Lee County, Illinois

Last published on Feb 21, 2025 08:40 AM CST

Lee County Board Meeting

Feb 20, 2025 06:00 PM CST

Old Lee County Courthouse, Third Floor Boardroom, 112 E. 2nd. St, Dixon, IL 61021

Remote Meeting

I.
Call to Order:
II.
Pledge of Allegiance:
III.
Invocation - Pastor Mike Worrell - Grace Point Church
IV.
Roll Call:
V.
Announcements:
A.
Please mute or turn off cell phones
B.
Matthew Frye - 25 Year Acknowledgment - Lee County Sheriff's Office
VI.
Approval of Board Minutes: January 23, 2025 Regular County Board Meeting
2025.01.23 County Board Minutes
VII.
Resolution: Appointment of Christopher Norberg to Fill Vacancy in County Board District 1
2025.02.19 District 1 Vacancy Shippert filled by Norberg
A.
Clerk Petersen gives Oath of Office to Mr. Norberg
VIII.
Monthly Resolutions: Joseph Meyer Resolutions - None
IX.
Zoning and Planning
A.
Monthly Report and Minutes
1.
Monthly Report
Zoning 2025.02.11 Committee Report (002)
B.
Petitions Going To the Zoning Board of Appeals: 1 Petition
1.
Petition No. 25-P-1638 by Craig A. and Christine Kessel, as owners of certain property PIN #02-15-19-200-004 known as 859 Morgan Rd Amboy IL
Petition - Special Use 25-P-1638
C.
Petitions Going To the Planning Commission: 1 Petition
1.
Petition No. 25-PC-78 by the Lee County Zoning Administrator, was filed in which Petitioner seeks to amend the text of Title 10: ZONING REGULATIONS of the LC Code of Ordinances to replace ZBA with Zoning Hearing
Petition 25-PC-78
D.
Petitions Coming From the Zoning Board of Appeals: 4 Petitions
1.
Resolution: Petition No. 24-P-1632 by Jeffrey A. Lewis as owner of certain property as PIN #07-02-17-252-015, known as 763 Forest Park Dr. Dixon
Resolution 24-P-1632 Lewis Variation
2.
Resolution: Petition No. 24-P-1635 by Jake R. Kastner as owner of certain properties as PIN's #07-02-34-300-0017, 018, 022 and 035 located on the south side of Stony Point Road
Resolution 24-P-1635 Kastner Map Amendment
3.
Resolution: Petition No. 25-P-1636 by Kevin J. and Shelly L. Rod as owner of certain property as PIN #05-17-05-100-007 known as 2506 Shaw Rd, West Brooklyn
Resolution 25-P-1636 Rod SUP (Farmers Market)
4.
Resolution: Petition No. 25-P-1637 by Kevin J. and Shelly L. Rod as owner of certain property as PIN #05-17-05-100-007 known as 2506 Shaw Rd, West Brooklyn
Resolution 25-P-1637 Rod SUP (Farm Machinery Repair & Service)
E.
Petitions Coming From the Planning Commission: 1 Petition
1.
Ordinance: Petition No. 25-PC-77 by the LC Engineer, was filed in which Petitioner seeks to amend the text of Title 11: SUBDIVISION, FLOOD CONTROL & STORM WATER MGMT, Chapter 4: STORM WATER MGMT, of the LC Code of Ord. (hold over)
Resolution 25-PC-77 Text Amendment
X.
Administrator Monthly Update and Board Member Comments
XI.
Public Comments:
A.
Items on the agenda - visitors allowed 10 minutes
B.
Items not on the agenda - visitors allowed 5 minutes
XII.
County Organization Presentations/Updates:
A.
Karla Belzar - University of Illinois County Extension Director - Quarterly Report and Updates
Illinois Extension - Quarterly Report - Lee County 2.2025
XIII.
Reports of Standing Committees:
A.
County Services Committee: Jack Skrogstad, Chair
1.
2025.02.11 County Services Committee Meeting Minutes with DH Reports
2025.02.11 County Services Committee Meeting Minutes w DH Reports
B.
Public Safety and Court Services Committee: Mike Koppien, Chair
1.
2025.02.11 Public Safety and Court Services Committee Meeting Minutes with DH Reports
2025.02.11 Public Safety and Court Services Committee Meeting Minutes w DH Reports
2.
Probation Report
Probation Board Report 2 - 2025
C.
Facilities and Maintenance Committee: Tom Wilson, Chair
1.
2025.02.11 Facilities and Maintenance Committee Meeting Minutes with DH Report
2025.02.11 Facilities and Maintenance Committee Meeting Minutes w DH Report
D.
Claims Committee: Mike Zeman, Chair
1.
2025.01.22 Claims Committee Meeting Minutes
2025.01.22 Lee County Claims Committee Minutes
2.
2025.02.05 Claims Committee Meeting Minutes
2025.02.05 Lee County Claims Committee Minutes
E.
Finance Committee: Jim Schielein, Chair
1.
2025.02.13 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes with Reports
2025.02.13 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes w Reports
F.
Executive Committee: Bob Olson, Chair
1.
2025.02.13 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
2025.02.13 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
XIV.
Reports of Other Committees or Appointments
A.
Board of Health: Katie White, Liaison
B.
911 Board: Keane Hudson, Liaison
C.
Tri-County Opportunities Council: Reed Akre, Liaison
Tri-County Board Minutes January 28, 2025
D.
Blackhawk Hills Regional Council/Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone
E.
Lee County Industrial Development Association (LCIDA): Reed Akre, Liaison
F.
Counties of Illinois Risk Management (CIRMA): Mike Zeman
G.
United Counties Council of Illinois (UCCI): Tom Kitson. Liaison
UCCI Minutes from January 27, 2025
H.
Illinois Association of County Board Members (IACBM): Mike Koppien
XV.
Unfinished Business: None
XVI.
New Business:
A.
Resolution: Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Perry Road CIR/HMA Section Number 23-00356-00-RS
Joint Funding Agreement Perry CIR
B.
Perry Road Improvement Appropriation Resolution 23-00356-00-RS
Perry Road Improvement Appropriation Resolution 23-00356-00-RS
C.
Resolution: Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction for Brooklyn Road Bridge Replacement Section Number 22-00351-00 BR
Joint Funding Agreement Brooklyn Rd BR
D.
Brooklyn Road Bridge Replacement Appropriation Resolution 22-00351-00-BR
Brooklyn Road Bridge Replacement Appropriation Resolution 22-00351-00 BR
E.
Resolution: Amending Animal Control Fees and Fines
RES Amending AC Fees & Fines - DRAFT
F.
Resolution: Regarding Opposition to Senate Bill 1192
RESOLUTION REGARDING OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 1192
XVII.
Appointments:
A.
Resolution: Appointment of Terry Zinke as Weed Control Superintendent
Resolution Appointing Weed Control Superintendent
B.
Resolution: Appointment of Walter Kant to the Maple Grove Drainage District
Kant, Walter 2025 RES Maple Grove Drainage District
C.
Resolution: Appointing Amy Palmer as an Alternate to the Lee County Regional Planning Commission
RES Planning Alternate Appt A Palmer 2025
XVIII.
Executive Session
XIX.
Approval of County Officers Reports/Quarterly Treasurer's Report
A.
Circuit Clerk Reports
Circuit Clerk January 2025
B.
County Clerk Report
2025.01 January County Clerk Report
XX.
Approval of Monthly Revenue Report, Claims Paid, Claims Paid in Vacation, and Payroll Paid (Roll Call Vote)
A.
Monthly Revenue Report
2025 01 Board Revenue
B.
Claims Paid and Claims Paid in Vacation
2025 01 Board AP
C.
Employee Compensation Report
2025 01 Board Payroll
XXI.
Approval of Board Member Mileage and Per Diem
Per Diem Reconciliation for January 2024 Meetings for payout in March 2025
XXII.
Motion to Adjourn: