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Key actions included:
- Resolution 25-13: Authorized the county board chairman to enter joint purchasing agreements for the rock salt contract covering calendar years 2025–2026 and to execute related documents. The measure passed by roll call (all ayes).

- Resolution 25-14: Approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Streeter to include city streets in the county’s 2025 seal-coat program. The city will pay about $1,500 for its share and a $90 engineering fee to the county.

- Resolution 25-15: Appropriated supplemental motor fuel funds in the amount of $188,284.44 to cover cost increases for removal and replacement of an existing bridge structure on County Highway 9 (structure work includes removal and replacement with a concrete box culvert). Staff explained the increase reflected post-2021 cost escalation during construction in 2024.

- Resolution 25-16: Designated North 280 Third Road (from East Thirteenth Road to County Highway 34 in Ottawa Township) as a Class 2 truck route (80,000-pound limit) and authorized the board chairman to enter a Truck Access Route Program (TARP) agreement with Illinois DOT for reimbursement. The county said Ottawa Township received award funds last summer and the agreement formalizes the reimbursement.

- Resolution 25-17: Authorized a professional services agreement with Hutchinson Engineering, Inc. for engineering services on County Highway 302 (latex-modified concrete overlay and structural repairs) with a not-to-exceed engineering fee of $83,189; staff said the overlay and repairs are intended to extend the deck life roughly 40 years.

- Resolution 25-18: Entered an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Earlville to include about $62,000 of city streets in the county’s 2025 cape-seal program; the county will charge a $37 engineering fee to the city.

County staff and highway committee members explained the projects and financial terms during the highway committee presentation. All measures passed on recorded roll calls with the votes read into the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Full Board 4-10-2025 pt. 2","oneSentenceSummary","LaSalle County on April 10 approved multiple County Highway resolutions covering joint salt purchasing, intergovernmental seal-coat and cape-seal agreements, an appropriation for a bridge replacement, a truck-route designation and a bridge engineering contract.","taxTitle","LaSalle County, Illinois","taxId",59330,"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},6079952,"County board approves lot split and caretaker residence special uses for local properties",481,657000,1138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953363-bc1be593a1f139efeecdd4c650895f35&start=657&end=1138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953363-bc1be593a1f139efeecdd4c650895f35/thumbnail_657000.jpg","/articles/6079952/LaSalle-County/Illinois/County-board-approves-lot-split-and-caretaker-residence-special-uses-for-local-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079952-8b122a4ade711839604265742d9b4a8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182207&Signature=OxOoqfJ49cQ6MVUBOFP-gTBK9br~ChKX9BOWxB-zf-s595XCbULgswepRhHacC~apPUPBDnH-BNzcm~mmZuXqYOIuWzQ2ZCQ-sbEzUYZRBcTJIE52cRKVS14jCaTAmOSUmCw5MsDuVdUtjdnJRET72l72xbsDOjzsRHjOARaY0Mo8A14uUdY8djRAk6865Xb-Daq7oOgGp33iGi6L2hyEL2pDuCSKG8zxjArGUW5ODekkOeFy78gaZpeYD1o8SRqDaQue3-MD6P2wRTHfyo0gkdtXhSKzBc0n~JXuyy31xPBw6skdtxO-cFZCNP~iEL4dsCWeIv8wAT3C3A1CwIDfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LaSalle County approved two land-use special-use petitions during its April 10 meeting.

Petition 25-06 (Joshua and Mallory Martin) requested a special use to split a tract in an A-1 agricultural district into two lots of less than 35 acres (a 13-acre and a 14.865-acre lot) at North 40420 First Road in Mission Township. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval by a 5–1 vote. The county board moved, seconded and approved the petition; the chair called for the ayes and declared the motion carried.

Petition 25-07 (Beckett Outdoors LLC / Daniel Beckett) sought a special use to add a caretaker residence at an existing campground (Ayers Landing Campground) at 3494 East 2080 Ninth Road in Wedron, in an A-1 zoning district. The petitioner intends to construct a residence to support continuing operation of the family business; the ZBA recommended approval 5–1. Discussion noted a zoning-board-member concern that the existing mobile home might be removed in the future, but no binding condition was added. The county board approved the petition by voice vote.

Both actions were read into the record, and county staff indicated the ZBA recommendation and the special-use findings were included in the ordinance language read during the meeting.","The LaSalle County Board approved two zoning special-use petitions: a lot split for Joshua and Mallory Martin (25-06) to create two lots under 35 acres, and a caretaker residence for Ayers Landing Campground (25-07); both petitions were recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and carried with board approval.",{"_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},6079957,"LaSalle County board urges state to restore local control over wind and solar siting",886,3954000,4840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953363-bc1be593a1f139efeecdd4c650895f35&start=3954&end=4840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953363-bc1be593a1f139efeecdd4c650895f35/thumbnail_3954000.jpg","/articles/6079957/LaSalle-County/Illinois/LaSalle-County-board-urges-state-to-restore-local-control-over-wind-and-solar-siting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079957-5eac72a3607d7c96569f126e2cf48ef7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182207&Signature=AKzJLxv0hhN5sM6kMQCleoi0FlWwvXXbVjAYxfahTZhG2555vVHDlA4HmSG4RJYUyoMWK6PnmU9YNRkU0JsZWWjXa3ur31BXR4vW~8wyDYf2KPk2C5veDVTNGdY9gIG53hxlrpmQ9stz5jzzZi5KFCsYp3hPzecpdcztPSnj7lKdyCMHnH~Kwf52dx~Oxd4ctRGQhKpOUN08TDRWJ3T~TXIkpNcs0ICciEbhEawvrqasoGNQwL432BF0mdIBNJIJhSQ09vv84ucHmUxn3tmaFe~p5dlLGu-Nukmd0~sSlaY0eDEanvdMwsm~ds0AkRZG0~kS1bFgHSn1Gxa~AksJ-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LaSalle County’s board approved a resolution on April 10 asking the Illinois General Assembly to repeal Public Act 102-1123, the 2023 law that changed how counties regulate the siting of wind and solar energy facilities.

The resolution notes that the 2023 law (adopted during a lame-duck session) amended portions of the Illinois Counties Code and restricted county zoning authority over renewable projects. The board’s resolution says the statutory changes reduced certain setbacks (for example, a stated change from a prior 500-foot setback for nonparticipating properties to a 150-foot setback), shortened the county decision timeline from 45 days to 30 days for some applications, and removed local factors that counties had previously considered — including local land-evaluation/site-assessment (Lisa) scores, use of local building trades, agrivoltaics and preferences for domestically manufactured panels.

Speakers argued the resolution is intended to restore the “right to have a voice” for local residents and to give county officials authority to add conditions that protect neighbors and farmland. Supporters pointed to the county’s 2023 comprehensive plan that emphasizes preserving prime farmland and to continuing increases in expected project lifespans (board discussion cited typical lease terms of 20–35 years and noted modern service lives are longer).

Opponents of an absolute prohibition on renewable projects argued board members should not vote against projects “just because” they are solar; several members emphasized property-owner rights and the role of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board debate included references to discussions with state legislators and a staff draft prepared by county counsel.

The roll-call vote on the resolution was 21 ayes, 5 nays; the board chair directed that certified copies be mailed to the governor, legislative leaders and LaSalle County’s state delegation.

The resolution requests repeal and replacement of the cited public act and directs county staff to send copies to state officials and LaSalle County’s state representatives and senators. The resolution itself does not change county ordinances; it is a formal request to the state legislature.","The county board passed a resolution asking the Illinois General Assembly to repeal Public Act 102-1123 (the 2023 change limiting county siting authority for wind and solar), citing reduced setbacks and loss of local control; vote was 21–5 in favor of the resolution.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":80,"_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":73,"_74":73},6079962,"LaSalle County approves 5-megawatt South Ottawa solar facility with vegetative screening conditions",1377,2515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953363-bc1be593a1f139efeecdd4c650895f35&start=1138&end=2515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953363-bc1be593a1f139efeecdd4c650895f35/thumbnail_1138000.jpg","/articles/6079962/LaSalle-County/Illinois/LaSalle-County-approves-5-megawatt-South-Ottawa-solar-facility-with-vegetative-screening-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079962-757f7e337eb11bea63f67caed573669c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182207&Signature=dRwoV7f6vQ4AiUjFRJFeBK~7fXlDgWZ41YzxAvKS-aQGW2xdADw7D7bniZL9VcfpiovNE7fgKhBcUf6FjY1XCkYajkkTCO0GTU09c9GFXm7V-r~OZ9Yzl~0j0KCPkO~R2pyyHHjlI7QBFTjnqtU9F0Snh4GDqFGizWGDNuLx78BRRyb1PwatdwSMm4yHREBgJZNP~~hx04j5HTbunNnAo-Y6bJrhMATpi6qkwL8lzomOD~IF4tm-RDGyCP9B65fjAOwsLlpnr-CZTOjgr6GlA-Q0xBH7R2JAHn3tEvW4RvRw8bLQ1x~dSGhg-llWDiAxHPWwXhZPxJKjHW5fldrlng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The LaSalle County Board on April 10 approved a special-use permit for a proposed 5-megawatt commercial solar energy facility on North 270 Third Road in South Ottawa Township, after adding conditions intended to screen the project from a nearby subdivision.

The board voted to grant petition 25-08 filed by Martin 3 Ventures LLC / South Ottawa Township Solar LLC, adopting the LaSalle Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation and six conditions for approval, including compliance with Illinois Department of Natural Resources and LaSalle County Soil and Water Conservation District recommendations; posting maintenance contact signage; vegetative maintenance and weed control during construction and operation; and submission of a full vegetative management plan before issuance of a building permit. The board amended the proposed vegetative screening condition to require two staggered rows of native evergreen plantings with minimum planted heights of 7 feet in the northeast corner and 5 feet elsewhere along the perimeter.

County planning staff described the project as a 5-megawatt commercial facility with a combined Lisa (land evaluation/site assessment) score of about 177.96 (site assessment 85, land evaluation 92.96). The petition had unanimous approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals, subject to the conditions.

Board members asked about screening, site location and road agreements for access and maintenance. Staff said a road agreement would be required prior to issuance of building permits and noted the statutory framework for county standards for solar energy facilities. Members also discussed decommissioning and bonding: staff said the county retains decommissioning language and that operators typically post bonds or other financial assurances and that decommissioning would be required if the facility ceased operation.

Several commissioners raised policy and planning concerns: some said they worry about loss of agricultural land and proximity to parks and subdivisions; others stressed property-owner rights and noted leases commonly run 20–35 years and can be renewed. The sponsor emphasized the conditions added to the permit were intended to reduce visual impacts on nearby residents.

The roll-call vote recorded 18 ayes, 7 nays and 1 abstention; the board declared the motion carried.

Votes at a glance: petition 25-08 special-use (Martin 3 Ventures LLC / South Ottawa Township Solar LLC) — approved (18 ayes, 7 nays, 1 abstention).

The board’s approval includes required pre-construction submittals (vegetative management plan) and typical county requirements for maintenance, screening and road agreements; staff said those conditions must be satisfied before a building permit is issued. The county also retains decommissioning requirements and will hold performance assurances in the Treasurer’s Office.

The petition and conditions were read into the record during the Land Use portion of the meeting and appear in the county’s ordinance language for special uses. The board’s action does not itself construct the facility; it authorizes a special use subject to compliance with the listed conditions and applicable state statute.","The LaSalle County Board approved a special-use permit for a 5-megawatt commercial solar facility in South Ottawa Township with conditions requiring vegetative screening, weed control, a vegetative management plan and a decommissioning/road agreement; vote was 18–7 with 1 abstention.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079944,"Board sends coroner mutual-aid agreement back to finance committee after cost concerns",829,4859000,5688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953363-bc1be593a1f139efeecdd4c650895f35&start=4859&end=5688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953363-bc1be593a1f139efeecdd4c650895f35/thumbnail_4859000.jpg","/articles/6079944/LaSalle-County/Illinois/Board-sends-coroner-mutual-aid-agreement-back-to-finance-committee-after-cost-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079944-fdff2ed73e6bcddb288a38631c1434ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182207&Signature=BT22ysQXKUcSu~xR-Bfsg5WqateS1UYFfGmdcpsEFppt7TXXY0c-7mzNR6esq2PgZh-NuDCyLSKt8AZXw17BhyeVFgSqJ-ZfpanSgO-m4MmsHOCoXo-KabwY0lo7HhM3HSEFBb2WiwDGmFtHeaRfsimOt8qDzDz0eAKVqdOxOMePLCkrsyO5ExrebqkHYXTvlNwawQceK6ZAoPE5w~3MSYzYR~djq8~smfkL~MUsIZqfLdyeQA053JE9A7ftFWtJxTEBrRcwX45DPUAJv-ic04TeOzhIVgAoTn2iZz8V6hn22ce1NtTkTYWbkXjKZPWlcF7jFQKzJdENyNmTlUZrQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A proposed resolution authorizing the LaSalle County Coroner to participate in a statewide mutual aid agreement with the Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association was returned to the county’s finance committee following questions about cost estimates and reimbursement procedures.

The coroner’s mutual-aid agreement would make LaSalle County eligible both to request assistance from other counties’ coroner offices and to provide aid when requested. Supporters said the agreement formalizes a longstanding mutual-aid practice and cited previous use in mass-fatality response (the 2004 Utica tornado and other events). County officials said the agreement does not automatically obligate the county to pay for other counties’ costs and that reimbursement avenues exist for declared disasters (for example, FEMA or state declarations can provide partial reimbursement).

Opponents raised concerns about lack of itemized cost schedules (per diem, vehicle costs, equipment) and past difficulties recouping expenses. A motion to send the resolution back to the finance committee for further detail passed on a roll-call vote to refer the item, 13 ayes to 12 nays. The board did not adopt the mutual-aid agreement at this meeting; finance will revisit the item and may return it with additional financial clarifications.

Speakers noted the county had used mutual aid in prior incidents and that federal/state reimbursement processes can be lengthy and partial; proponents argued the agreement is necessary to ensure LaSalle County can both request and provide resources in a major incident.

The board moved the measure back to finance so staff could provide more specific cost and reimbursement language.","A resolution authorizing LaSalle County’s coroner to enter a statewide mutual aid agreement with the Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association was sent back to the finance committee after debate about possible costs and reimbursement processes; motion to refer passed 13–12.","actionData","errors"]

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