Kevin Cripps

The meeting, designated for the Law Enforcement Committee and the Closed Personnel/Labor Relations Committee, involved the Chairman calling the meeting to order and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The primary substantive item on the agenda was a motion to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters related to the Marion County ESDA. Following the closed session, a motion was anticipated regarding possible actions taken concerning Marion County ESDA Personnel. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The meeting included a closed session for the Sub-Committee ESDA/911 to discuss personnel matters. Following the closed session, the committee was scheduled to address possible actions related to Marion County ESDA Personnel before adjourning.

The special board meeting agenda included recognition of guests wishing to address the board, specifically concerning the LiXle Egypt Golf Cars owner and responses to the Marion County Assessment Study. The County & Community Committee report contained a resolution to confirm the construction and operation of USS Wright Solar LLC as a Prior Non-Conforming Use in Marion County. The agenda also specified a motion to enter a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters, with potential actions regarding the Marion County Supervisor of Assessments and Marion County Animal Control Administrator following the closed session.

The agenda for the Personnel/Labor Relations Committee meeting primarily included a discussion and potential action item regarding the IMRF Pension Conflict with the Laborer's Contract. The meeting structure also allowed for recognition of guests and individuals wishing to address the committee, followed by a motion to enter into a closed session.

The annual budget for Marion County, Illinois, was discussed, covering the fiscal period from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026. Key areas of focus included general fund revenues and expenses, sheriff's office income, states attorney income, probation reimbursements, and public defender salary reimbursements. Discussions also covered treasurer's copy fees, circuit clerk income, jail inmate phone system income, ESDA contributions, and state salary reimbursement for the supervisor of assessments. Budget allocations were made for various departments including the sheriff, states attorney, probation services, public defender, treasurer, county clerk, circuit clerk, jail, ESDA, and county supervisor of assessment.