Woodford County public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Board
The Board approved a consent agenda including several law enforcement vehicle and equipment purchases, ARPA-funded projects, and a map amendment for industrial zoning. The Board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2908.
- Approved purchase of (2) New Ford Explorers for $80,682.00
- Approved purchase of (2) New Chevy Tahoes for $91,960.00
- Approved purchase of used 2019 Chevy Tahoe for $39,000.00
- Approved Body Worn Cameras from Taser International for $368,146.00
- Approved $105,000 for Traffic/Crime Scene Reconstruction Equipment
- Approved $33,241.50 ARPA Fund purchase of an Alert Application
- Approved map amendment for 1109 Sunset Drive to Heavy Industrial and Commercial
- Approved successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 2908
Health Insurance Committee
The Health Care Committee approved forwarding the 2023 Symetra Stop Loss Renewals to the County Board for final approval. The committee also set its 2023 monthly meeting schedule. Fund balances were reported at a total of $776,291.22.
- Approved forwarding 2023 Symetra Stop Loss Renewals with a 5% increase (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 monthly meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
County Offices Committee
The committee approved funding and the continued operation of the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor's office. Members also approved December claims, per diems, and a committee reappointment. The committee decided against creating a county social media page.
- Approved $17,000 for State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor’s County Fund
- Approved Resolution 2022/2023 #003 for continued operation of State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor
- Approved December claims
- Approved per diems: Ansel Burditt ($1,450), John Krug ($8,550), Autum Jones ($1,350), Jerry Smith ($1,500)
- Reappointed Autum Jones to the We Care Committee for a 2-year term
- Elected Denise Durst as Vice-Chairman
- Set 2023 meeting schedule for Tuesdays at 5:00 PM
- Decided to take no further action on creating a county social media page
Finance & Economic Development Committee
The committee approved an ordinance to use reserve ARPA funds for courthouse HVAC system costs. It also authorized budget line-item adjustments and special appropriations for FY 21/22. Additionally, the committee appointed a new vice-chairman and updated its 2023 meeting schedule.
- Appointed Autum Jones as vice-chairman
- Moved Finance Committee meetings to Wednesday at 5:00 PM
- Approved Ordinance 2022-23 #002 for additional ARPA funding for Courthouse HVAC system
- Approved Resolution 2022/23 #001 for FY 21/22 budget line-item adjustments
- Approved Resolution 2022/23 #002 for FY 21/22 special appropriations totaling $226,479
- Approved December 2022 claims
- Approved November 9, 2022 minutes
- Approved and released March 2022 executive session minutes
Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee
The committee approved a text amendment to list agriculture as a permitted use in Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, and Commercial districts. This action will be sent to the January Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a hearing. The committee also elected a vice chairman and approved monthly claims.
- Approved text amendment to permit agriculture in Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, and Commercial districts (sent to January ZBA)
- Elected Blake Parsons as Vice Chairman
- Approved monthly claims
- Approved November 7, 2022 minutes
- Maintained existing meeting schedule (Monday after the first Tuesday at 5:30)
Public Safety Committee
The committee approved several high-cost law enforcement upgrades, including a body camera and taser package and crime scene reconstruction equipment. They also authorized the purchase of five patrol vehicles and a new public-facing mobile app. Discussions continued regarding an in-house IT position and a potential animal control facility.
- Approved Axon body camera, taser, and evidence storage package for $368,146.80
- Approved crime scene reconstruction equipment and maintenance agreement not to exceed $107,000
- Approved purchase of 2018 Tahoe for $39,000
- Approved purchase of two Miles Chevy Tahoes for $91,960
- Approved purchase of two Ford Explorers for $80,682
- Approved purchase of Sheriff App for $33,241.50
- Appointed Nick Miller as Vice-Chairman
- Approved December 2022 claims and November 2022 minutes
County Board
The County Board held an organizational meeting to swear in new members and elect officers. The Board established its leadership and used a lottery system to assign two-year and four-year terms to members by district.
- Elected Charles Nagel as permanent Chairman
- Elected John Krug as permanent Vice Chairman
- Approved the selection of Standing Committees (unanimous)
- Determined Board Member terms by lot for Districts 1, 2, and 3
- Approved the Certificate of Giving Notice (unanimous)
County Board
The County Board reconvened from a November 15 meeting to pass five resolutions. Each resolution honored a specific board member. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved Resolution 2021/2022-078 honoring Bill Cardin (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021/2022-079 honoring Albert Durst (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021/2022-080 honoring Richard Hill (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021/2022-081 honoring Justin Faulk (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2021/2022-082 honoring Ansel Burditt (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved several personnel updates, including non-union salary increases and a 10% pay increase for full-time nurses. The board also updated the Licensed Food Establishment Policy and approved a $12,000 COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign.
- Approved Personnel Policy Handbook Travel Policy update
- Approved Election Day as a paid holiday
- Approved updated 204- Licensed Food Establishment Policy for online submissions
- Approved MOU with County Board to eliminate building rent
- Approved Dr. Greg Stoner as Medical Director with $200/mo payment
- Approved UICOMP Contract for TB Control Services
- Approved $12,000 for COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign
- Approved non-union salary increases and 10% pay increase for full-time nurses
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a map amendment to allow a restaurant and marina to reopen at 1109 Sunset Dr. The board also granted a variance for a privacy fence height and setback in Metamora.
- Approved Petition 2022-21-Z to rezone 20 acres at 1109 Sunset Dr. from Conservation District to Heavy Industrial (I-2) and Commercial District (3-0)
- Approved Petition 2022-22-V for a 6 ft. privacy fence height and setback variance at 1354 Woodland Knolls (3-0)
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
County Board
The County Board approved the 2022/2023 budget, a tax levy of $4,885,875, and annual appropriations of $36,835,915. The board also approved several health care committee appointments and denied a map amendment for Joshua Durham.
- Approved 2022/2023 Woodford County Budget and funds
- Approved 2022/2023 Tax Levy of $4,885,875
- Approved 2022/2023 Annual Appropriations of $36,835,915 (8-0)
- Denied Ordinance 2021/2022-016 map amendment for Joshua Durham (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2021/2022-015 map amendment for Versa Press Inc. to Heavy Industrial District
- Approved $200,000 local match for County Highway 25 construction (Resolution 2021/2022-084)
- Approved $124,257 from Motor Fuel Tax fund for County Engineer salary (Resolution 2021/2022-085)
- Approved contract renewal for Gary Twist from Nov 15 to Dec 14, 2022
County Offices Committee
The committee approved the purchase of a new ballot on-demand printer for the courthouse. It also approved two annual grant applications to fund We Care services. Members discussed recruitment strategies and testing for the Supervisor of Assessment position.
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved November claims
- Approved per diem claims for Chuck Nagel ($1,600), Richard Hill ($4,600), and Dave Meinhold ($625) (4-0)
- Approved purchase of a new ballot on-demand printer for the courthouse
- Approved Resolution 2021-22 #087 for 5311 Federal Grant Funds (We Care)
- Approved Resolution 2021-22 #088 for DOAP State Grant Funds (We Care)
Health Insurance Committee
The committee selected a two-year renewal option for Trustmark Health Benefits Administrative Services to be forwarded to the full County Board for approval. The committee also filled and renewed several member appointments. Fund balances were reported with a total of $650,331.92 as of November 9, 2022.
- Approved two-year Trustmark Health Benefits Administrative Services renewal for County Board approval
- Appointed Charlie Schlossler Jr. to the Health Care Committee for a 3-year term
- Reappointed Marshall Smith to the Health Care Committee for a 3-year term
- Reappointed J.T. Gentes to the Health Care Committee for a 3-year term
- Reappointed John Krug to the Health Care Committee for a 3-year term
- Approved September 14, 2022 minutes
Finance & Economic Development Committee
The committee approved the October 2022 minutes and the November 2022 claims. Members discussed broadband feasibility studies and mapping options but took no formal action on the matter, deferring it to a new committee.
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes
- Approved November 2022 claims
Road & Bridge Committee
The committee approved county aid for culvert projects in Cruger and Cazenovia Townships. Members also approved a joint funding agreement with IDOT for a COVID relief road project and the appropriation of the County Engineer’s salary from MFT funds.
- Approved November claims for the November 15 Board meeting
- Approved 50/50 split county aid for a culvert in Cruger Township (Section 23-03121-BA-DR)
- Approved IDOT Joint Funding Agreement for COVID Relief Project mill and overlay on Santa Fe Trail (Section 21-00058-00-RS)
- Approved appropriation of County Engineer’s Salary from MFT Fund
- Approved county aid for a culvert in Cazenovia Township (Section 23-01132-BA-DR)
Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a map amendment to allow the reopening of a restaurant and marina at 1109 Sunset Dr. The board also granted a variance for a privacy fence height and setback in Metamora.
- Approved petition 2022-21-Z to rezone 20 acres at 1109 Sunset Dr. from Conservation District to Heavy Industrial (I-2) and Commercial District (3-0)
- Approved petition 2022-22-V for a 6 ft. privacy fence variance with a 35 ft. road centerline setback at 1354 Woodland Knolls (3-0)
- Approved minutes from October 25, 2022
Public Safety Committee
The committee decided to recommend that the Board continue the existing animal control contract as is. Members also discussed Sheriff's Department salary adjustments and the status of several ARPA-funded infrastructure projects.
- Approved October 12, 2022 minutes
- Approved November 2022 claims
- Recommended continuing the animal control contract as is
- Scheduled a meeting for November 14 at 6PM to discuss CCTV bids
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request to rezone a property in Metamora from single-family to multi-family residential. The board approved two variance requests for garden sheds and one map amendment to expand an industrial facility.
- Approved variance for shed rear yard setback at 110 Edgewood Rd. (5-0)
- Approved variance for shed road setback at 1253 N. Wayhi Cr. (5-0)
- Approved map amendment from Agriculture to Heavy Industrial for 5 acres at 1453 Spring Bay Rd. (5-0)
- Denied map amendment from Residential Single Family to Residential Multi Family at 1316 N. Paradise Dr. (0-5)
- Approved minutes from August 23, 2022
- Decided to keep executive session minutes from Jan 24, 2017 and Sept 23, 2014 confidential