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- Resolution to sell surplus property (Agenda item: Resolution 25-514): Motion by Brian Curry (seconded by Brian Schneider per the record); roll call recorded and motion carries.

- AIA contract amendment/Exhibit A (Ringling Johnson Incorporated) for the McKinley project: Motion (mover: Marion Thornberry; second: Matt Ragano) subject to review and final approval by the State's Attorney's office; roll call recorded and motion carries.

- Purchase of John Deere 5075E tractor: Motion to approve purchase in the amount of $57,000 (mover Ryan Curry; second Rodney Riley); roll-call approval recorded.

- Selection and contract for Woodstock Road consultant: Qualification-based selection and contract award (Willett Hoffman) approved by roll call (item summarized in a separate article).

- IPWMAN (Public Works Mutual Aid) agreement: Motion to approve; roll-call approval recorded.

- Purchase of on-bus camera system (AngelTrax) for public transit: Approved in the amount of $38,140.50; roll-call approval recorded.

- Construction documents for the Health Department administration building (Kluber Architects): Board approved releasing the construction documents for bid; roll-call approval recorded.

- Updated owner's-representative agreement with CCS for construction oversight services: Approved by roll-call.

- Miscellaneous procurement approvals (state purchasing/IDOT-authorized buys, P-card authorization), claims approval: Claims totaling $311,937.01 were approved (with recusal noted for one board member on specific vendor claims); roll-call recorded.

For each of the above items the board recorded motions and vote tallies in the minutes. Several items were discussed briefly by staff and the board before roll-call votes. Where the record shows a procurement or contract, staff indicated follow-up steps such as final legal review, insurance/contract execution, and bid advertisement (for design/bid documents).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boone County Board Meeting 3/20/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved several contracts, equipment purchases and administrative items. This roundup lists formal motions and their outcomes recorded at the March 20 meeting.","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},6115499,"Boone County Board adopts resolution supporting local agriculture",209,540000,749000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2738556-6b13ffc28aa57b7f7d811d53da73b639&start=540&end=749","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2738556-6b13ffc28aa57b7f7d811d53da73b639/thumbnail_540000.jpg","/articles/6115499/Boone-County/Illinois/Boone-County-Board-adopts-resolution-supporting-local-agriculture","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115499-a75654a7a85b3366309a09e71f8701d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139197&Signature=fGg4Hq5ni4DleP-c-PhNLBZ6EzzdA4BQwL8JBo428w6ONMb6VIDupn1Jdr7Zx5HlJHD6TnETAQ0AVlFqqTZlR7qpAS6BzVzOlhylImcG5lcFnagSUlXCVirFt5s8S9gFNhGI8dvr~ZDKO401cvoXBdIomagIqY7ddjd5zJYi~NarE7BIR0OuIcKUjqFzDcUXWlMge53c0Fcp9~061yTF0fA5wWRKoZ--LoYK4r5YNQb~fKY022VqE3rdmQwXHwICGyXyB4ZR~aLU1wdYeXdpBh-rtfptN75xwHy4IL6K5ZMJsr4MDYpytZHip1QbxNS32-pjfAzEvaLV9~j4KD653w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone County Board unanimously adopted Boone County Board Resolution 25-512 in support of agriculture in the county during its March 20 meeting.

Chairman Carl Johnson read the resolution aloud for the record before the board voted. The resolution, which the clerk recorded as Resolution 25-512, describes the county's agricultural footprint and economic contributions, cites acreage and sales figures, and urges county support for farming practices and stewardship. After the board approved the resolution (motion by Rodney Riley, second by Mr. Rigannum as recorded), representatives from the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau addressed the board and presented a plaque as part of the Farm Bureau's \"Allies in Agriculture\" initiative.

John Mitchell, identified as president of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau board of directors, described Farm Bureau programs including an annual farm breakfast and the \"Ag in the Classroom\" education program. He told members the Farm Bureau represents roughly 1,100 farmer members and 7,000 associate members across Winnebago and Boone counties and thanked the board for unanimous support of the resolution. The board and Farm Bureau members then took a photo with the plaque.

The board's recorded action was simple: the chair asked for a motion to approve the resolution; Rodney Riley moved and the motion was seconded; the board voted \"aye\" and the chair announced the motion carried. The board did not attach funding or regulatory changes to the resolution; it is a policy statement of support.","The board unanimously adopted Resolution 25-512, a formal expression of support for agriculture in Boone County; the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau presented a plaque.",{"_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},6115503,"Boone County hires consultant for Woodstock Road corridor study; public raises farmland concerns",3253,3172000,6425000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2738556-6b13ffc28aa57b7f7d811d53da73b639&start=3172&end=6425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2738556-6b13ffc28aa57b7f7d811d53da73b639/thumbnail_3172000.jpg","/articles/6115503/Boone-County/Illinois/Boone-County-hires-consultant-for-Woodstock-Road-corridor-study-public-raises-farmland-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115503-22d244c7b1c8f9d187a5ab2ca405549f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139197&Signature=Vw8xUq05OSnGRSrRMV4el2llOUNTLnI4lgqT2aTmuGnZ4zrfKWydpiX1-Dvyv9o8fmADt5vOyrujVq4xsJKCB1iLwWQ8c2wbcXDUlFqMttnPyu~W4WkXHhBJud90SWBMDE6vOunyS2US-jbwNVRxII5DC78B7jz3PVwlwOmi-MxOc26uuS2s3PlQsdQz5Kc4j12pZghZqBo0d3CLt66m3C9TZFuI8~ZnwlJzgeEGKmHFAwWM766-JSkLbstSHJrgmSoE9GHAv0TOmAYnL6IdKULvCsBX~fVZceaFtXZHJMxAnj3fv5rut~HF7xgernuavvj1kjSeKofDG3OlegJWYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Boone County approved hiring a consultant and authorizing a contract to study options for the Woodstock Road corridor realignment, a multi-phase project that could change how Woodstock, Caledonia and other local roads connect to Highway 76.

Justin (county staff) told the board the vote authorizes a consultant to perform a corridor study and public-engagement steps required under federal funding rules. The study will evaluate multiple options, including a no-action alternative and several realignment concepts the county has discussed with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Public comments at the meeting focused on farmland impacts. Several residents with nearby fields said the draft southern Woodstock alignment would fragment productive 40-acre parcels and increase headland lengths for farm machinery, reducing efficiency and farmable acreage. Grant Anderson provided a diagram and said the Woodstock realignment would consume roughly 40 acres of land on the east McKinley parcel, while a Caledonia realignment would affect materially fewer acres. Garrett Halstead and Emily Mayo (Veil) spoke for farm families who prefer alternate alignments or asked to be included in negotiations should right-of-way or eminent-domain actions occur.

The board proceeded to a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process the county had run earlier. Two firms submitted final contracts; Willett Hoffman scored highest in the county's scoring process and (after an amendment to the selection motion) the board voted to select Willett Hoffman to perform phases 1 and 2. The board then approved the consultant contract for design and public-engagement phases.

Justin told the board federal funding (an 80% grant allocation through the Metropolitan Planning Organization / Surface Transportation Block Grant program) is available for phases 1 and 2, but stressed that approval tonight does not select a final roadway alignment or authorize property acquisition. He said work must begin promptly to be shovel-ready for construction projected in 2027 and that the corridor study will include federally required environmental reviews and public hearings.

Board members repeatedly said the corridor study aims to reduce conflict points and improve safety by reducing the number of intersections. Several members who represent rural districts emphasized they wanted the study to ensure farmland impacts are minimized and that property owners are fully consulted as the process advances.

The board recorded a roll-call approval to select the consultant (Willett Hoffman) and to contract for phases 1 and 2; the clerk recorded \"motion carries\" for both items. Staff said the next steps include corridor-level alternatives, outreach to IDOT and property owners, and follow-up board briefings once options are narrowed.","The county selected a consultant and approved a contract to study Woodstock Road realignment options after residents urged alternatives to minimize loss of productive farmland.",{"_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},6115508,"Boone County rejects ordinance to allow short-term rentals on A-1 farmland",2668,2524000,5192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2738556-6b13ffc28aa57b7f7d811d53da73b639&start=2524&end=5192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2738556-6b13ffc28aa57b7f7d811d53da73b639/thumbnail_2524000.jpg","/articles/6115508/Boone-County/Illinois/Boone-County-rejects-ordinance-to-allow-short-term-rentals-on-A-1-farmland","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115508-83c424c03ed82ceca1568be3b2b78900/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139197&Signature=kMJAQeuN8w98HkbDl~Vca4~XwdYPbtZoldiR8UizA-JUAe~lLefNViujYPhFToY4jVf9v2jgraGLphoOHb4wxZ27I0h7o3MMDMC21~OeUw2SrouZzteXMztFigV8v0gEXWTyw7~PEmqSx6mGaG1KF0UZfjkJA92C3Bz51wodCLaXSglU~xcabG9pWyhI8PBpy5505Ryy4LS1JN8w3QEtBitfv4fiHgjQLlt07G8uHziThXorUKjxA1-6oqwWPIHpjlFywoGyms26MzimEF6t08Z1cPWcZOOo3raUKBnkiacqtLSpLk1qkfKEyj3fogiCOQJpBqkxcNrTuA3~0jKHJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone County Board on March 20 declined to adopt a zoning text amendment that would have allowed short-term rentals (whole-house guest accommodations) in the county's A-1 agricultural district subject to a licensing program.

Supporters said a permit-and-license approach would let property owners earn incidental income and keep tourist dollars in Boone County. Opponents warned the county lacked finalized licensing rules and that the change could open farmland to unanticipated uses.

The amendment began as Ordinance 25-06, drafted to add a short-term rental definition and make the use permitted in the A-1 district \"subject to license.\" Board member Tom Wahlberg moved to amend the ordinance to include a 5-acre minimum eligibility threshold (the amended draft was called ORD 25-06a). That amendment passed on a voice vote and the board moved to consider the amended ordinance.

During public comment, residents who farm or own property near the planned Woodstock/Caledonia realignment spoke about farming efficiency and the impact of new road corridors; several neighbors of the applicant presented written support for a specific proposed rental on North Boone School Road. Applicant Derek Winkelman and his attorney, Jim Hirsch, told the board the proposed rental was consistent with the county's rural character and that neighbors had not complained about past stays.

Board members debated at length whether to approve the text change before a licensing ordinance (the county's proposed license draft resides in board documents). Supporters argued the text change is a narrow allowance (A-1 only, and only parcels five acres and larger) and that no license could be issued until licensing rules were adopted. Dissenting members, including longtime board member David Wiltsie, said they were uncomfortable permitting a use before final license procedures were in place.

On the final roll-call vote the motion to adopt the amended ordinance failed. Recorded votes during the roll call (as read into the record) were: David Wiltsie: no; Bridal Curry: yes; Melissa Patterson: yes; Tom Wahlberg: yes; Matt Ragano: no; Dana Logsdon: no; Marion Thornberry: no; Carl Johnson: yes; Rodney Riley: no; Josh Shoemaker: yes; Brian Schneider: no. The board chair declared the motion failed.

The board and staff discussed next steps: if members want to revisit the matter, the county could prepare a licensing ordinance first and then propose a zoning text amendment later. Staff advised that the proposed zoning text would have limited geographic effect (A-1 parcels of five acres or more) and that licensing language in draft form was available for board review.

The applicant and several board members said they would continue to work with staff on licensing language and conditions if the board asks staff to develop them for later consideration.

The board also heard procedural clarifications from the county attorney and staff that existing short-term rentals operating without permits would remain ineligible for a license until licensing provisions are enacted and that license suspensions could be written to take effect during a due-process hearing.

The vote ended the ordinance effort on March 20; staff and some members said they would return with licensing drafts or a revised text amendment if requested.","After hours of public comment and debate, the Boone County Board voted down a proposed zoning text amendment that would have allowed licensed short-term rentals on agricultural A-1 parcels of five acres or greater.","actionData","errors"]

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