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- Allow Mr. David Wiltsie to appear electronically (special meeting): Motion by Brian Schneider; second by Marian Thornberry. Outcome: Approved (voice/roll call as recorded).

- Approve agenda as presented (special meeting): Motion by Ryan Curry; second by Matt Ragano. Outcome: Approved.

- Approve consent order resolving Curry North Solar v. County of Boone, Case No. 2024‑MR‑07: Motion by Marian Thornberry; second by Brian Schneider. Outcome: Approved by roll call (majority yes). Court retains jurisdiction to enforce agreement.

- Adjourn special meeting: Motion by Marian Thornberry; second by Matt Ragano. Outcome: Approved.

Committee of the Whole / Administration session actions

- Allow Mr. Wiltsie to join electronically (Committee of the Whole): Motion by Brian Schneider; second by Ryan Curry. Outcome: Approved.

- Motion to amend the agenda to add a veterinary/rodeos discussion (item 9.9): Motion by Marian Thornberry; second by Matt Ragano. Outcome: Motion failed (roll call recorded several No votes).

- Approve agenda as presented (Committee of the Whole): Outcome: Approved.

- Approve claims in the amount of $448,581.71: Motion by Ray Larson; second by Brian Schneider. Outcome: Approved by roll call.

- Receive the Unified Development Ordinance recommendations report for review (presentation by SiteLine Planning): No formal vote; informational presentation and direction to board members to review report.

- Land‑cash impact fee moratorium: Board directed staff to draft ordinance language to extend the current moratorium for one year and to publish a Feb. 20 public hearing; board members reserved right to amend that language at the full board meeting. Outcome: Direction to staff (no final legislative vote).

- Approve replat RP012025129 (combine lots 337 and 338 into a single lot subject to drainage easement actions): Motion by Ray Larson; second by Brian Schneider. Outcome: Approved.

- Approve Boone County ADA Transition Plan: Motion by Ray Larson; second by Josh Shoemaker. Outcome: Approved.

- Receive Region 1 Planning Council draft Boone County Traffic Safety Action Plan and open a 30‑day public comment period: Motion by Ray Larson; second by Rodney Riley. Outcome: Approved; 30‑day comment period to follow.

- Approve purchase of Unit Carriers AF50 forklift from Equipment Depot in the amount of $32,903.22: Motion by Brian Schneider; second by Rodney Riley. Outcome: Approved (voice vote). Procurement paperwork to follow.

- Adjourn committee meeting: Motion by Rodney Riley; second by Brian Schneider. Outcome: Approved. Meeting adjourned.

Why it matters: The approvals cover routine county operations (claims, procurement, ADA compliance), planning processes (UDO review and traffic safety plan comment period), and a legal settlement that resolves pending litigation. The land‑cash moratorium remains under active consideration with a public hearing scheduled.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boone County Special Board Meeting/COTW-Administration 2/6/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a series of administrative and procurement items, approved a legal settlement, accepted planning documents for public comment, and directed staff on the land‑cash moratorium. Key approvals included claims, a replat, an ADA transition plan, a traffic safety plan public comment period, and purchase of a forklift.","taxTitle","Boone County, Illinois","taxId",57613,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6345009,"Boone County sheriff honors detectives after investigation leads to drug‑induced homicide charges",86,2013000,2099000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249942-a9774a96d411e5881538ce303b162086&start=2013&end=2099","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249942-a9774a96d411e5881538ce303b162086/thumbnail_2013000.jpg","/articles/6345009/Boone-County/Illinois/Boone-County-sheriff-honors-detectives-after-investigation-leads-to-druginduced-homicide-charges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345009-4596874ce625bf39c440c488808668a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065202&Signature=gI-kRLpA8aIOi8s-mucj1V-4HyrIXxM9Kz3ko1UcmYltHpDKo39ijQ1-Ng0yZdeED4YAqpsvdLXukyGBFJYR3azoOlfTEY6nGCyuDtFagsPEp74rzMR7Z3MNOMTlAl83TXo1L7MDUhCBjuaBpl2wS5v4K16VVtdOXfS86TAi0lTq7gweLmyFhzwU5az-U9Hm8BvkRK7fUkXPJX3hP-eVLyW~IEc9rQAYaexgEBpXqw4zej5MI0aqF9-cdHhg4pR7~5kG~cZGU5Aav1le5K940z0UntpQnKw4I09k-QaYp~OpTf~2D2onRO7FWf2Ta6ZAS-439C7c4MvX2NZU7VQWFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone County sheriff’s office recognized members of its detective unit Thursday for work on a drug‑related homicide investigation that resulted in felony charges, county officials said.

Sheriff David Wolsey (identified in roll call earlier in the meeting) commended Sergeant Dan Riley, Detective Tim Fleming and Detective Keith Van Acker for “outstanding investigation skills” that led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with a death on July 25, 2024. The sheriff said an autopsy determined the victim died of a drug overdose and the investigative team developed a suspect in Rockford. The case was forwarded to the state’s attorney, which approved charges of one count of drug‑induced homicide (class X felony) and one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (class 2 felony).

Wolsey presented merit pins and praised the detectives’ leadership and work ethic, saying the case was “a direct result in the outstanding investigation skills along with the outstanding work ethic” of the detectives and of Sergeant Riley’s supervision. Detective remarks at the podium thanked colleagues and praised teamwork; the sheriff also acknowledged assistance from the community and the state’s attorney’s office.

Board members asked whether the person charged is in custody; the sheriff confirmed the suspect “is in the jail.” No further details about the defendant were discussed at the meeting because the case is pending, the state’s attorney said elsewhere in the session.

Why it matters: felony charges including drug‑induced homicide are serious criminal allegations and the arrest follows multi‑month investigative work. The sheriff emphasized community safety and interagency cooperation in the unit’s work.

What happens next: charges were approved by the state’s attorney and the suspect remains in custody; the state’s attorney and sheriff will proceed through the court process on the pending case.","Sheriff presented merit awards to detectives Dan Riley, Tim Fleming and Keith Van Acker for an investigation that led to drug‑induced homicide and unlawful delivery charges; the suspect is in custody, the sheriff said.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6345014,"Boone County board approves consent order to resolve Curry North Solar lawsuit (Case No. 2024‑MR‑07)",83,657000,740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249942-a9774a96d411e5881538ce303b162086&start=657&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249942-a9774a96d411e5881538ce303b162086/thumbnail_657000.jpg","/articles/6345014/Boone-County/Illinois/Boone-County-board-approves-consent-order-to-resolve-Curry-North-Solar-lawsuit-Case-No-2024MR07","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345014-616c56ad002c0f9cc495b7b4326c6ce3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065202&Signature=TJfB1acciHB8bgzeKhcU4qKODn~cBwzbfHdn9-HSK8uDlVNhVCzc6b6qwpei1pP4ton~D9vi0kR5TLePgrYJT6Q8EghQzbcCGUQPTO3to1WVJCzFKKi3NMG6q4AgN4sKC8XzJtu6ltrpjti9I--ps4c7cUy5uXgfqs6OCLwAdCK-bScB3bCMuIsBE0Hff5Fnm1a9WdjqAgSFK-xVqKJO~v9w7XrnvnqfolPQCMDd-REjF6FUtWMVATQ~hbqeEecee5TyGK8E3MK95luu7x1yhMJ~t6998kWxPPrkmePbeDt~onECfcmSZsLtEFXYYy198nDH4NXIWQyMBz-NdHYjEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone County Board approved a consent order Thursday to resolve litigation brought by Curry North Solar against the county (Boone County case No. 2024‑MR‑07), the county’s state’s attorney told the board.

The county’s state’s attorney explained the consent order “memorializes the steps that have happened in this case and will resolve the case that’s pending in court,” describing it as a document that recounts the history of the special‑use application, the board’s recent action, and provides for dismissal of the case while leaving the court with jurisdiction to enforce the agreement.

Board member Marion Thornberry moved approval of the consent order; Brian Schneider seconded. After questions from members about whether the agreement fully resolved outstanding issues, the state’s attorney said the case “would be put to rest as long as both parties fulfill their obligations under the agreement.” The board approved the consent order by roll call; multiple board members recorded “aye.”

Why it matters: the consent order settles pending litigation tied to a recent special‑use approval for a solar project, removing an active court case that could otherwise continue to consume county legal resources and potentially affect permitting and project timelines.

What happens next: per the agreement, the court retains jurisdiction to enforce the order; the county will monitor compliance and the case will be dismissed after obligations are met.

Vote record: the roll call vote recorded “aye” votes from the majority of present board members (names recorded in the minutes). No further legal steps were announced at the meeting.","The Boone County Board approved a consent order that resolves Curry North Solar v. County of Boone (2024‑MR‑07); the agreement memorializes the special‑use history and provides for dismissal with court jurisdiction retained to enforce the deal.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6345018,"Consultant outlines recommended approach for Boone County Unified Development Ordinance",817,4113000,4930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249942-a9774a96d411e5881538ce303b162086&start=4113&end=4930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249942-a9774a96d411e5881538ce303b162086/thumbnail_4113000.jpg","/articles/6345018/Boone-County/Illinois/Consultant-outlines-recommended-approach-for-Boone-County-Unified-Development-Ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345018-b4a6f046b2b391f6a4cd6d33d130c05c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065202&Signature=bamZSheGz-xEXG1mttvMCKniYUF7a3o7ioYszUdc1PNaNXLigluGQj-kOEJOrB6ZzrmWWryPxeHsKdH-hCNEtKsONkGlKMpw79c-fM2A48cmfO9BEEG-n8MHfbdRurhEs8TrrOKgVXgqd-RB6oIGPMuHfLnN4litmL6YfV1zX8PAIUmrQbCt1RGBD~uy8CqMGE1LybFa3Y-Wn7LAgEUwxsgSjCpzuiRGY-paWXOoPb7EqLsfoJpY0OC-PGpTVHyvjXQ3U~m6q1OsM1rXgrIDNKj~-jMYwlGolntySEVmHDLsyEcng~R0krZOkzFbaayVMgV8Vd7zCvNE8cZ37ogY0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jake Side, founding principal of SiteLine Planning and Zoning, presented an overview of a recommendations report for Boone County’s Unified Development Ordinance on Thursday, saying the county’s zoning and subdivision rules—currently from 2008 and 2001 respectively—need modernization and clearer organization.

Side told the board the UDO project will combine zoning and subdivision regulations, emphasize charts and illustrations to make standards easier to read, and preserve community features while updating technical standards. “We want to update the ordinance to make it easier to understand,” he said, adding that the new code should reduce legal jargon and rely on tables and illustrations so “the average resident or property owner can read and understand what's in it.”

SiteLine reviewed existing zoning and subdivision ordinances, county GIS and land‑use maps, and ten hours of recorded meetings. The firm has met the project task force multiple times, held public outreach events (including county fair tabling and a visit to local high‑school civics classes) and plans a roughly 12‑month timeline. Side said drafting of the UDO regulations is the next phase; the county will review the recommendations in February and March and the consultants expect to begin drafting in late February or early March.

Key recommended changes in the report include consolidating several business and industrial zoning districts into simpler, broader districts, reorganizing administrative procedures and approvals, and placing use regulations, parking, landscaping and sign standards in clearer, illustrated chapters. Side emphasized the UDO “implements the existing plan” and is intended to be a living document to be updated regularly.

What happens next: staff and the project task force will review the recommendations report; consultants expect to return to the board on Feb. 20 with follow‑up information and to begin drafting the UDO text thereafter. Public review and adoption will follow in late spring/summer once draft regulations are prepared.

No formal vote was required for the presentation; board members were encouraged to review the report and contact staff or the consultant with questions in advance of the Feb. 20 meeting.","SiteLine Planning presented a 30‑page recommendations report describing how Boone County’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) will be structured, timeline for drafting, and public‑outreach plan; county staff and task force will review and return to the board for next steps during February and March.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":103,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6345023,"Boone County board hears pleas to extend land‑cash impact fee moratorium; staff to draft one‑year extension language",3663,1267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249942-a9774a96d411e5881538ce303b162086&start=1267&end=4930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249942-a9774a96d411e5881538ce303b162086/thumbnail_1267000.jpg","/articles/6345023/Boone-County/Illinois/Boone-County-board-hears-pleas-to-extend-landcash-impact-fee-moratorium-staff-to-draft-oneyear-extension-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345023-851c25a8844bfac4aee659d63367046c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771065202&Signature=ODTAW6MRKn~BfjGt3CefPkxXKUuPocBUIUw5TXzrHJ2VOs2X~92-SNbJU4GkdejXNcyMwy9xO1QhE7G6uD~bJTZHT67xVnJp6lQIJ~xRNMmkg1PP48MLe8dF9iaiZv2jt0gQKMOoFFG7kT7LeumLCkLxBUzhuyl8-sOGJ8Xk0yQlUFtl-Om~6xD88Wo0ZBbD~jdRVHw1IIEhMJOJeyzpA39G3MrLtXYaJJrRuSZPZJOYfSyhdiw3X3GF5u8GelFGP4BMGDbRRY88BiLHej-vkppwsWoVKIeN7j9N7MunlwUafCyKn2VxmDxz9jFjQ4UIfUc9tQWXotUdGsokeyFoBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several local housing and public‑service groups urged the Boone County Board on Thursday to extend a moratorium on the county’s land‑cash impact fee, and the board asked staff to draft language for a one‑year extension and to schedule a public hearing.

Neely Erickson, government affairs director for Illinois Realtors, told the board she and allied real‑estate groups “are here…in support of extending the land cash impact fee moratorium in Boone County for 2 years.” Erickson cited rising home prices, low inventory and a “severe jobs‑housing imbalance” in the county.

The board also heard from Connor Brown, CEO of the Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors, who said new construction brings substantially more long‑term tax revenue than a one‑time impact fee and urged measures that make new homebuilding more feasible. Josh Sage, executive director of the Boone County Conservation District, appearing with the district 100 superintendent and the Belvidere Park District executive director, asked for a one‑year renewal “with the adoption of the new unified development ordinance” to let the county complete zoning and plan updates before reconsidering fees.

Board members split over the correct course. Several members, including County Board member David Wiltsie, supported a two‑year extension to allow development and permitting timelines to play out. Others argued the moratorium should be abolished now and reinstated only if rapid growth resumes. After discussion the chair and staff agreed to forward language for a one‑year extension and to publish a public hearing for Feb. 20; board members reserved the right to amend that recommendation at the full board meeting.

Why it matters: land‑cash impact fees are a one‑time charge on new subdivisions intended to compensate taxing districts for additional infrastructure or land needs triggered by development. Supporters of the moratorium say it preserves affordability and encourages homebuilding when housing inventory is low; opponents say the fees are a tool for managing growth that may be needed if development accelerates.

What happens next: staff will prepare ordinance language reflecting the one‑year extension and publish notice for a Feb. 20 public hearing. The county board can amend the proposed extension at that meeting and will accept public comment before taking a final vote.

Public comment and board debate in the committee meeting showed the issue remains politically and economically contested: proponents emphasized leveraging modest fee revenues to support schools, parks and conservation land purchases; opponents said current volumes of new construction are too small to justify collecting the fee and warned a fee would deter homebuilding.

No final ordinance vote took place Thursday; the board’s direction was procedural — to draft and notice a one‑year extension — not a legislative adoption.","After public testimony from realtors and local taxing bodies, the Boone County Board directed staff to prepare ordinance language for a one‑year extension of the land‑cash impact fee moratorium and to publish a public hearing for Feb. 20. Board members debated two‑ and zero‑year alternatives but did not vote on a final ordinance tonight.","actionData","errors"]

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