Regular Board Mtg. November 10, 2026

At the November 10, 2026, regular meeting of the Williamson County Board in Marion, Illinois, the board approved insurance renewals. The county’s ICRMT coverage was reported to have increased about 9.5%, largely due to workers’ compensation claims and rising property rates. The board did not pursue an option costing an additional $26,680 to reduce the wind-and-hail deductible, with the broker recommending the county instead review its self-insurance reserves. The board also approved the separate Obsidian excess-liability proposal; the stated premium was $459,000. The board approved a continuation of an Energy Track solar-related item, though details were unclear in the transcript. A part-time assistant state’s attorney contract was presented at $80 per hour, paid monthly, with a term through December 1, 2027, and automatic annual renewals; the transcript does not clearly capture the final vote on that contract.

The board approved an ordinance establishing 35-mph speed zones on Strawberry Road and a second road identified during discussion as Grand Avenue (the transcript’s initial wording is inconsistent). Proposed changes to reserve policies and the budget were deferred for further review and possible action at the November 20 meeting. A request for $2,000 for an office budget was discussed, but no approval was recorded; commissioners suggested capital or software funding might address the request. Maintenance staff discussed hiring, lighting upgrades, and other facility work, but no related purchase approvals were recorded. Public comments raised concerns about a previously discussed Shawnee National Forest contract and requested a family connection center; neither prompted a procurement decision at this meeting.