8 6 2026 Policy & Procedure Committee Meeting

The Iroquois County Board held a Policy & Procedure Committee meeting on August 6, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. The committee reviewed emergency management grant submissions, budget preparations including staffing plans, and ongoing capital projects such as courthouse repairs and equipment purchases. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the county's tax sale process, with a detailed presentation by Joseph B. Meer Associates regarding transitioning tax sale handling to the county trustee to improve compliance and reduce liability. The board considered adopting a resolution to authorize the trustee to manage tax sales for 2026, which was supported to allow evaluation of the new process over the coming year. Additionally, the committee approved opening a surplus equity fund related to the new tax process and discussed purchasing new chairs for the county board room, allocating budget funds for these acquisitions. Other agenda items included appointments to zoning boards, renewable energy project conditions, and updates on transportation and animal control services. No direct contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but several budget allocations and policy decisions with procurement implications were addressed.