Jo Daviess County, IL

Public Works Committee

Development & Planning Committee

Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Jo Daviess County Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two land-use requests and a proposed amendment to the county zoning regulations. The board will review a special use permit for a helipad on agricultural land, a variance for access to a new parcel, and a text amendment referred back by the county board. Public comments will be taken on matters not on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit (Case 26-45) for a helipad at 7170 W Guilford Rd, Galena, zoned Agricultural (AG)
• Variance (Case 26-46) for access to a 5-acre parcel via private easement at 8782 N Elizabeth-Scales Mound Rd, Scales Mound, due to lack of 150-ft frontage
• Proposed amendment to Title 8, Chapter 3 zoning regulations on non-agricultural accessory areas on parcels under 5 acres in AG district
• Approval of draft minutes from September 23, 2026 meeting

Information & Communications Technology Committee

Finance, Tax, & Budgets Committee

Executive Committee

Emergency Telephone System Board

County Board

Liquor Commission

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

Legislative Committee

County Board

Information & Communications Technology Committee

Ethics Commission

Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

Social & Environmental Committee

Public Works Committee

Development & Planning Committee

Finance, Tax, & Budgets Committee

Board of Health

Emergency Telephone System Board

Liquor Commission

708 Mental Health Board

Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

Emergency Telephone System Board

County Board

The Board will review and potentially approve expense budgets for the General Fund and several Special Funds for FY2027. Members will also discuss unfunded requests and establish minimum year-end fund balance policies. The meeting includes appointments to the Planning Commission and various committees.

• Appointment of Steve McIntyre as Chairperson of the Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
• Appointment of Sabrina Schultz-McClain to Public Works, ICT, and Law & Courts committees
• Approval of General Fund (001) expense budgets for 27 departments and offices
• Proposed FY2027 General Fund minimum year-end balance of $4,007,040
• Special Fund balance policies for Social Security ($261,033) and Illinois Municipal Retirement ($513,183)

General

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct final tentative hearings for completed 2026 assessment complaints. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

• Final tentative hearings for completed 2026 assessment complaints

General

The Board of Review is meeting to conduct continued tentative hearings regarding completed 2026 assessment complaints.

• Continued tentative hearings for completed assessment complaints 2026

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will hear a presentation on EMS concerns in Jo Daviess County. Members will also discuss and potentially recommend an amended contract between Jo Daviess County Transit and Crescent Community Health Center.

• Presentation of EMS concerns by Chris Justice
• Proposed contract amendment between Crescent Community Health Center and Jo Daviess County Transit
• Review of FY2025/FY2027 Strategic Goals

The Jo Daviess County Social and Environmental Committee held a meeting on October 15, 2026, but determined a quorum could not be established because one of the four participating members attended electronically. As a result, the committee only discussed unfinished business, heard presentations and departmental reports, and adjourned without making any formal votes or decisions.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM

General

The Board of Review is meeting to review 2026 exemption forms and certificates of error. The body will also make tentative decisions regarding completed 2026 assessment complaints.

• Review and approval of remaining 2026 exemption forms
• Review and approval of remaining/new certificate of error forms
• Tentative decisions for completed 2026 assessment complaints

County Board

The County Board will review the FY2027 budget process and consider actions on the 2026 payable 2027 tax levy. The board will also discuss General Fund revenues and the approval of numerous special fund budgets.

• Proposed 2026 payable 2027 tax levy amendments, including $3,625,469.32 for the General Corporate Fund
• Proposed FY2027 Round 2 General Fund Revenues estimated at $11,476,109.00
• Proposed $109,396.72 increase to County Highway Fund for a new Staff Engineer
• Proposed $48,229.25 increase to County Motor Fuel Tax Fund for a new County Engineer
• Proposed $7,531.32 increase to General Fund Courthouse budget for a Building/Grounds/Maintenance II position

Liquor Commission

County Board

The County Board will review several bridge repair bids and a proposed policy regarding large-scale data centers. The board is also considering multiple property deed conveyances and updates to county staffing positions and compensation.

• Bid from Helm Group for repairs to Rocky Hill Road, S. Ridge Road, and W. Culvert Road bridges for $308,595.00
• Bid from Louie's Trenching for Rawlins Road bridge repair in Guilford Township for $144,200.00
• Approval of claims totaling $1,711,090.00
• Proposed Policy Statement Regarding Large-Scale Data Centers
• Resolution to participate in the State's Attorney's Appellate Prosecutor service program for $10,000.00

Legislative Committee

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will discuss strategic goals for FY2025/FY2027. The body is considering a recommendation to approve a one-time setup and implementation fee for the RapidSOS Communicator & QA Bundle.

• Recommendation to approve RapidSOS Communicator & QA Bundle cost not to exceed $14,500.00
• Discussion of FY2025/FY2027 Strategic Goals

The committee approved the purchase of the RapidSOS Communicator and QA Bundle for enhanced 911 call transcription and translation. Members also updated the status of the full-time courthouse custodian initiative to active for the budget process.

• Approved RapidSOS Communicator & QA Bundle not to exceed $14,500.00 (voice vote)
• Updated FY2025/FY2027 strategic goal for courthouse custodian from pending to active
• Approved September 8, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Health

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Jo Daviess County Emergency Telephone System Board will review August 2026 financial reports and discuss several new business items. The board is considering expenditures for staff training and a software vendor switch.

• Possible approval of RapidSOS Communicator & QA Bundle for up to $14,500.00
• Possible approval of $480.00 registration and up to $602.86 for a dispatcher to attend APCO training in Plainfield, IL
• Discussion regarding $808,576.93 in Certificate of Deposit funds maturing October 8, 2026
• Possible approval of FY2027 meeting dates

The board approved October accounts payable and allocated over $808,000 into two new Certificates of Deposit. Members also approved funding for a dispatcher's certification course and recommended a software bundle purchase for the Law Enforcement & Courts committee.

• Approved October 2026 accounts payable claims of $6,416.06 (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 meeting dates (voice vote)
• Approved $1,102.86 for one dispatcher to attend APCO training course (5-0)
• Recommended approval of RapidSOS Communicator & QA Bundle not to exceed $14,500 (5-0)
• Allocated $808,576.93 into two CDs: $404,288.46 (9-month at 3.78%) and $404,288.47 (16-month at 3.93%) (5-0)
• Approved September 2, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to review unfinished business and consider several recommendations to the full County Board. Items include clarifying a Planning Commission referral on accessory-area limits in the AG zoning district, a $10,000.00 agreement with the State's Attorney's Appellate Prosecutor for FY2027, and multiple personnel changes recommended by the Personnel Review Committee. The committee will also review closed session minutes and may take action afterward.

• Clarify September 8, 2026 referral on maximum non-agricultural accessory area in the AG district (Title 8, Chapter 3, Section 8-3A-4 B), including a possible 10% cap for parcels under five acres
• Recommend a Resolution to participate in the Office of the State's Attorney's Appellate Prosecutor service program for FY2027 at $10,000.00
• Recommend a Resolution requiring County Board approval for appointment and removal of non-elected department heads
• Recommend amending Grade 17 starting wage in the P2026-14 Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan to $47.00 per hour and removing Grade 18
• Recommend adding or revising several positions: Program Compliance Oversight Monitor/Administrative Services Manager, Transit Operations Director, Transit Training & Safety Manager, Facilities Manager, and Building/Grounds/Maintenance II

The committee recommended revisions to multiple staff positions and the non-represented employee compensation plan. It also moved to clarify zoning standards for agricultural accessory areas and approved participation in a state prosecutor service program.

• Approved August 31, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended expanding the review of non-agricultural accessory area standards for all AG zoning parcels (voice vote)
• Recommended $10,000 resolution for State's Attorney's Appellate Prosecutor service program FY2027 (voice vote)
• Recommended creation/revision of Program Compliance Oversight Monitor/Administrative Services Manager position (voice vote)
• Recommended revision of Transit Operations Director position (voice vote)
• Recommended revision of Transit Training & Safety Manager position (voice vote)
• Recommended revisions to Facilities Manager and Building/Grounds/Maintenance II positions (voice vote)
• Recommended increasing Grade 17 starting wage to $47.00 per hour and removing Grade 18 from compensation plan (voice vote)

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM in the County Board Room at 330 North Bench Street, Galena. The main item is discussion and possible action on issuing a county retailer liquor license to Orchard Landing Co., doing business as Galena Cider Company, at 6629 W. Beaty Hollow Rd., Hanover, IL 61041, Class X2, for an event date of October 10, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of the September 8, 2026 minutes, public comment periods, and member concerns.

• Possible action on a Class X2 retailer liquor license for Orchard Landing Co., dba Galena Cider Company, 6629 W. Beaty Hollow Rd., Hanover, IL 61041, event date October 10, 2026
• Review and approval of the September 8, 2026 Liquor Commission meeting minutes
• Two Citizens' Comments periods; speakers must give name and address and are limited to three (3) minutes
• Unfinished Business listed with no items specified
• Meeting held at the Courthouse, 3rd Floor County Board Room, 330 North Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036, with Zoom option

The Jo Daviess County Special Liquor Commission approved a one-day retailer liquor license for Orchard Landing Co. (dba Galena Cider Company) for an event on October 10, 2026. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Class X2 retailer liquor license for Orchard Landing Co. dba Galena Cider Company (voice vote)
• Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Personnel Review Committee

The Jo Daviess County Personnel Review Committee meets on October 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Courthouse Board Room in Galena. The committee will discuss and possibly act on requests to recommend adding or revising several positions, including a Program Compliance Oversight Monitor/Administrative Services Manager, a Transit Operations Director, and a Transit Training & Safety Manager, along with revisions to Facilities Manager and Building/Grounds/Maintenance II positions. It will also consider amending the starting wage for Grade 17 and the P2026-14 Non-Represented Employee Classification/Compensation Plan, and recommend appointments to fill committee vacancies. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting and public comment periods.

• Request to recommend addition/revision of Program Compliance Oversight Monitor/Administrative Services Manager position and grade placement
• Request to recommend addition/revision of Transit Operations Director position and grade placement
• Request to recommend addition/revision of Transit Training & Safety Manager position and grade placement
• Request to amend starting wage for Grade 17 in the P2026-14 Non-Represented Employee Classification/Compensation Plan (current Grade 17 titles are Assistant States Attorney)
• Request to recommend appointments to fill committee member vacancies

The committee recommended several revisions to transit and facilities position descriptions and grade placements. It also proposed increasing the starting wage for Grade 17 employees to $47.00 per hour and removing Grade 18 from the compensation plan.

• Recommended addition/revision of Program Compliance Oversight Monitor/Administrative Services Manager position at Grade 11 (voice vote)
• Recommended addition/revision of Transit Operations Director position and grade placement (voice vote)
• Recommended addition/revision of Transit Training & Safety Manager position and grade placement (voice vote)
• Recommended revision of Facilities Manager position and description (voice vote)
• Recommended revision of Building/Grounds/Maintenance II position and description (voice vote)
• Recommended increasing Grade 17 starting wage (Assistant State's Attorneys) to $47.00 per hour (voice vote)
• Recommended amending P2026-14 Non-Represented Employee Classification/Compensation Plan to remove Grade 18 and incorporate changes (voice vote)
• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the County Highway Department in Hanover to review minutes and consider new business. Members will discuss and possibly recommend approval of a $308,595.00 bid from Helm Group to repair three bridges on Rocky Hill Road, S. Ridge Road, and W. Culvert Road, split 50/50 between townships and the County. They will also consider a $144,200.00 bid from Louie's Trenching for the Guilford Township Rawlins Road 50/50 bridge repair and an agreement for snow removal and ice control at Jo-Carroll Depot not to exceed $6,500.00. The committee will also hear a County Engineer report and take public comment.

• Helm Group bid of $308,595.00 for repairs to three bridges (Rocky Hill Road, S. Ridge Road, W. Culvert Road), split 50/50 between townships and the County
• Louie's Trenching bid of $144,200.00 for Guilford Township Rawlins Road 50/50 bridge repair (26-08135-00-BR)
• Snow removal and ice control agreement for roads at Jo-Carroll Depot, cost not to exceed $6,500.00
• Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 and July 14, 2026 Special Public Works Committee meetings
• FY2025/FY2027 Strategic Goals under unfinished business

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of two bridge repair bids: $308,595.00 from Helm Group for three bridges (Rocky Hill Road, South Ridge Road, West Culvert Road), split 50/50 between townships and the County, and $144,200.00 from Louie's Trenching for the Guilford Township Rawlins Road bridge. It also recommended a snow removal and ice control agreement for Jo-Carroll Depot roads at a cost not to exceed $6,500.00. All motions carried by voice vote; the minutes note they are not the official record until approved at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of the June 9, 2026 Special Public Works Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the July 14, 2026 Special Public Works Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Helm Group bid for repair of three bridges (Rocky Hill Road, S. Ridge Road, W. Culvert Road) at $308,595.00, split 50/50 between townships and the County, paid from 011-43145-890 Other Improvements (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Louie's Trenching bid for Guilford Township Rawlins Road 50/50 Bridge Repair (26-08135-00-BR) at $144,200.00, paid from 011-43145-890 Other Improvements (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of snow removal and ice control agreement for roads at Jo-Carroll Depot at a cost not to exceed $6,500.00, paid from 002-43141-701 Maintenance Service (voice vote)
• Adjourned at 6:19 PM (voice vote)

Joint Committee Budget Review Meetings

The Jo Daviess County Joint Committee (Finance, Development & Planning, and Executive) is meeting to discuss and possibly recommend resolutions for seven deed conveyances of county-owned parcels, and to review FY2027 budgets for several departments. They will also consider necessary expense requests, including a $98,760 increase for potential retroactive union salary costs and a $32,000 increase for treasurer training, plus an unfunded request for $200,000 toward a future Public Safety Building.

• Deed conveyance of parcel 06-000-210-90 (East Galena Township) to Jacob Evans
• Deed conveyance of parcels 18-000-292-00, 18-005-020-00, 18-008-254-00, 18-012-002-00 (Thompson Township) to Rain Weis-Sickler and Rapid Alliance LLC
• Deed conveyance of parcel 22-100-790-10 (West Galena Township) to David Pinch
• Deed conveyance of parcel 23-000-129-31 (Woodbine Township) to Mysa Homes LLC
• Necessary expense request to increase General Fund Miscellaneous budget by $98,760 for potential retroactive union salary/benefits

The Joint Committee reviewed and approved numerous General and Special Fund budgets to move forward into the draft budget document. The committee also recommended seven deeds of conveyance for county-owned parcels and approved several necessary expense requests, including funding for union contract obligations and temporary staffing for the Treasurer's office. Additionally, a $200,000 transfer for a future Public Safety Building was moved to the unfunded list.

• Recommended seven deeds of conveyance for county-owned parcels
• Approved 25 department and special fund budgets for the draft budget
• Approved $8,300 increase for Extension Education Fund (023)
• Approved $98,760 for potential retroactive union salary/benefit obligations
• Approved $32,500 for Treasurer's office staffing as a non-recurring expense
• Moved $200,000 Public Safety Building transfer to the unfunded list

Finance, Tax, & Budgets Committee

Special

The Jo Daviess County Board is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss transit-related personnel matters, including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel. The board may take possible actions as a result of the closed session. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Closed session under Section 2(c)1 of the Open Meetings Act for personnel matters
• Topic of discussion: Transit
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with name and address required

The Jo Daviess County Board met in special session on September 24, 2026, and voted 15-0 to enter closed session at 7:33 p.m. to discuss personnel matters under section 2(c)1, with the topic listed as Transit. The board reconvened to open session at 9:27 p.m. and recorded no action resulting from closed session. No unfinished business, new business, committee reports, or citizens' comments were brought before the board. The meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m.

• Entered closed session at 7:33 p.m. to discuss personnel/transit (15-0)
• Reconvened to open session at 9:27 p.m. (15-0)
• No action taken as a result of closed session
• Adjourned at 9:28 p.m. by voice vote

Information & Communications Technology Committee

Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Jo Daviess County Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one variance request. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments. No unfinished business is listed.

• Case 26-41: Variance to allow 15.77-foot front-yard setback where 30 feet is required for a detached garage at 2 Whisperwood Pt, Galena (zoned Planned Residential).

The Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a property at 2 Whisperwood PT to allow a detached garage to be built closer to the property line than normally permitted. The board found that topographical conditions and an earth berm created practical difficulties for the owner.

• Approved variance for 15.77-foot front-yard setback instead of required 30-feet at 2 Whisperwood PT (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2026 (5-0)

Development & Planning Committee

Social & Environmental Committee

Joint Committee Budget Review Meetings

The Jo Daviess County Joint Committee will review FY2027 budgets for Public Works, Information & Communications, and Social & Environmental departments, and consider eight necessary expense requests. These requests include increases for road and bridge repair, equipment replacement, IT infrastructure, custodial services, and mental health services. The meeting is a budget review session, not a final adoption.

• Increase Federal Aid Matching Fund (008) by $2,500,000 for road and bridge repair
• Increase Highway Capital Investment Fund (059) by $800,000 for equipment replacement
• Interfund transfer of $186,250 to Capital Equipment Fund (048) for IT infrastructure reserve
• Interfund transfer of $70,000 to Capital Equipment Fund (048) for SAN and server replacement
• Increase Mental Health Fund (014) by $109,036.89 for mental health services, requiring tax levy increase

The committee approved several budget items for the draft budget document, including significant funding for highway infrastructure and IT reserves. It also approved restructuring the Facilities Manager position and adding a Mental Health Coordinator.

• Approved $2.5M increase to Highway Capital Investment Fund for road and bridge repairs (voice vote)
• Approved $800,000 increase to Highway Capital Investment Fund for equipment (voice vote)
• Approved $186,250 non-recurring and $70,000 recurring transfers for IT capital reserves (voice vote)
• Approved $109,036.89 increase to Mental Health Fund for a coordinator and resource directory (voice vote; 2 nay)
• Approved budget increases for custodial services in Highway, Public Health, and Transit funds (voice vote; 2 nay)
• Approved General Fund budgets for Information & Communications ($606,416.89), Clerk & Recorder ($492,218.08), and Elections ($165,961.40) (voice vote)
• Approved various Special Fund budgets for Public Works, GIS, and Social & Environmental services (voice vote)
• Confirmed Election Equipment Fund (049) was dissolved in FY2026

Special

The Jo Daviess County Board is holding a public hearing to consider applying for Illinois Department of Transportation financial assistance to purchase 10 paratransit medium-duty buses and 4 minivans, totaling $1,600,000. The project would be part of a state Consolidated Vehicle Procurement program using federal funds, and all vehicles would meet ADA accessibility requirements. The hearing allows for public written and verbal comments before the board decides on the grant request.

• Public hearing on $1,600,000 paratransit vehicle grant request
• 10 medium-duty buses and 4 minivans proposed for purchase
• Project to be included in state Consolidated Vehicle Procurement (CVP) Program
• All new equipment to meet ADA accessibility requirements
• Next County Board meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026

The Jo Daviess County Board held a public hearing to consider a grant application for 10 medium-duty buses and 4 minivans. The project, totaling $1,600,000, is intended for the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program. No substantive votes were taken during the hearing, and the meeting was adjourned following the public comment period.

• Held public hearing on $1.6M paratransit vehicle grant
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Joint Committee Budget Review Meetings

The Jo Daviess County Law & Courts and Finance, Tax & Budgets committees meet jointly to review proposed FY2027 budgets for law enforcement, courts, and related funds. They will discuss and possibly approve an amended General Fund target and a $15,000 increase to the Probation budget, as well as consider restructuring custodial and facilities staffing. The meeting is primarily a budget review session with public comment periods.

• Possible action to approve $15,000 recurring increase to Probation budget (001-42132) due to Supreme Court Guidelines
• Discussion and possible action to revise FY2027 Budget Preparation Calendar
• Discussion and possible action to approve amended FY2027 General Fund Target amounts
• Review of FY2027 Mandatory Expense Increases as of September 10, 2026
• Discussion and possible action to recommend restructuring custodial/facilities staffing, including new Building/Grounds/Maintenance II position

The Joint Committee reviewed several FY2027 budget targets for Law, Courts, and Finance departments. The committee approved various General Fund and Special Fund budget amounts to move forward to the draft budget document. Additionally, members voted to recommend restructuring county custodial and facilities staffing.

• Approved revised FY2027 JDC Budget Preparation Calendar (voice vote)
• Approved amended FY2027 General Fund Target amounts (voice vote)
• Approved $198,995.23 Courthouse General Fund budget (voice vote)
• Approved $2,861,782.18 Sheriff General Fund budget (voice vote)
• Approved $1,281,600.84 Public Safety Building General Fund budget (voice vote)
• Approved $1,078,010.33 Communications General Fund budget (voice vote)
• Approved $196,634.62 Court Security General Fund budget (voice vote)
• Approved $1,100.00 Merit Commission General Fund budget (voice vote)

Legislative Committee

708 Mental Health Board

The Jo Daviess County 708 Mental Health Board will review service provider reports and financial updates. The board may take action on FY2027 funding requests and the annual funding application process. Additionally, the board will consider reimbursement requests for Q3 FY2026.

• FY2027 Service Provider Funding Requests
• Riverview Center Q3 reimbursement: $15,286.37
• The Workshop Q3 reimbursement: $16,250.00
• Tyler's Justice Center for Children Q3 reimbursement: $4,000.00
• Adoption of Service Provider annual funding application

The Jo Daviess County 708 Mental Health Board approved $365,238 in FY2027 service provider funding, awarding 92.7% of each provider's FY2026 level uniformly. It also approved submitting a necessary expense request to the County Board for a mental health coordinator and resource directory. The board approved the July 2026 minutes, financial reports, and multiple Q3 FY2026 reimbursement requests. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $365,238 in FY2027 provider funding (92.7% of FY2026 levels) (voice vote)
• Approved submitting necessary expense request to County Board for mental health coordinator and resource directory (voice vote)
• Approved July 8, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved July 31, 2026 financial reports (voice vote)
• Approved Q3 FY2026 reimbursement: Midwest Medical Center $38,750 (voice vote)
• Approved Q3 FY2026 reimbursement: Riverview Center $15,286.37 (voice vote)
• Approved Q3 FY2026 reimbursement: The Workshop $16,250 (voice vote)
• Approved Q3 FY2026 reimbursement: Tyler's Justice Center $4,000 (voice vote)

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Jo Daviess County Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will review minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Probation, Emergency Management Agency, and Public Defender. They will discuss and possibly recommend a resolution to pay additional upfitting costs for a replacement Sheriff's squad vehicle from the Contingency Fund, to be reimbursed in FY2027 from the Sheriff Vehicle Fund. Updates on the MDFPD Communication Tower and Hazardous Materials Mutual Aid Agreement are also on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing payment of additional upfitting costs for a replacement Sheriff's squad vehicle from Contingency Fund (016), reimbursed in FY2027 from Sheriff Vehicle Fund (038)
• Update on MDFPD Communication Tower on Route 5, East Dubuque
• Update on Hazardous Materials Mutual Aid Agreement
• FY2025/FY2027 Strategic Goals discussion
• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes

The committee approved a resolution to use the County Contingency Fund to pay for upfitting a replacement sheriff's squad vehicle. The costs will be reimbursed to the contingency fund from the Sheriff Vehicle Fund in fiscal year 2027. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 9, 2026, meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2026, meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to pay for squad upfitting from Contingency Fund (voice vote)

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission will meet to discuss a retailer liquor license application. The commission will consider a Class X1 license for an event scheduled for October 3, 2026.

• Retailer liquor license application for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners' Association, dba Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners' Association Farm to Table
• Class X1 license request for 14A157 Canyon Club Dr., Apple River, IL 61001

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission approved a Class X1 retailer liquor license for the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners' Association, doing business as Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners' Association Farm to Table, at 14A157 Canyon Club Dr., Apple River, IL 61001, for an event date of October 3, 2026. The motion carried by voice vote. The commission also approved the minutes of its August 11, 2026 meeting and adjourned at 6:33 PM. No citizens' comments were offered and there was no unfinished business. These minutes are not the official record until final approval at the next committee meeting.

• Approved Class X1 retailer liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners' Association Farm to Table, 14A157 Canyon Club Dr., Apple River, IL 61001, event date October 3, 2026 (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the August 11, 2026 Liquor Commission meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned at 6:33 PM (voice vote)