Committee of the TriCounty Regional Planning Commission with a second from Member Huggins. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

CONSENT AGENDA

Member Parson moved to adopt the Consent Agenda with a second from Member Medus. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0). (Number 7 was removed from Consent Agenda.)

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. Report-Mid Century Telephone Cooperative-2nd Qtr 2007 Franchise Fee Payment to Fulton County, Rio Cablevision, Inc. Franchise Fee 2007 and Insight Communications Franchisee Fee Semi Annual 2007
5. Resolution-Appointment Fulton County Tuberculosis Board (Pat Kuharich)
6. Report-IDOT County MFT Audit No. 51, 2005
7. Resolution-Appointment(s) to the United Workforce Development Board to the Corporate Board
8. Claims-HWY, Supervisor of Assessments, Ful Co Camp & Rec, Property, Sheriff, Jail, Animal Control, E.S.D.A., Public Def., 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


PUBLIC REMARKS

Rick and Melody Berry owners of the Mid-Century Building in Canton informed the Board that he has space to rent and if anyone is interested to contact him regarding this matter. Member Helle asked Mr. Berry if he would be interested in a contract for deed sale from the County and Mr. Berry said yes. Member Huggins asked if there would be room for the ESDA Trailer and Mr. Berry said yes. Mr. and Mrs. Berry can be contacted by phone (309-224-5507) or by email berry@rio-express.net.

ACTION AGENDA

GIS

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution to purchase the Computer Assisted mass Appraisal Software at a sum not to exceed $24,825.00 and that said funds shall be paid from the GIS Equipment and Licensing Account. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

PERSONNEL AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Member Abbadusky moved to adopt the Resolution appointing Dave Fornoff, Rodney Richardson and Roger Lynn Mason as Trustees to the Kerton Valley Drainage and Levee District. Mr. Fornoff shall serve until the first Tuesday of September 2008 or until his successor in office is chosen and qualifies. Mr. Richardson shall serve until the first Tuesday of September 2009 or until his successor in office is chosen and qualifies. Mr. Mason shall serve until the first Tuesday of September 2010 or until his successor in office is chosen and qualifies. Member Kumer seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

SAFETY

The Resolution for Intergovernmental Agreement between ESDA and the Fulton County Highway Department to use a Heavy Truck in the event of and emergency to pull the ESDA trailer was pulled from agenda.

Member Bucher moved to adopt the Resolution upon the recommendation of the Safety Committee that Fulton County join the US Department of Defense/State of Illinois Law Enforcement Support Office “1033” Program to enable the Fulton County Sheriff to purchase excess equipment for County use at reasonable fees for a cost of $400.00 to be paid from the Contingency Fund. Member Parson seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Bucher moved to adopt the Resolution for the approval of relocating the ESDA office with a revision not to exceed two year with option for third year at the same price. Member Parson seconded the motion. The motion failed to pass with a vote of (10-10). Ayes-Members Bucher, Clark, Hall, Huggins, Ketcham, Manock, Medus, Parson and Williams. Nays-Members Abbadusky, Andrews, Helle, Kumer, Monari, Pettet, Pigg, Shaw, Simmons and D. Zessin. Absent-Member R. Zessin.

TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Member Shaw reported that the Close-Out Hearing for the Fiatt Housing Development Rehabilitation Grant was held August 14, 2007 and four homes were assisted which started in August of 2005 and the project closed August 2007.

ZONING

Member Parson moved to adopt the Resolution appointing Janice Emmons and the new Fulton County Zoning and Community Development Director. This position will be responsible for flood plain management, subdivisions, building permits and certificates of occupancy, zoning, including assisting the Zoning Committee, the Zoning Board of Appeals and County Board; also to incorporate GIS technology into the community development process and to review and recommend changes to policy, procedure and ordinance. Member Clark seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution whereas the old iron bridge truss known as the Bernadotte Bridge is considered a local treasure worthy of repair, and is in need of a new plank deck for pedestrian use, for which Fulton County does not have funds available for this project. A funding program for donations has begun with the support from the public, local banks and citizens. The Fulton County Board hereby requests and is in full support of the Fulton County Public Works and Highway Committee to pursue private funding and authorizes bank accounts and any other necessary activities for this rehabilitation. Member Clark seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

FINANCE/INSURANCE

Member Manock moved to pay the claim to Foster-Jacobs, Inc. for Electrical Work at the Fulton County Courthouse in the amount of $12,045.02 with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to pay the claim to Risk Management for a Work Comp Audit in the amount of $1,951.00 with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to pay the claim to Clifton Gunderson, LLP., for progress billing in connection with audit of November 30, 2006 financial statements in the amount of $1,500.00. Member Hall seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (19-1). Nay-Member Abbadusky.

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution for transfer of funds from the General Fund/Contingency in the amount of $15,000.00 from Contingency #01-590.604.21 to Revenue Stamps #01-520.320-17 with a second from Member Hall. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution for transfer of funds from the General Fund/County Clerk in the amount of $500.00 from Fees and Registrars-Vital Statistics #001-535.251-003 to Education #001-533.115-003 with a second from Member Clark. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution for transfer of funds from the GIS Fund in the amount of $25,000.00 from Consultant #06-540.100-116 to Equipment & Licensing #060-500.100-116 with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to approve and place on file the Fulton County, Illinois Basic Financial Statements November 30, 2006 with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Clark moved to adopt the Resolution Amending A Resolution And Authorizing The Execution Of A First Amendment To Memorandum Of Agreement In Connection With The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds By The County of Fulton, Illinois For Central Illinois Energy Cooperative And Related Matters. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt with a second from Member LaRiviere the Resolution to Issue Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt with a second from Member Bucher the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Sale for parcel number 13-13-17-306-004. The City of Cuba purchased the real estate for $750.00. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt with a second from Member LaRiviere the Resolution for Delinquent Tax Sale for parcel number 20-22-29-331-004. Mr. Jeffery Heaton paid $701.00 for the real estate. The motion carried by roll call vote.

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution resolved by the Fulton County Board that one full time Deputy be hired at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (20-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution by the Fulton County Board that $21,000.00 be appropriated from unappropriated funds to meet an immediate emergency to hire a Fulton County Administrator and be placed in line item: #001-510.101-019 Salary County Administrator. Member Bucher seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-4). Ayes-Members Abbadusky, Bucher, Clark, Hall, Helle, Huggins, Ketcham, LaRiviere, Manock, Medus, Parson, Pigg, Shaw, Simmons, Williams, D. Zessin. Nays-Members Andrews, Kumer, Monari and Pettet.

OTHER

Mr. Nelson, Fulton County Clerk informed the Board and members of public and media about a company named Illinois Deed Provider, Inc., located in Northbrook, IL. This company claims to send you a certified copy of your deed for $69.50. Mr. Nelson stated that, you personally can go to your county courthouse and get a certified copy of your deed for much less. If you receive a letter like this, please contact your local County Clerk’s office.

ADJOURNMENT
Member Clark moved to adjourn the meeting with a second from Member Pettet at approximately 8:30 p. m. The motion was carried by voice vote. The next Fulton County Board meeting will be held on September 11, 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

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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 August 14th, 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 11th day of September, 2007.

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EDWARD L. KETCHAM
Fulton County Board Chairman