Boone County, Illinois

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Boone County Illinois average (US Census ACS)

Population53,316

Per-capita income$38,437

Median home value$198,600

Bachelor's or higher23%

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Thu Apr 16, 2026

April County Board Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Board approves $4.2M in road contracts and solar project

The Board approved two major road construction contracts totaling over $4.2 million and a 5-megawatt solar energy development. Other actions included the sale of six surplus properties, zoning changes for a single-family residence, and updates to county fees and salaries.

Approved $1,905,140 Hunter Road earthwork contract to William Charles (10-0)
Approved $2,314,966.02 countywide HMA road surfacing contract to Rock Road (10-0)
Approved 5-megawatt solar energy development at 114xx US Rt 20 (7-3)
Approved rezoning of 5 acres at 15xx Spring Creek Road from A-1 to RE (10-0)
Approved sale of six surplus properties via Resolutions 26-09 through 26-14 (10-0 each)
Approved $1,184,530.86 in claims (10-0)
Approved per diem for Board members and Chairman salary (6-4)
Approved veterinary services agreement with Dr. Erin Wing (10-0)

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ° © State of Illinois 7 . wt )SS County of Boone) Boone County Board 04/16/2026 The County Board of Boone County in the State of Illinois convened in session at'the . County. Board Room atthe Boone County Administration Campis in the City of Belvidere i in 1 Boone County. on* ‘Thursdays ‘April. 16; 2026 at 6:30.PM. : 1. 1 Opening of Meeting at 6:30 pm Karl Johnson m1 opened County Bi Board. ‘meeting with! Pledge of- “Allegiance and invocation. “ fu ‘a yt “woof pt te TG : 0 MEMBERS PRESENT:. : at ‘MEMBERS ABSENT: Rodney Riley, Vice Chair : » . Karl Johnson, Chairman: ..° Tom:Walberg . - a - +-eMarion Thornberry. 3 David Wiltse * - ct tat! aorea toot. le Matt Ragano’: : : a ee Brian‘Schneider + - TR ‘ re rr Josh Shumaker - is ee a swoote Alisa Patterson Ryan Curry- Remote Dana Logsdon - Remote David Cordray Motion: to allow: Ryan Curry and Dana Logsdon to joiti + remotely by Bi Brian Schneider. Seconded: bys Josh Shumaker. Voice vote. Motion: passed. (8+ oy ’ ng rep PE ge Lo 3. Agenda Moe Lopes ‘ eo 3.1 Motion to‘approve the agenda as presented -by Matt Ragano: Seconded uf Dive « on Wiltse. Voice vote. Motion passed. (10-0). . tone & ' v 4. MINUTES - NONE 5. APPOINTMENTS: AND RECOGNITION oe ck : eo 5.1 Motion to approve resolution 26-06 claiming April as child abuse prevention and awareness month in-Boone County IL by Dave-Wiltse. Seconded by. Josh: Shumaker. * £ Voice vote. Motion-passed.:(10-0) - Fos ats 6. PUBLIC COMMENT- NONE -—:: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Thu Mar 19, 2026

March County Board Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Board censures member Marion Thornberry

The Board censured member Marion Thornberry and approved a special use permit for a 5-megawatt solar farm on US Rt 20. Other key actions included approving several infrastructure contracts and implementing traffic safety changes at Orth and Caledonia roads.

Censured board member Marion Thornberry for acting in a manner unbecoming of a board member (10-2)
Approved special use permit for 5-megawatt solar farm at 6xx US Rt 20 (8-1-3)
Approved four-way stop, red flashing lights, and rumble strips at Orth and Caledonia roads (8-4)
Approved $801,760 Shattuck Road Bridge contract to Helm Civil (11-1-0)
Approved $147,964 Edgewood Storm Sewer contract to DPI Construction Inc (11-1-0)
Approved $30,634 bus half-wrap contract to Turbo Images (12-0)
Approved $43,179.81 PSB office window change order from Ringland Johnson (12-0)
Approved withdrawal from the intergovernmental personnel benefit cooperative (IPBC) for health insurance (12-0)

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wh , UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State.of Illinois } : yss County of Boone) Boone County Board 03/19/2026 The County Board of Boone County in the State of Illinois convened in session at the County Board Room at the Boone County Administration Campus in the City of . Belvidere in Boone County on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM. 1. CALL TO ORDER 1,1 Opening of Meeting at 6:30 pm : Karl Johnson opened: County Board meeting with Pledge of Allegiance. and invocation. - 2. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: ~--: MEMBERS ABSENT: Karl Johnson; Chairman 4 booty os Rodney Riley, Vice Chair Co Tom Walberg . : . : ' Soh ag Marion Thornberry « : enn . David ‘Wiltse- a 4 \ Matt Ragano pow Brian Schneider Josh Shumaker : Alisa Patterson . \ Ryan Curry . . . Dana Logsdon ‘ : mo) David Cordray - : : . ms 3. Agenda 3.1, Motion to approve the agenda as presented by Dave Wiltse: Seconded by Brian Schneider. Voice vote. Motion passed. (12-0) , ; ' 4. MINUTES oot ; 4.1 Motion to approve February 19, 2026 County Board meeting minutes: s by Matt Ragano. Seconded by Brian Schneider. Voice vote. Motion passed. (12-0) 5. APPOINTMENTS AND RECOGNITION -NONE 6. PUBLIC COMMENT- Jeff Goings'216 English Oak Ln Poplar Grove discusses a * current County Board member. Mike Glass 8780 Greenfield. Dr discusses.solar farms:' Daryl Smith 8851 Greerifield Dr discusses solar farms. Gary Bjerke 8806-Greenfield Dr - discusses solar farms. Michelle Marella 9014 Hunter Rd Capron discusses solar farms. Julie [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Thu Jan 22, 2026

January County Board Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County Board approves $1.99M in claims and multiple construction change orders

The County Board approved nearly $2 million in claims and three change orders for Health Department and Administration Building construction. The board also approved a new collective bargaining agreement for the Circuit Clerk’s office and an IT agreement with the City of Belvidere.

Approved $1,990,192.57 in claims (10-0)
Approved collective bargaining agreement for Circuit Clerk’s office (10-0)
Approved Ordinance 26-03 for property tax abatement of alternate bonds series 2015A (10-0)
Approved IT agreement with City of Belvidere (10-0)
Approved $10,246.92 change order for Health Department winter conditions (10-0)
Approved $14,678.84 change order for Administration Building winter conditions (10-0)
Approved $31,797.88 change order for Health Department roof and wall repairs (10-0)
Approved Ordinance 26-5 updating Animal Services fee schedule (10-0)

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State of Illinois ) ss County of Boone) Boone County Board 01/22/2026 The County Board of Boone County in the State of Illinois convened in session at the County Board Room at the Boone County Administration Campus in the City of Belvidere in Boone County on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM. 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 Opening of Meeting at 6:30 pm - Karl Johnson opened County Board meeting with Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. 2. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: ’ MEMBERS ABSENT: Karl Johnson, Chairman David Cordray Rodney Riley, Vice Chair Dana Logsdon Tom Walberg - Remote Marion Thornberry David Wiltse - Remote Matt Ragano Brian Schneider Josh Shumaker Alisa Patterson Ryan Curry Motion for Tom Walberg to join the meeting remotely by Matt Ragano. Seconded by Ryan Curry. Voice vote. Motion passed. (8-0) 3. Agenda 3.1 Request to remove item 11.2 from the agenda and add 9.2 construction project update by Karl Johnson. Motion to approve the agenda as amended by Ryan Curry. Seconded by Josh Shumaker. Voice Vote. Motion passed. (9-0) 4. MINUTES 4.1 Motion to approve October 16, 2025 and November 20, 2025 County Board Meeting minutes by Matt Ragano. Seconded by Marion Thornberry. Voice vote. Motion passed. » (9-0) 5. APPOINTMENTS AND RECOGNITION 5.1 Motion to approve the appointment of Norman Stimes, Capron Rescue Squad by Rodney Riley. Seconded by Matt Ragano. Voice vote. (9-0) Motion Passed. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT- Chad Kariolich 203 Thormhi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Thu Jan 15, 2026

January Special Board Meeting

✓ Decided: Boone County approves issuance of general obligation bonds

The Board approved Ordinance 26-04 to issue general obligation bonds using a sales tax alternate revenue source. The final par amount is $6,725,000 to provide $7 million in project funds, with the issue scheduled to close on February 18.

Approved Ordinance 26-04 authorizing general obligation bonds sales tax alternate revenue source series 2026 (10-0)

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA State of Illinois ) ss County of Boone) Boone County Special Board 1/15/2026 The Courity Board of Boone County in the State of Illinois convened in session at the County Board Room at the Boone County Administration Campus in the City of Belvidere in Boone County on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM. 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 Opening of Meeting at 6:05 pm Karl Johnson opened County Board meeting with Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. 2. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Karl Johnson, Chairman Ryan Curry Rodney Riley, Vice Chair David Cordray Brian Schneider ' Tom Walberg Marion Thornberry Dana Logsdon -Remote Alisa Patterson David Wiltse Josh Shumaker Matt Ragano 3. Agenda 3.1 Motion to approve the agenda by Matt Ragano. Seconded by Marion Thornberry. Voice vote. Motion passed. (9-0) , Motion to allow Dana Logsdon to join the meeting remotely by Matt Ragano. Seconded by Marion Thornberry. Voice vote. Motion passed. (9-0) 4. Public Comment -NONE 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Motion to approve Ordinance 26-04 authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds sales tax alternate revenue source series 2026 by Dave Wiltse. Seconded by Matt Ragano. Anthony Miceli reported that they took bids this moming at the open auction process. They received a total of 51 bids from 8 different bidders. The best bid was received from Hilltop Securities our of Dallas Texas at 3.65956%. After the sale, they resized the issue to provide for the $7 mill [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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