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Belvidere committee backs reestablishing city‑county coordinating committee to oversee joint agreements
Summary
The committee voted to support reestablishing a quarterly city‑county coordinating committee to oversee intergovernmental agreements — including the Public Safety Building and Landfill No. 2 — and to improve communication with Boone County; membership and schedule will be set later.
Mayor Morrison proposed that the city reestablish a city‑county coordinating committee to improve oversight and communication on joint matters with Boone County. He said such a committee previously met and helped avoid miscommunications when departments and shared agreements required coordination.
The city attorney recommended reinstating the oversight function because existing intergovernmental agreements contemplate a joint oversight committee for shared assets, specifically the Public Safety Building and Landfill No. 2. Alderman Peterson asked practical questions about agenda design, membership and timing; the mayor said he envisioned quarterly meetings and would invite county participation.
The committee approved a motion to support reestablishing the quarterly city‑county coordinating committee and to advance the concept to the county board for appointments and scheduling. The body did not set membership or firm meeting dates at the session; staff and council will coordinate with the county to define details and report back.
