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Aug 24, 2026·Board meeting
Peoria County Board Infrastructure Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed updates regarding the Greater Peoria Sanitary District's software conversion and discussed Peoria County capital project funding. A significant portion of the meeting focused on design and efficiency plans for the new jail kitchen, laundry, and receiving area, including the potential use of skylights. The committee also evaluated bid lettings for the Courtroom 321 remodel and the Jail Ring Road Phase III project. Additionally, the committee approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Chillicothe Viaduct engineering project and addressed miscellaneous facility maintenance reports.
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Peoria County Board Public Safety & Justice Committee Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several operational and administrative items. Informational updates included status reports from the Circuit Clerk, Coroner, and PCAPS, as well as a quarterly report from the Public Defender's office which discussed challenges regarding retention and compensation. The committee also received an update on the 2026 strategic plan, noting progress on the Jail Master Plan. Action items included the approval of a budget transfer for the Circuit Clerk's Document Storage Fund to support part-time staffing and microfilming projects. Additionally, the committee discussed and approved a resolution regarding cost-of-living adjustments for the Sheriff and Public Defender, which included an amendment to increase the Sheriff's annual compensation from 80% to 85% for one calendar year. Finally, the committee approved the receipt of a $33,000 grant from the state for the Sheriff's organized retail crime initiative.
Jun 23, 2026·Board meeting
Peoria County Board Public Safety and Justice Committee Agenda
The committee meeting covered informational updates including reports on the Emergency Telephone System Board, Peoria County Animal Protection Services statistics, and an action plan regarding the Juvenile Detention Center's site review findings. Resolutions were discussed for the acceptance and appropriation of a $10,000 ASPCA grant to support adoption and foster programs, and a $5,000 donation for animal medical supplies.
Mar 24, 2026·Board meeting
Public Safety and Justice Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed department reports, including informational updates from the Circuit Clerk, Coroner, and Peoria County Animal Protection Services. The Public Defender provided a detailed quarterly report on staffing, caseloads, and recent appointments to the Illinois Judicial Conference and the Statewide Public Defender transition committee. Resolutions were approved to accept the Sedlak Vaughan Trust grant to support animal intake diversion programs and to update the County Code to reflect previously implemented fee changes for Peoria County Animal Protection Services. Additionally, the committee approved intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers with several school districts and a body camera grant from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
