Jo Daviess County public meetings in 2022

Personnel Review Committee

The committee approved the promotion of Ryan Afflerbaugh to IT Manager. Members also discussed dissatisfaction with the Archer Company's compensation study and voted to have the State's Attorney review the firm's contract and RFP for potential breach.

• Approved promotion of Ryan Afflerbaugh to IT Manager at $58,087.00 with retroactive pay to Dec 1, 2022 (Voice vote)
• Approved motion to have State's Attorney review Archer Company RFP and contract for fulfillment (12-0)
• Approved minutes from September 25, 2020 meeting (Voice vote)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting (Voice vote)

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The committee approved a new standard mileage rate for 2023 and changed the start time for future meetings. A proposal for a financial analysis by H2 Healthcare, LLC was postponed.

• Approved 2023 standard mileage rate of $0.65 per mile (All Ayes)
• Approved new meeting start time of 6:00 p.m. (All Ayes)
• Postponed action on H2 Healthcare, LLC proposal for Prairie Ridge financial analysis

Information & Communications Technology Committee

The Committee approved the purchase of a StoneFly, Inc backup appliance to replace an unsupported server and resolve law enforcement performance issues. The Committee also updated its monthly meeting schedule and time. Two items regarding Karst GIS data were postponed.

• Approved purchase of StoneFly, Inc DR365V XD-Series backup appliance for $19,487.26 (Unanimous)
• Approved August 31, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved monthly meeting dates for the last Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm (Unanimous)
• Postponed Karst GIS data presentation and action to January meeting

County Board

The County Board appointed six new members to fill district vacancies. The board also assigned members to various standing committees, liaison roles, and special service area commissions.

• Appointed Joseph Heitkamp to District #4 (11-0)
• Appointed Daniel Holcomb to District #5 (11-0)
• Appointed Steve Endress to District #6 (11-0)
• Appointed Michael Holt to District #8 (11-0)
• Appointed Lynn L. Gallagher to District #11 (11-0)
• Appointed Tina Brandel to District #15 (11-0)
• Appointed members and chairs to seven standing committees via voice vote
• Appointed board liaisons and members to various external boards and commissions via voice vote

Liquor Commission

The Commission approved 26 retailer liquor license renewals for 2023 for various local businesses and resorts. The board also established the meeting dates and start times for the FY2023 calendar.

• Approved FY2023 meeting dates and start times (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for Chestnut Mnt. Ski Resort, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for Galena Golf Club, Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for FLBG, LLC (Frentress Lake Bar & Grill) (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for Goldmoor Inn & Resort, Inc. (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for Woodbine Bend, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewal for ACL Owners Assoc. (Apple Canyon Golf Course and Marine Concession) (all ayes)
• Approved 2023 license renewals for Eagle Ridge Hospitality, LLC entities (all ayes)

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and authorized several reimbursement requests for service providers for the 4th Quarter of FY 2022. Total approved reimbursements across seven providers amounted to $77,443.08.

• Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (AIF)
• Approved $31,250.00 reimbursement for Midwest Medical Center (AIF)
• Approved $16,477.08 reimbursement for Riverview Center, Inc. (AIF)
• Approved $20,000.00 reimbursement for Jo Daviess Workshop, Inc. (AIF)
• Approved $3,750.00 reimbursement for Contact of Northern Illinois (AIF)
• Approved $2,500.00 reimbursement for Tyler’s Justice Center for Children (AIF)
• Approved $5,556.00 reimbursement for Kreider Services (AIF)
• Approved $930.00 reimbursement for Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department (AIF)

County Board

The County Board approved several public works expenditures, including the purchase of two trucks and a land sale. The board also extended the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration and approved a special use permit for a community center in Elizabeth.

• Approved land sale of 0.26 acres to KD Welding for $5,000 (11-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of two 2012 Chevrolet Silverado trucks not to exceed $65,000 (11-0)
• Extended COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Declaration to January 11, 2023 (9-2)
• Approved Special Use Permit 22-81 for a Community Center/Computer Workstation in Elizabeth (11-0)
• Approved County Engineer Salary Resolution of $116,182.35 for 2023 plus $35,168.73 for benefits (11-0)
• Approved $6,000 agreement with Ryan Raab for snow removal at Jo-Carroll Depot (voice vote)
• Approved $70.00 per diem for Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Building Code of Appeals members (11-0)
• Declared vacancies for County Board Member Districts #4, #5, #6, #8, #11, and #15 (voice vote)

Ethics Commission

The commission met on December 12, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Board approved November accounts payable claims and funding for two dispatchers to attend a training summit. Members discussed significant hardware failures and service issues with Solacom equipment.

• Approved November accounts payable claims of $6,491.01 (5-0)
• Approved $1,145.25 for two dispatchers to attend MABAS Illinois Training Summit (5-0)
• Tabled maintenance agreement with Nelson Systems for $4,528.68 pending more information

County Board

The County Board held a reorganization meeting to swear in members and elect leadership. LaDon Trost was elected Chairperson and John Lang was elected Vice-Chairperson. The board also approved changes to seating assignments.

• Elected LaDon Trost as Chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected John Lang as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous voice vote, one abstention)
• Approved changes to County Board meeting table seating assignments (voice vote)

Development & Planning Committee

The committee approved moving a scope of service and RFP for a Comprehensive Plan update to the County Board agenda. Members also voted to increase per diem rates for specific boards to match County Board rates. The committee reviewed a housing study and monthly building and economic reports.

• Approved moving Comprehensive Plan update scope of service and RFP to Dec 13 County Board Agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved raising Zoning Board and Building Code Board of Appeals per diem rates to match County Board rates (All Ayes)
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2022 meeting (All Ayes)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the sale of 0.26 acres of land in Hanover to KD Welding and the emergency purchase of two used pickup trucks. It also approved the 2023 county engineer salary resolution and a road plowing agreement for the Savanna Army Depot.

• Approved sale of 0.26 acres to KD Welding for $5,000
• Approved emergency purchase of two used pickup trucks from Barkau Automotive not to exceed $65,000
• Approved 2023 county engineer salary resolution for $116,182.35 plus $35,168.73 for benefits
• Approved $6,000 annual agreement with Ryan Raab for Savanna Army Depot road plowing
• Approved minutes from November 28, 2022 meeting

County Board

The County Board approved the FY2023 annual budget and appropriations ordinance, as well as the FY2023 annual tax levy ordinance. The board also authorized several audit engagement letters and multiple transit contracts.

• Adopted FY2023 Annual Budget and Appropriations ordinance (12-0)
• Adopted FY2023 Annual Tax Levy Ordinance (12-0)
• Approved Resolution to Amend FY2022 Tourism Promotion Fund Budget (12-0)
• Approved $1,750 Transit Section 5311 audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP
• Approved Circuit Clerk audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP not to exceed $5,250
• Approved Jo Daviess County audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP starting at $42,750
• Approved 11 contracts between Jo Daviess County Transit and various local entities
• Recognized outgoing board members William Bingham, Staci Duerr, Don Hill, John Korth, and Hendrica Regez

County Board

The County Board conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed 6.92% increase over last year's tax extension. The increase is intended to cover inflationary costs and a maximum rate increase for Special Service Area #1. No formal vote to approve or deny the levy was recorded during this hearing.

• Held public hearing on 2022 Payable 2023 Tax Levy

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The committee approved three separate audit engagement letters with Wipfli, LLP for county, circuit clerk, and transit reports. It also moved a resolution to amend the FY2022 Tourism Promotion Fund budget to the County Board. The committee reached a consensus to review a Prairie Ridge assessed value decrease request at a future committee meeting.

• Approved minutes from August 25 and September 29, 2022 (all ayes)
• Moved Resolution to Amend FY2022 Tourism Promotion Fund (027) Budget to County Board (all ayes)
• Approved $1,750 audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP for Transit Section 5311 report (all ayes)
• Approved audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP for Circuit Clerk audit, cost not to exceed $5,250 (all ayes)
• Approved audit engagement with Wipfli, LLP for Jo Daviess County audit including $42,750 base cost and additional fees (all ayes)
• Consensus to review Prairie Ridge $2 million assessed value decrease request at next committee meeting

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social and Environmental Committee approved 11 separate contracts involving Jo Daviess County Transit and various local partners. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 17, 2022 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and Galena ARC (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and City of Galena-Weekend (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and City of Galena-Midday (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and Dupaco Community Credit Union (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and East Galena Township (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and West Galena Township (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Jo Daviess County Transit and Little Learners (all ayes)

Legislative Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 12, 2022 meeting. Members discussed upcoming state legislation regarding the Safe-T Act and assault weapons, as well as regional trucking weight limits and UTV road access.

• Approved minutes of the September 12, 2022 Legislative Committee meeting

County Board

The Board approved several public defender agreements, a road maintenance resolution, and a contract for inmate food services. It also extended the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration and dissolved the Circuit Clerk Unclaimed Bail Fund.

• Approved 2023 MFT Maintenance Resolution for $700,000.00 (11-0)
• Approved Public Defender agreement with Thomas J. Nack for $72,513.94
• Approved Public Defender agreement with Ronald J. Leinen for $47,756.95
• Extended COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Declaration to December 14, 2022 (10-1)
• Dissolved Circuit Clerk Unclaimed Bail Fund and transferred balance to General Fund (11-0)
• Approved $8,000.00 for State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor service program (11-0)
• Awarded inmate food service contract to The Workshop at $7.00 per lunch with beverage
• Approved $643,484.98 in claims via consent agenda (11-0)

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Board approved October accounts payable claims and the FY2023 meeting schedule. Members discussed recent 911 outages and the testing of Starcom radios, including a potential $300,000 cost for a new tower.

• Approved October 2022 accounts payable claims of $4,743.68 (6-0)
• Approved ETSB FY2023 Meeting Schedule (6-0)

Board of Health

The Jo Daviess County Board of Health will review financial reports for the Public Health, PH Catastrophic, and Animal Control funds. The board will consider actions regarding Environmental Health food licenses and permit fees. Other business includes a report from the Crescent Community Health Center and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Discussion and possible action on Environmental Health food licenses
• Discussion and possible action on Environmental Health permit fees
• Financial reports for Public Health Fund 003, PH Catastrophic Fund 046, and Animal Control Fund 020
• Crescent Community Health Center report from Gary Collins
• Discussion and possible action on 2023 Board of Health and committee meeting schedule

The Board of Health met on November 2, 2022, but did not reach a quorum. Consequently, no official actions were taken, and no votes were held on pending items.

• Approval of minutes: No action taken (no quorum)
• Environmental Health Food licenses: No action taken (no quorum)
• Environmental Health Permit fees: No action taken (no quorum)
• 2023 meeting schedule: No action taken (no quorum)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will discuss and potentially act on agreements for two Public Defenders. The body will also review updates on strategic goals, FOIA requests, and a compensation study.

• Public Defender agreement with Thomas J. Nack (Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023)
• Public Defender agreement with Ronald J. Leinen (Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023)
• Posting of total compensation packages for highly compensated employees per Public Act 097-0609
• Update on position classification and compensation study
• Update on FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

The committee approved one-year Public Defender agreements for Thomas J. Nack and Ronald J. Leinen. It also voted to post total compensation packages for employees earning $75,000 or more. Following a closed session, the committee voted to open several sets of closed session minutes from 2019, 2020, and 2001, while keeping others closed.

• Approved Public Defender agreement with Thomas J. Nack (Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023) via voice vote
• Approved Public Defender agreement with Ronald J. Leinen (Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023) via voice vote
• Approved posting total compensation packages for employees earning $75,000+ via voice vote
• Opened closed session minutes from Aug 14, 2001, Nov 12, 2019, Dec 3, 2019, Dec 10, 2019, Feb 11, 2020, Oct 22, 2020, Dec 15, 2020, and Dec 30, 2020 via voice vote
• Maintained closed status for session minutes from April 9, 1996, Nov 13, 2001, and Feb 11, 2003 via voice vote

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review the FY2023 budget process and determine funding for unfunded requests from the General Fund. The board will also discuss property tax levy amounts and whether a Truth in Taxation Hearing is required.

• Approval of unfunded requests to be funded by the General Fund (001) budget
• Review and approval of Special Fund Budgets and fund descriptions
• Action on the FY2023 Interfund Transfer Schedule and policy
• Determination of the 2022 property tax levy amounts (payable FY2023)
• Possible scheduling of a Truth in Taxation Hearing for November 22, 2022

The Board approved several unfunded budget requests for FY2023, including significant funding for courthouse improvements and a new compensation plan. Multiple special fund budgets were approved and forwarded to the comprehensive budget document. The Board also set property tax levy amounts for three Special Service Areas.

• Approved $1.8M for Courthouse Improvements (voice vote; 1 nay)
• Approved $200,000 to implement a new compensation plan (voice vote)
• Approved $136,069 for the Contingency Fund (voice vote)
• Approved $74,801.20 for negotiated COVID bonuses for Sheriff's office staff (voice vote)
• Approved $40,731 for Sheriff computer supplies and $15,000 for Emergency Management vehicle (voice vote)
• Approved property tax levies: SSA #1 ($235,926), SSA #6 ($404,932), and SSA #7 ($307,971) (voice vote)
• Approved FY2023 budget targets and special fund budgets for Public Safety, Public Works, and Health services (voice vote)
• Scheduled Special County Board meeting for November 22, 2022, for Truth in Taxation hearing and budget adoption (voice vote)

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request from the Warren Area Ambulance. The board will discuss and possibly act on an ordinance to increase the maximum property tax rate for Special Service Area Number One.

• Proposed tax rate increase for Special Service Area Number One from $0.10 to $0.20 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Public hearing regarding Warren Area Ambulance request
• Possible adoption of an ordinance to amend the 1981 Jo Daviess County Ordinance Chapter 11 1/2

The County Board approved an ordinance to increase the maximum property tax rate for Special Service Area Number One to $0.20 per $100 of assessed valuation. The increase is intended to fund additional paramedics for 24/7 coverage and offset rising medical supply costs and declining patient fees.

• Approved ordinance to set maximum property tax rate for Special Service Area Number One at $0.20 per $100 of assessed valuation (11-0-1)

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review and modify the FY2023 budget, including property tax levy amounts and General Fund estimates. The board will also consider appointments and fund transfers.

• Appointment of Lynn L. Gallagher to County Board District #11
• Resolution for a loan from the Federal Aid Matching Fund (008) to the County Aid to Bridges Fund (011)
• Review and approval of 2022 property tax levy amounts
• General Fund expense requests for Public Safety Building and Jo Daviess/Carroll Solid Waste Agency
• Review of Special Fund budgets including Township Bridge, Probation Services, and Highway funds

The board appointed Lynn L. Gallagher to District #11 and approved a loan to the County Aid to Bridges Fund. Several General Fund expense budgets were approved for the FY2023 comprehensive budget, while public safety and special fund budgets were held over to a later meeting.

• Appointed Lynn L. Gallagher to County Board District #11 (voice vote)
• Approved loan from Federal Aid Matching Fund (008) to County Aid to Bridges Fund (011) (13-0)
• Approved $25,000 increase to General Fund Safety Building budget for inmate meals (voice vote)
• Approved $300 increase to General Fund Social & Environmental budget for Illinois EPA fee (voice vote)
• Approved General Fund expense budgets for General Control & Administration, Miscellaneous, Judiciary & Courts, Health/Education/Social Services, and Economic/Physical Development (voice votes)
• Set minimum FY2023 General Corporate Fund year-end balance at $2,879,472.00 (voice vote)
• Established $2,200,000.00 in General Fund unreserved/undesignated balance for FY2023 contingencies (voice vote)
• Modified and added several unfunded requests, including a $200,000 request for a new compensation plan (voice votes)

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss highway department operations. The body will consider actions regarding solar electricity generation, county-owned cemeteries, and the 2023 Annual MFT Maintenance Resolution.

• Possible action on 2023 Annual MFT Maintenance Resolution
• Possible action on solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• Possible action on county owned cemeteries
• Discussion on winter maintenance activities staffing concerns

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution appropriating $700,000 in MFT funds for the 2023 annual maintenance program, primarily for salt and other road materials. The committee also discussed project updates, solar energy options at the Hanover facility, and potential staffing shortages for winter plowing due to health issues and a worker leaving.

• Approved $700,000 MFT maintenance resolution for 2023 road materials (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 Public Works meeting (unanimous)

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will discuss and possibly act on service bids for the 2023 fiscal year. The body will also consider budget transfers for food service expenses within the Public Safety Building budget.

• FY2023 squad maintenance bid
• FY2023 inmate food service bid
• Budget transfer from jail cook personnel line to food service expenses (001-41122-719)
• FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review the FY2023 budget process and procedures. The body will discuss property tax levy extensions, general fund revenue estimates, and special fund budgets.

• Review and possible approval of 2022 Property Tax Levy extension and distribution amounts
• Review and possible approval of Round 2 General Fund Revenue Estimates
• Review and approval of Special Fund Budgets
• Discussion of mandatory expense requests to adjust FY2023 General Fund Budget targets
• Review of Unfunded Activities Requests

County Board

The County Board will consider various special use permits for residences and marina reconstruction. The body is also reviewing several property deed conveyances and insurance renewals. Other items include a possible extension of the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration.

• Claims approval in the amount of $1,271,374.53
• FY2023 Property & Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance renewal with ICRMT for $413,860
• Special Use Permit requests for residences at 3681 South Girot Hill Road and 6313 S Elmoville Rd
• Special Use Permit for marina and pavilion reconstruction by The Galena Territory Association, Inc.
• Unanticipated expense of $10,000 from the Contingency Fund for Election Storage Renovation Project

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will review financial reports and accounts payable claims. The board will also discuss and potentially approve travel funds for the ETSB Coordinator to attend a conference in Schaumburg, IL.

• Possible approval of $470.70 from the ETSB Travel Expense Account for the Motorola Solutions Midwest User Group Conference
• Review of August 2022 accounts payable claims totaling $4,192.75
• Review of September 2022 accounts payable claims totaling $2,203.95

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will review and potentially approve FY2023 budget recommendations for various county departments and funds. The body will also consider several property deed conveyances and insurance renewals.

• Renewal of FY2023 Property & Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance with ICRMT for $413,860
• Request for $10,000 from the Contingency Fund for the Election Storage Renovation Project
• Deed of conveyance for parcel 05-501-280-00 in Dunleith Township to Larry Fieberg
• Deed of conveyance for parcel 18-014-002-00 to William Clancy and Mary Clancy
• Budget review for Law Enforcement, Public Works, and Social & Environmental services

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The committee will conduct a budget review session for Emergency Management and the Sheriff's office. Members will discuss potential changes to FY2023 budget target amounts and unfunded requests. The meeting also includes a facility study presentation by Bill Groh of Shive-Hattery.

• Review of FY2023 budget for Emergency Management and Sheriff's office
• Possible action on mandatory expense requests to adjust FY2023 budget targets
• Review of FY2023 Unfunded Request list
• Facility Study Presentation by Bill Groh, Shive-Hattery
• Possible action to transfer personnel funds for a jail cook position to food service expenses in budget 001-41122

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will conduct budget review sessions for public health, animal control, transit, and mental health funds. The body will also consider changes to food establishment ordinances and environmental health fees.

• FY2023 Budget review for Public Health, Animal Control, Transit, and Mental Health funds
• Proposed Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 2 regarding Food and Food Establishments
• Proposed Resolution to amend and add Environmental Health Fees for the Health Department
• Action on mandatory/necessary expense requests to adjust FY2023 Budget targets
• Review of FY2023 Unfunded Requests

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board will discuss and potentially act on reimbursement requests from seven service providers. The board will also review its three-year plan and hold a special budget meeting.

• Possible action on 3rd Quarter FY2022 reimbursements for Midwest Medical Center, Riverview Center, Inc., Jo Daviess Workshop, Inc., Contact of Northern Illinois, Tyler’s Justice Center for Children, Kreider Services, and Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department
• Review of the 708 Mental Health Board’s 3 year plan
• Special Budget Meeting scheduled for September 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

708 Mental Health Board

The Jo Daviess County 708 Mental Health Board is holding a special budget meeting. The board will discuss and potentially take action to approve the amended budget for fiscal year 2023.

• Approval of Amended Budget for FY2023

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially issue a liquor license. The request is for a specific event on September 24, 2022.

• Proposed Class X1 liquor license for The Jo Daviess County Agricultural Society, Warren Pumpkin Festival, 101 High St., Warren, IL

County Board

The County Board will review claims totaling $1,406,863.77 and discuss FY2023 health insurance renewals and employee policies. The board is also considering a map amendment for a property on E Brandt Road and the dissolution of several special funds.

• Claims approval in the amount of $1,406,863.77
• Microsoft software license upgrades from Dell totaling $39,359.04
• Proposed map amendment from Agricultural to Commercial for E Brandt Road, Scales Mound
• FY2023 Health Insurance Renewal with Medical Associates Group Health Insurance Plan (5.0% rate increase)
• Proposed property tax levy increase for Special Area #1 from $0.10 to $0.20 per hundred of assessed valuation

Legislative Committee

The committee will consider further action regarding a 1% advisory referendum. Members will also review the Spring Legislative session and discuss pending bills.

• Discussion and possible action on 1% advisory referendum
• Review of Spring Legislative session
• Discussion of pending bills and potential special session

Emergency Telephone System Board

The board will meet to review financial reports and balance sheets as of July 31, 2022. The meeting includes reports from the Sheriff, Coordinator, and Assistant Coordinator.

• Review of Balance Sheet and Revenues-Expenditures as of July 31, 2022
• Review of August 2022 Accounts Payable Claims
• Sheriff's Report
• Coordinator's Report
• Assistant Coordinator's Report

Board of Health

The Board of Health is conducting a public hearing to set new farmers’ market permit fees effective January 1, 2023. The board will also discuss several FY23 fund budgets and the purchase of a storage shed.

• Proposed $50/year limited egg Farmers’ Market permit
• Proposed $100/year full Farmers’ Market permit
• FY23 budget approvals for Public Health Fund (003), PH Emergency Preparedness Fund (005), PH Catastrophic Fund (046), PH Capital Investment Fund (055), Animal Control Fund (020), and Pet Population Fund (080)
• Proposed purchase of a storage shed
• Discussion on Environmental Health Food licenses

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will conduct a budget review session for FY2023 and consider adjustments to budget target amounts. The body will also discuss the 2023 holiday schedule, employee handbook amendments, and several insurance renewals.

• FY2023 Health Insurance Renewal with Medical Associates Group Health Insurance Plan featuring a 5.0% rate increase
• FY2023 budget review for Extension Education Fund, 911 Emergency Services Fund, and ETSB Capital Equipment & Investment Fund
• Review of FY2023 Unfunded Request List
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance renewals for United Healthcare Group Dental and Aflac Group Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Discussion and possible action on the 2023 Jo Daviess County Holiday Schedule

Information & Communications Technology Committee

The committee will conduct budget review sessions for the County Clerk & Recorder and GIS/IT departments. Members will discuss FY2023 budget target adjustments and unfunded requests.

• Approval of GIS software annual maintenance/support renewal
• Discussion and possible action on Microsoft software license upgrades
• Review of FY2023 budget target amounts for County Clerk & Recorder
• Review of FY2023 budget target amounts for GIS/IT

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will conduct budget review sessions for several county offices and funds. The body will discuss potential changes to the FY2023 budget targets and unfunded requests. Members will also consider actions regarding employee compensation, insurance policies, and the dissolution of specific funds.

• Review of FY2023 budgets for Regional Superintendent of Schools, County Treasurer, and County Assessment
• Possible action on increasing compensation for Election Judges
• Possible action to amend O2020-1 fees for Clerk/Recorder, Sheriff & GIS to remove notary fees
• Possible action to dissolve SSA 2 & 4, SSA 5, State LTCB Matching Grant, and Small Rental Properties Program funds
• Discussion of FY2023 Health Insurance Premium Allocation Policy and Voluntary Employee Furlough Program

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will hold a budget review session for FY2023 covering economic development, planning, and tourism funds. The committee will also discuss potentially hiring a consultant to update the Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances.

• FY2023 Budget Review for Economic Development & Planning (001-45162)
• FY2023 Budget Review for Planning & Development (001-45163)
• FY2023 Budget Review for Tourism Promotion, Capital Development, and LTCB Grant funds
• Possible action to hire a consultant for Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances update

Public Works Committee

The committee will conduct a budget review session for the Soil & Water Conservation District and various highway funds. Members will also discuss potential actions regarding solar electricity and county-owned cemeteries.

• FY2023 Budget review for Soil & Water Conservation District and Highway funds
• Possible action on solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• Possible action on County Owned Cemeteries
• Possible action on a Blackhawk Hills regional grant application for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan
• Possible action on a pickup truck bid price increase

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially issue three Class X2 retailer liquor licenses. All requested licenses are for the Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association at 14A200 E. Apple Canyon Road.

• Retailer liquor license for Fall Craft Fair on September 4, 2022
• Retailer liquor license for Poker Run on September 10, 2022
• Retailer liquor license for Farm to Table on September 24, 2022

Social & Environmental Committee

The committee will review the FY2023 budget process and hold a budget review session for several departments. Members may take action to approve mandatory expense requests to adjust budget target amounts and review unfunded requests.

• Budget review for Public Health funds (003, 005, 046, 055)
• Budget review for Animal Control and Pet Population funds (020, 080)
• Budget review for Social and Environmental Services including NICAA Senior Citizens Service and Senior Resource Center
• Budget review for Jo Daviess County Transit Fund (071) and 708 Mental Health Fund (014)
• Review of FY22 Strategic Goals and Plans

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The committee will conduct a budget review session for several county departments, including the Sheriff, State's Attorney, and Circuit Clerk. Members may take action to adjust FY2023 budget target amounts and review unfunded requests.

• FY2023 Budget Review for Probation, Courts, Coroner, Emergency Management, State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, and Sheriff
• Possible action on mandatory/necessary expense requests to change FY2023 budget targets
• Review of FY2023 Unfunded Request list
• Discussion and possible action on the 2022 Jail and Detention Standards Unit Compliance Review
• Review of FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss highway department business. The committee may take action on a vehicle purchase and a road project.

• Possible action on the purchase of a used asphalt tanker
• Discussion and possible action on bids for the Massbach Road Culvert Project

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board will review tentative labor agreements for Sheriff's employees and sergeants. The body is also considering the purchase of a police vehicle and a culvert replacement on Massbach Road.

• Approval of claims totaling $1,838,709.67
• Purchase of one 2021 Ford utility AWD Police Interceptor for $34,985.00
• Tentative labor agreements with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for Sheriff’s Sergeants and Employees
• Bid approval for Massbach Road culvert replacement project
• Resolution to amend and extend the COVID-19 Emergency Disaster Declaration

Ethics Commission

The Jo Daviess County Ethics Commission will meet to review previous minutes and discuss new business. The agenda includes a discussion on training for arbitrators and a proposal for a mock complaint and hearing for commission members.

• Approval of December 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• County Administrator discussion on arbitrator training
• Vice Chair Dave H. proposal for mock complaint/hearing

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will review financial reports and July 2022 accounts payable claims. The board is considering funding for a telecommunicator's training workshop and the 2023 proposed expense estimate notes.

• July 2022 accounts payable claims totaling $15,798.43
• Proposed funding up to $879.00 for a Communications Training Officer Workshop in Middleton, Wisconsin
• Discussion of ETSB 2023 proposed Expense Estimate Notes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss and potentially approve several FY23 budgets to move them forward to the Joint Committee Budget Meeting. The board will also consider actions regarding food program fees and licenses.

• Discussion and possible action on Environmental Health Food Program fees
• Discussion and possible action on Environmental Health Food licenses
• Discussion and possible action on Animal Control software
• Approval of FY23 budgets for Public Health Fund (003), PH Emergency Preparedness Fund (005), and PH Catastrophic Fund (046)
• Approval of FY23 budgets for Animal Control Fund (020), PH Capital Investment Fund (055), and Pet Population Fund (080)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will meet to review strategic goals and FOIA requests. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss collective bargaining agreements with FOP Sheriff Employees and Sergeants.

• Update on FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Update on Jo Daviess County FOIA requests
• Update on position classification and compensation study
• Closed session regarding collective bargaining with FOP Sheriff Employees and Sergeants

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will consider resolutions to amend six FY2022 budgets. Members will also review General Fund and Special Fund revenue and expense targets. The committee will hold a preliminary discussion on funding for courthouse facility renovations.

• Proposed budget amendments for Work Release, Marriage, Co Clks Tax Redemption, Inmate Commissary, Sheriff Kids First, and Probation Conference funds
• Review of General Fund Revenue Amounts
• Review of Special Fund Revenue & Expense Target Amounts
• Discussion on C-PACE Program with Illinois Energy Conservation Authority and Blackhawk Hills Regional Council
• Preliminary discussion on Courthouse facility renovation funding

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will discuss and potentially take action on hiring a consultant to update the Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances. The body will also discuss planning education and receive monthly reports from various economic and building departments.

• Possible action to hire a consultant for Jo Daviess Comprehensive Plan, Zoning, and Subdivision Ordinances updates
• Discussion of Planning Education
• Monthly report from Building & Zoning
• Monthly report from NW Illinois Economic Development

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax, & Budgets Committee will review revenue estimates and establish initial allocation guidelines for the FY2023 budget. The body will discuss the 2022 property tax levy and the FY2023 County (1%) sales tax.

• FY2021/FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans
• FY2023 Round 1 revenue estimates
• Initial allocation of 2022 property tax levy (payable 2023)
• Initial allocation of FY2023 County (1%) sales tax
• FY2023 General Fund target budget amounts

708 Mental Health Board

The board will discuss and potentially act on the FY2023 Mental Health Fund budget and funding requests for several service providers. The meeting also includes a review of second quarter FY2022 reimbursement requests.

• FY2023 Mental Health Fund (014) Budget
• FY2023 funding requests for providers including Midwest Medical Center and Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department
• 2nd Quarter FY2022 reimbursement requests for seven service providers
• Contract amendment for services with Kreider Services, Inc.
• Recommendation of Bill Hermann for a vacant board member position

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will receive a presentation on a passenger rail feasibility study from Dan Schulte of Quandel. The committee will also discuss a COVID-19 disaster declaration and potential additional county facilities in a closed session.

• Passenger Rail Feasibility Study presentation by Dan Schulte, Quandel
• Discussion on COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
• Closed session regarding possible additional County facilities
• Update on position classification and compensation study
• Update on Jo Daviess County FOIA requests

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss several highway department projects and equipment needs. The body will consider actions regarding solar electricity and culvert repairs.

• Solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• Entrance culvert on Bethel Road
• 50/50 project in Derinda Township for culvert repairs on Plosch Road
• Asphalt tanker and seal coat equipment
• County owned cemeteries

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will meet to discuss the Courthouse Master Planning Report and FY2022 strategic goals. The body will also consider an amendment to a resolution regarding a single source procurement for an emergency custom built generator for the Sheriff's Office.

• Possible action to amend Resolution R2022-25 for an emergency custom built generator for the Sheriff's Office
• Discussion and possible action on the Courthouse Master Planning Report
• Review of FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

County Board

The County Board will discuss a proposed advisory referendum for a 1% service tax on guest accommodations. The body is also reviewing several public works contracts and appointments to various county boards and commissions.

• Proposed 1% Service Tax on Guest Accommodations advisory referendum for Nov 8, 2022 ballot
• Roof membrane system from Freeport Industrial Roofing for $99,500.00
• Liquid base stabilizer from Team Lab for $60,300.00
• HVAC roof top units from D & D Heating and Cooling for $49,984.00
• Special Use Permit for a non-agricultural residence on West Valley Road, East Dubuque

Personnel Review Committee

The Personnel Review Committee will discuss and potentially act on recommendations to create two new roles. These positions involve the Jo Daviess County Transit and the Sheriff’s Office.

• Recommendation to create a Community Liaison Coordinator position for Jo Daviess County Transit
• Recommendation to create an IT Specialist position for the Sheriff’s Office

County Board

The County Board is meeting to review the FY2021 financial audit and discuss expanding the Northwest Illinois Certified Enterprise Zone. The body will also consider several special use permits and county salary ordinances.

• Claims approval in the amount of $451,247.80
• Proposed $50,000 pledge from Fund 018 for the Jo Carroll Fiber Grant match
• Proposed $20,000 consulting agreement with The Archer Company, LLC for a compensation study
• Enterprise zone boundary expansions for Meadows Mall Shopping Center and Helm Group Technology Center
• Special use permits for a non-agricultural residence on US Route 20 West and an air strip at 14812 E Stockton Rd

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will consider hiring a consultant for a compensation study and amending salaries for several elected officials. The body will also discuss a public defender agreement and the payment of COVID-19 expenses.

• Possible action to hire a consultant for a position classification and compensation study
• Possible action to pay FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 from the Contingency Fund (016)
• Possible action on a Public Defender agreement with Hailey C. Wills (May 16, 2022 – November 30, 2022)
• Possible action to amend O2022-3 regarding salaries for County Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Clerk of the Circuit Clerk
• Possible action on advisory referendum wording

County Board

The County Board scheduled a special meeting to attend the Galena Country Tourism Luncheon. This meeting was organized to comply with the Open Meetings Act.

• Attendance at the Galena Country Tourism Luncheon at Turner Hall

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will consider accepting the FY2021 Jo Daviess County Financial Audit. Members will also discuss grant match funding for the Jo Carroll Fiber Grant.

• Presentation and possible acceptance of FY2021 Jo Daviess County Financial Audit
• Discussion of Grant Match Funding for the Jo Carroll Fiber Grant
• Review of FY2021/FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will discuss and possibly act on expanding the Joint Northwest Illinois Certified Enterprise Zone. The meeting includes a presentation on the Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties Greenways and Trails Study and the introduction of a new administrator.

• Proposed Enterprise Zone expansion to include The Meadows Mall Shopping Property
• Proposed Enterprise Zone expansion to include Helm Group Technology Center Building Expansion
• Presentation of the Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties Greenways and Trails Study
• Introduction of Planning and Development Administrator Kristina Tranel

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will review fares and fees charged by JDC Transit. The body will also consider the creation of a Community Liaison Coordinator position for Jo Daviess County Transit.

• Review and possible action on JDC Transit fares and fees
• Discussion and possible action on creating a Community Liaison Coordinator position for Jo Daviess County Transit
• Update on Passenger Rail Feasibility Study
• Update on Jo Daviess County Health Department
• Review of FY22 Strategic Goals and Plans

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The Law Enforcement & Courts Committee will receive a presentation on the Courthouse Master Planning Report from Shive-Hattery. Members will also discuss the procurement of a custom generator for the Public Safety Building/911 Center and a resignation letter from Nicholas Hyde.

• Courthouse Master Planning Report presentation by Shive-Hattery
• Possible action on sole/single source procurement of a custom generator for the Public Safety Building/911 Center
• Possible action on Nicholas Hyde resignation letter
• Review of FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

Legislative Committee

The Jo Daviess County Legislative Committee is meeting to review significant bills from the spring legislative session. The committee will also address the adoption of advisory referendum wording.

• Adoption of advisory referendum wording
• Discussion of distributive fund bills
• Discussion of temporary tax reduction bills
• Discussion of law enforcement support bills

Public Works Committee

The Jo Daviess County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on maintenance bids. The focus is on Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) bids for both the county and townships.

• 2022 Township MFT Maintenance Bids
• 2022 County MFT Maintenance Bids

County Board

The County Board will discuss several infrastructure projects and administrative appointments. Key items include funding for township road repairs and a decision on a special use permit for amplified music.

• Proposed 50/50 aid for bridge repairs on Whitton Road and Crazy Hollow Road ($90,000)
• Proposed 50/50 aid for a culvert replacement on Badger Road ($250,000)
• Proposed 50/50 aid for a culvert replacement on Route 5 ($225,000)
• Recommendation to deny a special use permit for amplified music at 4746 & 4826 N. Ford Road
• Claims approval in the amount of $619,070.55

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board will discuss board membership changes and financial approvals. The body is reviewing a service agreement amendment and a payment for FCC license fees.

• Recommendation to reappoint Steve Birkbeck to a 3-year term
• Recommendation to appoint Lucas Bourquin to a 3-year term replacing Michael Staver
• Amendment to NG-911, Inc service agreement increasing one-time credit from $5,555.55 to $6,250.00
• Proposed $580.00 payment to Comelec for FCC license fees
• Accounts payable claims for March 2022 totaling $25,624.16

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will meet to discuss potential actions regarding official salaries and COVID-19 funding. The body will also consider hiring a consultant for a compensation study and review strategic goals.

• Payment of FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 from the Contingency Fund (016)
• Hiring a consultant for a position classification and compensation study
• Ordinance establishing salaries for the County Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Clerk of the Circuit Clerk
• FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Update on Jo Daviess County FOIA requests

Liquor Commission

The Jo Daviess County Liquor Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on five retail liquor license applications. These requests are for specific events occurring between April and July 2022.

• Retail liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association May Day Auction (14A200 E. Apple Canyon Rd)
• Retail liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association Summer Kick-Off (2085 E. Apple Canyon Rd)
• Retail liquor license for Scales Mound Fire District 4th of July Cookout (2085 S. Apple Canyon Rd)
• Retail liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association Open Air Concert (12A360 Nixon Ln)
• Retail liquor license for Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Association Sizzling Summer Concert (2085 E. Apple Canyon Rd)

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will discuss several financial policies and software acquisitions. The body is considering a new tax collection module and updates to the County Treasurer's investment and depository policies.

• Purchase of business tax collection module from Civic Systems, LLC ($9,800 initial investment, $1,500 annual support)
• Jo Daviess County Treasurer Investment Policy
• Resolution Regarding Depositories of Public Funds
• Lost Revenue Standard Allowance Resolution
• Addendum to November 30, 2021 Audit Engagement Letter from Wipfli, LLP

Information & Communications Technology Committee

The Information and Communication Technology Committee will meet to review goals from the 2021 County Board Retreat. The body will discuss and potentially take action on the GIS Cost Recovery Policy and a cybersecurity risk assessment.

• Update to the GIS Cost Recovery Policy
• Cybersecurity risk assessment/health check
• Review of 2021 County Board Retreat goals
• GIS, Website, and Information Technology updates

Public Works Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects, including bridge and culvert repairs. Members will also consider the sale of Hanover property and solar electricity generation at the Highway Department facility.

• Possible action on sale of Hanover property
• Bridge repairs on Whitton Road and Crazy Hollow Road in Hanover Township
• Culvert replacement on Badger Road in Dunlieth Township
• Culvert replacement on Route 5 in Menominee Township
• Roofing projects at the Highway Department Office Building and Maintenance Building on Massbach Road

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Board Executive Committee will meet to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The committee may take action regarding the appointment or compensation of a Planning & Development Administrator as an advance step hire.

• Closed session regarding Planning & Development Administrator/Advance Step Hire

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board is meeting to consider a recommendation to hire a candidate for the Planning & Development Administrator position. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the appointment and compensation for this role.

• Consideration of hiring Candidate #1 for Planning & Development Administrator/Advance Step Hire

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will consider a scope of service and RFP for updating the Comprehensive Plan. Members will also discuss the zoning hearing officer position and receive a presentation on housing affordability. The meeting includes staffing updates for the Planning & Development Administrator position.

• Discussion and possible action on the position of zoning hearing officer
• Discussion and possible action on a scope of service and RFP for a Comprehensive Plan update
• Educational presentation on 'Housing Affordability in Jo Daviess County' by the Illinois Housing Development Authority
• Staffing updates for the Planning & Development Administrator position

Legislative Committee

The committee will review FY2021-22 strategic goals and an advisory referendum on a 1% service tax. Members will also discuss the costs of population loss and Illinois budget deficits, as well as corruption in Illinois government.

• Advisory referendum on the 1% service tax
• FY2021-22 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Discussion on the cost of population loss
• Discussion on the cost of Illinois budget deficits
• Review of indictments and charges involving Mike Madigan, Tom Cullerton, Martin Sandoval, and Luis Arroyo

708 Mental Health Board

The 708 Mental Health Board will meet to conduct regular business and hear reports from various service providers. The meeting includes a review of the December 8, 2021 minutes and reports from local health and justice organizations.

• Service provider reports from Midwest Medical Center, Riverview Center, Inc., and Jo Daviess Workshop, Inc.
• Service provider reports from Contact of Northern Illinois, Tyler’s Justice Center for Children, and Kreider Services
• Report from the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Department
• Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings regarding financial assistance for transportation projects. The board will consider grant applications for the State of Illinois Public Transportation Operating Assistance program.

• Public hearing for FY2023 Federal Section 5311 Formula Funds for Rural Areas
• Public hearing for FY2023 State Downstate Operating Assistance Program for Rural areas

County Board

The County Board will hold a public hearing to consider an updated proposed service area for Jo Daviess County Transit. The meeting includes reviews of the current and proposed service areas and provides time for written or verbal public comments.

• Public hearing for updated Jo Daviess County Transit service area

County Board

The County Board will discuss establishing public transportation in the county and the purchase of two 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles. The board is also reviewing several grant agreements for transit and a special use permit for a residence in Stockton.

• Approval of claims totaling $405,447.11
• Purchase of two 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit squad vehicles
• Ordinance to provide for public transportation in Jo Daviess County
• Special use permit for a nonagricultural residence at 10952 E Parker Road, Stockton
• Pollution Liability Insurance Policy renewal with Westchester Environmental for $3,977.00

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will review goals and a potential scope of service for updating the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes staffing updates for the Planning & Development Office and NW Illinois Economic Development.

• Discussion of prioritized committee goals
• Review of Comprehensive Plan presentation highlights
• Possible action on scope of service and RFP for Comprehensive Plan update
• Planning & Development staffing updates
• NW Illinois Economic Development staffing updates

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Jo Daviess County Emergency Telephone System Board will discuss funding for staff to attend a training conference in Florida. The board will also consider an amendment to the 911 Service Agreement with NG-911, Inc.

• Proposed funds up to $8,500 for staff attendance at Motorola/Spillman Summit Training Conference
• Proposed second amendment to NG-911, Inc. service agreement increasing one-time credit to $6,250
• Review of January 31, 2022 financial reports and balance sheets
• Accounts payable claims totaling $13,334.03 for February 2022

Board of Health

The Jo Daviess County Board of Health will review financial reports for public health and animal control funds. The board will also discuss a potential action regarding a security system bid and receive a Covid update.

• Discussion and possible action regarding security system bid
• Financial reports for Public Health Fund 003, PH Catastrophic Fund 046, and Animal Control Fund 020
• Covid update

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will consider payments for FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 and a pollution liability insurance renewal. The body will also discuss mileage rates and a request for an advance step hire for the Chief Deputy Recorder position.

• Payment of eligible FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 from the Contingency Fund
• Pollution Liability Insurance renewal with Westchester Environmental – Illinois Union Insurance Company for $3,977.00
• 2022 standard mileage rate for Jo Daviess County
• Amendment to P2020-2 Jo Daviess County Board Per Diem/Mileage Allowance Policy
• Advance step hire request for the Chief Deputy Recorder position

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss several items regarding the Highway Department, including a potential property sale in Hanover and solar electricity generation. The agenda also includes discussion on county-owned cemeteries and bids for a tractor-mounted snow blower.

• Sale of Hanover Property
• Solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• County owned cemeteries
• Bids for a County Owned Tractor Mounted Snow Blower

Information & Communications Technology Committee

The Information and Communication Technology Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on proposals for the Jo Daviess County website redesign project. The body will also review goals from the 2021 County Board Retreat and receive updates on GIS and information technology.

• Proposals for the Jo Daviess County website redesign project
• Review of 2021 County Board Retreat goals
• GIS update
• Information Technology update

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will review various public transportation matters including potential grant applications and fare/fee reviews. The meeting also includes updates on the County Health Department and a passenger rail feasibility study.

• Review of JDC Transit fares and fees
• Ordinance regarding County Public Transit Service operation
• DOAP FY23 Public Transportation Financial Assistance Grant application
• 5311 FY23 Public Transportation Financial Assistance Grant application
• State FY23 Grant updates for Jo Daviess County Transit service area plan

Legislative Committee

The Jo Daviess County Legislative Committee will meet to discuss strategic goals and whether to seek an advisory referendum on a 1% service tax. The committee will also review the Governor's budget and legislation affecting the county.

• Advisory referendum on 1% service tax
• FY2021-22 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Governor's budget
• Proposed legislation affecting the County

County Board

The County Board will review claims totaling $660,094.10 and discuss extending the COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration. The body is also considering several transit agreements, public works purchases, and a special use permit for a residence.

• Approval of claims totaling $660,094.10
• Purchase of two pickup trucks from Runde Chevrolet for $38,185 and $37,660
• Special use permit for a nonagricultural residence at 4894 S Derinda Road, Elizabeth
• Annual $27,000 software contract with Modeshift for transit platform
• Shive-Hattery Pre-Design Facility Needs Assessment & Master Plan for $42,000

Emergency Telephone System Board

The Emergency Telephone System Board is meeting to review financial reports and discuss several expenditures. The board will consider funding for dispatcher training, console equipment, and NG-911 services.

• Proposed $5,657.60 payment to Comtech Solacom Technologies Inc. for NG-911 Service
• Proposed $3,679.39 purchase of two mobile pedestals from Evans Console Corporation
• Proposed $640 for two dispatchers to attend the MABAS Dispatcher Training Summit
• Review of accounts payable claims for December 2021 ($3,846.91) and January 2022 ($7,911.75)

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on a request for proposals for a position classification and compensation study. The body will also consider a letter of support for the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society & Museum.

• Request for proposals for a position classification and compensation study
• Letter of Support for the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society & Museum
• FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans
• Update on Jo Daviess County FOIA requests

Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee

The Finance, Tax & Budgets Committee will discuss several financial matters including American Rescue Plan interest and property tax code amendments. The committee is also considering resolutions regarding COVID-19 expenses and the Tourism Promotion Fund budget.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan (ARP) interest earned
• Resolution to amend the FY2021 Jo Daviess County Tourism Promotion Fund (027) Budget
• Resolution to pay eligible FY2022 COVID-19 expenses from the Contingency Fund
• Payment of eligible FY2022 COVID-19 expenses over $2,000 from the Contingency Fund (016)
• Discussion of Public Act 102-0175 property tax code amendment

Development & Planning Committee

The Development & Planning Committee will consider a scope of service and RFP to update the Comprehensive Plan. Members will also discuss simplifying zoning ordinances to encourage business and potential wording changes for guest accommodations.

• Discussion on simplifying and replacing zoning ordinances
• Comprehensive Plan presentation by Laura Carstens of ECIA
• Possible action on a scope of service and RFP for a Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion on wording changes for guest accommodations

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several highway department items. The agenda includes reviews of vehicle bids and road posting resolutions.

• Bid for 3/4 ton Standard Cab Pickup Truck
• Bid for 3/4 ton Extended Cab Pickup Truck
• 2022 Spring Road Posting Resolution
• Solar electricity generation at the Highway Department Facility
• County owned cemeteries

Social & Environmental Committee

The Social & Environmental Committee will review various transit matters, including potential new software procurement and several proposed contracts. The meeting also includes updates on the County Health Department, passenger rail feasibility, and the transit service area plan.

• Review of JDC Transit fares/fees
• Sole source procurement of new transit platform software
• Contract with City of Galena and Jo Daviess County Transit
• Contract with Dupaco Advertising and Jo Daviess County Transit
• Contracts with East Galena Township, West Galena Township, and Little Learners regarding JDC Transit

Law Enforcement & Courts Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the Criminal Justice Reform Trailer bill and establish the FY2022 meeting schedule. The session includes reports from the Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, Probation, and Public Defender.

• Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform Trailer bill
• Establishing FY2022 meeting dates and start times
• Review of FY2021FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans

Legislative Committee

The committee will discuss the 2021 and 2022 legislative sessions with state representatives. The meeting includes a review of specific legislative issues affecting Jo Daviess County.

• Legalization of ATV use for Controlled Tourism
• 1% Service Tax on Guest Housing for EMS
• Intergovernmental Agreements for Mutual Aid with Out of State Law Enforcement
• FY2021-22 Strategic Goals and Plans

County Board

The Jo Daviess County Board will review claims totaling over $1.48 million and various budget transfers. The board is also considering several Public Works resolutions and a special use permit for a residence on W Cross Road.

• Approval of claims in the amount of $1,488,435.21
• County 2022 MFT Maintenance Resolution in the amount of $700,000.00
• County Engineer Salary Resolution of $112,805 for 2022
• Special use permit for an agricultural residence on W Cross Road, Galena
• Appointment of Dr. Calvin Schafer, DVM, as Animal Control Administrator

Executive Committee

The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee will meet to discuss amendments to the employee handbook and the part-time clerical workforce pool. The body will also consider a salary increase request for the County Administrator's Administrative Assistant.

• Amendments to Jo Daviess County Employee Handbook
• Amendment to R2019-9 Part Time Clerical Work Force Pool
• Salary increase request for Administrative Assistant – County Administrator’s Office
• Discussion regarding OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard COVID-19
• Review of FY2021FY2022 Strategic Goals and Plans