McLean County Sheriff’s Merit Commission met Feb. 9/
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
From John Whalen / Jennifer Miller
Vote to approve / amend February 9, 2026, Agenda.
Vote to approve / amend draft of January 12, 2026, meeting minutes.
From Sheriff Lane/Chief Welsch/Chief Kretlow:
Nothing to report currently.
Review of Old Business:
A Special meeting was held on 1-5-26 @ 5:00 PM. 1 correction officer oral interview was held.
All candidates passed.
The January Regular monthly meeting was held on 1-12-26 @ 5:00PM. 1 correction officer oral interview was conducted. Applicant passed.
An Election for new Vice Chair was held. Commissioner Susie Casy was elected unanimously.
Discussed Open meetings training requirement. We have Certificates of completion in hand for all commissioners.
New Business:
Discuss Statement of Economic Interest reporting requirements due in near future.
We are continuing to review and discuss oral interview questions.
From McLean County Auditor through the Sheriff Department:
The Budget Performance Report & Accumulated Transaction Listings were reported as of the end of January 2026, review.
Submit and Approve Bills:
Adjournment:
The next regular board meeting will be held, if approved, on Monday March 9th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sheriff’s training room.
https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02092026-1131



