Full Board 9-14-2026 pt. 2

The LaSalle County Board held a full board meeting on September 14, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a special use permit for a commercial solar energy facility with nine conditions, and the award of a $1,674,290 contract to JB Contracting Corporation for a four-pipe hydronic system conversion project at the county governmental complex. The board also approved a resolution supporting an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant application for streetscape improvements on Gary Street in Leonor, with an estimated project cost of $1.2 million and a county share of approximately 20%. Additionally, multiple salary increases were approved for nursing home RNs and management positions, and several health and dental insurance contracts and plans were renewed, including Blue Cross Blue Shield as the third-party administrator and Delta Dental for dental coverage. The board discussed but did not finalize a proposal to merge IT and central services departments, agreeing to continue exploring the organizational and salary implications in committee. Other actions included authorizing disposal of surplus property and approving election judge compensation increases. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next meeting and a request for an election report due to upcoming voting activities.