Stephenson County IL Public Works Committee Meeting 11-5-26

The Stephenson County Board Public Works Committee met on November 5, 2026. The committee approved claims totaling $136,242.36. Highway staff reported that the department remained on budget, while noting that a Cedarville Road project’s $117,000 expense is fully grant-funded and reimbursable. The committee also reviewed the 2027 capital program: approximately $8 million in funding is anticipated, compared with a typical annual program of about $6 million. Two planned bridge construction projects were deferred because of high estimates and the need to fund engineering first; staff are pursuing federal bridge funding and expect additional information before year-end.

The committee approved a Phase 1 engineering contract for a bridge project with Hudson Engineering for $125,000, with funding described as 80% township program, 10% township, and 10% county. The project is being advanced through a two-phase process to qualify for federal funding. Highway work reported included road and culvert repairs, bridge work, and other maintenance. The committee also approved a speed-study recommendation to post Sunset Drive at 40 mph, subject to full Board approval. Animal Control reported donations and shelter needs, but no related procurement award was identified.