This summary lists the formal motions and recorded votes taken at the Oct. 16 Stephenson County Board meeting that were not the subject of extended debate.
- Agenda approval: Motion by Adam Madero, second by Larry Jogers; roll call recorded as 14 ayes, 0 nays and the motion carried.
- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda by Dale Diddens, second by Bridal Brant; roll call carried (motion recorded as carried in the transcript).
- Executive session authorization (5 ILCS 100 and twentytwo C 1; employment matters): Motion to enter executive session; roll call passed 14 ayes, 0 nays.
- Approval of surplus property (selected parcels): Motion to approve surplus property list; vote carried 15-0 after clarification that a small subset of parcels remained under additional review and would be delayed until next month.
- Approval of bids for purchase of surplus copiers and printers: Motion to accept bids; roll-call vote recorded in transcript as 13-0.
- Zoning map amendment (Precision Landscape Inc., Pearl Street, Elroy): Motion to approve change from R-1 to M-1 recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals; motion passed 15-0.
- Approval of amendment to holiday calendar resolution (2026): Motion passed 15-0.
- County Board and Committee Meeting Calendar for 2026: Motion passed 14-1 (Mr. Frick voted no).
- Renewal of contract for Kane County Juvenile Justice Center (probation placements): Board approved contract renewal (daily rate change from $175 to $225) paid from probation general fund; motion passed 15-0.
These items were recorded on the official roll-call sheets in the meeting packet or the clerk's roll call as noted above. Items that generated substantive discussion or separate articles (employee health insurance and RxMapper pilot; property-casualty/workers-comp renewal; coroner vacancy and selection committee) are summarized in separate reports.