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Board approves Newton Township easement after brief public hearing

Winnebago County Board of Supervisors · August 11, 2026
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Summary

The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors opened and closed a public hearing on a Newton Township easement and voted to approve the agreement; members also clarified notarization and signature logistics for the document.

The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing for an easement agreement in Newton Township and, after no public comment, closed the hearing and approved the agreement by voice vote.

Speaker 3 moved to approve the easement agreement and Speaker 1 seconded; Speaker 3 recorded the affirmative vote: "Aye." The board then discussed procedural details for executing the document, including whether the form needed a notary and where a dated signature line should appear on the agreement.

Board members and staff reviewed the contract form, noting "there's 2 different spots where we gotta sign" (Speaker 3) and that "if he came into the auditor's office, they have him notary" (Speaker 2). Staff said they would ensure the appropriate signature and notary steps were completed before final filing.