Administrative Committee Meeting - Monday, June 8, 2026

The Effingham County Administrative Committee meeting on June 8, 2026, included discussions on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key procurement matters involved the approval of a $2,000 allocation from the county hotel/motel tax fund to support the Dedric Fourth of July celebration, exceeding the original budget by $500. The committee also approved a salary increase for the assistant public defender from approximately $100,788 to $120,000, noting that the increase would be covered by existing state grants and not require new appropriations. Additionally, the committee discussed adjusting the salary for the Public Transportation Emergency Communications Officer (PECOM) to $2,500 per month due to expanded responsibilities across six counties, with funding expected to come from grants. The committee reviewed and approved an updated agreement with Central Illinois Public Transportation, including increased insurance coverage to $5 million. Appointments to the Board of Health and Housing Authority were also forwarded to the full board for approval. The meeting included a discussion on the need for a moratorium on cryptocurrency mines and data centers, highlighting the county's current lack of zoning authority to regulate such developments and the potential environmental and infrastructure impacts. Finally, the committee noted the need to replace the roof at the 901 West Virginia building, with the project anticipated to be included in the FY 2026 capital improvements budget.