McLean County Times

McLean County Board met April 17.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation or Moment of Silence – Member Beverly Bell

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Call of Roll

5. Appearance by Members of the Public and County Employees

6. Presentations

A. McLean County Facts – Robert Fazzini

B. McLean County Website Agenda Center – Dan Leary/Craig Nelson

7. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of the Proceedings of the County Board: March 13, 2025

B. County Highway Department – Jerry Stokes, County Engineer

1) Request Approval of Resolution for the March 19, 2025 Material Letting.

2) Request Approval of Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Culvert Replacement on the McLean-Livingston County Line.

3) Request Approval of Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Cummins Engineering Corporation for the Route 66 Bike Trail, Section 23- 00001-06-BT.

C. Building and Zoning – Phil Dick, Director

1) Zoning Cases:

a) Approve the application of Yarrow Solar, LLC., in case SU-25-02 on parcel 33-12-400-008. It is requesting a special use to allow a 5 MW commercial solar energy generating facility on approximately 39 acres of a 112-acre property in the Agriculture District in Mount Hope Township and is located immediately west of 600 East Rd. approximately ¼ mile north of the Old Principal Rd. (Tabled from March Board Meeting)

b) Approve the application of Constance Tipsord in case SU-25-03 on parcel 22-28-400-006. She is requesting a special use to allow a single family residence in the A-Agriculture District for the mother of the farm owner on property in Old Town Township at 20601 E 950 North Rd., Bloomington, IL

2) Subdivision Cases:

a) None

D. Transfer Ordinance 39 (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 regarding accessibility of the McLean County Government Website.

b) Request approval of a Resolution directing the Expeditious

Implementation of the contracted Enterprise Resource Planning System.

c) Request approval of consulting contract with Sanford Hess Consulting.

d) Request for approval of award of RFP for FUSE Wheelchair Van to Western Reserve Coach Sales.

e) Request for approval of contract with Carle West Physician Group for continued psychiatric services for FUSE clients.

f) Request for approval of contract with ISU Event Management for Behavioral Health Forum.

g) Request for approval of standardized employment contract for SOC Parent and Young Adult Advisory Board Members.

h) Request for approval of contract with F. Beck for research services related to MHAP.

2) Finance Committee

a) Request approval of Resolution 3 Online Index Books Software Services Renewal with COTT Systems.

b) Request approval of Resolution Authorizing the County Board Chair to Assign Mobile Home Tax Sale Certificates of Purchase.

c) Request approval of a reclassification request from the Sheriff’s Department.

3) Health Committee

a) Request approval of portable imaging and diagnostic testing services agreement with biotech x-ray.

b) Request approval of an agreement with Sentrics.

4) Justice Committee

a) Request approval of agreement with AllPaid, Inc.

5) Property Committee

a) Request approval of bids from Republic for refuse disposal.

F. Chairman’s Appointments with the Advice and Consent of the County Board:

1) APPOINTMENTS and REAPPOINTMENTS

a) APPOINTMENTS

MT. HOPE-FUNKS GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Rob Ogborn, 10501 Timber Creek, Shirley, IL

(Bradley Wade term expired – Appointment for 3-year term expiring April 30, 2028

CHENOA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Lee Reinhart, 911 Warren, Chenoa, IL

(Robert Underwood term expired – Appointment for 3-year term expiring April 30, 2028)

DOWNS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Nicole Inselmann, 200 Eldon Dr., Downs, IL

(Dennis Grundler term expired – Appointment for 3-year term expiring April 30, 2028)

b) REAPPOINTMENTS

BELLFLOWER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Dracy Pendleton 106 Walnut Lane, Bellflower, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT

Jeff Feid, 1504 N. Linden St., Normal, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire May 1, 2028)

BLOOMINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT

Renee Ponsonby 8577 N. Berwicke Circle, Bloomington, IL

(Five-Year Term Scheduled to expire May 1, 2030)

BLOOMINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT

Gregory Allen, 8803 Tamarec Way, Bloomington, IL

(Five-Year Term Scheduled to expire May 1, 2030)

CARLOCK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Randall Lorimor 2223 N. 825 East Rd., Carlock, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

DOWNS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Jeffrey L. Misch, 207 S. Lincoln St., Downs, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

DANVERS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Diane Bostic 907 N. Rivian Motorway, Normal, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

DANVERS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

John Dennis, Jr., 928 E. 1540 North Rd., Bloomington

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

ELLSWORTH PROTECTION DISTRICT

Rickie Weinheimer, 29196 E. 950 North Rd., Ellsworth, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

ELLSWORTH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Jim Walters 22865 E. 1200 N. Rd., Downs, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

HUDSON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Carmen Miller 308 E. South Street, Hudson, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

LEXINGTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Mike Cotter 208 S. Vermillion, Lexington, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

OCTAVIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Billy Bolen 109 N. East Cropsey, IL 61731

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

OCTAVIA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Chris Donaldson 17085 N. 3400 E. Rd., Colfax, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Judy Mowery 511 E. Newton St., Heyworth, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

SAYBROOK-ARROWSMITH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Joseph Bane 33632 E. 1300 North Rd., Arrowsmith, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

SAYBROOK-ARROWSMITH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Richard Benjamin 101 North Madison, Saybrook, IL

(Three Year Term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

TOWANDA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Joel White , 521 E. Washington St., Towanda, IL

(Three-year term Scheduled to expire April 30, 2028)

G. Approval of Resolutions of Congratulations and Commendations

1) Tamil Day Proclamation 177 H. Approval of Bills 178

8. Standing Committees

A. EXECUTIVE 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 Fund 0007. (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 0113. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)

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 2024 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)

b) Request approval of an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Amending the 2025 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)

c) Request approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending chapter 205, Fees, Article XI Miscellaneous Code Fees, Section 205-32 in the McLean County Code.

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 0112. (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 Illinois Court Technology Modernization Program Funding Agreement.

b) Request approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2025 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for Fund 0001, Circuit Court Department. (Requires 2/3 County Board approval pursuant to 55ILCS 5/6-1003)

2) Items to be Presented for Information

a) General Report

b) Other

E. PROPERTY COMMITTEE – Krystle Able

1) Items to be Presented for Action:

a) None

2) Items to be Presented for Information:

a) General Report

b) Other

F. LAND USE AND 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:

b) Other

9. Other Business and Communication

10.Adjourn

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