Finance Committee 8/5/26

The McLean County Illinois Finance Committee met on August 5, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of a resolution allowing the sheriff's office to temporarily exceed its full-time employee allotment to manage upcoming retirements and staffing transitions. The committee also approved a production agreement with Master's Touch LLC for printing assessment notices, following a formal bidding process that resulted in cost savings and introduced an option for voluntary electronic notices to taxpayers. Additionally, an emergency appropriation ordinance was approved to support animal services due to a large intake of cats, funded by a charitable trust. The county treasurer presented monthly financial reports and briefed the committee on significant changes to the property tax code affecting tax sale procedures and potential liabilities, with further actions anticipated in September. The committee also approved amendments to the county's general compensation plan for non-union employees to clarify salary adjustment processes and provide department heads with more flexibility in addressing staffing needs. No other procurement contracts or capital projects were discussed during the meeting.