Advisory Committtee for the Administration of the Enterprise Zone Enterprise Zone
Apr 9, 2026
The lede
- The Advisory Committee for Administration of the Enterprise Zone met to discuss the enterprise zone renewal process and potential amendments.
- Key discussion topics included geographical boundaries, local incentives (residential incentives and property tax abatements), and committee membership.
- The committee approved minutes from their previous meeting held three years prior (April 13, 2023).
- The interlocal and management agreement was reviewed, including the rotating chairmanship schedule among participating jurisdictions.
Attendance & housekeeping
The meeting was held at 11:00 a.m. at the Boone County Administration Building, County Boardroom, 1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL. The advisory committee represents Boone County, City of Belvidere, Village of Capron, and Village of Poplar Grove. Specific attendance details were not provided in the agenda materials.
Decisions & votes
Motion to approve April 13, 2023 Meeting Minutes Vote count and outcome not available from agenda materials. This represented approval of minutes from the committee’s previous meeting held approximately three years earlier.
Approval of Agenda Vote count and outcome not available from agenda materials.
Discussion items (no vote)
Enterprise Zone Process & Timeline for Amendments and/or Renewal The committee discussed the procedural requirements and timeline for either amending the existing enterprise zone or pursuing its renewal.
Geographical Boundaries The committee discussed the current geographical boundaries of the enterprise zone.
Local Incentives (Residential Incentives & Property Tax Abatements) The committee reviewed local incentive options including residential incentives and property tax abatement programs available within the enterprise zone.
Advisory Committee Membership The composition and membership of the advisory committee was discussed.
Interlocal and Management Agreement The committee reviewed the interlocal agreement governing the enterprise zone. The current chairmanship rotation schedule shows: County Board Chair (Dec 2022-Nov 2023 and Dec 2026-Nov 2027), Mayor of Belvidere (Dec 2023-Nov 2024), President of Poplar Grove (Dec 2024-Nov 2025), and President of Capron (Dec 2025-Nov 2026).
Public comment
A public comment period was provided on the agenda. Specific comments were not documented in the agenda materials.
Notable moments
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