West Central Reporter

Brooklyn Township Board of Trustees met January 16. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Call to Order

          Chairman Wentling called the regular session of the Lee County Board to order on

January 16, 2018 at 9:00 A.M., at the old Courthouse in Dixon.

Pledge of Allegiance

          Chairman Wentling led the pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call

          Clerk Myers called the roll. Members present were Chairman Wentling, members,

Considine, Deem, Farster, Gibler, Gusse, Kitson, Koppien, Leffelman, McClain, Mimini,

Nicholson, Olson, Palen, Shipper!, Truckenbrod and Williams. Members absent were Bowers,

Buhrow, Humphrey, Mercer, Partington, Thomas and Witzleb.

Announcements

          Chairman Wending reminded everyone to mute their cell phones or turn them off.

          Chairman Wentling introduced two guests, Mr. Kim Gouker, Chairman of the Ogle

County Board and Mr. John Finfrock, Vice-Chainnan of the Ogle County Board who are in the

audience today.

          Chairman Wending gave an update on the LEC Project. HOC, the architects, are still

working on the new location, a site plan should be received by January 25111• A special use

permit has been applied for with the City of Dixon. The construction manager and HOC are in

favor of the new location. It will have easy access off the interstate and will not have to be

connected to an existing building.

Approval of Board Minutes

          The Minutes of the December 19, 2017 Regular Board Meeting were approved

without modification.

To Zoning Board:

          On a motion by Ms. Shipper! to send to the Zoning Board Petition No. 18-P-1515,

Petitioner Justin Wiggins, PPN #07-02-20-351-006. Property located at 2014 Lowell Park

Road, presently zoned Ag-1 Agricultural District. Petitioner desires that property be

rezoned to C-2 Planned Office and Business District for the purpose of IT contracting and

consulting business, second by Mrs. Truckenbrod; motion carried by a voice vote.

To Planning Commission: No Petitions

From Zoning Board:

          On a motion by Mr. Deem to approve Ordinance #01-18-001, Petition No. 17-P-1514,

Petitioner David M. DeVries, PPN #15-07-20-254-007, requesting to rezone the property to

C-1 Neighborhood Office and Business District for the purpose of a community center.

The parcel is located in Nelson, Twp., and is currently zoned R-2 Single Family Residential

District, second by Mr. Koppien; motion carried by a voice vote.

From Planning Commission: No Petitions

Board Member Comments: None

Mr. Buhrow arrived at 9:05 a.m.

Public/Visitor Comments:

          Mr. Andy Shaw, Administrator of the Lee Ogle Enterprise Zone, spoke on the two

ordinances coming before the Board under New Business. The first ordinance is concerning the

City of Amboy, the state required additional legal descriptions for recording. The second

ordinance is concerning adding Mt. Morris to the Enterprise Zone. Mt. Morris has a strong

industrial development. The Village President of Mt. Morris will now join the Board of the

Enterprise Zone.

Reports of Committees

          Finance: Mr. Olson gave the Finance report. The committee reviewed the monthly and

quarterly reports. Kevin Lalley, EMA Director, gave an update on the gas explosion last month.

The Sheriff gave an update on the LEC Project. The sales tax is coming in better than expected.

          Transportation/Solid Waste: Mr. Leffelman gave the Transportation/Solid Waste

report. They discussed some new projects coming up. On a motion by Mr. Kitson to approve

claims, second by Mr. Farster; motion carried by a voice vote.

          Properties/Planning/Zoning: Mr. Nicholson gave the Properties/Planning/Zoning

report. Minutes are in the packet. The Sheriff gave an update on the LEC Project. Mr. Henkel

discussed his Zoning petitions.

          LOTS (Lee Ogle Transportation System): Mr. McClain gave the LOTS report. Mr.

Greg Gates had a handout for the Board (on file). Next Tuesday there should be an

announcement coming from IDOT on the funding for the Intercity Bus Proposal. They are

working with the Ogle County Health Department in an effort to coordinate rides for the

population they serve more efficiently. Requisitions for the 5311 Grant will be going in later this

week. $50,000 has been received in matching funds for the months of October, November and

December

          Administrative Services: Mrs. Truckenbrod gave the Administrative Services report.

County Clerk Myers notified the Committee of the Property Fraud Alert service that is now

available. Any person can sign up to be notified when a document has been recorded.

Superintendent Sondgeroth has been doing Health Life Safety inspections. Assessor Ryerson

recognized Robert Lauer, who was a township assessor for 28 years who recently passed away.

Jim Gorman, Veterans Administration, expressed his appreciation of the Administrative

Committee and the County Board for their support of the county veterans.

          Public Safety: Mr. Deem gave the Public Safety report. Claims where reviewed and the

Sheriff requested his replacement hire and they reviewed a new policy the Sheriff is

implementing for new hires if they leave employment within the first four years for

reimbursement of training and uniforms. The Sheriff also gave an update on the LEC Project.

          Blackhawk Hills Regional Council: Mr. Deem gave the Blackhawk Hills Regional

Council report. They did not have a meeting last month. Their next meeting is January 22, 2018

at 6:00 p.m. in Lanark.

          911 Board: Mr. Deem gave the 911 Board report. Shelley Dallas is working on the

equipment which has been installed to get it up and running with Next Generation 911. Their

next meeting is January 25, 2018.

          Tourism: Mr. Palen gave the Tourism report. The 2018 Fun Guides were distributed to

the Board Members. In addition to Northern Illinois the Fun Guides will be distributed to all

seven of the Illinois Travel Information Centers. The cost of the Fun Guides is offset by the sale

of advertising in the Fun Guides. A new supply of map pads will be distributed throughout the

area. The Hotel/Motel Tax for November was $4,926.04.

          Health Department: Mr. Olson gave the Board of Health report. Reviewed September,

October, November and December financial reports. Reviewed and approved October,

November, December and January claims. The minutes of their meeting are included in the

packet.

          Tri-County Opportunities Council: Mr. Williams gave the Tri-County Opportunities

Council report. They did not have a meeting last month due to the holidays, they will be meeting

next month.

          United Counties Council of Illinois (UCCI): Ms. Shippert gave the United Counties

Council report. They have not had a meeting since our last County Board meeting, their next

meeting will be in Springfield on Monday, January 22, 2018.

          Executive: Chairman Wentling gave the Executive report. On a motion by Mr. Kitson

to approve claims, second by Mr. Williams; motion carried by a voice vote.

County Officers Reports, Request for Deposit of Funds, Orders Paid in Vacation

          On a motion by Mr. Olson to approve County Officers Reports, Request for Deposit

of Funds and Orders Paid in Vacation, second by Mr. Leffelman; motion carried by a voice

vote.

Old Business

          On a motion by Mr. Gibler to approve Ordinance #01-18-002 adopting a policy

prohibiting sexual harassment for Lee County, held over from December, second by Mrs.

Truckenbrod; motion carried by a voice vote.

New Business

          On a motion by Ms. Shippert to approve Ordinance #01-18-003 amending Ordinance

#12-15-001 and Lee Ogle Enterprise Zone description for recording, second by Mrs.

Truckenbrod; motion carried by a voice vote.

          On a motion by Mr. McClain to hold over until February the Ordinance amending

Ordinance #12-15-001 an ordinance amending the boundaries of the Lee County

Enterprise Zone (adding Mt. Morris), second by Mr. Kitson; motion carried by a voice vote.

          On a motion by Mr. Koppien to approve Resolution #01-18-004 changing the County

Board meeting date in March to March 21, 2018, due to the Primary Election, second by

Mrs. Truckenbrod; motion carried by a voice vote.

          On a motion by Mr. Olson to accept the Treasurer's Office Quarterly Report, second

by Mr. Kitson; motion carried by a voice vote.

          On a motion by Mr. Nicholson to approve the Sheriff's Department request for a

replacement hire and the Maintenance Department request for a replacement hire, second

by Mr. Koppien; motion carried by a voice vote.

          State's Attorney Klahn addressed the Board concerning the Green River Wind

Decommissioning. The draft of the decommissioning plan has been received. State's Attorney

Klahn, Chris Henkel and Dave Anderson have not had a chance to meet to review the document.

          On a motion by Mr. Nicholson to table the Green River Wind Decommissioning Plan

until February, second by Mr. Farster; motion carried by a voice vote.

Appointments: None

Executive Session:

          On a motion by Mr. Gibler to go into Executive Session for two separate litigation

issues 5 ILCS 120 - Sec 2 (c) (11), second by Mr. Kitson; a roll call vote is called.

YES:               Buhrow, Considine, Deem, Farster, Gibler, Gusse, Kitson, Koppien, Leffelman,

                        McClain, Mimini, Nicholson, Olson, Palen, Shippert, Truckenbrod, Williams,

                       and Wentling.

NO:                 None

ABSENT:        Humphrey, Mercer, Partington, Thomas, Witzleb and Bowers.

                                                 Motion carried by a roll call vote.

Into Executive Session 9:28 a.m.

Out of Executive Session 10:18 a.m.

          On a motion by Mr. Kitson to come out of Executive Session, second by Mr. Farster a

roll call vote is called.

 YES:             Considine, Deem, Farster, Gibler, Gusse, Kitson, Koppien, Leffelman, McClain,

                      Mimini, Nicholson, Olson, Palen, Shippert, Truckenbrod, Williams, Buhrow and

                      Wentling.

NO:                None

ABSENT:       Humphrey, Mercer, Partington, Thomas, Witzleb and Bowers.

                                                 Motion carried by a roll call vote.

Mileage and Per Diem

          On a motion by Mr. Palen to approve Mileage and Per Diem, second by Mr. Nicholson;

motion carried by a voice vote.

All Bills and Appropriation

         On a motion by Mr. Leffelman to approve All Bills and Appropriations, second by Mr.

Koppien; a roll call vote is called.

 YES:             Deem, Farster, Gibler, Gusse, Kitson, Koppien, Leffelman, McClain, Mirnini,

                       Nicholson, Olson, Palen, Shipper!, Truckenbrod, Williams Buhrow, Considine

                       and Wentling.

NO:                None

ABSENT:        Humphrey, Mercer, Partington, Thomas, Witzleb and Bowers.

                                              Motion carried by a roll call vote.

Motion to Adjourn

          On a motion by Mr. Considine to adjourn this meeting until February 20, 2018 at 9:00

a.m., second by Mr. Kitson; motion carried by a voice vote.

Adjourned at 10:21

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