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$125,000 👤 Members & officials (145)
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Who’s on the 708 Mental Health Board
- Martin
- Snyder
- Flowers
- Turner
- Willis
- Mac-Rizzo
- Gibbs
- David Mac-Rizzo
Who’s on the Board of Review
- Allan Karnes
- Jessica Doerr Berger
- Tammy Ehlers
- Lura Frederick
- Maureen Berkowitz
- Stephen Schauwecker
Who’s on the County Board
- Phillips — Board Member
- D. Bost — Board Member
- Erbes — Board Member
- Peterson — Board Member
- Mueller — Board Member
- J.S. Rendleman — Board Member
- Knust — Board Member
- Comparato — Board Member
- Ikner — Board Member
- Snyder
- Calandro
- Lister
- Miller
- Battrell
- Ashley
- Presley
- Mileur
- Philllips
Who’s on the Executive Committee
- Calandro
- Peterson
- Snyder
- Erbes
- Phillips
- Comparato
- Mueller
- Ikner
- Presley
- Bost
- Comparto
- Phillips Appointments
Who’s on the Finance Administration Committee
- Erbes
- Bost
- Snyder
- Rendleman
- Battrell
- Comparato
- Ikner
- Ashley
- Presley
- Batrell
- Presley Finance
Who’s on the Health Insurance Task Force
- Bohm
- Duty
- Comparato
- Preston
- Battrell
- Burns
- Mueller
- Stokes
- Manis
- Shepard
- Battell
- Dailey
- Honold
- Presley
Who’s on the Human Resources Subcommittee
- Snyder
- Erbes
- Miller
- Allan Karnes
- Jessica Doerr Berger
- Joni Bailey
- Lura Frederick
- Tammy Ehlers
- Maureen Berkowitz
- Maureen Berkowtiz
- Stephen Schauwecker
- Stephen Schuawecker
Who’s on the Jackson/Union Regional Port District
- Cissell
- Pitts
- Basden
- Beckman
- Smithey
- Colombo
- Orrill
- Ikner
- Andrew Erbes
- Baden
- Orill
- Paul Jacobs
- Rhoda Jacobs
- Rodney Beckmann
- Smithy
- Tamiko Mueller
Who’s on the Legislative and Public Safety Committee
- Snyder
- Lister
- Miller
- Knust
- Mueller
- Comparato
- Battrell
- Phillips
- Presley
- Comparto
Who’s on the Liquor Advisory Board
- Calandro
- Cervantez
- Ihle
- Snyder
- Basden II
- Kilquist
- Gale
Who’s on the Liquor Advisory Committee
- Basden
- Calandro
- Gale
- Ihle
- Kilquist
- Snyder
- Cascio-Hale
- Cervantez
Who’s on the Natural Resources Economic Development Board
- Legan
- Mulholland
- Maxwell
- McMorrow-Hunter
- Carrier
- Apgar
- Brown
- Layne
- Amy McMorrow-Hunter
- Phillips
- Ashley
- Mawell
Who’s on the Real Property Committee
- Phillips
- Peterson
- Bost
- Rendleman
- Snyder
- Ikner
- Lister
- Knust
- Ashley
- Battrell
- Phillikps
Upcoming
Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 09:00
Human Resources Subcommittee
Subcommittee to review siting permit for Kimmel Street Solar 1, LLC
The Jackson County Solar Siting Permit Subcommittee will hold a public hearing regarding a solar energy facility application. The body will discuss and vote on a recommendation to the County Board concerning the permit.
- Public hearing on Kimmel Street Solar 1, LLC application for a 2.000 MW AC commercial solar energy facility with battery storage at Parcel No. 05-20-226-002
- Vote on recommendation to County Board for Kimmel Street Solar 1, LLC siting permit
solarenergyzoningpermits
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
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NOTICE OF MEETING
JACKSON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
JACKSON COUNTY SOLAR SITING PERMIT SUBCOMMITTEE
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 am CT
Location: 1001 Mulberry St., Murphysboro, Illinois
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
ROLL CALL
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT
V.
PUBLIC HEARING ON SITING PERMIT APPLICATION OF KIMMEL STREET SOLAR
1, LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 2.000 MW AC COMMERCIAL SOLAR
ENERGY FACILITY WITH BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE NOT TO EXCEED 2.000 MW
AC AT PARCEL NO. 05-20-226-002.
VI.
CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND VOTE ON RECOMMENDATION TO COUNTY BOARD
ON SITING PERMIT APPLICATION OF KIMMEL STREET SOLAR 1, LLC
VII.
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Review
Jackson County Board of Review to hear property tax appeals
The Board of Review will meet to approve previous minutes and review property tax appeals. The agenda includes a list of Certificates of Error for various parcels based on exemptions, factual errors, and PTAB decisions.
- Review of Certificates of Error for parcels including 15-19-126-007 (Fulia) and 19-13-378-006 (Starkweather)
- Exemption reviews for multiple Trustee parcels
- Review of PTAB decisions for parcels 09-30-300-026 (Tellor) and 14-05-304-003 (Holt)
- Factual error reviews for parcels 14-12-377-008 (Endres) and 09-28-301-002 (Englnd)
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900 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO
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Board of Review Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2026 9:00 AM
900 Walnut St
Call to Order
1.
2026-887
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Approval of Minutes
Appeals
Certificate of Error
2.
2026-907
COE#
Parcel #
Name
REASON
OCT. 26 2026
2025-
000373
15-19-126-
007
FULIA
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000390
19-13-378-
006
STARKWEATHER EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000391
15-16-308-
006
STEPHENS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000392
14-04-183-
031
TRUSTEE/ GUPTA EXEMPT
2025-
000393
05-13-200-
007
HUMPHREYS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000394
14-05-456-
018
CASCIO-HALE
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000395
08-10-400-
013
BACHMAN
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000396
14-12-377-
008
ENDRES
FACTUAL
2025-
000397
15-16-306-
035
BUSTOS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000398
14-04-159-
034
MANGRUM
EXEMPTIONS
Board of Review Meeting
Monday, October 26, 2026 9:00 AM
900 Walnut St
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2025-
000399
09-28-301-
002
ENGLND
FACTUAL
2025-
000400
15-20-476-
004
WALAS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000401
15-16-301-
022
NOREN
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000402
01-12-400-
002
SICKMEYER
EXMPTION
2025-
000403
02-09-476-
012
MITCHELL
EXEMPTIONS
2025-
000404
05-05-152-
011
TRUSTEE
EXEMPT
2025-
000405
05-05-153-
009
TRUST …
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
Natural Resources Economic Development Board
200 South Illinois Ave, Carbondale
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:00
Legislative and Public Safety Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
County Board
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:00
County Board
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 17:30
Natural Resources Economic Development Board
200 South Illinois Ave, Carbondale
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:00
Legislative and Public Safety Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:00
County Board
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 17:30
Natural Resources Economic Development Board
200 South Illinois Ave, Carbondale
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:00
Legislative and Public Safety Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 18:00
County Board
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 18:00
County Board
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 17:30
Natural Resources Economic Development Board
200 South Illinois Ave, Carbondale
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Feb 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:00
Legislative and Public Safety Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 18:00
County Board
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 18:00
County Board
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:00
Legislative and Public Safety Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 18:00
County Board
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 18:00
County Board
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Apr 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:00
Legislative and Public Safety Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu May 6, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu May 6, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu May 6, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu May 6, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:00
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1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Jul 1, 2027 · 17:00
Executive Committee
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Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
County Board
Jackson County Board to review FY27 draft budget and levy
The County Board will vote on several insurance renewals and monthly claims. The board is also deciding on land splits, a multi-use trail funding agreement, and placing the FY27 draft budget and levy on file.
- Property and Liability Premium Renewal for $967,944.00
- County Monthly Claims payment of $571,776.52
- Ambulance Monthly Claims of $449,370.55
- Work Comp Premium Renewal for $144,210.00
- Resolution to amend civil fees and criminal and traffic assessments for the Clerk of the Circuit Court
budgetinsurancetransportationland-usepublic-safety
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Chair
C. J. Calandro - District 3
Members
Tonya Knust - District 1
Dan Bost - District 2
Faith Miller - District 4
Julie Peterson - District 5
Daniel Presley - District 6
Nel Battrell - District 7
Vice Chair
Andrew Erbes - District 2
Members
Jason Svanda - District 1
Tamiko Mueller - District 3
Christine Snyder - District 4
Debra Mileur- District 5
Van Ikner- District 6
Kevin Lister - District 7
County Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:00 PM
Jackson County Courthouse, Courtroom 4
Invocation
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Recognition of Visitors
Citizen Comments
Communications
Agency Reports
Chairman Report
I.
2026-879
DRAFT November Calendar
Approval of Consent Agenda
II.
2026-876
Approval of September 22, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes
III.
2026-900
Approval of Work Comp Premium Renewal in the Amount of $144,210.00
County Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:00 PM
Jackson County Courthouse, Courtroom 4
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IV.
2026-901
Approval of Property and Liability Premium Renewal $967,944.00
V.
2026-899
Approval of On-Demand Claims in the amount of $24,503.46
VI.
2026-892
Approval of AFSCME Resolution in Support of Choate Mental Health Employees
VII.
2026-881
Approval of Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $449,370.55
VIII. 2026-890
Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Critical Care Ground Transportation
Agreement with Air Methods, LLC
IX.
2026-891
Approval of Resolution to …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:30
708 Mental Health Board
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
Finance Administration Committee to hold FY27 draft budget hearing
The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting for a public budget hearing. The primary item for discussion is the FY27 Draft Budget.
- FY27 Draft Budget (Item 2026-874)
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Jackson County Courthouse , Murphysboro
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Finance and Administration Committee Public
Budget Hearing
Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Courthouse, Courtroom 4
Christine
Snyder, Chair
Nel Battrell
Dan Bost
Andrew Erbes
Van Ikner
Debra Mileur
Daniel Presley
Call to Order
Chair's Report
Finance
I.
2026-874
FY27 Draft Budget
Executive Session
Adjourn
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
Real Property Committee to review proposed FY27 Highway Budget
The committee will discuss the proposed FY27 Highway Budget and a Dilapidated Buildings Ordinance. The meeting includes reviews of land splits and resolutions regarding road and trail construction.
- Proposed FY27 Highway Budget
- Discussion of Dilapidated Buildings Ordinance
- Land splits for Chapman Trust (#14-05-0486-006) and Easton (#18-31-400-014)
- Resolution for Multi Use Trail Construction (Section 21-00185-00 BT)
- Resolution authorizing the County to acquire all tax certificates
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1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
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Real Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Julie
Peterson, Chair
Nel Battrell
Dan Bost
Van Ikner
Debra Mileur
Christine Snyder
Jason Svanda
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-849
Approval of September 16, 2026, Minutes
Communications
II.
2026-850
Environmental Department Updates
III.
2026-851
Daily Egyptian Article Industrial Chicken Farm Set to House 30,000 Hens Stirs
Controversy, Builder Pushes Back
IV.
2026-852
Carbondale Times Looking at Forest as Crop
V.
2026-853
The Southern Illinoisan What Goes into Deciding which Southern Illinois Streets get
Fixed
Land Use & Economic Development
VI.
2026-855
Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission
VII.
2026-856
Supervisor of Assessments Land Split Chapman Trust #14-05-0486-006
VIII. 2026-865
Supervisor of Assessments Land Split Easton #18-31-400-014
IX.
2026-857
Jackson Growth Alliance
Highway Department
X.
2026-858
Jackson County Bike Routes
XI.
2026-859
Approval of Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
XII.
2026-860
County Highway Department Update
XIII. 2026-861
Resolution of Somerset Township Road District — Casey Road
XIV. 2026-862
Resolution of Section 21-00185-00 BT - Multi USe Trail Construction
XV.
2026-863
Propsed - FY27 Highway Budget
Real Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Review
Jackson County Board of Review to hear property tax appeals
The Board of Review will meet to discuss a Certificate of Error and review numerous property tax appeals. The board will evaluate requests related to factual errors and tax exemptions for various property owners.
- Discussion of Certificate of Error # 390
- Factual appeals for Jones, Crain Funeral Home, and Bush
- Exemption appeals for multiple residents including Gehrs, Young, and Aken
- Exemption reviews for Baxter Devel. across multiple parcels
- Exemption reviews for various Trustee parcels
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✓ Decided: Jackson County Board of Review approved multiple property tax certificates of error
The Board of Review approved a series of property tax certificates of error, ranging from case numbers 2025-000340 through 2025-000390. Case number 2025-000347 was voided, case number 2025-000373 was excluded from the motion, and case number 2025-000390 was held pending further documentation from the taxpayer.
- Approved certificates of error 2025-000340 through 2025-000390 (excluding 347, 373, and 390)
- Voided certificate of error 2025-000347
- Tabled certificate of error 2025-000390 for additional information
900 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO
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Board of Review Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 9:00 AM
900 Walnut St
Call to Order
1.
2026-847 Microsoft Teams meeting
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Approval of Minutes
Appeals
Certificate of Error
2.
2026-848
DISCUSS CERTIFICATE OF ERROR # 390
3.
2026-875
OCT. 13 2026
2025-000340 19-06-353-
009
JONES
FACTUAL
2025-000341 15-17-477-
017
GEHRS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-00034215-16-462-
036
YOUNG
EXEMPTIONS
2025-00034314-09-355-
004
AKEN
EXEMPTIONS
2025-00034414-04-128-
005
BELLMAN
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000345 19-07-251-
003
CAPPS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000346 18-15-100-
010
CRONIN
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000347 VOID
VOID
VOID
2025-000348 14-05-460-
005
NICHOLS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000349 15-09-176-
019
ZARAGOZA
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000350 19-13-326-
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EXEMPTIONS
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 9:00 AM
900 Walnut St
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013
2025-000351 18-22-200-
009
GANIEANY
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000352 14-25-101-
012
BUSCH
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000353 10-21-126-
007
WEST
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000354 05-05-328-
012
TRUSTEE
EXEMPT
2025-000355 05-05-328-
011
TRUSTEE
EXEMPT
2025-000356 05-17-253-
006
TRUSTEE
EXEMPT
2025-000357 17-20-37 …
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Board of Review Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 9:00 AM
900 Walnut St
Call to Order
CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 AM
THOSE PRESENT:
ALLAN KARNES
JESSICA DOERR-BERGER--
STEVE SHAUWECKER-- JOINED MEETING IN PERSON @ 8:05AM
ALLAN KARNES-- JOINED THE MEETING IN PERSON at 9:38AM
TAMMY EHLERS- SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS.-
LURA FREDERICK- COORDINATOR FOR THE BOARD
1. 2026-
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2026-848 DISCUSS CERTIFICATE OF ERROR # 390
REACH OUT TO THE TAXPAYER AND HAVE THEM SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION TO THE
PARCEL, SO WE ARE ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH THE EXEMPTION.
3.
2026-875
OCT. 13 2026
2025-000340 19-06-353-
009
JONES
FACTUAL
2025-000341 15-17-477-
017
GEHRS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-00034215-16-462-
036
YOUNG
EXEMPTIONS
2025-00034314-09-355-
004
AKEN
EXEMPTIONS
2025-00034414-04-128-
005
BELLMAN
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000345 19-07-251-
003
CAPPS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000346 18-15-100-
010
CRONIN
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000347 VOID
VOID
VOID
2025-000348 14-05-460-
005
NICHOLS
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000349 15-09-176-
019
ZARAGOZA
EXEMPTIONS
2025-000350 19-13-326-
013
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Finance Administration Committee
Finance Administration Committee to review FY27 draft budget
The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2027. The meeting includes reports from the chair and time for old and new business.
- Review of FY27 Draft Budget (Item 2026-869)
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Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Christine
Snyder, Chair
Nel Battrell
Dan Bost
Andrew Erbes
Van Ikner
Debra Mileur
Daniel Presley
Call to Order
Chair's Report
Finance
I.
2026-869
Review of FY27 Draft Budget
Old Business
New Business
Executive Session
Adjourn
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 17:00
Human Resources Subcommittee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:00
Legislative and Public Safety Committee
Jackson County committee to weigh changes to civil fees, solar, wind, and battery energy rules
The Legislative and Public Safety Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room. The committee will vote on minutes, ambulance monthly claims, and a fourth amendment to the Critical Care Ground Transportation Agreement with Air Methods, LLC, and will hear reports on animal control, the health department, solid waste, and the State's Attorney. It will also consider a resolution to amend civil fees and criminal and traffic assessments charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Several energy and land-use items are listed for discussion, including a data center review ordinance, amendments to the commercial solar siting ordinance, and ordinances for battery energy storage, commercial wind, and industrial farming.
- Resolution to amend Resolution #2022-41 on civil fees and criminal and traffic assessments charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court (2026-839)
- Fourth Amendment to the Critical Care Ground Transportation Agreement with Air Methods, LLC (2026-830)
- Approval of payment of ambulance monthly claims (2026-829)
- Amendment of Ordinance 2025-07 Commercial Solar Energy Facility Siting Ordinance (2026-843)
- Discussion of ordinances for battery energy storage systems (2026-844), commercial wind energy (2026-845), and industrial farming (2026-846)
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Legislative and Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Daniel
Presley, Chair
Tonya Knust
Kevin Lister
Faith Miller
Tamiko Mueller
Christine Snyder
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-828
Approval of September 15, 2026, Minutes
Ambulance Service
II.
2026-829
Approval of Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims
III.
2026-830
Approval of Fourth Amendment to the Critical Care Ground Transportation
Agreement with Air Methods, LLC
IV.
2026-831
Chief's Report
Animal Control
V.
2026-832
Animal Control Facility Updates
Heath Department & Solid Waste
VI.
2026-833
Jackson County Health Department
VII.
2026-834
Solid Waste Enforcement
VIII. 2026-835
Solid Waste Fund Update
IX.
2026-836
Recycling Program
Emergency Management
State's Attorney
X.
2026-837
State's Attorney Monthly Update
Legislative
Legislative and Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Page 2 of 2
XI.
2026-839
Resolution to Amend Resolution #2022-41 Establishing: Civil Fees and Criminal and
Traffic Assessments to be Charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
Citizen Comments
Old Business
XII.
2026-840
Veterans Assistance Commission follow-up
New Business
XIII. 2026-841
AFSCME Resolution in Support of Choate Mental Health Employees
XIV. 2026-842
Discussion of Data Center Ordinance Regarding a Commission to …
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
Jackson County committee to vote on $967,944 property/liability and $144,210 work comp insurance renewals
The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room. The committee will consider renewing its property and liability insurance premium at $967,944.00 and its workers' compensation premium at $144,210.00. It will also review auto/equipment purchases, an ordinance directing surplus equity awards be paid from the Tort liability fund, and approval of on-demand claims totaling $24,503.46. The agenda ends with an executive session to discuss personnel under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
- Property and Liability Premium Renewal: $967,944.00 (item 2026-827)
- Work Comp Premium Renewal: $144,210.00 (item 2026-826)
- Ordinance providing surplus equity awards be paid from the Tort liability fund (item 2026-821)
- Approval of on-demand claims: $24,503.46 (item 2026-817)
- Executive session on personnel under Illinois Open Meetings Act 2(c)1 (item 2026-825)
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Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Christine
Snyder, Chair
Nel Battrell
Dan Bost
Andrew Erbes
Van Ikner
Daniel Presley
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-819
Approval of September 14, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Chair's Report
Insurance
II.
2026-826
Work Comp Premium Renewal in the amount of $144,210.00
III.
2026-827
Property and Liability Premium Renewal $967,944.00
Finance
IV.
2026-820
Auto/ Equipment Purchases
V.
2026-821
Ordinance Providing That Surplus Equity Awards Shall Be Paid From The Tort
liability Fund
VI.
2026-817
Approval of On-Demand Claims in the amount of $24,503.46
VII.
2026-822
Cash Summaries by Bank
VIII. 2026-823
Revenue and Expense by Department
IX.
2026-824
County General Fund 101 Summary
Labor
Old Business
New Business
Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Page 2 of 2
Executive Session
X.
2026-825
Executive Session Under the Illinois Open Meetings Act 2 (c) 1 to Discuss
Personnel
Adjourn
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
Jackson/Union Regional Port District
Jackson/Union Regional Port District meets Oct. 5; agenda is mostly procedural
The Jackson/Union Regional Port District is scheduled to meet Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Alto Pass Community Center. The only substantive action listed is approval of the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes (item 2026-838). The rest of the agenda consists of standing items — treasurer's report, old business, new business, other business, executive session, and adjournment — with no details on what, if anything, will be taken up.
- Approval of August 3, 2026 meeting minutes (item 2026-838)
- Treasurer's Report listed, no figures provided in the agenda
- Old Business, New Business, and Other Business listed without specifics
- Executive Session listed, no subject stated
- Meeting at Alto Pass Community Center, 6:00 PM
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Jackson/Union Regional Port District Meeting
Monday, October 5, 2026 6:00 PM
Alto Pass Community Center
Gene Basden II,
Ethics Officer
Rodney Beckman,
Treasurer
Bonnie Cissell,
Vice-Chair
Kent Pitts, Chair
Brandon Smithey
Nathan Colombo
Bill Orrill
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-838
Approval of August 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Communication
Treasurer's Report
Old Business
New Business
Other Business
Executive Session
Adjourn
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Review
900 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
Jackson County Executive Committee to consider appointments to 14 boards and districts
The Jackson County Executive Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of the September 10, 2026, minutes, a chairman's report, communications, internal office matters, and computing services. Under appointments, the committee will consider filling seats on 14 water districts, boards, and commissions. Old business includes a Community Public Service Award, and an executive session is listed before adjournment.
- Appointments to 14 bodies, including Alto Pass Water District (1), Blairsville Water District (2), Elverado Water District (4), ETSB 911 (1), and Liquor Advisory Board (1)
- Approval of September 10, 2026, minutes (Item 2026-812)
- Community Public Service Award under old business (Item 2026-813)
- Executive session listed, with no topic or details provided
- Chairman report, communications, internal office matters, and computing services listed without specifics
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Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
C.J. Calandro, Chair
Andrew Erbes
Van Ikner
Julie Peterson
Daniel Presley
Christine Snyder
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-812
Approval of September 10, 2026, Minutes
Chairman Report
Communications
Internal Office Matters
Computing Services
Appointments
II.
2026-814
Alto Pass Water District (1) *
Blairsville Water District (2)*
Crosswalk Community Action Agency (1)*
Devils’ Kitchen Water District (1) *
Elverado Water District (4)*
ETSB 911 (1) *
Farmland Assessment Review Committee (1)*
Greater Egypt RPDC (1) *
Liquor Advisory Board (1) *
Natural Resources Economic Development Board (2)*
Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
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Noxious Weed Commissioner (1)*
Shawnee Resource Conservation & Development Area (1) *
Southern Most Illinois Tourism Bureau (2)*
Old Business
III.
2026-813
Community Public Service Award
New Business
Executive Session
Adjourn
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
1001 Mulberry Street, Murphysboro
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 17:00
Liquor Advisory Committee
Jackson County liquor committee to vote on FY27 liquor and gaming license applications
The Jackson County Liquor Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Jackson County Courthouse, County Board Office. The agenda lists three new business items: approval of the FY27 Liquor License Application (2026-809), approval of the FY27 Gaming Application (2026-810), and approval of FY27 Application Dates (2026-811). The agenda also includes approval of minutes, communications, old business, and a possible executive session. No dollar amounts, specific license holders, or application details are included in the agenda text.
- 2026-809: Approval of FY27 Liquor License Application
- 2026-810: Approval of FY27 Gaming Application
- 2026-811: Approval of FY27 Application Dates
- Approval of minutes and communications
- Executive session listed, no topic specified
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Liquor Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Courthouse, County Board Office
C.J. Calandro,
Liquor
Commissioner
Daniel Presley
Gene Basden
Kerri Gale
Marsha Casico-Hale
Carolyn Ihle
Jon Kilquist
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Communication
Old Business
New Business
I.
2026-809
Approval of FY27 Liquor License Application
II.
2026-810
Approval of FY27 Gaming Application
III.
2026-811
Approval of FY27 Application Dates
Executive Session
Adjourn
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:30
Natural Resources Economic Development Board
200 South Illinois Ave, Carbondale
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 08:30
Board of Review
Board of Review to approve 2026 rules and appeal form
The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, signing certificates of error, and reviewing forms. The board will also approve the 2026 rules and appeal form. Public comment is scheduled before recess.
- Approval of minutes
- Sign certificate of errors
- Review forms
- Approve 2026 rules and appeal form
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✓ Decided: Board of Review approves 2026 assessment appeal form and board rules
The Board of Review approved the 2026 assessment appeal form and the 2026 rules for the board with language changes. The board also approved a series of certificates of error, excluding one voided entry.
- Approved Certificates of Error #2025-000301 through #2025-00003339, except #320 (void)
- Approved 2026 Assessment Appeal Form
- Approved 2026 Rules of the Jackson County Board of Review with language changes
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Board of Review Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 8:30 AM
900 Walnut St
Call to Order
1.
2026-773 Microsoft Teams meeting
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Approval of Minutes
Certificate of Error
2.
2026-774
SIGN CERTIFICATE OF ERRORS
REVIEW FORMS
3.
APPROVE 2026 RULES AND APPEAL FORM
Public Comment
Recess
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Board of Review Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 8:30 AM
900 Walnut St
Call to Order
CALL TO ORDER: 8:30 AM
THOSE PRESENT:
ALLAN KARNES
JESSICA DOERR-BERGER-- ARRIVED AT 8:35 AM
STEVE SHAUWECKER-
TAMMY EHLERS- SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS.- JOINED IN PERSON @ 8:45AM
LURA FREDERICK- COORDINATOR FOR THE BOARD
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Certificate of Error
OLD BUSINESS-- DKT # 261- SENIOR FREEZE WAS DENIED- DUE TO LACK OF
COMPLETE INCOME.-- #272, #290, AND #297 ALL APPROVED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF ERROR # 2025-000301 THROUGH #2025-
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MOTION TO APPROVE 2026 RULES OF THE JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW
* WITH LANGUAGE CHANGES*
MADE BY STEVE SHAUWECKER
2ND BY JESSICA DOERR-BERGER
ALL …
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:00
County Board
County Board to fill District 1 vacancy, approve audit and payments
The Jackson County Board is meeting to fill a District 1 vacancy, hear an audit presentation, and approve a consent agenda that includes numerous payments and resolutions. The board will also consider an energy efficiency plan, a Heartland proposal, and a budget update.
- Appointment of District 1 Vacancy
- Approval of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $345,548.00
- Approval of Highway Monthly Claims for $774,712.80
- Approval of County Monthly Claims for $517,213.26
- Approval of Purchase of Exhaust Fans Not to Exceed $25,870
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✓ Decided: Jackson County Board appoints new members and approves various payments
The Board appointed Jason Svanda to the District 1 seat and filled several administrative and board vacancies. The Board approved the Jackson County Energy Efficiency Plan and authorized multiple payments for county claims, ambulance services, and highway costs.
- Appointed Jason Svanda to District 1 vacancy (10-1)
- Appointed Jennifer Huson as Animal Control Administrator (11-3)
- Appointed Tim Pohlman to Buncombe Water District Board (Unanimous)
- Appointed Megan Austin to Jackson County Board of Health (Unanimous)
- Appointed Joshua Hellmann and Richard J. Whitney to Mass Transit Board
- Approved Jackson County Energy Efficiency Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved $774,712.80 for Highway Monthly Claims (Unanimous)
- Approved $517,213.26 for County Monthly Claims (Unanimous)
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Chair
C. J. Calandro - District 3
Members
Tonya Knust - District 1
Dan Bost - District 2
Faith Miller - District 4
Julie Peterson - District 5
Daniel Presley - District 6
Nel Battrell - District 7
Vice Chair
Andrew Erbes - District 2
Members
Jan L. Phillips - District 1
Tamiko Mueller - District 3
Christine Snyder - District 4
- District 5
Van Ikner- District 6
Kevin Lister - District 7
County Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:00 PM
Jackson County Courthouse, Courtroom 4
Invocation
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Recognition of Visitors
Citizen Comments
Communications
Agency Reports
Chairman Report
I.
2026-778
Appointment of District 1 Vacancy
II.
2026-779
DRAFT October Calendar
III.
2026-780
Audit Presentation
Approval of Consent Agenda
County Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:00 PM
Jackson County Courthouse, Courtroom 4
Page 2 of 3
IV.
2026-775
Approval of August 18,2026, Board Meeting Minutes
V.
2026-791
Approval of Energy Audit Proposal
VI.
2026-792
Approval of Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of
$9,566.42
VII.
2026-793
Approval of Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of
$345,548.00
VIII. 2026-794
Approval of On Demand Claims in the amount of $112,902.45
IX.
2026-795
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-56 Parcel #05-05-328-011
X.
2026-796
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-57 Parcel #05-05-0328-012 …
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County Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:00 PM
Jackson County Courthouse, Courtroom 4
Invocation
Call to Order
Chairman Calandro called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Members present: Knust, Bost, Mueller, Miller, Snyder, Peterson, Mileur, Presley, Ikner,
Battrell, Lister, Erbes, Calandro. Members absent: Phillips.
Recognition of Visitors
Citizen Comments
Mr. Cano, with the USDA, spoke on the collaboration with the USDA and the new US Fire
Agency.
Mr. Archer proposed an amendment to the bylaws concerning Citizens Comments during
County Board Meetings.
Ms. Knust presented documentation to the Board concerning Christine Snyder not residing in
District 4 and asked Board to take action.
Communications
Agency Reports
Peterson spoke on the following:
The Greater Egypt Executive Committee met on September 8, 2026 at the Marion office. The
members approved the August staff report, grants or contracts executed by the Executive
Director which included three IEPA grants and the IDOT Long Range Transportation grant, and
the list of bills. The committee also discussed extending the deadline for submissions for this
year's service awards until the end of September. The next full commission meeting will be
October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Marion office.
Mueller spoke on the following:
The Jackson Growth Alliance collaborates with SI Now to produce a booklet that showcases
Jackson County bu …
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 17:00
Real Property Committee
Committee to discuss dilapidated buildings ordinance and ADA survey
The Jackson County Real Property Committee is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several land-use and property items. Notable discussions include a possible dilapidated buildings ordinance, an ADA transition survey, and updates from the highway department and county buildings and grounds.
- Approval of August 12, 2026 minutes
- Land split McBride to McBride, Parcel #02-25-476-002
- Approval of payment of highway monthly claims
- Discussion of Dilapidated Buildings Ordinance
- ADA Transition Survey Discussion
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✓ Decided: Real Property Committee approves $774,712.80 in highway claims
The committee approved monthly highway claims and a land split for a property in Ava. Members discussed a port feasibility study and the status of the Union Hill Road project.
- Approved August 12, 2026, minutes (unanimous)
- Approved land split for McBride to McBride Parcel #02-25-476-002 (unanimous)
- Approved payment of highway monthly claims totaling $774,712.80 (5-0)
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Real Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Julie
Peterson, Chair
Nel Battrell
Dan Bost
Van Ikner
Jan Phillips
Christine Snyder
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-761
Approval of August 12, 2026, Minutes
Communications
Land Use & Economic Development
II.
2026-762
Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission
III.
2026-763
Supervisor of Assessments Land Split McBride to McBride Parcel #02-25-476-002
IV.
2026-764
Jackson Growth Alliance
V.
2026-765
Southwest Connector Taskforce
Highway Department
VI.
2026-766
Jackson County Bike Routes
VII.
2026-767
Approval of Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
VIII. 2026-768
County Highway Department Update
County Buildings & Grounds
IX.
2026-769
Discussion of Dilapidated Buildings Ordinance
X.
2026-770
ADA Transition Survey Discussion
Old Business
New Business
Real Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
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Executive Session
Adjourn
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Real Property Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Call to Order
( 5:04 P.M.)
Present: Peterson, Battrell, Bost, Ikner, Snyder
Also Present: Samantha Sullivan, Sammie Craig, Kevin Lister, Tammy Ehlers, Mitch Burdick
Peterson recognized the visitors and gave Sammie Craig who is a Community Health Worker
with Jackson County Health Department the opportunity to speak. Craig said that they are
looking to identify a smaller community in need to offer technical assistance such as safe route
to school, sidewalk and pedestrian network improvements, bicycle infrastructure planning, and
downtown walkability enhancements. Craig passed out technical assistance menus to the
committee. Craig answered questions from the committee.
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-761 Approval of August 12, 2026, Minutes
A motion was made by Snyder, seconded by Battrell, to approve the August 12, 2026, minutes
as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Communications
Peterson made the committee aware that she did attend the SIMMS ribbon cutting on August
28,2026. Kinkaid Reed's Creek Conversancy district did reach out to Peterson about grant
work and she did point them in the direction of Greater Egypt Regional Planning &
Development Commission while NRED is on hold.
Land Use & Economic Development
II.
2026-762 Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission
Peterson reported that they did have …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:00
Legislative and Public Safety Committee
Committee to consider solar, wind, battery storage ordinance
The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to consider a new ordinance on solar, wind, and battery storage, and to discuss a draft data center ordinance. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and ambulance claims, updates from county departments, and a personnel executive session.
- Consideration of a Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage Ordinance
- Update on Data Center Ordinance Draft
- Approval of Ambulance Monthly Claims payment
- Solid Waste Fund Update and Recycling Program
- Executive session to discuss personnel
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✓ Decided: Jackson County committee approves $137,068.17 for ambulance service claims
The Legislative and Public Safety Committee approved the payment of monthly ambulance claims and the minutes from their previous meeting. Members also discussed potential changes to recycling contracts, the development of a data center ordinance, and the possible establishment of a Veterans Assistance Commission. The committee tabled a discussion regarding solar, wind, and battery storage ordinances until October.
- Approved August 11, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $137,068.17 for ambulance monthly claims (6-0)
- Tabled solar, wind, and battery storage ordinance discussion
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel
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Legislative and Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Daniel
Presley, Chair
Tonya Knust
Kevin Lister
Faith Miller
Tamiko Mueller
Jan Phillips
Christine Snyder
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-751
Approval of August 11,2026, Minutes
Ambulance Service
II.
2026-752
Approval of Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims
III.
2026-753
Chief's Report
Animal Control
Heath Department & Solid Waste
IV.
2026-754
Jackson County Health Department
V.
2026-755
Solid Waste Enforcement
VI.
2026-756
Solid Waste Fund Update
VII.
2026-757
Recycling Program
Emergency Management
State's Attorney
VIII. 2026-758
State's Attorney Monthly Update
Legislative
Citizen Comments
Legislative and Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
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Old Business
IX.
2026-771
Update on Data Center Ordinance Draft
New Business
X.
2026-772
Discussion on Veterans Assistance Commission
XI.
2026-760
Consideration of a Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage Ordinance
Executive Session
XII.
2026-759
Executive Session Under the Illinois Open Meeting Act 2 (c) 1 to Discuss Personnel
Adjourn
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Legislative and Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Call to Order
(5:00 P.M.)
Present: Presley, Knust, Lister, Miller, Mueller, Snyder
Also Present: Nel Battrell, Dan Bost, Debbie Mileur, Joni Bailey, Kerri Gale, Mark Kuhns,
Peggy Wilken
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-751 Approval of August 11,2026, Minutes
A motion was made by Snyder, seconded by Miller, to approve the August 11, 2026, minutes
as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Ambulance Service
II.
2026-752 Approval of Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims
A motion was made by Miller, seconded by Snyder, to approve the payment of ambulance
monthly claims in the amount of $137,068.17. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote; YES (6) Presley, Knust, Lister, Miller, Mueller, Snyder NO (0)
III.
2026-753 Chief's Report
Chief Kuhns updated the committee in the month of August he handed out three critical life-
saving awards to crew members of the Jackson County Ambulance Service. They also had
their 3rd annual family day, which was well received, and they participated in the annual school
administrative planning for Carbondale and Murphysboro school districts. The Jackson County
Sheriffs department utilized the back garage space for training. Mueller expressed her
appreciation to Chief Kuhns concerning the crew members who received the critical life-saving
award.
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Review
Jackson County Board of Review meets to handle property assessment appeals
The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, considering a Certificate of Error, and taking public comment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items listed.
- Approval of minutes
- Certificate of Error consideration
- Public comment period
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✓ Decided: Board of Review approves specific Certificates of Error
The Board of Review approved a range of Certificates of Error from #2025-000258 through #2025-0000300, with several specific exceptions. Certain items were placed on hold or voided.
- Approved Certificates of Error #2025-000258 through #2025-0000300, excluding #261, #272, #273, and #290
- Placed Certificate of Error #261 on hold for more information
- Placed Certificate of Error #272 on hold for revisit
- Voided Certificate of Error #273
- Placed Certificate of Error #290 on hold to check age
- Approved old business regarding #194
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Board of Review Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00 AM
900 Walnut St
Call to Order
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Board of Review Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00 AM
900 Walnut St
Call to Order
CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 AM
THOSE PRESENT:
ALLAN KARNES
JESSICA DOERR-BERGER
STEVE SHAUWECKER- JOINED THE MEETINGS IN PERSON AT 9:20 AM
TAMMY EHLERS- SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS.
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MOTION TO APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF ERROR # 2025-000258 THROUGH 2025-
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:00
Finance Administration Committee
Committee to approve $345,548 medical claim and delinquent tax resolutions
The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving payments including a $345,548 Hope Trust medical administration claim, a $9,566.42 dental and vision claims payment, and $112,902.45 in on-demand claims. Members will also vote on eight delinquent tax resolutions for specific parcels and discuss a tort liability fund option for surplus equity claims. The agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes, travel expenses, and cash summaries, plus an executive session to discuss personnel.
- Approval of Hope Trust Medical Administration Claim for $345,548.00
- Approval of Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $9,566.42
- Approval of On-Demand Claims for $112,902.45
- Eight delinquent tax resolutions for parcels including #05-05-328-011 and #5586
- Discussion of PA 104-0553 Tort Liability Fund Option for Surplus Equity Claims
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✓ Decided: Committee approves $345,548 medical claim, advances delinquent tax resolutions
The Finance and Administration Committee approved payment of Hope Trust Dental & Vision claims ($9,566.42) and a Hope Trust Medical Administration claim ($345,548.00), along with $112,902.45 in on-demand claims. The committee approved seven delinquent tax resolutions covering various parcels. On the Tort Liability Fund option, the committee reached consensus to have the State's Attorney's office draft an ordinance and resolution for October's meeting. Board member travel expenses were sent to the full board by consensus, and the committee directed staff to begin negotiations on moving BS&A software to the cloud.
- Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Hope Trust Dental & Vision claims $9,566.42 (unanimous)
- Approved Hope Trust Medical Administration claim $345,548.00 (5-0, Erbes absent)
- Approved on-demand claims $112,902.45 (5-0, Erbes absent)
- Approved Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2026-56 through 2026-62 (unanimous each)
- Consensus to send board member travel expenses to full board
- Consensus to have State's Attorney draft tort liability fund ordinance and resolution for October meeting
- Directed staff to begin BS&A cloud migration negotiations; administrator to check TIPS, Barringer to research other vendors
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Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Christine
Snyder, Chair
Nel Battrell
Dan Bost
Andrew Erbes
Van Ikner
Daniel Presley
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-735
Approval of August 10, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Chair's Report
Insurance
II.
2026-731
Work Comp Update
III.
2026-736
Approval of Payment of Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of
$9,566.42
IV.
2026-737
Approval of Payment of Hope Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of
$345,548.00
Finance
V.
2026-732
Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses in the amount of
VI.
2026-733
Approval of On-Demand Claims in the amount of $112,902.45
VII.
2026-739
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-56 Parcel #05-05-328-011
VIII. 2026-740
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-57 Parcel #05-05-328-012
IX.
2026-741
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-58 Parcel #05-17-253-006
X.
2026-742
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-59 Parcel #5586
XI.
2026-743
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-60 Parcel #5317
XII.
2026-744
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-61 Parcel #17-20-377-006
XIII. 2026-745
Approval of Delinquent Tax Resolution 2026-62 Parcel #17-20-377-014
XIV. 2026-749
PA 104-0553 Tort Liability Fund Option for Surplus Equity Claims
XV.
2026-746
Cash Summaries by Bank
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Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Call to Order
( 5:04 P.M.)
Present: Snyder, Battrell, Bost, Ikner, Presley
Absent: Erbes
Also Present: Kevin Lister, Josh Barringer, Liz Stevenson, Cleta Shirley, Peggy Wilken, Mary
Beth Varner, Marsha Cascio-Hale, Joni Bailey
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-735 Approval of August 10, 2026, Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Battrell, seconded by Ikner, to approve the August 10, 2026, minutes
as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Chair's Report
Insurance
II.
2026-731 Work Comp Update
The County Administrator updated the committee that the county has received back the work
comp audit. In the audit, they billed the county additional money, but some people were
incorrectly categorized. The board staff went back through the audit and recategorized those
people, and now the county owes nothing.
III.
2026-736 Approval of Payment of Hope Trust Dental & Vision Claims in the amount of
$9,566.42
A motion was made by Bost, seconded by Presley, to approve payment of Hope Trust Dental
& Vision Claims in the amount of $9,566.42. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
IV.
2026-737 Approval of Payment of Hope Trust Medical Administration Claim in the
amount of $345,548.00
A motion was made by Battrell, seconded by Ikner, to approve payment of Hope Trust Medical
Administration Claim in the amount of $345,548.0 …
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 17:00
Executive Committee
Jackson County Executive Committee meets September 10, 2026
The Executive Committee will meet to discuss internal office matters and computing services. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Rendleman Award and an energy audit proposal.
- District 1 Vacancy
- Buncombe Water District communications
- Jackson County Board of Health communications
- Jackson County Mass Transit communications
- Murdale Water District communications
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✓ Decided: Committee advances energy audit for Jackson County Jail, sends appointments to full board
The Executive Committee approved a recommendation to the full board to accept an energy audit proposal aimed at improving energy efficiency at the Jackson County Jail, tied to a DCEO Energy Improvement Grant. It also approved recommendations to the full board for several appointments and re-appointments to county water, health, transit, and economic development boards. A discussion of the Rendleman Award was postponed to next month because of Mueller's absence. During citizen comment, a resident raised concerns about a large-scale chicken farm planned near her home, and the chairman directed that the topic go to the Legislative and Public Safety Committee's October agenda.
- Approved recommendation to full board: energy audit proposal for Jackson County Jail (5-0, 1 absent)
- Approved recommendation to full board: Tim Pohlman to Buncombe Water District board (5-0, 1 absent)
- Approved recommendation to full board: Megan Austin to Jackson County Board of Health (5-0, 1 absent)
- Approved recommendation to full board: re-appointment of Joshua Hellmann and Richard J. Whitney to Jackson County Mass Transit (5-0, 1 absent)
- Approved recommendation to full board: Richard A. Varner to Murdale Water District Board (5-0, 1 absent)
- Approved recommendation to full board: re-appointment of Blake Mulholland to Natural Resources Economic Development Board (5-0, 1 absent)
- Approved August 6, 2026 minutes as presented (unanimous)
- Postponed Rendleman Award discussion to next month's meeting due to Mueller's absence
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||Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:00 PM Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room|C.J. Calandro, Chair Andrew Erbes Van Ikner Julie Peterson Daniel Presley Christine Snyder Jan Phillips|
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|Call to Order|||
|Approval of Minutes|||
|I. 2026-720 Chairman Report|Approval of August 06,2026, Minutes||
|II. 2026-721 Communications Internal Office Matters Computing Services Appointments|District 1 Vacancy||
|III. 2026-722|Buncombe Water District (2) *||
|IV. 2026-723|Jackson County Board of Health (1)*||
|V. 2026-724|Jackson County Mass Transit (3) *||
|VI. 2026-725|Murdale Water District (1) *||
|VII. 2026-726 Old Business|Natural Resources Economic Development Board (NRED) (3) *||
|VIII. 2026-727 New Business|Discussion Regarding Rendleman Award||
|IX. 2026-728|Energy Audit Proposal||
## Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:00 PM Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
## Executive Session
Adjourn
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Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Conference Room
Call to Order
(5:00 P.M.)
Present: Calandro, Erbes,Peterson, Presley, Snyder
Absent: Ikner
Also Present: Kevin Lister, Nel Battrell, Robert Burns, Mary Beth Varner, Kerri Gale, Erin
Ashley
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-720 Approval of August 06,2026, Minutes
A motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Erbes, to approve the August 6,2026, minutes
as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Report
II.
2026-721 District 1 Vacancy
Calandro notified the committee that District 1 Board Member Jan Phillips resigned. Calandro
thanked Phillips for his service as a Jackson County Board member.
Communications
Internal Office Matters
Computing Services
Calandro asked Barringer if he had an update for the committee. Barringer asked direction
from the committee on the BS&A cloud upgrade. Presley stated that the direction of the July
Finance Committee meeting was to go with upgrading it once a year at a cost of approximately
$40,000. Barringer notified the committee that there are issues with the current version. There
is a push from elected offices to upgrade to the cloud. Presely asked to get the cloud option,
would that be something that Barringer would schedule right away? Barriger stated not right
away but that he would build a line for it in next year's budget.
Appointments
III.
2026-722 Buncombe Water District (2 …
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 17:00
Human Resources Subcommittee
Jackson County HR Subcommittee to discuss AI policy and Affirmative Action Plan
The Human Resources Subcommittee will meet on September 9, 2026, to review the July 22 meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy and an Affirmative Action Plan.
- Review of Artificial Intelligence Use Policy (2026-718)
- Review of Affirmative Action Plan (2026-719)
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HR Sub-Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 5:00 PM
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room
Andrew Erbes,
Chair
Faith Miller
Christine Snyder
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
I.
2026-717
Approval of July 22, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Chair's Report
Old Business
II.
2026-718
Artificial Intelligence Use Policy
III.
2026-719
Affirmative Action Plan
New Business
Executive Session
Adjourn
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 13:00
Board of Review
Board of Review to hear property tax appeal and certificate of error
The Jackson County Board of Review is meeting to approve minutes, hear a property tax appeal, consider a certificate of error, and hold a PTAB hearing. The agenda includes one specific appeal case and a public comment period.
- Appeal case 2023-03154 (property 14-04-253-007) scheduled for 3:15 P.M.
- Certificate of error consideration
- PTAB hearing
- Public comment period
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✓ Decided: Jackson County Board of Review approved and denied certificates of error
The Jackson County Board of Review met on September 8, 2026, and addressed certificates of error, approving numbers 2025-000216 through 2025-0000257 with specific exceptions. Number 256 was denied due to income, number 228 was held for farmland reevaluation, and number 194 was approved as an old business. The board also noted a PTAB hearing (2023-03154) scheduled for 3:15 p.m. and adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
- Approved Certificate of Error # 2025-000216 through 2025-0000257 with specific exceptions
- Denied Certificate of Error #256 because income is over
- Held Certificate of Error #228 for farmland reevaluation
- Approved Certificate of Error #194 as old business
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 1:00 PM
900 Walnut St
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Board of Review Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 1:00 PM
900 Walnut St
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ALLAN KARNES
JESSICA DOERR-BERGER
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MOTION TO APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF ERROR # 2025-000216 THROUGH 2025-
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MEETING ADJOURNED: 3:31P.M..
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Executive Committee
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Net migration-365 people (-$14.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Flood": 5, "Severe Storm": 5, "Biological": 2, "Tornado": · last Thu Mar 26, 2020)
Traffic fatalities13 (5 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,196 (16,485 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$977/mo (1,387 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)
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