MINUTES
FULTON COUNTY BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Chairman Edward L. Ketcham called the Regular Session, November 13, 2007 meeting to order at 6:34 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 Manock moved to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Recessed Session September 9, 2007 held October 9, 2007 with a second from Member Hall. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Clark moved to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Regular Session held October 9, 2007 with a second from Member LaRiviere. The motion carried by voice vote.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

Member Manock moved to accept the resignation of District 3 Board Member Theresa Abbadusky with a second from Member Huggins. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Williams moved to adopt the Resolution that Steve Conklin be appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Theresa Abbadusky, said term to expire following the next general election when the successor shall be elected, and that said appointment shall take effect immediately upon the filing of all required statements and oaths by the said Steve Conklin and as soon as he is sworn into office. Member Simmons seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (13-3). Nays-Members Kumer, Monari, D. Zessin.

The swearing in of newly appointed Member Conklin will be done at the Special Call Meeting on November 27, 2007 at 6:30 pm in Courtroom 201, Lewistown, IL.

Member Parson presented to the Board to be placed on file signed petitions for keeping Mt. Pisgah open for the Spoon River Scenic Drive 2007. The petitions will be kept on file in the Fulton County Clerks office.

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Member Bucher moved to accept and place on file the Resolution Honoring the Late Bernard J. Oaks in recognition of his work during his many years of dedicated service in Fulton County, IL. Member Shaw seconded the motion. The motion carried by voice vote.


Member Hall updated the Board on an issue with the Fulton County Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget in regards to the levy being cut for the Fulton County Emergency Medical Association. The Fulton County Board Finance Committee voted 5-0 to reduce the FCEMA Property Tax Levy request from $478,000.00 to $250,000.00 this 07-08 Fiscal Year. The Finance Committee together with the County Board is ultimately responsible for insuring that the Citizens of Fulton County have an ambulance service. And, we are extremely fortunate to have one of the best, if not the best, in the State.

The Finance Committee did not cut the FCEMA budget. The FCEMA budget is set and approved by the FCEMA board members. Their budget for July 2007 thru June 2008 shows $1,864,300 in Revenue; which includes $478,00 tax levy funds and $1,797,499 in Expenses for an Operating Excess of $66,801 which, when reduced by a Capital Equipment Allocation of $144,000.00 results in a net Deficiency of $77,199.00

The FCEMA Audit for the year ending June 30, 2007, shows cash balance of $1,484,541.00. The balance includes an Operating Reserve of $400,000.00 and a Capital Reserve of $839,341 for a total reserve of $1,239,341.00. The Audit for June 30, 2006 shows cash balance of $1,594,082 with an Operating Reserve of $275,000.00 and a Capital Reserve of $698,122.00 for a total reserve of $973,122.00.

CONSENT AGENDA

Member Bucher moved to adopt the Consent Agenda with a second from Member Shaw. The only deletion will be no. 4. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

1. Report-General Fund
2. Emergency Telephone System (911) Board Report
3. Report-MWRDGC
4. Appointment-Resolution-Dr. Ben Phillips To Fill Unexpired Term of Dr. Dennis Reter On Board of Health
5. Appointment-Resolution-Thompson Drainage and Levee District Commissioner
6. Appointment-Resolution-Sea Horn Drainage & Levee District
7. Appointment-Resolution-ETSB 9-1-1 Board
8. Appointment(s)-Resolution(s)-Fulton County Board Health Committee and
Personnel/Legislative Com.
9. Report-Refund Check from UCCI, Franchise Fee Check from Rio Cablevision,
Inc, Mid Century Telephone Co-op
10. 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, Finance/Insurance
11. Reports-HWY, Coroner, Animal Control, Clayberg Nursing Home, Treasurer
12. Other Reports-Public Defender, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, County Clerk

PUBLIC REMARKS-Members of the Public who wish to address the Board must provide the Chairperson with prior written notice of their intent to speak. The written notice shall identify the name and address of the speaker, as well as a short statement indicating the speaker’s topic. Each citizen is limited to five ( 5 ) minutes. Citizen’s remarks shall not exceed 30 minutes per meeting.

1) Randy Farr-Fulton County Farm Bureau President: Randy Farr spoke in favor of letting the FCEMA have the full levy and felt the Ambulance did a good job in Fulton County.
2) Kim Azbell-Spoke on behalf of the Fulton County Emergency Medical Association Board of Trustees regarding the proposed cuts to the ambulance tax levy and they are not in favor of the tax levy cut.
3) Tony Fahrenbruch-Relinquished his five minutes to Kim Azbell.
4) Randall Snowden-Funding for Fulton County EMA on behalf of Spoon River Valley Fire Association

PUBLIC WORKS & HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Termination of the Babylon Bridge Replacement in Lee Road District with a second from Member Hall. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution of the Fulton County Board Authorizing Highway Authority Agreement on County Highway 2 Near Ipava, IL, allowing authorization to be given to allow the Fulton County Engineer to sign said Agreement with ContiGroup. Member Simmons seconded the motion. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

FINANCE/INSURANCE

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolutions for Transfers of Funds with a second from Member Bucher as follows:

Member Manock moved to pay the claim to Foster-Jacobs, Inc in the amount of $24,347.05 for electrical updates at the Fulton County Courthouse with a second from Member Hall. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Manock moved to pay the claim to Prairieland Printing in the amount of $133.00 for 25 copies of the 2007-2008 budget with a second from Member Parson. The motion carried by voice vote.

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution whereas $10,000.00 be appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Landfill G.O. Bond Fund to meet an immediate emergency and to be deposited in line item #047-590.750-103, Landfill Maintenance Expense with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution whereas $6,146.00 be appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Fulton County Rental Surcharge Fund to meet an immediate emergency and to be deposited in line item #063-502.100-119, State of Illinois ACH Payment with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution whereas $4,000.00 be appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Fulton County Emergency Medical Fund to meet an immediate emergency and to be deposited in line item #028-510.101-085, Emergency Medical Contract with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution whereas $250.00 be appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Fulton County Probation Services Fund to meet an immediate emergency and to be deposited in line item 009-501.000.047, Interest Transfer to Co. General with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote (16-0).
Member Manock moved to adopt the Resolution whereas $2,371.00 be appropriated from unappropriated funds in the Fulton County General Fund to meet an immediate emergency and to be deposited in line item #001-510.132-018, Special Reimburse Police Jail Training with a second from Member Bucher. The motion carried by roll call vote 916-0).

Member Manock moved to adopt the Ordinance for a Rate Increase for Fulton County Emergency Medical Association. The new fee schedule will be effective November 14, 2007 and that each FCEMA, ambulance at the scene