Livingston County Board Meeting 11-12-2026

At its November 12, 2026 meeting, the Livingston County Board adopted the FY 2027 annual budget appropriations ordinance and approved tax-levy ordinances, including levies for mental health and developmental disabilities and the Southeast Livingston County ambulance service fund. The Highway Committee reported an engineering resolution and an appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the 2027 County Highway General program; the board approved the highway items. The consent agenda included approval of bills, with no total provided, and appointments to the County Board of Health. No specific total for the county budget or highway appropriation was stated in the transcript.

The board approved a data center ordinance after it passed regional planning and Zoning Board of Appeals review. It rejected Illinois Cement Company’s quarry special-use application in a 9–9 tie; discussion focused on potential effects on nearby properties, wells, roads, and residents, as well as the limits on county authority to require fees or private agreements. The board also considered an RPIL Solar 19 zoning case, but the transcript does not clearly establish the outcome. In IT, staff reported seeking temporary licensing to test a product before purchase; the stated five-year licensing cost was $8,000, with integration targeted by year-end. The committee also discussed replacing Frontier phone lines with VoIP service; no purchasing decision or cost was reported.