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Aug 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Coles County Board Regular Meeting
The Board conducted several appointments, including positions on the Board District, Farmland Assessment Review Committee, Board of Review, Sheriff's Merit Commission, and the Emergency Telephone System Board. Actions were taken to approve an agreement for Joseph Meyers & Associates to handle tax sales, along with specific tax sale resolutions. The Board authorized an intergovernmental agreement regarding the shared services of an Information Services Assistant with the City of Charleston. Financial matters included a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office related to grant funds and the payment of county bills. Additionally, the Board approved a weed and landscape management plan for Glacier Moraine Solar and authorized the placement of an advisory referendum on the general election ballot concerning county zoning.
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The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the appointment of members to the 911 Board and the Board of Review, the certification of election judges, and the establishment of fiscal independence and transitional administrative provisions for the CECOM Emergency Telephone System Board. The board approved the 2027 holiday calendar, salary adjustments for the Public Defender and Sheriff, and the sale of property at the Coles Business Park to Coles Moultrie Electric Coop. Additionally, the board committed matching funds for a federal grant support program, awarded contracts for bituminous resurfacing and aggregate shoulder maintenance on county highways, and entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the Pleasant Grove Road District for a structure replacement project. The meeting concluded with the announcement of various board and committee appointments.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Coles County Sheriff's Office Merit Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed the termination of a lateral hire patrol deputy. New business included the announcement of the resignation of the Commission Chair effective in August. The commission also discussed the conduct of promotional interviews for correctional officer sergeant and lieutenant candidates, as well as the hiring process for new correctional officers, including background investigations and job offers. Additionally, the commission reviewed various personnel changes, including retirements, resignations, and internal promotions.
Jun 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Coles County Board Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed several key business items, including the appointment of new members to the Public Health Board. The meeting included the approval of an AirMedCare Network program, a resolution to amend the 2026 budget for the Supervisor of Assessments and the Public Defender offices, as well as discussions on a solar ordinance revision and a wind farm ordinance revision. Additionally, the board approved applications for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Levy and authorized the payment of county bills. The meeting concluded with an announcement regarding an upcoming appointment to the E.T.S.B Board.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
