Sunday, September 28, 2014

Job Openings in Boone County Government

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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

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.

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  • 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.

    Read more: http://www.rrstar.com/article/20140927/News/140929527#ixzz3EaPBD1AO

  • Saturday, September 27, 2014

    The US Economy in one graph

    The Great Recession (2007-10)caused big decreases in income for all income groups the greatest being the top 10%.  The recovery has increased primarily  the income of the top 10%; the bottom 50% actual continued to decrease. The next 40% has a very small increase.

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    Chart from Federal Reserve System and is quoted in:  http://finance.yahoo.com/news/macys-ceo-offers-ominous-insight-172459132.html

    Friday, September 26, 2014

    Growth Dimensions Economic Development for Belvidere-Boone County Names Jarid Funderburg as New Executive Director

     

    Growth Dimensions Board Chairman Dick Van Evera announced the hiring of Jarid Funderburg of Belvidere, Illinois as the new Executive Director of Growth Dimensions, the Belvidere-Boone County economic development organization charged with helping employers retain and create quality jobs. He will begin at Growth Dimensions on October 1st. Most recently Funderburg was the field representative for Congressman Adam Kinzinger.
    Funderburg is a Boone County native who was born and raised in Belvidere. He brings with him an extensive network and familiarity with Belvidere-Boone County along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Organizational Communications. As a field representative for Congressman Adam Kinzinger, Funderburg has built and fosters a network of strong relationships with regional leaders in economic development, manufacturing, healthcare, education, agriculture and the service industry. He has participated in high level meetings with elected officials and executives giving him a thorough knowledge of the current economic challenges communities and businesses face. He also has experience with the state and federal grant search and application process. Funderburg has extensive management experience with construction and manufacturing as well. His career and education background give him a very well rounded understanding and approach to excel in the position as Executive Director.
    “Jarid Funderburg is a great fit for our county and its economic development efforts. We have seen him in action representing the constituents of the 16th District of Illinois. He brings with him a well-developed network and a fresh vision for economic development in Belvidere-Boone County,” said Van Evera. “Beyond his network, he has the skills to do the job. He is strategic and will efficiently guide our economic development efforts; he is naturally collaborative and will work well with our many public and private sector partners; he has the energy to handle the demand of the assignment; and finally he has a passion for the city, county, and region that will drive performance,” Van Evera added.
    For more information:
    Jarid Funderburg
    Executive Director
    jfunderburg@growthdimensions.org
    815.547.4252

    Wednesday, September 24, 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 Pysson

    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