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Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Menard County Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners received various administrative and operational updates from department heads, including the Zoning Administrator, County Engineer, EMS/EMA Chief, Sheriff, Treasurer, Clerk, State's Attorney, and County Coordinator. The Board approved resolutions concerning the reappointment of the County Engineer, road use agreements, and property conveyances. Additional business included a presentation of the 2025 Illinois Extension Impact Report, a review of property tax legislation and audit status, discussions on county facility management, and the approval of the 2027 HOPETrust Participating Employer Information Verification form for employee health insurance.
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Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed addressing issues in the East Bluff subdivision and initiated plans for aligning addresses for the City and County. A budget of up to $68,000 was approved for a new recording system and potential CAD interface. A bid of $30,880.01 was accepted for repairs to the Sheriff's VHF channel in Oakford. Operational updates included scheduling jail testing with ATT, exploring vendors for 911 policies and SOPs, and evaluating fiber optic connections for landline backups.
Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Menard County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board discussed a proposed intergovernmental agreement regarding the Menard County Animal Control Ordinance and addressed inquiries about local traffic lights and fee waivers. The insurance renewal package for the upcoming fiscal year was presented. Department reports included updates on road projects, jail census, liquor license approvals, tax levy strategies, vote-by-mail procedures, and staffing in the State's Attorney's office. Payments to the Sangamon County Department of Public Health and the Regional Office of Education were addressed. The board reviewed updates on the public building study, fiscal budget preparations, nursing home renovations, and IT infrastructure needs. Two resolutions regarding fair lease extensions and land conveyance were tabled, and compensation for committee members was postponed for future discussion. An executive session was held regarding litigation.
Jul 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Menard County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed a variety of county operational matters, including the approval of an ENGIE decommissioning agreement which will be reviewed periodically for inflation. Reports were received covering zoning activities, engineering projects such as bridge maintenance and road use agreements, EMS operations including building repairs and potential billing changes, and sheriff department updates regarding inmate counts and new website development. The board also processed liquor license approvals, reviewed administrative reports on audit updates and voting equipment, and discussed courthouse maintenance. Furthermore, the commissioners passed resolutions to establish courthouse closing days for the upcoming year and to appoint a new trustee to the Old Salem Chautauqua Park Sanitary Board, concluding with an executive session regarding litigation.
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