LaSalle County, Illinois

County Board

County Property Committee

Salary & Labor Committee

The LaSalle County Salary & Labor Committee will meet to discuss a grade change and compensation rate for the Administrative Deputy Coroner and a CDL requirement for entry-level Highway positions. The meeting will also include motions to approve minutes, remote attendance, and bills, along with executive sessions for employee compensation and collective bargaining.

• Administrative Deputy Coroner – Grade change and compensation rate
• Highway – CDL requirement for entry level Highway positions
• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Motion to approve minutes of previous meeting
• Executive sessions for employee compensation and collective bargaining

Sub-Hiring Committee

The LaSalle County Board's Hiring Sub Committee will meet to discuss and conduct interviews for the Finance Director position during an executive session. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call and approval of prior minutes.

• Executive session held under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for appointment, employment, and performance of specific employees
• Interviews for Finance Director position scheduled during closed session

Taxes, Election & Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee

The LaSalle County Taxes, Election & GIS Committee will consider and vote on the 2026‑2027 budgets for the Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, GIS department, and the Assessment Board of Review. Each department will present a report and a motion to approve its respective budget. The agenda also includes routine items such as remote‑attendance approval, minutes approval, and citizen comment.

• Approve Treasurer budget for FY 2026‑2027
• Approve County Clerk budget for FY 2026‑2027
• Approve Recorder of Deeds budget for FY 2026‑2027
• Approve GIS department budget for FY 2026‑2027
• Approve Assessment Board of Review budget for FY 2026‑2027

Tourism Committee

The LaSalle County Tourism Committee will consider approval of the 2025‑2026 budget bills. It will also discuss several tourism‑related items, including a funding request due August 15, visitor‑spend data, and updates on trails, parking, and promotional materials. The meeting includes both old and new business items related to tourism projects and guidelines.

• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills
• Tourism Funding Request (due August 15)
• Flock to the Rock/Comcast Visitor Spend Data discussion
• Development of trails and parking at the acquired land
• Starved Rock Funding consideration

Insurance Trust Committee

The LaSalle County Insurance Trust Committee will consider several renewal contracts and budget items. Members will vote on the Marsh/MMA renewal agreement, the Nugent Consulting renewal agreement, and the FY27 Budget Fund 099. The meeting also includes informational reports and a discussion of potential litigation and reserve matters.

• Approve Marsh/MMA renewal agreement
• Approve Nugent Consulting renewal agreement
• Approve FY27 Budget Fund 099
• Motion to approve monthly requisitions
• Information presentations on insurance renewal plans and monthly reports

Highway Committee

The LaSalle County Highway Committee will vote on the 2027 budgets for five funds, including County Highway, Special Tax Match, County Bridge, and Motor Fuel Tax. They will also consider awarding a contract for culvert work on County Highway 19, approve utility/boring permits, and concur on a quote for de-icer aggregate. Additionally, the committee will review a new Highway Department website.

• Approval of utility/boring permits
• Letting/award of Section 24-00869-00-DR for County Highway 19 culverts
• Concurrence on quote for special aggregate (de-icer)
• Approval of 2027 budgets: 005 County Highway, 006 Special Tax Match, 007 County Bridge, 017 County Motor Fuel Tax
• Presentation of new Highway Department website

Zoning Board of Appeals

The LaSalle County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider two special use and variance requests. The board will determine if requested deviations from zoning rules are permitted for specific properties.

• Request to reduce North/West setbacks from 10’ to 3’ at 52 Moline St, Seneca
• Request for lots less than 35 acres in A1 zoning at 1589 N IL RT 23, Streator

Finance & Fee Committee

The Finance & Fee Committee will consider approving auditor and finance bills, hear 2026-2027 budget presentations from the Coroner, and discuss budget amendments for 2025-2026. Items for action include continuation of the Insurance Trust and rental of jail air conditioning for Public Safety.

• Motion to approve auditor's bills
• Motion to approve finance bills
• 2026-2027 budget presentation: Coroner
• Continuation of the Insurance Trust (action)
• Rental of Jail A/C for Public Safety (action)

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

The LaSalle County Nursing Home and VAC Committee will consider motions to approve remote attendance, prior minutes, and the presented bills. It will review reports and vote on the 2026‑2027 budgets for both the Veterans Affairs Committee and the Nursing Home. Additional items include a food‑service contract bid and maintenance requests.

• Approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Approve 2026‑2027 VAC budget
• Approve 2026‑2027 Nursing Home budget
• Approve Food Service Contract Bid
• Approve Maintenance Requests

County Property Committee

The County Property Committee will meet to approve bills for county parks and property. The body will discuss the 2026–2027 budget and review capital assets. Updates on various building and park projects are also on the agenda.

• 2026–2027 Budget for Parks and Buildings & Grounds
• Approval of bills for LaSalle County Parks
• Approval of bills for LaSalle County Property
• Capital asset review and approval
• Project updates for 2 pipe to 4 pipe conversion, Assessor Office, DTCH Generator, Jail Chiller, and Window Replacement Trial

County Board

The LaSalle County Board will consider several resolutions, including a contract to upgrade the Assessment Office, amendments to salaries for the State’s Attorney, Sheriff and Public Defender, and land‑use actions for several properties. A motion will also be taken to adopt text amendments affecting commercial wind, solar, energy storage, and related fees. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes, per‑diem, and citizen comments.

• Resolution approving contract for LaSalle County Office Upgrade – Assessment Office
• Resolution amending salaries for the LaSalle County State’s Attorney, Sheriff and Public Defender
• Land‑use resolutions for AAC Farms of Hennepin (A1 to I1) at 631 N 37th Rd, Utica
• Land‑use resolution for Meriden Grain Co. commercial grain storage at 684 N 44th Rd, Mendota
• Resolution adopting text amendments covering commercial wind, solar, energy storage, and fee changes

Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (E-911)

The Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (E-911) Ad Hoc Committee holds its first planning meeting to organize a Surcharge Collection and Distribution committee. The agenda includes reviewing the committee's purpose, discussing key issues, setting goals, and establishing a timeline. No decisions or financial amounts are scheduled for this initial organizational session.

• Review of Committee’s Purpose and key issues for surcharge collection and distribution
• Identification of goals and objectives for the ad hoc committee
• Consideration of options and recommendations
• Assignment of action items and responsibilities
• Establishment of meeting schedule and next steps

Highway Committee

The LaSalle County Highway Committee will consider a proposed Road Use Agreement with Alley Acres Solar LLC under Resolution 26-16. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving remote participation, reading prior minutes, and public comment.

• Resolution 26-16, Road Use Agreement with Alley Acres Solar LLC

Health & Safety Committee

The LaSalle County Health & Safety Committee will discuss new business including defensive driving and a monthly safety topic on distracted driving. They will also review workers' compensation incident data, which shows an increase in claims compared to the prior year. Old business includes the employee luncheon, and the committee will address safety concern submissions and the 'Find It, Fix It Friday' program.

• Workers' compensation claims: 4 in June 2026 vs. 2 in June 2025; FY 2026 YTD 12 vs. FY 2025 YTD 10
• New business item: Defensive Driving
• Monthly safety/training topic: Dangers of Distracted Driving
• Old business: Employee Luncheon
• Safety Concern Submissions and Find It, Fix It Friday

Circuit Wide Probation Committee

The Circuit Wide Probation Committee will review and vote on its monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. It will consider motions to approve bills related to the probation department and discuss the upcoming budget. The meeting also includes standard reports, citizen comment, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Motion to approve Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Report
• Motion to approve bills for the Circuit
• Discussion of the probation budget
• Department statistics report
• Citizen comment period

License Committee

The License Committee will consider and vote on updated fee structures for video gaming and amusement licenses, liquor and beer garden licenses, and vaping vending machine permits for the 2026‑2027 budget year. It will also review new liquor license applications, a one‑day event license for Country Ranch, and the 2026‑2027 amusement/VGT distributor license. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of remote attendance, prior minutes, and a review of relevant Senate and House bills.

• Approval of new video gaming and amusement license fees for 2026‑2027
• Approval of new liquor license and beer garden fees for 2026‑2027
• Approval of vaping vending machine license fees for 2026‑2027
• Issuance of a one‑day event license for Country Ranch
• Consideration of 2026‑2027 amusement/VGT/distributor license

Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules

The committee will consider resolutions to reappoint the School Services Director and Land Use Director, as well as appoint a Nursing Home Administrator and a member for the LaSalle County Merit Board. A symbolic resolution reaffirming American values on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is also on the agenda.

• Resolution reaffirming American values on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
• Resolution for reappointment of the School Services Director
• Resolution for reappointment of the Land Use Director
• Resolution for appointment of Nursing Home Administrator
• Resolution for appointment for the LaSalle County Merit Board

IT & Central Services Committee

The LaSalle County IT & Central Services Committee will meet to approve bills, discuss the 2026-2027 budget, and hold executive sessions regarding security procedures and personnel matters.

• Approval of IT and Central Services bills
• Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget
• Executive session on security procedures
• Executive session on personnel matters
• Review of CIC Website and iFiber projects

Public Safety Committee

The LaSalle County Public Safety Committee will meet to consider approving bills, budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for the Sheriff, Coroner, and EMA departments. The agenda includes an executive session on security procedures, information on bids for Correction/Juvenile Detention Facility Healthcare Services due August 5, 2026, and actions on personnel changes in the Coroner's office.

• Correction/Juvenile Detention Facility Healthcare Services – bids due 8/5/26
• Budget 2026-2027 for Sheriff, Coroner, and EMA
• Administrative Deputy Coroner – grade change and compensation
• Sr. Deputy Coroner – job description and compensation rate
• Executive session for security procedures under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)8

Land Use & Oversite Committee

The Land Use & Oversite Committee will review the 2026-2027 budget and a resolution for the reappointment of the Land Use Director. The body will also act on construction permit, enforcement inspection, and IEPA inspection reports.

• Budget 2026-2027
• Resolution for reappointment of Land Use Director
• Monthly Construction Permit Reports
• Enforcement Inspection Report
• IEPA Inspection Reports

Taxes, Election & Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee

The Taxes, Election & GIS Committee meets mostly for routine procedural business, including approval of minutes and citizen comment. Under the County Clerk, they will vote on a resolution to appoint judges of election and discuss a POS system and tax redemption drawer startup fund, as well as election judge pay.

• Resolution for appointment of Judges of Election
• POS system and tax redemption drawer start up fund
• Election Judge Class pay
• Election Judge Test Pay
• Senate and House Bills (to be discussed)

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

The committee will consider a wage increase for PRN staff and an increase in vacancy slots at the LaSalle County Nursing Home. It will also forward a resolution for the appointment of a new nursing home director to the Committee on Appointments and Legislation & Rules. An executive session is scheduled for personnel discussions.

• PRN Wage Increase and Increase in Vacancy Slots
• Resolution: Appointment of Nursing Home Director (to be forwarded to another committee)

County Property Committee

The LaSalle County Property Committee will meet to approve bills for parks and property operations, review capital assets, and discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The committee will also consider a resolution for an office upgrade and the rental of jail air conditioning.

• Motion to approve bills for LaSalle County Parks
• Motion to approve bills for LaSalle County Property
• Resolution: Approving Contract for LaSalle County Office Upgrade – Assessment Office
• Rental of Jail A/C – Public Safety
• 2026 – 2027 Budget

Health Department Board

The LaSalle County Health Department Board will vote on approving a revised FY2025 Fiscal Report and setting compensation for FY27 non-union and salaried employees. They will also approve monthly bills and fund transfers, and hold an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approval of revised FY2025 Fiscal Report (action)
• Setting compensation for FY27 non-union and salaried employees (action)
• Payment of monthly bills and transfer of funds (action)
• Executive session for employee appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
• Review of department reports on health education, personal health, and environmental health

Health Insurance Committee

The LaSalle County Health Insurance Committee will consider accepting and filing health insurance reports presented by Beth Ishmael/MMA. Members will also discuss pharmacy benefits with MMA and a preventative care management program with BCBS/VIDA Health. The agenda includes an executive session under state law. No votes on new benefits or expenditures are scheduled.

• Accept and place on file Health Insurance Report(s)
• Pharmacy Discussion – presented by MMA
• Preventative Care Management Program – presented by BCBS/VIDA Health
• Executive Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)

Salary & Labor Committee

The LaSalle County Salary & Labor Committee will meet to discuss and take action on several personnel matters. Items include a grade change and compensation rate for a Coroner's Administrative Deputy Coroner, a job description and compensation rate for a Sr Deputy Coroner, a PRN wage rate increase and increase in vacancy slots at the Nursing Home, and a CDL requirement for entry-level Maintainer position in Highway. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss compensation for specific employees and discretionary leaves, including the School Health Services Director and the Nursing Home Administrator hiring.

• Coroner – Administrative Deputy Coroner – Grade change and compensation rate
• Coroner – Sr Deputy Coroner – Job Description and compensation rate
• Nursing Home – PRN Wage Rate Increase and Increase in Vacancy Slots
• Highway – CDL requirement for entry level Maintainer position
• Executive Session for compensation of specific employees (School Health Services Director and Nursing Home Administrator)

The Salary & Labor Committee approved wage increases for a Senior Deputy Coroner and Nursing Home PRN positions. Additionally, the committee approved compensation terms for the School Health Services Director and a new Nursing Home Administrator.

• Approved remote attendance for Joe Oscepinski
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved Sr. Deputy Coroner job description and rate increase (4-2)
• Approved Nursing Home PRN wage increase from $40 to $45/hour (6-0)
• Approved School Health Services Director compensation of $62,000 effective 12/1/2026 (6-0)
• Approved Nursing Home Administrator compensation of $160,000/year and 3 weeks vacation (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,692,100.14

Law & Justice Committee

The LaSalle County Law & Justice Committee meets to consider routine approvals of bills, reports, and the 2026-2027 budgets for the State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary-Probation, and Detention Home. No specific dollar amounts or controversial items are listed. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Motion to approve State's Attorney bills and 2026-2027 budget
• Motion to approve Public Defender bills and 2026-2027 budget
• Motion to approve Circuit Clerk bills and 2026-2027 budget
• Motion to approve Judiciary-Probation bills, report, and 2026-2027 budget; discussion of additional staff for Chief Judge's Office
• Motion to approve Detention Home bills, report, and 2026-2027 budget

Tourism Committee

The Tourism Committee will discuss the 2026-2027 budget and marketing for 2027. The body will consider funding requests for promotional materials for several local events and review the distribution of the Visit Northern Illinois Brochure.

• Funding requests for Runway for a Cure 5K, Frost on First, The Mansion is NOT Haunted Tours, and Flock to the Rock
• Approval of Visit Northern Illinois Brochure distribution
• Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget
• Development of trails and parking at acquired land
• Approval of bills for 2025-2026 Budget

Insurance Trust Committee

The LaSalle County Insurance Trust Committee will meet to discuss and act on several financial matters, including accepting the 2025 audit from Mack & Associates, approving the financial process for vendor payments and claims, and recommending recapitalization of the Insurance Trust to the Finance Committee. The meeting also includes an executive session for pending litigation, claims, and collective bargaining. Monthly financial variance and trend analysis reports will be presented.

• Accept and place on file Audit 2025 from Mack & Associates
• Approve and recommend to Finance the Recapitalization of Insurance Trust
• Monthly Financial Variance, Trend Analysis & Claim Reports
• Executive session for pending litigation, claims, and collective bargaining
• Citizen comment period

Zoning Board of Appeals

The LaSalle County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three items: a special use permit for a commercial solar energy facility at 1 Broadcast Ln in Oglesby, a special use permit for commercial grain storage at 684 N 44th Rd in Mendota, and a variance to reduce the setback from 70 to 30 feet from the center of N 44th Road for the same grain storage facility. The board will also consider approving previous meeting minutes and hear public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• 26-14 SU: Commercial solar energy facility by SVJS LLC/SG Radiohead PV LLC at 1 Broadcast Ln, Oglesby
• 26-13 SU: Commercial grain storage by Meriden Grain Co at 684 N 44th Rd, Mendota
• 26-02 VAR: Reduce setback from 70' to 30' from center of N 44th Rd for Meriden Grain Co
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker, up to 30 minutes total
• Meeting live-streamed on LaSalle County YouTube channel

Sub-Hiring Committee

The LaSalle County Board Hiring Sub Committee will meet to conduct interviews for the Finance Director position. This portion of the meeting will take place in executive session.

• Finance Director interviews

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will consider several contract awards, including culvert work on County Highway 57 and road work on Mendota Township East 6th Road. It will also vote on purchasing survey equipment, renewing the janitorial services contract, and filling a mechanic vacancy. An executive session will review prior minutes, and a Bridge Aid Tour is scheduled.

• Approval of utility/boring permits
• Letting/award for Section 24-00870-00-DR, C.H. 57 culverts
• Letting/award for Section 26-19199-10-GM, Mendota Township E. 6th Road
• Concurrence on purchase of survey equipment
• Renewal of janitorial services contract for Highway Department

Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (E-911)

The Joint Emergency Telephone System Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss the 2025 audit, and address the retirement of a member. The board must also appoint a new vice chairman following a resignation.

• Approval of January 28, 2026 and March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Appointment of new Vice Chairman following Joe Hogan's retirement
• Discussion of IGA Surcharge Allocation and 988 funding (CESSA/988)
• Review of 2025 Audit and pending bills
• Update on LASCO radio system

Taxes, Election & Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee

The LaSalle County Taxes, Election & GIS Committee will meet to approve bills and reports for the Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder, and GIS departments, and to discuss the 2026-2027 budgets.

• Approval of Treasurer, Clerk, Recorder, and GIS bills and reports
• Discussion of 2026-2027 budgets for Treasurer, Clerk, Recorder, and GIS
• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53

County Property Committee

The LaSalle County Property Committee will consider approving bills for parks and county property, receive updates on ongoing projects, and discuss the 2026-2027 budget. New business includes opening bids for the Assessor Office Upgrade project.

• Motion to approve bills for LaSalle County Parks
• Updates on Catlin Park, Shabbona Park, trails, and reservations
• Assessor Office Upgrade Bid opening on June 12
• Discussion of 2026-2027 budget
• Capital asset review/approval

Sub-Hiring Committee

The Hiring Sub Committee will hold an executive session to conduct interviews for the Nursing Home Administrator position. Other agenda items are procedural: roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for interviewing Nursing Home Administrator candidates

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

The LaSalle County Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee will meet June 11, 2026. They will vote on approving bills for each department and consider 2026-2027 budgets. Action items include a PRN wage increase, authorizing a bid for the food service contract, and maintenance requests. A resolution to reappoint the Director of School Health Services will be forwarded.

• Motion to approve PRN wage increase and increase in vacancy slots at nursing home
• Motion to approve going out for bid for the Food Service Contract
• Resolution to reappoint Director of School Health Services
• Approval of 2026-2027 budgets for ROE, School Services, VAC, and Nursing Home
• Maintenance requests for nursing home

Circuit Wide Probation Committee

The Circuit Wide Probation Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, hear department reports, and vote on monthly/quarterly/annual reports and bills. Business items include discussion of county issues, legislation, and budget. The agenda contains no specific actionable items beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Motion to approve monthly/quarterly/annual report
• Motion to approve bills for the Circuit
• Discussion of county issues and budget

Health & Safety Committee

The committee is meeting to review workers' compensation incident reports and safety concerns. The agenda includes a discussion on heat awareness and sun safety training.

• Workers’ Compensation report showing 8 claims year-to-date for fiscal year 2026
• Safety training topic: Heat Awareness & Sun Safety
• Review of Safety Concern Submissions
• Find It, Fix It Friday

Finance & Fee Committee

The Finance & TIF Committee will consider motions to approve auditor and finance bills, and discuss an extension of the outside audit contract with Mack and Associates. The agenda also includes review of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 budgets, budget amendments, and the American Rescue Plan. No specific dollar amounts or project names are mentioned in the agenda.

• Motion to approve outside audit contract extension with Mack and Associates
• Review of 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 budgets
• Discussion of budget amendments
• Review of TIF annual reports and meetings
• Update on American Rescue Plan funds

Finance & Fee Committee

The Finance & Fee Committee will consider approving prior meeting minutes, Finance bills, and a quarterly mileage and per diem request. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive policy discussions or specific dollar amounts.

• Motion to approve prior meeting minutes
• Motion to approve Finance bills
• Motion to approve quarterly mileage and per diem

County Board

The County Board will discuss an ordinance to establish a 12-month moratorium on data center development. The board is also reviewing a wage increase for non-union employees for fiscal year 2026-2027 and the 2025 financial audit.

• Ordinance establishing a 12-month moratorium on data center development
• Resolution for a wage increase to non-union employees for FY 2026-2027
• Bid request for the Downtown Courthouse Generator
• Land use requests for 2033 N 35th Rd (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and 1271 E 3rd Rd (Home Occupation)
• Proposed text amendments regarding wind, solar, energy storage, and fee changes

The County Board approved a twelve-month moratorium on data center development and a wage increase for non-union employees. Other actions included approving several zoning ordinances, appointments for the Leonore Fire Protection District, and a resolution opposing telephone system surcharge fee reallocation.

• Approved quarterly per diem and mileage (26-0)
• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (26-0)
• Approved 2025 La Salle County Financial Audit (26-0)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Bills (26-0)
• Approved Leonore Fire Protection District appointments (20-6)
• Approved variance for accessory dwelling unit at 2033 N 35th, Ottawa (#26-60)
• Approved special use permit for home occupation at 1271 E 3rd Rd, Lostant (#26-61)
• Placed zoning ordinance text amendments on file for review (#26-62)

IT & Central Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve bills for Central Services and IT. Members will discuss software, hardware, the CIC website, iFiber projects, and courthouse personnel. An executive session is scheduled to discuss security procedures and safety.

• Approval of Central Services bills
• Approval of IT bills
• Executive session regarding security procedures and public safety
• Discussion of iFiber project proceeds
• Review of IT personnel at the Downtown Courthouse

Public Safety Committee

The LaSalle County Public Safety Committee will vote to authorize a bid for the Jail Medical Contract, allocate JETSB Surcharge funds, and approve out-of-state travel expenses over $1,000 for Animal Control. Additionally, the committee will hold an executive session on security procedures. Routine approvals of bills and reports from the Sheriff, Coroner, and EMA are also on the agenda.

• Motion to go out for bid for the Jail Medical Contract
• JETSB Surcharge Allocation
• Out-of-State Travel and expense over $1,000 for Animal Control (Ordinance #23-79)
• Executive Session for security procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)8)
• Approval of bills for Sheriff, Coroner, and EMA

Land Use & Oversite Committee

The Land Use & Oversite Committee will vote on Land Use bills and discuss a Data Center Moratorium. They will also review monthly construction permit reports, enforcement inspection updates, and IEPA inspection reports. Items presented as information include recycling/HHW events and a building inspection contract.

• Data Center Moratorium — item presented for action/motion
• Building Inspection Contract — presented as information
• Monthly Construction Permit Reports — presented for action
• Enforcement Inspection Report and updates — presented for action
• IEPA Inspection Reports — presented for action

Sub-Hiring Committee

The LaSalle County Sub-Hiring Committee will hold an executive session to interview candidates for the Nursing Home Administrator position. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for nursing home administrator interviews

Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules

The committee will consider a resolution amending the LaSalle County Board Rules and vote on several appointments and reappointments to the Board of Review and local fire protection districts.

• Resolution amending LaSalle County Board Rules
• Appointment of Ben Dolder and Joe McConville to the LaSalle County Board of Review
• Reappointment of Paul Brennan as Trustee of the Sheridan Community Fire Protection District
• Appointment of John Glascock, James Essl, and Martin Wiesbrock to the Leonore Fire Protection District

Health Department Board

The LaSalle County Health Department Board will meet to discuss investigations into illegal sewage discharges. The board will also consider approval of the Department of Human Services FY 25 Report and the payment of monthly bills.

• Presentation on investigations into illegal sewage discharges
• Approval of Department of Human Services FY 25 Report
• Payment of monthly bills
• Executive session regarding employee appointment, compensation, or discipline

The Board of Health approved the meeting agenda, the March 2026 minutes, and the payment of April 2026 bills. The Board also approved the Department of Human Services FY 25 Report. An executive session was held regarding employee matters.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of April 2026 bills (unanimous)
• Approved Department of Human Services FY 25 Report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session regarding employee matters (unanimous)

Finance & Fee Committee

The Finance & Fee Committee will consider a refund of County Clerk fees assessed for late Statements of Economic Interest and review the results of the 2025 External Audit. The audit discussion includes county financial policies and controls, and roles and responsibilities for the committee, Finance Director, Auditor, and a proposed Chief Deputy Auditor.

• Refund of County Clerk fees for late Statements of Economic Interest
• Results of the 2025 External Audit
• Review of county financial policies and controls
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities for Finance Committee, Finance Director, and Auditor
• Proposal to add a Chief Deputy Auditor

The Finance & Fee Committee approved changes to wind and solar energy storage fees and authorized the refund of all late Statement of Economic Interest fees. The committee also voted to begin the Chief Deputy Auditor position immediately using auditor payroll funds.

• Dispensed previous meeting minutes (Aye=All)
• Accepted wind and solar energy storage fee changes for ZBA forwarding (Aye=All)
• Approved refund of all late County Clerk economic interest fees to citizens (Aye=All)
• Authorized immediate start of Chief Deputy Auditor position using auditor payroll line (Aye=All)

Salary & Labor Committee

The Salary & Labor Committee will meet to review a 457B plan, discuss a nursing home RN wage increase, and approve bills. The meeting includes motions to approve minutes and remote attendance.

• Review of 457B Plan by LPL Financial
• Discussion on Nursing Home RN Wage Rate Increase
• Approval of Chief Deputy Auditor job creation and compensation
• Discussion on Annual Non-Union wage increase for 12/1/2026
• Approval of Payment of Bills

The committee approved the creation of a Chief Deputy Auditor position with a $60,000 annual salary. A 3% wage increase for non-union employees was also approved to begin December 1, 2026. Discussions regarding nursing home RN and PRN wages were tabled until the June meeting.

• Approved remote attendance for Joe Oscepinski
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Tabled Nursing Home RN wage discussion until June
• Approved creation of Chief Deputy Auditor position with $60,000 annual salary
• Approved 3% increase for non-union employees effective 12/1/2026
• Approved payment of bills totaling $715,388.00
• Accepted review of executive session minutes

Law & Justice Committee

The LaSalle County Law & Justice Committee will consider approval of budget bills for the State's Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary-Probation, and Detention Home. The committee also plans to hold an executive session on security procedures and discuss bailiff/court security positions. The meeting includes reports from each department and a citizens' comment period.

• Approval of FY2025-2026 budget bills for multiple justice offices
• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8) on security procedures and personnel/equipment for safety
• Discussion of bailiff and court security positions
• Citizens' comment period
• Motion to approve remote attendance per Resolution #23-53

County Property Committee

The County Property Committee will consider budget items for parks and courthouses, review current bill reports, and discuss capital assets. A new bid for the Assessor Office upgrade will be opened on June 12 with a submission deadline of June 11. The committee will also address mowing services for the governmental complex.

• Review and approval of 2025-2026 budget bills for Parks – Memorial - Cemetery
• Review and approval of 2025-2026 budget bills for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds
• Capital asset review and approval for courthouse and jail projects
• Assessor Office upgrade bid – open June 12, due June 11
• Mowing services contract for the Governmental Complex

The County Property Committee approved a request to seek Full Board approval for bidding on the Downtown Courthouse generator. The committee also voted to have the maintenance department handle mowing at the governmental complex instead of using contractors.

• Dispensed previous meeting minutes (Aye=All)
• Approved Parks bill #2026 001-036 for $2,061.68 (Aye=All)
• Approved Courthouse & Jail bills #2026-001-029 ($78,813.59) and #2026-028-000 ($0.00) (Aye=All)
• Approved request to go to Full Board for Downtown Courthouse generator bidding (Motion carried)
• Approved maintenance department to maintain grounds at the governmental complex (Aye=4, Nay=2)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye=All)

Insurance Trust Committee

The LaSalle County Insurance Trust Committee will meet to consider several financial actions, including accepting the 2025 audit from Mack & Associates, approving a financial policy, and recommending recapitalization of the trust. The board will also review monthly reports from Nugent Consulting and may enter closed session to discuss litigation, reserves, or collective bargaining.

• Accept and place on file Audit 2025 from Mack & Associates
• Acceptance/Approval of Financial Policy
• Approve and recommend to Finance the recapitalization of Insurance Trust
• Monthly Financial Variance, Trend Analysis & Claim Reports
• Possible executive session for litigation, reserves, or negotiations (5 ILCS 120/2(c))

The Board approved several monthly service invoices and the April 16, 2026, meeting minutes. The 2025 audit was presented as a clean audit with an improved net position. Financial policy revisions were discussed and will be presented for approval at the June meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and placed monthly reports on file (unanimous)
• Approved $7,112.50 CCMSI invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $270 CCMSI run off fees (unanimous)
• Approved $110,591.25 ICRMT insurance premium installment (unanimous)
• Approved $8,900 Nugent Consulting quarterly fee (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The LaSalle County Highway Committee will consider awarding bids for rock salt, skip patching, culvert replacement on County Highway 15, and several township road improvements. The committee will also approve utility permits, review surplus equipment auction results, and discuss portable speed monitoring signs and a special event permit for the Streator YMCA 5K.

• Award of 2026 rock salt bid
• Letting/award for culvert replacement on County Highway 15 (25-00879-00-DR)
• Letting/award for Cape Seal on Northville Township (26-23099-08-GM)
• Letting/award for HMA widening on N 46th Road in Mendota Township (26-19422-99-WR)
• Motion to forward travel expenses for Maryann Kettman to full board

The Highway Committee approved various construction awards for salt, skip patching, and township road projects. The committee also authorized utility permits and forwarded travel expenses to the full board.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (aye vote)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $499,829.50 (aye vote)
• Approved Utility and Boring Permits (aye vote)
• Awarded 2026 Rock Salt to Compass Minerals America for $159,168.00 (aye vote)
• Awarded 2026 Skip Patch to Universal Asphalt for $244,881.94 (aye vote)
• Awarded County Highway 15 Culvert Replacement to D. Construction for $114,353.28 (aye vote)
• Awarded Grand Rapids Township FOB Gravel to Amrize for $80,000.00 (aye vote)
• Awarded Groveland Township Aggregate Surface to Illinois Valley Excavating for $196,183.05 (aye vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The LaSalle County Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three variance and special use requests and consider proposed text amendments regarding wind, solar, and other zoning topics. The public may provide comments during a designated session.

• Hear variance request for an Accessory Dwelling Unit over 900 SF (2033 N 35th Rd)
• Hear special use request for a Home Occupation in an Accessory Building (1271 E 3rd Rd)
• Consider text amendments for Commercial Wind and Solar Energy Facilities
• Consider text amendments for Guest Accommodations, Campgrounds, and Fee changes
• Public Voice session with 3-minute time limit per speaker

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval for multiple land use petitions and proposed updates to the County Zoning Ordinance. The text amendments include changes regarding wind, solar, and energy storage facilities.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of accessory dwelling unit variance for Estate of Louise E. Keith/Archie S. Keith (5-0)
• Recommended approval of home occupation special use for Joseph Freitag (5-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from A1 to I1 for AAC Farms of Hennepin, LLC (5-0)
• Recommended approval of proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as amended (unanimous)

Taxes, Election & Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee

The Taxes, Election & GIS Committee will consider a motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53, decide whether to approve or dispense the minutes from the previous meeting, and review the 2025-2026 budget reports for the Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, GIS, and the Assessments Board of Review. Citizen comment and a discussion of Senate and House bills are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Approval or dispense of previous meeting minutes
• Review of 2025-2026 budget reports for the Treasurer
• Review of 2025-2026 budget reports for the County Clerk
• Review of 2025-2026 budget reports for the Recorder of Deeds

The committee approved several sets of departmental bills for the Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, GIS, and Assessment Board of Review. Various department reports were also accepted and placed on file.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved Treasurer bills totaling $1,620.00 and $0.00
• Approved County Clerk bills totaling $109,268.76, $0.00, $879.93, and $587.50
• Accepted County Clerk monthly report and placed it on file
• Approved Recorder of Deeds bills totaling $13,354.98 and $0.00
• Accepted Recorder of Deeds report and placed it on file
• Approved GIS bills totaling $15,698.00
• Approved GIS department report and placed it on file

Tourism Committee

The Tourism Committee will meet to approve bills for the 2025-2026 budget. Members will discuss updates regarding the Heritage Corridor, marketing, and the development of trails and parking on acquired land.

• Approval of 2025-2026 budget bills
• Development of trails and parking at acquired land
• Visitor Guide Distribution E-Blast approval
• LaSalle County Tourism Guidelines
• Review of Senate and House Bills

The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously. It then approved tourism‑related bills totaling $34,600.00 with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays and one abstention. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tourism bills totaling $34,600.00 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

This meeting of the Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee consists of procedural motions to approve remote attendance and dispense with prior minutes, with no substantive agenda items listed. The Nursing Home Administrator is scheduled to appear but no specific report or action is noted.

• Motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53
• Motion to dispense with prior committee minutes
• Appearance by Nursing Home Administrator (no details provided)

County Board

The Board will consider the 2025 LaSalle County Financial Audit and vote on several special use permits for residential and business expansions. The meeting also includes decisions on county official salaries and a contract for the jail chiller replacement.

• Review of 2025 LaSalle County Financial Audit by Mack & Assoc.
• Special use requests for 717 N Main (Earlville), 448 N 33rd (LaSalle), 2118 N 24th Rd (Marseilles), 3550 N Rt 71 (Marseilles), 2588 N 3501st Rd (Marseilles), and 2033 N 35th Rd (Ottawa)
• Resolution to establish salaries for the LaSalle County Clerk and Treasurer
• Resolution approving contract for LaSalle County Jail chiller replacement
• Ordinance authorizing disposal of personal property owned by LaSalle County

The board approved the American Rescue Plan Bills and placed the 2025 county audit on file. It approved eight special‑use permit ordinances, several resolutions including extensions of the LandComp landfill agreement and the IEPA delegation, a property lease, salary and stipend settings for the clerk and treasurer, and out‑of‑state travel expenses. The board also approved a $1,015,400 contract to replace the county jail chiller. All motions passed by voice or roll‑call votes, typically 27 ayes with 2 members absent unless otherwise noted.

• Approved American Rescue Plan Bills (27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved placement of 2025 annual financial audit on file (27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved eight special‑use permit ordinances (26‑45: 26 ayes, 1 abstain, 2 absent; others: 27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved extension of LandComp landfill service agreement (27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved extension of IEPA intergovernmental delegation agreement (27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved lease with Rakesh Garg for 4231 Progress Blvd, Peru (27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved $1,015,400 contract for jail chiller replacement (26 ayes, 1 abstain, 2 absent)
• Approved salary and stipend resolution for County Clerk and Treasurer (27 ayes, 2 absent)

Finance & Fee Committee

The Finance & TIF Committee will meet to discuss a recruitment service for a Nursing Home Administrator. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Recruitment service for Nursing Home Administrator

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the dispensing of the previous month’s minutes. It also approved payment to Med Best for nursing‑home administrator recruitment services, to be funded from the emergency account (001‑044‑599001). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Dispensed previous month meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Med Best for nursing home recruitment services (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Circuit Wide Probation Committee

This meeting of the Circuit Wide Probation Committee covers standard business: approving previous minutes, receiving department statistics and reports, and voting to approve bills for the circuit. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to approve bills for the Circuit
• Department statistics and reports
• County issues and legislation discussions

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also approved the circuit bills and the monthly report. The meeting was adjourned to June 10, 2026.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Ayes=All, Nay=None)
• Approved circuit bills (Ayes=All, Nay=None)
• Approved monthly report (Ayes=All, Nay=None)
• Adjourned meeting to June 10, 2026 (Ayes=All, Nay=None)

Health & Safety Committee

The Health & Safety Committee will review a report on Workers’ Compensation incidents for the current fiscal year, comparing claim numbers to the prior year. The report shows zero claims in April 2026 versus one in April 2025, and a total of eight year‑to‑date claims for 2026 compared with seven in 2025. The committee will also discuss safety concerns, a “Find It, Fix It Friday” initiative, and a respectful work environment training topic.

• Workers’ Compensation incidents report: 0 April 2026 claims, 1 April 2025 claim
• Fiscal year‑to‑date claims: 8 in 2026, 7 in 2025
• Safety Concern Submissions
• Find It, Fix It Friday program
• Monthly safety/training topic: Respectful Work Environment

The Health & Safety Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 13, 2026 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Finance & Fee Committee

The LaSalle County Finance & TIF Committee will review and vote on the 2025‑2026 budget bills and related financial reports. It will discuss fee changes for wind solar energy storage and forward the 2025 financial audit to the full board. The meeting also includes TIF annual review reports and a motion to allow remote attendance under Resolution #23-53.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Review and motion to approve 2025‑2026 budget bills
• Fee changes – wind solar energy storage
• Motion to forward the 2025 financial audit to the full board
• TIF annual review meetings and reports

The committee accepted the proposed fee changes for wind and solar energy storage and forwarded them to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It approved the 2025‑2026 audit and sent it to the full board. Bills for accounts 2026‑001‑044 ($57,503.04) and 2026‑001‑004 ($45.47) were approved. The Finance Director’s last day was noted as 5/12/26 and the committee moved to start the replacement process. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved fee changes for wind and solar energy storage and forwarded to ZBA (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 finance audit and forwarded to Full Board (unanimous)
• Approved bill 2026‑001‑044 for $57,503.04 (unanimous)
• Approved bill 2026‑001‑004 for $45.47 (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly auditor report and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved process to find replacement for Finance Director Davis Sweeney (unanimous)
• Approved prior month meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

The LaSalle County Nursing Home and VAC Committee will review and approve budgets and bills for both the nursing home and Veterans Assistance Commission. Agenda items include a capital asset review, a business assessment presentation for the nursing home, and discussion of wages, compensation, and maintenance requests. The committee will also consider renewal of the VAC office lease.

• Capital asset review and approval
• VAC office lease renewal discussion
• Nursing home business assessment presentation
• Wages/compensation review for nursing home
• Maintenance requests for nursing home

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the previous Nursing Home and VAC meeting. It also approved VAC bills totaling $14,322.93 and accepted the VAC office lease agreement to be sent to the full board. Nursing Home bills of $257,944.24 (plus $18,515.45 hand‑drawn) were approved, as was the Nursing Home management report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior Nursing Home & VAC minutes – Aye=All, Nay=None
• Approved VAC bills $14,322.93 (020-000) – Aye=All, Nay=None
• Accepted VAC office lease agreement and will forward to Full Board – Aye=All, Nay=None
• Approved Nursing Home bills $257,944.24 and $18,515.45 hand‑drawn – Aye=All, Nay=None
• Approved Nursing Home management report – Aye=All, Nay=None
• Adjourned meeting – Aye=All, Nay=None

County Property Committee

The LaSalle County Property Committee meeting on May 8, 2026 will address several agenda items. Members will vote on a motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 and approve the previous month's minutes. The committee will review and approve the 2025‑2026 budgets for the Parks‑Memorial‑Cemetery division and for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds, including capital asset approvals. A new ordinance authorizing the disposal of personal property owned by LaSalle County will be considered.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Approval of previous month’s County Property Committee minutes
• Review and approval of the 2025‑2026 budget for Parks – Memorial – Cemetery
• Review and approval of the 2025‑2026 budget and capital assets for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds
• Ordinance authorizing disposal of personal property owned by LaSalle County

The committee approved the previous month’s meeting minutes. It authorized a Parks budget bill of $4,164.44 and Courthouse & Jail budget bills totaling $145,135.34. An ordinance to dispose of personal property owned by LaSalle County was adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous month’s meeting minutes (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Parks budget bill 2026‑001‑036 for $4,164.44 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Courthouse & Jail budget bills 2026‑001‑029 for $118,206.59 and 2026‑028‑000 for $26,928.75 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved ordinance authorizing disposal of personal property owned by LaSalle County (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye=All, Nay=None)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review and approve bills for the Sheriff, Coroner, and EMA budgets for 2025-2026. New business includes a jail medical contract, bailiff/court security arrangements, and out-of-state travel expenses over $1,000 requiring committee approval. An executive session is planned for security procedures.

• Jail medical contract approval
• Out-of-state travel and expense over $1,000 for Jail (Ordinance #23-97)
• Executive session on security procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8))
• Budget bill reports and approvals for Sheriff, Coroner, EMA
• Bailiff/court security discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It then approved a series of department bills totaling over $1 million for the Sheriff, Coroner, and EMA, and accepted out‑of‑state travel requests for Jackie Underhill and Mark Larson, forwarding them to the full board. An executive session on security procedures was held and later reopened to the public, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff department bills totaling $1,018,? (multiple line items) (unanimous)
• Approved Coroner department bills totaling $87,? (multiple line items) (unanimous)
• Approved EMA department bills totaling $11,? (multiple line items) (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Jackie Underhill and forwarded to full board (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Mark Larson and forwarded to full board (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session on security procedures (unanimous)
• Moved from executive session back to open session (unanimous)

Land Use & Oversite Committee

The Land Use & Oversight Committee will consider several agenda items, including the approval of the LandComp Memorandum of Agreement. The committee will also vote on an extension of the intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and a Host Benefit Fee rate adjustment related to the county landfill. Additional items include review of the 2025‑2026 budget bill approvals, the landfill quarterly/annual report, and discussion of the building inspection contract.

• Approve the LandComp Memorandum of Agreement
• Approve the IEPA Intergovernmental Agreement Extension
• Approve Host Benefit Fee Rate Adjustment for the landfill
• Review and approve 2025‑2026 budget bills and building inspection contract
• Review landfill quarterly/annual report and inspection findings

The Land Use & Oversight Committee approved several items, including the quarterly landfill audit report and host fee calculation, and placed various inspection and construction reports on file. It voted to extend the LandComp Memorandum of Agreement by six months to allow more time for negotiation. All motions were carried with no votes against and members Miller and Aussem absent.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted corrected Host Benefit Fee calculation (motion carried)
• Approved landfill quarterly/annual audit report and placed on file (motion carried)
• Recommended landfill inspection reports be placed on file (motion carried)
• Extended LandComp Memorandum of Agreement by six months (motion carried)
• Accepted IEPA Intergovernmental Agreement extension and sent to full board (motion carried)
• Approved bills totaling $18,130.10 (motion carried)
• Placed monthly construction permit, enforcement, and IEPA inspection reports on file (motion carried)

Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules

The LaSalle County Committee on Appointments and Legislation & Rules will meet to consider reappointments to the Somonauk Community Fire Protection District and the LaSalle County Housing Authority. The committee will also discuss board rules under new business, though no specifics are listed. The meeting includes procedural items such as approving minutes and citizen comments.

• Reappointment of Alex Marshall to Somonauk Community Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of Robert Jakupcak to LaSalle County Housing Authority
• Discussion of board rules under Legislation & Rules new business

The Committee on Appointment and Legislation & Rules approved remote attendance for a member and adopted the previous meeting's minutes. It then approved the reappointment of Alex Marshall to the Somonauk Community Fire Protection District and Robert Jakupcak to the LaSalle County Housing Authority, forwarding both to the full board. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved remote attendance for Mr. Oscepinski (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Reappointed Alex Marshall to Somonauk Community Fire Protection District, forwarded to full board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robert Jakupcak to LaSalle County Housing Authority, forwarded to full board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

IT & Central Services Committee

The IT & Central Services Committee will consider a motion to allow out-of-state travel and related expenses that exceed the $1,000 limit set by Ordinance #23‑97 (dated April 13, 2023). The committee will also review the 2025‑2026 budget, approve current bill reports, and hear reports from the Central Services and IT departments. An executive session will address security procedures under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)8.

• Motion to approve out-of-state travel expenses over $1,000 per Ordinance #23‑97
• Review and approval of the 2025‑2026 Central Services budget
• Approval of current bill reports for Central Services
• IT Department report
• Executive session on security procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)8)

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and placed both the Central Services and IT monthly reports on file. It authorized payment of $21,548.97 for Central Services bills and $78,353.31 (plus $11,872.06) for IT bills. The board also approved an out‑of‑state travel request exceeding $1,000 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Central Services bills of $21,548.97 (unanimous)
• Approved IT bills of $78,353.31 and $11,872.06 (unanimous)
• Placed Central Services monthly report on file (unanimous)
• Placed IT monthly report on file (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel expense over $1,000 and forwarded to Full Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Law & Justice Committee

The Law & Justice Committee will vote on the 2025‑2026 budget bills for the State’s Attorney Office, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary‑Probation and Detention Home. It will also consider a motion to allow remote attendance under Resolution #23‑53 and hear citizen comments. Standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of the previous meeting minutes are included.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for the State’s Attorney Office
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for the Public Defender Office
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for the Circuit Clerk
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for Judiciary‑Probation and Detention Home

The Law & Justice Committee approved remote attendance via Resolution #23‑53 and adopted the minutes from the prior meeting. It then approved FY 2025‑2026 budget bills for the State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary‑Probation, and Detention Home, each motion carrying unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after all items were completed.

• Approved remote attendance for Joe Oscepinski via Resolution #23‑53 (Aye=All, Nay=None) – Motion carried
• Approved the previous meeting minutes as presented (Aye=All, Nay=None) – Motion carried
• Approved State Attorney FY 2025‑2026 bills ($14,224.40, $6,947.87, $13,345.00, others $0.00) (Aye=All, Nay=None) – Motion carried
• Approved Public Defender FY 2025‑2026 bills ($69.08, $678.47, $0.00) (Aye=All, Nay=None) – Motion carried
• Approved Circuit Clerk FY 2025‑2026 bills (e.g., $7,823.68, $402.49, $16,576.38, $302.25, $710.00) (Aye=All, Nay=None) – Motion carried
• Approved Judiciary‑Probation FY 2025‑2026 bills (e.g., $37,722.07, $81,496.63, $53,618.89, $1,500.00) (Aye=All, Nay=None) – Motion carried
• Approved Detention Home FY 2025‑2026 bills ($11,872.46, $6,292.13) (Aye=All, Nay=None) – Motion carried
• Adjourned the meeting (Aye=All, Nay=None) – Motion carried

County Property Committee

The County Property Committee will review budgets, approve bills, and discuss old business on parks and county buildings. New business includes a resolution to approve a contract for jail chiller replacement and motions to approve lettings for EMA and Coroner parking lots, as well as a mowing contract.

• Resolution approving contract for LaSalle County Jail Chiller Replacement
• Motion to approve letting for the EMA Parking Lot
• Motion to approve letting for the Coroner Parking Lot
• Mowing Contract
• Amending Park Rules & Regulations (discussion)

The committee approved a contract for the LaSalle County Jail chiller replacement and lettings to replace the EMA and Coroner parking lots. It also approved several bills totaling $45.47, $13,717.36 and $30,660.50. The previous meeting minutes were dispensed and the Parks budget bill for $1,857.42 was approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved contract for LaSalle County Jail chiller replacement (unanimous)
• Approved letting for EMA Parking Lot to Universal Asphalt $28,384.02 (unanimous)
• Approved letting for Coroner Parking Lot to Advanced Asphalt $48,358.60 (unanimous)
• Approved Parks budget bill $1,857.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse & Jail budget bills $13,717.36 and $30,660.50 (unanimous)
• Dispensed previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Mowing contract discussion deferred to next meeting

Health Insurance Committee

The LaSalle County Health Insurance Committee will consider several actions, including accepting the Q1 2026 health insurance reports and approving an eHealth screening event and its agreement changes. The primary decision is a motion to recommend approval of out-of-state travel and related expenses that exceed $1,000, as referenced in Ordinance #23-97. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and a citizen comment period.

• Accept and place on file the Q1 2026 Health Insurance Report(s)
• Approve the eHealth Screening Event and related agreement amendments
• Recommend approval of out-of-state travel and expenses over $1,000 per Ordinance #23-97
• Motion to approve remote attendance per Resolution #23-53
• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)

The Insurance Committee approved remote attendance for James Bailey via WebEx. It approved the minutes from the January 29 2026 meeting. It authorized payment of prepaid insurance bills of $20,362.53 (001‑045), $72,270.58 (016‑000), $3,330,850.96 (098‑000) and $850,799.88 (004‑000). The committee also accepted the Blue Cross Blue Shield report, approved an amended eHealth agreement, and forwarded a request for out‑of‑state travel expense over $1,000 for HR Director Melissa Pilch to the full County Board.

• Approved remote attendance for James Bailey (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 29 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of prepaid bills $20,362.53 (001‑045), $72,270.58 (016‑000), $3,330,850.96 (098‑000), $850,799.88 (004‑000) (unanimous)
• Accepted Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois report Jan‑Mar 2026 and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved amended agreement with eHealth (travel expense amendments) (unanimous)
• Forwarded approval request for out‑of‑state travel expense >$1,000 for HR Director Melissa Pilch to Full County Board (unanimous)

Health Department Board

The Board of Health will meet to approve monthly bills and review the Board of Health Bylaws. The agenda includes a special presentation regarding TB investigations and reports from the administration and health divisions.

• Payment of monthly bills
• Special presentation on TB investigations
• Review and approval of Board of Health Bylaws

The Board unanimously approved the updated Board of Health bylaws after first removing them from the table for review. Earlier motions to approve the agenda, accept the March minutes, and approve payment of March bills also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned without new business.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of March 2026 bills (unanimous)
• Removed Board of Health bylaws from table for review (unanimous)
• Approved updated Board of Health bylaws (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Salary & Labor Committee

The LaSalle County Salary & Labor Committee will consider setting salaries for the County Clerk and Treasurer. The agenda also includes multiple executive sessions to discuss discretionary leave at the Nursing Home, part-time clerical compensation at the Detention Home, and collective bargaining matters, as well as a review of past executive session minutes. Routine items include approval of previous minutes, citizen comment, and payment of bills.

• Elected Officials – County Clerk and Treasurer salary setting
• Executive Session – Nursing Home discretionary leave
• Executive Session – Detention Home PT Clerical compensation
• Executive Session – Collective bargaining matters
• Executive Session – Review of Executive Session Minutes

The Salary & Labor Committee approved remote attendance for a participant and adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. It set a 3% yearly salary increase for the County Clerk and Treasurer for the upcoming four‑year term and forwarded the recommendation to the full board. The committee also approved discretionary leave for a nursing home employee, PT clerical compensation at the Detention Home, and payment of three bills totaling about $1.21 million, then adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance for Joe Oscepinski (all Ayes)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (all Ayes)
• Approved 3% annual salary increase for County Clerk and Treasurer for a 4‑year term (all Ayes)
• Approved 30‑day discretionary leave for Nursing Home employee (all Ayes)
• Approved PT clerical compensation in the Detention Home (all Ayes)
• Approved payment of bills $3,901.38, $208,474.89, and $1,001,298.77 (all Ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting (all Ayes)

Taxes, Election & Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee

The Taxes, Election & GIS Committee will review 2025-2026 budget bill reports for multiple departments. The body will consider resolutions regarding a tax sale certificate and a defaulted redemption for two parcels in Bruce Township.

• Resolution: Tax Sale Certificate for Parcel 33-36-404-003, Bruce Township
• Resolution: Defaulted Redemption/Conveyance for Parcel 33-23-304-022, Bruce Township
• Review and approval of 2025-2026 budget bills for Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, GIS, and Board of Review

The Taxes, Election & GIS Committee approved the previous meeting minutes and accepted two resolutions: a Tax Sale Certificate for parcel 33‑36‑404‑003 and a Defaulted Redemption for parcel 33‑23‑304‑022, forwarding both to the Full Board. The committee also approved numerous departmental bills totaling several hundred dollars and placed all department reports on file before adjourning.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Tax Sale Certificate for parcel 33‑36‑404‑003 (motion carried)
• Accepted Defaulted Redemption for parcel 33‑23‑304‑022 (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer bills: $152.44 (Dept 001‑043) and $328.54 (hand‑drawn) (motion carried)
• Approved County Clerk bills: $24,850.57 (Dept 001‑050), $837.00 (Dept 027‑000) (motion carried)
• Approved Recorder of Deeds bills: $10,697.18 (Dept 022‑000) and $60,511.50 (Dept 001‑039) (motion carried)
• Approved GIS bill: -$15,698.00 (Dept 035‑000) (motion carried)
• Approved Assessment‑Board of Review bills: $299.54 (Dept 001‑015) and $1,384.28 (Dept 001‑049) (motion carried)

County Board

The LaSalle County Board Committee of the Whole will discuss multiple items including developing a policy on data centers, the nursing home and its administrator, the downtown courthouse generator project, and I-fiber funds. No formal votes are expected; discussion will inform future board action.

• Developing a county policy on data centers
• Nursing home operations and administrator
• Downtown Courthouse Generator project
• I-fiber funds allocation
• Issues with hiring department directors and administrators

The La Salle County Board approved remote attendance for Joseph Oscepinski under resolution 23-53. It also approved the mileage and per diem roll call and the minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed nursing home administration, the downtown courthouse generator, iFiber funds, data‑center policy, and other topics.

• Approved remote attendance for Joseph Oscepinski (27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved mileage and per diem roll call (27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes from May 29, 2024 (27 ayes, 2 absent)
• Motion to adjourn carried (27 ayes, 2 absent)

Tourism Committee

The LaSalle County Tourism Committee will consider approval of bills for the 2025-2026 budget, receive a presentation on hotel owner operational taxes, and discuss a tourism funding request due May 15th. Old business includes updates on trail and parking development at acquired land, visitor guide distribution, and social media guidelines.

• Approval of bills for 2025-2026 budget
• Hotel Owner Operational Tax Presentation
• Tourism Funding Request (due May 15th)
• Development of trails and parking at acquired land
• E-blast approval for marketing updates

The committee approved the corrected minutes of the previous meeting. It approved a billboard and social media effort for Painted Wings and Wild Things, a $20,000 funding request for the Village of Utica collaboration, and a marketing campaign for the Starved Rock Summer 2026 project. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Painted Wings and Wild Things billboard and social media (Aye=Five, Nay=None, Abstain=1)
• Approved $20,000 Village of Utica, Starved Rock and Heritage Corridor collaboration (Aye=Five, Nay=None, Abstain=1)
• Approved Starved Rock Summer 2026 rack card, billboard, social media and other items (Aye=Five, Nay=None, Abstain=1)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye=All, Nay=None)

Insurance Trust Committee

The committee will review monthly financial variance, trend analysis, and claim reports. The board is also scheduled to approve monthly requisitions and hold an executive session regarding litigation and claims.

• Monthly Financial Variance, Trend Analysis & Claim Reports
• Monthly requisitions approval
• Reports from Nugent Consulting
• Executive session on pending litigation and settlement of claims

The committee unanimously approved the March 19 meeting minutes and accepted the monthly financial reports. Members entered and exited an executive session by unanimous vote. The board also approved payments for multiple invoices, including a $110,591.25 ICRMT insurance premium installment and several smaller vendor invoices.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed monthly financial and other reports (unanimous)
• Approved $7,112.50 CCMSI invoice for third‑party administration services (unanimous)
• Approved $270 CCMSI invoice for run‑off fees (unanimous)
• Approved $110,591.25 ICRMT invoice for May insurance premium installment (unanimous)
• Approved $366 equipment floater audit payment to Marsh McLennan (unanimous)
• Approved $5,305 Mack & Associates audit invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 reimbursement to CNA for claim deductible (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The LaSalle County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on six special use permit applications. Items include accessory dwelling unit replacements, a home occupation in an accessory building, a lot variance, a kennel expansion, and a new accessory dwelling unit. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube.

• 26-06 SU: Replace accessory dwelling unit at 717 N Main, Earlville (Earl Twp)
• 26-07 SU: Home occupation in accessory building at 448 N 33rd, LaSalle (Dimmick Twp)
• 26-08 SU: Lot less than 35 acres in A-1 at 2118 N 24th Rd, Marseilles (Grand Rapids Twp)
• 26-09 SU: Kennel expansion at 3550 N Rt 71, Marseilles (Miller Twp)
• 26-10 SU: New accessory dwelling unit at 2588 N 3501st Rd, Marseilles (Miller Twp)

The LaSalle County Zoning Board of Appeals approved the March 18 meeting minutes and voted to recommend approval of six petitions covering accessory dwelling units, a home occupation, a kennel expansion, and a lot‑size variance. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies. The board adjourned at 6:10 PM.

• Approve March 18, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Recommend approval of Petition 26-06 (Replace Accessory Dwelling Unit) (4-1)
• Recommend approval of Petition 26-07 (Home Occupation in Accessory Building) (4-1)
• Recommend approval of Petition 26-08 (Lot less than 35 Acres in A‑1) (5-0)
• Recommend approval of Petition 26-09 (Kennel Expansion) (5-0)
• Recommend approval of Petition 26-10 (New Accessory Dwelling Unit) (3-2)
• Recommend approval of Petition 26-11 with condition to remove existing mobile home (4-1)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Highway Committee

The LaSalle County Highway Committee will consider awarding several construction contracts, including precast concrete box culverts, aggregate shoulders, asphalt resurfacing, and parking lot projects in multiple townships. The committee will also discuss approval of utility permits, repairs to Truck #166, purchase of a new loader and angle broom, and additional speed monitoring signs for the Village of Dana. Previous meeting minutes and monthly bills will be reviewed.

• Letting/Award 24-16874-00-DR: Precast Concrete Box Culvert & End Sections
• Letting/Award 26-00000-03-GM: 2026 Aggregate Shoulders
• Letting/Award 26-00418-00-PK: EMA Parking Lot
• Letting/Award 26-00419-00-PK: Forensic Center Parking Lot
• Concur on purchase of a new loader and angle broom for backhoe

The Highway Committee approved a series of let‑awards for road work, including a $151,479.19 contract for E 14th Road resurfacing. It also approved utility and boring permits, monthly bills totaling $108,347.14, and purchases of a loader and an angle broom. All actions were carried by an aye vote.

• Approved utility and boring permits for Surf Air Wireless and Surf Broadband (aye vote)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $108,347.14 (aye vote)
• Awarded Precast Culvert Box to McCann Concrete for $56,850.00 (aye vote)
• Awarded 2026 Aggregate Shoulders to Universal Asphalt for $119,765.60 (aye vote)
• Awarded EMA Parking Lot to Universal Asphalt for $28,384.02 (aye vote)
• Awarded Forensic Center Parking Lot to Advanced Asphalt for $48,358.60 (aye vote)
• Awarded E 14th Road HMA resurfacing to Advanced Asphalt for $151,479.19 (aye vote)
• Approved purchase of a John Deere loader for $187,000.00 (aye vote)

Finance & Fee Committee

The LaSalle County Finance & TIF Committee will review and vote on the 2025‑2026 budget, including motions to approve the budget bills and any amendments. The meeting also includes department reports, a TIF annual review, audit updates, and discussion of finance policy items such as the Coroner office fence projects, EMR kits for public safety, a jail medical contract consultant, and out‑of‑state travel expenses over $1,000. A motion to allow remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 will also be considered. The agenda provides time for citizen comment before adjournment.

• Motion to approve bills for the 2025‑2026 budget
• Motion to approve out‑of‑state travel and expense requests over $1,000 per Ordinance #23-97
• Discussion of Coroner office privacy fence, awning, and security fence projects
• Review of EMR kits for public safety
• Consideration of a jail medical contract consultant

The LaSalle County Finance & TIF Committee approved the previous meeting minutes and several bill payments unanimously. It also approved a $55,000 allocation for the University of Illinois budget, a $25,500 coroner fence project (3‑2 vote), and purchases of EMR kits ($37,000), a jail medical contract consultant ($40,000), and out‑of‑state travel for the Finance Director, all unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills 2026‑001‑044 ($26,688.70) and 2026‑001‑004 ($73.66) (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly audit report and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 University of Illinois budget request (unanimous)
• Approved $25,500 coroner fence/awning/security fence payment from Public Safety (3‑2 vote)
• Approved purchase of EMR kits for deputies, $37,000 from Public Safety (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 consultant contract for Jail Medical Contract (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel expense for Finance Director (unanimous)

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

The Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee will consider motions to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 and to approve prior meeting minutes. It will review and approve budget items and bill reports for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year for the ROE Superintendent of Schools, School Service, VAC, and the LaSalle County Nursing Home. The committee will also discuss VAC employee salaries and review capital asset requests.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Motion to approve prior committee minutes
• Review and approval of 2025‑2026 budget and bill reports for ROE Superintendent of Schools
• Review and approval of 2025‑2026 budget and bill reports for VAC, including discussion of employee salaries
• Capital asset review and approval

The committee unanimously approved the Nursing Home & VAC minutes from the previous meeting. It also approved several budget items, including Regional Superintendent of Schools bills of $25,132.57, School Services & Health Department bills of $84.75, and VAC bills of $12,170.94. The Nursing Home bills totaling $308,237.66 and $39,260.73 were approved, along with the Nursing Home management report. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior Nursing Home & VAC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Regional Superintendent of Schools bills $25,132.57 (unanimous)
• Approved School Services & Health Department bills $84.75 (unanimous)
• Approved School Health monthly and quarterly reports (unanimous)
• Approved VAC bills $12,170.94 (unanimous)
• Approved Nursing Home bills $308,237.66 and $39,260.73 (unanimous)
• Approved Nursing Home management report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Property Committee

The LaSalle County Property Committee will consider its 2025‑2026 budgets for Parks and for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds, and will review capital assets. A motion will be made to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23‑53. The committee will open the bid for the Jail Chiller Replacement, which was due on April 9. Minutes from previous meetings will also be approved or dispensed.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Review and approval of the 2025‑2026 Parks budget
• Review and approval of the 2025‑2026 Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds budget
• Capital asset review and approval for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds
• Bid opening for the Jail Chiller Replacement (bid due April 9, opening April 10)

The County Property Committee approved the prior month's meeting minutes. It approved a Parks budget bill for $3,168.23. It approved three Courthouse & Jail budget bills totaling $72,103.57, $77,918.00 and $31,901.65. The meeting was then adjourned, with all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved previous month minutes (all aye, no nay)
• Approved Parks budget bill $3,168.23 (all aye, no nay)
• Approved Courthouse & Jail budget bills $72,103.57, $77,918.00, $31,901.65 (all aye, no nay)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye, no nay)

County Property Committee

The County Property Committee will meet to discuss an ordinance regarding park rules and regulations. The agenda also includes standard procedural items and citizen comments.

• Proposed ordinance amending Park Rules and Regulations for Parks – Memorial - Cemetery

The committee approved the minutes from the previous month. It accepted the amended park rules that ban e‑bikes and bikes on all park trails and will send the ordinance to the full board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous month meeting minutes (all aye)
• Approved amended park rules banning e‑bikes and bikes on trails; forwarded to full board (6 aye, 1 nay)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

County Board

The Board will discuss intergovernmental agreements for 2026 seal coat and cape seal programs with several municipalities. Members will also consider a land use request for Bison Ballistic Holdings LLC and an ordinance amending county park rules.

• Intergovernmental Agreements for 2026 Seal Coat and Cape Seal programs with Earlville, Mendota, Sheridan, Ransom, and Leland
• Land use request for Brooks Reese/Bison Ballistic Holdings LLC at 1238 and 1254 N 2803rd Rd
• Ordinance amending LaSalle County Park Rules and Regulations
• Resolution urging Illinois to opt into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
• Appointment of the LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator

The board appointed Carol Wiedmann to fill the District 3 vacancy and approved remote attendance for two members. It adopted intergovernmental agreements for highway seal‑coating projects in Earlville, Mendota, Sheridan and Ransom. The board also approved a special‑use permit ordinance, amended county park rules, and denied the formation of a nuclear‑power‑station taxing‑bodies consortium.

• Approved remote attendance for Joseph Oscepinski (25 ayes, 3 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Approved remote attendance for James Reid (25 ayes, 3 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Appointed Carol Wiedmann to District 3 vacancy (25 ayes, 3 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Approved Highway #26-05 intergovernmental agreement with Earlville (26 ayes, 3 absent)
• Approved Highway #26-08 intergovernmental agreement with Mendota (26 ayes, 3 absent)
• Approved special‑use permit ordinance for Bison Ballistic Holdings LLC (26 ayes, 3 absent)
• Denied formation of La Salle Nuclear Power Station Taxing Bodies Consortium (7 ayes, 19 nays, 3 absent)
• Approved amendment to County Parks Rules omitting E‑bikes (26 ayes, 3 absent)

Health & Safety Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss safety concerns and training topics. The agenda includes a report on workers' compensation incidents and a discussion on stress management.

• Report of 3 workers' compensation claims for March 2026
• Fiscal year 2026 year-to-date report of 8 workers' compensation claims
• Training topic: Stress Management
• Severe Weather Drill (Old Business)
• Find It, Fix It Friday

The Health & Safety Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting with a unanimous vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by unanimous consent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Aye-all, Nay-0)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye-all, Nay-0)

Circuit Wide Probation Committee

The LaSalle County Circuit Wide Probation Committee will review department reports, including statistics and annual data. It will vote on a motion to approve bills for the circuit. The meeting also includes discussion of county issues, legislation, and the budget, followed by a citizen comment period.

• Department reports – statistics, monthly/quarterly/annual report
• Motion to approve bills for the circuit
• Discussion of county issues and legislation
• Budget considerations
• Citizen comment period

The Circuit Wide Probation Committee met on April 8, 2026 in Room 250. The committee approved the prior meeting minutes, the Circuit bills, and the monthly report, each with unanimous affirmative votes. The meeting was adjourned to May 13, 2026 with all members voting aye.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Motion by Ms. Marini, seconded by Ms. Hoos, Ayes=All, Motion carried)
• Approved Circuit bills (Motion by Mr. Reid, seconded by Mr. Vota, Ayes=All, Motion carried)
• Approved monthly report (Motion by Mr. Reid, seconded by Mr. Brown, Ayes=All, Motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting to 5/13/26 (Motion by Mr. Vota, seconded by Mr. Brown, Ayes=All, Motion carried)

License Committee

The License Committee will meet to discuss the issuance of new and recurring licenses for liquor, amusement, and gaming. The body will also consider raffle and poker run permits for specific organizations.

• New liquor licenses for Hi-Tide and Acre 17
• 2026-2027 Liquor Licenses
• 2026-2027 Amusement/VGT/Distributor Licenses
• Raffle-Poker Run permits for Camp Tuckabatchee and Moose Lodge of Streator

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, with all members in favor and none opposed. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No new liquor, event, amusement, or raffle licenses were issued during this session.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules

The Committee on Appointments and Legislation & Rules will meet to discuss several personnel appointments. The body is reviewing a District 3 appointment and multiple reappointments for fire protection districts and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• District 3 appointment: Carol Wiedmann
• Marseilles Fire Protection District reappointment: Charles Bolatto
• Wallace Fire Protection District reappointment: Thomas McNamara
• Dimmick-Peru Fire Protection District reappointment: Josh Turigliatti
• Zoning Board of Appeals reappointments: Monty Whipple, Larry Louis, and Gary Blankenship

The Committee on Appointment and Legislation & Rules approved remote attendance for Mr. Oscepinski and adopted the minutes from the prior meeting. It accepted the District 3 appointment of Carol Wiedmann and forwarded it to the full board. The committee also approved reappointments for three fire protection districts and for three members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, all to be forwarded to the full board.

• Approved remote attendance for Mr. Oscepinski (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted District 3 appointment of Carol Wiedmann (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charles Bolatto to Marseilles Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Reappointed Thomas McNamara to Wallace Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Reappointed Josh Turigliatti to Dimmick-Peru Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Reappointed Monty Whipple, Larry Louis, and Gary Blankenship to the Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The LaSalle County Public Safety Committee will review 2025-2026 budget items and discuss several new business items. Topics include a jail medical contract, emergency medical response kits, and infrastructure projects for the forensic center. The committee will also consider an IPRA grant request.

• Jail Medical Contract
• EMR Kits – Public Safety
• Forensic Center Parking Lot
• Security Gate
• IPRA Grant

IT & Central Services Committee

The LaSalle County IT and Central Services Committee will meet to approve bills for the 2025-2026 budget and review department reports. The agenda includes a motion to approve remote attendance and a citizen comment period. The committee will also discuss security procedures and grants.

• Motion to approve remote attendance per Resolution #23-53
• Approval of bills for the 2025-2026 budget
• Executive session for security procedures
• Review of CIC Website and iFiber projects
• Discussion of grants

The committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It unanimously approved Central Services bills totaling $38,717.42 and Information Technology bills of $30,447.19 and $24,050.00. The Central Services and IT department reports were placed on the official file. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Central Services bills $38,717.42 (unanimous)
• Approved IT bills $30,447.19 and $24,050.00 (unanimous)
• Placed Central Services monthly report on file (unanimous)
• Placed IT department report on file (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Land Use & Oversite Committee

The Land Use Committee will review the 2025-2026 budget and approve bills. Members will discuss a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and a building inspection contract.

• Approval of bills for 2025-2026 budget
• Proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
• Discussion regarding Building Inspection Contract
• Review of Monthly Construction Permit Reports
• IEPA Inspection Reports

The Land Use & Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting. It approved two county bills totaling $2,209.22 and $11,779.94. The committee voted to place the monthly inspection reports on file and to forward the proposed zoning ordinance text amendments to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 AM.

• Approved prior minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills of $2,209.22 and $11,779.94 (unanimous)
• Recommended inspection reports be placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved sending zoning ordinance text amendments to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:14 AM (unanimous)

Law & Justice Committee

The LaSalle County Law and Justice Committee will meet to approve bills and receive reports from the State's Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Probation, and Detention Home departments. The committee will also consider a motion to forward a salary request to the Salary and Labor committee.

• Approval of 2025-2026 bills for State's Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Probation, and Detention Home
• Executive session to discuss specific employee discipline and performance
• Motion to forward salary request to Salary and Labor committee
• Remote attendance approved per Resolution #23-53

The Law & Justice Committee approved remote attendance under Resolution #23‑53 and adopted the minutes from the prior meeting. It forwarded a wage‑increase request for a part‑time clerical associate at the Detention Home to Salary and Labor. The committee also approved FY 2025‑2026 budget bills for the State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary‑Probation, and Detention Home. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved remote attendance via Resolution #23‑53 – Motion carried (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved the previous meeting minutes – Motion carried (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Forwarded salary increase request for Detention Home part‑time clerical associate – Motion carried (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved State’s Attorney FY 2025‑2026 budget bills ($30,136.18; $1,804.00; $21,821.10; $0.00) – Motion carried (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Public Defender FY 2025‑2026 budget bills ($1,410.62; $180.00; $385.00; $0.00) – Motion carried (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Circuit Clerk FY 2025‑2026 budget bills (multiple line‑item amounts) – Motion carried (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Judiciary‑Probation FY 2025‑2026 budget bills (total $95,366.36 plus line‑item amounts) – Motion carried (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Detention Home FY 2025‑2026 budget bills ($11,488.01; $1,614.67 handdrawn) – Motion carried (Aye=All, Nay=None)

County Property Committee

The County Property Committee will review and approve the 2025‑2026 budget bills for parks and for courthouses, jail, and other county buildings. It will also conduct a capital asset review for those facilities. The committee will consider the upcoming bid for a jail chiller replacement, with the bid due April 9 and opening April 10. Finally, it will vote on a lease agreement for the EMA and Coroner parking lot.

• Review and approve 2025‑2026 park budget bills
• Review and approve 2025‑2026 courthouse and jail building budget bills
• Capital asset review and approval for courthouse/jail facilities
• Jail chiller replacement bid – due April 9, bid opening April 10
• Approval of lease for EMA and Coroner parking lot

The County Property Committee approved the 2025‑2026 Parks budget bill for $2,436.41 and the Courthouse & Jail budget bills totaling $65,602.84. It voted 5‑1 to ban e‑bikes on Catlin Park trails while allowing them on main roads. The committee also approved the letting of the EMA and Coroner parking lot and formally dispensed the previous meeting minutes.

• Dispensed previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Parks budget bill $2,436.41 (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse & Jail budget bills $57,797.84, $7,805.00, $0.00 (unanimous)
• Banned e‑bikes on Catlin Park trails, allowed on main roads (5 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved letting of EMA and Coroner parking lot (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Health Department Board

The LaSalle County Board of Health will approve minutes from a previous meeting and authorize the payment of monthly bills. The board will also review bylaws and hold an executive session regarding employee matters.

• Approval of March 2026 Board of Health Minutes
• Payment of Monthly Bills (Action)
• Review of Board of Health Bylaws
• Executive Session on employee appointments
• Reports from Health Education and Environmental Health

The Board unanimously approved the agenda, accepted the February 2026 minutes, and approved payment of February 2026 bills. It also unanimously tabled the review of Board of Health bylaws until next month and entered an executive session on employee matters. The motion to return to regular session received no action, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of February 2026 bills (unanimous)
• Tabled Review of Board of Health Bylaws until next month (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for employee matters (unanimous)
• Motion to return to regular session – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (E-911)

The Joint Emergency Telephone System Board will meet to review new business and ongoing projects. Discussions include the Alyssa’s Alert Law-School Panic System and LASCO radio updates. The board will also review finances, including the audit and bills.

• Alyssa’s Alert Law-School Panic System
• LASCO radio update
• 911 Surcharge-911 GTS
• CESSA/988
• WTH Fee/ GIS uploads

Salary & Labor Committee

The committee will meet to take action on employee compensation for the EMA. The agenda also includes executive sessions to discuss discretionary leaves for Nursing Home staff and grievance hearings for AFSCME and MAP.

• EMA employee compensation
• Nursing Home discretionary leaves
• AFSCME Nursing Home grievance hearing
• MAP grievance hearing

The Salary & Labor Committee approved a salary increase to $65,000 for the EMA Deputy Director after a 6‑yes, 1‑no vote. It also approved discretionary leave for a nursing‑home employee, denied two grievance motions, and authorized payment of three bills totaling $7,297.97, $201,980.09 and $974,225.73. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approve remote attendance for Joe Oscepinski (all Ayes)
• Approve minutes of previous meeting (all Ayes)
• Approve salary increase to $65,000 for EMA Deputy Director (6 Ayes, 1 Nay)
• Approve 30‑day discretionary leave for Nursing Home employee (all Ayes)
• Deny AFSCME Nursing Home grievance (all Ayes)
• Deny MAP Sheriff’s Patrol grievance (all Ayes)
• Approve payment of bills $7,297.97, $201,980.09 and $974,225.73 (all Ayes)
• Adjourn meeting (all Ayes)

Taxes, Election & Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee

The Taxes, Election & GIS Committee will review monthly bill reports and 2025-2026 budgets for several departments. The body will also consider a resolution regarding tax sale certificates for a specific parcel in LaSalle Township.

• Resolution regarding Tax Sale Certificates for Parcel# 18-99-227-000 in LaSalle Township
• Review of 2025-2026 budgets and bill reports for Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, GIS, and Assessments – Board of Review

The Taxes, Election & GIS Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting and accepted several departmental budget bills, including those from the Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, GIS, and the Assessment Board of Review. A resolution was adopted to accept a tax sale certificate for Parcel 18-99-227-000 and forward it to the Full Board. All motions carried with unanimous approval.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (All aye)
• Approved Treasurer bills of $430.42 (Dept 001-043) and $2,535.23 (hand‑drawn) (All aye)
• Accepted Tax Sale Certificate for Parcel 18-99-227-000 LaSalle 0925079L and forwarded to Full Board (All aye)
• Approved County Clerk bills of $78,179.02 (Dept 001-050) $835.59, $300.00 (Dept 027-000) $664.12, and $998.75 (Dept 040-000) (All aye)
• Approved Recorder of Deeds bills of $10,320.41 (Dept 022-000) $59,037.95 and $0.00 (Dept 001-039) $43,683.50 (All aye)
• Approved GIS bill of $0.00 (Dept 035-000) (All aye)
• Approved Assessment Board of Review bill of $561.31 (Dept 001-049) (All aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (All aye)

Tourism Committee

The LaSalle County Tourism Committee will consider approval of the 2025‑2026 budget bills. It will review funding requests for rack cards, billboards, and social‑media promotion for several local festivals and attractions. The committee will also discuss updates on marketing materials, trail and parking development, and visitor guide distribution.

• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills (Agenda item 5)
• Funding requests for rack cards, billboards, and social media for events such as Streator Fest, Sweet Corn Festival, Starved Rock Foundation, Painted Wings and Wild Things, Third Thursday Concerts, and others
• Development of trails and parking at the acquired land (Old Business)
• Visitor Guide distribution update and cover design (Old Business / Marketing Update)
• Marketing updates including LaSalle County map, HOOT update, and Facebook/Instagram updates

The committee approved marketing materials for several county events, including Streator Fest, Sweet Corn Festival, Starved Rock Foundation, Painted Wings and Wild Things, and Third Thursday Concerts. It also approved a $20,000 request for the Village of Utica, Starved Rock, and Heritage Corridor collaboration, and adopted a new Visitor Guide cover design. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Streator Fest rack cards, billboard, social media (unanimous)
• Approved Sweet Corn Festival rack cards, billboard, social media (unanimous)
• Approved Starved Rock Foundation rack cards and social media (unanimous)
• Approved Painted Wings and Wild Things billboard and social media (5-0-1)
• Approved Third Thursday Concerts rack cards, billboard, social media (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 funding for Village of Utica, Starved Rock, Heritage Corridor (5-0-1)
• Approved Visitor Guide cover design (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Insurance Trust Committee

The LaSalle County Insurance Trust Committee will meet to approve minutes, review actuarial and investment reports, and authorize money movement processes. The meeting includes an executive session regarding litigation and negotiations.

• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Accept actuarial study and investment reports
• Authorize money movement process and additional signor
• Review monthly financial variance and claim reports
• Executive session on litigation and negotiations

The Insurance Trust Board approved the February 19 minutes, accepted the actuarial and quarterly financial reports, added Julie Harris as an additional signer (4‑3), amended the policy to require the Treasurer in fund transfers (unanimous), approved sending an E‑Bike letter to the County Board, entered and exited executive session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved February 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and placed the actuarial report on file (unanimous)
• Accepted and placed the quarterly financial report on file (unanimous)
• Approved Julie Harris as an additional signer (4‑3 vote)
• Amended signer policy to involve the Treasurer with the Chief Deputy (unanimous)
• Approved sending the E‑Bike recommendation letter to the County Board and Property Committee (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will open the meeting, approve or dispense the prior minutes, and observe a moment of silence. The board’s main agenda item is a special‑use application (26‑05 SU) from Brooks Reese/Bison Ballistic Holdings LLC for two parcels (1238 and 1254 N 2803rd Rd) in Ottawa Township that are less than 35 acres and zoned A1. After that, the board will hear public comments (up to 30 minutes total) before adjourning.

• Approve or dispense previous meeting minutes
• Moment of Silence in Remembrance of Jim Maierhofer
• Special‑use request 26‑05 SU for parcels 1238 & 1254 N 2803rd Rd
• Public voice comments (max 3 min per speaker, 30 min total)
• Recess and adjournment

The Zoning Board approved the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that the County Board approve petition 26-05 SU for lots under 35 acres in the A1 zone. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 18 minutes (5-0-2)
• Recommended petition 26-05 SU be approved (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Highway Committee

The LaSalle County Highway Committee will consider several contract awards for projects such as Cape Seal, striping, and paint. It will also approve utility and boring permits, concur on equipment disposal, and discuss a website redesign and additional speed‑monitoring signs. The meeting includes routine items like remote participation approval, monthly bill approvals, public comment, department reports, safety, and old business recap.

• Approval of Utility/Boring Permits
• Letting/Award 26-XX000-08-GM, 2026 Cape Seal, Group 1 & Group 2
• Letting/Award 26-00000-71-GM, 2026 Striping
• Letting/Award 26-00000-72-GM, 2026 Paint
• Concur on disposal of two tandems, backhoe, & pick‑up

The Highway Committee approved the February meeting minutes, utility and boring permits, and monthly bills totaling $566,726.02. It awarded three contracts: a $3,173,986.71 Cape Seal contract to AC Pavement Striping, a $160,366.40 striping contract to Precision Pavement Markings, and a $226,775.00 paint purchase to Diamond Vogel. The committee also concurred on an award for County Highway 29 and approved the auction disposal of two tandems, a backhoe, and a pick‑up.

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes (aye vote)
• Approved utility and boring permits (aye vote)
• Approved monthly bills totaling $566,726.02 (aye vote)
• Awarded 2026 Cape Seal contract to AC Pavement Striping for $3,173,986.71 (aye vote)
• Awarded 2026 Striping contract to Precision Pavement Markings for $160,366.40 (aye vote)
• Awarded 2026 Paint purchase to Diamond Vogel for $226,775.00 (aye vote)
• Concurred in award for Section 25-00412-00-WR, County Highway 29 (aye vote)
• Approved disposal of two tandems, backhoe, and pick‑up by auction (aye vote)

County Property Committee

The County Property Committee will review and vote on the 2025‑2026 budget for the Parks – Memorial – Cemetery division, including a review of current bill reports and approval of bills. It will also consider the 2025‑2026 budget for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds, with a capital asset review and approvals. A motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 will be voted on, and citizen comments will be heard. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget for Parks – Memorial – Cemetery (bill review and approval)
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds, including capital asset review
• Ordinary amendment of park rules & regulations (ORD) covering buildings, trails, reservations
• Discussion of coroner office improvements: privacy fence, awning, and security fence

The committee approved the prior month's minutes and several budget items, including a $3,467.98 Parks bill and multiple Courthouse & Jail bills totaling $131,890.52. It also forwarded and then approved a roughly $40,000 coroner office privacy fence, awning, and security fence project, moving it to the Finance Department. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous month meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Parks budget bill $3,467.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse & Jail budget bills $63,059.30, $67,376.67, $1,454.55 (unanimous)
• Forwarded coroner office fence/awning/security fence request to Finance (5-1)
• Approved coroner office fence/awning/security fence project (~$40,000) (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

The committee will review and approve bills and monthly reports for the 2025-2026 budgets of the LaSalle County Nursing Home (LCNH) and the VAC. Members will also conduct a capital asset review and examine management and maintenance reports.

• Capital asset review and approval
• Approval of bills for VAC Budget 2025-2026
• Approval of bills for LCNH Budget 2025-2026
• LCNH maintenance requests review

The committee adopted a resolution to hire Carrie Becker as the LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator at an annual salary of $140,000 starting March 30, 2026. It also approved the prior meeting minutes, VAC bills of $13,432.80, Nursing Home bills totaling $329,297.74, and a $12,328.00 equipment purchase to fix a pump issue. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior Nursing Home & VAC minutes (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved VAC bills $13,432.80 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Nursing Home bills $210,936.61 and $118,361.13 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved purchase of pump equipment $12,328.00 from Nursing Home budget (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Resolution adopted to hire Carrie Becker as Nursing Home Administrator at $140,000 annual salary (effective March 30, 2026)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye=All, Nay=None)

Health & Safety Committee

The committee is meeting to review defensive driving attendance and discuss new business including severe weather drills and hazardous cleanup signs. The body will also review workers' compensation claim data and safety concern submissions.

• Defensive driving recap for 72 employees
• Quarterly safety incentive participation drawing for $25
• Severe weather drill discussion
• Hazardous clean up signs
• Review of 5 fiscal year 2026 year-to-date workers' compensation claims

The Health & Safety Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous voice vote. A winner was selected for the first‑quarter SafePersonnel safety incentive, awarding Nick Czajka a $25 Amazon gift card. The committee noted that a severe‑weather drill will be coordinated with the Chief Judge’s Office and that updated hazardous‑clean‑up signs have been emailed to department heads.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (aye‑all, nay‑0)
• Awarded $25 Amazon gift card to Nick Czajka as 1st‑quarter safety incentive winner
• Planned coordination of a severe‑weather/tornado drill with the Chief Judge’s Office
• Distributed updated hazardous clean‑up signs to all department heads/elected officials

Circuit Wide Probation Committee

The committee will meet to review probation statistics and financial reports. Members will consider a motion to approve bills for the Circuit and discuss budget and legislation.

• Approval of bills for the Circuit
• Review of monthly, quarterly, and annual department reports
• Discussion of budget and legislation

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes and the bills presented. It also approved the quarterly and monthly reports and an amendment. The meeting was then adjourned to April 8, 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (all aye, none nay)
• Approved presented bills (all aye, none nay)
• Approved quarterly report (all aye, none nay)
• Approved amendment (all aye, none nay)
• Approved monthly report (all aye, none nay)
• Adjourned meeting to 4/8/26 (all aye, none nay)

Finance & Fee Committee

The Finance & TIF Committee will review the 2025-2026 budget, approve bills, and discuss American Rescue Plan funds and state legislation. The committee is also set to approve out-of-state travel expenses over $1,000.00.

• Review 2025-2026 budget and bills
• Approve out-of-state travel over $1,000.00
• Review American Rescue Plan funds
• Discuss Senate & House Bills
• Review IFiber Funds Broadband

The Finance & TIF Committee approved remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 and adopted the prior meeting minutes. The TIF department report and several county bills were approved. The auditor's quarterly report and an out‑of‑state travel expense request per Ordinance #23-97 were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance via Resolution #23-53 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved TIF department report (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved bill presented by Mr. Small (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved bill presented by Mr. Trager (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved auditor quarterly report (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel expense request per Ordinance #23-97 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye=All, Nay=None)

Finance & Fee Committee

The LaSalle County Finance & Fee Committee will consider several motions at its March 9, 2026 meeting. Members will vote on a motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53, a motion to approve the 2025‑2026 budget bills, and a motion to approve quarterly mileage and per diem rates. The agenda also includes a review of the current bill report to the monthly report before the votes.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Motion to approve 2025‑2026 budget bills
• Motion to approve quarterly mileage and per diem
• Review current bill report to monthly report

The committee dispensed the previous month's meeting minutes, a motion that carried with all members in favor. It also approved the quarterly mileage and per diem rates and will forward that approval to the full board, again with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Dispensed previous month meeting minutes (all aye, 0 nay)
• Approved quarterly mileage and per diem, forwarded to full board (all aye, 0 nay)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye, 0 nay)

County Board

The Board is considering multiple intergovernmental agreements for 2026 road sealing programs and motor fuel tax appropriations. The meeting includes decisions on land use special uses and the appointment of the County Nursing Home Administrator.

• Intergovernmental Agreements for 2026 Seal Coat and Cape Seal programs with Earlville, Ottawa, Mendota, Troy Grove, Sheridan, and Ransom
• Motor Fuel Tax appropriations for County Highway 21 and County Highway 32
• Land use requests for 2416 N 4090th Rd (Serena Township) and 1034 N 2401st Rd (Deer Park Township)
• Ordinance amending Land Evaluation and Site Assessment [L.E.S.A]
• Appointment of the LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator

The La Salle County Board approved several highway funding resolutions, including a $1.5 million appropriation for County Highway 21 and a $550,000 project for County Highway 32. It denied a special‑use permit request for 2416 N 4090th Road and approved a separate special‑use permit for 1034 N 2401st Road. Additional actions included authorizing a rock‑salt contract, adopting emergency‑management agreements, and updating the land‑evaluation system.

• Approved remote attendance for Craig Emmett (27 ayes, 1 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Bills (27 ayes, 1 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Approved $1.5 M motor‑fuel‑tax appropriation for County Highway 21 (27 ayes, 1 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Approved $550 k motor‑fuel‑tax appropriation for County Highway 32 (27 ayes, 1 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Approved $350 k + $300 k + $180 k special‑tax and bridge‑fund allocations for various projects (25 ayes, 2 nays, 1 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Denied special‑use permit petition #26‑03 for 2416 N 4090th Road (9 ayes, 18 nays, 1 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Approved special‑use permit petition #26‑04 for 1034 N 2401st Road (27 ayes, 1 absent, 1 vacancy)
• Approved contract to update Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan ($25,410) (27 ayes, 1 absent, 1 vacancy)

Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules

The Committee on Appointments, Legislation & Rules will consider a resolution to appoint the LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator. A motion will be taken to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53. The meeting also includes citizen comments and the dispensing of minutes.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Citizen comments
• Resolution: Appointment of the LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator

The committee approved remote attendance for Mr. Oscepinski under Resolution #23-53 with a unanimous vote. A motion to appoint Carrie Becker as the LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator was rejected, receiving 3 votes in favor and 4 against. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved remote attendance for Mr. Oscepinski (All aye, 0 nay)
• Failed appointment of Nursing Home Administrator Carrie Becker (3 aye, 4 nay)
• Adjourned meeting (All aye, 0 nay)

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

The Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee will consider three actions. Members will vote on a motion to allow remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 and on a motion to dispense of prior committee minutes. The agenda also includes a resolution to appoint the LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Motion to dispense of prior committee minutes
• Resolution appointing the LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator

The committee dispensed the prior meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board approved the appointment of Carrie Becker as LaSalle County Nursing Home Administrator with a salary of $140,000 for March 30 – Nov 30 2026, voting 5‑2 in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Dispensed prior committee minutes (all aye)
• Approved appointment of Carrie Becker as Nursing Home Administrator (5 aye, 2 nay)
• Set salary for Carrie Becker at $140,000 for March 30‑Nov 30 2026
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

IT & Central Services Committee

The LaSalle County IT & Central Services Committee will review and approve the 2025‑2026 budget bill reports for both Central Services and the IT department. The meeting also includes a motion to allow remote attendance under Resolution #23-53, department reports, a citizen comment period, and an executive session on security procedures. The agenda concludes with a motion to adjourn.

• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for Central Services (review current bill report)
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for IT (review current bill report)
• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Executive session on security procedures under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)
• Citizen comment period

The committee approved remote attendance for Mr. Dose under Resolution 23‑53 and adopted the prior meeting minutes. It authorized $23,754.71 in Central Services bills and $77,523.55 in IT department bills, placing both monthly reports on file. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance for Mr. Dose per Resolution 23‑53 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved previous meeting minutes as presented (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Authorized Central Services bills totaling $23,754.71 and $2,149.65 handdrawn (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Placed Central Services monthly report on file (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Authorized IT department bills totaling $77,523.55 and $8,898.90 handdrawn (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Placed IT monthly report on file (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Adjourned the meeting (Aye=All, Nay=None)

Public Safety Committee

The LaSalle County Public Safety Committee will review budget reports for 2025‑2026 and discuss several new business items. Members will consider a contract for medical services in the county jail and a motion to approve out‑of‑state travel expenses exceeding $1,000 as authorized by Ordinance #23‑97. Additional topics include security upgrades at the forensic center parking lot and a memorandum of agreement with the Illinois Department of Military Affairs.

• Jail Medical Contract – new business item under the Sheriff agenda
• Motion to approve out‑of‑state travel and expenses over $1,000 per Ordinance #23‑97 (April 13, 2023)
• Forensic Center Parking Lot security gate, fence, and awning – new business under the Coroner agenda
• Memorandum of Agreement with the Illinois Department of Military Affairs – EMA agenda
• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23‑53

The Public Safety Committee approved several items, including remote attendance, previous minutes, department expense bills, out‑of‑state travel, the Animal Control report, EMA expense bills, a salary increase for an EMA deputy, and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Illinois Department of Military Affairs. All motions carried with unanimous support. The salary increase sets the deputy’s salary at $65,000.

• Approved remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53 (all aye)
• Approved the minutes from the previous meeting (all aye)
• Approved the Sheriff department expense bills as listed (all aye)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel and forwarded the request to the Full Board (all aye)
• Approved the Animal Control report (all aye)
• Approved the EMA department expense bills as listed (all aye)
• Approved salary increase for EMA Deputy Gordon Dubois to $65,000 (all aye)
• Approved the Memorandum of Agreement with the Illinois Department of Military Affairs and forwarded it to the Full Board (all aye)

Land Use & Oversite Committee

The LaSalle County Land Use & Oversight Committee will review the 2025-2026 budget and approve pending bills. Members will hear citizen comments and receive monthly construction permit and enforcement inspection reports. The agenda includes discussion of a zoning ordinance amendment, a building inspection contract, and a resolution to contract for updating the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. Additional items are IEPA inspection reports, recycling/HHW events, and review of relevant state bills.

• Resolution: Contract for Updating the LaSalle County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Zoning Ordinance Proposed Text Amendment
• Building Inspection Contract Discussion
• Review and approval of 2025-2026 budget bills
• Monthly Construction Permit Reports

The committee approved the minutes from the February 4 meeting and approved two bill items totaling $1,648.10 and $7,658.39. A motion to place the enforcement and IEPA inspection reports on file was carried. The contract to update the LaSalle County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan was approved, with a $19,057.50 FEMA grant and a $6,352.50 county match.

• Approved February 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill $1,648.10 (unanimous)
• Approved bill $7,658.39 (unanimous)
• Placed enforcement and IEPA reports on file (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan update ($25,410) with $19,057.50 grant and $6,352.50 match (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:01 AM (unanimous)

Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules

The Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules will discuss a resolution in support of LaSalle County agriculture, consider a motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53, and address citizen comments. It will also approve its minutes and reappoint Lois Guyon to the 708 Mental Health Board.

• Resolution: In Support of LaSalle County Agriculture
• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Approval of minutes for the Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules
• Reappointment of Lois Guyon to the 708 Mental Health Board
• Citizen comments period

The committee voted to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 and to adopt the previous meeting minutes. It accepted a resolution in support of LaSalle County agriculture and forwarded it to the full board. The committee also approved the reappointment of Lois Guyon to the 708 Mental Health Board and then adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53 (all ayes)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Accepted Resolution in Support of LaSalle County Agriculture and forwarded to Full Board (all ayes)
• Accepted reappointment of Lois Guyon to 708 Mental Health Board and forwarded to Full Board (all ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting (all ayes)

County Property Committee

The LaSalle County Property Committee will consider the 2025‑2026 budget for the Parks‑Memorial‑Cemetery division and for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds, including bill approvals. It will discuss amendments to park rules and reservations policies, and conduct a capital‑asset review for courthouse and jail facilities. Additional reports on projects, equipment, and safety will be presented.

• Approval of 2025‑2026 Parks‑Memorial‑Cemetery budget
• Amending park rules and reservations policy
• Approval of 2025‑2026 Courthouse, Jail and Buildings budget
• Capital asset review and approval for courthouse and jail facilities
• Reports on park equipment updates and safety projects

The committee dispensed the minutes from the previous meeting. The Parks, Memorial and Cemetery budget bill for $6,210.92 was approved. Two Courthouse and Jail budget items—$68,960.06 and $4,451.50—were approved. The meeting was adjourned after the motions were carried.

• Dispensed previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Parks, Memorial and Cemetery bill $6,210.92 (motion carried)
• Approved Courthouse/Jail bill $68,960.06 (motion carried)
• Approved Courthouse/Jail bill $4,451.50 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Health Department Board

The LaSalle County Board of Health will hold its regular meeting with routine reports and public comment. New business includes deciding whether to approve the FY2025 Annual Report, reviewing the health department lease agreement, and reviewing the board's bylaws. The board will also consider releasing executive session minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and authorizing the destruction of those recordings after February 19, 2027.

• Approval of FY2025 Annual Report
• Review of Health Department Lease Agreement
• Review of Board of Health Bylaws
• Approval to release Executive Session minutes from Aug 28, 2025 meeting
• Approval to destroy recordings of Aug 28, 2025 executive session after Feb 19, 2027

The board unanimously approved the FY 2025 Annual Report, changing “our” to “the” before “local Planned Parenthood” in Ms. Pozzi’s letter. It also approved payment of January 2026 bills, released and destroyed the August 28, 2025 executive session minutes, and agreed to consider bylaws amendments at the March meeting. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved FY 2025 Annual Report with wording change (unanimous)
• Approved payment of January 2026 bills (unanimous)
• Released August 28, 2025 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Destroyed recording of August 28, 2025 executive session (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Accepted January 2026 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Salary & Labor Committee

The committee will consider the reinstatement and compensation of a Nursing Home ADON position and a Hazard Pay Letter of Agreement for Maintenance. Executive sessions are scheduled to discuss discretionary leaves, E911 stipends, and a Laborer’s grievance.

• Nursing Home ADON position reinstatement and compensation
• Maintenance Hazard Pay Letter of Agreement
• IT E911 Stipend employee compensation
• Nursing Home discretionary leaves
• Laborer’s grievance hearing

The Salary & Labor Committee approved the creation of an Assistant Director of Nursing position with a salary of $80,000 per year. It also approved hazard‑pay for Maintenance employees at $10 per hour retroactive to 12/1/2025, discretionary 30‑day leaves for two Nursing Home employees, a $2,500 IT stipend, and payment of three county bills totaling $966,259.77. All motions were carried with unanimous approval.

• Approved Assistant Director of Nursing position $80,000/year (all Ayes)
• Approved Hazard Pay Letter of Agreement for Maintenance employees $10/hour retroactive 12/1/2025 (all Ayes)
• Approved 30‑day discretionary leave for Nursing Home employee #1 (all Ayes)
• Approved 30‑day discretionary leaves for Nursing Home employee #2 (all Ayes)
• Approved additional IT stipend $2,500 effective 12/1/25 (all Ayes)
• Approved Laborer’s grievance as presented (all Ayes)
• Approved payment of bills $851.97, $196,248.82, and $770,158.88 (all Ayes)
• Approved remote attendance for Joe Oscepinski (all Ayes)

Law & Justice Committee

The LaSalle County Law & Justice Committee will vote on the 2025‑2026 budget appropriations for the State’s Attorney Office, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary‑Probation, and Detention Home. The agenda also includes routine departmental reports, a citizen comment period, and a motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23‑53 before adjourning.

• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for the State’s Attorney Office
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for the Public Defender
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for the Circuit Clerk
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for Judiciary‑Probation
• Approval of 2025‑2026 budget bills for the Detention Home

The Law & Justice Committee approved remote attendance via Resolution #23-53 and adopted the minutes from the prior meeting. It then approved 2026 budget bills for the State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary‑Probation, and Detention Home. The committee also approved the monthly and annual reports for each department and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved remote attendance for Joe Oscepinski via WebEx (All Aye, No Nay)
• Approved the previous meeting minutes as presented (All Aye, No Nay)
• Approved State’s Attorney 2026 budget bills (All Aye, No Nay)
• Approved Public Defender 2026 budget bills (All Aye, No Nay)
• Approved Circuit Clerk 2025‑2026 budget bills (All Aye, No Nay)
• Approved Judiciary‑Probation 2026 budget bills (All Aye, No Nay)
• Approved Detention Home 2026 budget bills (All Aye, No Nay)
• Adjourned the meeting (All Aye, No Nay)

Tourism Committee

The Tourism Committee is meeting to approve bills for the 2025-2026 budget and receive updates on the Heritage Corridor and Coalition. The body will discuss marketing initiatives and the development of trails and parking on acquired land.

• Approval of 2025-2026 budget bills
• Development of trails and parking at acquired land
• Marketing updates for March Madness, Cubs Package, and Star Program
• LaSalle County Map and Visitor Guide distribution
• Review of Senate and House Bills

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the prior meeting and authorized bills totaling $45,895. It also approved a $90,000 Comcast advertising purchase, a $16,450 March Madness package, and both a half‑season ($25,842) and full‑season ($16,141) Chicago Cubs advertising package. The Star Program was forwarded to the full board with a 4‑1 vote (one abstention). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for $41,805 and $4,090 (unanimous)
• Approved Comcast purchase at $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved March Madness package at $16,450 (unanimous)
• Approved Cubs half‑season package at $25,842 (unanimous)
• Approved Cubs whole‑season package at $16,141 (unanimous)
• Forwarded Star Program to Full Board (4‑1, one abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Insurance Trust Committee

The LaSalle County Insurance Trust Committee will consider several items, including a motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 and approval of prior meeting minutes. Information items include a policy on e‑bike use in parks, an actuarial study, and monthly reports from Nugent Consulting. Action items include accepting the actuarial study, reviewing monthly financial variance and claim reports, discussing pending litigation and reserve establishment, and voting on monthly requisitions.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Accept and place the Actuarial Study on file
• Monthly Financial Variance, Trend Analysis & Claim Reports
• Discussion of pending litigation and establishment of reserves
• Motion to approve monthly requisitions

The LaSalle County Insurance Trust Board unanimously approved remote attendance and corrected meeting minutes. It accepted the monthly financial reports and entered (then exited) an executive session. The board also approved four vendor payments totaling $118,873.75, covering insurance premiums, consulting fees, and third‑party services.

• Approved remote attendance for Craig Emmett (unanimous)
• Approved corrected January 22, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and placed on file the monthly reports (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved CCMSI invoice $7,112.50 for March 2026 services (unanimous)
• Approved CCMSI invoice $270 for January 2026 run‑off fees (unanimous)
• Approved ICRMT invoice $110,591.25 for March insurance premium (unanimous)
• Approved Nugent Consulting invoice $8,900 for March consulting fee (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The LaSalle County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider two special use applications. The board will determine if the requested land uses are permissible at the specified locations.

• Case 26-03SU: Jacob Richmond request for accessory prior to principal structure at 2416 N 4090th Rd, Serena Township
• Case 26-04 SU: Margaret Warrick request for Rural Specialty Facility at 1034 N 2401st Rd, Deer Park Township

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the January 21 meeting. It then recommended approval of Jacob Richmond's accessory‑before‑principal‑structure petition, requiring health‑department verification of well/septic impact. It also recommended approval of Margaret Warrick's rural specialty facility petition, requiring architect‑stamped plans, a commercial permit and parking improvements. No public comments were made.

• Approved January 21, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Jacob Richmond accessory petition with health verification condition (4‑0)
• Approved Margaret Warrick rural specialty facility petition with two conditions (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 PM (unanimous)

Highway Committee

The Highway Committee will consider approvals for utility and boring permits, several seal‑coat letting awards for multiple townships, and resolutions authorizing a joint purchasing agreement for the 2026‑2027 rock‑salt contract. It will also vote on intergovernmental agreements with several cities and villages for 2026 seal‑coat and cape‑seal programs, and appropriate motor‑fuel tax funds for specific County Highway improvement projects.

• Letting Award 26-XX000-XX-GM, 2026 Seal Coat & A-3 for various townships
• Resolution 26-04, authorizing the Joint Purchasing Agreement for the CMS CY2026‑CY2027 Rock Salt Contract
• Resolution 26-05, Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Earlville for the 2026 Seal Coat Program
• Resolution 26-13, appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for County Highway 21 from Illinois Route 23 to County Highway 11
• Resolution 26-14, appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for County Highway 32 (N. 41st Road) over the Fox River

The Highway Committee approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting and authorized $310,512.28 in monthly bills and transfers. It also approved a utility/boring permit, three IDOT joint‑funding resolutions, a professional services agreement, and purchases of a new tandem and cameras. All motions carried by an aye vote.

• Approved December 17, 2025 minutes (aye vote)
• Approved monthly bills/transfers totaling $310,512.28 (aye vote)
• Approved Utility/Boring Permit #26-01 for Frontier relocation at Mission Township roundabout (aye vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-01 Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for Kangley Blacktop resurfacing (aye vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-02 Professional Service Agreement with Strand Associates for Dee Bennett Road engineering (aye vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-03 Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for Dee Bennett Road resurfacing (aye vote)
• Approved purchase of new tandem equipment from CIT/Bonnell for $329,228.90 (aye vote)
• Approved purchase of new cameras from Seico for $5,755.00 (aye vote)

Taxes, Election & Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee

The Taxes, Election & GIS Committee will review the 2025‑2026 budget reports for the Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder, GIS, and Board of Review. It will consider three resolutions setting office hours, polling places, and authorized personnel for the 2026 election cycle. Additional items include department reports, legislative updates, and a review of Senate and House bills.

• Resolution: 2026 Election Cycle County Clerk Office Hours
• Resolution: 2026 Election Cycle Polling Places
• Resolution: 2026 Election Cycle Authorized Personnel at Counting Centers
• Review of 2025‑2026 budget reports for each department
• Legislative report and review of Senate and House bills

The Taxes, Election & GIS Committee approved the minutes of prior meetings and a series of department budget bills. It accepted three 2026 election‑cycle resolutions—County Clerk office hours, polling places, and authorized personnel at counting centers—and sent them to the full board for final approval. Additional bills for the Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, GIS, and the Assessment Board of Review were also approved.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Templeton, second by Blue) – Aye=All, Nay=None – Carried
• Approved Treasurer & Tax Sales Automation Fund bills totaling $4,590.00 and $867.84 (motion by Eurich, second by Bernal) – Aye=All – Carried
• Approved County Clerk bills totaling $25,301.50 (motion by Slager, second by Eurich) – Aye=All – Carried
• Accepted Resolution for 2026 Election Cycle County Clerk Office Hours and forwarded to full board (motion by Eurich, second by Bailey) – Aye=All – Carried
• Accepted Resolution for 2026 Election Cycle Polling Places and forwarded to full board (motion by Slager, second by Blue) – Aye=All – Carried
• Accepted Resolution for 2026 Election Cycle Authorized Personnel at Counting Centers and forwarded to full board (motion by Templeton, second by Blue) – Aye=All – Carried
• Approved GIS bill of –$15,724.49 (motion by Slager, second by Bailey) – Aye=All – Carried
• Approved Assessment Board of Review bill of $1,662.22 (motion by Templeton, second by Bailey) – Aye=All – Carried

County Property Committee

The LaSalle County Property Committee will consider budget approvals for the Parks department and for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds covering fiscal years 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026. Members will discuss amending park rules and regulations, a new grant for Shabbona Park, and the Port Infrastructure Development Program. The meeting also includes routine items such as remote attendance approval and minutes adoption.

• Approval of 2024‑2025 and/or 2025‑2026 budget for Parks
• Approval of 2024‑2025 and/or 2025‑2026 budget for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds
• Amending Park Rules & Regulations
• Park grant at Shabbona Park
• Port Infrastructure Development Program

The committee approved a Courthouse & Jail budget bill for $43,818.16 (2026‑001‑029) and a second bill for $2,750.00 (2026‑028‑000). It also approved a Parks budget bill for $2,465.05 (2026‑001‑036). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Courthouse & Jail budget bill $43,818.16 (2026‑001‑029) – carried (all aye)
• Approved Courthouse & Jail budget bill $2,750.00 (2026‑028‑000) – carried (all aye)
• Approved Parks budget bill $2,465.05 (2026‑001‑036) – carried (all aye)
• Approved previous month meeting minutes – carried (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting – carried (all aye)

Circuit Wide Probation Committee

The Circuit Wide Probation Committee will review department statistics and annual reports, consider legislation and budget items, and hear citizen comments. The meeting includes routine approval of prior minutes and discussion of county issues.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of department statistics and reports
• Discussion of legislation
• Budget discussion
• Citizen comment period

The Circuit Wide Probation Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It also approved the bills presented for the circuit and the monthly report presented by the directors. The meeting was then adjourned to March 11, 2026.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (all ayes, motion carried)
• Approved circuit bills (all ayes, motion carried)
• Approved the monthly report (all ayes, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting to 3/11/26 (all ayes, motion carried)

Health & Safety Committee

The Safety & Health Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. It confirmed the scheduled Defensive Driving training sessions and paused the Find It, Fix It Friday inspections for February. The meeting was then adjourned by a carried motion.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (aye-all)
• Confirmed Defensive Driving training schedule for Feb 19, 25, 26
• Paused Find It, Fix It Friday inspections for February
• Adjourned meeting (aye-all)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review budgets and bills for the Sheriff, Coroner, and EMA. The body will discuss several jail-related projects and emergency management agreements.

• Jail Medical Contract
• Animal Control TNR Pilot project
• Courtroom FOB, Jail Sally Port Heater, and Jail Sprinkler projects
• Memorandum of Agreement with the Illinois Department of Military Affairs
• Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System agreement

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting and authorized several bills totaling $2,833.68 and $53,035.83 for 2025 and 2026. It voted to fund the Courtroom FOB project, a new Sally Port heater, and repairs to the jail sprinkler system, all from the Public Safety budget. The committee also approved the Animal Control report, accepted the EMA report, and forwarded the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement to the full board.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved listed 2025 and 2026 bills totaling $2,833.68 and $53,035.83 (all ayes)
• Approved Courtroom FOB Project funding from Public Safety (all ayes)
• Approved new Sally Port Heater funding from Public Safety (all ayes)
• Approved jail sprinkler repair funding from Public Safety (all ayes)
• Approved Animal Control report (all ayes)
• Accepted EMA report and placed on file (all ayes)
• Accepted Mutual Aid Agreement and forwarded to Full Board (all ayes)

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

The Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee will review budgets for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The body will discuss bill reports and department updates for the ROE Superintendent of Schools, School Service, VAC, and LCNH.

• Review and approval of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budgets
• Approval of bills for ROE Superintendent of Schools, School Service, VAC, and LCNH
• Capital Asset review and approval
• Motion to forward VAC Annual Report to the Full Board
• Discussion of LaSalle County Art Project and Relias eLearning Platform

The Nursing Home, VAC, ROE and School Services Committee approved several budget items, including nursing home bills of $140,486.34 and $138,780.73, VAC bills of $7,820.31 and $8,698.72, and a purchase of the Relias eLearning platform. It also forwarded an ADON recommendation, approved the nursing home management report, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved prior Nursing Home & VAC minutes (all members aye)
• Approved School Services & Health Dept bills $0.00 and $509.05 (all aye)
• Approved School Health monthly report (all aye)
• Approved VAC bills $7,820.31 and $8,698.72 (5 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved Nursing Home bills $140,486.34 and $138,780.73 (all aye)
• Approved Nursing Home management report (all aye)
• Forwarded ADON recommendation to Salary and Labor (5 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved purchase of Relias eLearning platform ($3,000 start, $8,000/yr) (all aye)

IT & Central Services Committee

The LaSalle County IT and Central Services Committee will meet to approve bills for the 2025-2026 budget, review IT department reports, and discuss security procedures. The committee will also consider forwarding a salary request to the Salary and Labor committee.

• Approval of bills for 2025-2026 budget
• Review of IT department and security procedures
• Motion to forward salary request to Salary and Labor
• Executive session for specific employee discipline
• Executive session for security procedures

The committee approved remote attendance under Resolution 23-53 and adopted the prior meeting minutes. It authorized payment of Central Services and IT department bills for 2025‑2026 and placed both departments' monthly reports on file. The salary request to raise Kevin K.'s E911 stipend from $5,000 to $7,500, retroactive to 12/2/26, was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance per Resolution 23-53 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Central Services bills $37,860.65 for 2026 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved placement of Central Services monthly report on file (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved IT bills $13,117.15 (2025) and $46,560.09 (2026) (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved placement of IT report on file (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved increase of Kevin K. E911 stipend to $7,500 retroactive to 12/2/26 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye=All, Nay=None)

County Board

The County Board will discuss the approval of two 5MW commercial solar energy facilities in South Ottawa Township. The board is also considering a collective bargaining agreement for the Metropolitan Alliance of Police and updates to county park regulations.

• Two 5MW Commercial Solar Energy Facilities in South Ottawa Township (22-23-320-000 and 22-22-429-000)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County, LaSalle County Sheriff, and Metropolitan Alliance of Police (Chapter #723)
• Joint Funding Agreements with IDOT for Kangley Blacktop and Dee Bennett Road
• Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates for Dee Bennett Road
• Ordinance amending LaSalle County Park Rules and Regulations

The La Salle County Board approved several major items, including the minutes from Jan. 8, the American Rescue Plan bills, and multiple highway projects. It also approved two special‑use permits for commercial solar facilities and a collective bargaining agreement for the county sheriff and police union. All actions were carried by voice or roll‑call votes as recorded.

• Approved Jan. 8 minutes – 23 ayes, 5 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved American Rescue Plan bills – 20 ayes, 6 absent, 2 abstain, 1 vacancy
• Approved Highway #26-01 resurfacing County Highway 29 – 23 ayes, 5 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved engineering services agreement for County Highway 34 – 23 ayes, 5 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved joint funding agreement for County Highway 34 – 23 ayes, 5 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved special‑use permit Petition #26-01 for solar facility – 15 ayes, 6 nay, 2 present, 5 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved special‑use permit Petition #26-02 for solar facility – 14 ayes, 8 nay, 1 present, 5 absent, 1 vacancy
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for police and sheriff – 22 ayes, 6 absent, 1 vacancy

Land Use & Oversite Committee

The Land Use & Oversight Committee will review landfill quarterly and annual reports and a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding Land Evaluation and Site Assessment and a host benefit fee rate adjustment.

• Host Benefit Fee Rate Adjustment
• Zoning Ordinance Proposed Text Amendment
• Ordinance: Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
• Approval of Land Use Department Annual Report 2025
• LaSalle County Oversight- Landfill Quarterly/Annual Report

The Land Use & Oversight Committee approved remote attendance, adopted the previous meeting minutes, and approved the LaSalle County Oversight Landfill quarterly report. It also approved a 2026 CPI‑based Host Benefit Fee rate adjustment and authorized several budget line items totaling $18,938.41. The Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Ordinance and the 2025 Land Use Department Annual Report were accepted and forwarded to the full board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved Oversight Landfill Quarterly/Annual Report (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved 2026 Host Benefit Fee rate adjustment (CPI) (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Approved budget bills: 2025 031-000 $636.00; 2026 001-007 $816.00, 031-000 $785.47 and $17,516.94 (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Accepted Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Ordinance, forwarding to full board (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Accepted 2025 Land Use Department Annual Report, forwarding to full board (Aye=All, Nay=None)
• Adjourned the meeting (Aye=All, Nay=None)

Finance & Fee Committee

The LaSalle County Finance & TIF Committee will consider the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 budget bills and vote on their approval. It will receive TIF department reports from the Treasurer, County Clerk, and Assessor, and review the TIF annual review. Additional items include discussion of the American Rescue Plan, state Senate and House bills, and Fund 28 broadband grant updates.

• Review and motion to approve 2024‑2025 budget bills
• Review and motion to approve 2025‑2026 budget bills
• TIF department reports from Treasurer, County Clerk, and Assessor
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan and state Senate/House bills
• Updates on Fund 28 grants and iFiber broadband funds

The Finance & TIF Committee approved remote attendance via Resolution 23-53 and adopted the prior month’s minutes. Several bills were approved, including two finance bills ($0.00 and $4,168.94) and two auditor bills (amounts not specified). The committee voted to fund the County Clerk’s $307,000 poll‑book bill by drawing from the Clerk’s budget and, if needed, replacing it with Finance funds. The auditor’s monthly report was accepted and filed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance under Resolution 23-53 (unanimous)
• Adopted previous month’s meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved finance bill 2026‑001‑044 ($0.00) and 2026‑001‑004 ($4,168.94) (unanimous)
• Approved auditor bill (amount not specified) (unanimous)
• Approved second auditor bill (amount not specified) (unanimous)
• Accepted auditor’s monthly report and placed on file (unanimous)
• Approved funding of $307,000 poll‑book bill by depleting County Clerk’s fund and using Finance funds if needed (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Property Committee

The committee will discuss budgets for 2024-2026 and approve bills for parks, cemeteries, and county buildings. Members will consider an ordinance to amend park rules and regulations. The meeting includes reviews of capital assets and various facility maintenance projects.

• Ordinance to amend Park Rules and Regulations
• Budget review for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
• Capital asset review and approval
• Review of bills for Parks, Memorial, and Cemetery
• Review of bills for Courthouses, Jail, and Buildings & Grounds

The County Property Committee dispensed the previous meeting minutes. It approved a $3,422.18 park budget bill and a $88,650.61 (handdrawn $45.48) plus $13,523.00 courthouse and jail budget bill. The committee voted 6‑1 to forward the amended Park Rules and Regulations ordinance to the full board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Dispensed previous meeting minutes (motion carried, all aye)
• Approved park budget bill 2026‑001‑036 for $3,422.18 (motion carried, all aye)
• Forwarded amended Park Rules and Regulations ordinance to full board (6 aye, 1 nay, motion carried)
• Approved courthouse & jail budget bills 2026‑001‑029 for $88,650.61 (handdrawn $45.48) and 2026‑028‑000 for $13,523.00 (motion carried, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, all aye)

Salary & Labor Committee

The committee will consider actions regarding a Nursing Home staffing coordinator, a part-time Assistant State’s Attorney, and hazard pay for maintenance. The meeting includes executive sessions to discuss discretionary leave and collective bargaining for Sheriff patrol officers.

• Nursing Home staffing coordinator position and compensation
• Part-time Assistant State’s Attorney position
• Maintenance Hazard Pay Letter of Agreement
• Retroactive pay on contracts
• Sheriff MAP Negotiations for patrol

The Salary & Labor Committee approved remote attendance for a member, adopted the prior meeting minutes, and authorized several personnel and contract actions. It hired a Nursing Home Staffing Coordinator at $24.00 per hour and a part‑time Assistant State’s Attorney at $52,000 per year. The committee also approved 30‑day discretionary leaves for jail and nursing‑home employees, the MAP Patrol contract, and payment of three county bills.

• Approved remote attendance for James Bailey (all Ayes)
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (all Ayes)
• Approved hiring Staffing Coordinator at $24.00/hour (all Ayes)
• Approved hiring Part‑time Assistant State’s Attorney at $52,000/year (all Ayes)
• Approved 30‑day discretionary leave for Jail employee (all Ayes)
• Approved 30‑day discretionary leaves for Nursing Home employees (all Ayes)
• Approved MAP Patrol contract and forward to Full Board (all Ayes)
• Approved payment of bills $807.68, $202,688.30, and $990,584.52 (all Ayes)

Health Insurance Committee

The LaSalle County Health Insurance Committee will consider motions to approve remote attendance, approve minutes from previous meetings, and approve bills. It will also vote to accept and place on file the 2025 OPEB Report and the Health Insurance Report(s). Informational items include the OPEB Report 2025, federal and state healthcare updates, and health insurance reports. An executive session will be held before adjourning the meeting.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Motion to approve minutes from previous meetings
• Motion to approve bills
• Accept & place on file OPEB Report 2025
• Accept & place on file Health Insurance Report(s)

The Insurance Committee approved remote attendance for a member and ratified the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized payment of four prepaid bills totaling $5,221,829.62. The committee accepted and filed the 2025 OPEB report and the 2025 Health Plan Year End Review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance for Craig Emmett (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of the Oct 23, 2025 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved payment of prepaid bills $131,437.65, $1,997,790.94, $3,214,799.12, $877,801.91 (all ayes)
• Accepted and placed on file the 2025 OPEB Report (all ayes)
• Accepted and placed on file the 2025 Health Plan Year End Review (all ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting (all ayes)

Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (E-911)

The Joint Emergency Telephone System Board will approve the minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting and record insurance certificates from several cities and the county sheriff. It will consider a new budget line item on the AFR for Mobile Data Terminal air cards, maintenance, repairs, and lease payments. The board will also review financial reports, including total bills for LASCO, Ottawa Central Dispatch, and IVRD.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 26, 2025
• Certificates of insurance received from City of Peru, City of LaSalle, City of Ottawa, and LaSalle County Sheriff
• New budget line item on AFR titled Mobile Data Terminal (air cards, maintenance, repairs, loans or lease payments)
• Review of statewide GIS mandate
• Review of Quickbooks subscription and 2025 AFR filing

The board approved the 2026 QuickBooks online subscription cost split among the Treasurer’s Office, IVRD and the Sheriff’s Office. It also accepted the December 2025 and January 2026 bills for Ottawa Central Dispatch, IVRD and the Sheriff’s Office PSAP. The proposal to upload mandated GIS data to the statewide platform was tabled pending more information. Prior meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved QuickBooks subscription cost split (motion carried)
• Accepted December 2025 and January 2026 bills for Ottawa, IVRD, and Sheriff’s Office (motion carried)
• Tabled WTH GIS data upload proposal pending further information
• Approved November 26, 2025 meeting minutes (all Ayes, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:48 AM (motion carried)

Law & Justice Committee

The Law & Justice Committee will meet to approve bills for the 2024-2026 budgets across several departments. The body will review reports from the State's Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary-Probation, and the Detention Home.

• Approval of bills for State's Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary-Probation, and Detention Home budgets
• Discussion regarding a Part-Time Assistant State’s Attorney

The Law & Justice Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting and a series of budget bills for State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Judiciary, and Detention Home. It also forwarded a request for a Part‑Time Assistant State’s Attorney ($52,000 per year) to the Salary and Labor Committee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (all aye, no nay)
• Approved State’s Attorney 2026 budget bills totaling $7,666.48 (all aye)
• Forwarded request for a Part‑Time Assistant State’s Attorney ($52,000/year) to Salary and Labor (all aye)
• Approved Public Defender budget bills for 2025‑2026 totaling $2,148.71 (all aye)
• Approved Circuit Clerk budget bills for 2025‑2026 totaling $11,485.39 (all aye)
• Approved Judiciary budget bills for 2026 totaling $26,495.17 (all aye)
• Approved Detention Home budget bills for 2026 totaling $16,699.29 (all aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all aye)

Tourism Committee

The LaSalle County Tourism Committee will consider a motion to approve remote attendance under Resolution #23-53 and will approve the 2025‑2026 tourism budget bills. It will review updates on marketing programs, trail and parking development, and a pending tourism funding request due February 15. The meeting also includes citizen comment, coalition and heritage corridor updates, and a review of recent state legislation.

• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23-53
• Approval of 2025‑2026 tourism budget bills
• Tourism Funding Request due February 15
• Development of trails and parking at the acquired land
• Marketing updates (March Madness, Cubs Package, Star Program)

Insurance Trust Committee

Health Department Board

The LaSalle County Health Department Board of Health will meet to approve monthly bills and fund transfers. The board will also receive a final report regarding the IDHS Fiscal Administrative Review.

• Payment of monthly bills and transfer of funds
• Final Report of IDHS Fiscal Administrative Review
• Report on new Illinois public health laws

Highway Committee

The LaSalle County Highway Committee will meet to review monthly bills and utility permits. The body is considering joint funding agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation and a professional services agreement for road projects.

• Resolution 26-01: Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for Kangley Blacktop (Section 25-00412-00-WR)
• Resolution 26-02: Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates for Dee Bennett Road (Section 25-00413-00-WR)
• Resolution 26-03: Joint Funding Agreement with IDOT for Dee Bennett Road (Section 25-00413-00-WR)
• Purchase of Tandem
• Purchase of replacement cameras

The Highway Committee approved $310,512.28 in monthly bills, a utility/boring permit for a new roundabout, and three resolutions authorizing joint funding agreements for resurfacing projects on Kangley Blacktop and Dee Bennett Road, as well as a professional services agreement with Strand Associates. The committee also approved the purchase of a new tandem for $329,228.90 and new cameras for $5,755.00. All actions were carried by an aye vote.

• Approved monthly bills totaling $310,512.28 (aye vote)
• Approved Utility/Boring Permit #26-01 for roundabout utilities relocation (aye vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-01: Joint Funding Agreement for Kangley Blacktop resurfacing (aye vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-02: Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates for Dee Bennett Road (aye vote)
• Approved Resolution 26-03: Joint Funding Agreement for Dee Bennett Road resurfacing (aye vote)
• Approved purchase of new tandem from CIT/Bonnell for $329,228.90 (aye vote)
• Approved purchase of new cameras from Seico for $5,755.00 (aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:28 A.M. (aye vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The LaSalle County Zoning Board of Appeals will review two applications for 5 MW commercial solar energy facilities, one southeast and one southwest of 1594 N 2650th Road in South Ottawa Township. The agenda also includes approval or dismissal of the previous meeting minutes and a public comment period limited to 30 minutes total.

• Application 26-01: 5 MW commercial solar facility (South Ottawa CSG 1 LLC) southeast of 1594 N 2650th
• Application 26-02: 5 MW commercial solar facility (South Ottawa CSG 2 LLC) southwest of 1594 N 2650th
• Approve or dispense previous meeting minutes
• Public voice period (up to 30 minutes total)
• Open meeting procedures

The board approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. It approved Petition 26-01 for a 5 MW commercial solar facility with six conditions and recommended it to the County Board. It also approved Petition 26-02 for another 5 MW solar facility with six conditions and recommended it to the County Board. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.

• Approved December 17, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Petition 26-01 SU (5MW solar) with six conditions (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Recommended Petition 26-01 to County Board (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Approved Petition 26-02 SU (5MW solar) with six conditions (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Recommended Petition 26-02 to County Board (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)

Taxes, Election & Geographic Information System (GIS) Committee

The LaSalle County Taxes, Election & GIS Committee will review and approve the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 budgets for the Treasurer, County Clerk, Recorder, GIS, and the Board of Review. It will consider a resolution to surrender tax sale certificates for parcel 29‑98‑100‑081 in Brookfield. Additional items include election judge training policy, legislative updates, and a motion to allow remote attendance under Resolution #23‑53.

• Resolution to surrender tax sale certificates for parcel 29‑98‑100‑081 (Brookfield)
• Review and approval of 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 budgets for each department
• Discussion of election judge training policy
• Legislative report/update and consideration of Senate and House bills
• Motion to approve remote attendance pursuant to Resolution #23‑53

County Property Committee

The committee will review budgets for 2024-2026 and approve bills for parks, cemeteries, and county buildings. Members will discuss an ordinance to amend park rules and regulations. The meeting also includes reviews of capital assets and ongoing facility maintenance projects.

• Proposed ordinance amending Park Rules and Regulations
• Budget review for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 for Parks, Memorial, and Cemetery
• Budget review for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 for Courthouses, Jail, Buildings & Grounds
• Capital asset review and approval
• Discussion of maintenance projects including Jail AC and E. Etna Road Gov. Highway ADA repairs

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It authorized a $38,408.30 park bill and several courthouse and jail bills totaling $174,334.03. The meeting was then adjourned. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved previous month meeting minutes (motion carried, all aye)
• Approved park bill 2026‑001‑036 for $38,408.30 (motion carried, all aye)
• Approved courthouse/jail bill 2025‑001‑029 for $870.00 (motion carried, all aye)
• Approved courthouse/jail bill 2026‑001‑029 for $117,512.39 (motion carried, all aye)
• Approved courthouse/jail bill 2025‑028‑000 for $7,511.35 (motion carried, all aye)
• Approved courthouse/jail bill 2026‑028‑000 for $44,190.00 (motion carried, all aye)
• Approved courthouse/jail bill 2026‑033‑000 for $4,250.29 (motion carried, all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, all aye)

Health & Safety Committee

Circuit Wide Probation Committee

Nursing Home, VAC, and ROE Committee

Finance & Fee Committee

The committee will review and vote on the approval of current bills and the 2025-2026 budget. Members will discuss TIF annual reviews and congressional funding grants. The meeting also includes updates on American Rescue Plan and IFiber broadband funds.

• Approval of current bill reports
• Review of 2025-2026 budget and budget amendments
• TIF annual review meetings and reports
• Congressional funding grants
• IFiber Funds Broadband and Fund 28 Grants

IT & Central Services Committee

The committee will review and approve bill reports for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budgets for both Central Services and IT. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss security procedures and personnel. Members will also address ongoing projects regarding software, hardware, the CIC website, and iFiber.

• Approval of Central Services bills for 2024-2025 and/or 2025-2026 budgets
• Approval of IT bills for 2024-2025 and/or 2025-2026 budgets
• Executive session regarding security procedures and public safety
• Discussion of iFiber project proceeds
• Review of CIC Website and software/hardware

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It authorized Central Services to pay a $31,749.60 bill (Dept. 001‑047) and approved IT bills of $37,928.10 for 2025 and $63,223.74 plus $29,898.91 for 2026. The monthly reports for Central Services and IT were placed on file, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Central Services bill of $31,749.60 (Dept. 001‑047) (motion carried)
• Filed Central Services monthly report (motion carried)
• Approved IT bill of $37,928.10 (Dept. 001‑005) for 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved IT bills of $63,223.74 (Dept. 001‑005) and $29,898.91 handdrawn for 2026 (motion carried)
• Filed IT department report (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

County Board

The LaSalle County Board will consider and vote on multiple land‑use applications, including new lots, an accessory dwelling unit, and a side‑yard reduction. It will also approve contracts for the County Mental Health 708 Board and adopt the Highway Annual Report. Additional items include setting per‑diem rates for judges, approving out‑of‑state travel expenses over $1,000, and routine reports and correspondence.

• Approve land‑use permit 25-27 SU Rose Kobilsek Trust (lot <35 acres, A1) at 502 N 37th Rd, Ophir Township
• Approve land‑use permit 25-28 SU Matt/Corrie Gavin (Accessory Dwelling Unit) at 2797 N 4550th Rd, Northville Township
• Approve land‑use permit 25-04 VAR Paul/Jennifer Waszkowiak (side‑yard reduction from 10’ to 5’) at 2565 E 259th Rd, Peru Township
• Approve land‑use permits 25-29 and 25-30 SU Holiday Development LLC/Let’s Store It Sheridan LLC (mini‑warehouse and lots <35 acres) at 1302 Holiday Dr, Northville Township
• Approve contracts for LaSalle County Mental Health 708 Board

The La Salle County Board filled the District 20 vacancy by appointing Patrick Walsh. It denied two special‑use petitions for 1302 Holiday Dr. and approved several other special‑use permits, a variance, mental‑health contracts, and out‑of‑state travel expense ordinances. Additional reports and correspondence were placed on file.

• Appointed Patrick Walsh to fill District 20 vacancy (voice vote 24 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items (voice vote 25 ayes)
• Denied Petition #25-30 special‑use permit for Let’s Store It LLC (2 ayes, 23 nays)
• Denied Petition #25-29 special‑use permit for Let’s Store It LLC (25 nays)
• Approved Petition #25-27 special‑use permit for Rose Kobilsek Trust (voice vote 25 ayes)
• Approved Petition #25-28 special‑use permit for accessory dwelling unit (voice vote 25 ayes)
• Approved Petition #25-04 variance for Waszkowiak garage (voice vote 25 ayes)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel expense ordinances for jail, EMA, and deputy coroner (each roll call 25 ayes)

Land Use & Oversite Committee

The Land Use & Oversite Committee will review the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget and approve bills. It will discuss a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. Additional items include construction permit reports, enforcement and IEPA inspection updates, and recycling/HHW events.

• Budget 2024-2025 and/or 2025-2026 review and bill approval
• Zoning ordinance proposed text amendment
• Monthly construction permit reports
• Enforcement inspection report and updates
• IEPA inspection reports

The committee approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. It then approved budget bills for the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 periods. A motion to place the monthly construction, enforcement, and inspection reports on file was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 AM.

• Approved December 3, 2025 minutes (all aye, none nay; Steve Aubry and Kindra Pottinger absent)
• Approved budget bills for 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 (all aye, none nay; Steve Aubry and Kindra Pottinger absent)
• Recommended reports be placed on file (all aye, none nay; Steve Aubry and Kindra Pottinger absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03 AM (all aye, none nay; Steve Aubry and Kindra Pottinger absent)

Public Safety Committee

The LaSalle County Public Safety Committee will review 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 budget reports for the Sheriff, Coroner, Animal Control and EMA. It will discuss a motion to approve out‑of‑state travel and travel expenses exceeding $1,000, referencing Ordinance #23‑97 dated April 13, 2023. An executive session will address security procedures under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8). Standard items such as roll call, minutes and citizen comment are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve out‑of‑state travel and expense over $1,000 for the Sheriff (Ordinance #23‑97)
• Motion to approve out‑of‑state travel and expense over $1,000 for the Coroner (Ordinance #23‑97)
• Motion to approve out‑of‑state travel and expense over $1,000 for Animal Control (Ordinance #23‑97)
• Motion to approve out‑of‑state travel and expense over $1,000 for EMA (Ordinance #23‑97)
• Executive session on security procedures under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)

The committee unanimously approved remote attendance for two members and adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. It then approved a series of department bills for 2025 and 2026, including a $513,864.47 allocation for the security department. Out‑of‑state travel requests for the jail, coroner, animal control and EMA were accepted and forwarded to the full board. Several reports from the sheriff, coroner, animal control and EMA were accepted and placed on file.

• Approved remote attendance for Craig Emmett (all aye, no nay) – Motion carried
• Approved remote attendance for Brian Dose (all aye, no nay) – Motion carried
• Approved previous meeting minutes (all aye, no nay) – Motion carried
• Approved Sheriff/Courthouse Security & Radio bills, including $513,864.47 for Dept. 033‑000 (all aye, no nay) – Motion carried
• Approved Coroner bills for 2025 and 2026 (all aye, no nay) – Motion carried
• Approved Animal Control bills for 2025 and 2026 (all aye, no nay) – Motion carried
• Approved EMA bills for 2025 and 2026 (all aye, no nay) – Motion carried
• Accepted out‑of‑state travel requests and forwarded them to the full board (all aye, no nay) – Motion carried

Committee on Appointment & Legislation & Rules

The Committee on Appointments and Legislation & Rules will meet to approve minutes, consider remote attendance, and discuss new business including a District 20 appointment and drainage district reappointments.

• Motion to approve remote attendance (Resolution #23-53)
• Approval of Committee minutes
• District 20 appointment
• Reappointment to Drainage District #2 (Sean O'Donnell)

The committee voted to allow remote attendance for Mr. Ray Gatza under Resolution #23-53. It also approved the December meeting minutes. Appointments of Patrick Walsh for District 20 and Sean O’Donnell for Drainage District #2 were accepted and forwarded to the full board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved remote attendance for Mr. Ray Gatza (motion carried)
• Approved December meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted appointment of Patrick Walsh to District 20 (motion carried)
• Accepted appointment of Sean O’Donnell to Drainage District #2 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)