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Winnebago County board approves tax-levy abatements, Baxter Road watermain extension and electronics-recycling opt-in; housing authority appointment passes with
Summary
At its Feb. 8 meeting the Winnebago County board approved a package of ordinances to abate property tax levies, a Baxter Road watermain extension with New Milford cost-sharing, and a resolution opting into the Illinois electronics-recycling program for 2025; the appointment of Frank Gambino to the Winnebago County Housing Authority passed with one abstention.
The Winnebago County board on Feb. 8 approved several routine and project-related items, including a package of ordinances to abate property tax levies, a watermain extension on Baxter Road with reimbursement from the village of New Milford, and a resolution to opt into the Illinois electronics-recycling program for program year 2025.
Finance Committee chair presented 10 previously read ordinances that the board moved to adopt collectively "for the abatement of property tax levies." The chair called for objections; none were voiced and members were told to cast "yes for all members present." The finance motion was moved and seconded on the record and the board approved the package.
On infrastructure, Economic Development Committee members moved and the board approved a resolution to extend the county’s waterline on Baxter Road in cooperation with the village of New Milford. County staff member Mr. Dornbush said the project covers a county…
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