05072026 P&P Committee Meeting

The Iroquois County Board held a P&P Committee meeting on May 7, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of an engineering agreement for bridge repairs with a cost of $26,584, and discussions about hiring an assistant engineer specializing in drainage. The committee also reviewed claims paid from motor fuel gas taxes and discussed the need for inspectors for upcoming renewable energy projects. Additionally, the board addressed solid waste management planning, including the submission and public comment process for the county's waste management plan, and considered compensation for work related to the plan's development. The meeting also covered contract and vendor updates related to public safety, emergency management, and animal control, including the pending final contract with the University of Illinois for low-cost spay and neuter services. A resolution to amend the county meeting schedule was approved, and the committee prepared for upcoming bids on electricity procurement to be voted on by the full county board. No new renewable energy projects were approved during this meeting, but future projects were noted to be in the pipeline.