Bureau County Board met Aug. 12
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER – Mrs. Entwhistle
ROLL CALL – Mr. Eggers
INVOCATION – Mr. Whited
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVING OF MINUTES
Approve of Board Minutes from July 8, 2025, Regular Meeting
READING OF COMMUNICATIONS – Mr. Eggers
Approve & Place on File the Quarterly Report of the Regional Superintendent of Schools
Approve Resolution Recognizing August 2025 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Bradley Bonnell to the vacant District 2 seat.
Give appointment oath to Mr. Bonnell.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chris Smith- Illinois Waterway Ports
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. EMA AND ZONING – Mr. Argubright
1. Approve the Decommissioning and Site Restoration Plan Agreement for the Cherry IL Solar 1, LLC Project
2. Approve of Changing the Bonding Agent from RLI to Accelerant National Insurance Company for the Bureau Solar 1, LLC Project.
3. Summary of Zoning Hearings Report
Approve Rezone for Javier R. Nico from agriculture to B-3, to bring existing truck repair shop, U-Haul rental, and trucking company into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance on the northeast corner of IL Rt 89 & 1700 N. Ave., Arlington, IL.
Approve Rezone for Jared & Kayla Allen from agriculture to rural estate, to bring existing family home into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance on the east side of 650 E. St. approximately 180′ north of 950 N. Ave., Neponset in section 18 of Macon Township
Approve Preliminary/Final Plat for Bennett Subdivision for Timothy H. Bennett for a one-lot subdivision, to be known as Bennett Subdivision on the east side of 650 E. St. approximately 180′ north of 950 N. Ave., Neponset in section 18 of Macon Township.
EMA Report
Zoning Report
B. HEALTH DEPT – Mrs. Warren
C. ANIMAL CONTROL – Mrs. Feeney
Animal Control Report
D. FEES AND SALARIES/LABOR RELATIONS – Mr. Whited
1. Approve and Place on File the Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Report.
2. Approve 2026 Holiday Resolution
3. Various Taxes Received Report
Final 2026 Budge Meeting Schedule
Place on file- Sheriff Report, Circuit Clerk Report, County Clerk Report
Fees & Salaries Report
E. TRANSPORTATION (Highways, Roads & Bridges, Weeds) – Mr. Cain
Highway Report
F. INSURANCE – Mrs. Feeney
Insurance Report
G. LAW, MEMORIALS & RULES/ASSESSMENTS – Mrs. Marini
Law Report
Supervisor of Assessments Report
H. BUILDING AND GROUNDS, PRINTING AND STATIONERY, TECHNOLOGY – Mrs. Warren
1. Approve Geotechnical Investigation and Report Preparation for Each New Radio Communication Tower Location (LaMoille, Walnut, Princeton) at the cost of $17,324
Building & Grounds Report
Printing & Stationery Report
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
HOUSING AUTHORITY – Mr. Baracani
TOURISM – Mrs. Marini
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Mr. Cain
PROBATION, CRIME – Mrs. Marini, Mrs. Hoos
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION – Mrs.Warren
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD (E911) – Mr. Cain
LIQUOR LICENSE, DANCE HALLS, MOTELS – Mrs. Entwhistle
TRI-COUNTY- Mr. Whited
PORT AUTHORITY- Mr. Argubright
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Approve All Claims for Month of July
EXECUTIVE SESSION Litigation and Negotiations
Old Business
Possible action following closed session on resolution of Ladd Solar 2 and Ladd Solar 3 litigation.
New Business
Adjourn To September 9, 2025
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