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County board okays OEMC participation in IL-TERT, approves mowing contract and energy decisions
Summary
Franklin County approved OEMC participation in the Illinois Telecommunicator Emergency Response Task Force (IL-TERT), awarded a 2026 mowing contract to Traiteur Lawn LLC, selected Direct Energy as the electricity provider for 36 months, and enrolled in a 3-year community solar contract with AGE/Nexamp.
The Franklin County Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) to participate in IL-TERT, the Illinois Telecommunicator Emergency Response Task Force. John Gossett moved the resolution and Curtis Overton seconded; the measure passed and is recorded as Resolution No. 2026-53.
On procurement and energy matters the board approved Traiteur Lawn LLC for 2026 mowing (motion by Curtis Overton, second by Kevin Weston) and approved Direct Energy as the county’s electrical provider for a 36-month term (motion by Brad Wilson, second by Dave Bartoni). The board also approved enrolling in a 3-year community solar program with AGE/Nexamp; John Gossett moved the enrollment and Brad Wilson seconded the motion. All votes on these items were recorded as yes.
No vendor terms, contract values, or expected annual savings for the energy arrangements were provided in the meeting minutes; the board recorded the provider selections and enrollment terms (36 months for electricity, three years for community solar).
