McHenry County Enterprise Zone Board adopts FY2026–27 budget; Stricker votes no

The McHenry County Enterprise Zone Board voted to adopt its fiscal year 2026–27 budget following a motion by the chair. The chair asked for a motion “to adopt the fiscal year 20 26, 20 27 budget for the McHenry County Enterprise Zone,” and the motion was adopted after a recorded vote.

Mark Stricker, the enterprise zone administrator, presented the budget as nearly identical to the prior year, noting reduced project certification fee projections but an overall net positive position. Stricker also reviewed key line items and said legal and professional expenses were roughly in line with projections, noting a one-time expense tied to the IGA amendment.

During the roll-call style vote, the transcript records the following responses: Atkinson — yes; Bijant — yes; Moorfield — yes; Stricker — no; Harrison — yes. The chair announced the motion passes. The transcript does not provide a complete, seat-by-seat roll call beyond those names; the meeting audio/transcript records these names and votes as shown.

The board subsequently accepted the year-end financial reports, with the administrator reporting a healthy cash position, an outstanding attorney fee of $1,400 and a $181 legal-notice cost. The board approved acceptance of the financial reports by voice vote.

The budget adoption sets baseline spending and authorizes the enterprise zone to continue project certification and related activities for the coming fiscal year. The board did not specify an effective date in the transcript; implementation steps and any follow-up tasks were not detailed during the meeting.