Woodford County public meetings in 2025

County Board

The Woodford County Board will consider several ordinances, equipment purchases, and service agreements, including a road use agreement for a transmission line on County Highway 20. It will also vote on text amendments to permitting rules, a special‑use retail permit at 277 Old Germantown Road, and budget line‑item adjustments. Additional items include the purchase of a new lawn tractor and a bridge‑inspection services contract.

• Ordinance 2024/25-011: amend permitted structure size to 287 sq ft and remove above‑ground pool permitting fee
• Ordinance 2024/25-012: special‑use retail business permit for Jose Montoya at 277 Old Germantown Road, East Peoria
• Resolution 2025/26-004: purchase of a new 2026 lawn tractor with 60" deck for $12,931.76
• Resolution 2025/26-006: engineering services agreement for bridge inspections with Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc., up to $14,670.00
• Resolution 2025/26-008: road use agreement with Panther Grove 2, LLC for transmission line installation on County Highway 20

Health Insurance Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It will review the current health‑care fund balances. Members will decide on the monthly meeting schedule for 2026. A follow‑up item on County Board actions will also be addressed.

• Approve November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report and discuss health‑care fund balances
• Set the monthly Health Care Committee meeting schedule for 2026
• County Board action follow‑up (monthly item)
• No claims appeals listed on the agenda

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Woodford County Finance & Economic Development Committee will vote on two resolutions that adjust and add special appropriations to the FY 2024/25 budget. The meeting also includes discussion of how to use the Tom Bennet Grant funds and a proposal for an electrical aggregate for county electricity. Additional items are setting the 2026 meeting schedule and an update on the Animal Control building.

• Approval of Resolution 2025/26-001 authorizing FY 2024/25 budget line‑item adjustments
• Approval of Resolution 2025/26-002 authorizing FY 2024/25 special appropriations
• Discussion on utilization of the Tom Bennet Grant funds
• Discussion on an Electrical Aggregate for county electricity
• Animal Control Building update

The Finance & Economic Development Committee approved the November 15, 2025 minutes and the December 2025 claims. It set the 2026 meeting schedule and approved Resolutions 2025/26-001 and 2025/26-002 for FY 2024/25 budget line‑item adjustments and special appropriations. Chairman Meinhold authorized Mr. Krug to meet with the Village of Benson and the City of Minonk about using Tom Bennett Grant funds. The meeting was adjourned at 5:06 PM.

• Approved November 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved December 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2025/26-001 for FY 2024/25 budget line‑item adjustments (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2025/26-002 for FY 2024/25 special appropriations (motion passed)
• Authorized Mr. Krug to meet with Village of Benson and City of Minonk regarding Tom Bennett Grant funds (motion passed)
• Motion to adjourn passed

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and the mailing of County Board packets. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize a credit card for the County Clerk to handle incidental supplies and conference payments.

• Resolution 2025/26-007: Procurement of a credit card for the County Clerk with a $2,500 monthly limit
• Approval of December claims and per diem
• Setting the 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion on quotes for mailing and receiving County Board packets

Road & Bridge Committee

The committee will discuss a resolution to allow the County Engineer to approve fuel purchases and consider the purchase of a new lawn tractor and disc mower. The body will also review a bridge inspection agreement with Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. and provide updates on County Highway 13 and windfarms.

• Resolution to allow County Engineer to approve fuel bids
• Proposed purchase of new lawn tractor and disc mower
• County Bridge Inspection Agreement with Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc.
• Claims for December 16 Board meeting totaling $17,719.62 (Highway), $53,305.29 (Bridge), and $11,443.36 (Matching)
• Update on County Highway 13

Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee

The Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee will approve the November 10, 2025 minutes and the December 2025 monthly claims. It will then discuss three new topics: private family burial plots, converting sheds into livable quarters, and solar battery storage. No decisions are indicated beyond the approvals.

• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of December 2025 monthly claims
• Discussion of private family burial plots
• Discussion of shed conversions to livable quarters
• Discussion of solar battery storage

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to approve December 2025 claims and set the 2026 meeting schedule. Members will discuss an administrator agreement with Dr. Matthew Fraker and a memorandum of understanding with Cats of Central Illinois.

• Discussion on Animal & Rabies Control Administrator Agreement with Dr. Matthew Fraker
• Discussion on MOU with Cats of Central Illinois
• Approval of December 2025 Claims
• Setting of the 2026 meeting schedule

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Woodford County Zoning Board of Appeals will review a petition for a special use retail business in a residential district. The board will also consider amendments to the county zoning ordinance regarding structure sizes and pool permits.

• Petition #2025-13-S: Special Use request by Jose Montoya for a retail business at 277 Old Germantown Rd., East Peoria
• Petition #2025-14-A: Proposed amendment to increase permittable structure size from 70 to 287 square feet
• Petition #2025-14-A: Proposed removal of permitting for above ground pools
• Review of Executive Session minutes from January 24, 2017, and September 23, 2014

The board approved petition 2025-14-A to amend the Woodford County Zoning Ordinance, raising the maximum shed size from 70 to 287 square feet and eliminating permits for above‑ground pools, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board denied petition 2025-13-S for a special‑use used‑car dealership at 277 Old Germantown Rd., also by a unanimous 0‑5 vote. The board approved the release of two executive‑session minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved petition 2025-14-A amendment to zoning ordinance (shed size up to 287 sq ft, no above‑ground pool permits) – vote 5‑0
• Denied petition 2025-13-S special‑use request for used‑car dealership at 277 Old Germantown Rd. – vote 0‑5
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes – vote 5‑0
• Approved release of January 24 2017 and September 23 2014 executive‑session minutes – motion passed
• Motion to adjourn passed – motion passed

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Woodford County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Nov 25, 2025 to consider petition #2025‑14‑A. The petition seeks to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 4 and Section 5, raising the maximum size for accessory structures from 70 sq ft to 287 sq ft and eliminating permits for above‑ground pools. The board will decide whether to adopt these text changes to the ordinance.

• Amend Section 4 to raise accessory structure limit to 287 sq ft
• Amend Section 5 to eliminate above‑ground pool permits
• Public hearing scheduled for Nov 25, 2025 at 6 PM in County Board Room
• Petition filed by Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Committee (Case #2025‑14‑A)
• Filing fee listed as N/A

Board of Health

The Woodford County Board of Health will approve September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and decide whether to release October 30, 2024 executive‑session minutes. It will hear environmental health, clinical, and billing reports, as well as monthly financials. A Public Health Perception Assessment will be presented. New business includes a discussion on developing a donations policy and a proposed administrator report.

• Approve September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Decide on release or confidentiality of October 30, 2024 executive‑session minutes
• Presentation of Public Health Perception Assessment
• Discussion on development of a donations policy
• Proposed Administrator Report

The Board voted to table pending corrections to the meeting minutes. It approved keeping the October 30, 2024 executive‑session minutes confidential, approved the September and October financial reports, and approved the contracts received along with the county budget. No action was taken on the draft donation policy and the Board decided no executive session was needed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Table pending corrections to meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Keep October 30, 2024 executive‑session minutes confidential (motion carried)
• Approve September and October financial reports (motion carried)
• Approve contracts received and county budget (motion carried)
• No action taken on donation policy draft
• Decline to hold an executive session (no session needed)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

County Board

The Woodford County Board will vote on the county’s 2025‑2026 operating budget and the associated tax levy for each fund. It will also consider several resolutions, including a $144,932.00 appropriation from the motor fuel tax for the County Engineer’s salary and a road use agreement with TPE IL WO04B, LLC for County Highway 2. Additional items include intergovernmental agreements with soil‑ and water‑conservation districts and approval of the Panther Grove 2 wind‑energy decommission plan. The meeting also includes appointments to various boards and committees.

• Approve 2025‑2026 Woodford County budget (full budget documents referenced)
• Approve 2025‑2026 tax levy for each fund (roll‑call vote)
• Resolution #2024/25‑065 appropriating $144,932.00 from the County Motor Fuel Tax fund for the County Engineer’s salary (2026)
• Resolution #2024/25‑068 approving a Road Use Agreement with TPE IL WO04B, LLC solar farm for County Highway 2
• Intergovernmental agreements with Woodford County Soil and Water Conservation District, Peoria County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Tri‑County Regional Planning Commission

The County Board approved the 2025‑2026 Woodford County Budget and Funds and adopted a series of levies totaling $5,443,009. It also approved the 2025‑2026 Annual Appropriations of $38,227,199. Appointments were made, including Kayla Underwood as Zoning Administrator, and intergovernmental agreements with three agencies were adopted. Claims for various departments were approved and placed on the record.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Woodford County Budget and Funds (motion carried)
• Approved General Corporate Levy $687,000 (12‑1 vote)
• Approved Extension Education Levy $161,404 (12‑1 vote)
• Approved Illinois Municipal Retirement Levy $582,000 (12‑1 vote)
• Approved total of all levies $5,443,009 (12‑1 vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Annual Appropriations $38,227,199 (13‑0 vote)
• Appointed Kayla Underwood as Zoning Administrator (motion carried)
• Approved intergovernmental agreements with Woodford County Soil and Water Conservation District, Peoria County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Tri‑County Regional Planning Commission (motion carried)

County Offices Committee

The committee will discuss the appointment of a member to the Germantown Hills Fire Protection District and five reappointments to the 911 ETSB Board. The body will also review November claims and an agreement with the County Clerk Office.

• Appointment of Matt Haines to the Germantown Hills Fire Protection District (term expires April 30, 2026)
• Reappointment of Loren Marion, Kent McCanless, Matt Smith, Craig Neal, and Jess Erkman to the 911 ETSB Board (terms expire December 2028)
• Approval of November claims
• Discussion of agreement with County Clerk Office

The County Offices Committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes, appointed Matt Haines to the Germantown Hills Fire Protection District, and reappointed five members to the 911 Emergency Telecommunications Services Board. It also approved November claims and per‑diem payments for three members, decided no memorandum of understanding is needed for the County Clerk transition, and directed Ms. Kupfer to contact Watts about moving the board office copier. All motions passed.

• Approved September 9, 2025 County Offices minutes (motion passed)
• Approved appointment of Matt Haines to Germantown Hills Fire Protection District (motion passed)
• Approved reappointments of Loren Marion, Kent McCanless, Matt Smith, Craig Neal, Jess Erkman to 911 ETSB Board (motion passed)
• Approved November claims (motion passed)
• Approved per diem payments: Chuck Nagel $6,825, Autum Jones $700, Tim Wilcoxen $1,475 (roll‑call vote: all yes)
• Committee decided no memorandum of understanding is needed for County Clerk transition
• Directed Ms. Kupfer to contact Watts about moving the board office copier

Health Insurance Committee

The committee will consider the three-year reappointment of Marshall Smith, Charlie Schlossler Jr., and John Krug. The meeting also includes updates on the HOPE Trust and reports from Snedeker’s.

• Reappointment of Marshall Smith (FOP Road Patrol) to the Health Care Committee
• Reappointment of Charlie Schlossler Jr. (AFSCME Highway) to the Health Care Committee
• Reappointment of John Krug (County Board) to the Health Care Committee
• Monthly update/quarterly report from Snedeker’s
• HOPE Trust update regarding employee meetings and open enrollment

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Woodford County Finance & Economic Development Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 15, 2025. Members will approve the October 15 minutes, approve November 2025 claims, receive the Treasurer’s report, discuss the county budget, and consider an update on the Animal Control Building. The meeting will also include an executive session and adjournment.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 minutes
• Approval of November 2025 claims
• Treasurer’s report
• Budget discussion
• Animal Control Building update (unfinished business)

The committee approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the November 2025 claims without opposition. It also decided that future Animal Control building expenses will be handled by the Finance Committee rather than Public Safety. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved November 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Assigned Animal Control building expenses to Finance Committee (decision)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Veterans Assistance Commission

The Veterans Assistance Commission will review finance and Veteran Assistance Office reports. The body will discuss the 2026 schedule, the VAO office, and the federal shutdown.

• Review and approval of finance report
• Veteran Assistance Office (VAO) report
• Discussion of 2026 schedule
• Discussion of federal shutdown
• Delegate selection

Road & Bridge Committee

The Road & Bridge Committee is reviewing a road use agreement with TPE IL WO04B, LLC for the construction of a solar farm. The agreement governs vehicle weight limits and access for a 0.93-mile stretch of County Highway 2 east of I-39.

• Road use agreement with TPE IL WO04B, LLC for County Highway 2
• $51,150 fee for administration, oversight, and seal coat application
• Maximum weight limit of 80,000 lbs on County Highway 2
• Spring Posting weight limit of 5 Tons per axle from January 15th to April 15th
• Permitted access for solar farm on Parcel ID 06-06-301-002

The Road & Bridge Committee approved the transfer of County STR Funds to cover half of the County Engineer’s salary and appropriated MFT funds to pay the engineer’s 2026 salary. It also approved a $12,688.49 purchase of highway signs from Sign Solution. Additional actions included approving October meeting minutes, November claims, and a road use agreement with TPE IL WO04B, LLC.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved November 18, 2025 claims (passed)
• Approved transfer of County STR Funds for half of County Engineer salary (passed)
• Approved appropriation of MFT funds for County Engineer salary in 2026 (passed)
• Approved purchase of highway signs from Sign Solution for $12,688.49 (passed)
• Approved road use agreement with TPE IL WO04B, LLC for solar farm access (passed)
• Approved motion to adjourn (passed)

Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee

The Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee will discuss the decommissioning plan and financial assurance for the Panther Grove 2 wind energy facility. The committee will also approve November claims and review executive session matters.

• Discussion on Engineer Review of Wind Farm Decommission Reports
• Approval of November claims
• Executive session (if necessary)
• Panther Grove 2 Wind Energy Facility decommissioning plan
• Financial assurance for decommissioning ($607,500 total)

The committee approved the October 14 meeting minutes. It also approved the November expense claims, noting a total over $245,000 with one claim of $70.47 to be reviewed by Ms. Breyman. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 14 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved November expense claims (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Public Safety Committee

The Woodford County Public Safety Committee will consider approval of the October meeting minutes and the November 2025 claims. The agenda includes a sheriff's report and discussion of additional year‑end claims. Members will also review a proposed memorandum of understanding with Cats of Central Illinois. The meeting concludes with executive‑session items and adjournment.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Approval of November 2025 public safety claims
• Discussion of additional year‑end claims for the sheriff’s department
• Consideration of an MOU with Cats of Central Illinois
• Executive session roll‑call vote and any resulting actions

The committee approved the October meeting minutes after a motion by Barth and second by Worner. They approved the November 2025 claims after a motion by Krug and second by Barth. They approved payment of five additional year‑end claims (garbage pick‑up, repair of the judge’s chambers, inmate medical monitor, sheriff app annual fee, and phlebotomy training) after a motion by Krug and second by Worner. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Worner and second by Barth.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved November 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved payment of five year‑end claims: garbage pick‑up, judge’s chambers repair, inmate medical monitor, sheriff app annual fee, phlebotomy training (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Woodford County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider petition #2025-12-S requesting a special use permit for a storage facility in a residential‑zoned area at 1101 Spring Bay Road East. The board will also review executive‑session minutes from January 24, 2917 and September 2‑3, 2014, discuss by‑law matters, and take public input before adjourning.

• Petition #2025-12-S: special use for storage facility at 1101 Spring Bay Road East
• Review of January 24, 2917 executive session minutes (confidentiality decision)
• Review of September 2‑3, 2014 executive session minutes (confidentiality decision)
• By‑laws discussion
• Public input

County Board

The Woodford County Board will meet to approve a $1.13 million allocation for highway maintenance, a deed conveyance to a housing developer, and a special use permit for a recreational vehicle on a farm. The meeting will also include reappointments to regional planning and drainage districts.

• Reappointment of Jeff Kleen to Clayton-Bennington Drainage District
• Reappointment of Chuck Nagel and Autum Jones to Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
• Approval of $1,130,000.00 from Motor Fuel Tax Fund for highway maintenance
• Approval of Resolution 2024/25-001 for Deed of Conveyance to Mysa Homes, LLC
• Approval of Ordinance 2024/25-010 for Special Use to reside in a 5-wheel camper

The Woodford County Board approved a $1,130,000 appropriation from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for highway maintenance. It also approved contracts for GIS services, a software license, and a utility broker, and authorized the Veteran’s Assistant Commission to move to the Annex 4 location at a cost of $47,400. Several board member reappointments were confirmed and the FY 2026 budget was placed on public display for 15 days.

• Approved $1,130,000 appropriation for County Highway general maintenance (Resolution 2024/2025-058)
• Approved Cloudpoint contract for GIS services
• Approved Liberty Systems Tenex 4‑year software license contract
• Approved Twin City Energy Service Inc. as County utility broker (Resolution 2024/2025-063)
• Approved Veteran’s Assistant Commission move to Annex 4 at $47,400
• Approved reappointment of Jeff Kleen to Clayton‑Bennington Drainage District (3‑year term)
• Approved motion to place the FY 2026 budget on display for 15 days
• Approved claims paid in vacation, including $185.60 animal‑control facility claim

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Woodford County Finance & Economic Development Committee will consider approval of the October 2025 claims and discuss the county budget process, overview, and any needed adjustments. Public input will be heard on an electric aggregate proposal and a Senate Bennett grant. New business includes reviews of the Illinois Risk Management Trust policy and several software systems. The committee will also receive an update on the Animal Control building and hold an executive session.

• Approval of October 2025 Claims
• Budget process, overview, and adjustments
• Illinois Risk Management Trust Policy Review
• Review of Elections Systems and Software, Governmental Business Systems, Liberty Systems, Tennex Software
• Animal Control Building Update

The Finance & Economic Development Committee approved a $100,000 grant for outside entities and $85,000 for the County. It also approved entering into an agreement with Twin City Energy Service as the county's utility broker. Additionally, the committee approved moving the Liberty Systems software contract to the full board for approval. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $100,000 grant for outside entities and $85,000 for the County (motion passed)
• Approved agreement with Twin City Energy Service as utility broker (motion passed)
• Approved moving Liberty Systems contract to full board for approval (motion passed)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Road & Bridge Committee

The Woodford County Road & Bridge Committee will review minutes from the September 8 meeting and public comments, then consider several funding and project items. It will decide whether to appropriate $1,130,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for FY 2025/26 maintenance, approve purchase of 6,000 gallons of yellow paint, 5,000 gallons of white paint and 60,000 pounds of glass beads, and act on a road‑use agreement with IL Solar Minonk Project 1, LLC and IL Solar Minonk Project 2, LLC. The committee will also consider a petition for county aid from Metamora Township for Section 25‑08161‑BA‑DR and receive updates on the CH 13 bridge and a wind‑farm project.

• Appropriation of $1,130,000 Motor Fuel Tax funds for FY 2025/26 road maintenance
• Purchase of 6,000 gal yellow paint, 5,000 gal white paint, and 60,000 lb glass beads
• Road‑use agreement for IL Solar Minonk Project 1, LLC and IL Solar Minonk Project 2, LLC solar farm
• Petition for county aid from Metamora Township for Section 25‑08161‑BA‑DR
• Update on CH 13 bridge concrete surface and approach slab work

Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee

The Woodford County Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee will review and vote on several proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, including regulations for above‑ground pools, larger sheds, moved structures, and a new building code that takes effect on Jan 1 2025. The body will also decide whether to approve the October monthly claims. Additionally, members will vote on releasing or keeping confidential a series of past executive‑session minutes.

• Proposed amendment to zoning ordinance for above‑ground pools
• Proposed increase in allowable shed size
• Adoption of new building code effective Jan 1 2025
• Proposed rules for moved structures
• Approval of October monthly claims

The Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee approved the September 8 minutes and kept several 2008‑2009 executive session minutes confidential. It approved October expense claims and adopted several zoning ordinance amendments, including removing the above‑ground pool permit fee and increasing the minimum shed size to 287 sq ft. The committee also agreed to use a new building inspection certificate that reflects current codes, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 8 minutes (motion passed)
• Kept November 2008–March 2009 executive session minutes confidential (motion passed)
• Approved October expense claims (motion passed)
• Removed $50 above‑ground pool permit fee (motion passed)
• Increased minimum shed size to 287 sq ft (motion passed)
• Adopted new building inspection certificate with updated codes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to approve claims and several agreements, including a residential sharps disposal kiosk. The body will also discuss a Sheriff's Department range project and a project overview for Annex #4. Other items include a contract for Dr. Fraker and an MOU with Cats of Central Illinois.

• MOU for Residential Sharps Disposal Kiosk
• Approval of Range Project Concrete for the Sheriff's Department
• Annex #4 VAC Project overview and Courthouse Office Space discussion
• Dr. Fraker Contract for Animal Control
• MOU with Cats of Central Illinois

The committee approved the August meeting minutes and the October 2025 claims. It approved an MOU to obtain grant‑funded sharps disposal kiosks for the Health Department. It also approved the Knapp Concrete Contractors bid for a $10,000 concrete contract for the range project. All motions passed; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion by Miller, seconded by Worner)
• Approved October 2025 claims (motion by Krug, seconded by Miller)
• Approved MOU for sharps disposal kiosks (motion by Krug, seconded by Miller)
• Approved Knapp Concrete Contractors bid for $10,000 concrete work (motion by Worner, seconded by Miller)
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Worner, seconded by Miller)

Veterans Assistance Commission

The Veterans Assistance Commission will discuss relocating its offices to Annex 4 with the Sheriff and County Board. It will consider steps to become a legally recognized tax‑exempt organization. The commission will also review pending items such as delegate selection letters, duty descriptions, NDAs, and a website contact section, and address potential effects of a government shutdown.

• Relocation discussion with Sheriff and County Board to move VAC offices to Annex 4 (same building as Health Department and County Board Room)
• Delegate selection letters, duty descriptions, and non‑disclosure agreements to be ready by year‑end
• Planning a contact section on the VAC website for all Veteran Service Organizations in the county
• Effort to establish VAC as a legally recognized tax‑exempt organization
• Discussion of potential impacts of a government shutdown on VAC operations

The meeting reviewed and approved prior minutes, received a finance report of about $14,554, and discussed ongoing items such as delegate paperwork, website contacts, and possible office relocation. No formal motions were adopted, denied, or tabled. The commission noted minor effects from the government shutdown and continued work toward tax‑exempt status.

Board of Health

The Woodford County Board of Health will review and approve a proposed 2026 Food Program Fee Schedule, a Community Health Needs Assessment, and breastfeeding services. The agenda also includes the release of confidential executive session minutes from 2008 to 2019.

• Review and Approve: Community Health Needs Assessment
• Review and Approve: Proposed 2026 Food Program Fee Schedule
• Review and Approve: Breastfeeding Services
• Release or keep confidential March 25, 2019 Executive Session minutes
• Release or keep confidential March 23, 2009 Executive Session minutes

The Board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. It also approved all reports presented, the new food program fee increases, new breastfeeding services, and the three priority items from the Community Health Needs Assessment. All motions carried.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Dr. Knepp, seconded by Dr. Meier)
• Approved all reports (environmental, clinical, third‑party billing, administrator) (motion by Anna Laible, seconded by Kristinia Edinger)
• Approved new food program fee increase, raising food permits by $25 and setting single‑use temporary permit fee at $100 (motion carried)
• Approved new breastfeeding services with $20 per 15‑minute consultation and $10 weighted feed (motion by Kristina Edinger, seconded by Anna Laible)
• Approved three priority items from the Community Health Needs Assessment: youth food insecurity, behavioral health access, and youth suicide ideation (motion by Dr. Meier, seconded by Anna Laible)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider approving a special‑use petition (2025‑11‑S) filed by Christopher Kee to allow him to live in a 5‑wheel travel trailer on 5 acres in the Agricultural District at 2021 County Road 1300 E., Lowpoint, until the house can be rebuilt after a fire. The board will also receive updates on prior petitions and discuss bylaws, executive‑session minutes, and public input. Any action will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Approval of Special Use petition 2025‑11‑S for Christopher Kee to reside in a travel trailer at 2021 County Road 1300 E., Lowpoint
• Update on previous months' petitions
• By‑laws discussion
• Review of executive‑session minutes and possible actions
• Public input session

County Board

The Woodford County Board will vote on several items, including approving participation in the opioid settlement. It will also consider a deed conveyance to Mike Dennis for parcel #03-22-202-032, appropriate $14,774.99 from the County Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, and grant a special use permit for a retail business on 1.23 acres at 1790 State Street, Cazenovia. Additional agenda items include approving an aerial mapping contract with Eagle View and authorizing monthly claims payments.

• Approval of Opioid Settlement Participation
• Resolution authorizing deed of conveyance to Mike Dennis for parcel #03-22-202-032
• Appropriation of $14,774.99 from the County Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
• Ordinance granting special use to Ashton Culp for a retail business on 1.23 acres at 1790 State Street, Cazenovia
• Approval of aerial mapping contract with Eagle View

The board approved the Eagle View aerial mapping contract costing $128,475 after discussion. It also denied a special‑use request for a retail business in an agricultural district and approved several routine items including Zoom attendance for a member, the meeting minutes, and payment of outstanding claims. Additional approvals covered a $14,774.99 appropriation for the Tri‑County Regional Planning Commission and filing of reports and correspondence.

• Approved Zoom attendance for Board Member Tim Wilcoxen (motion carried)
• Approved the Certificate of Giving Notice (unanimously carried)
• Approved minutes of the August 19, 2025 meeting (unanimously carried)
• Denied Special Use Ordinance 2024/2025-009 for Ashton Culp retail business (motion carried)
• Approved Aerial Mapping Contract with Eagle View ($128,475) (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims, including a $1,439.99 Sheriff claim (motion carried)
• Approved $14,774.99 appropriation to the Tri‑County Regional Planning Commission (motion carried)
• Placed the Office of the County Board Report and all correspondence on file (unanimously carried)

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance & Economic Development Committee will consider and vote on September 2025 claims, hear a Port Authority presentation, receive an update on the Animal Control building, and review overviews of road and bridge projects and zoning matters. The meeting also includes routine items such as changes to the County Clerk/Board Office and a public input period.

• Approval of September 2025 Claims
• Port Authority presentation by Kirby Wagner
• Animal Control Building Update (roof repair bid)
• Overview of Road and Bridge projects
• Overview of Zoning

The committee approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the September 2025 financial claims. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Veterans Assistance Commission

The Woodford County Veterans Assistance Commission will review and approve the prior meeting minutes and the finance report. The meeting includes a Veteran Assistance Office report outlining delegate voting requirements and the disbanding of Post 89 with its funds donated to the VAO. New business items for commission vote include elections for chairman, vice chairman, superintendent, the annual budget, and policy letters.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Approve finance report
• VAO report on delegate voting requirements and document return dates
• Disbanded Post 89 funds donated to VAO, restricted for veterans assistance
• Consider elections for chairman, vice chairman, superintendent and the annual budget

The commission approved the meeting minutes. Post 89 was disbanded and its funds were donated to the Veterans Assistance Office, with the money restricted for veterans’ assistance. The VAC office will be titled “Veteran’s Assistance Office (VAO).”

• Minutes approved by Hetz and Mike
• Post 89 disbanded and its funds donated to the VAO, restricted for veterans’ assistance
• VAC office title changed to “Veteran’s Assistance Office (VAO)”

County Offices Committee

The Woodford County Offices Committee will consider authorizing the sale of a tax-delinquent property to Mike Dennis. The committee will also discuss appointments and claims.

• Authorization to sell tax-delinquent property to Mike Dennis
• Reappointment of Erik Brewer to Woodford County Housing Authority
• Reappointment of Lynn Stoller to Panther Creek Drainage District
• Approval of September claims and per diem
• Agreement with County Clerk Office

The committee approved the September expense claims and the per diem of $575 for Dave Meinhold. It also approved Resolution 09-25-001, authorizing the execution of a deed of conveyance to Mike Dennis for parcel #03-22-202-032. All motions mentioned were adopted by the committee.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September expense claims (motion passed)
• Approved $575 per diem for Dave Meinhold (Wilcoxen‑yes; Reeb‑yes; Rood‑yes)
• Approved Resolution 09-25-001 authorizing deed to Mike Dennis (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Road & Bridge Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the FY26 budget for the Highway, Bridge, and Matching funds. The body is also reviewing claims for the September 16 Board meeting and discussing TCRPC annual dues.

• FY26 Budget review for Highway Fund 001, Bridge Fund 002, and Matching Fund 003
• Township Motor Fuel Tax claims totaling $675,029.10
• County Highway Fund claims totaling $108,596.44
• County Matching Fund claims for 2025 reseal totaling $78,028.65
• County Bridge Fund claims totaling $32,020.11

The committee approved the September 2025 claims after correcting the total to $108,596.44. It also approved an appropriation of $14,774.99 for the Texas County Road and Bridge Program (TCRPC) dues. Both motions were passed without recorded vote tallies. The meeting concluded with routine procedural items.

• Approved September 2025 claims with corrected total of $108,596.44 (motion passed)
• Appropriated $14,774.99 for TCRPC annual dues (motion passed)
• Approved minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting (motion passed)

Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee

The committee will meet to approve September claims and conduct a budget review. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from June 2025.

• Budget Review
• Approval of September claims
• Approval of June 2025 minutes

The Woodford County Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee met on September 8, 2025. The committee approved the June 2025 minutes and the September claims, both motions passing without recorded opposition. A brief budget review noted salary funding changes and a slight increase for county vehicle upkeep. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September claims (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board met on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Woodford County Board Room. The agenda listed two petitions—a special‑use request for a retail business at 1790 State Street and a variance request for a setback at 1298 County Road 1500—but the minutes record no votes or decisions on them. The meeting also included routine items such as approval of prior minutes, a pledge of allegiance, and by‑law discussion, with no substantive actions taken.

County Board

The Woodford County Board approved several reappointments and new appointments to local districts and committees. It also approved multiple resolutions and ordinances covering snowplow tires, an engineering agreement, a special‑use wedding venue, a cemetery map amendment, speed‑zone changes, the annual flu‑shot program, and a roof‑replacement contract. The board postponed the Eagle View aerial mapping contract for further discussion at the next meeting. Claims for paid vacation were also approved.

• Approved reappointments for Panther Creek Drainage District, Caterpillar Trail Water District, Housing Authority, and two Human Service Transportation Plan Committee members
• Approved purchase of new tires for county snowplow trucks (Resolution 2024/2025-051)
• Approved engineering agreement with WHKS & Co. for Section 24-00062-00-BR (Resolution 2024/2025-052)
• Approved special‑use for a wedding venue at 1203 Spring Bay Rd (Ordinance 22024/2025-006)
• Approved map amendment for a cemetery at 1554 County Rd 400 N (Ordinance 2024/2025-007)
• Approved speed‑zone changes on County Highway 13 (Ordinance 2024/2025-008)
• Approved the annual flu‑shot program for county employees, spouses and dependents
• Postponed the Eagle View aerial mapping contract for further discussion

Health Insurance Committee

The Health Care Committee will meet to discuss the annual request for employee flu shots and receive an update on the HOPE Trust Conference. The body will also review follow-up actions from the County Board regarding insurance plans and claims run-out.

• Request for flu shots for employees, spouses, and dependents at $21 per regular dose and $80 for high dose
• Payment of flu shots from General Fund Insurance Line Item 051-200-5027-013
• Update on the HOPE Trust Conference held July 24th-25th
• Follow-up on County Board approval of the HOPE Trust Plan Year 2026 proposal, JSIRP Agreement, and Luminare run-out of claims

Veterans Assistance Commission

The Woodford County Veterans Assistance Commission approved the meeting minutes and a finance amount of approximately $2,554. Information sheets were distributed to several local posts, and the VAO will send delegate nomination documents on Jan. 1 to be returned by Mar. 1. The VAO also agreed to post meeting minutes on its website within 10 days of acceptance.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Noted finance amount of approximately $2,554
• Distributed information sheets to Eureka, El Paso, Metamora, Roanoke, and Benson posts
• VAO will send delegate nomination documents by Jan 1, due back by Mar 1
• Delegate votes will count per number of organizations represented
• VAO will post meeting minutes on its website within 10 days of acceptance

County Offices Committee

The committee approved the July 8, 2025 minutes and reappointed several officials to county boards and committees. It also approved August expense claims, a $4,150 per diem for John Krug, and a three‑year aerial mapping contract with Eagleview. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Reappointed Erik Brewer to the Woodford County Housing Authority (1‑year term)
• Reappointed Lynn Stoller to the Panther Creek Drainage District (3‑year term)
• Appointed Lori Hanson to the Caterpillar Trail Public Water District (unexpired term)
• Appointed Alexandra Maxwell and reappointed Tyler Rogers to the Human Service Transportation Plan Committee (3‑year terms)
• Approved August expense claims (motion passed)
• Approved $4,150 per diem for John Krug (Durst, Wilcoxen, Rood, Reeb, Jones voted yes)
• Approved three‑year aerial mapping contract with Eagleview (motion passed)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the July meeting minutes and the August 2025 claims after motions were made and seconded. The Finance Committee likewise approved its July minutes and August 2025 claims. The board decided to extend an IT coordinator position offer to Ben Wagner, with the final decision on the Heart contract to be taken up by the County Board.

• Approved Public Safety July meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Finance July meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Public Safety August 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved Finance August 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Offered IT coordinator position to Ben Wagner; board to decide on Heart tech later

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Public Safety committees will meet to approve August 2025 claims and review budget items. The agenda includes discussions on the Sheriff's Department IT Coordinator hire and various fund budgets.

• Approval of August 2025 claims for Public Safety and Finance
• Review of Sheriff's Department IT Coordinator staff hire
• Budget reviews for Coroner, Probation, Judicial, Regional Office of Education, and Sheriff
• Update on State Grant

The committee approved the July 2025 meeting minutes for both the Public Safety and Finance committees. It also approved the August 2025 claims for each committee. All motions passed without recorded opposition. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved Public Safety July minutes (motion by Miller, seconded by Worner) – passed
• Approved Finance July minutes (motion by Jones, seconded by Baumann) – passed
• Approved Public Safety August 2025 claims (motion by Krug, seconded by Miller) – passed
• Approved Finance August 2025 claims (motion by Baumann, seconded by Jones) – passed
• Decided to offer Ben Wagner the Sheriff IT coordinator position (no vote recorded) – pending Board decision

Road & Bridge Committee

The Road & Bridge Committee approved the low bid from East Peoria Tire for new truck tires and authorized purchase. It approved an engineering agreement with WHKS & Co for phase 1 and 2 studies of the bridge east of Roanoke. The committee also approved an altered speed‑zone ordinance for County Highway 13 in Roanoke and approved the low bid for snowplow blades. All motions passed.

• Approved low bid from East Peoria Tire for 20 new tires (motion passed)
• Approved engineering agreement with WHKS & Co for bridge studies (motion passed)
• Approved altered speed‑zone ordinance for County Highway 13 in Roanoke (motion passed)
• Approved low bid for snowplow blades (motion passed)
• Approved August 2025 claims for township road work (motion passed)
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Board of Health

The Woodford County Board of Health approved the May 25 meeting minutes and the May 28 executive minutes, keeping the latter confidential. It also approved the monthly financial reports, extended Generator Annex 4 services, adopted the administrator’s report, set flu vaccine pricing, endorsed three MAPP 2.0 issue statements, and adopted the FY26 budget. All motions carried.

• Approved May 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved May 28, 2025 executive minutes and kept them confidential (motion carried)
• Approved monthly programmatic reports and third‑party billing report format (motion carried)
• Approved extension of Generator Annex 4 services with cost‑sharing for remaining departments (motion carried)
• Approved administrator’s report (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 flu vaccine pricing: $21 regular dose, $81 high dose (motion carried)
• Approved MAPP 2.0 issue statements on youth food insecurity, behavioral health access, suicide prevention (motion carried)
• Approved FY26 budget as presented (motion carried)

County Board

The Woodford County Board unanimously approved a series of reappointments and new appointments to boards and agencies, adopted eight resolutions covering public defender salary, an engineering contract, a sheriff vehicle purchase, lawn‑care services, HOPE Trust benefits, an intergovernmental insurance agreement, and a Luminaire contract. The board also approved the Minonk Wind Farm Decommissioning Report (with one abstention) and several expense claims.

• Approved reappointment of Blake Otto to Zoning Board of Appeals (5‑year term) – motion carried
• Approved appointment of Dr. Matthew Fraker as Animal Control Administrator – motion carried
• Approved appointment of Kayla Underwood as Zoning Administrator – motion carried
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-045 setting the Public Defender salary – motion carried
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-047 authorizing purchase of a used sheriff’s vehicle up to $40,000 – motion carried
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-048 authorizing lawn‑care services for county facilities – motion carried
• Approved the Minonk Wind Farm Decommissioning Report – motion carried (abstention: Mr. Parsons)
• Approved Per Diem claim for Mr. James Baumann, $1,575 – motion carried

Health Insurance Committee

The Health Care Committee approved the May 14, 2025 minutes. It unanimously voted to forward the HOPE Trust proposals for several health plans for the 2026 plan year to the County Board. The committee also unanimously forwarded the Joint Self‑Insurance Risk Pool Association agreement and elected Luminare to handle the run‑out responsibility of the current plan. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded HOPE Trust proposals for HOPE 700, HOPE 4000, Dental/Vision, Health Reimbursement Plan, and Health Reimbursement Plan+ to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded Joint Self‑Insurance Risk Pool Association Intergovernmental Cooperation/Participation Agreement to County Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded election to have Luminare handle run‑out responsibility to County Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance & Economic Development Committee approved the 2024-2025 Resolution setting the Public Defender salary. It also approved the June and May meeting minutes, several appointments to county boards, July expense claims, and per‑diems for two members. All motions passed with recorded votes.

• Approved June 10 County Offices minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 14 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 10 executive session minutes, kept confidential (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Robin Hanson to Oakridge Sanitary District (3‑year term) (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Diana Boschulte and appointment of Brandi Gerber to Woodford County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved July expense claims for County Offices and Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved per diems for Autum Jones ($1,175) and Zach Ferris ($1,625) – Durst, Wilcoxen, Reeb, Rood yes; Jones abstain
• Approved Resolution 2024‑2025 #045 setting the Public Defender salary (unanimous)

Road & Bridge Committee

The Road & Bridge Committee approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. It approved July 2025 claims for a tire repair, a towing service, and signage. The committee accepted the engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, & Renwick, Inc. for Section 25-00126-00-BR. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved July 2025 claims for tire repair, towing, and signage (motion passed)
• Accepted engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, & Renwick, Inc. for bridge condition report (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the July 2025 claims, awarded the courthouse mowing contract to Wernsman, authorized a sheriff vehicle replacement costing up to $40,000, and approved changes to the animal control contract with Dr. Fraker. All motions passed without recorded vote counts.

• Approved July 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Awarded mowing contract to Wernsman for courthouse and facilities (motion passed)
• Authorized sheriff vehicle replacement purchase not to exceed $40,000 (motion passed)
• Approved changes to Dr. Fraker animal control contract (motion passed)
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

County Board

The Woodford County Board approved its consent agenda and appointed members to several street lighting and sanitary districts. It adopted three resolutions: accepting a wingwall repair quote for County Highway 20, authorizing an addendum for rail‑crossing improvements at County Highway 13, and appropriating $300,000 from the motor‑fuel tax fund for bridge work. The board also approved vacation claims, adding $3,360 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and $2,089.98 from PVP Communications, and then approved payment of those claims. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Lowpoint Street Lighting District and Oakridge Sanitary District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-041 accepting Otto Baum Co. wingwall repair quote (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-042 authorizing addendum for rail‑crossing improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-043 appropriating $300,000 from motor fuel tax fund (unanimous)
• Approved vacation claims, adding $3,360 (IDNR permit fee) and $2,089.98 (PVP Communications) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-044 payment of approved claims (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until July 15, 2025 (unanimous)

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee approved the May 13, 2025 minutes and June claims. It confirmed several appointments to the Lowpoint Street Lighting District, Oakridge Sanitary District, and Linn Mt. Vernon Cemetery Association. The committee also approved a $1,275 per diem for Dave Meinhold. No new business was taken up and the IT hiring recommendation was postponed to next month.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved June claims (motion passed)
• Approved three appointments to Lowpoint Street Lighting District (McMurtrey, Harr, Finley) (motion passed)
• Approved four appointments to Oakridge Sanitary District (Hanson, Madden, Brown, Wagner) (motion passed)
• Approved two appointments to Linn Mt. Vernon Cemetery Association (Kull, Cook) (motion passed)
• Approved per diem for Dave Meinhold of $1,275 (Durst, Wilcoxen, Rood, Jones all voted yes)
• Postponed IT position recommendation to next month (no vote recorded)
• Entered and exited executive session; no action resulted (motion passed)

Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee

The Conservation, Planning & Zoning Committee approved the January 13, 2025 minutes and the June claims, both by motions that passed. Members discussed the upcoming replacement timeline for the Zoning Administrator, but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned by a passed motion.

• Approved Jan 13, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved June claims (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Health

The Woodford County Board of Health approved the minutes from the March 26 meeting and kept them confidential. It adopted the financial report and authorized staff paid time off on December 26, closing the office that day. A special budget‑review meeting was scheduled for August 20, and compensation for the new Director of Nursing and a nutritionist position were approved.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved confidentiality of minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report (motion carried)
• Approved staff PTO on Dec 26 and office closure (motion carried)
• Set special meeting for Aug 20 2025 at 5:30 pm for budget review (motion carried)
• Approved Director of Nursing Stephanie Wurmnest’s compensation at $78,000 for 38 hrs/week (motion carried)
• Reestablished nutritionist position 16 hrs/week with salary $21‑23/hr (motion carried)
• Entered and exited executive session (motions carried)

County Board

The Woodford County Board approved several reappointments, a map amendment changing 23.59 acres from Agriculture to Heavy Industry, and two road use agreements for solar farms. A request for a credit card for the Veteran’s Assistance Office was denied. The Board also approved payment of vacation claims and placed the Treasurer’s report and the consent agenda on file.

• Approved reappointment of William Alread to Metamora Rural Fire Protection District (3‑yr term)
• Approved Ordinance 2024/2025-005 map amendment reclassifying 23.59 acres from Agriculture to Heavy Industry
• Approved Road Use Agreement with TPE IL WO04, LLC for County Highway 2
• Approved Road Use Agreement with TPE IL WO05, LLC for County Highway 2
• Credit card request for Veteran’s Assistance Office – motion failed (majority nay)
• Approved payment of Claims Paid in Vacation – approved unanimously
• Placed Treasurer’s report on file – approved unanimously
• Approved Consent Agenda – approved unanimously

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the April 9, 2025 minutes and the May 2025 claims without discussion. A motion was passed to release the $5,000 budgeted for the Port Authority. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 PM.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Released $5,000 budgeted for the Port Authority (motion passed)
• Approved May 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

County Offices Committee

The committee approved the reappointment of four members to three rural fire protection districts and a Board of Review member for designated terms. It also approved May expense claims and authorized a $1,325 per diem payment to Tim Worner with unanimous roll‑call votes. The body voted to refer a VA credit‑card request to the full County Board and to place the coordinator cell‑phone issue on next month’s agenda. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved reappointment of William Alread, Craig Steffen, Dan Magnuson, and Mike Adams to fire districts for 3‑year terms (motion passed)
• Approved reappointment of Roger Alig to the Board of Review for a 2‑year term (motion passed)
• Approved May claims (motion passed)
• Authorized $1,325 per diem payment to Tim Worner; roll‑call vote: Reeb‑yes, Rood‑yes, Jones‑yes, Wilcoxen‑yes (motion passed)
• Passed motion to refer VA credit‑card request to the full County Board (motion passed)
• Passed motion to keep coordinator cell‑phone issue on next agenda (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

Road & Bridge Committee

The Road & Bridge Committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting and approved several expense claims. It approved road use agreements with TPE IL W004, LLC and TPE IL W005, LLC for solar farms on County Highway 2 near I‑39. The committee also approved the TCRPC FY2026 Unified Planning Work Program and Joint Funding Agreement, authorizing $14,774.99 in dues. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved expense claims (Menards purchase, highway maintainer hire, new snowplow, $462,000 Cullinan invoice)
• Approved road use agreement with TPE IL W004, LLC for solar farm (south field)
• Approved road use agreement with TPE IL W005, LLC for solar farm (north field)
• Approved TCRPC FY2026 Unified Planning Work Program & Joint Funding Agreement ($14,774.99 dues)
• Adjourned meeting

Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the April 7 meeting minutes after a motion by Miller and second by Barth. It also approved the May 2025 claims following a motion by Krug and second by Miller. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Miller, seconded by Barth.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (motion by Miller, seconded by Barth) – passed
• Approved May 2025 claims (motion by Krug, seconded by Miller) – passed
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Miller, seconded by Barth) – passed

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Woodford County Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Terry Pille, seconded by Marty Clinch, and passed without recorded opposition. No other resolutions or votes were recorded during the June 24, 2025 session.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

County Board

The Woodford County Board approved several ordinances, including a public‑transportation application, a map amendment for 311 Wildridge Road, and a special‑use permit for an animal‑control kennel at 1301 Douglas Road. It also approved resolutions authorizing the purchase agreement for the Animal Control Building and the execution of a Section 5311 grant agreement. The Board accepted the purchase of the Range Training Building from Midwest Construction and the Midwest Construction Professionals animal‑shelter planning services agreement, and added a $200,000 claim for the Animal Control Building to the vacation claims.

• Approved Ordinance 2024/2025-002 Public Transportation Application (unanimously carried)
• Approved Ordinance 2024/2025-003 map amendment for 311 Wildridge Road, Metamora (unanimously carried)
• Approved Ordinance 2024/2025-004 special‑use permit for a commercial animal‑control kennel at 1301 Douglas Road, Metamora (unanimously carried)
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-034 authorizing the County Board Chairman to sign the Animal Control Building purchase agreement (unanimously carried)
• Approved Resolution 2024/2025-036 authorizing execution and amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of the Range Training Building from Midwest Construction (unanimously carried)
• Approved Midwest Construction Professionals Animal Shelter Planning Services Agreement (unanimously carried)
• Added $200,000 claim for the Animal Control Building purchase to vacation claims (motion carried)

Health Insurance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 12, 2025 minutes and adjourned at 4:58 PM. The next meeting was set for May 14, 2025. The TRIA Annual Report and the update on MRP claims paid in error were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:58 PM (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date for May 14, 2025
• Postponed TRIA Annual Report to next meeting
• Postponed MRP claims paid in error update to next meeting

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance & Economic Development Committee approved the March 12, 2025 minutes and the April 2025 claims. It decided not to hold a June finance meeting, approved the MCP Midwest contract for the animal‑control facility while creating an ad hoc committee, and will ask the Port of Authority to present how its funds are spent at a board meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved April 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Decided not to hold a June finance meeting (motion passed)
• Approved MCP Midwest contract for animal control facility and appointed ad hoc committee members (motion passed)
• Requested Port of Authority to present fund usage at a board meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

County Offices Committee

The committee approved the March 11, 2025 minutes and April claims. It approved a $800 per diem for Autum Jones with a roll‑call vote. The board reappointed members to several fire‑protection districts and appointed five members to the Woodford County IT Coordinator Ad Hoc Committee. No Animal Control Building Committee appointments were made.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved April claims (motion passed)
• Approved $800 per diem for Autum Jones (Reeb‑yes; Rood‑yes; Durst‑yes; Jones abstain)
• Reappointed Donald Rients to Benson Fire Protection District (3‑year term)
• Reappointed James Johnson and Charles Feeney to El Paso Fire Protection District (3‑year terms)
• Reappointed Les Armstrong to Secor Fire Protection District (3‑year term)
• Reappointed Christopher Lee to Germantown Hills Fire Protection District (3‑year term)
• Appointed Dave Meinhold, Tim Worner, Randy Barth, Matt Smith, and Melissa Andrews to the Woodford County IT Coordinator Ad Hoc Committee (motion passed)

Road & Bridge Committee

The Road & Bridge Committee approved the March 10 and March 18 regular meeting minutes and the March 10 executive‑session minutes. It also approved the April 2025 claims and authorized both cold‑patch bids, not to exceed $10,000. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved March 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved March 10, 2025 Executive Session 1 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved March 10, 2025 Executive Session 2 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved April 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Approved both cold‑patch bids, not to exceed $10,000 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the March 10 meeting minutes and the April 2025 claims. It authorized payment of the sheriff’s new vehicle invoices during vacation, sent the range/training building purchase agreement to the full board, and adopted a resolution letting the county board chairman sign the animal control building purchase agreement. The committee also decided to keep the zero‑tolerance employee cannabis policy.

• Approved March 10 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved April 2025 claims (motion passed)
• Sent range/training building purchase agreement to full board (motion passed)
• Approved payment of sheriff’s new vehicle invoices in vacation (motion passed)
• Approved Resolution 2024/25 #034 authorizing chairman to sign animal control building purchase agreement (motion passed)
• Decided to retain zero‑tolerance employee cannabis policy (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM (motion passed)

Board of Health

The provided minutes contain no identifiable decisions, votes, or actions taken by the Board of Health on March 26, 2025.