Madison County, IL

County Board

The County Board will vote on several high-value equipment purchases for the Highway Department and various road improvement agreements. The meeting includes zoning petitions, the authorization of unsafe building demolitions, and multiple health department vaccine contracts.

• Purchase of dump trucks, a track loader, tractors, and a Ford F150 for the Highway Department totaling over $800,000
• Zoning map amendment for 18.11 acres on Prairie Rd from Single-Family Residential to Agricultural
• Demolition of unsafe buildings at 2648 Missouri Ave, Granite City and 1325 Lee Ave, Cottage Hills
• Contract for access control doors at the Madison County Courthouse for $47,727.55
• Vaccine purchases for the Health Department from five vendors with totals up to $70,000 each

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a resolution regarding assistance for veterans. The agenda also includes a provision for a closed session if necessary.

• Resolution Prioritizing Just and Necessary Assistance to Madison County Veterans

Judiciary Committee

The Madison County Judiciary Committee is meeting to approve monthly bills and several purchase requests for county legal and detention services. The committee will also receive monthly reports from various county departments, including the Sheriff and State's Attorney.

• Integrated Jury Solution, LLC purchase resolution for $105,000
• Karpel Solutions case management renewal for $73,925.00
• KeyTrak, Inc. computerized key management system for $27,133.61
• AWARE, Inc. AFIX maintenance renewal for $8,474.00

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone System Board will meet to discuss the transfer of funds to the Madison County Treasury. The board is also reviewing the 9-1-1 Director Policy and setting the 2027 meeting schedule.

• Resolution to transfer ETSB funds to the Madison County Treasury
• Updated 9-1-1 Director Policy
• 2027 meeting dates and times
• Announcement of the Deputy Director position

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Sewer Facilities Committee

Public Safety Committee

Health Department Committee

Transportation Committee

Judiciary Committee

Grants Committee

Central Services Committee

Building & Zoning Committee

Personnel & Labor Relations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

County Board

Executive Committee

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Building & Zoning Committee

Grants Committee

Transportation Committee

Judiciary Committee

Sewer Facilities Committee

Public Safety Committee

Health Department Committee

Central Services Committee

Personnel & Labor Relations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

County Board

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

Public Safety Committee

Sewer Facilities Committee

Building & Zoning Committee

Grants Committee

Transportation Committee

Judiciary Committee

Health Department Committee

Central Services Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

County Board

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

Public Safety Committee

Grants Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

Public Safety Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

Public Safety Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

Public Safety Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will consider various purchase requests and resolutions. Key items include heavy equipment for the Highway Department and multiple vaccine contracts for the Health Department.

• Purchase of two dump trucks, a compact track loader, and two tractors for the Highway Department totaling $704,713.97
• Vaccine purchase resolutions for the Health Department with vendors including Sanofi, Merck, and GlaxoSmithKline
• Resolution for a $131,040 software license renewal for the County Clerk
• Resolution for a $105,000 implementation and support contract for the Circuit Court
• Approval of the FY 2027 Budget and Annual Report for the Madison County and Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention Districts

Central Services Committee

The committee is meeting to approve monthly bills and several purchase requests for information technology and facilities management. The agenda includes resolutions for building repairs and software renewals.

• Repair of failing retaining wall in front of Sheriff's Office from Korte Construction for $49,770.00
• Access control doors at Courthouse from Convergint Technologies for $47,727.55
• Scaffolding system from Lobo Systems for $44,354.00
• Exagrid renewal from Asimer Tech LLC for $43,993.74
• Dell computer refresh for IT Department for $36,669.00

Health Department Committee

The committee is meeting to consider several resolutions for the purchase of vaccines from multiple vendors. The agenda also includes proposed spending for animal care data services and health department software licensing.

• Vaccine purchases from Sanofi Vaccines US, Inc. (up to $70,000), Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (up to $70,000), and GlaxoSmithKline (up to $50,000)
• Vaccine purchases from FFF Enterprises (up to $40,000) and McKesson Medical Surgical Government Solutions, LLC (up to $30,000 and an amended $40,000 resolution)
• Vet Import Entry Data Service Fees for Animal Care and Control via HLP, Inc. (up to $40,000)
• CDP ezEMRx Software, License, and Support Lease extension via Custom Data Processing, Inc. (up to $67,000)

Personnel & Labor Relations Committee

Transportation Committee

The Madison County Transportation Committee meets October 7, 2026 at the Highway Department in Edwardsville to consider 14 resolutions and funding agreements for road and bridge projects across Alton, Collinsville, Wood River, Glen Carbon, and Grantfork. The committee will also vote on purchasing highway department vehicles and equipment, and on two surveying service contracts. Several items list vendor or amount as 'TBD.'

• Meyers Bottom Bridge on Lebanon Road: resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code
• Alton projects: Belle Street resurfacing, Fosterburg Road Phases 3 and 4, Main Street Phase 1, State Street Phase 3
• Collinsville: St. Louis Road Great Streets Improvement Phase 2
• Wood River: Edwardsville Road Resurfacing Phases 1, 2, and 3
• Glen Carbon: IL Rte. 157 traffic signal and intersection improvements, IL Rte. 159 intersection improvements, South Main Street resurfacing and ADA improvements

Grants Committee

The Madison County Grants Committee meets October 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the County Board Room, 157 N. Main St., Edwardsville. The main business is 13 purchase requests for amended roof and gutter replacement projects, most funded through CDBG, with contract amounts plus up to 10% contingency. The committee will also consider a resolution extending 2026 HVAC, insulation, and appliance contractors for the Weatherization program, amended Park & Recreation grant resolutions for New Douglas Township and the Village of South Roxana, and two ordinances making technical corrections to the Madison County and Southwestern Madison County Enterprise Zones. A closed session is listed if needed under Section 2(c) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

• 13 amended roof/gutter contracts: Total Roofing STL, Zimmerman Exteriors, Allen Roofing and Siding, and Eagle Home Improvement, ranging from $3,033.80 to $21,556.00, each with up to 10% contingency
• Resolution extending 2026 HVAC/Insulation/Appliance contractors for the Weatherization program (Community Development)
• Amended resolution for 2026 Park & Recreation grant funds for New Douglas Township Park & RecPlex
• Amended resolution for 2026 Park & Recreation grant funds for the Village of South Roxana
• Ordinances amending Ordinance No. 2014-12 (Madison County Discovery Enterprise Zone) and Ordinance No. 2014-10 (Southwestern Madison County Enterprise Zone) for technical corrections and modified incentives

Building & Zoning Committee

The Madison County Building & Zoning Committee meets Oct. 6, 2026, to vote on five zoning resolutions, a minor subdivision plat, and a plumbing inspector contract. Four petitions carry Zoning Board of Adjustment recommendations of approval, including an 18.11-acre rezoning from single-family residential to agricultural along Prairie Rd in Saline Township. The committee will also consider two demolition resolutions and monthly bills.

• Resolution Z26-0086: rezone ~18.11 acres from R-2 Single-Family Residential to A Agricultural at Prairie Rd, Saline Township, north of 4002 Prairie Rd, Highland (ZBA 4-0 approval)
• Resolution Z26-0087: variances at 4650 Drda Ln, Edwardsville, for a dwelling 10 feet from the south side line instead of 25 feet and a front-yard accessory structure (ZBA 4-0 approval)
• Resolution Z26-0088: Special Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 11104 Ellis Rd, St Jacob (ZBA 4-0 approval with conditions)
• Resolution Z26-0089: Special Use Permit to keep 2 goats at 380 Bethel Rd, Collinsville (ZBA 4-0 approval with conditions)
• Purchase Request: Licensed Plumbing Inspector agreement with Timothy Singler, $35,000, 1-year term

Sewer Facilities Committee

The Madison County Sewer Facilities Committee meets Oct. 5, 2026, at 301 E. Chain of Rocks Rd., Granite City. The agenda includes approval of September 8 minutes, monthly bills, and August 2026 balance sheet and income statement. Members will consider a purchase resolution with Vandevanter Engineering for two 20HP submersible pumps at $55,925.50. A closed session may be held under Section 2(c) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

• Purchase resolution: Vandevanter Engineering, two 20HP submersible pumps, $55,925.50, one-time term
• Approval of Sept. 8, 2026 committee meeting minutes
• Monthly bills and August 2026 balance sheet and income statement
• Possible closed session under Section 2(c) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 2, 2026

Public Safety Committee

Judiciary Committee

The Madison County Judiciary Committee meets October 1, 2026, to review monthly bills and consider purchase requests and resolutions for jail and prosecutor software systems. Items include a $8,474.00 AFIX maintenance renewal from AWARE, Inc., a $27,133.61 six-year KeyTrak key management system for the jail, and a $73,925.00 Karpel case management renewal for the State's Attorney. The agenda also includes monthly reports from the Child Advocacy Center, Circuit Clerk, Circuit Court, Detention Home, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff/Jail, and State's Attorney, plus a possible closed session under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

• AFIX Maintenance Renewal from AWARE, Inc. for $8,474.00, one-year term (10/1/26–9/30/27)
• Computerized Key Management System for Madison County Jail from KeyTrak, Inc. for $27,133.61, six-year term
• Annual renewal for Prosecutor by Karpel Case Management System from Karpel Solutions for $73,925.00 (10/01/2026–9/30/2027)
• Monthly reports from Child Advocacy Center, Circuit Clerk, Circuit Court, Detention Home, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff/Jail Population, and State's Attorney
• Possible closed session for any lawful exemption under Section 2(c) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) will meet to approve minutes, purchase orders, and a resolution transferring ETSB funds to the county treasury. They will also announce the 2026 ETSB Scholarship winner and hear the Director's Report. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of resolution authorizing transfer of ETSB funds to Madison County Treasury
• Claims/Purchase Order Recommendations
• Announcement of 2026 ETSB Scholarship Winner
• Approval of August 27, 2026 minutes
• Possible closed session under Illinois Open Meetings Act

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four zoning petitions, including a rezoning request, two variance requests, and two special use permit requests. The board will also approve minutes from its August 25, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Rezone 18.11 acres from R-2 to A at Prairie Rd, Saline Twp (Z26-0086)
• Variance for 10-ft side setback (required 25 ft) and front-yard accessory structure at 4650 Drda Ln, Edwardsville (Z26-0087)
• Special use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 11104 Ellis Rd, St Jacob (Z26-0088)
• Special use permit to keep 2 goats at 380 Bethel Rd, Collinsville (Z26-0089)

County Board

The Madison County Board will consider several zoning map amendments and special use permits, including a solar energy facility, as well as multiple contracts and purchases. They will also vote on an ordinance amending circuit court fees and various financial resolutions. The agenda includes routine reports, appointments, and a possible closed session.

• Zoning map amendment for 11.24 acres at 5363 & 5405 Chain of Rocks Rd, Edwardsville, from B-3/R-2 to B-4
• Special use permit for commercial solar energy facility at 1471 Springvalley Rd, Troy (ZBA recommended denial)
• Contract for Probation Building Roof Replacement with Jim Taylor, Inc. for $433,295.00
• Microsoft Software Licensing renewal with CDW-G for $68,248.25
• Ordinance amending civil fees charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court

Personnel & Labor Relations Committee

The Personnel & Labor Relations Committee will consider creating two new county positions and approving health benefit administration agreements. The committee will also review a title and grade change for a Financial Assistant Bookkeeper following a job audit.

• Creation of 911 Emergency Telephone System Deputy Director ($87,550-$118,450)
• Creation of Manufacturing Grant Coordinator ($45,000-$70,000)
• Title and grade change for SSA #1 Financial Assistant Bookkeeper
• Stop loss protection resolution with Pareto Captive Services ($161.26 per member per month)
• Health benefits administration agreement with Consociate Health

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will review various purchase requests, resolutions, and ordinances. The agenda includes discussions on infrastructure repairs, software renewals, and the FY 2027 draft budget submission.

• Probation Building roof replacement contract for $433,295.00
• Enterprise Zone amendments for Discovery Zone, Gateway Commerce Center, Riverbend, and Southwestern
• Ordinance amending civil fees for the Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Emergency appropriation of $387,375 for the 2027 Health Dept. IBCCP Grant
• Property acquisition for roadway improvement at 3504 Staunton Road

The Finance and Government Operations Committee approved various purchase requests, resolutions, and emergency appropriations during their September 10, 2026, meeting. The committee also reviewed the 2027 budget draft and approved the August 2026 claims and transfers report. All items presented for a vote were approved, including an amended enterprise zone agreement.

• Approved purchase requests for various county departments (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Riverbend Enterprise Zone agreement (6-1)
• Approved $433,295 contract for Probation Building roof replacement (7-0)
• Approved $387,375 emergency appropriation for Health Dept. grant (7-0)
• Approved $126,730 emergency appropriation for Public Defender (7-0)
• Approved August 2026 claims and transfers report (7-0)
• Approved property trustee report (7-0)
• Approved four building and zoning/clerk refunds (7-0)

Health Department Committee

The committee will review purchase approvals and expense reports. Discussion includes medical consultant services and procurement of rabies vaccination tags and printing services.

• Medical consultant services from Mark E. McGranahan, MD FAAP for $2,400 per month
• Purchase of 42,000 one-year and 15,500 three-year rabies vaccination tags for 2027
• One-time payment of $13,115.00 to Highland Printers
• Approval of August 12, 2026, meeting minutes

The Health Department Committee approved a three-year contract for a medical consultant and the purchase of rabies vaccination tags for 2027. The committee also approved the August 2026 expense summary report and purchase order requests.

• Approved medical consultant services for Mark McGranahan, MD FAAP at $28,000 annually for 3 years
• Approved purchase of 42,000 one-year and 15,500 three-year rabies vaccination tags for $13,115
• Approved August 2026 Health Department and Animal Care and Control Expense Summary Report (5-0)
• Approved Health Department Committee Purchase Order Requests (5-0)
• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Central Services Committee

The Madison County Central Services Committee will consider several purchase approvals and resolutions, including a $433,295 contract for the Probation Building roof replacement and a $68,248.25 Microsoft software licensing renewal. They will also review monthly bills and purchase requests for facility and IT items. The committee will discuss removing invoice approvals from future agendas.

• Resolution to approve $433,295 contract with Jim Taylor Roofing for Probation Building roof replacement
• Resolution to purchase $68,248.25 Microsoft software licensing and assurance renewal from CDW-G
• Purchase request for $12,982.18 Wood River Elevator #1 buffer replacement from Kone
• Purchase request for $15,787.95 to add doors 208, 214, and 309 to Prox Card System from Convergint Technologies
• Purchase request for $10,101.35 for 35 Adobe Acrobat Pro licenses from CDW-G

The committee approved several purchase requests and resolutions, including a contract for a roof replacement and software renewals. Members also received status updates on Wood River building inspections and IT server replacements.

• Approved monthly bills (5-0)
• Approved $12,982.18 for Wood River Elevator #1 Buffer Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $15,787.95 for Administration building Prox Card System additions (5-0)
• Approved $10,101.35 for 35 Adobe Acrobat Pro licenses (5-0)
• Approved $433,295.00 contract for Probation Building Roof Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $68,248.25 for Microsoft Licensing and Software Assurance Renewal (5-0)
• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee

The Madison County Public Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes, monthly bills, and a liquor license name change for Steffi's Bar & Grill Corporation dba Trackside Bar & Grill. They will also receive monthly reports from the Coroner, Emergency Management, 911/ETSB, and Sheriff/Patrol Operations. A closed session may be held if needed.

• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026
• Approval of monthly bills
• Liquor license name change for Trackside Bar & Grill at 100 Joe Street, Collinsville
• Monthly reports from Coroner, Emergency Management, 911/ETSB, and Sheriff/Patrol Operations

Sewer Facilities Committee

The Madison County Sewer Facilities Committee is meeting to approve routine items: August meeting minutes, monthly bills, and the July 2026 balance sheet and income statement. No unfinished or new business is listed, and a closed session may occur if needed. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of August 2026 committee minutes
• Approval of monthly bills
• Review of balance sheet and income statement for July 2026
• Possible closed session under Illinois Open Meetings Act

The committee approved the August 2026 bill list and the July 2026 balance sheet and income statement. Members received an update that no new information is available regarding the potential sale of the SSA.

• Approved August 2026 Bill List (5-0)
• Approved July 2026 Balance Sheet and Income Statement (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as written

Judiciary Committee

The Madison County Judiciary Committee will consider approving a three-year, $48,570 contract with Innovative Business Systems, Inc. for cybernetics storage of Circuit Clerk documents, and an ordinance amending civil fees charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The committee will also hear monthly reports from county departments including the Child Advocacy Center, Circuit Clerk, Circuit Court, Detention Home, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff/Jail Population, and State's Attorney.

• Purchase resolution: Cybernetics Storage for document storage, vendor Innovative Business Systems, Inc., $48,570.00, three-year term
• Ordinance amending established civil fees charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Monthly bills approval
• Monthly reports from Child Advocacy Center, Circuit Clerk, Circuit Court, Detention Home, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff/Jail Population, State's Attorney

Transportation Committee

The Madison County Transportation Committee will consider several resolutions, including participation in regional planning efforts, a supplemental funding resolution for the Troy O'Fallon Road project, a real estate sale in Edwardsville Township, and a property acquisition for future roadway improvement on Staunton Road. They will also approve a purchase request for engineering services on the CSX Lebanon Road project and hear an engineer's report on construction updates.

• Supplemental Funding Resolution, Troy O'Fallon Road Project (Section 10-00084-03-RS)
• Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate Located in Edwardsville Township
• Property Acquisition for Future Roadway Improvement, 3504 Staunton Road (CH 21) (Section 26-00182-02-LA)
• Purchase Request - Technical Services for CSX Lebanon Road Project, Vendor: Lochmueller Group, Inc., Amount: NTE $30,000.00
• Final Payment for New Poag Road (CH 69) at Old Poag Road Pipe Lining (Section 26-00123-12-DR)

The committee unanimously approved seven resolutions covering planning participation, real estate sales, and road improvements. It also approved a technical services contract for the CSX Lebanon Road Project and an amended specialized vendor list.

• Approved participation in Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in East-West Gateway Council of Governments planning (Unanimous)
• Approved supplemental funding for Troy O’Fallon Road MFT Overage (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of real estate in Edwardsville Township (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment for New Poag Road pipe lining (Unanimous)
• Approved improvement under Illinois Highway Code Section 26-00182-02-LA (Unanimous)
• Approved property acquisition at 3504 Staunton Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Lochmueller Group, Inc. contract for CSX Lebanon Road Project (Unanimous)

Grants Committee

The Madison County Grants Committee will approve several purchase requests, including four enterprise zone amendments totaling $74,850.48 and three CDBG roofing and gutter projects totaling $30,647.19. The body will also adopt resolutions for a $38,200 annual software subscription and $30,000 in membership dues. Additionally, the committee will authorize seven HVAC contractors for LIHEAP emergency furnace vouchers.

• Four Enterprise Zone Amendments (Discovery Zone, Gateway Commerce Center, Riverbend, Southwestern) via Moran Economic Development totaling $74,850.48
• Three CDBG projects for roof and gutter replacement via Total Roofing STL totaling $30,647.19
• Purchase of three Kyocera TASKalfa MZ5001 copiers/printers/scanners via Americom for $18,465.00
• Resolution for Grants Management Software via Benevate LLC (DBA Neighborly Software) at $38,200 annually
• Resolution for Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois membership dues at $30,000.00

The Committee approved several purchase requests for enterprise zone applications and building repairs. It also authorized a new annual contract for grants management software and a contract with the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois.

• Approved amended Discovery Zone Enterprise Zone application fee of $6,500 and expenses up to $250 (8-0)
• Approved $29,850.48 for Gateway Commerce Enterprise Zone redesignation services (8-0)
• Approved $14,500 application fee and $500 expenses for Riverbend Enterprise Zone amendment (8-0)
• Approved $14,500 application fee and $500 expenses for Southwest Enterprise Zone amendment (8-0)
• Approved roof and gutter replacements at three properties by Total Roofing STL totaling $30,646.19 (8-0)
• Approved $18,465.00 for three Kyocera copiers/printers/scanners (8-0)
• Approved $38,200 annual contract for Benevate LLC grants management software (8-0)
• Approved $30,000 one-year contract with the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois (8-0)

Building & Zoning Committee

The Building & Zoning Committee will consider several zoning resolutions, including requests for land rezoning, special use permits, and variances. The committee will also review minor plats for three subdivisions and process various refund requests.

• Rezoning 11.24 acres at 5363 & 5405 Chain of Rocks Rd from B-3/R-2 to B-4
• Special Use Permit for an eating and drinking establishment at 5528 Maryville Rd
• Special Use Permit for a mobile home at 511 N Stanley Rd
• Variance for a single-family dwelling setback at 407 E Roosevelt Dr
• Special Use Permit for a commercial solar energy facility at 1471 Springvalley Rd

The Building & Zoning Committee approved four zoning resolutions and three minor subdivision plats. A request for a commercial solar energy facility in Troy failed to receive a motion and will proceed to the County Board for a final decision.

• Approved rezoning 11.24 acres to Wholesale Business District (Z26-0078)
• Approved Special Use Permit for eating and drinking establishment (Z26-0079)
• Approved Special Use Permit for mobile home occupancy up to 5 years (Z26-0081)
• Approved variance for single-family dwelling setback in Moro (Z26-0082)
• Failed to act on commercial solar facility request (Z26-0083)
• Approved Prante Subdivision Minor Plat
• Approved Limbaugh Subdivision Minor Plat with variance (3-1)
• Approved Corzine Farms Minor Plat with variance (3-1)

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) will meet to approve minutes, purchase orders, and a resolution transferring funds to the county treasury. They will also consider travel requests for staff and a scholarship winner to attend conferences. No purchase requests or resolutions are on the agenda for August.

• Approval of resolution to transfer ETSB funds to Madison County Treasury per Illinois Emergency Telephone System Act
• Claims/Purchase Order Recommendations
• Travel requests: Director and 2 staff plus scholarship winner to IPSTA Conference, and Jeff Haney and Steven Werths to Tyler Tech Illinois User Group Conference (both October 2026)
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting

The Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board approved the July 23rd, 2026 meeting minutes, the Claims/Purchase Order Recommendations Report, and a resolution to transfer board funds to the Madison County Treasury. The board also approved travel requests for staff to attend the Tyler Technologies User Group and the IPSTA Conference in October 2026. Additionally, the board received staff project updates on tower installations, recorder integration, radio testing, and budget preparations.

• Approved July 23rd, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Claims/Purchase Order Recommendations Report
• Approved resolution authorizing transfer of ETSB funds to the Madison County Treasury
• Approved travel request for Tyler Technologies User Group in Elgin, IL (estimated $600.00)
• Approved travel request for IPSTA Conference in Springfield, IL (estimated $1,650.00)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

The Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five zoning petitions, including a rezoning request, three special use permits, and one variance. The board will also approve minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Rezone 11.24 acres at 5363 & 5405 Chain of Rocks Rd, Edwardsville from B-3/R-2 to B-4 (Z26-0078)
• Special use permit for eating/drinking establishment at 5528 Maryville Rd, Granite City (Z26-0079)
• Special use permit to continue mobile home placement for up to 5 years at 511 N Stanley Rd, Cottage Hills (Z26-0081)
• Variance to build single-family home 15 ft from side property line instead of required 40 ft at 407 E Roosevelt Dr, Moro (Z26-0082)
• Special use permit for commercial solar energy facility at 1471 Springvalley Rd, Troy (Z26-0083)

The Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals denied a special use permit for a 4.99 MW commercial solar energy facility on Springvalley Road in Troy, despite staff recommending approval with conditions. The board approved four other petitions, including a rezoning, two special use permits, and a variance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning of 11.24 acres to B-4 Wholesale Business District at 5363 & 5405 Chain of Rocks Rd, Edwardsville (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for eating/drinking establishment at 5528 Maryville Rd, Granite City, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for mobile home placement for 5 years at 511 N Stanley Rd, Cottage Hills, with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 15-foot side setback (required 40 feet) at 407 E Roosevelt Dr, Moro (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for commercial solar facility at 1471 Springvalley Rd, Troy (unanimous)

Government Relations Committee

The Government Relations Committee will consider a resolution commissioning Madison County election judges through 2028. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and a possible closed session. No other substantive business is listed.

• Resolution commissioning Madison County Election Judges through 2028
• Approval of 7/15/2026 committee minutes
• Possible closed session under Illinois Open Meetings Act

County Board

The Madison County Board will consider several zoning requests, including a special use permit for a mobile home, a rezoning for a wholesale business, and variances for a garage and keeping goats/chickens. They will also vote on contracts for IT, roofing, and construction, as well as multiple grant appropriations and a workers' compensation settlement.

• Special use permit for mobile home at 106 Virginia Ave, Cottage Hills
• Rezoning 1.89 acres at 100 Joe St, Collinsville to B-4 Wholesale Business
• Contract for Highway Department Salt Shed Roof Replacements: $423,345.00
• Contract for CEO Restroom Renovation Phase #2: $171,800.00
• Workers' compensation settlement: $64,054.38

The Madison County Board approved a $423,345 contract with Geissler Roofing Company for Highway Department salt shed roof replacements, voting 17-7 after the Finance Committee had failed to advance it. The board also adopted an ordinance adding Battery Energy Storage System regulations to the county zoning code, approved a $205,486.17 Public Defender salary effective July 1, 2026, and passed numerous grant applications, purchases, and appointments. Most items passed 24-0. The meeting included extensive public comment criticizing Chairman Chris Slusser over a social media post about Dr. Anthony Fauci; no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved $423,345 salt shed roof contract with Geissler Roofing (17-7)
• Adopted ordinance adding Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) regulations to Chapter 93 zoning code (24-0)
• Approved Public Defender salary increase to $205,486.17 effective July 1, 2026 (24-0)
• Approved $599,237.22 Jano Technologies contract for Circuit Clerk software maintenance through 2029 (24-0)
• Approved $113,028 Motorola STARCOM 21 radio maintenance contract (24-0)
• Approved $171,800 CEO restroom renovation contract with Millenium Construction (24-0)
• Approved $45,127.90 Absolute VPN renewal for IT Department (24-0)
• Approved demolition of unsafe buildings at 5102 Rapp Rd and 6141 Old Alton Rd, Granite City (24-0)

Finance & Government Operations Committee

The Finance & Government Operations Committee will hear a presentation on the FY 2025 audit, consider multiple purchase requests and resolutions totaling over $1.5 million, and approve several emergency appropriations for grants. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, claims, refunds, and reports.

• CDBG roof replacements: Allen Roofing ($12,250, $15,630) and Zimmerman Exteriors ($14,212, $17,775.24)
• Grants management software from Benevate LLC: $32,900 annually, one-year term with four renewal options
• Jano Technologies maintenance renewal: $599,237.22 for three years
• Highway Department salt shed roof replacement: $423,345.00
• Emergency appropriations: $158,056 (health preparedness), $297,474 (VOCA), $287,263 (DCFS), and others

The Finance and Government Operations Committee approved multiple purchase requests, resolutions, claims, emergency appropriations, refunds, and a workers' compensation settlement. The only item that failed was a resolution for Highway Department Salt Shed Roof Replacements, which was rejected unanimously. The committee also approved a $599,237.22 contract renewal with Jano Technologies after amending the wording.

• Approved 7 purchase requests including CDBG roof replacements and software (6-0)
• Approved Jano Technologies maintenance agreement renewal $599,237.22 after amendment (6-0)
• Approved amended resolution for Cathryn Hamilton economic development services $62,400 (6-0)
• Approved 6 purchase resolutions including CEO restroom renovation and radio maintenance (6-0)
• Denied Highway Department Salt Shed Roof Replacements contract $423,345 (0-6)
• Approved July 2026 claims and transfers totaling $8,240,673.34 (6-0)
• Approved 6 emergency appropriations including grants totaling over $960,000 (6-0)
• Approved workers' compensation settlement $64,054.38 (6-0)

Personnel & Labor Relations Committee

The Personnel & Labor Relations Committee will discuss and potentially approve multiple updates to county personnel policies, including the Personnel Policy Handbook, policies for appointed officials, department heads, and non-union employees, the legally advised policy packet, and the county credit card policy. They will also consider creating a new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Support Staff position at $15-$20/hr. The meeting includes approval of May 2026 minutes and may enter closed session if needed.

• Proposed updates to Personnel Policy Handbook
• Proposed updates to Personnel Policies for County Board Appointed Officials and Department Heads
• Proposed updates to Personnel Policies for Supervisory, Professional, Confidential, and Non-Union Employees
• Proposed updates to County Credit Card Policy
• Creation of EMA Support Staff position (non-union, $15-$20/hr)

The Madison County Personnel and Labor Relations Committee adopted the May 2026 meeting minutes, approved a new EMA Support Staff position paying $15-$20 per hour, and approved resolutions to amend multiple county policies including the Personnel Policy Handbook and County Credit Card Policy.

• Adopted May 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved creation of a new EMA Support Staff position ($15-$20/hr)
• Approved Resolution to Amend the Personnel Policy Handbook
• Approved Resolution to Amend the Personnel Policies for County Board Appointed Officials and Department Heads
• Approved Resolution to Amend the Personnel Policies for County Board Supervisory, Professional, Confidential and Non-Union Employees
• Approved Resolution to Amend the Madison County Board Legally Advised Policy Packet
• Approved Resolution to Amend the County Credit Card Policy

Health Department Committee

The Health Department Committee is meeting to approve minutes, expense reports, and a purchasing report, and to hear monthly updates from the Public Health Administrator and Mental Health Board. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 8, 2026 minutes
• Expense reports and purchasing report approvals
• Public Health Administrator report
• Mental Health Board Executive report

The Madison County Health Department Committee approved the previous month's minutes, along with the expense summary report and purchase order requests for the Health Department and Animal Care and Control Department. The committee also received reports from the Public Health Administrator regarding Cyclospora cases and from the Mental Health Board Executive regarding Fiscal Year 2027 funding opportunities.

• Approved July 8, 2026 minutes by all members present
• Approved July 2026 Health Department and Animal Care and Control Department Expense Summary Report (6-0)
• Approved Health Department Committee Purchase Order Requests (6-0)