McLean County, IL

Zoning Board of Appeals

Public Building Commission

METCOM Operations Board

Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council

County Board

The McLean County Board is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution extending the local disaster declaration for the severe storms of August 13-14, 2026. The extension would run until September 18, 2026, to support damage assessment, debris cleanup, and utility restoration. The agenda includes no other action items, only routine roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Resolution to extend local disaster declaration until September 18, 2026
• Declaration originally issued by County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston on August 19, 2026
• Storms caused extreme winds, downed trees, and severe flooding countywide
• Extension supports mutual aid for damage assessment, debris cleanup, and utility restoration

Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council

The Mental Health and Public Safety Fund Advisory Council will hold its annual meeting to discuss multi-year funding awards, recommend 2027 budgets for Criminal Justice Services (detention and behavioral health) and Community Behavioral Health Initiatives, and select 2027 meeting dates. The council will also hear a report from the Behavioral Health Coordination Department and an update on its new composition effective September 1, 2026. Prior minutes show the council tabled a budget amendment for Brightpoint programs due to funding concerns.

• Recommendation for 2027 budget for Criminal Justice Services related to detention and behavioral health
• Recommendation for 2027 budget for Community Behavioral Health Initiatives
• Discussion about multi-year/continuation awards
• Election of Presiding Officer for one-year term
• Update on new FAC composition effective September 1, 2026

METCOM Operations Board

The Metcom Operations Board is holding a special meeting to take action on selecting an interim director. The agenda includes opening remarks, the action item, and general business.

• Selection of Interim Director

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The McLean County Emergency Telephone System Board's Bylaws Committee is meeting to review and potentially revise its bylaws, specifically articles IV through XI. The agenda includes approval of the July 9, 2026 minutes and discussion of old and new business, but no specific action items are listed beyond the bylaw review.

• Review of Article IV - VI
• Review of Article VII - IX
• Review of Article X - XI
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026

METCOM Operations Board

The METCOM Operations Board will review June and July expenditures, hear the director's report on call stats, staffing, and the CAD system update, and may enter closed session for litigation and personnel matters. The agenda includes routine approvals and informational items, with no major public decisions listed.

• Review of June and July 2026 expenditures
• Director's report on 9-8-8 call transfers and staffing
• CAD update from ProPhoenix response
• Closed session for litigation and employee matters
• Next meeting scheduled for Oct 9, 2026

County Board

The McLean County Board will vote on several items including zoning changes for battery energy storage systems (BESS), a road construction contract, and multiple emergency budget appropriations. The board will also consider appointments, contracts, and a resolution supporting fare collection for rural transit.

• Approve $416,425.10 road construction contract with Stark Excavating for Old Town Township (2150 East Road)
• Approve zoning text amendment for BESS, WECS, and commercial solar facilities (ZA-26-05)
• Approve special use for BESS and substation in Dawson Township (SU-26-08) and Arrowsmith Township (SU-26-09)
• Approve emergency appropriations for Animal Services, Sheriff, Public Defender, and health funds
• Approve contract amendments with Journal Technologies and GIS migration RFP to Cloudpoint Technologies

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The McLean County Sheriff’s Merit Commission will vote to approve or amend the August 11, 2026 agenda and July 14, 2026 meeting minutes. The commission will also review budget performance reports and conduct oral interviews for deputy candidates before the regular meeting.

• Vote to approve/amend August 11, 2026 agenda
• Vote to approve/amend July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review Budget Performance Report & Accumulated Transaction Listings (as of July 2026)
• Conduct oral interviews for approximately 3 deputy candidates

Executive Committee

The McLean County Executive Committee is meeting to consider a range of items, including several information technology contracts, emergency budget appropriations, and appointments to local boards. The agenda includes both action items and informational reports, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Contract amendment with Journal Technologies for court system work
• Work order with Conference Technologies, Inc. for Circuit Clerk's office kiosks ($28,000)
• GIS migration RFP award to Cloudpoint Technologies
• Agreement with Optiv Security for annual penetration test
• Emergency Appropriation Ordinances for Animal Services, Sheriff, Public Defender, and other funds

Zoning Board of Appeals

Justice Committee

The McLean County Justice Committee will meet to discuss routine items and hear departmental reports from county justice system leaders. Two emergency appropriation ordinances will be voted on: one for the Sheriff’s Department and one for the Public Defender’s Office.

• Approval of emergency appropriation ordinance for Sheriff’s Department Fund 1001 (FY2026 budget amendment)
• Approval of emergency appropriation ordinance for Public Defender Department Fund 2021 (FY2026 budget amendment)
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 Justice Committee meeting
• Payment of bills and transfers via consent agenda

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing a request to temporarily increase Sheriff's Office patrol staffing and an emergency appropriation for animal medical services. The body is also considering a printing contract and updates to the non-union employee compensation plan.

• Request to increase Deputy Patrol Officer positions from 25 to 27 until December 7, 2026
• Emergency Appropriation Ordinance to accept $48,689.00 in donations for animal medical services
• Proposed production agreement with The Master’s Touch, LLC for printing services
• Ordinance to amend the General Compensation Plan for non-union employees
• Resolutions to cancel mobile home tax sale certificates of purchase

Health Committee

The Health Committee is reviewing requests to reallocate unspent salary funds for health department projects and equipment. The body will also receive reports from the jail, nursing home, and juvenile detention facilities.

• Emergency Appropriation for Fund 2112 to fund a $225,000 flooring replacement, $17,000 network switch, and $8,000 data platform
• Emergency Appropriation for Fund 2107 to purchase a West Nile Virus rapid diagnostic platform
• Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Fund 4401 proposed by County Administrator
• Report on the transition of Mental Health First Aid coordination to McLean County Behavioral Health Coordination
• Report on universal blood lead screening for children aged 12 and 24 months effective July 1, 2026

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will discuss a possible public building revenue bond issue to fund a Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District project. The board will also review elevator modernization for the Law & Justice Center and Old County Courthouse.

• Possible public building revenue bond issue for Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District project
• Modernization of elevators in the Law & Justice Center and Old County Courthouse
• Re-investment of maturing CDARS account at Clock Tower Community Bank
• Payment of bills

Property Committee

The Property Committee will review a proposal for exterior masonry repairs at the McLean County Juvenile Detention Center. The body will also consider a temporary ordinance amending Chapters 205 and 282 of the McLean County Code.

• Proposed exterior brick repair at Juvenile Detention Center (903 N. Main Street, Normal) with Otto-Baum Company at $12 per square foot
• Project budget for masonry repairs not to exceed $80,000
• Proposed Temporary Ordinance amending Chapters 205 and 282 of the McLean County Code

Land Use & Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee is reviewing a bid for road and drainage improvements in Old Town Township. The body will also consider a culvert replacement petition and a resolution regarding rural transit fare collection.

• Proposed contract with Stark Excavating, Inc. for $416,425.10 for Old Town Township (2150 East Road)
• Petition for Joint Culvert Replacement #1 in Blue Mound Road District (1600N Road) estimated at $10,000
• Proposed resolution supporting the implementation of fare collection for rural transit services
• Project updates for Hudson West Road, LeRoy School Road, Matthews Bridge, and Ireland Grove Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals will hear four cases that recommend text amendments and special uses to the County Board. Two cases involve battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Agriculture Districts, one case proposes upgrades to a water treatment plant, and another recommends zoning text changes for BESS and renewable energy systems.

• Text amendment to zoning ordinance for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy facilities
• Special use request for powder activated carbon silo at 25515 Waterside Way, Hudson Township
• Special use for BESS at 1/3-mile west of 3000 East Rd. and electric substation at 29230 E 1200 North Rd., Ellsworth
• Special use for BESS 2/3-mile north of 1200 North Rd. and electric substation at 12493 N 3500 East Rd., Arrowsmith

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone System Board will consider approving the selection of a radio system option, a budget amendment, a camera expansion, and an American Tower lease amendment. They will also receive reports on 911 call statistics and project updates, and hold an executive session on employee matters.

• Discussion and approval of selection of radio option
• Approval of budget amendment
• Approval of camera expansion
• Approval of American Tower lease amendment

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The McLean County Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability is meeting to discuss funding opportunities and board leadership. The body will consider releasing a request for proposals for 2027 programs and a budget revision for The Baby Fold Community Schools Program.

• Proposed RFP for CY27 Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Programs with up to $855,612 available
• Budget revision for The Baby Fold Community Schools Program
• Notification of June 2026 paid allocations totaling $1,511.82
• Election of Board President and Board Secretary
• Quarter One 2026 Cumulative Grantee Report Summary

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The Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability will consider releasing a request for proposals for 2027 program funding. The board will also vote on a budget revision for The Baby Fold Community Schools Program and elect a Board President and Secretary.

• Request for Proposals for CY27 Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Programs Funding Opportunity
• Budget revision for The Baby Fold Community Schools Program
• Notification of paid allocations for June 2026 totaling $1511.82
• Election of Board President
• Election of Board Secretary

County Board

The County Board will review emergency appropriation ordinances for the Tort Judgement Fund regarding risk management and jail medical services. The meeting includes votes on several infrastructure contracts, subdivision plats, and numerous board appointments.

• Purchase of a 2027 Ford Explorer from Landmark Ford, Inc. for $45,991.00
• Engineering services agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick Inc. for Capodice Bridge totaling $149,840
• One-lot subdivision final plat for Heins Subdivision at 32008 E 3000 North Rd., Chenoa
• One-lot subdivision final plat for Wicke Subdivision at 15677 E 910 North Rd., Bloomington
• Emergency appropriation ordinances for the Tort Judgement Fund (Risk Management and Jail Medical Services)

Stand Up Meetings

The McLean County Board committees will meet to discuss assessment services for Money Creek Township, which currently lacks an assessor. The Executive Committee will also review appointments to local districts and a contract amendment for Carahsoft Technology Corporation/Boomi.

• Proposed hourly billing for Money Creek Township assessments: Timothy A. Jorczak ($125), Shaun Harner ($110), and Doug Nelson ($100)
• Contract amendment/purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation/Boomi
• Appointment of Gregg Egbers to the Towanda Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of Andrew Killian to the Turkey Creek Drainage District
• Fund transfer request for Jail Medical to replace a non-functioning mobile dental cart

Health Committee

The Health Committee will approve minutes and a fund transfer to replace a non-functional mobile dental cart at the jail. The Finance Committee will consider a resolution to bill Money Creek Township for assessment work after the township failed to have an assessor by the statutory deadline. The Executive Committee will approve a contract amendment with Carahsoft Technology Corporation/Boomi and appointments to local districts.

• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2026 Health Committee meeting
• Approval of invoices and a transfer to replace a broken mobile dental cart in the Jail Medical fund
• Resolution to bill Money Creek Township at hourly rates ($125, $110, $100) for assessment services due to lack of an assessor
• Contract amendment/purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation/Boomi
• Appointment of Gregg Egbers to Towanda Fire Protection District and reappointment of Andrew Killian to Turkey Creek Drainage District

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a resolution to bill Money Creek Township for assessment services after the township failed to have an assessor by the June 15 deadline. The Health Committee will approve meeting minutes and a fund transfer for a replacement dental cart for the jail. The Executive Committee will consider a contract amendment with Carahsoft Technology Corporation and several board appointments.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of invoices and transfer for a mobile dental cart replacement (fund 0135)
• Resolution authorizing hourly billing to Money Creek Township for assessment work ($125–$100/hr)
• Contract amendment/purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation/Boomi (amount to be distributed)
• Appointment of Gregg Egbers to Towanda Fire Protection District and reappointment of Andrew Killian to Turkey Creek Drainage District

Executive Committee

The Health Committee will consider approving June meeting minutes and a fund transfer for a new mobile dental cart. The Finance Committee will vote on a resolution to bill Money Creek Township for assessment services performed by the county after the township failed to have an assessor by the June 15 deadline. The Executive Committee will decide on a contract amendment with Carahsoft Technology Corporation/Boomi and approve appointments to the Towanda Fire Protection District and Turkey Creek Drainage District.

• Approval of fund transfer for jail medical mobile dental cart replacement
• Resolution to bill Money Creek Township for assessment work at hourly rates of $125 (Chief), $110 (Assistant Chief), $100 (Staff)
• Contract amendment/purchase order with Carahsoft Technology Corporation/Boomi (to be distributed)
• Appointment of Gregg Egbers to Towanda Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of Andrew Killian to Turkey Creek Drainage District

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will vote on several contracts, including renewal of the Veoci emergency operations software and a backup solution purchase through Carahsoft. It will also consider emergency appropriation ordinances for the Tort Judgment Fund, multiple grant agreements from the Justice Committee, and land‑use actions such as a bridge engineering services agreement.

• Approve Veoci renewal (08/01/2026‑07/31/2027) for $20,194
• Approve purchase of Cohesity backup solutions via Carahsoft for $92,212.87
• Approve emergency appropriation ordinances amending the 2026 budget for Tort Judgment Fund (Risk Management Services and Jail Medical Services)
• Approve several Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program grant agreements from the State Attorney General
• Approve Engineering Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick for the Capodice Bridge

The Executive Committee recommended approval of all presented items, including IT contracts for emergency software, backup software, security coverage, and wireless access points. It also recommended accepting the FY2025 financial reports and approving budget amendments, an intergovernmental agreement for temporary financial assistance, and multiple grant agreements. The committee discussed ongoing ERP system issues, including the unclosed 2025 books and concerns about the Auditor's participation.

• Approved VEOCI virtual emergency operations software renewal
• Approved Carahsoft backup software agreement
• Approved Arctic Wolf expanded security coverage contract
• Approved wireless access points purchase via joint contract
• Approved updated ISU Venue contract for Behavioral Health Forum (Cline recused)
• Accepted FY2025 PAFR, ACFR, and Single Audit reports
• Approved two emergency appropriations for Tort Judgement Fund
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Temporary Financial Assistance

Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone System Board Bylaws Committee meets to consider proposed updates to Article I (Definitions), Article II (Meeting/Office Location), and Article III (Purpose and Powers) of the board's bylaws. No action items are listed for old business, and no minutes are available for approval. The next meeting date is to be determined.

• Action on Article I – Definitions
• Action on Article II – Meeting/Office Location
• Action on Article III – Purpose and Powers
• Next meeting – To Be Determined

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The McLean County Board of Health will consider several action items, including appointing a board secretary and approving an amendment to the statement of work with Meridian Health Plan for HealthWorks Medical Case Management. The board will also authorize a 2027 grant for the Lifestyle Coach Assistance Program, adopt an emergency resolution amending the FY26 appropriation for the Communicable Disease Control fund, and approve a contract with PJ Hoerr for an east clinic remodel project.

• Approval of contract with PJ Hoerr for east clinic remodel project
• Amendment to the Statement of Work with Meridian Health Plan for HealthWorks Medical Case Management
• Authorization of the Lifestyle Coach Assistance Program 2027 grant
• Emergency resolution amending FY26 appropriation for Fund 2107 Communicable Disease Control
• Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with CMS for state employee flu vaccines

Justice Committee

The Justice Committee will consider several contracts for special public defenders to handle felony conflict cases. The body will also review grant agreements for the Children’s Advocacy Center and the State’s Attorney's office, as well as a research agreement with Illinois State University.

• Contract for Carissa Haning as Special Public Defender at $2,500 per month
• Contracts for Special Public Defenders Rachael Moore-Perry and Nrupa Patel
• DCFS grant agreement for the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois
• Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program grants for the Children’s Advocacy Center, CASA of McLean and Logan Counties, and the State’s Attorney
• Sponsored Project/Research Agreement with Illinois State University

The McLean County Board Justice Committee approved a consent agenda, three Special Public Defender contracts, a DCFS grant for the Children's Advocacy Center, three Violent Crime Victims Assistance grant agreements, and a research agreement with Illinois State University. All motions carried unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including June 3, 2026 minutes, invoices, and Sheriff's transfer
• Approved contract with Carissa Hanning as Special Public Defender
• Approved contract with Rachael Moore-Perry as Special Public Defender
• Approved contract with Nrupa Patel as Special Public Defender
• Approved DCFS Subcontract/Sub-Award grant agreement with Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois
• Approved Violent Crime Victims Assistance grant for McLean County Children's Advocacy Center
• Approved Violent Crime Victims Assistance grant for CASA of McLean and Logan Counties
• Approved Violent Crime Victims Assistance grant for McLean County State's Attorney

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider recommending approval of an amendment to the Health Department's full-time equivalent positions to increase a WIC Nutritionist's hours, along with two emergency appropriation ordinances for the Tort Judgement Fund. Other action items include acceptance of the 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report and audit, approval of a conference room rental with Central Illinois Regional Airport, election judge candidate list, salary adjustments, and an intergovernmental agreement for temporary financial assistance. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Resolution amending FY26 FTE positions for Health Department (add .20 FTE for WIC Nutritionist)
• Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Tort Judgement Fund (Risk Management Services)
• Emergency Appropriation Ordinance for Tort Judgement Fund (Jail Medical Services)
• Accept and place on file the FY2025 Popular Annual Financial Report and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Temporary Financial Assistance

The Finance Committee recommended approval of a no-interest loan of just over $81,000 to the Village of Hudson to cover a County Clerk's error in the tax levy. The committee also approved several other items, including an amended FTE resolution for the Health Department, acceptance of the county's annual financial reports, and two emergency budget appropriations for jail medical services. All motions carried, with one member voting against the salary adjustments for two County Clerk employees.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement for $81K no-interest loan to Hudson (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of amended FTE resolution for Health Department (motion carried)
• Accepted and placed on file Popular Annual Financial Report FY2025 (motion carried)
• Accepted and placed on file Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit FY2025 (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of Conference Room Rental Request with Central Illinois Regional Airport (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of List of Candidates for Election Judge (motion carried)
• Recommended approval of salary adjustments for two County Clerk employees (motion carried, Bessler voted against)
• Recommended approval of two Emergency Appropriation Ordinances for Tort Judgement Fund (Jail Medical Services and Risk Management) (motions carried)