Iroquois County Board met March 10.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVE AGENDA
V. APPROVE MINUTES
A. Recessed Session February 10, 2026
VI. APPROVE PAYROLL
VII. CHAIRMAN COMMENTS- Resolutions to Congratulate
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IX. OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION REPORTS
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. . PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
1. Minutes from the March 3, 2026 Tax/Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting
a. Motion to approve the conditional use application for USS Satrailes Solar LLC to construct and operate a commercial solar energy facility of approximately 3.20 MW on 19.9 acres on PIN 36-32-300-009 near Loda
b. Motion to approve the USS Satrailes Solar LLC variance application for relief from section VII.K.3 of the Iroquois County commercial solar energy facility ordinance requiring a living buffer surrounding the entirety of the facility
c. Motion to approve the conditional use permit application for USS Venus Solar LLC to construct and operate a commercial solar energy facility of approximately 1.992 MW on 12.9 acres on PIN 05-35-200-009 near Papineau
d. Motion to approve for the USS Venus Solar LLC variance application for relief from section VII.K.3 of the Iroquois County Commercial Solar Energy Facility ordinance requiring a living buffer surrounding the entirety of the
e. Motion to approve the plat of subdivision and variance requests proposed by Clifton Propco subject to a formal easement granted to the northerly property all to bring the property into compliance with Illinois Plat Act
2. Discussion and Action regarding USS Satrailes Solar LLC’s conditional use permit application to construct and operate a commercial solar energy facility of approximately 3.320 MW on 19.9 acres on PIN 36-32-300-009
3. Discussion and Action regarding USS Satrailes Solar LLC’s variance application for relief from Section VII.K.3 of the Iroquois County Commercial Solar Energy Facility Ordinance requiring a living buffer surrounding the entirety of the facility
4. Discussion and Action regarding USS Venus Solar LLC’s conditional use permit application to construct and operate a commercial solar energy facility of approximately 1.992 MW on 12.9 acres on PIN 05-35-200-009
5. Discussion and Action regarding USS Venus Solar LLC’s variance application for relief from Section VII.K.3 of the Iroquois County Commercial Solar Energy Facility Ordinance requiring a living buffer surrounding the entirety of the facility
B. MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
1. Minutes from the March 2, 2026 Management Services Committee Meeting
a. Motion to approve the accepted bid of Walker Place in the amount of $385/ acre for a three-year contract to include the fertilizer bill for fertilizer applied in the fall of 2025
2. Discussion, Correction, and Action on 2026 County Farm Lease Agreement Language
3. Discussion and Final Action on 2026 County Farm Lease Agreement and Bid from the March 2, 2026 Management Services Committee meeting
C. FINANCE/IT/TAX COMMITTEE
1. Minutes from the March 2, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting
D. HEALTH COMMITTEE
1. Minutes from the March 3, 2026 Health Committee Meeting
a. Motion to approve the ordinance for microchipping and the Iroquois County Animal Control fees
E. JUDICIAL & PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Minutes from the March 4, 2026 Judicial & Public Safety Committee Meeting
F. TRANSPORTATION & HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
1. Minutes from the March 2, 2026 County Highway Letting
a. Motion to approve the bids from the March 2, 2026 Letting
2.Minutes from the March 5, 2026 Transportation and Highway Committee Meeting
G. POLICY & PROCEDURE COMMITTEE
1. Minutes from the March 5, 2026 Policy & Procedure Committee Meeting
a. Motion to approve to add to the Iroquois County Meeting Room Use and Administration Building Access Policy that use of the County’s electronic equipment in the boardroom is not permitted
2. Discussion and Action on the Resolution Authorizing Participation as a Member in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual AID System Response Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Establishment of Mutual AID Intergovernmental Service Agreement
XI. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS
Drainage Commissioner:
1. David Behrends of 1725 E 3800 N Rd, Cabery, IL as Drainage Commissioner of Bergan, Goodman, & Taylor Drainage District, for term to expire the first Tuesday of September, 2028
Drainage District Resignation:
1. David Bruens has resigned as Drainage Commissioner of the Mud Creek Outlet Drainage District (#94) effective December 31, 2025.
Frie Protection District:
1. Kim Nakaerts of 905 E 2900 North Rd, Clifton, IL as Trustee of the Chebanse Fire Protection District, for term to expire the first Monday of May, 2029.
2. Amanda Bard of 300 W Lincoln Ave, Iroquois, IL as Trustee of the Concord Fire Protection District, for term to expire the first Monday of May, 2029.
3. Jeffery Thomas of 1348 N 640 E Rd, Onarga, IL as Drainage Commissioner of Onarga Ridgeland No. 1 Drainage District, for term to expire the first
Tuesday of September, 2028
XII. APPROVE CLAIMS
XIII. OLD BUSINESS
XIV. NEW BUSINESS
XV. ADJOURNMENT
THE NEXT COUNTY BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD IN WATSEKA, ILLINOIS ON April 14, 2026 AT 9 A.M.
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