McLean County public meetings in 2025

Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council

The Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council approved the minutes from the December 17 meeting and discussed a proposed FY 2026 budget amendment to fund Brightpoint’s Supervised Visit and Exchange Center and Children’s Waiting Room at the Law and Justice Center. Members moved to table the vote on the amendment pending additional information, noting the programs would cease at year‑end without funding. The council also presented the 2026 Community Projects Budget, a $2.25 million allocation that includes $1.55 million for core funding, $50,000 for 988 crisis‑service marketing, $200,000 for professional‑development training, and $450,000 for emerging opportunities.

• Recommendation to amend FY 2026 budget to support Brightpoint’s Supervised Visit and Exchange Center and Children’s Waiting Room (no dollar amount specified).
• Motion to table the vote on the budget amendment until further information is provided; motion carried.
• Presentation of the 2026 Community Projects Budget: total $2.25 million, with $1.55 million core funding, $50,000 for 988 Crisis Service marketing, $200,000 for skills‑based professional development, and $450,000 for emerging opportunities.
• Approval of minutes from the December 17, 2025 special meeting.
• Public comment on veteran suicide rates and request to seek funding for a licensed clinical social worker to provide weekly counseling for non‑combat veterans.

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will approve minutes from the Dec. 15 meeting, allow public comment, and hold hearings on assessment complaints for several parcels, including properties on Weikle Dr. and other listed parcels. The board will consider market‑value assessment issues for each docket listed and address any other business before recess.

• Assessment complaint for parcel 0080 Weikle Dr. (Market Value)
• Assessment complaint for parcel 0027 Weikle Dr. (Market Value)
• Assessment complaint for parcel 0040 Wade Rebecca (Market Value)
• Assessment complaint for parcel 0060 Megli Elizabeth Bbeaufort Partner LLC (Market Value)
• Assessment complaint for parcel 0040 City of Bloomington Legal Dept (Exempt Status)

The Board of Review accepted the prior meeting minutes and held hearings on assessment complaints. It confirmed a series of complaints and approved reductions on several others. The board also voted to make preliminary values final for all remaining complaints that did not request a hearing.

• Confirmed assessment complaint Docket 2025-443 (3 Yes votes)
• Confirmed assessment complaint Docket 2025-252 (2 Yes votes, 1 did not vote)
• Confirmed assessment complaint Docket 2025-350 (2 Yes votes, 1 did not vote)
• Confirmed assessment complaint Docket 2025-403 (2 Yes votes, 1 did not vote)
• Reduction approved for Docket 2025-822 (2 Yes votes, 1 did not vote)
• Reduction approved for Docket 2025-823 (2 Yes votes, 1 did not vote)
• Reduction approved for Docket 2025-824 (2 Yes votes, 1 did not vote)
• Voted to make preliminary values final on all remaining complaints without a hearing (vote tally not recorded)

Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council

The Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council will meet to recommend a FY 2026 budget amendment for Brightpoint programs at the Law and Justice Center. The body will also review the 2026 Community Projects Budget allotment and funding process.

• Recommendation for FY 2026 budget amendment to support Brightpoint programs for Law and Justice Center
• Review of updated allotment for 2026 Community Projects Budget

The advisory council approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed FY 2026 budget amendment to fund Brightpoint’s Supervised Visit and Exchange Center and Children’s Waiting Room programs. The council voted to table the amendment until additional information is provided. Staff presented the 2026 core Notice of Funding Opportunity budget of $2.25 million and its allocation percentages.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled vote on FY 2026 Brightpoint program amendment pending more information (motion carried)
• Determined a special meeting must be scheduled before year‑end to address Brightpoint funding

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will meet on December 15, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Review Room. After routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment, the board will hold hearings on assessment complaints for several properties. The complaints involve requests for reassessment, equity adjustments, and market‑value reviews. The board may also address any other business raised.

• 2025-000870 – 27-30-200-018 – BROADFIELD RUSSELL & ALICE – Per Assessor Request
• 2025-000809 – 21-16-103-011 – HOEKSTRA JOHN A & JODY L – Equity
• 2025-000630 – 21-13-126-007 – GILMORE MICHAEL – Market Value
• 2025-000642 – 14-25-403-026 – SIMMONS JOHN – Market Value
• 2025-000746 – 15-31-152-002 – Fish Michael D – Equity

The Board of Review accepted the December 12 minutes and held hearings on ten assessment complaints. Two complaints were reduced and eight were confirmed. No public comments or other business were presented.

• Docket 2025-870: Confirmed (2 Yes votes)
• Docket 2025-809: Reduction (2 Yes votes)
• Docket 2025-630: Confirmed (2 Yes votes)
• Docket 2025-642: Reduction (2 Yes votes)
• Docket 2025-746: Confirmed (2 Yes votes)
• Docket 2025-788: Confirmed (2 Yes votes)
• Docket 2025-791: Confirmed (2 Yes votes)
• Docket 2025-812: Confirmed (2 Yes votes)

METCOM Operations Board

The METCOM Operations Board will meet to review expenditures from October and November 2025. The board will consider approving a Motorola SUA+ contract and the 2026 meeting schedule. Director Rhonda Flegel will provide updates on staffing, CAD, and system-wide issues.

• Approval of the Motorola SUA+ Contract
• Approval of the Proposed 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Review of Oct/Nov 2025 expenditures
• CAD Update
• Staffing reports

The board unanimously approved the amended minutes from the October meetings. A motion to approve the Motorola SUA+ contract passed with a vote of 4 Aye, 2 No, and the chair abstaining. The proposed 2026 meeting schedule was approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approve October minutes (amended) – unanimous
• Approve Motorola SUA+ contract – 4 Aye, 2 No; Chair abstained
• Approve 2026 meeting schedule – unanimous
• Adjourn meeting – unanimous

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review assessment complaints and conduct scheduled hearings. The body will decide on disputes regarding market value and equity for specific property parcels.

• Hearing for parcel 22-26-300-010 (Burton Clarence L) regarding Assessor Request
• Market value hearings for parcels 14-25-452-014, 21-03-432-003, 14-25-227-006, and 14-35-284-002
• Equity hearings for parcels 14-35-479-027, 15-30-278-006, 21-27-451-002, and 21-27-376-021
• Hearing for parcel 14-35-253-008 (Equita, LLC) regarding Assessor Request
• Market value hearings for MSW Property Management parcels 21-04-419-006, 21-03-155-013, and 21-04-279-016

The Board of Review accepted the minutes from the December 10 meeting and heard no public comments. It decided on a series of assessment complaints, approving reductions for several properties and confirming the assessed values for others. All decisions were recorded with each member's vote. No other business was presented.

• Docket 2025-842: Reduction approved (Kahman Yes, Milton Yes, Aper did not vote)
• Docket 2025-535: Reduction approved (Kahman did not vote, Milton Yes, Aper Yes)
• Docket 2025-647: Confirmation approved (Kahman did not vote, Milton Yes, Aper Yes)
• Docket 2025-629: Reduction approved (Kahman Yes, Milton Yes, Aper Yes)
• Docket 2025-699: Reduction approved (Kahman Yes, Milton did not vote, Aper Yes)
• Docket 2025-700: Confirmation approved (Kahman did not vote, Milton Yes, Aper Yes)
• Docket 2025-521: Confirmation approved (Kahman Yes, Milton did not vote, Aper Yes)
• Docket 2025-697: Confirmation approved (Kahman Yes, Milton Yes, Aper did not vote)

County Board

The McLean County Board will consider several consent‑agenda items, including motor‑fuel‑tax and bridge‑fund resolutions for Hudson West Road and for West St. & School St. in Leroy. It will also act on engineering services agreements for the Stark Bridge and Maple Sirup Bridge, a zoning request for a commercial solar facility on Oakland Ave., and a number of appointments and service agreements. Additional ordinances and emergency appropriations will be presented by the Health, Justice, and Property committees.

• Approve Motor Fuel Tax & Bridge Fund Resolution for Hudson West Road (CH 12), Section 22-00135-15-WR – $2,600,000 appropriation
• Approve Highway Fund Resolution for West St. & School St. in the City of Leroy, Section 24-00029-05-RS
• Approve Engineering Services Agreement with Farnsworth Group for Stark Bridge (CH 32), Section 24-00057-14-BR
• Approve zoning application for SV CSG Bloomington, LLC to build a commercial solar energy facility and battery storage at 2105 W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington
• Appointment of Stacey Wiggins to the McLean County Housing Authority (five‑year term)

The McLean County Board approved a special‑use permit for a commercial solar facility and battery storage in Bloomington Township. It also adopted several emergency ordinances amending the FY 2025 budget for health programs. Additional actions included appointing William Bessler to District 4, approving intergovernmental agreements, and moving the meeting to a closed session.

• Consent Agenda approved amended unanimously
• William Bessler appointed to County Board District 4 (motion passed)
• Intergovernmental Agreement for temporary kitchen use approved (one abstention)
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 205 Fees for food service and sewage disposal approved
• Emergency health budget ordinances (Preventive Health, West Nile, Behavioral Health, TB Services) passed with 2/3 majority
• Intergovernmental Agreement for use of Bloomington police shooting range approved (one abstention)
• Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY 2025 budget passed with 2/3 majority
• Special‑use permit for SV CSG Bloomington LLC solar project approved unanimously after amendments

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The McLean County Board of Health will approve contracts for dental clinicians, medical advisors, and behavioral health services for 2026. The board will also consider funding for community health navigators and mobile crisis teams.

• Approval of 2026 Dental Clinician Contract
• Approval of Medical Advisor Consultant Agreement with OSF Multispecialty Group
• Approval of CY26 contracts for behavioral health services
• Bloomington Fire Department – Community Health Navigator Pilot- $200,000.00
• McLean County Center for Human Services- Mobile Crisis Team- $208,000.00

The Board of Health approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda totaling $149,122.25. It also approved the 2026 Dental Clinician Contract and a Medical Advisor Consultant Agreement with OSF Multispecialty Group. Six behavioral‑health service contracts were approved, and funding of $200,000 for a Community Health Navigator pilot and $208,000 for a Mobile Crisis program was authorized. One member abstained from the behavioral‑health contracts vote due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda bills totaling $149,122.25 (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Dental Clinician Contract (motion carried)
• Approved Medical Advisor Consultant Agreement with OSF Multispecialty Group for 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved six CY26 behavioral health service contracts; one member abstained (motion carried)
• Approved $200,000 funding for Bloomington Fire Dept Community Health Navigator pilot (motion carried)
• Approved $208,000 funding for McLean County Center for Human Services Mobile Crisis (motion carried)
• No action on Nomination Committee Report; workgroup to be formed for January meeting

HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments

The McLean County Board of Health will vote on several 2026 contracts, including a dental clinician agreement with Dr. Diane Caruso and a medical advisor contract with OSF Multispecialty Group. It will also approve behavioral health service contracts and funding recommendations, notably a $200,000 Community Health Navigator pilot for the Bloomington Fire Department and a $208,000 Mobile Crisis Team contract for the McLean County Center for Human Services. An informational item will note a one‑time $25,000 Illinois Vaccine Access Program grant.

• Approval of 2026 Dental Clinician Contract with Dr. Diane Caruso, $108.00 hourly rate
• Approval of 2026 Medical Advisor Consultant Agreement with OSF Multispecialty Group
• Approval of $200,000 Community Health Navigator pilot contract with Bloomington Fire Department
• Approval of $208,000 Mobile Crisis Team contract with McLean County Center for Human Services
• Approval of multiple behavioral health service contracts with agencies such as The Baby Fold and PATH

Board of Review

The Board will approve the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. It will hear public comment on agenda items and conduct scheduled hearings on assessment complaints for the listed properties. The board will also address other business, public comment on non‑agenda items, and then recess.

• Approve minutes from 12/8/2025
• Public comment on agenda items
• Hearings on assessment complaints (e.g., Market Value for property 21-11-251-020)
• Review assessment complaints for multiple properties
• Other business and public comment on non‑agenda items

The McLean County Board of Review accepted and filed the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. The board also cancelled hearings for docket numbers 2025-810, 2025-547, 2025-762, 2025-771, and 2025-816. No public comments or other business were presented.

• Accepted and filed minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting
• Cancelled hearings for docket numbers 2025-810, 2025-547, 2025-762, 2025-771, 2025-816

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will approve a range of appointments, contracts, and ordinances, and will adopt the County's 2026 Legislative Program. Items include board appointments, a professional appraisal contract, several intergovernmental agreements, and emergency appropriation ordinances. The meeting also covers transportation funding resolutions and property lease agreements.

• Appointment of Stacey Wiggins to the McLean County Housing Authority (five‑year term)
• Approval of a contract for professional appraisal services (Finance Committee)
• Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for temporary use of kitchen facilities (Health Committee)
• Approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending the FY 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget (Property Committee)
• Approval of Motor Fuel Tax & Bridge Fund Resolutions for Hudson West Road (Land Use and Transportation Committee)

The committee approved its consent agenda, including invoices totaling $1,543,888.18 and $32,196.37. It recommended and adopted appointments, legislative principles, and the 2026 Legislative Program. Several intergovernmental agreements and ordinance amendments were approved, notably for kitchen facility use, fee structures, and emergency health program funding.

• Approved Consent Agenda with invoices totaling $1,543,888.18 and $32,196.37 (Motion carried)
• Recommended approval of appointments and reappointments (Motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Legislative Principles (Motion carried)
• Recommended approval of the 2026 Legislative Program (Motion carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Bloomington for temporary use of kitchen facilities (Motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance amendments to Chapter 205 Fees for Food Service and for Sewage Disposal, Water Wells, Geothermal systems (Motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Ordinances amending CY25 Combined Appropriation and Budget for Preventive Health, West Nile Virus, Behavioral Health, and TB Services (Motion carried)
• Approved Services Agreements with Chestnut Health Systems (Opioid Use Prevention) and Project OZ (Youth Substance Use Disorder Prevention) (Motion carried)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will open the meeting, approve the minutes from December 3, 2025, and allow public comment on agenda items. It will conduct hearings to review assessment complaints for several parcels on Weikle Dr., including equity and market‑value disputes. The agenda also includes other business and a period for public comment on non‑agenda items before recess.

• Approve minutes from 12/3/2025
• Public comment on agenda items
• Hear assessment complaint for 0060 Weikle Dr. (Equity) – docket 2025-000639
• Hear assessment complaint for 0050 Weikle Dr. (Market Value) – docket 2025-000768
• Other business and public comment on non‑agenda items

The Board accepted the December 3 minutes and then acted on several assessment complaints. Reductions were approved for dockets 2025-639 and 2025-768, and the assessment for docket 2025-828 was confirmed. Two complaints were withdrawn and five hearings were cancelled. The Board also decided not to reopen hearings for dockets 2025-604 through 2025-611.

• Accepted Dec 3 minutes (consensus)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-639 (2‑0 vote)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-768 (3‑0 vote)
• Confirmed assessment for docket 2025-828 (3‑0 vote)
• Withdrawn docket 2025-826
• Withdrawn docket 2025-827
• Cancelled hearings for dockets 2025-769, 2025-813, 2025-773, 2025-819, 2025-807
• Declined to reopen hearings for dockets 2025-604‑611

Justice Committee

The Justice Committee will consider several service agreements for the Sheriff's Office and Court Services. The body will also review multiple contracts for special public defenders and a special assistant state's attorney.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Bloomington for shooting range use at $8,221.98
• Public Performance Licensing Agreement with Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. for correctional institutions
• Contracts for six Special Public Defenders: John J. Bussan, Jeff Brown, David Butler, Carissa Hanning, and Michael Malin
• Agreements with Center for Youth and Family Solutions and Center for Human Services for mental health and probation services
• Agreement with Chestnut Health Systems, Inc. for substance use and co-occurring treatment services

The Justice Committee approved the consent agenda, including November 4 minutes and $519,111.16 in invoices. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement allowing McLean County to use the City of Bloomington police shooting range at the same cost as the prior year. Additional contracts and agreements were approved for special public defenders, veteran peer support, mental‑health and substance‑use services, juvenile probation case management, and a Special Assistant State’s Attorney.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and $519,111.16 invoices)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for use of Bloomington police shooting range
• Approved Public Performance Licensing Agreement with Swank Motion Pictures for correctional institutions
• Approved contracts for six Special Public Defenders with the Public Defender’s Office
• Approved agreement with Center for Youth and Family Solutions for veteran peer support specialist services
• Approved agreement with Center for Human Services for mental health and co‑occurring assessments
• Approved agreement with Chestnut Health Systems for substance use and co‑occurring assessments
• Approved contract for a Special Assistant State’s Attorney

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review departmental reports and recommend bills and transfers to the County Board. The committee is specifically requested to approve a contract for professional appraisal services for the Supervisor of Assessments.

• Request for approval of a contract for professional appraisal services
• Recommendation of bills and transfers to the County Board
• Review of County Treasurer’s Monthly Financial Reports
• Review of Animal Control Program monthly report
• Review of County Clerk recording reports for October 2025

The committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes and invoices totaling $2,085,147.42. It accepted and filed the County Treasurer’s monthly financial reports. It recommended approval of a contract for professional appraisal services and the motion carried.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes and $2,085,147.42 invoices (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed County Treasurer’s monthly financial reports (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of contract for professional appraisal services (motion carried)

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will hold hearings on numerous assessment complaints, primarily market value disputes for listed properties. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and other business. One scheduled hearing for DEVNET Incorporated has been canceled.

• 8:40 AM – Docket 2025-000363 – 0040 HARRIS ASHLYN – Equity complaint
• 9:00 AM – Docket 2025-000469 – 0040 WILDER COREY & JULIA – Market Value complaint
• 9:20 AM – Docket 2025-000490 – 0040 RICHARDSON KYLE – Market Value complaint
• 9:40 AM – Docket 2025-000492 – 0040 HAMEED RIYAZ (JP MORGAN CHASE) – Market Value complaint
• 10:00 AM – Docket 2025-000516 – 0040 WOODS JOE & MELISSA – Market Value complaint

The Board of Review accepted and filed the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting. It dismissed one assessment complaint and approved reductions on several others, while confirming a number of assessments. Hearings for docket numbers 2025-524 and 2025-637 were cancelled.

• Accepted and filed Dec 1, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)
• Dismissed docket 2025-363 (Kahman, Milton, Aper dismissed)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-529 (Kahman, Milton, Aper Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-566 (Kahman, Milton, Aper Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-631 (Kahman, Milton, Aper Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-681 (Kahman, Milton, Aper Yes)
• Confirmed assessment for docket 2025-518 (Kahman, Milton, Aper Yes)
• Confirmed assessment for docket 2025-492 (Milton and Aper Yes; Kahman did not vote)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee will hear a public request to vacate a side‑yard setback on a lot in the Vista Heights Subdivision. It will receive an informational update on the final draft Strategic Land Use Plan. Several resolutions will be presented for approval, including motor‑fuel tax and bridge fund resolutions for Hudson West Road, a highway fund resolution for West and School Streets in Leroy, and engineering services agreements for the Stark Bridge and Maple Sirup Bridge. A purchase contract for two tandem dump trucks from CIT Trucks will also be considered.

• Public hearing for Michael Kiedaisch’s vacation plat to vacate 20 ft of side‑yard setback at 19356 E. 850 North Rd., Bloomington
• Resolution to fund Hudson West Road (CH 12) improvements using $2,600,000 of motor‑fuel tax funds
• Resolution to fund improvements on West St. & School St. in Leroy (Section 24‑00029‑05‑RS)
• Engineering Services Agreements: Farnsworth Group for Stark Bridge (CH 32) and Chastain & Associates for Maple Sirup Bridge (CH 36)
• Resolution to purchase two tandem dump trucks from CIT Trucks

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved the November 4 minutes and related invoices. It recommended approval of a vacation plat, several motor‑fuel tax and bridge fund resolutions, highway fund resolutions, engineering service agreements for two bridges, and the purchase of two tandem dump trucks. All motions were carried.

• Approved November 4 minutes and invoices ($642,536.33 Highway, $800.20 Building & Zoning) – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of vacation plat to vacate 20 ft side yard at 19356 E 850 North Rd. – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of Motor Fuel Tax & Bridge Fund Resolutions for Hudson West Road (CH 12) – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of Highway Fund Resolution for West St. & School St., City of Leroy – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of Engineering Services Agreement with Farnsworth Group for Stark Bridge (CH 32) – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of Engineering Services Agreement with Chastain & Associates for Maple Sirup Bridge (CH 36) – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of purchase of two tandem dump trucks from CIT Trucks – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of Motor Fuel Tax Resolution 26‑00000‑00‑CS – Motion Carried

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will approve the minutes from the November 4 meeting and the Treasurer's report with payment of bills. Commissioners will discuss upgrades to elevators at the Law & Justice Center and the Old County Courthouse, and the Animal Services Facility Project. A possible public building revenue bond to fund the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District project will be considered. The meeting will also include status reports on operation and maintenance of commission‑owned facilities.

• Vote to approve minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Approve Treasurer’s Report and payment of bills
• Discussion of modernization of elevators in the Law & Justice Center and Old County Courthouse
• Discussion of Animal Services Facility Project
• Discussion of possible public building revenue bond issue to fund BNWRD project

The commission unanimously approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and the proposed payments was passed with all commissioners voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approve November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve Treasurer's Report and proposed payments (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Health Committee

The McLean County Health Committee meeting on Dec 2 2025 will consider a consent agenda and several departmental matters. Among the items for action are a request to approve a Services Agreement with Elevate Therapy Consulting Group, LLC to provide interim MDS coordination at $56.50 per hour. Additional proposals include temporary office space from Willscot Solutions Center, restroom services from Rolling Restrooms, and an intergovernmental agreement for temporary kitchen use, as well as various ordinances and emergency budget resolutions.

• Approve Services Agreement with Elevate Therapy Consulting Group, LLC – $56.50/hour for MDS coordination (effective Dec 11 2025, term through Dec 31 2026)
• Approve proposal from Willscot Solutions Center for temporary office space
• Approve proposal from Rolling Restrooms
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement between McLean County and City of Bloomington for temporary kitchen facilities
• Approve contract with Cathy Vogel for counseling services at the McLean County Juvenile Detention Center

The committee approved remote attendance for Member Tompkins and adopted the consent agenda. It approved several service contracts for the nursing home, jail, and juvenile detention center, and adopted emergency budget resolutions adding grant funds for preventive health, West Nile virus, behavioral health, and TB services. All motions were carried.

• Approved remote attendance for Member Tompkins (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda including November 4, 2025 minutes and invoices (motion carried)
• Approved Services Agreement with Elevate Therapy Group, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved temporary office space with Willscot Solutions Center (motion carried)
• Approved Rolling Restrooms vendor for restroom trailer (motion carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for temporary kitchen use with City of Bloomington (motion carried)
• Approved Illinois Medication Assisted Recovery Learning Collaborative grant ($15,000) (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Resolution adding grant funds to Preventive Health Program budget (motion carried)

Property Committee

The Property Committee will discuss an emergency appropriation for furniture and equipment for a new Animal Services building. The body is also reviewing a construction management contract for the Fairview building rehabilitation and several lease agreements.

• Emergency Appropriation Ordinance adding $162,520 to revenue for Animal Services building furniture and equipment
• Contract with CORE Construction Services of Illinois, Inc. for Fairview building rehabilitation at 905 Main Street, Normal
• Lease Agreement with Veterans Assistance Commission for office space at 200 W. Front Street, Bloomington
• Amendment to Lease and Operation and Maintenance Contract with the Public Building Commission
• Proposed artwork for the electric utility cabinet at the corner of Front and East Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special use application for a commercial solar energy generating facility and battery energy storage system. The board will provide a recommendation to the County Board regarding this request.

• Case SU-25-10: Special use request by SV CSG Bloomington, LLC for a solar energy generating facility and battery energy storage system (BESS) at 2105 W. Oakland Ave.

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting by general agreement. The board heard the staff report and public notice for SV CSG Bloomington, LLC's application for a commercial solar generating facility and battery storage in the Agriculture District. No vote or decision on the special‑use application was recorded.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (general agreement)

Legislative Sub-Committee

The McLean County Legislative Subcommittee will vote to approve the Legislative Principles and adopt the County Board’s 2026 Legislative Program. The program outlines the County’s policy priorities and recommendations for state legislation. Approval will be transmitted to state representatives, the governor, and other stakeholders.

• Approve Legislative Principles (Item a)
• Approve Resolution adopting the 2026 Legislative Program (Item b)

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will approve the minutes from the November 19 meeting, accept public comments, and conduct hearings on a series of assessment complaints for listed properties. The board will review each complaint—ranging from market‑value disputes to classification issues—before addressing any other business.

• Approve minutes from 11/19/2025
• Public comment on agenda items
• Hear assessment complaints (e.g., 2025‑000277 equity, 2025‑000083 market value, 2025‑000540 market value)
• Review assessment complaints for classification and market‑value issues
• Other business

The board accepted the November 19 minutes and held hearings on assessment complaints. It approved reductions, reclassifications, and confirmations for several docket numbers, while dismissing one complaint. Hearings for docket numbers 2025-277 and 2025-181 were cancelled. No public comments were received.

• Dismissed docket 2025-083 (2-0)
• Reduction approved for docket 2025-444 (2-0)
• Reclassification approved for docket 2025-540 (2-0)
• Confirmation approved for docket 2025-549 (2-0)
• Confirmation approved for docket 2025-799 (2-0)
• Reclassification approved for docket 2025-582 (2-0)
• Confirmation approved for docket 2025-649 (2-0)
• Confirmation approved for docket 2025-651 (2-0)

HD - 377 Board Agenda and Minutes

The Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability is meeting to approve budget revisions for Lifelong Access programs. The board will also consider service agreements for the 2026 calendar year for nine different agencies and programs. Members will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Notification of October 2025 paid allocations totaling $55,548.37
• Budget revision requests for Lifelong Access High School Transition and Early Intervention
• CY26 service agreements for Lifelong Access, Easterseals, The Baby Fold, Best Buddies, IWP Bloomington LLC, and Homes of Hope

The board approved the consent agenda and the October 30, 2025 board minutes. It also approved budget revision requests for Lifelong Access High School Transition and Early Intervention programs. Service agreements were approved for nine agencies and programs for calendar year 2026.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 30, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Lifelong Access High School Transition budget revision (motion carried)
• Approved Lifelong Access Early Intervention budget revision (motion carried)
• Approved Lifelong Access – Pediatric Therapy Early Intervention service agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Easterseals – Early Intervention Services – Bloomington Service Center service agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Lifelong Access – Pediatric Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy service agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Easterseals – Applied Behavioral Analysis – Bloomington Service Center service agreement (motion carried)

HD - 377 Board Agendas with Attachments

The 377 Board will consider its consent agenda, approve the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes, and vote on budget revision requests for Lifelong Access High School Transition and Early Intervention programs. It will also approve calendar‑year 2026 service agreements, including an $84,660 contract with Lifelong Access for Pediatric Therapy Early Intervention and agreements with Easterseals, Best Buddies, The Baby Fold, and others. Discussion items cover setting the 2026 board meeting dates and locations.

• Approve $55,548.37 paid allocations for Persons with Developmental Disability (October 2025)
• Approve Lifelong Access Early Intervention budget revision request (pages 4‑6)
• Approve Lifelong Access High School Transition budget revision request (pages 7‑9)
• Approve CY26 service agreements, including $84,660 contract with Lifelong Access for Pediatric Therapy Early Intervention
• Approve service agreements with Easterseals, Best Buddies, The Baby Fold, and Homes of Hope

Board of Review

The Board of Review will consider the minutes from its November 10 meeting, hear public comments on agenda items, and review any assessment complaints submitted by property owners. It will also address other business and allow additional public comments on non‑agenda items.

The Board of Review accepted and placed on file the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting by consensus. A preliminary review of assessment complaints was completed. No public comments or other business were presented, and the meeting recessed at 12:30 pm.

• Accepted minutes from Nov 10, 2025 meeting (consensus)
• Completed preliminary review of assessment complaints

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone System Board will review financial reports and 911 system manager updates. The board is deciding on a letter regarding High Rise Communication and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approval of Financial Report for Sep/Oct 2025
• Approval of Letter – High Rise Communication
• Approval of Proposed 2026 Meeting Schedule
• 911 System Manager reports on CAD, call stats, and Simulcast/Vesta projects
• Tabled item: Contract MCP

The board approved the corrected minutes from the September 23 and October 23 meetings. They approved the treasurer’s report showing a fund balance of $8,671,356.98 and recent expenses. They approved a letter to High Rise Communications directing that a previously issued check be held and cancelled if not cashed by Dec 1, with the funds to be re‑issued later. No other actions were taken; several items were noted for information or remained tabled.

• Approved September 23 and October 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report showing $8,671,356.98 balance (unanimous)
• Approved letter to High Rise Communications to hold and cancel check if not cashed by Dec 1 (unanimous)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The commission will vote on the current agenda and October 14, 2025, meeting minutes. Members are coordinating updated Open Meetings certification training. The body will also review the Budget Performance Report and Accumulated Transaction Listings as of October 2025.

• Review of Budget Performance Report and Accumulated Transaction Listings through October 2025
• Scheduling of Open Meetings certification training for members
• Continued discussion on the revision of questions for all positions

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The McLean County Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will vote to approve its September 24, 2025 minutes. It will also approve a recommendation to allocate $1,720,401.13 to seven local agencies and programs for calendar year 2026. The committee will set its meeting dates for 2026 and discuss psychiatry outcomes for that year.

• Approve the September 24, 2025 Committee minutes.
• Approve $218,950 to Bloomington Fire Department – Community Health Navigator.
• Approve $34,500 to Creative Healing Expressive Arts Center – Community Health Creatives.
• Approve $395,786.33 to Chestnut Health Systems, Inc. – McLean CAN.
• Approve $1,720,401.13 total funding to seven agencies, including $136,888.95 to CYFS – The R.E.S.T. Program, $127,469.14 to Gateway Foundation – Outreach & Linkage to Care, $408,000 to McLean County Center for Human Services – Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum, and $398,806.71 to PATH – Centralized Crisis Navigation and Data Hub.

The committee approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It approved $200,000 to fund a pilot Community Health Navigator program with the Bloomington Fire Department. It approved $208,000 to fund the Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum at the McLean County Center for Human Services. It declined to fund five other listed programs due to insufficient funds and approved the 2026 committee meeting dates.

• Approved 9/24/25 Committee Minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $200,000 pilot funding for Bloomington Fire Department – Community Health Navigator (motion carried)
• Approved $208,000 funding for McLean County Center for Human Services – Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum (motion carried)
• Did not fund five other listed programs due to insufficient funding (motion carried)
• Approved CY2026 Committee Dates (motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments

The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will approve the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and recommend funding for seven agencies and programs totaling $1,720,401.13 for calendar year 2026. It will also set the committee’s meeting dates for 2026 and discuss psychiatry outcomes and service goals for the upcoming year.

• Approve $218,950.00 for Bloomington Fire Department – Community Health Navigator
• Approve $34,500.00 for Creative Healing Expressive Arts Center – Community Health Creatives
• Approve $395,786.33 for Chestnut Health Systems – McLean CAN
• Approve $408,000.00 for McLean County Center for Human Services – Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum
• Approve calendar year 2026 committee meeting dates (fourth Wednesday each month)

County Board

The County Board will consider the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the 2025 tax levy ordinance, and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes votes on zoning amendments and various service contracts.

• Approval of the 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance
• Fiscal Year 2026 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance
• Special use request for a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chenoa Township (SU-25-09)
• Appropriation of $1,775,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for 2026 highway maintenance
• Joint Culvert Replacement #1 in Funks Grove Road District estimated at $35,000

The Board accepted the Consent Agenda unanimously. It approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the combined annual appropriation and five‑year capital improvement plan, the full‑time‑equivalent positions resolution, and the 2025 tax levy ordinance. Additional actions included an animal‑control shelter agreement, a holiday‑leave ordinance amendment, and an emergency appropriation amendment. All motions were adopted by the Board.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (motion passed)
• Approved FY 2026 Combined Annual Appropriation and Capital Improvement Plan (unanimously)
• Approved FY 2026 Full‑Time Equivalent Positions Resolution (unanimously)
• Approved 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance (unanimously)
• Approved Second Animal Control Shelter Project Intergovernmental Agreement (motion passed)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 108 Holidays and Leaves of Absence ordinance (motion passed)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation (unanimously)

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The McLean County Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding proposed increases to Farmer’s Market Permit fees. The board will also consider funding recommendations for behavioral health programs and budget amendments for several health funds.

• Public hearing on amending Farmer’s Market Permit fees effective January 1, 2026
• Proposed CY26 funding for McLean County Center for Human Psychiatric Services ($673,244.29) and The Baby Fold Healthy Start ($279,999.10)
• Proposed CY26 funding for Project Oz Mental Health Education for Youth and Families ($268,196.70)
• Ordinances to amend fees for Food Service and Sewage Disposal Systems, Water Wells and Geothermal Exchange Systems
• Emergency budget resolutions for Preventive Health, West Nile Virus, Behavioral Health, and TB Services

The McLean County Board of Health approved the 2026 meeting schedule and a set of CY26 funding recommendations totaling $1,425,507.77 for six behavioral‑health programs, with one member abstaining. It also approved a funding agreement with the County Court Services for Adult Drug Court and Recovery Court, and adopted two ordinances amending fee schedules for food service and sewage‑disposal systems. Emergency resolutions were adopted to adjust FY25 budget allocations for preventive health, West Nile virus, behavioral health, and TB services.

• Approved 2026 Board of Health meeting dates (motion approved)
• Approved CY26 funding recommendations for six programs totaling $1,425,507.77; Cory Tello abstained (motion approved)
• Approved funding agreement with McLean County Court Services for Adult Drug Court and Recovery Court (motion approved)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article XI for Chapter 216 Food Service (motion approved)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 205 Fees, Article XI for Chapter 310 Sewage Disposal, Water Wells and Geothermal Exchange Systems (motion approved)
• Approved emergency resolutions amending FY25 budget for Preventive Health Program, West Nile Virus, Behavioral Health, and TB Services (motion approved)

HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments

The McLean County Board of Health will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to raise the Farmers’ Market Permit fees by 3% starting Jan. 1, 2026, increasing the egg permit from $75 to $77 and the combination permit from $175 to $180. The board will also approve calendar dates for 2026 meetings and adopt several funding actions, including CY26 behavioral‑health program allocations totaling over $1.3 million. Additional items include a funding agreement with County Court Services for adult drug and recovery courts, ordinance amendments to Chapter 205 fees for food service and sewage‑system categories, and emergency budget resolutions for preventive health, West Nile virus, behavioral health and TB services.

• Public hearing and ordinance to increase Farmers’ Market Permit fees (egg $75→$77, combo $175→$180)
• Approval of CY26 behavioral‑health funding: Baby Fold Healthy Start $279,999.10; PATH Suicide and Crisis Puppet Show $80,580.00; Project Oz $268,196.70; Center for Youth and Family Solutions $75,000.00; Integrity Counseling $48,487.68; County Human Services Psychiatric Services $673,244.29
• Approval of funding agreement with McLean County Court Services for Adult Drug Court and Recovery Court
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 205 Fees for Chapter 216 Food Service and Chapter 310 Sewage Disposal, Water Wells and Geothermal Exchange Systems
• Emergency resolutions adjusting FY25 budget for Preventive Health Program, West Nile Virus, Behavioral Health and TB Services

Executive Committee

The McLean County Executive Committee will consider the Fiscal Year 2026 recommended budgets for various departments and approve contracts for GIS aerial services, IT system renewals, and behavioral health programs. The committee will also vote on appointments to county boards and commissions.

• Approval of Sanborn GIS Aerial proposal ($107,581.11)
• Approval of FY 2026 Recommended Budgets for multiple departments
• Approval of Behavioral Health Action Plan and contracts
• Approval of Second McLean County Animal Control Shelter Project Intergovernmental Agreement
• Approval of 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution

The Executive Committee approved the Consent Agenda covering $1,543,888.18 in General Fund, MHPSF, Veterans Assistance and ARPA invoices plus a $32,196.37 regional planning invoice. It recommended approval of multiple IT contracts, including a Sanborn GIS aerial proposal, an OKTA identity provider solution, and amendments to Tyler Technologies agreements. The committee also approved amendments to behavioral‑health contracts, a second animal‑control shelter intergovernmental agreement, and an ordinance amending the county holidays and leaves code.

• Approved Consent Agenda invoices totaling $1,543,888.18 (General Fund, MHPSF, Veterans Assistance, ARPA) and $32,196.37 for Regional Planning – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of appointments and reappointments, excluding Mr. Lang’s water‑district appointment – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of Sanborn GIS Aerial proposal – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of annual renewal of EJS on‑premise system – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of OKTA Identity Provider solution via Joint Purchasing Contract – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of contract amendment for ERP system with Tyler Technologies – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of amendment to Home Sweet Home Ministries contract and grant deadline extension to June 2026 – Motion Carried
• Recommended approval of Ordinance amending McLean County Code Chapter 108 Article IV Holidays and Leaves of Absence – Motion Carried

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review assessment complaints and conduct scheduled hearings. The body is deciding on disputes regarding market value, equity, and assessor requests for specific parcels.

• Hearing for Bur Oak Farm (Parcel 27-17-100-019) regarding market value
• Hearing for Ajdini Corp (Parcels 03-02-457-012, 03-02-457-010, 03-02-300-005)
• Hearing for R3 Capital Investments LLC (Parcel 14-29-280-030) regarding market value
• Hearing for Winegarden-Nehring Family Trust (Parcel 22-31-300-002) per assessor request
• Hearing for Kalina Scott J. & Kathryn E. (Parcel 14-15-176-007) regarding equity

The Board of Review accepted the November 7 minutes and held hearings on multiple assessment complaints. Fifteen complaints were either confirmed or reduced, with unanimous votes except one decision made by two members. Hearings for docket numbers 2025-084 and 2025-145 were cancelled. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 pm.

• Confirmed assessment complaint 2025-076 (3‑0 vote)
• Reduced assessment complaint 2025-080 (3‑0 vote)
• Confirmed assessment complaint 2025-094 (3‑0 vote)
• Reduced assessment complaint 2025-095 (3‑0 vote)
• Confirmed assessment complaint 2025-106 (3‑0 vote)
• Reduced assessment complaint 2025-130 (3‑0 vote)
• Reduced assessment complaint 2025-454 (2‑0 vote)
• Hearings for docket 2025-084 and 2025-145 cancelled

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will hold hearings on assessment complaints for several parcels on Weikle Dr. Each hearing will consider a market‑value or equity appeal filed by owners or their representatives. The meeting also includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, reviewing minutes from 11/5/2025, and public comment periods.

• Hearing of docket 2025-000156 for 0030 Weikle Dr. (parcel 14‑28‑377‑007) – market value complaint
• Hearing of docket 2025-000161 for 0050 Weikle Dr. (parcel 14‑28‑453‑016) – market value complaint
• Hearing of docket 2025-000395 for 0060 Weikle Dr. (parcel 14‑16‑404‑006) – equity complaint
• Hearing of docket 2025-000345 for 0060 Weikle Dr. (parcel 14‑26‑326‑014) – market value complaint
• Hearing of docket 2025-000342 for 0060 Weikle Dr. (parcel 14‑26‑376‑019) – market value complaint

The Board of Review accepted the November 5 minutes and then unanimously approved reductions for six assessment complaints (dockets 2025-156, 2025-161, 2025-342, 2025-345, 2025-372, 2025-395). No other business was presented.

• Approved reduction for docket 2025-156 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-161 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-342 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-345 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025-372 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved recuction for docket 2025-395 (unanimous Yes)

Justice Committee

The committee will vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 205 Fees to set the county morgue fee at $275,300, effective Jan. 1 2026. A resolution will also be considered to authorize the Coroner to enter intergovernmental agreements for use of the morgue facilities. Additional items include approval of an equipment rental agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, an amendment to the food‑services contract at the detention facility, and the FY 2026 recommended budget for the Court Services Department and Juvenile Detention Program. Several departmental reports will be presented for information only.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 205 Fees to set morgue fee at $275,300 (effective Jan 1 2026)
• Resolution authorizing the Coroner to enter intergovernmental agreements for morgue use
• Equipment Rental Agreement with the Naval Surface Warfare Center
• Amendment No. 10 to the food‑services agreement at the Detention Facility
• FY 2026 recommended budget for Court Services Department, Juvenile Detention Program, and Court Services Program

The committee approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the October 8 meeting and invoices totaling $771,997.13. It also approved an ordinance amending morgue fees, a resolution authorizing the coroner’s morgue agreement, an equipment rental contract with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, and an amendment to the detention‑facility food services agreement. Additional approvals included an appellate prosecutor contract and FY 2026 budget line‑item adjustments for court services and juvenile detention.

• Approved minutes from Oct 8, 2025 and $771,997.13 invoices (consent agenda)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 205 Fees, Article VI Use of County Morgue (ordinance)
• Approved resolution authorizing County Coroner to enter morgue use agreement
• Approved equipment rental agreement with Naval Surface Warfare Center for night‑vision gear
• Approved Amendment No. 10 to food services agreement for the Detention Facility
• Approved Appellate Prosecutor Contract Resolution (same amount as last year)
• Approved FY 2026 budget line‑item adjustments for Court Services Department, Juvenile Detention Program, and Court Services Program

Finance Committee

The McLean County Finance Committee will vote on several action items, including a purchasing card for the Veterans Assistance Commission and an amendment to the funded Full‑Time Equivalent Positions for the County Clerk. It will also consider an agreement with Cott Systems for hosted record‑keeping services and a conference‑center rental arrangement with the Central Illinois Regional Airport. Additional items include the FY2026 Compensation Plan, an ordinance amendment to Code Chapter 108, and recommended budgets for multiple county funds.

• Approve issuance of a purchasing card for the Veterans Assistance Commission
• Amend the Funded Full‑Time Equivalent Positions Resolution for the County Clerk (reclassify Deputy Clerk to Administrative Specialist III)
• Approve an agreement with Cott Systems for hosted services and related statements of work
• Approve the FY2026 Compensation Plan and an ordinance amending McLean County Code Chapter 108 Article VII
• Approve FY2026 recommended budgets for the I.M.R.F. Fund, Social Security Expense Fund, and County Clerk Department

The McLean County Finance Committee approved the meeting minutes and $1,697,410.62 in invoices. It also approved a purchasing card for the Veteran’s Assistance Commission, several contracts and rental agreements, and a series of FY 2026 budget and policy items including the non‑union compensation plan, an ordinance amendment, and a settlement‑authority resolution.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes and invoices totaling $1,697,410.62 (motion carried)
• Approved issuance of a purchasing card for the Veteran’s Assistance Commission (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Cott Systems for data services (motion carried)
• Approved conference‑center rental arrangement with Central Illinois Regional Airport (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 Compensation Plan for all non‑union employees (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance amending McLean County Code Chapter 108 Article VII (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 recommended budgets for IMRF Fund 0131 and Social Security Expense Fund 0130 (motions carried)
• Approved resolution delegating settlement authority under the Risk Management/Self‑Insurance Program (motion carried)

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will meet to review minutes and hear scheduled appeals regarding property market values. The session includes public comment periods and a full docket of assessment complaints.

• Review minutes of 11/3/2025
• Hear property assessment complaints
• Public comment on agenda items
• Public comment on non-agenda items
• Review assessment complaints

The Board of Review accepted the November 3, 2025 minutes. It voted unanimously to reduce the assessments for docket numbers 2025‑075, 2025‑078, 2025‑123 and 2025‑147. Hearings for a list of other docket numbers were cancelled. No other business was taken up.

• Accepted minutes from Nov 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025‑075 (Yes‑Yes‑Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025‑078 (Yes‑Yes‑Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025‑123 (Yes‑Yes‑Yes)
• Approved reduction for docket 2025‑147 (Yes‑Yes‑Yes)
• Cancelled hearings for docket numbers 2025‑137, 2025‑159, 2025‑165, 2025‑167, 2025‑174, 2025‑176, 2025‑179, 2025‑185, 2025‑193, 2025‑443, 2025‑073, 2025‑183, 2025‑184, 2025‑122, 2025‑173, 2025‑446, 2025‑447, 2025‑448, 2025‑449, 2025‑450

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee will vote on a 2026 Motor Fuel Tax County Maintenance Resolution that appropriates $1,775,000 for highway maintenance. It will also review a petition to replace a joint culvert on Funks Grove Road District (900E at 400N Road) with an estimated cost of $35,000. Additional informational items include project summaries for Towanda‑Gridley Road and the Route 66 Bike Trail, and a draft update to the Strategic Land Use Plan.

• Approval of 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution allocating $1,775,000 for county highway upkeep
• Approval of Joint Culvert Replacement #1 on Funks Grove Road District (900E at 400N Road) – estimated $35,000
• Presentation of Towanda‑Gridley Road project summary (contract $2,621,312.05, 99.32% complete)
• Presentation of Route 66 Bike Trail project summary (information only)
• Draft Strategic Land Use Plan update (information only)

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved the October 7 minutes and the invoices of $1,368,412.25 for the Highway Department and $795.43 for the Building and Zoning Department. It also approved the 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution and its cost estimate. Finally, the committee approved a bridge construction petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1 in the Funks Grove Road District.

• Approved October 7 minutes and related invoices ($1,368,412.25 Highway, $795.43 Building & Zoning) – motion carried
• Approved 2026 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution and cost estimate – motion carried
• Approved Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1, Funks Grove Road District – motion carried

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will approve the minutes from October meetings, the Treasurer's report, and several invoices totaling over $500,000. Commissioners will discuss modernization of elevators in the Law & Justice Center and the Old County Courthouse, an animal services facility project, and a possible revenue bond to fund a Bloomington‑Normal Water Reclamation District project.

• Vote to approve Otis Elevator Invoice #45 for $58,441.72 (Jail East and West Duplex Elevator Contract)
• Vote to approve Farnsworth Group, Inc. invoice for $7,467.66 (October 29, 2025)
• Vote to approve CORE’s 18th Pay Application for $146,116.92
• Discussion of modernization of elevators in the Law & Justice Center and Old County Courthouse
• Discussion of possible public building revenue bond issue to fund the BNWRD project

The Commission unanimously approved the October 7, 2025 regular monthly meeting minutes and the October 7, 2025 annual reorganization meeting minutes by voice vote. Commissioners also approved the Treasurer’s Report and proposed payments after a roll‑call vote in which all members voted in favor. A motion was made and seconded to approve several invoices—including payments to Otis Elevator Co., the Farnsworth Group, CORE, and Patterson Veterinary—but the minutes do not record the final vote outcome.

• Approved October 7, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved October 7, 2025 Annual Reorganization Meeting Minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report and proposed payments (roll‑call vote, all in favor)
• Motion to approve Otis Elevator Co. invoice $58,441.72 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve Farnsworth Group invoice $7,467.66 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve CORE pay application $146,116.92 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve Patterson Veterinary invoice $321,262.99 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve Patterson Veterinary invoice $2,838.00 (outcome not recorded)

Health Committee

The Health Committee will consider a rate increase for the McLean County Nursing Home and an agreement with dentist Eric Abreu, DDS. The committee will also receive reports on the Health Department's mobile unit operations and jail healthcare services.

• Proposed Nursing Home private pay rate increase to $258/day for semi-private and $275/day for private rooms
• Request for approval of an agreement between McLean County and Eric Abreu, DDS
• Health Department report on 2025 mobile unit operations serving 174 individuals across 26 stops
• Nursing Home report noting a 50% annualized turnover rate through September
• Jail healthcare report for September 2025 including mental health and medical service stats

The committee approved Member Tompkins' remote attendance. It adopted the Consent Agenda that included the October 7, 2025 minutes and related invoices. The Nursing Home Private Pay Rate for 2026 was approved. An agreement with Dr. Eric Abreu, DDS, including a 3% rate increase, was also approved.

• Approved remote attendance for Member Tompkins
• Approved Consent Agenda (Oct 7, 2025 minutes and invoices)
• Approved Nursing Home Private Pay Rate for 2026
• Approved Agreement with Eric Abreu, DDS (3% rate increase)

Property Committee

The Property Committee will consider the Fiscal Year 2026 recommended budgets for the PBC Lease and Rent/O&M funds. The body is also deciding on professional design services for the Fairview Building and a proposal for air handler replacements at the Museum of History.

• Proposal from PIPCO for air handler replacement at McLean County Museum of History for $32,200.00
• Proposal for professional design services for the renovation of the McLean County Fairview Building
• FY 2026 Recommended Budget for PBC Lease Fund 0161
• FY 2026 Recommended Budget for PBC Rent/O&M Fund 0162
• Report on COMLARA Park upgrades including new electric campsites and security cameras

The Property Committee approved the consent agenda and $7,105,798.66 in bills. It amended the museum air‑handler project to replace two units now and the third in 2026, and approved the PIPCO proposal for that work. The committee also approved design services for the Fairview Building renovation and adopted the FY2026 recommended budgets for the PBC Lease Fund and the PBC Rent/O&M Fund.

• Approved consent agenda and $7,105,798.66 in bills (motion carried)
• Amended museum air‑handler project to replace two units now, third in 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved PIPCO proposal for museum air‑handler replacement (motion carried)
• Approved design services contract with Design Mavens Architecture for Fairview Building renovation (motion carried)
• Approved FY2026 recommended budget for PBC Lease Fund 0161 (motion carried)
• Approved FY2026 recommended budget for PBC Rent/O&M Fund 0162 (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two items: a text amendment to the zoning ordinance concerning agricultural support and education, and a special‑use application for a battery energy storage system in the Agriculture District of Chenoa Township. Both items are recommendations to the County Board. The meeting also includes public comments on non‑agenda topics and routine business such as approval of minutes and discussion of petitions.

• Case ZA-25-03: text amendment to Zoning Ordinance sections 350-26, 350-42, 350-43 (Ag. Support & Education)
• Case SU-25-09: special‑use request for a battery energy storage system on parcel 03-35-100-007, east of 2750 East Rd, ~1/3 mile south of 2700 North Rd
• Public comment on non‑agenda related topics (up to 20 minutes total)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of petitions

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed Invenergy's request to locate a 250‑megawatt battery energy storage system on agricultural land in Chenoa Township. Staff recommended approval with several stipulations, including road‑use agreements and compliance with safety and environmental standards. The minutes do not record a motion, vote, or final approval, so no substantive decision was taken.

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will review minutes from the previous meeting and hear scheduled public complaints regarding property market values. The session includes hearings for over 20 properties, primarily located on Weikle Drive in Normal.

• Review minutes of 10/29/2025
• Hear property assessment complaints (over 20 scheduled)
• Public comment on agenda items
• Hearings for properties on Weikle Drive
• Review assessment complaints

The McLean County Board of Review accepted the October 29 minutes and held hearings on ten assessment complaints. Reductions and confirmations were approved unanimously (3‑0), one complaint was dismissed for non‑appearance, and another was withdrawn by the appellant. Several scheduled hearings were cancelled and no other business was presented.

• Reductions (dockets 2025-107, 2025-314, 2025-393, 2025-394) approved (3-0)
• Confirmations (dockets 2025-352, 2025-356, 2025-359, 2025-366) approved (3-0)
• Dismissal of docket 2025-134 (did not appear) approved (3-0)
• Complaint docket 2025-451 withdrawn by appellant – no vote

METCOM Operations Board

The Metcom Operations Board will discuss the Metcom Training/QA Manager position for information. It will then vote to approve the SUA+ contract. Finally, the board will approve the proposed budget for 2026. The meeting concludes with any other general business.

• Discussion of Metcom Training/QA Manager position (information)
• Approval of SUA+ contract
• Approval of proposed 2026 budget

The Metcom Operations Board reviewed information about changing the QA manager’s title and adding a full‑time position, but no motion or vote was recorded. The board also heard a presentation on a proposed $2 million Motorola radio maintenance and upgrade contract, but no decision or vote was documented.

HD - 377 Board Agenda and Minutes

The Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability is meeting to approve budget revisions and determine funding for nine agencies and programs for calendar year 2026. The board will also consider releasing a Request for Proposal for disability programs.

• CY26 funding for Homes of Hope Supported Living: $171,952.00
• CY26 funding for The Baby Fold Community Schools: $126,733.66
• CY26 funding for Lifelong Access High School Transition Program: $122,400.00
• CY26 funding for Best Buddies Inclusive Employment Project: $110,311.00
• Request for Proposal for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability Programs

The board approved its consent agenda, including a $62,685.79 paid allocation for September 2025. It also approved the September 11 and October 8, 2025 board minutes and several budget revision requests for Easterseals and Lifelong Access ABA and early‑intervention services. The board adopted CY26 funding allocations for multiple agencies, amended two amounts, and approved a $39,500 request for proposal to provide intellectual and developmental disability services.

• Approved consent agenda (including $62,685.79 paid allocation)
• Approved September 11, 2025 board minutes
• Approved October 8, 2025 board minutes
• Approved Easterseals Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) budget revision request
• Approved Lifelong Access Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) budget revision request
• Approved CY26 funding of $84,660 for Lifelong Access Pediatric Therapy Early Intervention
• Approved CY26 funding for Best Buddies Inclusive Employment Project at $100,000 (amended)
• Approved release of $39,500 RFP for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability Programs

HD - 377 Board Agendas with Attachments

The McLean County Developmental Disability Board will approve board minutes from September 11 and October 8, 2025. It will approve budget revision requests for Easterseals Applied Behavior Analysis, Lifelong Access Pediatric ABA, and Lifelong Access Early Intervention programs. The board will also approve CY26 funding allocations for multiple agencies, including Homes of Hope – Supported Living ($171,952.00) and The Baby Fold – Community Schools ($126,733.66). Finally, the board will approve the release of a Request for Proposal for intellectual and/or developmental disability programs.

• Approve Board Minutes – September 11, 2025 and October 8, 2025
• Approve Easterseals Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Budget Revision Request
• Approve Lifelong Access Pediatric ABA Therapy Budget Revision Request
• Approve CY26 funding for agencies, e.g., Homes of Hope – Supported Living $171,952.00; The Baby Fold – Community Schools $126,733.66
• Approve release of Request for Proposal for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability Programs

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will review the minutes from the October 22 meeting, accept public comments, and conduct hearings on assessment complaints for several properties. Each hearing addresses a specific complaint type such as market value, farm, equity, or a request from the assessor. The board will also consider any other business before adjourning.

• 9:00 AM – Docket 2025-000003 – Property 20-27-401-001 – Market Value complaint
• 9:20 AM – Docket 2025-000058 – Property 20-03-400-001 – Farm complaint
• 9:40 AM – Docket 2025-000121 – Property 12-23-205-004 – Market Value complaint
• 10:00 AM – Docket 2025-000346 – Property 12-07-252-007 – Equity complaint
• 10:20 AM – Docket 2025-000004 – Property 23-33-300-016 – Market Value complaint

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone System Board will consider approving a contract with Mission Critical Partners for a radio assessment. If the contract is approved, the board will also vote on a budget amendment to fund the work. The meeting also includes opening remarks and other general business.

• Approval of contract with Mission Critical Partners for radio assessment
• Approval of budget amendment contingent on contract approval

The board reviewed the Mission Critical Partners radio assessment proposal but did not vote on approval. No action was taken on the 2025 budget amendment tied to the contract. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to elect a Vice-Chair and review assessment complaints. The body will also review the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Review of assessment complaints

The Board of Review approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Floyd Aper nominated Rachel Milton for Vice‑Chair, and the motion passed. The board also completed a preliminary review of assessment complaints.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Elected Rachel Milton as Vice‑Chair (motion passed)
• Completed preliminary review of assessment complaints

County Board

The McLean County Board will consider a resolution to suspend specific board rules for this meeting. The suspension is intended to allow the Board to approve the 2024 audit and related financial reports so the Treasurer can release the second installment of taxes and grant funding can be restored. The Board will also receive and file the Popular Annual Financial Report, the Single Audit Report, and the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. No other substantive items are scheduled.

• Resolution to suspend Board Rules §20‑13(I), §20‑16B(10) and (11) and Order of Business §20‑12 for the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Presentation, acceptance, and filing of the Popular Annual Financial Report for December 31, 2024
• Presentation, acceptance, and filing of the Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024
• Presentation, acceptance, and filing of the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report prepared by Clifton Larson Allen

The board authorized members Friedrich, O'Neil and Reeves to attend remotely under the 2020 rule and the Open Meetings Act. A motion to suspend the McLean County Board rules was also approved. Both motions passed without recorded vote counts.

• Approved remote participation for members Friedrich, O'Neil, and Reeves (motion passed)
• Approved resolution to suspend McLean County Board rules (motion passed)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will convene to review the minutes from the October 10, 2025 meeting and address assessment complaints. The session will include opportunities for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Review minutes of 10/10/2025
• Review assessment complaints
• Public comment on agenda items
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The Board of Review met at 8:30 am and approved the minutes from the October 10, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. Members discussed adding a vice‑chair position to the agenda for the next meeting. The board recessed at 12:30 pm.

• Approved October 10, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider appointments to the Board of Review and Pleasant Hills Cemetery Association. The body is also reviewing several contracts for behavioral health training, website accessibility, and intergovernmental financial assistance.

• Agreement with Civic Plus for Audio Eye website accessibility software (pilot at no cost for 2025; $10,000 annual recurring fee)
• Contracts for Parent and Young Adult Advisory Board members ($30/hour, max $900 per contract)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Octavia Park District for temporary financial assistance
• Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois and the County of McLean
• Veterans Care Agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

County Board

The McLean County Board will consider and vote on an amendment to Chapter 350 of the County Zoning Ordinance that changes time limits, fees, definitions, and use standards for data center special uses. The agenda also includes approval of three zoning applications (ZA‑25‑01, ZA‑25‑02, SU‑25‑08) and a series of contract and resolution requests from the Executive, Finance, Justice, and Property committees. Additional items include appointments to the Board of Review and Pleasant Hills Cemetery Association, and a closed‑session notice of pending litigation.

• Amend Chapter 350 zoning ordinance to modify special‑use time limits, fees and define “Data Center” (Amendatory Ordinance, ZA‑25‑01)
• Approve zoning application ZA‑25‑02 to amend yard regulations for hen chickens in the R‑1 Single Family Residence District
• Approve special‑use application SU‑25‑08 for a pool pavilion and baby pool at 15671 E 910 North Rd., Bloomington (R‑1 district)
• Approve contract with Civic Plus for Audio‑eye services (Executive Committee)
• Approve Property Committee contract with CORE Construction for Construction Manager Selection for the Fairview Project

The County Board approved the consent agenda and three zoning text amendments for a data center, hen‑chicken yard regulations, and a pool pavilion at Crestwicke Country Club. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Octavia Park District for temporary financial assistance and transferred funds from the General Fund to two PBC funds. Additional approvals included a Veterans Care Agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a grant agreement with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and a motion to hold a closed session. All motions passed by the required vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (motion passed)
• Approved zoning amendment ZA-25-01 for data center use (motion passed)
• Approved zoning amendment ZA-25-02 for hen‑chicken yard regulations (motion passed)
• Approved special‑use permit SU-25-08 for pool pavilion at 15671 E 910 North Rd. (motion passed)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Octavia Park District for temporary financial assistance (motion passed)
• Approved transfer of monies from General Fund to PBC Lease Fund 0161 and PBC Rent/O&M Fund 0162 (motion passed)
• Approved Veterans Care Agreement with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (motion passed)
• Approved Grant Agreement with Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (motion passed)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The Merit Commission will vote to approve or amend the October 14, 2025 agenda and the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will review the Budget Performance Report and Accumulated Transaction Listings as of the end of September 2025. The commission will continue discussion of revising interview questions for all deputy sheriff and correctional officer positions. The meeting will adjourn and set the next regular board meeting for November 11, 2025.

• Vote to approve/amend October 14, 2025 agenda
• Vote to approve/amend draft of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Budget Performance Report & Accumulated Transaction Listings (end Sept 2025)
• Continue discussion of revision of interview questions for all positions
• Adjournment and schedule next meeting for Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Executive Committee

The McLean County Executive Committee will consider a consent agenda, public comments, and board appointments. It will vote on numerous contract amendments and agreements, including a $24,760.24 credit from Tyler Technologies and a $10,000 annual service fee for AudioEye software. The meeting also includes resolutions to transfer funds, approve intergovernmental agreements, and adopt FY 2026 budget items for several county programs.

• Approve contract amendment with Tyler Technologies issuing a $24,760.24 credit
• Approve agreement with Civic Plus for AudioEye software with an annual fee of $10,000
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Octavia Park District for temporary financial assistance
• Approve resolution transferring monies from the County General Fund to the PBC Lease Fund and PBC Rent/O&M Fund
• Approve Second McLean County Animal Control Shelter Project Intergovernmental Agreement

METCOM Operations Board

The METCOM Operations Board will meet to review expenditures from August and September 2025. The board is scheduled to take action on the approval of the proposed 2026 budget. Director Rhonda Flegel will provide updates on staffing, CAD updates, and system-wide outages.

• Approval of the Proposed 2026 Budget
• Review of August/September 2025 expenditures
• Reports on system-wide outages and problem reports
• Staffing and CAD update reports

The board approved the minutes from the August 8 meeting and approved the August‑September 2025 expenditures. The proposed 2026 budget was tabled pending additional contract and staffing information, and a special meeting was scheduled for October 31 at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 a.m.

• Approved August 8 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August‑September 2025 expenditures (motion carried)
• Tabled 2026 budget pending further information (motion carried)
• Scheduled special meeting for Oct 31, 7:30 a.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:29 a.m. (motion carried)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will review the minutes from the October 3 meeting, consider any assessment complaints, and hear public comments on agenda and non‑agenda items. No specific actions beyond routine business are listed.

• Review minutes of 10/3/2025
• Public comment on agenda items
• Review assessment complaints
• Public comment on non‑agenda items
• Recess

The Board of Review approved the minutes from the October 3, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Robert Kahman, seconded by Rachel Milton, and passed. No other substantive actions were taken; the board completed a preliminary review of assessment complaints and adjourned.

• Approved October 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

HD - 377 Board Agenda and Minutes

The McLean County Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability will hear presentations from nine grant applicants. Each applicant will describe program activities, key outcomes, and budget priorities for CY26 funding. The board will have an opportunity to discuss each proposal. No formal decisions are indicated in this agenda.

• Lifelong Access: Pediatric Therapy Early Intervention (EI)
• Easterseals: Early Intervention (EI) Services – Bloomington
• Lifelong Access: Pediatric Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
• Easterseals: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – Bloomington
• The Baby Fold: Community Schools

The board listened to presentations from nine applicants seeking Calendar Year 2026 funding. After each presentation, board members discussed program activities, outcomes, and budget priorities. No formal approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 11:18 a.m.

HD - 377 Board Agendas with Attachments

The 377 Board will hear presentations from nine applicants seeking CY26 funding for services to persons with developmental disabilities. Board members will discuss each program’s activities, expected outcomes, and budget priorities. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Lifelong Access: Pediatric Therapy Early Intervention (EI)
• Easterseals: Early Intervention (EI) Services – Bloomington
• Lifelong Access: Pediatric Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
• Easterseals: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – Bloomington
• The Baby Fold: Community Schools

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Board of Health meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 322 at 200 W. Front Street, Bloomington, was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. For questions, contact [email protected] or call (309) 888‑5450.

Justice Committee

The McLean County Justice Committee will consider multiple approval requests, including the FY 2026 recommended budgets for numerous county departments. It will also vote on a grant agreement with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security, an addendum with the Center for Human Services for peer‑support services, an emergency appropriation ordinance for Fund 0156, and a special attorney contract for a specialty court. Additional items include a proposal for Prairie State Legal Services to run an Eviction Mediation Clinic.

• Approve a Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and the Office of Homeland Security and McLean County (Sheriff)
• Approve an Agreement Addendum with the Center for Human Services for peer‑support specialist services under the DOJ Swift Certain and Fair Grant (Court Services Director)
• Approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending the FY 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0156 (State’s Attorney)
• Approve a special attorney contract for continued coverage in a specialty court (State’s Attorney)
• Approve FY 2026 recommended budgets for a wide range of departments, including the Coroner, Children’s Advocacy Center, Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, Court Services, and others (County Administrator)

The committee approved the September 3 minutes and $632,511.22 in invoices. It adopted a state emergency management grant, a peer‑support services addendum, a special attorney contract, and a proposal for Prairie State Legal Services to run the Eviction Mediation Clinic. The board also adopted FY2026 budgets for several departments and an emergency appropriation ordinance that shifts child‑support division funding, projected to save $60,000‑$90,000. All motions were carried.

• Approved September 3 minutes and $632,511.22 invoices (Reeves/Hansen) – carried
• Approved Grant Agreement with Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (Reeves/Beirne) – carried
• Approved Agreement Addendum with Center for Human Services for two additional peer support specialists (Reeves/Hansen) – carried
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance shifting child‑support division funds, saving $60,000‑$90,000 (Reeves/Roseman-Mendoza) – carried
• Approved special attorney contract for continued coverage in specialty courts (Ziebarth/Reeves) – carried
• Approved Prairie State Legal Services proposal for Eviction Mediation Clinic (Roseman-Mendoza/Beirne) – carried
• Approved FY2026 budget for Coroner Department, including purchase of four new morgue trays (Hansen/Roseman-Mendoza) – carried
• Approved FY2026 budget for Metro McLean County Centralized Communications Center (Ziebarth/Reeves) – carried

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss recommended budgets for multiple departments for Fiscal Year 2026. The body is also considering several intergovernmental agreements and resolutions regarding county property and insurance rates.

• FY 2026 recommended budgets for General Fund, County Auditor, Assessment Office, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Animal Control, and others
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Octavia Park District for temporary financial assistance
• Resolution establishing health and life insurance coverage rates for Fiscal Year 2026
• Declaration of surplus property at the Animal Services Department, including outdoor kennels and radios
• Second McLean County Animal Control Shelter Project Intergovernmental Agreement

The committee approved the consent agenda, including minutes and $170,028.50 in invoices. It adopted resolutions authorizing the County Board Chair to execute deeds of conveyance, reconveyance, and cancel a mobile‑home tax‑sale certificate. The committee approved intergovernmental agreements, a county credit card for the Juvenile Detention Center, and a resolution establishing FY 2026 health and life insurance rates. It also approved the FY 2026 recommended budgets for the Auditor, Assessment Office, and Clerk departments and transferred funds to the PBC Lease and Rent/O&M funds.

• Approved consent agenda minutes and $170,028.50 invoices (motion carried)
• Approved resolutions for deeds of conveyance, reconveyance, and mobile‑home tax‑sale cancellation (motion carried)
• Approved Animal Services surplus property declaration (motion carried)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Octavia Park District for temporary financial assistance (motion carried)
• Approved county credit card for Juvenile Detention Center (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 health and life insurance rate resolution (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of monies from General Fund to PBC Lease Fund 0161 and PBC Rent/O&M Fund 0162 (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 recommended budgets for Auditor, Assessment Office, and Clerk departments (motion carried)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee will vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 recommended budgets for the Department of Building and Zoning, the Solid Waste Management Fund, and the Highway Department, including the Highway Fund, Bridge Matching Fund, County Matching Fund, and Motor Fuel Tax Fund. The committee will also consider the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan for the Highway Department. Project summaries for Towanda‑Gridley Road, Route 66 Bike Trail, West Township – Starr Bridge, and Yates Township – School Land Bridge will be presented for information.

• Approve FY2026 recommended budget for Department of Building and Zoning (0038)
• Approve FY2026 recommended budget for Solid Waste Management Fund (0159)
• Approve FY2026 recommended budget for Highway Department (0055) with Highway Fund, Bridge Matching Fund, County Matching Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund
• Approve Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan for the Highway Department
• Present project summaries: Towanda‑Gridley Road, Route 66 Bike Trail, West Township – Starr Bridge, Yates Township – School Land Bridge

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved the September 2 minutes and related invoices, adopted the FY 2026 recommended budgets for the Building and Zoning Department and the Solid Waste Management Fund, approved the FY 2026 Highway Department budget covering four funds, and adopted the Highway Department’s five‑year capital improvement plan. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved September 2 minutes and $4,690,923.82 Highway Department invoices (motion carried)
• Approved $984.74 Building and Zoning Department invoices (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 Recommended Budget for Building and Zoning Department 0038 (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 Recommended Budget for Solid Waste Management Fund 0159 (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 Highway Department Budget (funds 0120, 0121, 0122, 0123) (motion carried)
• Approved Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan for Highway Department (motion carried)

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will vote to re‑elect its officers for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It will also ratify several insurance policies, including liability, umbrella, business auto, and general liability policies, with payments ranging from $500.00 to $42,269.00. Additional items include re‑selecting banking depositories, reporting on bond compliance, and retaining legal counsel, the treasurer, and the auditor.

• Re‑election of Thomas W. Novosad as Chairman, William A. Zimmerman as Vice Chairman, Terry L. Reid as Secretary, and James A. Fruin as Assistant Treasurer.
• Ratification of insurance payments to R.W. Gipson Agency: $8,540.00 for Public Officials’ Liability Policy; $12,773.00 for Umbrella/Excess Liability Policy; $500.00 for Business Auto Policy; $42,269.00 for General Liability and Terrorism Policy.
• Payment of $2,505.00 to Capen, Frank, Proctor & Bowles for surety bonds for the listed officers.
• Re‑selection of depositories: PNC, N.A.; J.P. Morgan Chase Bank; Heartland Bank & Trust Co.; Clock Tower Bank; PMA Securities, LLC for various funds.
• Vote to retain legal counsel, the treasurer, and the auditor for the 2026 fiscal year.

The Public Building Commission elected its officers and unanimously approved the purchase of several insurance policies and surety bonds. It also approved renaming the depositories for the General Fund, Operations & Maintenance, Administrative Fund, and bond debt service accounts. Finally, the Commission retained its attorney, treasurer, and auditor for the fiscal year.

• Elected Chairman (Novosad), Vice Chairman (Zimmerman), Secretary (Reid), Assistant Treasurer (Fruin) – unanimous voice vote
• Ratified purchase of general liability, excess liability, business auto, public officials liability insurance and surety bonds – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Renamed PNC N.A. as depository for the General Fund, authorizing any two officers to sign – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Renamed J.P. Morgan Chase Bank as depository for the Operations & Maintenance Accounts – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Renamed Heartland Bank and Trust Company as depository for the Administrative Fund – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Renamed Bloomington‑Normal Community Bank as depository for the Series 2015 Bond Debt Service and Project Account – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Renamed PMA Securities, LLC as depository for the Series 2022 Bond Debt Service and Project Fund – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Retained Attorney Robert Porter ($200/hr), Treasurer James Mulligan, and MCK CPAs for the 2022 audit ($14,000) – unanimous roll‑call vote

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will approve several invoices totaling over $260,000 for elevators, furniture, and services. Commissioners will also discuss modernizing elevators at the Law & Justice Center and the Old County Courthouse, and consider a possible revenue bond to fund a water reclamation project. A second intergovernmental agreement for the county animal control shelter will be voted on.

• Approve Otis Elevator Invoice #44 for $100,413.20
• Approve Farnsworth Group, Inc. invoice for $12,046.06
• Approve CORE pay application for $49,513.00
• Approve $101,925.31 payment to McLean County for animal services facility furniture
• Discuss possible public building revenue bond to fund BNWRD project

The Commission unanimously approved the September meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report with proposed payments. Commissioners voted to approve the Second (2nd) MCAC Intergovernmental Agreement. A consent agenda authorizing five invoices totaling $292,482.90 was also approved by all members.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer's Report and proposed payments (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved Second (2nd) MCAC Intergovernmental Agreement (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved Otis Elevator Co. invoice $100,413.20 (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved Farnsworth Group, Inc. invoice $12,046.06 (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved CORE Pay Application $49,513.00 (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved payment to McLean County $101,925.31 for FF&E (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved Stock’s Office Furniture invoice $28,493.64 (all commissioners voted in favor)

Health Committee

The Health Committee is meeting to discuss and approve recommended Fiscal Year 2026 budgets for the Health Department, Nursing Home, and Juvenile Detention medical programs. The body will also consider a Veterans Care Agreement and a staff reclassification.

• FY2026 Recommended Budget for Health Department (including WIC, Dental Sealant, and AIDS/Communicable Disease grants)
• FY2026 Recommended Budget for Nursing Home Fund 0401
• FY2026 Recommended Budget for Juvenile Detention Medical and Jail Medical programs
• Veterans Care Agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Reclassification of the Registered Nursing position at the Juvenile Detention Center from Grade 10 to Grade 11

The committee approved remote attendance for Member Bell, adopted the consent agenda, reclassified the juvenile detention center RN position, renewed a Veterans Care Agreement, and adopted FY 2026 recommended budgets for the Tort Judgement Fund, Health Department and Nursing Home programs.

• Approved remote attendance for Member Bell (Motion by Farley/Hansen, carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda including September 2, 2025 minutes and invoices (Motion by Tompkins/Hansen, carried)
• Approved resolution amending funded FTE position for Registered Nursing at Juvenile Detention Center (Motion by Tompkins/Farley, carried)
• Approved Veterans Care Agreement renewal with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Motion by Tompkins/Hansen, carried)
• Approved Tort Judgement Fund FY2026 recommended budget for Juvenile Detention Medical Program and Jail Medical services (Motion by Hansen/Farley, carried)
• Approved FY2026 Health Department recommended budget covering Dental Sealant, WIC, Preventive Health, and other grant programs (Motion by Farley/Hansen, carried)
• Approved FY2026 Nursing Home recommended budget covering nursing, social services, and operations programs (Motion by Tompkins/Hansen, carried)

Property Committee

The Property Committee will consider several facility improvement actions, including the selection of a construction manager and a $23,500 preconstruction services agreement with CORE Construction for the Fairview building at 903 N. Main St. in Normal. It will also review proposals for plumbing replacement at the Juvenile Detention Center, air‑handler replacements at 200 W. Front St. and the County Museum, and an indemnification agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway. Additionally, the committee will vote on FY 2026 budget recommendations for the Facilities Management and Parks and Recreation departments and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approve Construction Manager Selection and $23,500 preconstruction services agreement with CORE Construction for Fairview Project (903 N. Main St., Normal)
• Approve Pipeworks proposal to replace all drain, waste, and vent plumbing at McLean County Juvenile Detention Center
• Approve KED Bluestone proposal for air‑handler replacement at 200 W. Front Street building
• Approve indemnification and right‑of‑entry agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company
• Approve FY 2026 recommended budgets for Facilities Management and Parks & Recreation departments

The Property Committee approved remote attendance for Member Bell and adopted the consent agenda, including $322,534.59 in bills. It recommended and approved several facilities contracts: a construction manager for the Fairview Project with CORE Construction, plumbing replacement at the Juvenile Detention Center by Pipeworks, and an $800,000 air‑handler replacement at the 200 W. Front Street building by KED Bluestone. The committee tabled the air‑handler project for the Museum of History to the November meeting and approved an indemnification and right‑of‑entry agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway, as well as the FY 2026 recommended budget for the Facilities Management Department.

• Approved remote attendance for Member Bell (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda with $322,534.59 in bills (motion carried)
• Approved Construction Manager Selection for Fairview Project with CORE Construction (motion carried)
• Approved Pipeworks plumbing replacement at Juvenile Detention Center (motion carried)
• Approved KED Bluestone air‑handler replacement at 200 W. Front St. building (~$800,000) (motion carried)
• Tabled PIPCO air‑handler replacement at Museum of History to Nov 4, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Indemnification and Right of Entry Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 recommended budget for Facilities Management Department (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two text amendments to the zoning ordinance and three variance applications, two of which require final decisions. One special-use request for a pool pavilion at a golf course will be recommended to the County Board. The meeting also includes public comment on non‑agenda topics and sets the next meeting date.

• Case ZA-25-01: text amendment to zoning sections on special‑use time limits, fees, definitions, use table, and data‑center standards – recommendation to County Board
• Case ZV-25-08: variance to front‑yard setback for a business sign at 13060 E. 850 North Rd., Bloomington – final decision
• Case ZV-25-09: variance to increase accessory‑building size to 3,550 sq ft at 19266 US Hwy. 150, Bloomington – final decision
• Case ZA-25-02: text amendment to zoning sections on yard regulations and standards for keeping hen chickens – recommendation to County Board
• Case SU-25-08: special‑use request for a pool pavilion and baby pool at 15671 E 910 North Rd., Bloomington – recommendation to County Board

The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals approved a text amendment to extend time limits for large‑scale solar and wind farms and to add a placeholder use for data centers. It also approved a front‑yard setback variance for a business sign, a variance increasing accessory‑building size, a text amendment allowing hen chickens, and a special‑use permit for a pool pavilion at a country club. All motions were adopted, with one vote including an abstention.

• Approved text amendment ZA-25-01 (7‑0)
• Approved variance ZV-25-08 for front‑yard setback (6‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved variance ZV-25-09 for accessory‑building size (7‑0)
• Approved text amendment ZA-25-02 for hen chickens (7‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit SU-25-08 for pool pavilion (7‑0)

Board of Review

The McLean County Board of Review will review the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and assess any submitted assessment complaints. The meeting also includes time for public comment on agenda and non‑agenda items, and other routine business.

• Review minutes of 9/24/2025
• Review assessment complaints
• Public comment on agenda items
• Public comment on non‑agenda items
• Other business

The Board of Review met on October 3, 2025 and approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. The motion was seconded and passed. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

County Board

The McLean County Board will hold a kick‑off meeting to discuss the process for developing its Strategic Plan. The agenda states the process will be discussed but no actions will be taken at this meeting.

• Kick‑off meeting to discuss County Board Strategic Planning Process (discussion only, no action)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is meeting to discuss Mental Health Advisory Board input on service barriers and crisis continuum. The committee will vote on funding recommendations for six behavioral health programs for Calendar Year 2026.

• Funding for McLean County Center for Human Services Psychiatric Services: $673,244.29
• Funding for The Baby Fold Healthy Start: $279,999.10
• Funding for Project Oz Mental Health Education for Youth and Families: $268,196.70
• Funding for PATH Suicide and Crisis Puppet Show: $80,580.00
• Funding for The Center for Youth and Family Solutions Counseling Outreach: $75,000.00

The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee approved funding recommendations for six behavioral health programs for calendar year 2026. The approved amounts were $279,999.10 for The Baby Fold – Healthy Start, $80,580.00 for PATH – Suicide and Crisis Puppet Show, $268,196.70 for Project Oz, $75,000.00 for The Center for Youth and Family Solutions, $48,487.68 for Integrity Counseling, Inc., and $673,244.29 for McLean County Center for Human Services – Psychiatric Services. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. All motions were carried.

• Approved $279,999.10 for The Baby Fold – Healthy Start (motion carried)
• Approved $80,580.00 for PATH – Suicide and Crisis Puppet Show (motion carried)
• Approved $268,196.70 for Project Oz – Mental Health Education for Youth and Families (motion carried)
• Approved $75,000.00 for The Center for Youth and Family Solutions – Counseling Outreach for Vulnerable Populations (motion carried)
• Approved $48,487.68 for Integrity Counseling, Inc. – Counseling the Uninsured and Underinsured (motion carried)
• Approved $673,244.29 for McLean County Center for Human Services – Psychiatric Services (motion carried)
• Approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments

The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is reviewing recommendations to fund six behavioral health programs for Calendar Year 2026. The committee will also discuss input from the Mental Health Advisory Board regarding service access and the crisis continuum.

• Proposed funding for McLean County Center for Human Services Psychiatric Services: $673,244.29
• Proposed funding for The Baby Fold Healthy Start: $279,999.10
• Proposed funding for Project Oz Mental Health Education for Youth and Families: $268,196.70
• Proposed funding for PATH Suicide and Crisis Puppet Show: $80,580.00
• Proposed funding for The Center for Youth and Family Solutions Counseling Outreach: $75,000.00

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to review assessment complaints and elect a new chairperson for the 2025 session. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Election of new chairperson for 2025 session
• Review of assessment complaints
• Review of minutes from 6/6/2025

The McLean County Board of Review held its regular September 24, 2025 meeting. The agenda included review of prior minutes, election of a new chairperson, public comment, assessment complaints, and other business. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or other substantive actions taken by the board.

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone System Board will approve minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting and the July/August 2025 financial report. In new business, the board will vote to approve a contract with Mission Critical Partners, adopt a 2025 budget amendment ordinance, and adopt the proposed 2026 budget. The meeting also includes manager reports, old business updates, and public comment periods.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025
• Approval of financial report for July/August 2025
• Approval of Contract Mission Critical Partners
• Approval of 2025 Budget Amendment Ordinance
• Approval of Proposed 2026 Budget

The ETSB approved the July 22 minutes and the treasurer’s financial report unanimously. The board tabled the contract with Mission Critical Partners to be discussed at a future special meeting. The 2025 budget amendment removing $426,170 in contract services was approved by a 7‑yes to 2‑no vote. The proposed 2026 budget was also approved unanimously.

• Approved July 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Tabled Mission Critical Partners contract for a special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget amendment removing $426,170 contract services (7‑yes, 2‑no)
• Approved proposed 2026 budget (unanimous)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss program access and barriers to behavioral health services. Finally, the board will consider ways to strengthen the behavioral health crisis continuum.

• Approve April 15, 2025 MHAB meeting minutes
• Discuss program access and barriers to behavioral health services
• Discuss strengthening the behavioral health crisis continuum

HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments

The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board will vote to approve the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will then discuss program access and barriers to behavioral health services, followed by a discussion on strengthening the behavioral health crisis continuum.

• Approve April 15, 2025 MHAB meeting minutes
• Program Access and Barriers to Behavioral Health Service (discussion)
• Strengthening the Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum (discussion)

HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes

The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet on September 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the County Health Department, Room 324. The board will vote to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss program access and barriers to behavioral health services. They will also consider ways to strengthen the behavioral health crisis continuum.

• Approve April 15, 2025 MHAB meeting minutes
• Discuss program access and barriers to behavioral health service
• Discuss strengthening the behavioral health crisis continuum

The Mental Health Advisory Board approved the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. No vote count was recorded. The board also discussed program access and barriers to behavioral health services and ways to strengthen the behavioral health crisis continuum, but no actions were taken on those topics.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas with Attachments

The Mental Health Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss program access and barriers to behavioral health services, and ways to strengthen the behavioral health crisis continuum.

• Approve April 15, 2025, MHAB meeting minutes
• Discuss program access and barriers to behavioral health services
• Discuss strengthening the behavioral health crisis continuum

Stand Up Meetings

The McLean County Board Justice Committee will review a request to approve administration salary adjustments for the Court Services Department, as requested by the Circuit Court under Code §108. The item will be presented for action. A closed session may be held to discuss personnel matters under the Open Meetings Act.

• Request approval of administration salary adjustments for the Court Services Department (per Code §108)

HD - 377 Board Agenda and Minutes

The McLean County Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability will approve minutes from July and release a request for proposals for new programs. The board will also review renewal applications for various service providers and discuss program reports for the second quarter of 2025.

• Approval of July 10, 2025, Board Minutes
• Release of Request for Proposal for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability Programs
• Notification of Paid Allocations: July 2025 ($13,583.24) and August 2025 ($67,137.65)
• Renewal Applications for Lifelong Access and Easterseals services
• Discussion of Cumulative Summary of Calendar Year 2025, Quarter Two Program Reports

The board approved the consent agenda covering July and August paid allocations. It also approved the July 10, 2025 board minutes. A motion to release a Request for Proposal for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability Programs was tabled and did not carry. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 10, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled release of RFP for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability Programs (motion did not carry)

County Board

The McLean County Board will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a $350,000 Motor Fuel Tax Resolution to fund resurfacing of Leroy School Road (CH 40). It will also act on a $16,000 joint culvert replacement in Cropsey Road District and a $67,903.41 purchase of HP Aruba network switches through a joint purchasing contract. Additional items include a special‑use zoning request for a 300 MW solar facility in Dawson Township and a preliminary subdivision plan in Old Town Township.

• Approve $350,000 Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for resurfacing Leroy School Road (CH 40)
• Approve $16,000 joint culvert replacement #1 on Cropsey Road District (3700E Rd location)
• Approve purchase of HP Aruba network switches for $67,903.41 via Joint Purchasing Master Contract with SHI
• Approve special‑use zoning for Dawson Solar, LLC 300 MW commercial solar facility in Dawson Township
• Approve preliminary plan for Ken Myszka Subdivision in Old Town Township near US Route 150

The County Board voted 11‑8 to approve Dawson Solar LLC’s application for a 300 MW commercial solar facility in the Agriculture District of Dawson Township. The Board also approved the Bloomington/Normal Enterprise Zone boundary amendment, an intergovernmental CASA agreement with Ford County, and a grant for the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program. Additional actions included updating weight‑limit ordinances, releasing a tenant lease, and adopting a mental‑health advisory council resolution.

• Approved Dawson Solar LLC 300 MW special‑use request (11 yea, 8 nay, Chair abstained)
• Approved Bloomington/Normal Enterprise Zone Amendment 5 boundary modifications
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Ford County for CASA program
• Approved Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant (Grant 26‑1030)
• Approved Tenant’s Release of Lease
• Approved Updates to County Ordinance Imposing Weight Limitations
• Approved Resolution affirming commitment to Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council
• Approved remote attendance for two Board members

HD - 377 Board Agendas with Attachments

The McLean County Board for Persons with a Developmental Disability will review quarterly program reports and approve payments for disability service providers. The board will also discuss renewal applications for various programs and release a request for proposals for new intellectual and/or developmental disability programs.

• Approval of July 10, 2025, Board Minutes
• Release of Request for Proposal for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability Programs
• Approval of paid allocations: July $13,583.24, August $67,137.65
• Discussion of renewal applications for Lifelong Access and Easterseals programs
• Review of cumulative grant reports for Early Intervention and ABA Therapy

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The McLean County Board of Health will consider several action items at its September 10 meeting. Members will vote on the CY26 health department budget and on a recommendation to issue a request for proposals up to $408,000 to strengthen the behavioral health crisis continuum. Additional approvals include an updated intergovernmental agreement for flu vaccinations and a non‑clinical affiliation agreement with Illinois Wesleyan University. The consent agenda includes payment of $304,914.15 for various health programs.

• Approval of the CY26 McLean County Health Department Budget
• Approval to release a Request for Proposals up to $408,000 for behavioral health crisis continuum
• Approval of updated Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Department of Central Management Services for flu vaccinations
• Approval of Non‑Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Illinois Wesleyan University
• Bills to be paid totaling $304,914.15 for listed health programs

The Board approved the CY26 health department budget and a $408,000 request for proposals to improve the behavioral health crisis continuum. It also approved an updated flu‑vaccination agreement with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services and a non‑clinical affiliation with Illinois Wesleyan University. The consent agenda paying $304,914.15 in bills and the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved CY26 McLean County Health Department budget (motion carried)
• Approved release of RFP for up to $408,000 to strengthen behavioral health crisis continuum (motion carried)
• Approved updated intergovernmental agreement with Illinois Dept of Central Management Services for flu vaccinations (motion carried)
• Approved non‑clinical affiliation agreement with Illinois Wesleyan University (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda paying $304,914.15 in bills (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments

The McLean County Board of Health will vote on several action items, including adopting the fiscal year 2026 health department budget, authorizing a request for proposals of up to $408,000 to strengthen the behavioral health crisis continuum, updating the intergovernmental agreement for flu vaccinations, and approving a non‑clinical affiliation agreement with Illinois Wesleyan University. The meeting also includes routine reports and a consent agenda of bills to be paid totaling $304,914.15.

• Approval of the CY26 McLean County Health Department Budget
• Approval of recommendation to release a Request for Proposals for up to $408,000 to strengthen the behavioral health crisis continuum
• Approval of updated Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Department of Central Management Services for flu vaccinations
• Approval of Non‑Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Illinois Wesleyan University
• Consent agenda bills to be paid totaling $304,914.15 (Dental Sealant $16,044.45; WIC $3,444.36; Preventive Health Program $16.87; Family Case Management $3,559.53; AIDS/COMM Disease Control $5,072.07; Health Department $276,776.87)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The Merit Commission will vote to approve or amend the September 9, 2025 agenda and the draft minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will review the Budget Performance Report and Accumulated Transaction Listings for August 2025. The board will continue discussion on revising interview questions for all deputy sheriff and correctional officer positions. An open discussion will follow before adjournment.

• Vote to approve/amend September 9, 2025 agenda
• Vote to approve/amend draft of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review Budget Performance Report & Accumulated Transaction Listings as of end August 2025
• Continue discussion of revision of interview questions for all positions
• Open discussion for the good of the cause

Executive Committee

The committee adopted the FY2026 budget policy resolution and the FY2026 budget calendar. It also approved multiple emergency appropriation ordinances for Fund 0001 covering the Circuit Court and Sheriff’s Department, and for Fund 0007. In addition, the committee authorized several contracts and agreements, including IT equipment purchases, animal‑control services, and rural public‑transportation services.

• Approved Resolution establishing Budget Policy for Fiscal Year 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Schedule A – Calendar for FY2026 Budget and Five‑Year Capital Improvement Budget (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 0001, Circuit Court 0016 (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 0001, Sheriff’s Department 0029 (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 0007 (behavioral health) (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of HP Aruba Switches through Joint Purchasing Master Contract (motion carried)
• Approved Agreement for Animal Control Shelter Services with the City of Bloomington (motion carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Rural Public Transportation Services with Connect Transit (motion carried)

Justice Committee

The Justice Committee will review requests for an intergovernmental agreement with Ford County for the Court Appointed Special Advocates Program and a grant agreement for the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program. The meeting also includes the presentation of monthly statistical and caseload reports from county justice departments.

• Intergovernmental Agreement between McLean and Ford Counties for the Court Appointed Special Advocates Program
• Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Agreement (Grant 26-1030)
• Monthly reports from the Coroner, Sheriff, Public Defender, and Court Services
• Approval of bills and transfers to the County Board

The committee approved the consent agenda, which included the August 6, 2025 minutes and invoices totaling $759,687.40. It recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement between McLean and Ford counties for the CASA program and of the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant (Grant 26‑1030). Members also agreed to move the next meeting start time to 3:30 p.m. and scheduled it for October 8.

• Approved consent agenda with August 6, 2025 minutes and $759,687.40 invoices (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of McLean–Ford Intergovernmental Agreement for CASA program (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Agreement (Grant 26‑1030) (motion carried)
• Agreed to move next meeting start time to 3:30 p.m. (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for October 8 at 3:30 p.m.

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting and $854,436.06 in invoices. It adopted several resolutions authorizing the County Board Chair to execute deeds of conveyance and reconveyance and to cancel mobile‑home tax‑sale certificates. The committee also accepted the Treasurer’s monthly financial reports and approved an ordinance modifying the boundaries of the Bloomington/Normal Enterprise Zone (Amendment 5), allowing sales‑tax waivers for residential construction. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from August 6, 2025 and $854,436.06 invoices (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution authorizing County Board Chair to execute a Deed of Conveyance (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution authorizing County Board Chair to execute a Deed of Reconveyance (motion carried)
• Approved Resolutions to cancel Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificate of Purchase (items 4C1d and e) (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed County Treasurer’s monthly financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing boundary modifications to Bloomington/Normal Enterprise Zone Amendment 5 (motion carried)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved invoices for the Highway and Building & Zoning departments and recommended approval of a preliminary subdivision plan for the Ken Myszka Subdivision. It also recommended two zoning text amendments—one to extend special‑use permit terms and another to define data centers and require special‑use permits. Additional recommendations included a motor‑fuel tax resolution for Leroy School Road, a bridge petition for a joint culvert replacement on Cropsey Road, and updates to the county weight‑limit ordinance.

• Approved invoices ($347,350.75 Highway, $957.17 Building & Zoning) – motion carried
• Recommended approval of preliminary plan for Ken Myszka Subdivision – motion carried
• Recommended zoning text amendment to extend special‑use permits to 3 years with a 1‑year extension – motion carried
• Recommended zoning text amendment to define data centers and require special‑use permits – motion carried
• Recommended approval of Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for Leroy School Road (CH 40) – motion carried
• Recommended approval of Bridge Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1 for Cropsey Road District – motion carried
• Recommended approval of updates to County Ordinance Imposing Weight Limitations – motion carried

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Treasurer's Report and the proposed disbursements, with all commissioners voting in favor. Finally, the commission voted to approve the ordinance transferring the former Animal Control Shelter site to the Bloomington‑Normal Water Reclamation District.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report and proposed payments (all commissioners in favor)
• Approved ordinance transferring old Animal Control Shelter site to BNWRD (all commissioners in favor)

Health Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda that included the August 5 minutes and various department invoices. It also approved a resolution setting reimbursement rates for medical providers treating inmates. Finally, members agreed to hold the October 7 meeting at 3:30 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled time.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including August 5 minutes and invoices) – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution to establish rate of reimbursement to medical providers for inmate external treatment – Motion carried
• Approved moving October Health Committee meeting to 3:30 p.m. – No objections, motion carried

Property Committee

The Property Committee approved the consent agenda, including $330,008.90 in bills. It recommended approval of Wilcox Electric's LED fixture replacement project at 200 W. Front Street. It also approved the tenant's release of lease to IDOT, allowing the agency to make ADA upgrades.

• Approved consent agenda with $330,008.90 bills (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of LED fixture replacement project at 200 W. Front Street (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of tenant's release of lease for IDOT (motion carried)

Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council

The Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council will meet to recommend 2026 budget allocations for Community Behavioral Health Initiatives and Criminal Justice Services. The council will also vote on three bylaw amendments regarding virtual attendance, alternate delegates, and electronic minute approval.

• Recommend 2026 budget for Criminal Justice Services related to detention and behavioral health
• Recommend 2026 budget for Community Behavioral Health Initiatives
• Bylaw amendment for virtual attendance rules
• Bylaw amendment for alternate delegate selection
• Bylaw amendment for electronic minute approval

The advisory council elected Ms. Barisch as presiding officer. It approved minutes from four prior meetings. The council adopted an amendment to allow virtual attendance and another amendment that permits alternate delegates to vote. All motions were carried.

• Elected Ms. Barisch as presiding officer (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Aug 19 2024, Sep 30 2024, Feb 3 2025, Jun 23 2025 (motion carried)
• Amended Bylaw Article IV, Section 4 to allow virtual attendance (motion carried)
• Amended Bylaw Article IV to permit alternate delegates to speak (motion carried)
• Amended Bylaw Article IV to allow alternates to vote (Barisch‑Yes, Johnston‑Yes, Scanlon‑Yes, Montney‑Yes, McCarthy‑Yes; motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will review grantee and crisis services reports for 2025. The body is deciding whether to recommend the release of a 2026 renewal application for the Mobile Crisis Program and a new Request for Proposal to strengthen the county's behavioral health crisis continuum.

• Recommendation to release CY 2026 renewal application for McLean County Center for Human Services – Mobile Crisis Program
• Recommendation to release Request for Proposal (RFP) to strengthen the Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum
• Review of Cumulative Behavioral Health Grantee Report Summary for CY 2025 Quarter Two
• Review of Summary Report on Behavioral Health Crisis Services

The committee approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes. A recommendation to release the 2026 renewal application for the Mobile Crisis Program was not approved. The committee approved a recommendation to issue an RFP to strengthen the behavioral health crisis continuum.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommendation to release 2026 renewal application for Mobile Crisis Program denied (motion did not carry)
• Approved release of RFP to strengthen behavioral health crisis continuum (motion carried)

County Board

The McLean County Board approved the consent agenda unanimously, confirmed several appointments and reappointments, and adopted multiple ordinances and contracts including an emergency appropriation amendment for Fund 0001 (Sheriff Department) and Fund 0029 (Animal Services) with a two‑thirds majority vote. Additional approvals included a non‑discrimination policy amendment, a temporary fee change for animal adoptions, and service agreements with Tyler Technologies, OTIS, and the Illinois Department of Transportation. All motions were recorded as carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brian Bangert to County Board District #3 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 66 non‑discrimination policies (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance temporarily amending Chapter 205‑32 animal adoption fees (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amendment for Fund 0001 (Sheriff) and Fund 0029 (Animal Services) (2/3 majority)
• Approved Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with Illinois Department of Transportation for Towanda Overpass (motion carried)
• Approved Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Agreement (motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Board of Health approved the release of $1,425,779.10 from the proposed CY26 budget for renewal applications for behavioral health services. The minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting and the consent agenda were also approved. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes – motion carried
• Approved consent agenda – motion carried
• Approved release of $1,425,779.10 for behavioral health services – motion carried

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The McLean County Board of Health Budget Committee will meet to discuss updates to the 2026 proposed budget. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from July 9, 2025.

• Summary of updates to 2026 Proposed Budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is continuing a hearing on a special use application from Dawson Solar, LLC by Deriva Energy. The board will discuss a proposal to allow a commercial solar energy generating facility in the Agriculture and R-1 Single Family Residence Districts.

• Case SU-25-07: Proposed 300 MW commercial solar facility bounded by 2400 East Rd., 1400 North Rd., 2800 East Rd., and 875 North Rd.

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The commission is meeting to approve the current agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members will review the Budget Performance Report and Accumulated Transaction Listings as of the end of August 2025.

• Review of Budget Performance Report and Accumulated Transaction Listings
• Report of 10 correctional officer candidates passing interviews on 7-8-25
• Report of 6 correctional officer candidates passing interviews on 7-29-25

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved the consent agenda, including $436,803.14 and $72,879.69 in invoices, and recommended reappointments. It also approved multiple contracts and agreements covering IT purchases, behavioral‑health training, advertising, software services, intergovernmental e‑citations, a ballistics grant, an emergency appropriation for the Sheriff’s Department, a violent‑crime victims grant, and a Letter of Understanding for the Towanda Overpass. All motions were carried.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of drainage district reappointments (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Cohesity DataProtect under joint purchasing contract (motion carried)
• Approved contract with Scaling Up, LLC for EMDR training (motion carried)
• Approved addendum to Advertising Agreement with The Pantagraph (motion carried)
• Approved Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY2025 budget for Sheriff Department (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with Illinois Department of Transportation for Towanda Overpass (motion carried)

METCOM Operations Board

The METCOM Operations Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 13, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the June and July 2025 expenditures after a review of the budget. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June and July 2025 expenditures (unanimous)

Justice Committee

The committee approved its consent agenda, including July 9 minutes and $419,746.78 in invoices. It then recommended and carried approvals for several contracts and agreements, a sheriff’s emergency budget amendment, and salary adjustments for two offices. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved Change Order Request #2 with Mission Critical Partners (motion carried)
• Approved Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies (motion carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for e‑citations among County, Bloomington, Normal, and ISU (motion carried)
• Approved National Integrated Ballistics Information Network Grant Program and Evidence IQ Services Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY2025 budget for Sheriff Department Fund 0029 (motion carried)
• Approved Administrative Salary Adjustments in the Children’s Advocacy Department per Code §108 (motion carried)
• Approved Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program Grant Agreement (Grant 26-1070) (motion carried)
• Approved Administrative Salary Adjustments in the State’s Attorney’s Office per Code §108 (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a resolution authorizing the County Board Chair to cancel a Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificate of Purchase. It also approved the reclassification and salary increase for nursing manager positions at the County Nursing Home. The Committee accepted and filed the Treasurer’s monthly financial reports and moved to a closed session before adjourning.

• Approved minutes and $920,835.95 invoices (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to cancel Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificate of Purchase (motion carried)
• Accepted and filed County Treasurer’s monthly financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved reclassification of Nursing Manager positions at the Nursing Home (motion carried)
• Moved to closed session pending litigation (motion carried)
• Returned to open session (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved the June and July meeting minutes and related invoices totaling $4,483,458.43 for the Highway Department and $318.24 for the Building and Zoning Department. It also approved a resolution for the August 4, 2025 project letting, road use agreements for Hudson Township Solar I‑III and for Empyrean Power Services' McLean Solar VII and Old Colonial Solar, a Letter of Understanding with IDOT for the Towanda Overpass (CH29), and a resolution to purchase two dump bodies, hoists and hydraulics from Monroe Equipment. All motions were carried.

• Approved June and July meeting minutes and invoices ($4,483,458.43 Highway, $318.24 Building/Zoning) (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for August 4, 2025 project letting (motion carried)
• Approved road use agreements with 6GM for Hudson Township Solar I, II and III (motion carried)
• Approved road use agreements with Empyrean Power Services LLC for McLean Solar VII and Old Colonial Solar (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Understanding with Illinois Department of Transportation for Towanda Overpass (CH29) (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to purchase two dump bodies, hoists and hydraulics from Monroe Equipment (motion carried)

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. A roll‑call vote approved the Treasurer’s Report and all proposed payments. Commissioners reached a consensus to reinvest the maturing CDARs funds for a six‑month term.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer's Report and proposed payments (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Consensus to reinvest CDARs funds for a six‑month term

Health Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda, which included the July 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes and invoices for the Board of Health, Nursing Home, Jail and JDC Medical and Developmental Disability Board. It also authorized the Nursing Home Administrator to offer a salary above the amount specified in Section V.A.3 of the 2025 Compensation Plan.

• Approved consent agenda (July 8, 2025 minutes and invoices) – motion carried
• Authorized Nursing Home Administrator to offer salary above Section V.A.3 of 2025 Compensation Plan – motion carried

Property Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from prior meetings and bills totaling $392,185.73. It also approved a contract with DewBerry for HVAC replacement at the METCOM facility. Agreements with OTIS were approved to modernize the south elevator and replace the sidewalk lift at the Government Center building.

• Approved consent agenda with minutes and $392,185.73 in bills (motion carried)
• Approved contract with DewBerry for HVAC replacement at METCOM facility (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with OTIS to modernize South Elevator in Government Center building (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with OTIS to replace sidewalk lift at Government Center building (motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The committee approved the June 25, 2025 minutes. It then approved renewal applications at the 2025 funding level for multiple behavioral health agencies and programs for calendar year 2026. The Baby Fold – Healthy Start renewal was approved with one abstention. The Mobile Crisis Unit renewal was tabled pending more information.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for PATH – Suicide and Crisis Puppet Show ($80,569.54) (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for Project Oz – Mental Health Education for Youth and Families ($268,196.70) (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for The Center for Youth and Family Solutions – Counseling Outreach for Vulnerable Populations ($75,000) (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for Integrity Counseling, Inc. – Counseling the Uninsured and Underinsured ($48,768.57) (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for McLean County Center for Human Services – Psychiatric Services ($673,244.29) (motion carried)
• Approved renewal for The Baby Fold – Healthy Start ($280,000) (motion carried; Tello abstained)
• Tabled renewal for McLean County Center for Human Services – Mobile Crisis Unit ($253,246.59) (motion carried to table)

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone System Board approved the Village of Heyworth lease for Phase 2, a GIS support contract with Western Illinois University, a five‑year fiber installation agreement with CIRBN for Arrowsmith, and a lease amendment for the Bloomington Tower. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the May 27 minutes and the treasurer’s report.

• Approved Village of Heyworth lease for Phase 2 (unanimous roll‑call yes)
• Approved GIS contract with WIU at $25,000 annual maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved 5‑year CIRBN fiber install at Arrowsmith for $243,456.05 (unanimous)
• Approved Bloomington Tower lease amendment (unanimous)
• Approved May 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May/June treasurer’s report (unanimous)

County Board

The McLean County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda. It then passed an emergency appropriation ordinance amending the FY 2025 budget for Behavioral Health Coordination. Several contracts and ordinances were also approved, including a bridge construction contract and updates to county code chapters. A proclamation naming July Disability Pride Month was adopted.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved emergency appropriation ordinance amending FY 2025 budget for Behavioral Health Coordination (motion carried)
• Approved contract with Home Sweet Home Ministries for construction and operation of the Bridge (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance amending County Code Chapter 20 County Board Rules (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance amending County Code Chapters 257, 350 and DT Table (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance amending County Code Chapter 37 Ethics (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance amending County Code Chapter 108 Article VII (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance temporarily amending Chapter 205-32 fees for animal adoptions (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved the Consent Agenda, including invoices totaling $844,628.25. It also approved multiple IT change orders, a new Grants Program Manager position, an emergency appropriation for Behavioral Health, and a $1,341,170.80 contract with Home Sweet Home Ministries for The Bridge. Several grant agreements and ordinance amendments, including animal adoption fee reductions, were also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda invoices $783,648.74 and $60,979.51 (motion carried)
• Approved appointments and reappointments (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order with Caliber Public Safety for additional professional services (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of Boomi software under Joint Purchasing (motion carried)
• Approved new Grants Program Manager position (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Behavioral Health Coordination (motion carried)
• Approved $1,341,170.80 contract with Home Sweet Home Ministries for The Bridge (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance temporarily amending animal adoption fees (motion carried)

HD - 377 Board Agenda and Minutes

The board approved Phylis VerSteegh as Board Secretary and Becky Hines as Board President. It adopted the updated 377 Board Strategic Plan and approved an amendment to the Lifelong Access pediatric ABA therapy services agreement. The board also approved the release of multiple renewal applications for existing service providers. An RFP for intellectual and/or developmental disability programs was tabled until the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Phylis VerSteegh as Board Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved Becky Hines as Board President (motion carried)
• Approved the Updated 377 Board Strategic Plan (motion carried)
• Approved Lifelong Access pediatric ABA therapy amendment (motion carried)
• Approved release of renewal applications for nine service providers (motion carried)
• Tabled request for proposal for intellectual/developmental disability programs until Sep 11, 2025 (motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Board of Health approved the meeting minutes and the consent agenda. It also approved four action items: the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, the SFY26 All Our Kids Early Childhood Network Parent Ambassador Agreement template, authorization for the President to approve SFY26 state renewals and contracts, and an amendment to the influenza vaccination intergovernmental agreement. All motions were carried.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (motion carried)
• Approved SFY26 All Our Kids Early Childhood Network Parent Ambassador Agreement template (motion carried)
• Authorized Board President to approve SFY26 State of Illinois renewals and contracts (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for influenza vaccinations (motion carried)

Justice Committee

The Justice Committee approved the consent agenda, including June 4 minutes and $763,706.75 in invoices. It recommended and approved several grant agreements for the Children’s Advocacy Center, CASA, and the Attorney General. The board also approved a resolution to purchase a power cot and load system, an intergovernmental agreement with Tri‑Valley schools, and a partnership with a facility‑dog handler.

• Approved consent agenda (June 4 minutes & $763,706.75 invoices) – motion carried
• Recommended approval of CAC–Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois DCFS grant – motion carried
• Recommended approval of CAC–Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois VOCA grant – motion carried
• Recommended approval of CASA–Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates DCFS grant – motion carried
• Recommended approval of CASA–Attorney General VCVA grant – motion carried
• Approved resolution to purchase power cot and load system from Ferno via Sourcewell – motion carried
• Approved intergovernmental agreement between County, Tri‑Valley CUSD 3, and Sheriff – motion carried
• Approved partnership agreement with Mathew Proctor for facility dog Daisy – motion carried

Finance Committee

The committee approved the June 4 minutes and $1,150,045.24 of invoices, and accepted the County Treasurer’s monthly financial reports. It adopted resolutions declaring surplus property for Animal Services and the County Clerk’s Office, and approved a temporary amendment to animal adoption fees. The committee also approved the Laborers International Union contract and authorized settlements for two pending cases.

• Approved minutes from June 4, 2025 and $1,150,045.24 invoices (motion carried)
• Accepted and placed on file the County Treasurer’s monthly financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus property at Animal Services (vehicle) (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance temporarily amending Chapter 105‑32 fees for animal adoptions (motion carried)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus property in the County Clerk’s Office (motion carried)
• Approved contract between Laborers International Union Local #362 and County of McLean (METCOM agreement) (motion carried; Friedrich opposed)
• Authorized settlement of case no. 21‑CV‑1129 (motion carried)
• Authorized settlement of case no. 25‑MC‑001 (motion carried)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and invoices totaling $1,730,659.10 for the Highway Department and $928.19 for the Building and Zoning Department. It also approved a Resolution for the June 24, 2025 project letting, a Resolution for the June 30, 2025 project letting, and a Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1 in Arrowsmith Township. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes and $1,730,659.10 Highway Dept invoice and $928.19 Building & Zoning invoice (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution for June 24, 2025 Project Letting (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution for June 30, 2025 Project Letting (motion carried)
• Approved Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1, Arrowsmith Township (motion carried)

Health Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda that included the June 3, 2025 minutes and various board invoices. It recommended and approved an agreement with MatrixCare for electronic health records and collections. It also recommended and approved an agreement with Clipboard Health Staffing Agency for occasional staffing assistance.

• Approved Consent Agenda (June 3, 2025 minutes and invoices) – motion carried
• Recommended approval of MatrixCare agreement – motion carried
• Recommended approval of Clipboard Health Staffing Agency agreement – motion carried

Property Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda, which included the June 3, 2025 minutes and bills totaling $739,334.76. It also recommended and approved a tractor rental agreement with Cross Implement for the Parks and Recreation Department. Additionally, the committee recommended and approved an agreement with Cintas for Facilities Management. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda, including June 3, 2025 minutes and $739,334.76 in bills (motion carried)
• Recommended and approved Tractor Rental Agreement with Cross Implement (motion carried)
• Recommended and approved agreement with Cintas for Facilities Management (motion carried)

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. The Commission also approved the Treasurer’s Report and the proposed disbursements, with all Commissioners voting in favor.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report and proposed payments (all Commissioners voted in favor)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Board approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes, with Dr. Scott Hume abstaining. The Board also approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes, with Hannah Eisner abstaining. Members decided that issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity or a Request for Information should precede the Embedded Behavioral Health Crisis Counselor pilot.

• Approved 4/23/25 meeting minutes (motion carried; Dr. Scott Hume abstained)
• Approved 5/28/25 meeting minutes (motion carried; Hannah Eisner abstained)
• Decided to issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or Request for Information (RFI) before proceeding with the Embedded Behavioral Health Crisis Counselor pilot (no vote recorded)

Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council

The advisory council considered a proposal to shift unassigned 2025 community‑project funds into the emergent fund, which would raise the emergent allocation from $225,000 to $450,000. Members asked questions about future percentage targets, application processes, and how the funds would be communicated. No vote or formal approval was recorded, and the council plans to continue the discussion at the August meeting.

• Proposal to move unassigned 2025 community‑project funds to emergent fund discussed (no decision recorded)

Board of Review

The board voted to keep Gene Yeast as chairperson. Members agreed to default future hearings to video format unless an in‑person request is made. The board re‑appointed Rachel Milton for a two‑year term and set the regular meeting start time to 8:30 a.m.

• Gene Yeast reappointed as Chairperson (motion carried)
• Adopt default video hearings, with in‑person option if specifically requested
• Maintain current practice for attorney representation of corporations
• Re‑appoint Rachel Milton to a two‑year term
• Set regular meeting start time to 8:30 a.m.
• Staff to update hearing letters to reflect video‑default policy

METCOM Operations Board

The board corrected a wording error and approved the April‑May 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The April and May expenditures were reviewed and approved. The board also approved Chief Josh Dingler as the METCOM representative to the Rural Police Chief’s Association, with Chief Rich Cooper as alternate, again unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April‑May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April and May 2025 expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Chief Josh Dingler as board representative and Chief Rich Cooper as alternate (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the documentation for the Illinois Department of Transportation FY 2025 Section 5311 Formula Application, including the related resolution and ordinance. The committee also approved the documentation for the FY 2026 Section 5311 Formula Application with its associated resolution and ordinance. Both motions were carried.

• Approved FY 2025 IDOT Section 5311 Formula Application documentation (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 IDOT Section 5311 Formula Application documentation (motion carried)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee approved the documentation for the Illinois Department of Transportation FY 2025 Section 5311 Formula Application, including the related resolution and ordinance. The committee also approved the documentation for the FY 2026 Section 5311 Formula Application with its associated resolution and ordinance. Both motions were carried.

• Approved FY 2025 IDOT Section 5311 Formula Application documentation (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2026 IDOT Section 5311 Formula Application documentation (motion carried)

Liquor Control Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 13, 2024 Liquor Control Commission meeting. It then approved the annual liquor licenses for 13 businesses listed on the attached spreadsheet. Staff noted conditional approvals would be required for three applicants pending lease updates and fee payments. The meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m.

• Approved minutes from June 13, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved annual liquor licenses for 13 businesses (motion carried)

County Board

The board accepted remote attendance for two members and approved the amended consent agenda unanimously. It adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the county code and approved an emergency appropriation amendment to the FY 2025 budget, both unanimously. The board approved the award of a non‑congregate shelter project to Home Sweet Home Ministries by a 12‑6 vote, approved several appointments, an intergovernmental agreement with Livingston County, and tabled a master agreement for an emergency generator.

• Approved remote attendance for Members Cline and Laymon (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Board Rules (Ordinance amending Chapter 20) (unanimous)
• Approved award of RFP for Non‑Congregate Shelter Project to Home Sweet Home Ministries (12‑6)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Livingston County for garage use at 510 Hoselton Dr. (unanimous)
• Tabled Master Installation Agreement with Johnson Controls for emergency generator (motion carried)
• Approved multiple appointments and reappointments (unanimous or approved)
• Approved IDOT FY 2025 Section 5311 grant documentation (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee approved placing the County Treasurer’s monthly financial reports on file. It also approved a service agreement with The Howard E. Nyhart Company, Inc. Both motions were carried. No other business was considered.

• Approved placement of Treasurer’s monthly financial reports on file (motion carried)
• Approved Service Agreement with The Howard E. Nyhart Company, Inc. (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee approved several actions, including remote attendance for a member, the consent agenda with invoices totaling $880,693.29, and appointments for the Southeastern Water Authority. It also authorized IT equipment purchases, a study on vendor impact, and awarded the non‑congregate shelter project to Home Sweet Home Ministries. Additional approvals covered crisis‑advertising contracts, an emergency appropriation amendment, and related ordinances.

• Approved Member Cline’s remote attendance (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda with invoices of $859,831.75 and $20,861.54 (motion carried)
• Approved appointments and reappointments for the Southeastern Water Authority (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of new computer systems under intergovernmental joint purchasing agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Change Order for Mission Critical Partners impact study (motion carried)
• Approved award of RFP for Non‑Congregate Shelter Project to Home Sweet Home Ministries (motion carried)
• Approved contracts with Houck Transit Advertising, Pantagraph Publishing/Lee Enterprises, and Marcus Media Group for local crisis advertising (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation for Fund 0112 (motion carried)

Rules Sub-Committee

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the April 4, 2024 meeting. It recommended approval of an amendment to Chapter 20 that moves the Parks and Recreation Department back under the Property Committee. The committee also set a second meeting for July 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of amendment to Chapter 20 moving Parks & Recreation under Property Committee (motion carried)
• Scheduled second Rules Committee meeting for July 7, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Justice Committee

The Justice Committee approved the consent agenda, which included the May 7, 2025 minutes and invoices totaling $569,551.91. It also recommended and approved a grant agreement with the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. The committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Health Management Associates and approved administration salary adjustments under Code §108. All motions were carried.

• Approved consent agenda with May 7 minutes and $569,551.91 invoices (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of grant agreement with Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Health Management Associates (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Administration Salary Adjustments per Code §108 (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting and invoices totaling $1,059,581.72. It also approved a resolution amending the funded full‑time equivalent positions for the Animal Control department. Finally, the committee approved administrative salary adjustments for the State’s Attorney’s Office under Code §108.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes and $1,059,581.72 invoices (motion carried)
• Approved resolution amending funded FTE positions for Animal Control (motion carried)
• Approved administrative salary adjustments in the State’s Attorney’s Office per Code §108 (motion carried)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved remote attendance for Members Cline and Able. It adopted the May 6 minutes and approved invoices of $979,713.52 for the Highway Department and $1,084.73 for the Building and Zoning Department. The committee also approved a regional planning service agreement, a project letting resolution, a motor grader and fleet truck purchase, and bridge construction petitions for Randolph and Dale Townships.

• Approved remote attendance requests for Members Cline and Able (motion carried)
• Approved May 6 minutes and invoices $979,713.52 (Highway) and $1,084.73 (Building & Zoning) (motion carried)
• Approved Regional Planning Service Agreement for FY July 1 2025–June 30 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution for March 27 2025 Project Letting (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution to purchase a motor grader and service body fleet truck (motion carried)
• Approved Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1, Randolph Township (motion carried)
• Approved Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Bridge Deck Repair, Dale Township (motion carried)
• Approved equipment and bridge project actions as presented by the Highway Department (motion carried)

Public Building Commission

The Commission unanimously approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Treasurer’s Report and the proposed lease payments of $828,000 and $3,900,000. The Commission decided to move forward with option two, selecting steel ornamental fencing for the new Animal Control Shelter. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report and proposed lease payments (all commissioners voted in favor)
• Selected steel ornamental fencing (option two) for the Animal Control Shelter

Health Committee

The Health Committee approved the consent agenda, which included the May 6, 2025 minutes and several invoices. It also approved an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending the FY 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation for Fund 0112. The committee authorized a Letter of Engagement with Elevate Therapy Consulting Group and approved a salary increase above the 2025 Compensation Plan for nursing home staff. All motions were carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda (May 6 minutes and invoices) – Motion carried
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amendment for Fund 0112 – Motion carried
• Approved Letter of Engagement with Elevate Therapy Consulting Group – Motion carried
• Approved salary increase above Section V.A.3 of the 2025 Compensation Plan – Motion carried

Property Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda and $4,091,837.38 in bills. It recommended and approved a Master Installation Agreement with Johnson Controls for an emergency generator at 200 W. Front Street. It also approved a bid from Messing Roofing for atrium roof repairs at the same building. Finally, the committee approved an intergovernmental agreement leasing garage and office space at 510 Hoselton Dr. to Livingston County.

• Approved consent agenda and $4,091,837.38 in bills (motion carried)
• Approved Master Installation Agreement with Johnson Controls for emergency generator at 200 W. Front St (motion carried)
• Approved bid from Messing Roofing for Atrium Roof repairs at 200 W. Front St (motion carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Livingston County for garage and office lease at 510 Hoselton Dr., Chenoa (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It then recommended approval, with stipulations, of Hudson Twp III Solar LLC’s 5 MW solar facility (Case SU‑25‑05) and Suter Solar, LLC’s 5 MW solar facility (Case SU‑25‑06). Both applications received a 6‑0 vote, with two members absent.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 ZBA meeting (voice vote)
• Approved Hudson Twp III Solar LLC 5 MW solar facility (Case SU‑25‑05) with stipulations (6‑0)
• Approved Suter Solar, LLC 5 MW solar facility (Case SU‑25‑06) with stipulations (6‑0)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee did not approve the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes. The item was tabled until the June 25, 2025 meeting because a quorum was not present. No other decisions were made during this meeting.

• Tabled approval of 4/23/25 minutes (no vote) due to lack of quorum

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The board approved the March 25 meeting minutes and the March/April treasurer’s report. It approved a settlement letter and check for the high‑rise dispute. The board accepted Phase 1 site modification plans for the StarCom Simulcast system, totaling $352,326.82 plus contingency. It also authorized Brandon Lacey to negotiate Phase 2 site acquisition for the Simulcast tower.

• Approved March 25 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March/April treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Approved High Rise Settlement Letter and check issuance (motion carried)
• Approved Phase 1 site modifications for StarCom Simulcast ($352,326.82, motion carried)
• Approved authority for Phase 2 site acquisition negotiations for StarCom Simulcast (motion carried)

Farmland Assessment Review Committee

The Farmland Assessment Review Committee adopted the minutes of the 2025 meeting held in 2024. It also adopted the Department's proposed 2026 farmland values and the outline of the 2026 valuation process. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:34 a.m. CDT.

• Adopted 2025 Farmland Assessment Review Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 farmland valuation values (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 valuation process outline (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda. A 2/3‑majority vote carried an emergency appropriation ordinance amending the FY 2025 combined annual appropriation. The board also approved an agreement with the City of Bloomington for animal‑control shelter services. Reappointments for three county officials and a resolution honoring Dick Kellerhals were confirmed.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY 2025 budget approved (2/3 majority)
• Agreement for Animal Control Shelter Services with City of Bloomington approved
• Reappointment of Rachel Milton (Board of Review) approved
• Reappointment of Daniel Lichty (Ethics Commission) approved
• Reappointment of Harry Johnson (Ethics Commission) approved
• Resolution honoring Dick Kellerhals approved
• No zoning or subdivision cases presented

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the 1st Quarter 2024 Fund 112 Salary Tracker and upcoming 2025 budget planning, including behavioral health funding. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2024 minutes (motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Board of Health approved a license agreement with the University of Illinois for the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program. It also approved an emergency appropriation ordinance to fund a generator replacement. Minutes from the April 9 meeting and the consent agenda were adopted without dissent.

• Approved April 9 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda totaling $223,190.35 (motion carried)
• Approved License Agreement with University of Illinois for Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for generator replacement (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda, reappointments, and several IT and public safety purchases. It adopted emergency appropriation ordinances for behavioral health, circuit court, and sheriff’s department, and approved multiple amended contracts for youth services funded by the System of Care grant. The board also approved animal control agreements with the City of Bloomington, established the FY 2026 budget policy and calendar, and authorized the County Administrator to offer a salary above the 2025 compensation plan.

• Approved Consent Agenda including April 14 minutes and $890,753.69 invoices (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of HP Aruba switches through Joint Purchasing Master Contract (motion carried)
• Approved change order with Caliber Public Safety (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 0007 (Behavioral Health) (motion carried)
• Approved amended contracts for youth services under System of Care grant (Center for Youth and Family Solutions, McLean County Center for Human Services, The Baby Fold) (motion carried)
• Approved Agreement for Animal Control Shelter Services with City of Bloomington (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution establishing the Budget Policy for Fiscal Year 2026 (motion carried)
• Authorized County Administrator to offer a salary above Section V.A.3 of the 2025 Compensation Plan (motion carried)

Justice Committee

The Justice Committee approved a remote‑attendance request for a member and adopted the consent agenda with invoices totaling $1,032,159.20. It recommended and carried approvals for several agreements, including a peer‑support grant contract, a one‑year child‑support enforcement intergovernmental agreement, a circuit‑court family‑mediation emergency appropriation, a research services contract, and a corrections‑facility upgrade contract. The committee also approved emergency appropriations for the sheriff’s department and administration salary adjustments under Code §108.

• Approved remote attendance request for Member Reeves (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda with minutes and $1,032,159.20 in invoices (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Center for Human Services peer‑support specialist agreement (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of State of Illinois Intergovernmental Agreement No. 2026-55-013-IGA for child‑support enforcement (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY2025 Circuit Court Fund 0001, 0016 for family‑mediation pilot (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Agreement with Dr. Frank Beck for research services (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Agreement with Mechanical Services Inc. for cell‑door access plates (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY2025 Sheriff’s Department Fund 0001, 0029 (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the April 9 minutes and $1,017,035.39 in invoices. It recommended and adopted resolutions to amend full‑time equivalent positions for the Assessment Office, authorize mobile‑home tax‑sale certificates, accept the Treasurer’s monthly financial reports, and approve animal‑control shelter and warden service agreements. The committee also adopted the FY 2026 budget policy, the Schedule A calendar for FY 2026 budgeting, and authorized the sale of real property held in trust.

• Approved April 9 minutes and $1,017,035.39 invoices (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Assessment Office FTE amendment (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificates of Purchase (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance and filing of County Treasurer’s monthly financial reports (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Animal Control Shelter Services agreement with City of Bloomington (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Animal Control Warden Services agreement with City of Bloomington (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of FY 2026 Budget Policy resolution (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Schedule A calendar for FY 2026 budget preparation (motion carried)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved several actions: remote attendance for Member Able, the April 8 minutes and related invoices, a project letting resolution, an engineering services agreement and a motor fuel tax resolution for Shirley Road (CH 34), a waiver to County Policy Sections 108-46 and 108-52, and an intergovernmental agreement with Connect Transit for rural public transportation. All motions were carried.

• Approved remote attendance for Member Able (motion carried)
• Approved April 8 minutes and invoices $466,223.94 (Highway) and $743.17 (Building & Zoning) (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution for April 22, 2025 Project Letting (motion carried)
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Thouvenot, Wade and Moerchen, Inc. for Shirley Road (CH 34) (motion carried)
• Approved Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for Shirley Road (CH 34) (motion carried)
• Approved waiver to County Policy Sections 108-46 and 108-52 (motion carried)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Rural Public Transportation Services with Connect Transit (motion carried)

Health Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda that included the April 8, 2025 minutes and several invoices. A motion to allow remote attendance for Member Tompkins failed because it lacked a second. The body entered a closed session, then returned to open session a few minutes later. The committee also approved a recommendation to grant an extended leave request under County Code 108-53B.

• Consent agenda (April 8 minutes and invoices) approved (motion carried)
• Motion to approve remote attendance for Member Tompkins failed (no second)
• Motion to enter closed session under Open Meetings Act approved (motion carried)
• Motion to return to open session approved (motion carried)
• Recommendation to approve extended leave per County Code 108-53B approved (motion carried)

Property Committee

The Property Committee approved remote attendance for Member Tompkins. It also approved the consent agenda covering minutes and $587,596.79 in bills. The committee recommended approval of Team REIL, Inc.'s bid to build a playground at COMLARA Park. It also recommended approval of Anderson Electric's proposal to replace fuse switches in the 200 W. Front Street building.

• Approved remote attendance for Member Tompkins (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $587,596.79 in bills (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Team REIL, Inc. playground bid at COMLARA Park (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Anderson Electric fuse‑switch replacement at 200 W. Front Street (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the April 1, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals minutes by voice vote. It approved variance case ZV-25-01 for 24418 Ron Smith Memorial Hwy., allowing an 8‑foot rear yard setback, with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved variance case ZV-25-04 for 9646 Ridgewood Ct., allowing a 14‑foot side yard setback for a detached garage, with a 7‑0 vote. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM.

• Approved April 1 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved variance ZV-25-01 for 24418 Ron Smith Memorial Hwy. (7‑0)
• Approved variance ZV-25-04 for 9646 Ridgewood Ct. (7‑0)

HD - 377 Board Agenda and Minutes

The board voted to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2024 meeting. The motion was made by Phylis VerSteegh and Reena Rhoda and was carried. No other actions were decided.

• Approved 4/07/24 Board meeting minutes (motion by Phylis VerSteegh/Reena Rhoda, carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. The board agreed to postpone discussion on reallocating unused funds from the PATH 2-1-1 Call Center service agreement until additional information is available.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Postponed discussion on reallocating unused PATH 2-1-1 funds

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee considered a request to reappoint Joel White to the Towanda Fire Protection District. A motion to recommend approval was made by Rogal and Beirne. The motion was carried, confirming White's reappointment. No other business was taken.

• Approved reappointment of Joel White to Towanda Fire Protection District (motion carried)

County Board

The McLean County Board approved emergency appropriation ordinances for Funds 0007, 0113, 0112, and 0001, each passing unanimously. It also adopted amendments to the 2024 and 2025 combined annual budgets and an amendment to animal‑fee code Section 205‑32, all unanimously. Appointments and reappointments for fire protection districts were confirmed, and a proclamation designating April 14 as Tamil Day was approved.

• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 0007 (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 0113 (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 0112 (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 0001, Circuit Court Department (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the 2024 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the 2025 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 205, Fees, Section 205‑32 of the County Code (unanimous)
• Approved appointments and reappointments for fire protection districts (unanimous)

HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes

The Mental Health Advisory Board approved the minutes from the 10‑08‑24 meeting. The board then discussed current Board of Health‑funded programs, potential priorities for calendar year 26, and plans for about 300 virtual QPR Gatekeeper trainings. No other actions were taken.

• Approved 10-08-24 MHAB meeting minutes (motion carried)

Executive Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda, including $5,173,033.37 in general‑fund invoices and $43,238.27 for regional planning. It recommended and approved several appointments, a website‑accessibility resolution, an ERP‑implementation resolution, and a consulting contract with Sanford Hess Consulting. The board also approved contracts for a wheelchair van, psychiatric services, a behavioral‑health forum, and research services. Finally, it adopted a series of emergency appropriation ordinances amending the FY2024 and FY2025 combined annual appropriations and budget, and a court‑technology funding agreement.

• Approved consent agenda with $5,173,033.37 invoices and $43,238.27 regional‑planning invoice (Motion Carried)
• Approved presented appointments and reappointments (Motion Carried)
• Approved resolution on accessibility of the McLean County Government website (Motion Carried)
• Approved resolution directing expeditious implementation of the contracted ERP system (Motion Carried)
• Approved consulting contract with Sanford Hess Consulting for ERP assistance (Motion Carried)
• Approved award of RFP for FUSE Wheelchair Van to Western Reserve Coach Sales (Motion Carried)
• Approved contract with Carle West Physician Group for continued psychiatric services for FUSE clients (Motion Carried)
• Approved multiple emergency appropriation ordinances amending FY2024 and FY2025 combined annual appropriations (Motion Carried)

METCOM Operations Board

The board approved the minutes from the February 14, 2025 meeting and the February‑March 2025 expenditures, noting the budget is on track. A motion to set the CAD system go-live date for July 14, regardless of RMS status, was approved. The next board meeting was announced for June 13, 2025.

• Approved minutes from February 14, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved February‑March 2025 expenditures (motion carried)
• Approved go‑live date of July 14 for CAD system, with or without RMS (motion carried)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Beirne and Eisner was carried. It also approved the consent agenda, which includes $98,353.29 in bill payments, after a motion by Tello and Yambay was carried. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda covering $98,353.29 in bills (motion carried)

Justice Committee

The committee approved the consent agenda, which included the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes and invoices totaling $755,462.55. It also approved the Illinois Court Technology Modernization Program Funding Agreement, an emergency appropriation amendment for the Circuit Court budget, and an agreement with AllPaid, Inc. to allow credit‑card payments for civil processing fees. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and $755,462.55 invoices) – motion carried
• Approved Illinois Court Technology Modernization Program Funding Agreement – motion carried
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY2025 budget for Fund 0001, Circuit Court Department – motion carried
• Approved agreement with AllPaid, Inc. for credit‑card civil processing fees – motion carried

Finance Committee

The committee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes and $2,745,881.90 in invoices. It adopted amendments to the 2024 and 2025 combined annual budget ordinances, a fee‑code amendment, and a software services renewal. It also authorized mobile‑home tax sale certificates, accepted the Treasurer’s monthly financial reports, and approved a reclassification in the Sheriff’s Office.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes and $2,745,881.90 invoices (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to the 2024 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to the 2025 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 3 Online Index Books Software Services Renewal with COTT Systems (motion carried)
• Approved resolutions authorizing the County Board Chair to assign Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificates of Purchase (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance and filing of the County Treasurer’s Monthly Financial Reports (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 205, Fees, Article XI, Section 205-32 of the McLean County Code (motion carried)
• Approved reclassification request from the Sheriff’s Office (motion carried)

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use & Transportation Committee approved the March 4 minutes and related invoices totaling $1,085,990.80 for the Highway Department and $655.62 for Building and Zoning. It also approved a material letting resolution, funding for a culvert replacement on the McLean‑Livingston county line, and a construction engineering services agreement with Cummins Engineering for the Route 66 Bike Trail Section 23‑00001‑06‑BT. All motions were carried.

• Approved March 4 minutes and invoices $1,085,990.80 (Highway) and $655.62 (Building & Zoning) – motion carried
• Approved resolution for March 19 material letting (annual oil and chip letting) – motion carried
• Approved resolution appropriating funds for culvert replacement on McLean‑Livingston County line – motion carried
• Approved construction engineering services agreement with Cummins Engineering for Route 66 Bike Trail Section 23‑00001‑06‑BT – motion carried

Health Committee

The Health Committee approved a remote‑attendance request for Member Tompkins. It also approved the consent agenda, two service contracts, and an emergency appropriation ordinance to fund additional cable work for the health department. All motions were carried.

• Approved remote attendance for Member Tompkins (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 4, 2025 minutes and invoices (motion carried)
• Approved portable imaging and diagnostic testing services agreement with Biotech x‑ray (motion carried)
• Approved TV service agreement with Sentrics (motion carried)
• Approved Emergency Appropriation Ordinance amending FY 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation for Fund 0112 (motion carried)

Property Committee

The committee approved Member Tompkins' remote attendance after a motion was carried. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the March 4, 2025 minutes and bills totaling $563,356.07. The committee recommended approval of Republic's five‑year refuse‑disposal contract for county government buildings.

• Approved remote attendance for Member Tompkins (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda with March 4 minutes and $563,356.07 bills (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Republic refuse‑disposal bid (motion carried)

HD - 377 Board Agenda and Minutes

The 377 Board approved the February 2025 paid allocations of $75,298.71. It also approved the minutes from the February 21, 2025 meeting. In addition, the board approved Easterseals’ Applied Behavior Analysis budget revision for the Bloomington Service Center. All motions were carried.

• Approved $75,298.71 paid allocations (motion carried)
• Approved February 21, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Easterseals ABA Bloomington Service Center budget revision (motion carried)

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes, the Treasurer’s Report and proposed payments, the FY 2024 Audit Report, and the FY 2024 Annual Financial Report, each by unanimous vote. The Treasurer reported a transfer of $3,979,641.42 in ARPA funds to be used for the Animal Control Shelter Project. All motions were moved, seconded, and passed without opposition.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report and proposed payments (motion by Johnson, seconded by Fruin; all Commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved FY 2024 Audit Report (motion by Harris, seconded by Fruin; all Commissioners voted in favor)
• Approved FY 2024 Annual Financial Report (motion by Fazzini, seconded by Johnson; all Commissioners voted in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion to recommend approval of a special‑use permit for a single‑family residence at 20601 E 950 North Rd. in the A‑Agriculture District was made and passed. The vote was six members in favor, none opposed, with member Turner absent. The recommendation includes a stipulation that one of the initial occupants be the applicant.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of special‑use permit for 20601 E 950 North Rd. (6‑0, Turner absent)

HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Cory Tello and Hannah Eisner and was carried. No other actions were taken during this meeting.

• Approved Jan 22 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The board approved the minutes from the January 28 meeting and the January/February treasurer’s report. It tabled items 1‑4 of the Heyworth tower memo and approved item 5, allowing negotiations with the Village of Heyworth to begin. The board also voted to keep the current slate of officers.

• Approved minutes of Jan 28 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved January/February treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Tabled items 1‑4 of Heyworth tower memo (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved item 5 to begin negotiations with Village of Heyworth (voice vote, all in favor)
• Retained current officer slate (unanimous)