# Tuesday September 8 2026

Edgar County, Illinois board meeting, September 8, 2026. The board discussed not renewing the county’s hazard mitigation plan at this time: the existing plan remains in effect until September 2027, grant funding is currently unavailable, and renewal was estimated at $25,000–$30,000. Staff recommended waiting to see whether funding becomes available; participants noted that disaster public and individual assistance would remain available. The board also discussed an amended resolution authorizing bids for sale of the former jail, with a proposed requirement that the successful purchaser remove the structure at their own expense and salvage usable stone where practical. The transcript does not clearly establish whether that resolution was adopted or bids were formally authorized. A possible AT&T lease of a 60-by-60-foot site for a communications tower was also discussed, at $600 per month for the first year, subject to board approval; no approval is recorded.

The board reported that employee enrollment in HSA health insurance would take effect October 1 under an agreement with the unions, with an estimated $30,000 increase. The insurance solicitation produced one bidder, while other proposals were reportedly about twice as costly; the final premium increase was described as 11%, down from earlier estimates. Members continued discussions about a joint dispatch agreement among the county, city, and 911 entities, including a short-term contract ending November 30, but no agreement or contract award was recorded. The sheriff’s budget plans, including vehicle GPS, and building maintenance needs were identified for follow-up discussion.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 08, 2026

### Sources
- [Tuesday September 8 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AWXWwxd7Eo) - Edgar County Illinois