The following is taken from the May 24, 2013 Boone County Journal which is available free of cost at merchants across the county and on line at: http://www.boonecountyjournal.com/news/2013/Boone-County-News-05-24-13.pdf#page=1
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Schedule for Belvidere’s Memorial Day events | Belvidere Daily Republican
The Boone County Board and the Belvidere City Council are invited as well.
BOONE COUNTY – The annual Memorial Day Parade will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 27.
Among those participating will be VFW Post 1461, American Legion Post 77, the Belvidere High School band, the Belvidere North High School band and area Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts….
In case of inclement weather, the ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m.at VFW Post 1461, 1310 W. Lincoln Ave.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
What is the status of the Northwest Pallet et. al. court case?
UPDATE: 7:00 PM May 14, 2013. Ms. Courier provided her March 12, 2013 motion requesting that the defendants be held in contempt. This appears to be the issue of the June 6, 2013 hearing. I have not received confirmation on new wood mulch being dumped on the site and therefore have struck that statement.
The March motion will be posted shortly.
Here is all which court records currently tells of this case. It is scheduled for another hearing on June 6, 2013.
Bill on May 1, 2013 asked that the court case be discussed at this Wednesday’s Boone County Board meeting, however it is not on the agenda. I asked again on Monday May 13 and based upon Mr. Terrinoni’s advise I sent this email to the States Attorney. As soon as I hear something I will notify the public.
Status of the Woodstock Road mulch pile
From
On the advise of the County Administrator, Ken Terrinoni, I am contacting you directly concerning the status of your efforts to resolve the zoning violation involving Northwest Pallet et.al. and the use of Woodstock Road site for wood chip/mulch storage.
I have a number of constituents who wish an update on your court actions. One of them has contacted your office and relayed his observation that new wood mulch is being dump on the site and then is being reloaded for shipment from the site. What is going on? I thought court action was being pursued to require that Northwest Pallet's operation on Woodstock Road cease.
Please provide a summary regarding the status of this case. Please include the following in your reply.
1. Is case number #2012CH319 the only court action which your office is involved regarding Northwest Pallet and the mulch storage/fire issue?
2. In case #2012CH319, there was a motion on 3-12-2013, could you supply a summary (or a photocopy of that motion)?
3. Case 2012CH319 is scheduled for a hearing on June 6, 2013, can you supply a summary of the county's position/requests to the court in that hearing?
4. In your opinion is the dumping of new wood chips/mulch in keeping with the current restraining order? Please supply a copy of the current restraining order.
I would preferred that your response be by email however feel free to call me at 815 544 5115 . Either electronic or inter-office delivery of documents would be acceptable.
As always, thank you for your help.
BILL PYSSON
District One
Boone County Board
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Major actions that occurred at May 15, 2013 County Board meeting:
Major actions that occurred at May 15, 2013 County Board meeting: (see the full agenda by going to: http://www.boonecountyil.org/sites/default/files/CBAgenda%2005-15-2013.pdf
1. Based upon the newly approved referendum, the Boone County Veterans Assistance Commission will receive $25,000 from the county’s general funds as was requested by the VAC. A separate trust fund for the VAC will be set up by the Treasurer. The vote was unanimous.
2. The county board will voted unanimously to have a letter sent to the Illinois Tollway Authority opposing the closing of any bridges in Spring Township See the letter by clicking on the following: http://www.boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2013/05/boone-countys-letter-to-tollway.html
3. Health Department’s request for a 2.25% increase in fees for food licenses/inspections and well/septic inspections fails. The vote was 5-6 the increase failed. Bill voted against the increase. See the newspaper coverage: http://www.boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2013/05/county-board-denies-health-department.html
4. At the last minute, a request to consider applying for a grant to study stray voltage from Wind Turbines was discussed. No formal action could be taken because this item was not on the agenda. However “based upon the discussion” the administration may or may not apply for the grant. The deadline is May 17, 2013
I learned on Friday that Boone County did not apply for the grant.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What is the status of the Northwest Pallet et. al. court case?
UPDATE: 7:00 PM May 14, 2013. Ms. Courier provided her March 12, 2013 motion requesting that the defendants be held in contempt. This appears to be the issue of the June 6, 2013 hearing. I have received no confirmation that new wood mulch is going to the site and therefore am striking that information.
Here is the five page motion. Click on the photocopy to enlarge: 
This case is scheduled for another hearing on June 6, 2013.
Click on the photocopy to enlarge:
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Bill on May 1, 2013 asked that the court case be discussed at this Wednesday’s Boone County Board meeting, however it is not on the agenda. I asked again on Monday May 13 and based upon Mr. Terrinoni’s advise I sent this email to the States Attorney. As soon as I hear something I will notify the public.
Status of the Woodstock Road mulch pile
From
On the advise of the County Administrator, Ken Terrinoni, I am contacting you directly concerning the status of your efforts to resolve the zoning violation involving Northwest Pallet et.al. and the use of Woodstock Road site for wood chip/mulch storage.
I have a number of constituents who wish an update on your court actions. One of them has contacted your office and relayed his observation that new wood mulch is being dump on the site and then is being reloaded for shipment from the site. What is going on? I thought court action was being pursued to require that Northwest Pallet's operation on Woodstock Road cease.
Please provide a summary regarding the status of this case. Please include the following in your reply.
1. Is case number #2012CH319 the only court action which your office is involved regarding Northwest Pallet and the mulch storage/fire issue?
2. In case #2012CH319, there was a motion on 3-12-2013, could you supply a summary (or a photocopy of that motion)?
3. Case 2012CH319 is scheduled for a hearing on June 6, 2013, can you supply a summary of the county's position/requests to the court in that hearing?
4. In your opinion is the dumping of new wood chips/mulch in keeping with the current restraining order? Please supply a copy of the current restraining order.
I would preferred that your response be by email however feel free to call me at 815 544 5115 . Either electronic or inter-office delivery of documents would be acceptable.
As always, thank you for your help.
BILL PYSSON
District One
Boone County Board
What is the status of the Northwest Pallet et. al. court case?
UPDATE: 7:00 PM May 14, 2013. Ms. Courier provided her March 12, 2013 motion requesting that the defendants be held in contempt. This appears to be the issue of the June 6, 2013 hearing.
The March motion will be posted shortly.
Here is all which court records currently tells of this case. It is scheduled for another hearing on June 6, 2013.
Click on the photocopy to enlarge:
Bill on May 1, 2013 asked that the court case be discussed at this Wednesday’s Boone County Board meeting, however it is not on the agenda. I asked again on Monday May 13 and based upon Mr. Terrinoni’s advise I sent this email to the States Attorney. As soon as I hear something I will notify the public.
Status of the Woodstock Road mulch pile
From
On the advise of the County Administrator, Ken Terrinoni, I am contacting you directly concerning the status of your efforts to resolve the zoning violation involving Northwest Pallet et.al. and the use of Woodstock Road site for wood chip/mulch storage.
I have a number of constituents who wish an update on your court actions. One of them has contacted your office and relayed his observation that new wood mulch is being dump on the site and then is being reloaded for shipment from the site. What is going on? I thought court action was being pursued to require that Northwest Pallet's operation on Woodstock Road cease.
Please provide a summary regarding the status of this case. Please include the following in your reply.
1. Is case number #2012CH319 the only court action which your office is involved regarding Northwest Pallet and the mulch storage/fire issue?
2. In case #2012CH319, there was a motion on 3-12-2013, could you supply a summary (or a photocopy of that motion)?
3. Case 2012CH319 is scheduled for a hearing on June 6, 2013, can you supply a summary of the county's position/requests to the court in that hearing?
4. In your opinion is the dumping of new wood chips/mulch in keeping with the current restraining order? Please supply a copy of the current restraining order.
I would preferred that your response be by email however feel free to call me at 815 544 5115 . Either electronic or inter-office delivery of documents would be acceptable.
As always, thank you for your help.
BILL PYSSON
District One
Boone County Board
Friday, May 10, 2013
Update on upcoming County Appointment Opportunities | Boone County, Illinois
The most recently posted are in yellow. With few exceptions there is no remuneration for these positions.
Current Appointment Openings:
The following are volunteer Boards of the County that have vacancies:
Interested parties are asked to send a letter and resume expressing your interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by April 26, 2013 to assure being considered.
Boone County Board of Review
2 vacancies for a 2-year term that will expire June 1, 2015
(Note:- Per statute, one person must be of the Republican Party and one person must be of the Democratic Party. If selected, Board members must attain the credentials established by the Illinois Property Tax Code within (1) year of taking office.)
Boone County Zoning Board of Appeals
1 vacancy for a 5-year term that will expire June 1, 2018
(Note:- Per statute, only one person from a township can serve on this Board; therefore, anyone interested in serving on this Board must be from Flora, Belvidere, LeRoy, Spring, or Poplar Grove Township.)
Boone County Agricultural Conservation Easement & Farmland Protection Commission
1 vacancy for a 3-year term that will expire June 1, 2016
Boone County Ethics Commission
3 vacancies for a 1-year term that will expire June 30, 2014
(Note:- Per statute, two persons must be of the Republican Party and one person must be of the Democratic Party.)
Boone County Historical Museum District Board of Trustees
1 vacancy for a 5-year term that will expire June 30, 2018
Boone County Conservation District
1 vacancy for a 5-year term that will expire June 30, 2018
Boone County Board of Health
4 vacancies for a 3-year term that will expire July 1, 2016
Community Building Complex Committee
2 vacancies for a 3-year term that will expire July 1, 2016
(Note: 1 person must be a representative of the Boone County Board and 1 person must be a representative of a community organization)
Interested parties are asked to send a letter and resume expressing your interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by May 24, 2013 to assure being considered.
The above is taken from: Employment Opportunities | Boone County, Illinois
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
What is the status of the mulch pile on Woodstock Road?
Below is a picture taken today (May 1, 2013)
The operator is apparently decreasing the piles that once existed. But will they all be gone? And when?
In case you forgot this is what happened here, go to the following reference: http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2012/10/current-status-of-mulch-fire-case.html
Bill requests update from States Attorney
Click on he photocopy to enlarge:
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To:Bill Pysson
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:43 AM
Bill:
I passed your request on to the State’s Attorney. She did say that if individuals have questions she would be glad to respond to them directly.
Ken
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UPDATE May 14, 2013: This issue is not on the county board agenda. I was advised by the County Administrator to address my questions directly to the States Attorney. SEE: http://www.boonecountywatch.blogspot.com/2013/05/what-is-status-of-northwest-pallet-et.html
Fire District #2 voices safety concerns and lack of communication in regards to the Johnson Road bridge closing
County Board Members receive this email:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Please see the attached document for your review.
Sincerely,
Mel Johnson
Chief
Boone County Fire District #2
Click on the photocopy to enlarge:
Below is the letter from the Toll Way which the Fire Chief was responding.
Bill responded to County Board, County Administrator & Board Chairman
Friday, April 26, 2013 10:24 AM
It appears that the Illinois Tollway needs to be notified immediately by Chairman Walberg of these concerns from the Fire District. It appears that this must be done by May 15, 2013. This should be of concern to all of the county board.
Mr. Walberg please notify myself and the rest of the board if you have taken such action. If not, why not.
Thank you.
BILL PYSSON
District One
There is a response (not necessarily to Bill’s email)
Monday, April 29, 2013 3:22 PM
Dear Board Members:
Just a quick note to update you on the discussions with the Toll Authority and Spring Township residents about the future of the Johnson bridge and the bridge replacement plans underway along I-90. From a meeting that occurred Friday April 26th, the Tollway officials said they would delay the removal of the Johnson bridge until the work is completed on the Genoa bridge. The idea was brought up to replace the Johnson bridge, however the Tollway officials believe that the Spring Center bridge would, in turn, not be replaced. This idea came about from their discussions with Township leaders and residents. Any of these ideas require approval of Senior Tollway officials. Present at the meeting Friday was myself, Chairman Walberg, Rich Lundin, and the new Township Supervisor Ryan Kufalk. The outgoing Supervisor (Jackie Falkenstein) deferred this to the new Supervisor. After visiting with the Roads Committee Chairman (Ron Wait), this will be discussed at the May 7th Committee meeting.
Please call if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Ken Terrinoni (on behalf of Bob Walberg).
Members of the Spring Township Community met on Tuesday April 30, 2013(picture shown below) and discussed their concerns which will be presented to the County Subcommittee on Roads and possibly to the entire county board at the monthly meeting.
To read more about this story go to the Belvidere Daily Republican: http://www.belvideredailyrepublican.net/news/closing-johnson-road-bridge-over-i-90-concerns-fire-officials/ or this BDR article: http://www.belvideredailyrepublican.net/news/spring-township-readies-response-to-loss-of-tollway-bridge/
or go to the Rockford Register Star:
Closing Johnson Road bridge over I-90 concerns fire officials | Belvidere Daily Republican
Closing the Johnson Road bridge would cause emergency vehicles to detour to the Spring Center Road bridge, 1.33 miles to the east, or the Genoa Road bridge, about 1.52 miles to the west. That, he said, equates to between 4 and 4 ½ minutes of additional travel time for vehicles.
Ambulance service, which is run out of the District 2 station in that area, would be affected the same way, Chief Johnson said.
….“I don’t think it’s a done deal”
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