McLean County Board met March 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation or Moment of Silence – Member Jim Rogal
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Call of Roll
5. Appearance by Member of the Public or County Employees
6. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of the Proceedings of the County Board February 12, 2026 meeting
B. County Highway Department – Jerry Stokes, County Engineer
1) Request Approval of Resolution from the February 24, 2026 Project Letting.
2) Request Approval of Resolution for the Purchase of (2) Dump Bodies, Hoists and Hydraulics from Monroe Equipment.
3) Request Approval of a Resolution for the Purchase of a new Flatbed Truck and Truck Mounted Attenuator.
4) Request Approval of a Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1 for Lawndale Road District.
5) Request Approval of a Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1 for White Oak Road District.
6) Request Approval of Agreement for Stormwater Education Program Services with the Ecology Action Center.
C. Building and Zoning – Phil Dick, Director
1) Zoning Cases:
a) Approve the application of the McLean County Land Use and Transportation Committee in case ZA-26-01. This is a text amendment of the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of McLean County Chapter 350 , Section 350-42 – Use Table and Section 350-43 – Use Standards for a data center. 66-71
b) Approve the application of Bloomington Township Solar 1, LLC by New Leaf Energy, in case SU-26-01 on parcel 20-26-200-006. The applicant is requesting a special use to allow a 5 MW commercial solar energy generating facility on approximately 32 acres of an 80-acre property in the Agriculture District in Dale Township immediately southwest of the intersection of 1075 East Rd. and 1000 North Rd.
2) Subdivision Cases:
a) Approve the application of David and Wilma Kieser in case S-26-01 for approval of a waiver of preliminary plan requirements and approval of a two-lot subdivision final plat for the Stringtown Solar Subdivision in Dale Township immediately southwest of the intersection of 1075 East Rd. and 1000 North Rd.
D. Transfer Ordinance (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
E. Other Resolutions Contracts, Leases, Agreements, Motions
1) Executive Committee
a) Request approval of a Resolution of the McLean County Board appointing the Chair of the McLean County Board to a Committee Responsible for Filling the Vacancy in the Office of Regional Superintendent of Schools #17. 84 b) Request approval of Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement between McLean County and The Sanborn Map Company, Inc.
2) Finance Committee
a) Request to approve a Resolution of the McLean County Board Establishing a Fee Structure for Electronic Data Dissemination and the County Automation Fund. 87-89 b) Request approval of a Resolution Amending the Funded Full-time Equivalent positions Resolution for 2026 for a part-time Volunteer Recruiter/Trainer. 90-91 c) Request approval of the McLean County Employee Wellness budget for 2026.
3) Health Committee
a) Request approval of a contract amendment with O’Shea Builders.
b) Request by the McLean County Detention Facility for approval of a Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Carle West Physician Group.
4) Justice Committee
a) Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of McLean and the Child Protection Network, Inc. 1
b) Request approval of a Service Agreement with J. Scott Denton, M.D.
c) Request approval of a Resolution by the McLean County Board for Declaration of Surplus Property of McLean County Coroner’s Office.
) Request approval of a 10 year Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
5) Property Committee
a) Request approval of proposal from MSI for partial replacement of HVAC at the Law and Justice Center.
F. Chair’s Appointments with the Advice and consent of the County Board
1) Appointments
Hudson Fire Protection District
Abigail “Abby” Michaels 210 Pheasant Ln, Hudson
(Complete the term of Kimberly Baird to expire April 30, 2027)
Regional Planning Commission
Bruce Tompkins 3102 Dorset Ct., Bloomington, IL
(Replace Ron Lesser for a three-year term scheduled to expire December 31, 2028)
2) Reappointments
Hudson Fire Protection District
Mike Burton 18502 Hazel Ct., Hudson
(Three year term scheduled to expire April 30, 2029)
G. Approval of Bills
H. Approval of Resolution of Congratulations and Commendations
1) Mark Jontry
2) Kingsley Basketball 223 3) Heartland Volleyball Team
7. Standing Committees
A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Jim Rogal
1) Items to be presented for action:
a) Request approval of a Resolution of the McLean County Board to Amend the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Agreement. 225-227
b) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2026 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the General Fund and Nursing Home Fund. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 228-231
c) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2026 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0007. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
d) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Administration. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
e) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0001 County Board. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
f) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2026 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0163. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
g) Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between McLean County and the McLean County Area EMS System for Allocation of Funds Via Illinois Opioid Allocation Agreement
h) Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Bloomington Township Fire Protection District in McLean County.
i) Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Dale Township Fire Protection District in McLean County.
2) Items to be presented for information:
a) General Report
b) Other
B. FINANCE COMMITTEE – Val Laymon
1) Items to be presented for action:
a) Request approval of an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Amending the 2025 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation
Ordinance. 252-253
b) Request approval of an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Amending the 2026 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation
Ordinance. 254
c) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Animal Control. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 255-257
d) Request approval of a Resolution Transferring Monies from the County General Fund 0001 to the Nursing Home Fund 0401 Fiscal Year 2026. 258-260
2) Items to be presented for information:
a) General Report
b) Other
C. HEALTH COMMITTEE – Corey Beirne
1) Items to be presented for action:
a) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0105. (Health Department) (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
b) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0107. (Health Department) (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
c) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0401. (Nursing Home) (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
d) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2026 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0401. (Nursing Home) (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)
2) Items to be presented for information:
a) General Report
b) Other
D. JUSTICE COMMITTEE – Jim Rogal
1) Items to be presented for action:
a) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the State’s Attorney in the General Fund. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 272-273
b) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Coroner in the General Fund. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 274-275
c) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Sheriff in the General Fund. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 276-277
d) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2026 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Sheriff’s Department. (Doors) (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 278-279
e) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2026 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Sheriff’s Department. (Lighting) (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 280-282
f) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Public Defender in the General Fund. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 283-284
2) Items to be presented for information:
a) General Report
b) Other
E. PROPERTY COMMITTEE – Val Laymon
1) Items to be presented for action:
a) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003) 285-286
2) Items to be presented for information:
a) General Report
b) Other
F. LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – Lea Cline
1) Items to be presented for action:
a) None
2) Items to be presented for information:
a) General Report
b) Other
G. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – Cassy Taylor
1) Items to be presented for action:
a) None
2) Items to be presented for information:
a) General Report
b) Other
8. Other Business and Communication
9. Adjourn
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