May 15 - Lee County, Illinois

AGENDA OF THE LEE COUNTY BOARD
MAY15, 2007
6:00P,M.
3RD FLOOR BOARDROOM, OLD LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
112 E. SECOND STREET, DIXON, ILLINOIS
OPEN MEETING WITH INVOCATION OR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
PUBLlCNlSITOR COMMENT:
A. ITEMS ON THE AGENDA - VISITORS ALLOWED 10 MINUTES
B. ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - VISITORS ALLOWED 5 MINUTES
TO ZONING BOARD:
TO PLANNING COMMISSION:
FROM ZONING BOARD:
FROM PLANNING COMMISSION:
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE:
F.INANCE
CLAIMS
SOLID WASTE/HEALTH & WELFARE
ROAD & BRIDGE
COMMITTEE CLAIMS
COUNTY PROPERTIES
R.C.&D. - BLACKHAWK HILLS
COUNTY SERVICES
911 BOARD
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
EXECUTIVE/JUDICIAULAW ENFORCEMENT
COUNTY OFFICERS REPORTS, REQUEST FOR DEPOSIT OF FUNDS, ORDERS PAID IN VACATION
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS
1) Board of Health - Rick Bowers
2) Board of Review - Raymond Harrison
3) Sheriff's Merit Commission - Rolfe Ehrmann, Henry Gerdes, John Gehant,
Robert Jones, Diane Nicholson
4) Franklin Grove Sanitary District - Donald Lawrence
Animal Control - 16 Ordinances (held over from April)
Clerk/Recorder - Resolution - Polling Place Change - Dixon 1
Enterprise Zone - Ordinance - Amending Ordinance #1350 (held over from April)
Health Department - Ordinance - Food Service Facilities (held over from April)
Ordinance - Sewers & Sewage Disposal (held over from April)
Ordinance - Water Supplies (held over from April)
Zoning - Ordinance - Amending Ordinance 02-06-002 & 08-06-002A (held over from April)
State's Attorney - Ordinance - Prevailing Wage (hold until June)
Highway - Resolution - Sugar Grove Road - County Matching Funds
Resolution - Sugar Grove Road - County Motor Fuel Tax Funds
Agreement - Local Crash Data Collection
MILEAGE & PER DIEM
ALL BILL,S & APPROPRIATIONS ALLOWED BY ROLL CALL
ADJOURN

LEE COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
William O'Keefe, Chairman
Robert Logan, Vice Chairman
James Book, Member
John Hilleson, Member
Wendy Ryerson, Member
Chris Henkel, Zoning Officer
Alice Henkel, Clerk
The Lee County Planning Commission met on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lee
County Courthouse, Dixon, Illinois. Chairman William O'Keefe called the meeting to order
and took roll with the following members present: Robert Logan, James Book, John Hilleson,
and Clerk, Alice Henkel.
The first order of business was the approval of April 2007 minutes. John Hilleson made a
motion to approve and James Book seconded it. All were in favor and the minutes were
approved.
Chairman O'Keefe asked if anyone present was not on the agenda and/or had questions or
comments on anything not covered in the agenda (attached, List of Visitors, Exhibit A).
Gary Burrs approached the board and presented his intentions to purchase a 9-acre parcel of
farmland from his family. He has farmed the parcel for approximately 40 years and intends to
keep farming the land. However, he only wants to purchase the land ifhe will be able to build
his family home on the parcel. Mr. Burrs wants the board's opinion on whether they would
waive the LESA, given the family-farm situation, because the LESA will score too high due
the prime soil scores.
Chairman O'Keefe suggested to Mr. Burrs that he only do a LESA on the 1-2 acres he
intends to build on. He explained to Mr. Burrs that the board would be more willing to
consider waiving the LESA if it is done only on the intended building site. If Mr. Burrs were
to try to get the LESA waived on the entire 9 acres, the board would likely deny the waiver to
prevent further construction on prime farmland.
The next visitor to approach the board was Jennifer Dallas. She explained to the board that
owner of the 1.6-acre lot next-door to her is building a garage to store equipment and house
his vehicles for his business. The lot is currently zoned Ag-l, Rural Residential. Ms. Dallas
feels this should be in commercial zone and doesn't understand how the owner is allowed to
build.
Discussion was held by the board and Mr. Henkel as far as how the current ordinance for Ag-
1, Rural Residential is written and how it applies to this 1.6 acre, ag-zoned lot. The board was
not able to provide a resolution for Ms. Dallas, as the matter need to be further examined.
Chairman O'Keefe advised Ms. Dallas to seek legal counsel should she wish to pursue
stopping the construction of the garage.
Chairman O'Keefe then asked Chris Henkel for the Report of Action from the Lee County
Board from last month. Mr. Henkel reported that Petition No. 06-P-1433 by Stephen Haliczer
to rezone a Ag-l parcel to R-2 for the purpose of an 8-lot subdivision was passed by the
1

County Board on a 20-8 vote. The parcel is located on the corner of Johnson Road and
Howlett Road and is located in Willow Creek Township.
Under new business was Petition No. 07-PC-50 by Stephen Haliczer and Deborah Haliczer,
PPN #21-12-11-400-004, in Willow Creek Township was table until the June 2007 meeting
of the Lee County Regional Planning Commission.
Under old business was Dick Petit's concept plan for 5-acre lot subdivision for equestrian use
near Franklin Creek Park in Franklin Grove.
Stan Griffith, property owner, presented a letter to the planning commission from his
attorney, Douglas Lee (attached, Exhibit B). As Mr. Griffith understood at the previous
meeting, he was to acquire easement(s) that would connect the subdivision to the park,
without having to use the main highway. However, Attorney Lee explains in his letter that
the main highway may be used, legally, as a route to and from the subdivision and park.
Attorney Lee also stated he and his client would continue to work on obtaining a more
acceptable private route and that approval of the subdivision should not be delayed any
further.
After discussion was held regarding Attorney Lee's letter, Chairman O'Keefe stated he
would like Mr. Petit, Mr. Griffith and Mr. Sullivan to work with the architect of the
Greenways Trail Plan, Dean Sheaffer, to solidify a plan for a Greenways Trail that would
connect the park to the subdivision.
Robert Logan made a motion to adjourn the meeting and James Book seconded it. All were
in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
2
Respectfully submitted,
Alice Henkel, clerk

-------
-' '-'
-~--'---'--
~.~.
~-------
-~ ~~
~----
~
----
-
--
Li~'"'
f5 -1 ~
Sfl-_-
LQ.~P~~
-
0.(' \J \'&\-10yS
---~ --
~-
---
~_.~-~ ~~
-- ~--- ~---_.
~--------
~._-~~ ~~--~--- ------ -----
- ---~ ~._~---- ,-._- -- --~- ~- -----------.-------- ~-_._-- -----
._.---
-~
.
----.-------- ~ -------------- ---~ --------
.
-EXHIBlf-Pt-
--.-.----. .----_. --. --- - ---
~
-~
~- ---~
~-------
~
...
~--
~-

'°- u
COpy
RolfE F. EI-tRMANN
GARY R. GEl-tlbACI-t
DAvid W. BAdGER
DouqlAs E. LEE
ALSOADMITTED IN VIRGINIA
AND THE DISTRICT OF COlUMBIA
MEqAN G. HEEG
DANA M. CONsidiNE
BY HAND
William O'Keefe, Chair
Lee County Regional Planning Commission
Old Lee County Courthouse
112 E. Second St.
Dixon, IL 61021
Re: Stan Griffith
Dear Mr. a 'Keefe:
EHRMANN GEHlbACH BAdqER & LEE
ATTORNEYS AT LAw
COMMEnCE TOWERS, SUiTE 100
P.O. Box 447
215 E. FinsT STREET
DixON, illiNOis 61021
May 7, 2007
TElEPHONE: (815) 288A949
fAcsiMilE: (815) 288-}O68
E-MAil: IEE@Eqbbl.cOM
WARREN H. BAdqER
1911,2005
Stan Griffith has retained our office to assist him in the development of his equestrian
subdivision. .I apologize for not attending your meeting this evening, but a prior commitment to
participate in the executive session of tonight's meeting of the Dixon City Council prevents me from
doing so.
As I understand the immediate issue regarding Mr. Griffith's subdivision, concern exists as
to how horses will get from the subdivision to Twist Road. As I believe the Planning Commission
is aware, Mr. Griffith has explored several options for crossing the property at issue, including
purchasing strips of land and obtaining easements. Unfortunately, none of these options has yet
proved viable. In some instances, owners are unwilling to give up their property. In others, the
owners are concerned about the liability risks associated with having horses travel across their
property. While I believe the owners have exaggerated these risks, I understand their general
concern.
I have communicated regarding this issue with Assistant State's Attorney Andrew Bollman.
I believe Mr. Bollman and I agree on three aspects ofthis problem. First, we agree that, under 625
ILCS 5/11-206, riders and their horses have every right to use Illinois Route 38 and its shoulder to
access Twist Road. Second, we agree that a route on private property likely would be safer than 'and
preferable to a route on Illinois Route 38. Third, however, we agree that, because the route on
Illinois Route 38 is available, the Planning Commission cannot use the lack of a private route to
.EXHIBIT~

'" William O'Keefe, Chair 2 May 7, 2007
withhold approval of the subdivision. Mr. Griffith and I therefore respectfully request that the
Planning Commission approve the subdivision as presented. Mr. Griffith of course will continue
working to seewhether an acceptable private route canbe acquired and developed, but it is important
that approval ofthe subdivision not be delayed any further.
Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions
concerning this letter or any other aspect ofthis matter, please let me know.
Very truly yours,
DEL/sll
c: Chris Henkel, Zoning Officer (by hand)
Andrew Bollman, Esq. (by hand)
Mr. Stan Griffith (by regular mail)
N:\R..i EstlSubdiyi.ion\DEL\Grirnlh 0703 I9Iok..r.ltrlJ50707 .wpd
EHRMANN GEHLBACH BADGER & LEE
~-9 ), Z-
Douglas E. Lee

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDA Y, APRIL 12,2007
9:00 A.M.
Roll Call: Chairman Ketchum, K. Hummel, M. Shippert, 1. Nicholson and D. Higgs
Guests: Wendy Ryerson, Marty Meyer, Cathy Ferguson, Denise McCaffrey, John Varga, Nancy Nelson, Brant
Scheidecker.
Financial report review funds total was down $50,000.00 last month.
Assessor Wendy Ryerson reported the digitized the County Record System costs $3,600 a year which is in her
budget. In working on the website, Brant found they can't extract property drawings to put on the website.
New program to extract all diagrams contained in the property would cost $2,000 with a $300 yearly fee. We
have a consultant here now, should we do it now or next year. Committee agreed to let them do it now and will
handle the budget later.
Circuit Clerk McCaffrey finally received the bill for the 2 machines and the licenses for 68 computers. Motion
to put $42,000 in the Clerks furniture and equipment and $20,000 in a programming line item. Motion by Higgs
and second by Nicholson, passed 5-0.
Capitol Projects needs $581,069.05 for loan payment plus $62,000 for Circuit Clerk. Motion to divide $650,000
to $456,795.10 to principle building loan payment $131,204.90 to interest and a new line item $62,000 to
Circuit Clerk. Motion by Hummel and second by Higgs, passed 5-0.
Marty Meyer from Coroners Office reported they have filled the empty part time help position; but won't have
enough money training. She doesn't have a cost figure yet.
Cathy Ferguson discussed new fee policy and her levee with Mr. Nicholson and Ms. Shippert.
Nancy Nelson gave the insurance report and information on the levee. We haven't levied to the max for several
years.
Motion to appropriate $10,559 for the GIS budget to new employee expenses by Hummel and second by
Nicholson, passed 5-0.
ESDA Director is worried about his budget. We will check later.
Old Business: The auditor's bill for $175 was part of the Treasurers budget. The letter to settle the $900
negotiated settlement of the old phone system was reported to be paid out of properties phone line item.
New Business:Report from Probation that the State has set higher rates for mileage and per diem than Lee
County. The Probation will use the State rate; the County will fund the unfunded mandate. Meeting with IMRF
reported over funding but will even out over 24 years. No action needed.
Chairman's concerns: The maintenance overtime line item is stressed. Page 27 sick day line is up and down but
okay yet. Marilyn Shippert reported monthly insurance claims. Chairman reported work on levee will begin
next month.
Motion to adjourn by Hummel, second by Nicholson. Passed 5-0. 10:23am
Respectfully,
Dave Higgs

SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDA Y, MAY 9, 2007
9:00 A.M., OLD COURTHOUSE, DIXON, IL
Members present: Trent, Leffelman, Power, Truckenbrod, Williams
Also present: Nancy Cullen, Bill Dempsey, Jack Nicklaus, and A. Bollman (ASA)
Chairman opened the meeting.
ASA Bollman informed committee that Ordinance changes will be presented for the consent roll call
vote. Fee changes will be presented separately. He then exited meeting.
Claims: Veterans' $3442.93
Solid Waste $8601.96
ROE $4963.41
Rabies $ 664.38
Animal Control $1809.04
Motion to approve claims made by Williams; seconded by Power; carried 5-0.
Solid Waste ReDort
Bill gave Solid Waste Report. He said the Illusion Maker presentation is excellent. Thank you notes
were received from St. Mary's students.
Bill will send thank-you's to the Leo Club and Key Club at Dixon High School.
Animal Control ReDort
Nancy Cullen questioned effective date if ordinance changes and revised fees are approved.
Committee consensus is that ordinance would be effective immediately. Motion by Truckenbrod that
effective date for 3 year tags and new fee schedule by July 1; second by Power; motion carried.
Nancy and Jack have interviewed four persons and narrowed to two. Background checks will be
done. Dr. Collins will be back later this month.
Meeting adjourned at 10:25.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Truckenbrod

Lee County Board of Health
Board of Health Report
May 9,2007
The Lee County Board of Health met at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Board members
present were Rick Bowers, Dr. Joe Welty, Dr. Joel Hochstatter and Ann Taylor. Also present at
the meeting were health department employees Cathy Ferguson, Candy Wallace, Jane Monteith,
Denise Burrs and Tim Trader. Guests present were Larry Prindaville, Rick Ketchum, and Malinda
Osborne.
Ms. Ferguson introduced Candy Wallace, the new Director of Nursing for the department.
The minutes for the March 13,2007 meeting were approved.
The March & April Financial Reports and April & May Claims Registers were reviewed,
discussed and approved.
The Board was presented with program reports and updates from management staff of the health
department.
Ms. Wallace informed the Board that all positions within the nursing division have now been
filled.
'05-'06 Annual Reports were distributed.
The Board was informed that the recipient for the department's 4th Annual Public Health
Partnership award is Linda Setchell. Linda is currently the dietary manager at KSB Hospital and
also instructs Food Management Sanitation Training and Certification at Sauk Valley College and
does an outstanding job.
The Board was informed of the recent Illinois Department of Human Services monitoring visit,
which reviewed all ofthe department's DHS-funded programs. There were no findings from the
review. The state rep stated that she wished all agencies had a fiscal division as organized as
LCHDs.
The department will be collaborating this fall with Dixon High School and their Resource Officer.
Any students caught for underage tobacco possession, will have the option to pay a fine and court
costs, or to attend a Freedom From Smoking clinic.
Senate Bill 500 - The Smoke-free Illinois act passed! Ms. Ferguson stated she felt the board of
health had done exactly the right thing by going on record as being in support of smoke-free
public places; but knowing that such an ordinance would not pass locally, focus efforts on
advocating for a statewide ban. This is a tremendous victory for public health in Illinois. Once
the Governor signs the bill, and he has indicated this will be soon, as of January 1, 2008, smoking
will be prohibited in all facilities of public accommodation, including restaurants and bars. Ms.

Ferguson and Lora Fassler attended a Smoke-Free Illinois Lobby Day in Springfield with 700
other advocates from across Illinois to celebrate the passage of the act and to lobby for the
Governor's signature. They were able to meet with Senator Sieben to thank him for co-sponsoring
the bill.
Ms. Ferguson read a letter to the Board that she received from a client in appreciation for the
department's friendly and courteous staff. The client stated she had been made to feel rushed,
uncomfortable and disrespected in other healthcare facilities, but that the services provided to her
here were beyond her expectations.
The Board was given copies of a report demonstrating that the WIC and Family Case Management
programs are effective in reducing premature births, low birth weight, infant mortality and
healthcare expenditures during the first year of life.
The Board discussed wage increases for FY08. Ms. Ferguson has checked with other health
departments in the region and the range is between 3-4%. Rick Ketchum shared his opinion that
departments should give a dollars or cents increase rather than an across the board percent
increase. Ms. Ferguson responded that the health board discussed this issue last year and the
majority of the board wanted an across the board percent increase. Dr. Welty was called away
from the meeting; therefore there was no longer a quorum. The wage issue will be revisited at the
next meeting.
Rick Bowers has agreed to another 3-year term.
The meeting was adjourned at 7: 17 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Health is Tuesday, July 10,2007 at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Ferguson, B.S., M.P.H.
Public Health Administrator

ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, MAY 7,2007
The Lee County Road and Bridge Committee met at 8:00 A.M. on the above date to conduct their regular
monthly audit together with other County Highway business. The following members were present: Art
Tofte, Dick Binder, Charlie Dunphy, David Chandler and James Wentling. Also Present, David Anderson
and Mike Perrino.
The committee first approved the minutes for last months meeting.
Public comment was then taken from Mr. Perrino who expressed his concern about seeing a County
Highway employee use County equipment for their personal use.
The committee then audited and approved claims from the previous month. The claims were as follows:
County Highway $32,701.02 and payroll of $54,949.92; County Special Bridge $19,638.23; County
Motor Fuel $41,424.66 and Township Motor Fuel $5,689.69. The Committee also reviewed the request
for deposit of funds in the amount of $35,134.24 into the County Highway Fund. Mr. Chandler made a
motion to approve the claims, Mr. Wentling seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Anderson then presented the Local Crash Data Collection Agreement between Lee County and IDOT.
IDOT will pay the department $10,000 to locate crash data on an IDOT web site map for the period
between 2001 and 2004. A department employee will have to take the crash data and police reports on the
web site and locate the actual crash location on a map. This is part of an emphasis area of the Illinois
Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan known as Information Systems for Decision Making. Mr. Chandler
made a motion to approve the agreement, Mr. Binder seconded and all were in favor. This Agreement
will be presented to the full County Board.
A motion was then made to go into executive session to discuss possible disciplinary action against an
employee. Motion was made by Mr. Chandler and seconded by Mr. Binder and the roll call vote was
unanimous to enter into executive session.
The committee then moved to recess the executive session in order to open bids for Sugar Grove Road.
Mr. Chandler motioned, Mr. Wentling seconded and there was a unanimous roll call vote in favor of the
recess.
Bids were opened at 9:00 am for the Sugar Grove Road Recycle Job Section 07-00000-01-GM. Mr.
Dunphy made a motion, Mr. Wentling seconded and all were in favor to award the project to the apparent
low bidder, U. C. Paving, contingent upon IDOT concurrence.
Mr. Dunphy motioned to come out of recess and back to executive session, Mr. Wentling seconded and
.
there was a unanimousroll call vote in favor of the motion.
Mr. Wentling motioned and Mr. Chandler seconded to return to regular session. A unanimous roll call
vote was in favor of the motion.
Upon entering the regular session the committee announced that proper procedures for disciplinary action
have been followed and that the committee will continue to review the County policylUnion Contract with
regard to employee use of County equipment.

ROAD AND BRIDGE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes Cont.
The committee then reviewed the resolution to appropriate County Matching Funds in the amount of
$215,217.52 for the Sugar Grove Road project. Mr. Binder made a motion to approve the resolution, Mr.
Dunphy seconded and all were in favor.
The committee then reviewed the resolution to appropriate County Motor Fuel funds in the amount of
$53,804.38 for the Sugar Grove Road project. Mr. Dunphy made a motion to approve the resolution, Mr.
Chandler seconded and all were in favor.
Mr. Anderson then updated the committee on the status ofthe road and bridge projects as follows:
1. Mound Hill Road Bridge Rehabilitation project is scheduled for letting in June.
2. Stewardand Perry RoadHot Mix Project is scheduledto begin in mid May.
3. Peru Street Box Culvert is scheduled to begin in mid May.
4. Paw Paw Road Aluminum Box Culvert is scheduled to begin in June.
5. Mr. Anderson reviewed the roadway profile work to be performed at WeIland and Rosette road
intersecti on.
The next Road and Bridge meeting will be on Monday June 11, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. at the Highway
Department in Amboy.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 A.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Anderson
2

PROPERTIES COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDA Y, MAY 8, 2007 @ 9:00 A.M.
Members present: Chairman John Nicholson, Vice Chairman Ray Harrison, and members Norris Tucker,
and John Ferrone. Larry Eisenberg absent.
Also present: Nancy Nelson, John Fritts, John Varga, Rick Ketchum, Tony Becker, Andrew Bollman,
and Melinda Osborne.
Visitors-
Claims-
Maint.-
Nancy Nelson
1) Discussed needing shelving to store the "suitcases" that house the voting machine
hardware.
2) Needed area to store old collectorsbooks- there are 20 years worth and 15 books for
each year. They will be taken to expansion space in New Courts Building.
Andrew Bollman - Informed us that the final bill for Computer Dynamics had been
negotiated down from $1,500 to $900. This is for the final service and he feels it is justified.
John Varga- Commented that law enforcement is fully occupied and except for,minor issues
with Pro Com all is well.
Properties
Ins & Bonds -
Capital Proj
Capital Impr. -
$22,827.05
none
none
$16,362.37
Motion to approve by Tucker, second by Ferrone.
Chris Henkel
1) Informed us the two new doors, one (installed) at the garage at Law
Enforcement Center.
2) The expansion area to be used for people at the New Courts Building has been
dry walled/cleaned and electric installed. Area will be used to eliminate congestion in halls on
payor appear days and to house DOC prisoners instead of having them in halls. Phone lines
still need installation.
3) We discussed sealing and restriping the parking lot at the New Courts Building. Chris
will get bids to seal and restripe with diagonal parking places. We will loose a few parking
places but backing in and out will be less hazardous. A small area in the Southwest corner
will be striped so Clark Kelly can skate board.
Meeting adjourned - 9:55 - Motion by Ferrone, seconded by Tucker.
Respectfully submitted,
John Nicholson

County Services Committee
Lee County,Illinois
3rd Floor Old Courthouse,May 8, 2007
Members Present: Chairman Bernie Buckley, Charlie Dunphy, Marilyn Shippert, Marvin
Williams and Greg Witzleb
Also Present: Brant Scheidecker, and Chris Henkel.
Chairman Buckley called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.
The following claims were submitted and approved:
Computer Services $9608.56
GIS Recording $63.41
GIS Capital Projects $ 37,191.91
There was a discussion concerning the increase in the GIS Recording fee. The consensus
was to hold off action on this for several months due to the pending increases by the
LCHD and Animal Control.
Brant stated that he will be checking with all offices in the near future concerning
licensing of their software. In addition, he reported that the flights for the aerial photos
took place in April. He will be reviewing proofs of the photos as soon as they are
available.
Chris presented the Zoning claims of $494.58 which were approved.
Chris gave a report that the zoning petition 06-P-1433 (Haliczer, Willow Creek
Township) voted on last month by the County Board required only a simple majority so
it passed on the 20-8 vote.
Zoning did not meet this month, so the following petitions will be heard on June 7, 2007.
TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
PETITION 07-P-1436:
ROY GRANDT AND STEVEN HALICZER, WILLOW CREEK TOWNSHIP, SECTION 11.
REZONE APPROXIMA TEL Y 4 ACRES FROM AG-I TO R-I RURAL RESIDENTIAL FOR
THE PURPOSE OF A RURAL SUBDIVISION. PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF WILLOW CREEK ROAD APPROXIMA TEL Y Y2MILE WEST OF WOODLAWN
ROAD.
PETITION 07-P-1439:
FELIX VILLA, VIOLA TOWNSHIP, SECTION 23. REZONE APPROXIMATELY
.65 ACRES FROM C-3 TO C-3 SPECIAL USE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN AUTO
SALES BUSINESS. PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ILL.
ROUTE 251 APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET SOUTH OF ILL ROUTE 30.

PETITION 07-P-1440:
INVENERGY NELSON LLC. REZONE APPROXIMATELY 266 ACRES FROM AG-
I, AG-I SPECIAL USE, AND 1-2 DISTRICTS TO 1-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN ETHANOL PRODUCTION PLANT AND
POWER GENERATION PLANT. PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF ROCK ISLAND ROAD AND NELSON ROAD, IN NELSON
TOWNSHIP, SECTIONS 29 AND 32.
The only petition going to plan commission this month was withdrawn for the month by the
petitioner, so it will be on the agenda at the June meeting.
TO LEE COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
PETITION 07-PC-50:
STEPHEN AND DEBORAH HALlCZER, WILLOW CREEK TOWNSHIP,
SECTION 11. PETITIONER REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR A
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF A 26-LOTSUBDIVISION ON AN R-I, RURAL
RESIDENTIALL Y ZONED AREA. PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF WILLOW CREEK ROAD, APPROXIMA TELY ~ MILE WEST OF
WOODLAWN ROAD.
Chris explained that he has had phone calls from several of the individuals that received
letters regarding their junk cars. The next round of letters is being drafted in the State's
Attorney's office and will be sent out shortly. As these take the next step, Chris intends to
initiate action on another group of five with junk cars.
Meeting adjourned on a motion by Marilyn Shippert and seconded by Greg Witzleb.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Shippert

@
OJ
Lee County Emergency Telephone System Board
316 S. Hennepin Avenue
Dixon, Illinois 61021
April 26, 2007
Telephone (815) 288-5911
Fax (815) 288-5913
Due to lack of a quorum the April 26, 2007 regularly scheduled ETSB meeting was cancelled.
Brad Sibley unable to attend due to a visitation.
Mark Callison unable to attend due to work.
Kevin Kellen unable to attend due to work.
Kevin Lalley unable to attend due to a funeral.
Curt Lewis unable to attend due to training in Springfield.
All absences are excused.
Claims were signed and paid in vacation.
The next ETSB meeting will be Thursday, May 24,2007 at 6:30pm at the PSAP.

ADMINISTRA TIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2007
9:00 A.M.
OLD COURTHOUSE, DIXON
Members present: Chairperson Kathy Hummel, Vice Chairwoman Ann Taylor, Mike Farster, Joe Patzer, and
Dave Higgs.
Guests: John Fritts, Marvin Williams, Rick Ketchum, Nancy Nelson, Kathy Meyers.
Claims of 8,746.27 were reviewed and approved from County Clerk and Recorder Fund. 6,945.40 from
Recording Automation Fund and 2,031.25 from Vital Records Fund. Motion to approve by A. Taylor, seconded
by J. Patzer. Passed 5-0. Nancy reported her office has finished the tax process. They are working on the year book
and the employee hand book is being put out for each office to have for their employees.
Nancy requested a policy on direct deposit. It seems that there has been a lot of 'stopping and starting' of
direct deposit, as Kathy Meyers explained. This will be referred to Asst. S. A. Andrew Bollman. The committee
recommends that the only reason to change direct deposit is death or change of bank.
Claims of 1,016.23 were reviewed and approved for the Treasurers Office. Motion to approve by Higgs,
seconded by M. Farster. Passed 5-0. John reports tax bills going out now to save $0.02 on each tax bill. Real estate
taxes are due June 22nd.
Claims in the amount 2,465.89 were reviewed and approved for the Supervisor of Assessment. Motion by
Taylor and seconded by M. Farster. Passed 5-0. Wendy Ryerson had no comment.
Old Business: The packet of unfunded mandates, silly laws, and good ideas was approved to be sent to our
State Representatives. There will be a second batch.
New Business: A letter was read from Andrew Bollman stating that Computer Dynamics has agreed to
settle the contract dispute for $900.00. We will check with Andrew Bollman for clarification.
Motion to adjourn by Higgs, seconded by Taylor. Passed 5-0. Adjourned at 10:02 am.
Next meeting will be Monday, June 11 th at 9am. in Old Courts Building
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Higgs

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2007 @ 3:30
Members present: Vice Chairman Doug Farster called Executive Committee to order at 3:30 PM in the
courthouse 3rd floor conference room.
Members Present: I Mercer, N Tucker, Chuck Stoddard; Absent Chairman 1. Seeberg.
Also present: Nancy Nelson, Marty Meyer, John Varga, Denise McCaffrey, Kim Becker, Andrew
Bollman, Rick Ketchum, Kevin Lalley, and Melinda Osborne (SVN)
Coroner's Claims presented were $1,920.97. One inquest and four inquiries as of Mar. 1 st. Motion to
approve Mercer, sec. Farster; carried.
Sheriff's Claims presented were $39,564.30. Motion to approve by Tucker, sec. Stoddard; carried.
Chief Varga stated the department has hired Brandi Stern and Joseph Rumby. Inmate level
continues at near capacity with meal and medical expenses staying at high levels.
ESDA Claim: $185.05
Probation Claims presented were:
County Funds
Probation Services Fee Fund
Dependent Children's Fund
Probation Innovative Services Grant
Access to Council
Juvenile Justice Council
Drug Court Fund (new line item this yr)
none
$ 2,285.37
$ 6,700.00
$ 6,077.81
none
none
$ 455.40
Motion by Mercer, sec by Tucker to approve the claims. Approved. Kim reported that the
department has received a new Chevy Impala to replace twenty year old van. The purchase was in their
department budget.
Circuit Clerk's Claims were presented:
Circuit Clerk $713.30
Jury $
Court Document Storage $3,139.83
Automation $1,832.27
Child Support Enforcement $ 967.60
Motion to approve by Tucker, sec Stoddard; carried. Department will hire 3 or 4 part time summer
help and goal is to have all Court documents scanned and in electronic system.
States Attorney Claims & Report: $3,923.71
ASA Bollman asked for any questions. Motion Mercer, sec by Tucker; approved.
Public Defenders Claims & report; none
Insurance & Bonds: $204.63. Motion Stoddard, sec. Tucker, approved
County Board Claims: $260.00. Motion by Mercer, sec. Tucker; carried.

To Zoning Board of Appeals: none
From Zoning Board of Appeals: none
To Planning Commission; none
From Planning Commission; none
Appointments: Multiple appointments and resolutions and will be in board packet.
Old Business: Enterprise zone and ordinances
New Business:
2.
Next Executive meeting Wed June 13th,3:30 PM
Meeting adjourned at 4:15 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Ketchum

LEE COUNTY MONTHLY REPORT
ANIMAL CONTROL / DOG FACILITY
ENTRY: DOGS
ANIMALS SUBMITTED BY ANIMAL CONTROL 16
RELINQUISHED BY OWNER 0
DROP-OFFS, POLICE, OTHER 0
EXIT:
ADOPTED 7
RECLAIMED BY OWNER 7
EUTHANIZED 1
OVER POPULATION
(Any dog over four dogs per day)
TOTAL MONTHLY POPULATION 18
TOTAL FEES COLLECTED $ 372.00
.............................................................................................
MONTHLY MILEAGE - 24,252 1129 miles used
TICKETS ISSUED 0
USE THIS SPACE FOR COMMENTS RE: RABIES REPORT AND FOLLOW UP, DOG
BITES, ETC...
SUBMITT~~~- 00~ DATE_May 3, 2007
12

LEE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
Denise A. McCaffrey
([l.erk .a£ f.q.e QIirruif QI.aurt
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
MONTHL Y REPORT
FEES COLLECTED AND DISBURSED TO:
LEE COUNTY TREASURER
Filing Fees
Library
Work Release
Court System
Automation
Security
Probation
Court Document Storage
Annual'Support/Maintenance "
Public Defender
Home Confinement
Minor Room & Board
Guardian Ad Litem
Lee County States Attorney
Medical Costs
Youth Diversion
Drug Court Fund
2nd Chance Program
TOTAL
OTHERS:
Lee County Sheriff
Marriage Fund of the Circuit Court
Restitution
DNA Identification
Anti-Crime Fund
Emergency Response
Clerk Op Add-Ons
SC Services & Associates
Alliances Counseling
Probation - Drug Court Fee
Clerk Op Deduct
Pre Scm Appl
TOTAL
April 2007
$22,172.41
$1,570.00
$1,494.00
$2,692.54
$6,299.00
$7,578.53
$8,816.58
$6,202.00
$1,988.00 '
$86.00
$0.00
$395.00
$220.00
$1,355.21
$469.00
$688.75
$609.75
$28.25
$62,665.02
$1,344.90
$60.00
$7,339.52
$1,048.80
$75.00
$5.42
$130.00
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
$28.25
$175.00
$10,406.89
Lee County
Courts Building
309 South Galena Ave.
Suite 320
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-5234
Fax: (815) 288-5615

STATE TREASURER:
Drivers Education Fund
V.C.V.A.
Penalty Assessment Surcharge
DV Shelter Service
Trauma
LEADS
Domestic Battery
DV Abuser Service
State Fee - Traffic
T&CCSF
Dill Equpipment
Sexual Assault
Spinal Cord Trust
Hwy Hire-Back Fund
Prisoner Rvw Board
Lump Sum Surcharge
TOTAL
$1,310.00
$2,940.92
$1,027.42
$1,004.50
$2,155.24
$140.61
$36.90
$0.00
$3,531.48
$56.00
$3,848.00
$0.00
$9.75
$0.00
$14.00
$6,841.75
$22,916.57
FINES COLLECTED & DISBURSED TO:
MUNICIPALITIES:
City of Dixon - Traffic $14,553.13 Drug $265.00 $14,818.13
Dixon DUI Equip
$604.60
City of Dixon Police Veh Fund
$160.00
City of Amboy
$2,745.49
City of Amboy Police Veh Fund
$40.00
Village of Ashton
$144.60
Village of Franklin Grove
$740.06
Village of Franklin Grove Police Veh Fund
$20.00
Village of Paw Paw
$28.92
Sub-Total
$19,301.80
COUNTY:
Traffic $23,214.78
State Police $13,011.75
Co. Sheriff $10,023.03
County Fee/Traffic
$8,013.39
Criminal
$6,532.00
Rabies
$125.00
Drug
$736.39
County General $427.39
Sheriff $309.00
Lee County SheriffDUI Equip.
$65.40
Lee County Sheriff Police Veh Fund
$180.00
Sub- Total
$38,866.96

STATE
State of IL - Conservation
State of IL - Conservation DUI Equipment
State of IL - Overweights
State ofIL -DASA 121/2% Drug
State of IL - Criminal Lab Analysis
State of IL -Drug Crime Lab
Stateof IL -DOl Crime Lab
State of IL - Secretary of State
State ofIL - Police
State of IL -DOl Equipment
State ofIL - Police Veh Fund
Drug Treatment Fund
Sub-Total
TOWNSHIPS:
Amboy
Ashton
Dixon
Franklin
Harmon
Lee Center
Nachusa
Palmyra
Paw Paw
Reynolds
South Dixon
Sublette
Sub-Total
TOTAL
CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTED & DISBURSED
$383.85
$0.00
$3,290.00
$134.11
$10.00
$467.00
$0.00
$0.00
$12.50
$400.00
$160.00
$4,084.09
$8,941.55
$40.00
$50.00
$90.00
$67,200.31
$55,818.56

, .
,
".-"
-.~"
~.
".'or"
.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER
LEE COUNTY COURT HOUSE'
DIXON, ITllNOIS 61021-0329
PHONE 815-288-3309
FAX 1-815-288-6492
NANCY NELSON
~NTHLY REPORT OF.
COUIltyOerk and Recorder HANCY NELSON, COUNTY CLERK. AlID RECORDER..
TO THE HONORABLE GHATRMAW .AND MEMBERS OF TIrE LEE COUNTY :BOARD:
tHE FOLLOWING ENUMERA.TIID AMOUNTS "WERE RECEIVED BY MY OTIIGE DURING TIlE
MONTH OF. APRIL 2007 .,.
"
""
TOTAL RECEIPT,S.. -. . . . . . . -. ~ . ~ . . . . . ~ . . . . ~ . ~ . . . ~ . . . . . ~. . . . . .'. . .'$"r70',155.09
MARRIAGE LICENSE FEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . .'.. . . ..
(VITAL RECORDS ,SPECIAL FUND) "$448~'OO"
357.00
GERTtFICATIdNS~" .'... .. . . S~~. ~:~~~. ~~.'. !~~~:?? 3558.00
MISCELLANEOUS ',"""."".""'.""'.""'.""'.'...'."." . 5870.00.
(RECORDING SPECIAL FUND) $3159.00
(GIS' SPECIAL FUND) $6129.00
(RHSP SURCHARGE) $5787.00
RECORDmG 32,432.00
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER STAMP SALES (GR.OSS) ~ . 15,099.00
/
TRUST F1IND RECEIPTS
:REDEMPTIONS FROM TAX S.AI.E ~..........
~ . TOTAE.AHrn:iNT OF Ems iECiiVED..~~~~ :..~ ~.~.:..:.~~..~:.
.: ".
'.
.
. (GENERALFUND)
(VITAL RECOlIDS)
$41,431..00 13819
$ 448.00 13820
. .
:"'. -
{EDC)
(REGORDING)
(GIS)
$362.00 13821.
-
$ 31 '}C}- 00 13822
$ 612c}.00 #3823
(:RHSP SURCHARGE) $ 5787.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRUST FUlIDS HELD AT :BEGINNING OF MONTH . . . . .
RECEIVED DTTR.mG MONTHAS SHOWN.ABOVE.............................
PAID OUT TO PURCHASERS DURING THE MONTH..........................
:BALANCEOF TRUST FONDSHELD .AT END OF MONTH.... .. . . .. . .. . . .. .. .. .
. ,
:R:ESP~~~ SUBMITTED,
>'~ 4/t- ~ b{~kLI0~,d
~. ~/(/'
'NANCY SON" COUNTY
. .
MAIUNG ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 329
DIX.ON. n. 61021-0329
Sharon Sawyer, Chief Deputy
Doris Long
Sharon Moeller
Lara Ketchum
Ronem McKnight
Anna Keys
Cathy Myers
Kathy Grossman
112,839.09
57,316.00
. 83.541.11
112,839.09
72.794.16
123.586.04