Board met and was called to order by Chairman Whitaker.

Chairman Whitaker began the meeting by leading all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call by the Clerk. Present: Marcus Adams, James Booth, Thomas Evans, David Griepentrog, Gary A. Joseph, Thomas Karr, John Krug, Peter Lambie, Caroline Schertz, Doug Simpson, Kenneth Uphoff, and Larry Whitaker. Absent: Robert Hunsaker, R. Joel Lemkemann, and Fred Luedtke. Chairman Whitaker announced that County Board Member Hunsaker was excused. Also present was County Clerk Debbie Harms.

Board announced in session by the Chairman.

Clerk Harms presented and read the Certificate of Giving Notice for this meeting.

Mr. Uphoff moved the Certificate be approved as read, which motion was seconded by Mr. Booth and was unanimously carried.

Clerk Harms submitted the minutes of the March 20, 2006 County Board meeting for additions, corrections, and approval.

Mrs. Schertz moved to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2006 regular session County Board meeting as mailed, which motion was seconded by Mr. Griepentrog and was unanimously carried.

Chairman Whitaker presented and read Resolution #084 (Proclamation: Month of April as Child Protection Against Abuse and Neglect).

Mr. Simpson moved to approve Resolution #084, which was seconded by Mr. Adams and it was unanimously carried.

County Board Member R. Joel Lemkemann arrived to the meeting at approximately 6:38 P.M. and County Board Member Fred Luedtke arrived shortly thereafter.

Ms. Rose Halpin of the Woodford County Children’s Advocacy Center accepted the Proclamation and made a brief presentation concerning the Center. She also thanked the businesses that made donations to the Center for their support.

Chairman Whitaker called for public input and there was none.

Mr. Adams requested that Accountant John Lehman of Clifton Gunderson LLP be permitted to make the presentation regarding the County Audit Report at this time rather than waiting till later in the meeting as he probably charges by the hour.

Chairman Whitaker stated Mr. Lehman was listed on the agenda. The agenda was posted and should be followed

The following Consent Agenda was presented:

Appointments.

1. Reappointment of Sheila Durst to a three year term as Trustee of the Washburn Fire District, with term expiring 6/1/09.

2. Appointment of Tim Ruestman as Trustee for the El Paso Fire Protection District replacing Lynn Barth whose term expires May 1, 2006 for a three year term expiring May 1, 2009.

3. Appointments of Board Members to GIS Fee Schedule Committee: Douglas Simpson, Gary Joseph, and Fred Luedtke for a term expiring November 30, 2006.

Petitions, Resolution, and/or Motions.

1. Resolution #069 Animal Population Fee Schedule.

2. MEG Contract.

3. Resolution #077 IDOT (Resolution in Opposition to Responsible Bidder Requirements for Material Proposals).

4. Resolution #078 Heart Technologies upgrade of telephone system in the amount of $28,382.96.

5. Resolution #079 CDS Office Technologies bid for IWIN computer in the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $4,218.00.

6. Resolution #080 for bid from Xcell Mechanical System in the amount of $1,665.00 for a replacement gas fired heater for the Courthouse boiler pit.

7. Resolution #085 Kennell Woodworking bid for a mail station in the Treasurer’s Office in the amount of $3,700.00.

8. Resolution #063 awarding the bid for Woodford County, Section 06-00000-02-GM (Group 2) to Studer Trucking, Roanoke, IL in the amount of $8,235.00 from a letting held on April 5, 2006.

9. Resolution #063 accepting quotations for Woodford County, Section 06-00000-06-GM from a letting held on April 5, 2006.

10. Resolution #065 awarding the bid for Woodford County Total Station/Data Collector from a letting held on April 5, 2006.

11. Resolution #066 authorizing the Chairman of the Woodford County Board to execute an agreement for surveying services for Woodford County, Section 86-00075-00-ES.

12. Resolution #068 for a Special Use for Rudy Kilgus.

Mr. Booth requested #10 and #11 be pulled from the Petitions, Resolutions, and/or Motions portion of the Consent Agenda for further discussion.

Mr. Luedtke moved to accept the remainder of the Consent Agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Krug and it was unanimously carried.

County Engineer Bachman stated that Item #10 (Resolution #065) concerned bids that were received on April 5, 2006, for one new Total Station/Data Collector. The Resolution, of which everyone had a copy, is the recommendation from the Road and Bridge Committee meeting held prior to this evening’s meeting. This Resolution would replace the one mailed in the Board packets that had blanks on it. The amount of the bid for the Total Station was $5,650.00 and the bid for the Data Collector was for $4,420.00.

Mr. Booth moved to approve Resolution #065, which was seconded by Mr. Karr and it was unanimously carried.

County Engineer Bachman stated that Resolution #066 authorized the Chairman of the Board to sign an agreement for surveying services for Section 86-00075-00-ES (County Highway 1). This recommendation came from the Road and Bridge Committee meeting that was prior to the Board Meeting. He reported the first section of this project was included in the federal program for FY-08. This resolution also replaced the one mailed in the Board packets that had blanks on it.

Mr. Booth moved to approve Resolution #066, which was seconded by Mr. Karr and it was unanimously carried.

Chairman Whitaker requested having a presentation on the status of the County Highway 1 project at the next Board Meeting.

Mr. Simpson moved to bring Resolution #054 (Authorizing and Transfer of Funds from Contingency Account 051-210-5026-001 to Heart of Illinois Regional Port District in the Amount of $11,384 to Cover Cost of Shared Salary of an Executive Director for Heart of Illinois Regional Port District) off the table and for approval. Mr. Krug seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.

Chairman Whitaker reported that Mr. Joe Bachman, the County’s representative on the Port Authority Board, could not be present at this meeting. Mr. Bachman’s sentiments were that Woodford County join the rest of the counties in funding this position.

Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Larry Whitaker, Kenneth Uphoff, Doug Simpson, Caroline Schertz, Fred Luedtke, R. Joel Lemkemann, Peter Lambie, John Krug, Gary A. Joseph, David Griepentrog, and James Booth. County Board Members voting Nay: Thomas Karr, Thomas Evans, and Marcus Adams. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Economic Development Liaison Kyle Ham stated he had been working with several companies for revolving loans and the loan closing had been completed for RJR Transportation Inc. Reports were made on a possible project in El Paso for shredding tires, a construction company looking to relocate to the Goodfield area and expansion of businesses in Eureka, El Paso and Washburn. He also reported working on the public access boat dock in Spring Bay, as well as Navitas Energy that has windmill projects planned for the El Paso, Benson, and Minonk areas.

Clerk Harms presented the claims against the County.

Mr. Griepentrog presented and read Resolution #061 relative to the payment of the submitted claims.

Mr. Griepentrog moved for the adoption of the resolution, which motion was seconded by Mr. Booth. Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting aye: Marcus Adams, James Booth, Thomas Evans, David Griepentrog, Gary A. Joseph, Thomas Karr, John Krug, Peter Lambie, R. Joel Lemkemann, Fred Luedtke, Caroline Schertz, Doug Simpson, Kenneth Uphoff and Larry Whitaker. County Board Members voting Nay: None. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Clerk Harms presented the Claims Paid in Vacation since the last meeting of the Board.

Mr. Uphoff moved to approve the Claims Paid in Vacation since the last meeting of the Board, which motion was seconded by Mr. Joseph. As there were no additional claims presented to be Paid in Vacation, the vote was taken on the motion and it was unanimously carried.

County Treasurer Miller presented the report of the County Treasurer on receipts and disbursements of the General Fund, current fund balances and interfund transfers for the period ending March 31, 2006. She also presented a handout regarding the Revolving Loan Account as of April 1, 2006.

Mr. Luedtke moved to place the Treasurer’s Report and the Revolving Loan Account Report on file, which was seconded by Mr. Griepentrog and it was unanimously carried.

Mr. Uphoff stated the minutes of the Insurance Committee Meeting of April 6, 2006 were mailed in the Board packets.

Mrs. Schertz moved to approve Resolution #067 (Amending the Woodford County Zoning Ordinance) concerning swimming pool fencing (Petition 2006-04-A), which was seconded by Mr. Adams. She pointed out the resolution did not set a fee for not meeting the requirements and the effective date would be at midnight tonight.

Zoning Administrator Hamann stated the County had an enforcement provision in the Zoning Ordinance so the mechanism was in place.

Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Larry Whitaker, Kenneth Uphoff, Doug Simpson, Caroline Schertz, Fred Luedtke, R. Joel Lemkemann, Peter Lambie, John Krug, Thomas Karr, Gary A. Joseph, David Griepentrog, Thomas Evans, James Booth and Marcus Adams. County Board Members voting Nay: None. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Clerk Harms presented the list of correspondence to be placed on file for the April 18, 2006 County Board meeting:

• Regional Office of Education Operating Expenses for March 2006.

• Woodford County Trustees report as of March 31, 2006.

• The 2006/2007 meeting schedule for the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District Board (TransPORT) of Directors as well as the meeting notices for April 20, 2006 at 1:30 and 2:30 P.M.

• Letter provided by the Woodford County Treasurer’s Office to Clifton Gunderson LLP regarding their engagement to apply agreed-upon procedures to the Treasurer’s Department for the year ending November 30, 2005.

• Letter provided by the Woodford County Treasurer’s Office to Clifton Gunderson regarding their audit of the basic financial statements of Woodford County as of November 30, 2005. The purpose of the audit was to express an opinion as to whether the basic financial statements present the financial position of Woodford County in conformity with accounting principles accepted in the United States.

• Letter from the Woodford County Clerk & Recorder stating that effective June 1, 2006 the practice of charging for recording fees would no longer be permitted in this Office.

• Minutes of the Finance & Economic Development Committee meeting held March 14 2006.

• Minutes of the Road and Bridge Committee meeting held March 8, 2006.

• Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held March 9, 2006.

• Minutes of the County Offices Committee meeting held March 15, 2006.

• Minutes of the Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Committee meetings held January 9 and February 6, 2006.

• Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held March 16, 2006.

• Minutes of the Committee Restructuring meetings held March 13 and April 10, 2006.

• Minutes of the Wage Equity Committee meetings held February 24 and April 6, 2006.

• Minutes of the Information, Technology Strategy Committee meeting held February 16, 2006.

• Minutes of the Insurance Committee meeting held April 6, 2006.

Accountant John Lehman of Clifton Gunderson LLP stated the Board Members should have received the following in the Board packets mailed out prior to this meeting:

• Basic Financial Statements for the period ending November 30, 2005.

• Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for the Woodford County Treasurer’s Department-November 30, 2005

• Correspondence dated March 29, 2006 from Clifton Gunderson LLP. The purpose of the letter was to provide information on matters related to the audit of the basic financial statements of Woodford County for the year ending November 30, 2005. It was also to assist the County with their responsibilities concerning the financial reporting process and that they comply with professional responsibilities to the Finance Committee.

• Comments and recommendations for improvements from Clifton Gunderson LLP following the audit.

Mr. Lehman stated the above reports were reviewed at a Finance Committee meeting in February. He then presented each Board Member with a summary dated March 31, 2006, of Clifton Gunderson’s observations and suggestions resulting from the audit and reviewed the report. Discussions followed on the public safety sales tax, the state income tax revenue and some of the recommended suggestions following the audit.

Mr. Simpson moved to accept all statements, reports, and correspondence as provided by Clifton Gunderson LLP concerning the County’s audit, as well as the Treasurer’s procedures report, and to place such on file. Mr. Griepentrog seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.

Chairman Whitaker presented a card of thanks from County employee Pam Bennett concerning the extra sick days, cards and monetary gifts she had received.

County Administrator Jackson stated the Board Members should have received the Administrator’s Project Report in the Board packets and they would receive this each month. He discussed the benefits of establishing a Chamber of Commerce for the County and how he is proceeding in this regard. There was also discussion regarding the internship program being made available to the County offices.

Mrs. Schertz stated several items from the CPZ Committee had been forwarded to the State’s Attorney’s Office for review.

Mr. Luedtke pointed out the equalized assessed valuation had increased this year and that the County is waiting for the multiplier from the State in regard to property taxes.

Mr. Krug stated the Sheriff and Administrator are working together with regard to the hiring of a maintenance technical supervisor.

Mr. Karr stated everyone should have received the draft copy regarding committee and rule changes from the Restructuring Committee. At this time, the draft was incomplete and any recommendations would probably not be acted upon until the newly elected Board was seated in December.

Mr. Adams reported the State’s Attorney was reviewing an ordinance concerning vicious dogs.

Chairman Whitaker stated the County had appointed a GIS Commission and since County Board Member Hunsaker was resigning from the Board in one month, the intent is to have the Information,Technology, Strategy Committee and GIS Committee become one committee and to have Mr. Joseph be the chairperson. This is an informational item only.

Mr. Booth moved to approve Resolution #075, (Intergovernmental Agreement Contracting of Information Technology Services from Community Unit School District #140). Mr. Joseph seconded the motion.

Mr. Joseph stated that currently the County had been using information technology (IT) services provided by two outside vendors at prices ranging from $95.00 to $120.00 per hour. This Intergovernmental Agreement sets a rate of $42.90 for July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, and $43.95 for July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. He felt this was a win-win situation for both the County and Community Unit School District #140.

County Administrator Jackson stated the IT person from the School District is in Eureka and available for as many hours as the County needs his services. He feels this is the first step toward centralizing information technology functions to gain cost efficiencies. Mr. Jackson is recommending approval of this Intergovernmental Agreement and feels the School Board from District #140 will unanimously approve it as well.

Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Marcus Adams, James Booth, Thomas Evans, David Griepentrog, Gary A. Joseph, Thomas Karr, John Krug, Peter Lambie, R. Joel Lemkemann, Fred Luedtke, Caroline Schertz, Doug Simpson, Kenneth Uphoff and Larry Whitaker. County Board Members voting Nay: None. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Administrator Jackson requested Resolution #083 be removed from the agenda to assess that the figures are accurate. This will probably be presented at the May County Board meeting.

Mr. Adams moved to approve Resolution #076 (Proclaiming April 23rd through April 29th National County Government Week), which motion was seconded by Mr. Griepentrog.

Administrator Jackson stated this would be the first time that Woodford County celebrated the event and described the activities planned for each day.

The vote was taken on the above motion and it was unanimously carried.

Mr. Krug pulled Resolution #081 (Open bid for purchase of gas heater) from the agenda.

Mr. Griepentrog moved to approve Resolution #070 (Authorizing Special Appropriation and Transfer of Funds from Cash Reserves to Line Item 051-210-5026-001), which motion was seconded by Mr. Joseph. It was pointed out Resolution #070 addressed an accounting correction regarding Resolutions #044, #039, and #038.

Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Larry Whitaker, Kenneth Uphoff, Doug Simpson, Caroline Schertz, Fred Luedtke, R. Joel Lemkemann, Peter Lambie, John Krug, Thomas Karr, Gary A. Joseph, David Griepentrog, Thomas Evans, James Booth, and Marcus Adams. County Board Members voting Nay: None. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Administrator Jackson stated Resolution #071 (Amending Resolution #059 Authorizing Wage Equity Adjustments and the Transfer of Funds for Authorized Adjustments) also concerned an accounting error regarding Resolution #059 that listed an incorrect line item.

Mr. Uphoff moved to approve Resolution #071 and Mr. Griepentrog seconded the motion. Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Marcus Adams, James Booth, Thomas Evans, David Griepentrog, Gary A. Joseph, Thomas Karr, John Krug, Peter Lambie, R. Joel Lemkemann, Fred Luedtke, Caroline Schertz, Kenneth Uphoff, and Larry Whitaker. County Board Members voting Nay: Doug Simpson. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Mr. Luedtke moved to approve Resolution #072 (Amending Resolution #055 Authorizing the Purchase and Full Payment for a Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) System and the Transfer of Funds for Purchase and Implementation), which motion was seconded by Mr. Lemkemann.

Administrator Jackson requested Resolution #072 be tabled as the incorrect copy was provided to the Board Members. The correct resolution should state “….and the Special Appropriation of Funds for Purchase and Implementation”.

Mr. Adams moved Resolution #072 (Amending Resolution #055) be tabled for 30 days, which motion was seconded by Mr. Karr and it was unanimously carried.

Mrs. Schertz moved to approve Resolution #073 (Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the Secretary Payroll Line to the Office Supply Line and the Computer Programming Line to the New Equipment Line in the Woodford County Zoning Budget). Mr. Griepentrog seconded the motion.

Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Larry Whitaker, Kenneth Uphoff, Doug Simpson, Caroline Schertz, Fred Luedtke, R. Joel Lemkemann, Peter Lambie, John Krug, Thomas Karr, Gary A. Joseph, David Griepentrog, Thomas Evans, James Booth and Marcus Adams. County Board Members voting Nay: None. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Mr. Luedtke moved to approve Resolution #074 (Amending Resolution #060 Authorizing Transfer of Funds from Contingency to Line Items Specified in resolution) for MIP training, which motion was seconded by Mr. Lemkemann. County Administrator Jackson explained these resolutions concern training for the Treasurer’s and County Clerk’s Offices regarding the accounting system. The line items to which the funds were to be transferred were incorrect in Resolution #060.

Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Marcus Adams, James Booth, Thomas Evans, David Griepentrog, Gary A. Joseph, Thomas Karr, John Krug, Peter Lambie, R. Joel Lemkemann, Fred Luedtke, Caroline Schertz, Doug Simpson, Kenneth Uphoff, and Larry Whitaker. County Board Members voting Nay: None. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

It was again stated that Resolution #083 Special Appropriation was pulled from the agenda.

Mr. Luedtke moved to approve Resolution #082 (Authorizing a Special Appropriation for the Transcribing Fees), which motion was seconded by Mr. Evans. Mr. Luedtke stated this was a special appropriation for video transcription concerning a case of the State’s Attorney office.

Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Larry Whitaker, Kenneth Uphoff, Doug Simpson, Caroline Schertz, Fred Luedtke, R. Joel Lemkemann, Peter Lambie, John Krug, Thomas Karr, Gary A. Joseph, David Griepentrog, Thomas Evans, James Booth, and Marcus Adams. County Board Members voting Nay: None. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Mr. Uphoff moved to approve Resolution #086 (Authorizing Wage Equity Adjustments and the Transfer of Funds for Authorized Adjustments), which motion was seconded by Mr. Griepentrog. Mr. Uphoff stated the wage equity adjustments were for seven part-time employees with the increases retroactive to December 1, 2005, April 3 or May 1, 2006. Five of the part-time employees work for the Sheriff’s office and the other two are in the County Clerk’s office. The total adjustment for these seven employees equals $5,257.81.

Chairman Whitaker called for a roll call vote. County Board Members voting Aye: Marcus Adams, James Booth, David Griepentrog, Gary A. Joseph, Thomas Karr, John Krug, Peter Lambie, R. Joel Lemkemann, Fred Luedtke, Caroline Schertz, Kenneth Uphoff, and Larry Whitaker. County Board Members voting Nay: Doug Simpson. County Board Members voting “Present”: Thomas Evans. County Board Members absent: Robert Hunsaker. Motion carried.

Mr. Uphoff stated the Wage Equity Committee had directed the County Administrator to develop a scope of work for the job classification process. It was recommended that an outside vendor be used in this regard. It will be the Administrator’s responsibility to find a vendor for this purpose as well as present the credentials and costs for the classification study to the County Board or appropriate committee. The Administrator would also provide the department heads with templates for the purpose of creating uniform job descriptions to reduce the cost. The Wage Equity Committee feels their work is done.

Mr. Uphoff further commented that the per diem of the County Board Members had not increased for 12 years and should be considered.

Mr. Simpson moved to place all communication on file, which motion was seconded by Mr. Joseph and was unanimously carried.

Mr. Luedtke moved to adjourn until 6:30 P.M. the third Tuesday in May, A.D. 2006, same being the 16th day of said month, which was seconded by Mr. Lemkemann and was unanimously carried.

Chairman Whitaker announced the Board adjourned.