Union County Board Meeting 08.14.2026

The Union County Board meeting held on August 14, 2026, covered several procurement and infrastructure topics. The board approved multiple building permits for new homes, sheds, and pole barns, emphasizing a new policy to ensure building permits are obtained before construction begins. They renewed an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Anna for communication and dispatch services. A significant agenda item was the approval of a local agency engineering services agreement for a full bridge replacement on Friendship School Road, moving beyond initial culvert plans. The board also discussed pursuing a USDA community facilities grant to fund construction of a garage and salt dome, which would require local matching funds from the county's building fund. Additionally, the meeting included updates on regional infrastructure projects and community activities, as well as concerns about state-level mental health service reductions. No votes were taken on the grant application, but authorization to apply was discussed.