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Kendall County court agrees staff will draft written policy for grant applications after debate over exceptions
Summary
Commissioners discussed continuing the practice of requiring court approval before staff submit grant applications, raised concerns about missed time‑sensitive opportunities and budget impacts, and directed staff and the auditor to draft a written policy (including an exception process) to return at the next regular meeting.
At a special March 11 meeting, Kendall County commissioners debated whether county staff should continue to be required to obtain commissioners court approval before submitting grant applications or whether narrow exceptions should allow time‑sensitive submissions.
Grant coordinator Christina Pasey told the court that the county has historically required prior court approval and that a checklist and signature line have helped ensure transparency. "In my opinion, I think it is best to have commissioner's court approval prior to submitting a…
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