Union County Board Meeting 09.25.2026

The Union County Board meeting held on September 25, 2026, covered a variety of topics including committee reports, building permits, and approval of raffle licenses. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of building permits for a parcel at 2200 Friendship School Road and the renewal of the Illinois County Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) for FY2027. The board reviewed changes to insurance deductibles and discussed potential increases in tort funds to offset higher wind and hail deductibles. They also considered the possibility of increasing excess liability limits for law enforcement due to rising claims costs. Additionally, the board approved the list of election judges for the 2026-2028 election cycle and discussed early voting turnout. A memorandum of understanding for shared stewardship with the USDA was mentioned but tabled due to lack of information. Motions to approve bills, licenses, and election judges were passed unanimously.