Boone County Board Meeting 6/18/2026

The Boone County Board meeting held on June 18, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board approved the fiscal year 2025 audit presented by Sikich LLC, which reported a clean audit opinion and highlighted the county's strong financial position despite some minor findings. The board also authorized the sale of the Maple Crest Care Center for $1.4 million, with the closing scheduled for June 30. Additionally, the board approved a 60-month fair market value lease from Marco for the probation department at $113 per month. A significant agenda item was the adoption of the new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which combined the zoning and subdivision ordinances to modernize and simplify land use regulations. The board discussed amendments related to livestock facility setbacks and subdivision plat notes to protect existing agricultural operations. An intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Poplar Grove for bike lane improvements on Poplar Grove Road was also approved. Claims totaling approximately $2.88 million were approved with some abstentions due to conflicts of interest. The meeting concluded with scheduling adjustments and a short executive session on pending litigation.