October Board Meeting and Latest County News

On October 28, the Tazewell County Board took numerous actions, including:

1) the approval of various contracts (e.g., Tri-County Regional Planning contract);

2) an amendment to the Cincinnati Township zoning map;

3) setting the County Engineer's salary; 

4) reappointing the Supervisor of Assessments; and

5) accepting the resignation of the Public Defender (and we certainly want to thank Mr. Bernardi for his many years of service to the County and wish him well on his retirement starting in January).

After the meeting, the Board held its final budget hearing, and approved tax levy ordinances for the following amounts:

1) $4,171,600.00 for the General County Fund;

2) $1,779,750.00 for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund purposes;

3) $1,756.150.00 for the County Highway Fund;

4) $793,100.00 for the County Bridge Fund;

5) $571,650.00 for the Developmental Disabilities Fund;

6) $659,200.00 for County Highway Matching Tax purposes;

7) $890,950.00 for the County Health Fund;

8) $1,095,250.00 for the Liability and Risk Management Fund;

9) $953,500.00 for Social Security Contributions;

10) $211,150.00 for Veterans Assistance Purposes; and

11) $157,000.00 for University of Illinois Extension Purposes.

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In other County news:

* The Board shared its concerns for and the impact on the citizens of Tazewell County in light of developments at the Mitsubishi plant and announced cuts at Caterpillar facilities. If you are impacted by these developments, the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council has set up www.StayGP.org to help you discover options for future career moves in our area.

* The Tazewell County Auction (of surplus items) was held on October 31.  The auction brought in $14,890.00.  After expenses, the total profit for the County was $9,731.85.

* If you read this before November 11, I have also attached the National Weather Service Briefing put out this morning and shared to us by our director of Emergency Management, Dawn Cook.