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   "summary": "The board will discuss and possibly adopt the FY2027 Mental Health Fund (014) Budget and approve funding requests from seven service providers. They will also consider reimbursement requests for Q2 FY2026 from providers totaling $106,095.97. Additionally, the board will review the Service Provider annual funding application and quarterly reporting process.",
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   "date": "2026-07-06",
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   "headline": "Committee to consider parking ramp deal with Galena, dog ban on county property",
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   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Emergency Telephone System Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss breach of contract by Comtech-Solacom",
   "summary": "The Jo Daviess County Emergency Telephone System Board will review May 2026 financial reports and minutes, then take up several new business items. These include rescinding a prior per diem compensation amendment, designating a FOIA officer, and approving multiple equipment purchases and contracts. The board will also discuss a breach of contract by Comtech-Solacom for failing to meet network deadlines.",
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Finance, Tax, & Budgets Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider eliminating Executive Secretary and revising employee compensation policy",
   "summary": "The Jo Daviess County Finance, Tax, & Budgets Committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of several personnel and budget items. Key actions include eliminating the Executive Secretary position, creating an Executive Specialist position at Grade 9, and revising the non-represented employee classification and compensation policy with seniority steps and wage increases. The committee will also consider an IMRF accelerated payment resolution and initiate the FY2027 budget process by reviewing revenue estimates, property tax levy allocation, and expense guidelines.",
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Information & Communications Technology Committee",
   "headline": "ICT Committee to consider GIS maintenance, server buys, orthophotography",
   "summary": "The Jo Daviess County ICT Committee will discuss and possibly take action on renewing annual GIS software maintenance (estimated $10k-$20k), purchasing new physical host servers for the County's Storage Area Networks, offering municipalities a cost-share for the 2026 Orthophotography Project, and updating the GIS Cost Recovery Policy. The committee will also review FY2025/FY2027 Strategic Goals. Public comment periods are included.",
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
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   "headline": "Planning Commission to review two variance petitions",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Development & Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to weigh new rules for short-term rentals across county",
   "summary": "The Development & Planning Committee will discuss and possibly recommend several ordinance changes, including requiring a Special Use Permit for short-term rentals in all residential zones. The committee will also consider expanding the Joint Northwest Illinois Certified Enterprise Zone to include AutoSmart, Inc and the Village of Lena. Other actions include an ordinance on unsafe structures and forming a study group on data center development impacts.",
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
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   "headline": "Committee to discuss new executive specialist position and employee compensation plan",
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Social & Environmental Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on three transit contracts and agreements",
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   "date": "2026-06-17",
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   "headline": "Continued public hearing on zoning text amendments",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on proposed amendments to the Jo Daviess County Zoning Regulations. The amendments address Accessory Dwelling Units, Guest Accommodation Standards, Home Occupations, Sign Standards, and Signage definitions. No new business is on the agenda.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Ethics Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will approve minutes from its November 18, 2025 meeting",
   "summary": "The Jo Daviess County Ethics Commission will consider approving the minutes of its November 18, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a public comment period where speakers may address the board for up to three minutes. A new business item will feature remarks by Dan Gilbert concerning arbitration. The commission will also set the date and time for its next meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Law Enforcement & Courts Committee",
   "headline": "Committee may approve $3,600 AI tools purchase for emergency management",
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
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   "headline": "Mental Health Board to consider Q1 FY2026 provider reimbursements",
   "summary": "The Jo Daviess County 708 Mental Health Board will hold elections for President and Secretary. The board is discussing the adoption of a new Three-Year Plan and the annual funding application process. Members will also consider reimbursement requests for several service providers.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider resolution establishing eight-member Executive Committee",
   "summary": "The Jo Daviess County Board will vote on a resolution to create an eight-member Executive Committee as part of a new governance framework. Other actions include appointing a Clerk of Circuit Court, approving a six-year Capital Improvement Plan (FY2026-2031), a 50/50 culvert replacement project with Derinda Township, and transit agreements with the City of Galena and The Galena Foundation. The consent agenda includes claims totaling $790,196.29 and several reappointments to boards and commissions.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Public Works Committee",
   "headline": "Public Works Committee to consider Derinda Township culvert replacement, $71,306",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Liquor Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on two temporary liquor licenses for Trail Birds Event Services",
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