wednesday april 8 2026

The Edgar County Illinois Board held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved claims against the county and county board member claims, and passed resolutions including the reappointment of the county engineer and adjustments to salary schedules for county officials to align with state regulations. A significant procurement discussion involved approving a contract with Paycom for managing health insurance and COBRA administration for approximately 150 county employees, with a setup fee of $650 and ongoing costs of $130 per payroll. The board also authorized advertising for bids to sell the Edgar County Jail property and to solicit bids for ambulance services in Special Service District Area Number Two, aiming to align contract terms and encourage competitive bidding. Additionally, committee assignments were approved, including an audit committee focused on personnel compliance. Other topics included updates on county infrastructure projects, grant awards for public health programs, and ongoing challenges with insurance coverage for county employees. The meeting concluded with a closed session on personnel matters and discussions regarding oversight and legal guidance related to county operations.