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Mike relayed that Circuit Clerk Amy Johnson indicated the AYC grant decision would be known during the week of the meeting. Staff also noted that some federal emergency-management grant programs are temporarily frozen.

Stacy reported “nothing new to report” for probation. The sheriff summarized notable February incidents and said staffing levels looked good; no specific incidents were read into the record beyond a reference to a Super Bowl–Sunday event and routine items noted in the sheriff’s written report.

Mr. Boonstra reported collections totals: $11,553.81 for January and $13,541.66 for February. He said the office switched from Harris & Harris to Paycor about five months ago and that Paycor’s handling of collections has been satisfactory.

Votes at a glance
- Acceptance of minutes from last month: no corrections were offered and the minutes \"stand as submitted\" (outcome: approved, mover: not specified, second: not specified).
- Motion to adjourn: moved by Keane, seconded by Mike (outcome: approved; vote: all in favor voiced \"aye\").

Ending: No additional business was recorded and the committee adjourned after the motion; no other formal actions were taken during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lee County Public Safety and Court Services Committee Meeting - 03/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee received updates on an AYC grant decision timeline, probation, sheriff incidents and staffing, and county collections; minutes were allowed to stand and the committee adjourned on a motion.","taxTitle","Lee County, Illinois","taxId",58219,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288062,"Harmon Township discusses tornado siren replacement and compatibility; cost estimated $1,000–$1,500",344,541000,885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2545113-520c678fb278c213bf276cdba37f9e5a&start=541&end=885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2545113-520c678fb278c213bf276cdba37f9e5a/thumbnail_541000.jpg","/articles/6288062/Lee-County/Illinois/Harmon-Township-discusses-tornado-siren-replacement-and-compatibility-cost-estimated-10001500","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288062-e7735a972223bde4e21cb3ac7137e9f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1776042044&Signature=YkXis4LMDvj7SIwasipT1cYXfWG0otf-fXCED7mhmcXWWOKp~~VWI5db1aE~ULxubBqilFPse8G7DirF87yehvdwMqBf4PqNYhr91GdyByuVO5nrepZRi8HJjeVKHabe3XXYc3C9L9tlEljtONZm9zftgniSmllGyoWLbi4frz29vJ9JwpXFIKCSn6DZNM4Hsgf41dZ2hw8XgalO8rMtwOcM56BFYVlUh5P7HOkcLzjiaxjpIFBF39pBEQ8ibdO0VmyAD0batVIUb3N8VXyHjZ1W8vZIbVaB7ILi9Xg7G-2v6-4N7r258LA2QA6mB1ICTItg5LxHMDCjVamBbvYNVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Harmon Township described a discussion about installing a remote tornado-warning system and asked for county assistance coordinating the work and funding.

Melanie told the Public Safety Committee that a local contractor who installed Amboy’s remote system estimated a new remote for the township would cost about $1,000 to $1,500. She said the age and compatibility of the township’s existing siren are unknown, and the siren is mounted on a water tower that will be removed and replaced as part of a new well and water tower project; the siren will need relocation within the next two years.

Melanie said she obtained the vendor name (a Braniff company based near Chicago) and plans to set a meeting with the vendor, Amboy’s fire chief, and county participants after May 1 to inspect the siren and discuss compatibility. She said Harmon Township does not yet have a full list of who is financially responsible for the work and that local volunteers and officials intend to “pitch in” to help ensure community safety.

County participants noted that FEMA emergency management funding for some programs is temporarily frozen, but EMA director Kevin Lally (whose name was provided during the meeting) had suggested alternative ideas and would be contacted when he returns from vacation. Melanie said she searched for emergency grants she was given links to but could not find active grant programs specifically for the tornado damage.

Ending: Committee members encouraged Harmon Township to coordinate with county emergency management staff and Amboy officials and to schedule the vendor/site inspection after May 1; no county funding commitment was recorded.","Harmon Township representatives asked Lee County Public Safety Committee for help coordinating a tornado warning system upgrade; staff and fire officials will meet vendors after May 1 to check compatibility and siting because the existing siren is attached to a water tower due to be replaced.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288066,"Lee County staff meet with developer on Lee Center School redevelopment, Strong Communities grant IGA discussed",171,334000,505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2545113-520c678fb278c213bf276cdba37f9e5a&start=334&end=505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2545113-520c678fb278c213bf276cdba37f9e5a/thumbnail_334000.jpg","/articles/6288066/Lee-County/Illinois/Lee-County-staff-meet-with-developer-on-Lee-Center-School-redevelopment-Strong-Communities-grant-IGA-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288066-9a276ef28ecf072db909d0588da1e9e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1776042044&Signature=Bk4RlCQ-~Ss6IMgxRZJQOvEtZ7qOS22wgi1mIZvvJg~Nh-6bln10ay~Pv5cmsaP4Rd~MXz~6oYRvyffObXZywL57~cE~8RNOp6Ti4tXzC9v-oubyHbXvFGIv8crCPvBRhWeifbnAow6bDXZVTzrniYucwVK73mQQv72WdDJ-W2wDeuRYEnCNH0n~TnGmRDvxgVF8LqzTjvTW1x01YW1CcZ1gDl2X0k9MfhYd2Oqtg-5UQaO38FKResRiuHoZFaCTf~~k8njEUWrf08RoRVnUmtakWgpuDi1Z1NpxRSiJ9cHPsjYg~OwvpvKP5G92tFr6VcaQgmuBMmzvdzP~YYrOLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lee County staff told the Public Safety Committee that a developer has advanced plans to convert the former Lee Center School into housing, with roughly 20 units planned in two phases and an initial phase of about 8 to 10 units.

The comment came from Jerry, who updated the committee on abandoned-property work and redevelopment outreach. He said the developer and an architect walked the site and will return with formal drawings to present to the committee and the County Board.

The redevelopment is tied to a Strong Communities grant administered through the state. Jerry said the county is drafting an intergovernmental agreement, or IGA, with the City of Amboy after meeting with Amboy’s attorney; he also said the City of Dixon has identified two or three properties for the same grant. The county has “until November to get these funds expended,” Jerry said, and staff are moving quickly to obligate the money.

Jerry said the developer plans to complete a first phase of about 8–10 units, rent those units, then carry out exterior remodeling and waterproofing and build additional units in a second phase. He described the project as “great progress” and said the developer hopes to begin remodeling by the end of the year.

County staff said that if funds remain unallocated in a few months, they will identify properties in unincorporated Lee County for the grant dollars. Jerry named ASA Sasser and Amboy’s attorney as participants in IGA discussions but did not give a developer name during the update.

Ending: County staff asked the committee to expect a future presentation when the developer’s drawings are more finalized; no formal vote or commitment of county dollars was recorded on the item.","County staff said a developer plans about 20 housing units at the former Lee Center School in two phases and county staff are negotiating an intergovernmental agreement with Amboy and Dixon to use Strong Communities grant funds before a November spending deadline.","actionData","errors"]

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Lee County Public Safety Committee hears monthly reports; minutes accepted and meeting adjourned

Harmon Township discusses tornado siren replacement and compatibility; cost estimated $1,000–$1,500

Lee County staff meet with developer on Lee Center School redevelopment, Strong Communities grant IGA discussed