February Board Packet and Announcements

Today, I received the board packet for our regular Tazewell County Board Meeting to be held on February 25, 2015.  It, along with the February Accounts Payables, are available under the "Board Packets" tab on this blog.

Going forward, I will use these posts before our meetings to also share any announcements or updates.

1) Enbridge Pipeline Update

I recently received this Project Update from Enbridge related to the Flanagan South Pipeline.  According to the company, the nearly 600 mile pipeline (including a significant length in Tazewell County) is now operational, delivering petroleum from Pontiac, Illinois, (the Flanagan Terminal) to the company's Cushing Terminal in Oklahoma.  Should you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me or Enbridge's Project Team at flanagansouth@enbridge.com or 1.877.797.2650.

2) Illinois Counties Association Scholarships

Tazewell County is a member of the Illinois Counties Association (ICA).  I received notification that the ICA will be awarding academic scholarships throughout the state to students who wish to pursue higher education during the 2015-16 academic year.  For details or to apply online, visit the ICA's website.  The deadline to submit an application is April 30, 2015.

New Addition to the Blog

At the request of several constituents, I am adding a new page ("Board Packets") to my blog that will give you direct access to the Board Packets we receive for our monthly meetings. While there are times that the Board will not take final action on materials contained in the packet (for various reasons), I want to share what I get with you.

We typically receive the packet a few days before the meeting, and I will do my best to get them posted to the blog as soon thereafter as possible.

Please let me know if you ever have any questions or comments on anything you see in a packet.

January 2015

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!  With the new year upon us, the monthly meetings of the Tazewell County Board have begun...

The January 28, 2015, meeting of the Tazewell County Board started with the wonderful tradition of handing out service awards to our dedicated teammates from our many county departments.  From 5 to 35(+) year awards, it was a great opportunity for all of us in attendance to listen, honor, and congratulate our friends who work tirelessly for all of us.  I would like to again thank all of them for what they do.

In terms of action items, the County Board approved (among other things):

1) Intergovernmental agreements with numerous cities and villages for Animal and Rabies Control Services;

2) Lease renewal agreements with numerous tenants in the Monge Building; and

3) Numerous appointments to local and area agencies, including the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission.

If there are any issues or concerns you would like to see us consider or address at future board meetings, please let me know.