Shannon R. Bradley

The board reviewed and accepted the financial report for the county, approved the payment of general, road, and bridge bills, and received updates from the County Engineer regarding several bridge replacement and infrastructure design projects. The meeting included discussions on emergency management activities, including the designation of a tornado shelter at the courthouse and equipment upgrades for the EMA and fire departments. Furthermore, the board approved resolutions regarding state tax credit programs, established a workplace safety program, selected an employee air medical plan, and authorized various budget amendments and payments for professional services and equipment, including bookkeeping guidance and coroner vehicle radio upgrades.

The Gallatin County Board meeting included discussions and approvals of the financial report, allocation of tribal funds for a copy machine, payment of bills, and the County Engineer salary resolution. An intergovernmental agreement between the County of Gallatin and the City of Shawneetown was approved. Appointments were made to the Southern 14 Workforce Development and the Rides Mass Transit Board. The board approved the removal and addition of signatories to county bank accounts, the Sheriff's Department Body Camera Policy, the County Board Meeting Calendar for 2025, and the Gallatin County Trustee Resolutions. A one-time bonus was approved for all county employees.

The agenda focuses on the review of county and highway bills, alongside old business concerning county highway operations and the 2026 maintenance resolution. New business items involve EMA updates, multiple resolutions regarding the sale of county-held parcels, participation in the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust election, the purchase of a new commercial vertical platform lift, and preliminary preparations for the fiscal year 2027 budget. The meeting also includes an executive session to address matters related to pending litigation, collective negotiation, personnel, and real estate.

The regular meeting of the County Board covered several key agenda items in New Business. Discussions included accepting the Financial Report for the month ending December 31, 2025, which detailed fund balances, receipts, and expenditures. The Board approved payments for general bills and Road and Bridge bills. Additionally, the Board approved Southwind Sun LLC's Green Energy Permit Application and a two-year building permit extension. A $100.00 Contingency request for Coroner Dues and Subscriptions was approved. Actions were taken to approve the conveyance and quitclaim of a specific deed parcel to Big Bay 4 LLC, and to approve adding Meranda to all County Clerk Accounts. A motion regarding the Southern Illinois Workforce Board was also carried.

The meeting included the presentation of the County Treasurer's Financial Report for November 2025, which was subsequently accepted. The County Board approved general bills, Road and Bridge bills, and addressed public comments, including a request for donations for the Spirit of Shawneetown. In Old Business, the County Engineer provided updates on the Peabody Haul Road Bridge Replacement form and presented three resolutions related to Motor Fuel Tax Funds: matching funds for the Shawneetown New Haven Road shoulder improvement project, appointing the County Engineer jointly with Hardin County, and appropriating Motor Fuel Funds for the County Engineer Salary for 2026. In New Business, the board approved the 2026 Courthouse Holiday Schedule and amended the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule to consistently meet on the 18th of the month. Further actions included approving personnel changes by removing an account signatory and adding a new one, approving the new signatory as the Authorizing Agent for IMRF and approving her County Clerk Bond. Additionally, appointments were confirmed for several Drainage Districts: Cypress, Pond, Rocky Branch, and Union. Finally, two Gallatin County Trustee Resolutions were approved.