Marion County

The agenda for the meeting included the review of bills for February 2026 and several resolutions for action. Key resolutions involved a Letter of Understanding regarding Section (28.29-2) RS-1 for Marion County, and Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreements for Race Track Road and Gesell Road. Further actions included appropriating funds for the County Engineer's Salary, an engineering agreement with Gonzalez Companies, LLC for the replacement of Structure #061-3011 (Skillet Fork Bridge), and the approval of County and Township 2026 Aggregate Bids. Discussions were also scheduled regarding MFT Theft by Chicago Transit and the Capital Improvement Plan for the Marion County Highway Department Facility and Equipment, specifically concerning the County Motor Fuel Tax Account.

The joint meeting of the Personnel/Labor Relations and Law Enforcement Committees included a recognition of guests wishing to address the committee, specifically the Marion County Coroner regarding a new vehicle purchase. The committee agenda included reviews of bills for February 2026. A closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters, with subsequent action regarding Marion County ESDA personnel possible upon returning to open session.

The agenda for the meeting included recognition of guests, specifically Luke Eastin, the SCIRPDC Executive Director, to discuss the Marion County Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant (HMP) and related services agreement. Financial information regarding Illinois Department of Revenue distributions for 2026 and 2025 was presented. The Board addressed recommendations for appointments to the Old Covenanter Cemetery Association. The Veterans Assistance Commission section covered the introduction of the new Commissioner and discussions on payroll, benefits, office services, and website information location. Standing committee reports included Finance, which reviewed and brought forth resolutions for delinquent tax sales and the State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor Agreement; Building & Historical, covering updates on the Law Library and Grant Funding; Law Enforcement, including reports from the Sheriff and Coroner (with a new vehicle purchase discussion) and the 911/ESDA sub-committee's review of an Everbridge Renewal Contract. The County and Community committee addressed reports from Animal Control, potential changes to the Animal Control Memorial/Donation Fund, and solar project discussions. The Road and Bridge Committee agenda included several resolutions related to engineering services agreements, bid approvals for aggregate, and an invoice for tree removal. The Liquor Committee had an item regarding a new owner for Rambo's Lucky Day Slots, LLC.

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.