Bill's County Board Actions: 2014

Friday, November 14, 2014

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Boone County Conservation District—1st two Saturday’s of November

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Thank you to all more supporters

We tried very hard to get our message across. But it was perhaps the wrong time. Congratulation to Mr. Larson and Mrs. Giesecke. Please do represent all of us.

BILL PYSSON

Results from Boone County Election

D1 CTY BOARD
(210)

Total

Number of Precincts
14

Precincts Reporting
14
100.0 %

Vote For
2

Total Votes
7194

BILL PYSSON
DEM
1730
24.05%

SHERRY GIESECKE
REP
3245
45.11%

RAYMOND R. LARSON
REP
2219
30.85%

On a happier note here are the results of two county wide referendums; these results are identical my vote on the issues.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Rockford Register Star’s Candidate Questionnaire

A larger font version of this Rockford Register Star reprint is available by clicking on the following: http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-rr-star-requires-voter-to-compare_26.html

The RR Star requires voter to compare two candidates. To date neither Mrs. Giesecke nor Mr. Larson have completed the survey. Mrs. Giesecke was selected to be the second candidate only because two candidates are required to retrieve Bill Pysson’s responses. To see if the two Republican candidates now have submitted their surveys go to: http://e-rockford.com/voterguide/

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Bill Pysson (Dem) retired

Sherry Giesecke (Rep)

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Biographical Information

Age 65

Occupation Former teacher, bank auditor, veterans claims examiner, Viet-Nam era veteran.

Family Married Margaret Osbakken (1981); Daughter, Mary Anne, living and working in Chicago. Son, Michael, working in Seattle, WA.

Campaign Address 9592 Denver Drive
Belvidere, Illinois

Campaign Phone (815) 544-5115

Website http://boonecountywatch.blogspot.com/

Email bill.pysson@gmail.com

Education/degrees earned BA in Education, MA in Economics, MBA in Finance

Why are you running for Boone County Board?

Bill Pysson I seek re-election to the Boone County Board because there are many improvements still needed for our county government. The accounting function is criticized each year by our external auditors for not having written procedures. Documentation of vehicle usage, citizen’s complaints and animal kennel occupancy are rudimentary if not, non-existent. Government is a series of checks and balances—the county board controls funding to the elected officials however thorough questioning of their budgets and financial actions does not always occur. The county board makes decisions with too few comparisons regarding costs of our county’s functions versus comparable counties. Revenues have not returned to pre-2008 levels; costs are escalating particularly in the policing and public safety areas. More questions need to be asked for county government to improve.

Friends and neighbors, both Democrats and Republicans, have asked me to run again.

Sherry Giesecke Candidate response is not yet available.

Why should voters vote for you?

Bill Pysson I have a track record of questioning, investigating and taking a stand on issues. I have taken actions to improve county government. The following is a partial list of my accomplishments: Required bidding for county owned farmland. Regular updating of changes in the county code are now available on the county’s website. Staff answering Freedom of Information Requests now have completed the state mandated training. Employees supervised by the County Administrator now have annual written reviews. For the first time in seven years a physical inventory of all county property was taken and a perpetual inventory is being devised. Public disclosure of employee salaries and benefits is made by name rather than position. Voluntary and paid positions in county government are being posted on the county website. I needed help from fellow board members to accomplish these improvements and sometimes there were major obstacles from leadership.There is much more to do. VOTE FOR BILL PYSSON

Sherry Giesecke Candidate response is not yet available.

Do you support larger property setback rules that would allow for wind turbine development in Boone County? Why or why not?

Bill Pysson The wording of the question confuses the issue. The current ordinance only sets the "minimum of minimum" setbacks. Under the ordinance each wind turbine will require a special use permit which will take into account the unique geographic conditions of each turbine and its effect on the health and welfare of our citizens. Each turbine will have individual positioning which under most conditions will greatly exceed the ordinance's minimum setbacks. For more than two years anti-wind forces have attempted to change the stated minimums to much larger setbacks which would effectively outlawed wind turbines in Boone County. I voted "NO" to these larger setbacks. Our current ordinance is designed to use the special use process to insure safe positioning of turbines. Such positioning can occur only when an actual application is received. My position is nearly identical to the recommendation of the professional staff of the Boone County Planning and Zoning Department

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Post Card sent to Candlewick Lake and Southern District One:

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Updated employment and volunteer opportunities

Employment Opportunities

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Boone County government offers a wide and diverse number of direct services to its residents, including law enforcement, correction and detention of law violators, support for the criminal justice system, direct health care, maintenance of essential records, highway maintenance, property assessments, courtroom operations, building and planning services, tax collection for other local governments, and election administration among others. From these many services come many opportunities for employment.

Boone County Government job application can be found here: Job Application

CURRENT OPENINGS:

911 Telecommunications Dispatcher

Full-time position answering 911 calls, data entry, dispatching police, fire and ambulance services. Applicants must be able to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment under stressful conditions, be computer and typing proficient, and be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants must reside within 21 miles of the Belvidere/Boone County Public Safety Building in Belvidere, Illinois within 13 months of employment and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to pass a typing test, written test, psychological test, and a thorough background investigation. Starting salary for this UAW Union position is $18.74 per hour with an excellent benefit package.

Applications may be obtained at the Boone County Sheriff's Office or printed out on-line at www.boonecountyil.org and must be returned or postmarked by November 20,2014, to the Boone County Sheriffs Office, 615 N. Main St., Belvidere, IL. 61008. Boone County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

APPOINTMENT VACANCIES:

BOONE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK

One (1) vacancy for a term that will expire November 30, 2016

Interested parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume expressing your interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by October 31, 2014 to assure being considered.

Volunteer Positions

CAPRON RESCUE SQUAD DISTRICT

Three (3) vacancies for a term that will expire the 2nd Monday of December, 2018

Interested parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume expressing your interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by November 14, 2014 to assure being considered.

October 25, 2014: Vacancies in Boone County Government

AS OF OCTOBER 25, 2014

Employment Opportunities

Home › Employment & Appointments

Boone County Government job application can be found here: Job Application

CURRENT OPENINGS: There are no current openings at this time.

APPOINTMENT VACANCIES:

The following are volunteer Boards of the County of Boone that have vacancies:

CAPRON RESCUE SQUAD DISTRICT

Three (3) vacancies for a term that will expire the 2nd Monday of December, 2018
Interested parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume expressing your interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by November 14, 2014 to assure being considered.
Interestingly there is no notification of the vacancy of the Clerk of the Circuit Court which will become open with the resignation of Nora Ohlsen effective January 1, 2015. The Administrative Committee of the Boone County Board will be have hearing on November 3, 2014. SEE: http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2014/10/circuit-court-clerk-resigns.html

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Circuit Court Clerk Resigns

Dear County Board Members;

I received a letter of resignation from Circuit Clerk Nora Ohlsen today effective December 31, 2014. I plan to notify the media immediately and advertise for her replacement as Nora is requesting sufficient transition time with the new Circuit Clerk. I will request that a letter of interest from applicants be submitted to me on or before October 31, 2014. Once I have received these letters I plan to hold an interview process of selected candidates at the upcoming Administrative and Legislative Committee meeting on November 3, 2014.

I wish Nora well with her retirement and we will miss her service to Boone County.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me on my cell phone at 815-xxx xxxx.

Respectfully,

Bob Walberg

BW/jmd

Winter Warming Centers for Boone County

Question of the Month: What are the fees if my dog is impounded for running at large?

There appears to be some criticism of the District 100 referendum proposal

Dean Marcellus says “NO” in Journal See: http://district100watchdog.blogspot.com/2014/11/bcj-letter-to-editor-opposes-district.html

Allison Reid- Niemiec said: VOTE NO

SEE: http://district100watchdog.blogspot.com/2014/10/letter-vote-no-on-district-100-ballot.html

PASS Parent Advocating Students and Staff appear to have many questions

SEE: https://www.facebook.com/parentspass see also: http://district100watchdog.blogspot.com/2014/10/district-100-school-referendum.html

Mr. Ben Stanley of the Rockford Register Star had an article on the referendum

SEE: http://www.rrstar.com/article/20141029/NEWS/141029272/10368/NEWS This article is also available at: http://district100watchdog.blogspot.com/2014/10/belvidere-could-change-way-school-board.html

District #100 Proposition for Nov. 4th, 2014 ballot - YouTube

This presentation is from PASS Parents Advocating for Students and Staff

Click on the following to view the “YOU Tube” clip: District #100 Proposition for Nov. 4th, 2014 ballot - YouTube

The Chairman “DOES” support the Animal Services Building

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Monday, October 27, 2014

Sunday, October 26, 2014

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Vacancies in Boone County Government

AS OF OCTOBER 25, 2014

Employment Opportunities

Home › Employment & Appointments

Boone County Government job application can be found here: Job Application

CURRENT OPENINGS: There are no current openings at this time.

APPOINTMENT VACANCIES:

The following are volunteer Boards of the County of Boone that have vacancies:

CAPRON RESCUE SQUAD DISTRICT

Three (3) vacancies for a term that will expire the 2nd Monday of December, 2018
Interested parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume expressing your interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by November 14, 2014 to assure being considered.
Interestingly there is no notification of the vacancy of the Clerk of the Circuit Court which will become open with the resignation of Nora Ohlsen effective January 1, 2015. The Administrative Committee of the Boone County Board will be have hearing on November 3, 2014. SEE: http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2014/10/circuit-court-clerk-resigns.html

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Monday, October 20, 2014

Saturday, October 18, 2014

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Circuit Court Clerk Resigns

Dear County Board Members;

I wish Nora well with her retirement and we will miss her service to Boone County.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me on my cell phone at 815-xxx xxxx.

Respectfully,

Bob Walberg

BW/jmd

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Are you registered to vote?

If you are not sure it is easy to find out.

Click on the following: http://www.elections.il.gov/VotingInformation/RegistrationLookup.aspx

After clicking, complete the screen shown below and you can find out if you are registered and where you should vote.

Voter Registration for Boone County

The Oct 7 deadline is misleading—see the highlighted information

Mary S. Steurer, Boone County Clerk, announced that Tuesday, October 7, is the last day to register to vote for the November 4th General Election. You may register in the County Clerk’s Office Monday and Tuesday from 8:30am – 5:00pm. You must have 2 forms of identification, one must have your current address. If you missed the October 7th deadline you may grace period register from October 8th through November 4th in the County Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The same identification is required but you must also be prepared to vote at that same time.

Above is taken from: http://www.boonecountyil.org/news/october-7-last-day-register-vote-november-4th-general-election

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Voluntary and Paid Job Openings in Boone County Government

CURRENT OPENINGS:

Adult Probation Officer

The Boone County ProbationDepartment is currently hiring a full-time Adult Probation Officer. This position supervises adults placed on a Court Order for Probation, Court Supervision and/or Conditional Discharge. Duties include writing Bond Reports and Presentence Investigations; other duties may be assigned. Bachelor's degree required in social science, behaviorial science or criminal justice. Experience in counseling, probation or corrections a plus. Starting salary of $36,283 DOQ. Boone County is a EOE.

Send Resumes to:
Deb Jarvis
601 North Main St.
Belvidere, IL 61008
or electronically to: DJarvis@BooneCountyil.org

Deadine: October 3, 2014

Posted by bill pysson at 10:52 PM No comments:

Boone County Housing Authority announces vacancy

APPOINTMENT VACANCIES:

The following are volunteer Boards of the County of Boone that have vacancies:

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BOONE

One (1) vacancy for a term that will expire January 1, 2016
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 October 10, 2014 to assure being considered.

Posted Sep. 27, 2014 @ 4:00 pm

BELVIDERE — The Housing Authority of Boone County has announced a vacancy for a term that will expire on Jan. 1, 2016.

Interested parties should send a letter and resume to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg at 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Respond by Oct. 10 to assure consideration.

For information: 815-547-4770.

Friday, August 29, 2014

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014: Highlights of the September Boone County Board Meeting

Below in black is the agenda taken from: http://www.boonecountyil.org/sites/default/files/CBAgenda%2009-17-2014.pdf

Important Highlights as seen by Bill

5.1. Marshall Newhouse is appointed to Health Board by a 7-5 vote. Mrs. Ward spoke at length how the Health Board needed another women or a Latin, to reflect the county’s and clinic’s demographics. Prior to the vote a motion to repost the appointment for 60 days was proposed by Bill Pysson. The motion was defeated 5 to 7.

9.1. The Garden Prairie Peaker Plant special use permit was unanimously. Neighbors of the proposed facility addressed the board requesting denial. Board discussion reviewed original decision and clarification what were proper basis for approval and denial.

9.2 Voice vote unanimously approved clarification of the right to build a residence on a “lot of record”.

9.3 In keeping with the state legislation on medical cannabis only Industrial Zoned property (I-1) is allowed for either growing or dispensing cannabis. Vote was unanimous.

10.2 Based upon a recommendation of the States Attorney, the county board did not add to the Animal Service referendum the projected cost of borrowing $800,000 for the new building. Bill Pysson asked if a “resolution” could be passed to answer the question of costs. The answer was “Yes” however because this resolution was not on the agenda it could not be voted at this meeting. Sadly the advocates of the referendum will not have a cost for this proposed building for another month.

11.1 For the first time—the county’s farmland was leased based upon the highest bid (rather than private negotiation). Despite a fall in commodity prices in 2014, the lease price increase $30 per acre to $280. After some discussion regarding the lease terms the vote was unanimous.

21.1 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Correction Departments is approved.

21.2 A proximately $13K compensation settlement was approved.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Boone County Board Meeting
COUNTY BOARD ROOM, 1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, 6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
1.1 Opening of Meeting
2. Roll Call
2.1 Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
3.1 Approval of Agenda
4. Minutes
4.1 Approval of County Board Minutes
5. Appointments and Recognition
5.1 Appointments and Recognition
6. Public Comment
6.1 Public Comment
7. Reports from Community Agencies
7.1 Growth Dimensions
7.2 Council on Aging
7.3 Court Appointed Special Advocate
7.4 Board of Health
7.5 Other (RREDD)
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8. General Consent Items
8.1 Fund Transfers
8.2 Road Projects
8.3 Raffle Permits
9. Standing Committee: Planning, Zoning, and Building
9.1 Motion to Approve Ordinance 14-42 Extending the Special Use Permit for the Garden Prairie Peaker Power
Plant for Powers Venture Group. PZB (4-0); CB()
9.2 Motion to Approve Ordinance 14-43 Amending the Boone County Zoning Ordinance regarding Section
3.2.3.B.3 Lot of Record Language. PZB (4-0); CB()
9.3 Motion to Approve Ordinance 14-44 Amending the Boone County Zoning Ordinance Establishing Medicinal
Cannabis Dispensaries and Cultivation Centers. PZB (5-0); CB ()
9.4 Motion to Approve Ordinance 14-45 Granting a Zoning District Change from B-1 General Business to
Traditional Neighborhood Residential at 1082 Irene Road. PZB (4-0); CB ()
10. Standing Committee: Finance, Taxation and Salaries
10.1 Motion to Approve Claims with the Understanding that Kenny Freeman Abstains from Voting on all Claims
Presented by William Charles and Associates and Karl Johnson Abstains from Voting on all Claims Presented by
HD Supply. (Approved 5-0)
10.2 Motion to Approve the Following Language be added to Describe Animal Services Building Ballot "The Owner
of a $100,000 home would pay about $8.50 each year for three years". (Approved 5-0)
11. Standing Committee: Roads and Capital Improvements
11.1 Motion to Approve High Bid from Ed Kasper for the Farm Rental Agreement in the amount of $280.00/acre,
Contingent on the current tenant, Gerald Hulstedt, having until September 30th to match the offer and remain
the tenant. (Approved 5-0)
11.2 Motion to Approve Resolution 14-46 Allowing Membership of the Rockford Mass Transit District to the
Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning Policy Committee. (Approved 5-0)
12. Standing Committee: Health and Human Services
12.1 Motion to Approve Intergovernmental Mutual Aid Agreement for the Establishment of the Illinois Public
Health Mutual Aid System. (Approved 4-0)
13. Standing Committee: Administrative and Legislative
13.1 Motion to Approve Creation of the "Foreclosure Mediation Fund" for the Foreclosure Mediation Program to be
implemented by the by the 17th Judicial Circuit. (Approved 5-0)
13.2 Motion to Approve Boone County Holiday Schedule 2015. (Approved 5-0)
14. Standing Committee: City-County Coordinating
14.1 Motion to Approve Scope of Work from TRC for Landfill Gas Collection System repairs at Landfill #2 in the
amount of $12,750. (Budgeted)
14.2 Motion to Approve Proposal from CERONI Piping for Landfill Gas Collection System repairs amount to be
determined. (Budgeted)
14.3 Motion to Approve Ordinance 14-47 extending the Boone County Enterprise Zone until July 1, 2016.
15. Standing Committee: Public Safety
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15.1 No Motions
16. Special Committee Reports
16.1 Workforce Investment Board
16.2 Community Building
16.3 UCCI (United Counties Council of Illinois)
16.4 Farmland Protection Committee
16.5 911 Board
16.6 Other Committees
16.7 Scheduled Committee Meetings
17. Unfinished Business
17.1 Unfinished Business
18. New Business
18.1 Drug Court Grant for 2015
19. Informational Items
19.1 Informational Items
20. Executive Session
20.1 Litigation
20.2 Collective Bargaining
20.3 Land Acquisition
21. Anticipated Motions From Executive Session
21.1 Motion to Approve Collective Bargaining with the Fraternal Order of Police for the Correction's Department.
21.2 Motion to Approve Workman's Compensation Settlement with Sandra Rogers.
22. Adjournment
22.1 Adjourn the meeting

Monday, August 25, 2014

Estimated referendum cost for Animal Service Building on a $100,000 HOME

Here are the estimates that the Finance Committee will be discussing at 6:00PM on Tuesday, August 26.

The above figures are from: http://www.boarddocs.com/il/boone/Board.nsf/files/9N97RM76BD59/$file/Animal%20Services%20Referendum%20Impact%20To%20Taxpayers_201408221635.pdf

Plote being sued by States Attorney for violation of Boone County Zoning Act

The following appeared on the 17th Circuit, Boone County website today. SEE: http://www.judici.com/courts/cases/case_history.jsp?court=IL004015J&ocl=IL004015J,2014CH170,IL004015JL2014CH170D1

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It was only last month that Plote was granted an extension of it special use permit by the Boone County Board. Bill Pysson voted against the extension because “the county did not have an adequate inspection procedure established’. The complaint alleges Plote was operating outside the approved hours.

Boone County Appointment Vacancy

APPOINTMENT VACANCIES:

The following are volunteer Boards of the County of Boone that have vacancies:

BOONE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

One (1) vacancy for a term that will expire July 1, 2016

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 September 5, 2014 to assure being considered.

Guest Column-- My View: Boone County Board ethics questioned

Cathy Ward

By Cathy Ward

Posted Aug. 24, 2014 @ 11:00 am

The Boone County Board likely made history on Aug. 18 at a special meeting, hastily called and not much liked by the packed house and five of 12 board members — and many seriously questioned the ethics of this meeting.

At issue was putting a referendum regarding building an animal shelter on the Nov. 2 ballot. As far as anyone connected with the Boone County Board could recall, no board has ever tried to call a meeting on such short notice on such a controversial topic which had never been debated in open session.

Board members learned of this special meeting on Aug. 15 at 4 p.m., when a notice came via email that four board members had signed to have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 18. The meeting had to be Monday, you see, because the deadline for getting the referendum on the ballot was midnight Monday.

What bothered many of us was the fact that putting a referendum on the ballot has never been debated at any committee, had never been debated at any board meeting, and yet it was coming before us for a final vote just five hours before the deadline. Also, this notice came late Friday afternoon, giving very few taxpayers and those interested notice of the meeting. Not all of the dozens and dozens who packed our meetings have minute-by-minute easy access to email.

Board member Ron Wait took credit for calling the special meeting, saying he called nine board members, and all said they thought a referendum could be considered. He said that’s the way they did it Springfield.

Boone County State’s Attorney Michelle Courier said the meeting was legal and putting it on the ballot was legal, too. I believe her. Michelle does her homework thoroughly and completely.

However, I believe there is a considerable difference between legal and ethical. I don’t consider this an ethical way to do business by elected officials for our taxpayers. Luckily, word spread to dozens and they came to see what our board would do. The vast majority were not happy by the results when the proposed referendum passed 7-5.

While I totally believe in referendums and have supported many, I don’t believe last-minute, down-to-the wire, hastily called meetings on topics never debated should be decided at the last minute at meetings called just hours before. Our people, the people we represent, deserve better.

Board members voting for the referendum were Chairman Bob Walberg, Vice Chairman Paul Larson, finance chairman Karl Johnson, Denny Ellingson, Brad Fidder, Chris Berner and Wait.

Board members voting no were Bill Pysson, Marion Thornberry, Craig Schultz, Ken Freeman and me.

The whole scenario was very disappointing.

I would not advise other boards to follow this tactic.

Monday, August 18, 2014

What is the county board’s referendum proposal?

Well unless you are in the”in group” you don’t know much. Below is the resolution which was sent to board members at 10AM on Monday, August 18. (This is all I know about the referendum proposal)

The figure $800,000 is interesting in as much as the Health and Human Services Committee was recommending building a structure for only $713,000. Where is the building going to built? The old site or on Route 76 or somewhere else? Are there any preliminary plans for an $800,000 building?

Oh yes—what about the $5.00 increase in dog tags that went into effect in January 2014 for the expressed purpose of improving the animal service building. That is nearly $40,000 PER YEAR and how will that be used?

BILL PYSSON, Health & Human Services Committee, Boone County Board (Not a member of the “in group”)

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

District 100 may have a referendum item on the November Ballot

This may make a minimum of seven referendums—5 for the state and two for Boone County government entities.

The following is taken from the Monday agenda of District 100; see: http://www.boarddocs.com/il/district100/Board.nsf/Public

Agenda Item Details

Meeting

Aug 18, 2014 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - 6:00 pm

Last Minute Referendum request from some of the Boone County Board

Is this an attempt to not vote on the recommendation from the Health and Human Service to build a new Animal Services Building on Route 76?

The $708,000 decision is scheduled for vote by the county board at the regular meeting on Wednesday, August 20. Building costs would be paid by the special $5.OO dog fee that has been collected since January 2014 and from approximately $20,000 due annually from other sources. That recommendation is shown at the bottom of this posting.

Why did Mr. Walberg and his voting majority not raise the question of a referendum in a more timely way? This proposal is just before the deadline to place a referendum? Why a referendum on this issue? No referendum for $5,000,000 on the new Administrative Building/Courthouse improvements.

There are already five state referendums on the ballot. Do the voters really want another?

From: Julaine Drake
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 4:06 PM
To: County Board
Cc: Michelle Courier; Ken Terrinoni
Subject: Special Meeting

Board Members,

I have received signed requests from Ron Wait, Chris Berner, Paul Larson and Denny Ellingson for a special board meeting on Monday, August 18^th at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on whether to place on the November 4^,2014 ballot the question of borrowing to construct a new Animal Services Building.

Have a good weekend and see you Monday evening.

Bob

Agenda Item Details

Meeting

Aug 18, 2014 - Boone County Board Special Meeting

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

See you at the Boone County Fair

Stop by the Democratic Tent—speak of your concerns, fill out our survey or just talk.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Health & Human Services Committee “moves to build new Animal Services Building on ROUTE 76”

July 31—The H&HS committee of the Boone County Board voted to build a 2,700 square foot animal shelter off of Route 76 near Maplecrest Nursing Home and the County Highway Department. The vote was 3-0 with one abstaining and one not present. The decision is subject to the approval of the entire county board on August 20, 2014.

Last year the county board increased dog tags by $5.00 pre year with the funds dedicated to building improvement and maintenance.

Below are the rough plans and cost estimates. The committee’s action limited cost to $713,000. Alternative plans to build the facility on the old site on Appleton Road were also discussed. Below are the preliminary figures and drawings presented by the architect.

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