Winnebago County sets public hearing for FY25‑26 budget amendment, approves claims and payroll and confirms appointments

Winnebago County supervisors set a public hearing for the fiscal‑year 2025–26 budget amendment for February 17 at 9:30 a.m., after a motion, second and a unanimous voice vote.

The board then approved county claims and payroll payments by voice vote. No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript; the chair called for 'all in favor' and recorded 'aye' responses. A clerk-stated motion and corresponding second were recorded in the minutes for each action.

During budget discussion, the auditor and department heads reviewed line‑item adjustments proposed for the amendment. Notable changes discussed included increases to postage and office‑supply accounts to reflect mailing and renewal‑notice costs, reallocation of some motor‑vehicle postage lines, and adjustments to public‑health and sanitation line items. Staff also discussed consolidating some mail processing through the auditor’s office to trim vendor costs.

Board members discussed appointments to boards and committees and efforts to recruit business‑owner representatives for the eminent‑domain panel after Lyle Hippen was determined not to qualify as a business owner. The board motioned to make several appointments and approved them by voice vote and then adjourned the meeting.

Next steps: the public hearing for the budget amendment is scheduled for February 17 at 09:30 a.m.; staff will finalize the amendment paperwork with the line‑item changes discussed and share updated budget documents before the hearing.