McLean County Times

McLean County Board met June 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation or Moment of Silence – Member William Friedrich

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Call of Roll

5. Appearance by Members of the Public and County Employees

6. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of the Proceedings of the County Board: May 15, 2025

B. County Highway Department – Jerry Stokes, County Engineer

1) Request Approval of a Resolution for the March 27, 2025 Project Letting.

2) Request Approval of a Resolution for the Purchase of Motor Grader and Service Body Fleet Truck.

3) Request Approval of a Bridge Construction Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1 for Randolph Township Road District.

4) Request Approval of a Bridge Construction Petition for the Joint Bridge Deck Repair for Dale Township Road District.

C. Building and Zoning – Phil Dick, Director

1) Zoning Cases:

a) Approve the application of Hudson Twp III Solar LLC in case SU-25-05 on parcel 07-11-200-004. It is requesting a special use to allow an up to 5 MW commercial solar energy generating facility in the Agriculture District in Hudson Township, immediately northeast of the intersection of 2450 North Rd. and 1650 East Rd.

b) Approve the application of Suter Solar, LLC in case SU-25-06 on parcels 29-13-400-003 and 30-18-300-009. It is requesting a special use to allow a 5 MW commercial solar energy generating facility in the Agriculture District in Downs and Empire Townships immediately east of 2375 East Rd. approximately ¼ mile south of U.S. Rte. 150.

2) Subdivision Cases:

a) None

D. Transfer Ordinance 35 (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 to purchase computer systems under the terms of the intergovernmental joint purchasing agreement.

b) Request approval of Change Order with Mission Critical Partners – Impact Study.

c) Request approval of award of RFP for Non-Congregate Shelter Project to Home Sweet Home Ministries.

d) Request approval of contracts with Houck Transit Advertising for local crisis advertising.

e) Request approval of contract with Pantagraph Publishing Company/Lee Enterprises for local crisis advertising.

f) Request approval of contract with Marcus Media Group for local crisis service advertising.

2) Finance Committee

a) Request approval of a Resolution Amending the Funded Full-Time Equivalent Positions Resolution Fund 0001 Department 0032 Animal Control.

b) Request approval of a Service Agreement with The Howard E. Nyhart Company, Inc.

3) Health Committee

a) Request approval of Letter of Engagement with Elevate Therapy Consulting Group.

4) Justice Committee

a) Request approval of a grant agreement with Illinois Prairie Community Foundation.

b) Request approval of an Memorandum of Understanding with Health Management Associates.

5) Property Committee

a) Request approval of a Master Installation Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for an emergency generator at the 200 W. Front Street building.

b) Request approval of a Bid from Messing Roofing and Construction for Atrium Roof repairs at 200 W. Front Street Building.

6) Land Use and Transportation Committee

a) Request by the McLean County Regional Planning Commission to approve a Regional Planning Service Agreement for their fiscal year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

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

1) APPOINTMENTS and REAPPOINTMENTS

a) APPOINTMENTS

BOARD FOR CARE AND TREATMENTS OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (377 BOARD)

David Marvin 1225 Newcastle Dr., Bloomington, IL

(Three-year term scheduled to expire June 30th 2028)

MCLEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

Brian Peterson, 1117 Chippewa St., Normal, IL 61761

(Fill three-year term of Dr. Galue scheduled to expire June 30th, 2028)

MCLEAN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Anne Barrow 903 N. Linden St., Normal, IL 61761

(Complete three-year term of Rory Roberge to expire December 31, 2026)

SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

Mike McLaughlin 29574 East 325 North, LeRoy, IL 61752

(Three-year term scheduled to expire February 19, 2028)

SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

Raul Martinez 27809 E. 1400 N. Rd., Ellsworth, IL 61737

(Complete three-year term of Jerry Nord scheduled to expire February 19, 2027)

SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY

Russell Benjamin 25443 E. 1300 North Rd., Ellsworth, IL 61737

(Complete three-year term of Richard Kelly scheduled to expire February 19, 2026)

b) REAPPOINTMENTS

MCLEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

Robert Kohlhase 38 Boardwalk Circle, Bloomington, IL 61701

(Three-year term scheduled to expire June 20, 2028)

CROPSEY STREET LIGHT DISTRICT

Mark Hall 120 Belle Prairie St., Cropsey, IL 61731

(Three-year term scheduled to expire June 30, 2028)

G. Approval of Resolutions of Congratulations and Commendations

1) None

H. Approval of Bills

7. Standing Committees

A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Jim Rogal

1. Items to be presented for action:

a) Request approval of an Ordinance of the McLean County Board Amending Chapter 20 of the McLean County Code – the Rules of the McLean County Board.

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) None

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) None

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) Request approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Livingston County for Use of Garage and Office Facility at 510 Hoselton Dr., Chenoa, IL. 130-142

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. Request Approval of documentation for an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) FY 2025 Section 5311 Formula Application for Rural Areas Operating Assistance:

i. Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025

ii. Public Transportation Applicant Ordinance

iii. Acceptance of Labor Protection Special Warranty Resolution

F.1 ACTION ITEMS - LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE CONTINUED

b. Request Approval of documentation for an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) FY 2026 Section 5311 Formula Application for Rural Areas Operating Assistance:

i. Resolution Authorizing Execution and Amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026

ii. Public Transportation Applicant Ordinance

iii. Acceptance of Labor Protection Special Warranty Resolution

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

8. Other Business and Communication

9. Adjourn

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