Jackson County public meetings in 2021

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings on appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals hearings
• Certificate of Error reviews
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

County Board

The County Board is deciding on the release and restriction of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for various departments, including health, ambulance, and computing services. The board is also reviewing several payment claims, delinquent tax resolutions, and a liquor ordinance amendment.

• Restriction of $5,000,000 in ARP funds for County Broadband Use
• Release of $635,000 in ARP funds for new voting machines in the County Clerk's Office
• Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $1,104,104.48
• Approval of Liquor Ordinance 2021-07 amending Article VI of the Jackson County Liquor Control Ordinance
• Local Public Agency Agreement for the Elkville Road Resurfacing Project

Board of Review

The meeting scheduled for December 17, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda originally included appeals, certificates of error, and discussions regarding cases at the PTAB level.

Real Property Committee

The committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. Items include a specific land division request and township aid for DeSoto Township.

• James and Delores King Land Division Parcel #09-21-352-003
• Resolution 2021-85 for DeSoto Township aid
• River Levee Project update
• Jackson County Bike Routes
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly updates for animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body is considering payments for ambulance claims and EMS subscription fees.

• Ambulance monthly claims in the amount of $8,196.69
• Stryker Health EMS Subscription Fees in the amount of $44,640.00
• Animal Control Intergovernmental Agreement
• Solid Waste Fund Update and Recycling Program
• Mediacom Communication

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review various county payments and insurance updates. The body will consider several delinquent tax resolutions for specific parcels and review departmental revenue and bank cash summaries.

• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $1,104,104.48
• Approval of On Demand Claims: $82,810.23
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $6,226.60
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses: $2,914.06
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for 11 specific parcels

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct a scheduled series of appeals hearings. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Property tax appeals hearings per the 12.10.21 schedule
• Review of Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board will meet to elect a new chair and discuss a GIS project. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from November 17, 2021.

• Election of New Chair
• GIS Project Discussion
• Approval of November 17, 2021 Minutes

IT Subcommittee

The Health Insurance Taskforce is meeting to discuss retiree insurance and general health insurance concerns. The body will also address an item regarding Paula Clark.

• Retiree Insurance Discussion (21-6596)
• Paula Clark (21-6597)
• Health Insurance Concerns (21-6598)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to approve the 2022 meeting schedule and discuss 1 and 3 year goals. The board will also review agency adoption reports and FY22 budget requests.

• Approval of FY22 Budget Requests
• FY22 Agency Adoptions
• Approval of 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of 1 and 3 year Goals
• Agency Adoption Reports

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss administrative matters, including the January meetings calendar and an intern for the Board Office. The body will review bids for telephone services and address 13 open appointments across various boards and agencies.

• Telephone bids (Item 21-6587)
• 13 open appointments including Mental Health Board, Blairsville Water District, and ETSB 911
• Illinois Association of County Board Members membership dues
• Resource Coordinator Grants update

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review Certificates of Error and conduct hearings. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of Certificates of Error
• Property tax hearings conducted virtually or by phone
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve minutes and conduct hearings on appeals and certificates of error. The meeting includes a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals hearings
• Certificate of Error reviews
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals and certificates of error. The meeting includes a rescheduled hearing for Alstat and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings for appeals and certificates of error
• Rescheduled hearing for Alstat at 2:00 pm
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on property tax appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently pending at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Property tax appeal hearings
• Certificates of Error
• Review of pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to elect a new chair and discuss its organizing document and meeting location. The session also includes the approval of minutes from August 25, 2021.

• Election of new chair
• Discussion of organizing document
• Discussion of meeting place
• Approval of August 25, 2021 minutes

County Board

The County Board is meeting to consider the adoption and potential amendments of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The board will also discuss an ordinance to establish the annual tax levy for the period of December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022.

• Adoption and/or amendments of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget (21-6539)
• Ordinance 2021-06 regarding the annual tax levy for December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2022 (21-6540)

County Board

The Jackson County Board will consider an ordinance for the reapportionment of the county and the composition of the board. The meeting includes several budget adjustments and payments for ambulance services, IT, and insurance claims.

• Ordinance 2021-08 regarding the reapportionment of Jackson County and Board composition
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $271,523.00
• Ambulance monthly claims payment of $497,033.82
• IT budget adjustments of $148,171.05 and ambulance budget adjustments of $104,220.00
• Approval of 9 open appointments including Blairsville Water District and ETSB 911

Liquor Advisory Board

The board is meeting to discuss the Liquor Ordinance Article VI and review applications for Brew's Brothers Taproom and Von Jakob Distillery. The board will also consider 2022 license applications for 34 different entities.

• Liquor Ordinance Article VI discussion
• Brew's Brothers Taproom Application
• Von Jakob Distillery application
• 2022 License Applications for 34 entities including Route 51 Brewing Company and Pomona Winery

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on appeals and certificates of error. The session will be held virtually or by phone.

• Property tax appeals
• Certificates of Error
• Discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to discuss the allocation of federal funds. The body will consider a proposal to release $315,000 for Health Department personnel and advertising for FY22. Other discussions include broadband coordination and water district updates.

• Proposed release of $315,000 of ARP money to Health Department for FY22 Personnel and Advertising
• Discussion on Broadband Coordinator
• Application for Funding
• Water District Updates

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to process property tax appeals from docket 121-281. The body will also address Certificates of Error and cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals from docket 121-281
• Certificate of Error 11.12.21 COE
• Hearings scheduled for November 12, 2021
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss highway department claims, regional planning, and land use. Members will consider resolutions for 2022 MFT appropriations and salary reimbursements.

• Resolution 2021-70 for 2022 MFT Maintenance Estimate Appropriation
• Resolution 2021-71 for 2022 MFT County Engineer Salary Reimbursement
• Resolution 2021-72 for Highway Department Internet Upgrade
• Walker to Mills Land Split Parcel #19-07-376-013
• County Abandoned Property Grant Application Approval

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review reports from animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will consider ambulance service claims and a transportation agreement addendum.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $497,033.82
• Ambulance Transportation Agreement Addendum
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program
• Animal Control Revenue

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review insurance claims, budget adjustments for IT and ambulance services, and delinquent tax resolutions. The body will also review revenue and cash summaries.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $271,523.00
• Approval of On Demand Claims for $158,420.63
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $8,990.92
• Payment of Board Member Travel Expenses for $3,327.84
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for parcels #02-25-180-009, #11007, and #14-04-157-037

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to approve previous minutes and conduct hearings for property appeals. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Certificate of Error coe 390-404 2020
• Hearings scheduled for 11/4/21
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to process property tax appeals and certificates of error. The session includes hearings for specific 2021 dockets and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings for 2021 dockets 61-80
• Hearings for 2021 dockets 81-100
• Hearings for 2021 dockets 101-120
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Review of pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss an open appointment. Members will also review organizing documents and determine a future meeting location.

• Approval of August 25, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of open appointment
• Organizing document discussion
• Selection of future meeting place

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct hearings on property appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals 34-40 and 41-60
• Certificate of Error hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various contracts, budget amendments, and monthly claims. The board will consider releasing ARP funds for the Eurma Hayes Center and salary reimbursements, as well as updating enterprise zone territories.

• Release of $150,000 in ARP funds to the Eurma Hayes Center and $99,000 for salary reimbursements
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $610,094.79
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $266,312.00
• Sheriff's Office Budget Amendments in the amount of $78,448.10
• Ordinance 2021-05 to add territory to the Carbondale/Murphysboro/Jackson County Enterprise Zone

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The taskforce is meeting to discuss economic development and bond information. The body will also review applications and requests from small businesses and non-profits, as well as salary reimbursement authorization.

• Economic Development Report
• Bond Information
• Small Business/Non-Profit Application
• Non-Profit Requests
• Authorization of Salary Reimbursement

Real Property Committee

The Real Property Committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. The body is reviewing two ordinances regarding the Carbondale/Murphysboro/Jackson County Enterprise Zone and a related intergovernmental agreement.

• Ordinance 2021-04 to amend an intergovernmental agreement between City of Carbondale, Murphysboro, and Jackson County
• Ordinance 2021-05 to add territory to the Carbondale/Murphysboro/Jackson County Enterprise Zone
• River Levee Project Update
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Circuit Clerk Reimbursement Request

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review property tax appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Appeals for 2021 dockets 1-20
• Appeals for 2021 dockets 21-31
• Certificate of Error dated 10.13.21
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The committee will review updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The agenda also includes a report on ambulance service claims totaling $71,515.56.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims: $71,515.56
• Animal Control Monthly Update
• Jackson County Health Department update
• Solid Waste Enforcement and Fund Update
• Recycling Program discussion

Executive Committee

The committee will review a presentation from Complete Technology Solutions and discuss the county phone company. Members will also address the County Administrator contract and fill nine open appointments across various boards and districts.

• Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) presentation
• County Administrator contract discussion
• Nine open appointments including Blairsville Water District and ETSB 911
• County phone company discussion
• Elks Lodge Flag Service

Finance Administration Committee

The committee will review insurance bids, trust claims, and various financial reports. The agenda includes several delinquent tax resolutions and budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $266,312.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $9,455.96
• Approval of On-Demand Claims: $126,572.62
• Approval of Board Member Travel Expenses: $3,012.94
• Five delinquent tax resolutions for various parcels

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings on appeals and review certificates of error. The agenda also includes an executive session with Assistant States Attorney Sharee Langenstein and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Executive session with Asst. States Attorney Sharee Langenstein
• Review of 10.01.2021 Certificate of Error
• Hearings on appeals
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Finance Administration Committee

The committee is meeting to hold a budget hearing for fiscal year 2022. The primary focus of the meeting is the discussion of item 21-6401 regarding the FY22 Budget.

• FY22 Budget Discussion (Item 21-6401)

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The meeting scheduled for September 22, 2021, was cancelled. The draft agenda included the approval of August 25, 2021 minutes and a discussion on an organizing document.

• Approval of August 25, 2021 Minutes
• Organizing Document Discussion

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct appeals and a certificate of error hearing. The body will also seek final approval of its rules and regulations and discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Certificate of Error 09.22.21.001
• Final approval of Board of Review rules and regulations
• Discussion of cases at PTAB level

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various monthly claims, budget adjustments, and personnel funding. The board will also discuss open appointments for several county districts and boards.

• Approval for $294,000 of ARP Funds for Health Department vaccination personnel
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $266,393.00
• Payment of Ambulance Monthly Claims for $304,186.21
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims for $287,778.43
• Budget adjustments for Public Defender ($10,400), EMA ($7,392), and Sheriff's Office ($1,000)

Liquor Advisory Board

The Liquor Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from June 2021. The board will also consider applications for FY22 liquor and gaming licenses and review FY22 license fees.

• Approval of FY22 Liquor License Application (21-6375)
• Approval of FY22 Gaming License Application (21-6376)
• Review of FY22 License Fees (21-6377)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and agency reports. The board will also review third-quarter expense and status reports and nominate officers.

• Approval of July 19, 2021 Public Hearing & Board Meeting Minutes
• Approval of Q3 Expense/Status Reports
• Nomination of Officers
• Determination of 2022 meeting places

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to approve previous minutes and review total spending. The agenda contains no other specific proposals or decisions.

• Review of total spending (Item 21-6371)
• Approval of August 23, 2021 minutes (Item 21-6366)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings and review certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of Certificates of Error
• Property tax appeal hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss the budget and review health insurance rates for FY22. The body will consider several payments for claims and travel expenses, as well as budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office, EMA, and Public Defender.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $266,393.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $277,872.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $9,308.38
• Resolution 2021-61 fixing annual salaries of certain County Officeholders
• Budget adjustments for Sheriff's Office, EMA, and Public Defender

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly updates for animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will discuss ambulance service claims and board member electronic participation.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims in the amount of $304,186.21
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program
• Board Member Electronic Participation
• Animal Control Monthly Update

Real Property Committee

The committee is reviewing land use, economic development, and highway planning. Members will discuss an RFP for an Architect of Record and county lease options. The meeting includes updates on the River Levee Project and bike routes.

• RFP for Architect of Record
• County Lease Options
• River Levee Project Update
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Jackson County ROW ADA Transition Plan Update

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss open appointments across eight county boards and commissions. The agenda includes a presentation from Complete Technology Solutions (CTS) and a discussion regarding future meeting space.

• Presentation by Complete Technology Solutions (CTS)
• Filling 8 open appointments including Blairsville Water District and Liquor Advisory Board
• Discussion of future meeting space
• Elks Lodge Flag Service
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings and review appeals. The agenda includes the processing of Certificates of Error and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of Certificate of Error dated 8.24.21
• Review of Certificate of Error dated 8.31.21
• Property tax appeal hearings
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss grant information. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding an organizing document.

• Approval of July 21, 2021 minutes
• Grant information review
• Organizing document discussion

County Board

The County Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda including multiple claims and contracts. Key items include the release of ARP recovery funds for health services and a proposed fee increase for ambulance services.

• Release of $106,000 in ARP Recovery Funds to the Health Department for vaccination efforts
• Proposed fee increase for Jackson County Ambulance Service
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims totaling $509,597.27
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $280,115.00
• Approval of Hopkins Land Split

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to review plans for lost revenue, small business funding, and Med/Seg units. The body will also discuss additional funding requests.

• Lost Revenue Plan (21-6304)
• Small Business Funding Plan (21-6305)
• Med/Seg Unit Plans (21-6306)
• Additional Funding Requests (21-6307)

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. Key items include the review of highway monthly claims and a task order for North Marion Street.

• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims totaling $509,597.27
• Approval of Task Order Number 1 for North Marion Street
• Hopkins Land Split
• River Levee Project Update
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Incentive and IDOT Trail Construction articles

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee will discuss updates for animal control, health, and solid waste services. The body is reviewing ambulance claims and a proposed fee increase for JCAS.

• Ambulance Monthly Claims totaling $39,763.75
• JCAS 2021 Proposed Fee Increase
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
• Board Member Electronic Participation
• Recycling Program and Solid Waste Fund updates

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss the county budget and the Ambulance Department AFSCME #2464 contract renewal. The body is also reviewing several insurance and monthly claims for payment.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $280,115.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $369,995.16
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $10,846.78
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $32,971.01
• Ambulance Department AFSCME #2464 Contract Renewal

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to approve the September calendar and legal holidays. The body will also discuss a mask requirement and review 11 open appointments across various boards and districts.

• Approval of legal holidays
• Discussion of mask requirement
• 11 open appointments including Blairsville Water District and ETSB 911
• Resource Coordinator Grants update

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to discuss funding requests and revenue plans. The body will review requests for the Health Department and Med Seg/Morgue funding.

• Small Business Funding
• Health Department Request
• Med Seg/Morgue Funding Discussion
• Lost Revenue Plan

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct hearings on property tax appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings on property tax appeals
• Review of Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review property tax appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level and stipulations regarding specific parcels.

• Review of 8.02.2021 Certificate of Error
• Discussion of cases at PTAB level
• Stipulations on parcel 15-14-326-010
• Stipulations on parcel 15-14-326-017

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to hear appeals and review Certificates of Error. The board will also discuss changes to the 2021 appeal season rules and regulations. Additionally, the body will discuss and finalize three specific cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of 2021 appeal season rules and regulations
• Finalization of PTAB case 15-14-326-010
• Finalization of PTAB case 15-14-326-017
• Finalization of PTAB case 15-16-406-005
• Review of Certificates of Error

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review appeals and certificates of error. The body will also discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review of certificates of error dated 07.22.2021
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to discuss grant coordination and a boat grant follow-up. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding an organizing document.

• Boat Grant follow up
• Grant Coordination
• Organizing Document discussion

County Board

The County Board will consider several payment approvals, including highway and monthly claims. The body is also reviewing salary adjustments for the Public Defender and Resource Coordinator, as well as filling open appointments for various county boards and districts.

• Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $720,224.14
• County Monthly Claims in the amount of $370,003.47
• HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim of $260,218.00
• Resolution 2021-58 establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments
• Salary adjustments for the Public Defender and Resource Coordinator

Cannabis Subcommittee

The Cannabis Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a review of the current sales tax rate. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Review of current sales tax rate (Item 21-6194)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to review the FY22 budget and funding appropriations. The board will also address agency adoptions and quarterly report deadlines.

• FY22 Funding Appropriation (Item 21-6196)
• FY22 Budget (Item 21-6188)
• Agency Adoptions (Item 21-6197)
• Quarterly Reports due September 20, 2021 (Item 21-6195)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is holding a public hearing to review funding applications for fiscal year 2022. The board will consider requests from ten different health and social service organizations.

• Review of FY22 funding application for Archway
• Review of FY22 funding application for Carbondale Warming Center
• Review of FY22 funding application for Centerstone
• Review of FY22 funding application for Good Samaritan Ministries
• Review of FY22 funding applications for eight additional health service providers

Real Property Committee

The committee is discussing updates to the River Levee Project and a request to repair Tater Bend seepage. Members will also review court orders and intergovernmental agreements related to levee and drainage districts.

• Request to complete repair of Tater Bend seepage for Degognia-Fountain Bluff Levee & Drainage District
• Review of Court Order 15-MC-1 regarding Degognia, Fountain Bluff, and Grand Tower Levee and Drainage Districts
• Review of 2015 Intergovernmental Cooperation/Participation Agreement for River Levee Maintenance and Repair Project
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• Discussion of Bailey Law Office Building and Baine Building

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to review and discuss funding requests. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Discussion of funding requests (Item 21-6155)
• Executive session regarding personnel (Item 21-6192)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve minutes and conduct hearings on appeals. The agenda includes the review of 2020 Certificates of Error and a discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Hearings on appeals
• Review of 2020 Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to approve various county claims, insurance payments, and delinquent tax resolutions. The body will also discuss salary adjustments for the Public Defender and Resource Coordinator, as well as contracts for the County Administrator and County Energy.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $260,218.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $370,003.47
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $8,438.67
• Resolution 2021-58 establishing Civil Fees and Criminal and Traffic Assessments for the Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for Parcels #16-25-253-017, #10269, and #16-25-253-016

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss internal office matters and computing services. The body will review a list of 13 open appointments across various county boards and districts.

• CTS Contract (Item 21-6152)
• 13 open appointments including Blairsville Water District and Board of Health
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update (Item 21-6151)
• August Meetings Calendar (Item 21-6150)

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to review funding for other entities and changes to the Interim Final Rule. The body will also consider requests from departments and board members.

• Funding to Other Entities (Item 21-6148)
• Changes to Interim Final Rule (Item 21-6147)
• Requests From Departments/Board Members (Item 21-6146)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to approve minutes and conduct hearings. The body will review and sign Certificates of Error and discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level.

• Review and signing of Certificates of Error
• Discussion of pending PTAB cases

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to review updates regarding its governing ordinance and the Illinois Roadway Analysis Database System. The board will also receive updates on outreach and GIS efforts.

• NRED Ordinance Update
• IROADS (Illinois Roadway Analysis Database System)
• GIS Update
• Outreach Update

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various monthly claims and insurance bids. The body will also consider a highway budget amendment and an ordinance to establish an altered speed zone.

• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims in the amount of $459,190.41
• Payment of County Monthly Claims in the amount of $336,010.04
• HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim in the amount of $261,835.00
• Ordinance 2021-02 for the establishment of an altered speed zone
• Resolution 2021-52 Township Aid Appropriation for Somerset Road District-West Grange Hall Road

Liquor Advisory Board

The Liquor Advisory Board will meet to discuss updates to the liquor ordinance and review several license applications. The board is considering additional classifications and licenses for specific local businesses.

• Liquor Ordinance Article VI Section 5, B
• Additional classifications for SSP Cave, LLC DBA Shawnee Cave Amphitheater
• Additional licenses for Kinkaid Marina
• FY21 liquor application for Abbey Ridge, LLC
• Liquor application for R&M Kelley Corp DBA Giant City Lodge

Real Property Committee

The committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. The meeting includes reviews of the River Levee Project and rural transportation planning. Members will consider a speed zone ordinance and township aid for Somerset Road District.

• Ordinance 2021-02 for the establishment of an altered speed zone
• Resolution 2021-52 Township Aid Appropriation for Somerset Road District-West Grange Hall Road
• Resolution 2021-49 regarding leasing, purchasing, and/or financing for a governmental entity
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims
• River Levee Project Update

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review monthly updates for animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will consider ambulance claims and a bid for a bariatric ambulance.

• Ambulance monthly claims totaling $29,406.26
• Acceptance of Bariatric Ambulance Bid
• Ameren Vegetation Activities Notice
• Solid Waste Fund Update
• Recycling Program discussion

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to begin the 2021 appeal year. The session includes the appointment of a chairperson and the review of appeals, certificates of error, and hearings.

• Appointment of Chairperson for 2021
• Review of appeals and hearings
• Discussion of cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review various insurance and monthly claims. The body will discuss budget amendments, insurance bids, and specific tax resolutions.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $261,835.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $336,010.04
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $13,482.29
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $28,354.52
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions for parcels #13-30-326-010 and #16-23-200-005

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the July calendar and resource coordinator grants. The body will review nine open appointments across various local districts and boards. Additionally, the committee will consider a request to increase membership for the Natural Resource Economic Development Board.

• Website renewal (Item 21-6059)
• Nine open appointments including Blairsville Water District, ETSB 911, and Liquor Advisory Board
• Natural Resource Economic Development Board request to increase board members (Item 21-6061)
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update (Item 21-6058)

American Rescue Plan Taskforce

The American Rescue Plan Taskforce is meeting to discuss new business, specifically a presentation on guidelines. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of minutes.

• Presentation on Guidelines (Item 21-6055)

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review communications. The agenda includes updates on outreach and GIS, as well as a discussion regarding a future in-person meeting location.

• Approval of April 21, 2021 minutes
• Southern Illinois Tourism Article
• Open appointment
• Outreach update
• GIS update

County Board

The County Board is meeting to decide on the reapportionment of the county and the composition of the board. The body will also review various budget adjustments, monthly claims, and several open appointments to local boards and water districts.

• Ordinance 2021-01 regarding the reapportionment of Jackson County and Board composition
• Payment of County Monthly Claims for $335,534.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $278,796.00
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims for $230,173.27
• Funding of $5,400.00 to investigate water damage at the Courthouse

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board is meeting to approve goals and agency adoptions. The board will also consider a staffing agreement invoice and the funding application process for FY22.

• Approval of 1 and 3 Year Goals
• Approval of FY21 Staffing Agreement Invoice
• Approval of FY22 Funding Application and Rubric
• Approval of Public Hearing Date and newspaper posting

Real Property Committee

The Real Property Committee will discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. The body is scheduled to review monthly highway claims and a resolution regarding surplus equipment.

• Resolution 2021-48 to approve surplus equipment designation
• Payment of Highway monthly claims
• Kinkaid Creek Watershed Planning documents
• Jackson County bike routes
• River Levee Project update

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. Members are reviewing ambulance service claims and budget adjustments. The meeting includes a request for proposals for a bariatric ambulance.

• Ambulance monthly claims totaling $80,803.77
• Bariatric Ambulance RFP
• Ambulance vehicle budget adjustment
• Solid waste fund update and recycling program
• Declaration of EMS Week

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to approve various insurance and on-demand claims. The body will also consider several delinquent tax resolutions and supplemental appropriation requests for the Treasurer's and State's Attorney's offices.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $278,796.00
• Approval of On-Demand Claims: $50,884.94
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims: $12,823.22
• Delinquent Tax Resolutions 2021-43, 2021-44, 2021-45, 2021-46, and 2021-47
• Funding to investigate water damage at the Courthouse

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to discuss redistricting and review 19 open appointments across various boards and water districts. The body will also receive an update on the Crosswalk Community Action Agency.

• Discussion of redistricting
• 19 open appointments including Board of Review, Liquor Advisory Board, and ETSB 911
• Appointments for water districts in Alto Pass, Blairsville, Buncombe, Devil’s Kitchen, Murdale, and Oraville
• Crosswalk Community Action Agency update
• Alstat Award old business

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive updates on outreach and GIS. No new ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Approval of March 17, 2021 minutes
• Outreach update
• GIS update

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve various payments, including medical claims and highway expenses. The board will also consider budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office and a land split for Twenhafel.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $286,410.00
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims: $321,945.89
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $278,448.92
• Approval of Twenhafel Land Split Parcel #09-21-426-007, 010, 011, 013, 017
• Sheriff's Office Budget Adjustments and Staffing Request

Real Property Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss land use, economic development, and highway department updates. Key items include a specific land split request and the awarding of a material bid for Old Products.

• Twenhafel Land Split Parcel #09-21-426-007, 010, 011, 013, 017
• Resolution 2021-42 to award 2021 MFT Material Bid for Old Products
• River Levee Project Update
• Jackson County Bike Routes
• Courthouse Repair List

Legislative and Public Safety Committee

The Legislative and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding animal control, the health department, and solid waste. The body will review ambulance claims and proposed changes to county by-laws and per-diem rates.

• Ambulance monthly claims in the amount of $14,593.32
• Proposed changes to County By-Laws
• Per-Diem changes
• Solid Waste Fund update and Recycling Program
• Animal Control monthly update

Finance Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review several insurance and medical claims payments. The body will also discuss budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office and salary matters for the County Administrator.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim for $286,410.00
• Payment of HOPE Trust Dental & Vision Claims for $13,458.35
• Approval of On-Demand Claims for $51,726.08
• Sheriff's Office Budget Adjustments
• Election Judges Pay Increase

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review 19 open appointments across various water, fire, and advisory boards. The meeting also includes discussions on American Rescue Funding and the Illinois State Association of Counties.

• 19 open appointments including Alto Pass, Blairsville, and Buncombe Water Districts
• Appointments for ETSB 911 and Liquor Advisory Board
• Discussion on American Rescue Funding
• Resource Coordinator Grants Update
• Illinois State Association of Counties

County Abandoned Property Grant Subcommittee

The County Abandoned Property Grant Subcommittee is meeting to discuss two specific grant items. The agenda includes the review of the Abandoned Residential Property Grant and the Strong Communities Program Grant.

• 21-5847 Abandoned Residential Property Grant
• 21-5848 Strong Communities Program Grant

IT Subcommittee

The Health Insurance Taskforce is meeting to discuss health, dental, and vision insurance for fiscal year 2022. The body will also review the first year of the HOPE Trust.

• Discussion of first year with HOPE Trust
• Health Insurance FY22
• Dental/Vision Insurance FY22

Natural Resources Economic Development Board

The Natural Resources Economic Development Board is meeting to approve its goals for 2021. The board will also receive an outreach update and discuss email addresses.

• Approval of 2021 Goals (Item 21-5861)
• Outreach Update (Item 21-5863)
• Discussion of email addresses (Item 21-5862)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to approve several monthly claims and budget adjustments. The board will consider bids for one bariatric and two regular ambulances, as well as the engagement of Crowdstrike Services for cybersecurity.

• Payment of HOPE Trust Medical Administration Claim: $286,921.00
• Payment of County Monthly Claims: $298,026.80
• Payment of Highway Monthly Claims: $211,949.39
• Accepted bids for 1 bariatric ambulance and 2 regular ambulances
• Engagement of State of Illinois Crowdstrike Services for cybersecurity

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Board will meet to approve long-term goals and review agency adoptions. The body will also consider a staffing agreement invoice and quarterly reports.

• Approval of 1 and 3 year Goals
• Review and Update of Agency Adoptions
• Approval of Staffing Agreement Invoice
• Approval of Quarterly Reports

Board of Review

The Board of Review is meeting to handle appeals, certificates of error, and hearings. The body will discuss cases currently at the Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) level and sign stipulations and agreements for nine specific cases.

• Sign stipulations and agreements for PTAB cases 2019-03464, 2019-03465, 2019-03473, 2019-03474, 2019-03471, 2019-03472, 2019-03466, 2019-03467, and 2019-03468