Committee of the Whole Meeting - Finance
Apr 9, 2026
The lede
- Committee considered multiple action items including a $4,186.99 courthouse change order and public transportation grant agreements
- Discussion items included County Clerk and Treasurer salary adjustments, Health Department fee structure updates, and employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- County Board per diem compensation remained under discussion as old business
- Executive session planned to address litigation, collective bargaining, personnel matters, and real estate transactions
Attendance & housekeeping
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Decisions & votes (each with vote count and notable discussion or dissent)
Based on the agenda only, the following items were scheduled for action votes:
- Approval of Agenda - Standard procedural motion
- Courthouse Change Order #21 - $4,186.99 from Scandroli Construction
- Ordinance 26-10 - Public Transportation Applicant Ordinance
- Resolution 26-08 - Authorizing execution and amendment of Section 5311 Grant Agreement
- Acceptance of Special Warranty - Details in attachment
- Purchase of Service Agreement - Between Boone County and Senior Connections for public transportation operations for State Fiscal Year 2027
Vote counts and discussion details not available from agenda alone.
Discussion items (no vote)
- County Clerk and Treasurer Salaries - Review of elected officials’ salaries with comparables and proposed 2027-2030 compensation for County Clerk
- Health Department Septic Code Update - Revisions to Chapter 66 (Sewers and Sewage Disposal)
- Health Department Fee Analysis - Proposed fee adjustments for environmental health services, food inspections, and septic system permits
- Employee Health Insurance - Plan year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with Blue Cross Blue Shield, including employee contribution rates and HRA details
- County Board Per Diem (Old Business) - Ongoing discussion of County Board and Chairman compensation options
Public comment
The meeting allowed for public comment with a 30-minute time limit. Public comment slips were available online, and accommodations were available by contacting the Administration Office at 815-547-4770.
Specific comments not available from agenda alone.
Notable moments (anything colorful, tense, or unusual)
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