The Edwards County Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, November 5, at the Edwards County Courthouse in Albion, with a public hearing on a proposed county tax levy increase scheduled ahead of the regular meeting.
The public hearing will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the commissioners’ regular meeting at 9 a.m.
Among the major items on the agenda is the renewal of the county’s Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance coverage for 2027, along with consideration of changing the county and employee premium contribution split to 75/25.
Commissioners are also scheduled to consider approval of the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget and establish the holiday and regular meeting schedule for 2027.
Several highway department matters will be considered, including a County Federal Aid Matching Tax Fund resolution, a Motor Fuel Tax resolution concerning the county engineer’s salary, and a resolution involving county maintenance materials.
The Circuit Clerk’s Office will present a resolution establishing civil fees, criminal assessments, and traffic assessments.
Commissioners will also consider a request involving West Salem Illinois Dynamics LLC, now known as Nexamp, concerning approval to begin construction on the Krajec property.
Additional reports and discussions are scheduled involving the Sheriff’s Department, County Health Office, County Treasurer, landfill operations, and emergency medical services.
The agenda also includes an executive session concerning potential Freedom of Information Act litigation.
Commissioners will consider approval of minutes from previous budget, regular, and special meetings, along with payment of county claims.
Again, the Edwards County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed levy increase at 8:30 Thursday morning, with the regular board meeting beginning at 9 a.m. at the Edwards County Courthouse in Albion.