DeKalb County Board met April 15.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes:
a. March 18, 2026 County Board Meeting
5. Communications & Proclamations:
a. Employee Service Awards –April 2026
b. Recognition of Heather Butler Appointed to the State of IL 911 Advisory Board
c. Proclamation P2026-001 Recognizing April as National County Government Month
d. Proclamation P2026-002 Recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
6. Public Comments
Any member of the public may address the County Board for up to 3 minutes on any topic of their choosing. There will be no yielding of time to other members of the public and agenda time for public comments is limited to 30 minutes in total.
7. Approval of Appointments
• Regional Planning Commission: Alyssa Seguss reappointed for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2026 and expiring March 31, 2029.
• Regional Planning Commission – Alternate: Lucas Smith reappointed for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2026 and expiring March 31, 2029.
• Shabbona Community Fire Protection District: Steve Klopfenstein reappointed for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2026 and expiring April 30, 2029.
• Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District Board: Anna Ray reappointed for a three year term beginning May 1, 2026 and expiring April 30, 2029.
• Board of Health: Courtney Hill appointed for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2028.
• Board of Health: Dr. Blair Wright appointed for a three-year term beginning August 1, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2028.
8. Reports of Standing Committees with Ordinances & Resolutions
PLANNING, ZONING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
a. Ordinances O2026-006 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a dog boarding facility to Ali Evanson on an approximately 9.45-acre property located at 28234 Brickville Road, in Sycamore Township. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District.
COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
a. Resolution R2026-036— A Resolution Awarding the 2026 DeKalb County Seal Coat Project to Civil Constructors, Inc. dba Helm Civil, of Freeport, Illinois in the amount of $930,598.85. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-036 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 1 bidder to Civil Constructors, Inc. dba Helm Civil, of Freeport, Illinois in the amount of $930,598.85. The estimate of cost was $998,574.24.
b. Resolution R2026-037 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 DeKalb County Pavement Marking Project to America’s Parking Remarking, LLC, of Valley Park, Missouri in the amount of $253,667.85. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-037 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 3 bidders to America’s Parking Remarking, LLC, of Valley Park, Missouri in the amount of $253,667.85. The estimate of cost was $305,338.20.
c. Resolution R2026-038 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 DeKalb County Rejuvenator Project to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, of South Roxana, Illinois in the amount of $202,745.34. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-038 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 1 bidder to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC, of South Roxana, Illinois in the amount of $202,745.34. The estimate of cost was $207,534.60.
d. Resolution R2026-039 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 DeKalb County Spray Patch Project to Ace In The Hole, Inc., of Hanna City, Illinois in the amount of $31,811.42. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-039 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 3 bidders to Ace In The Hole, Inc., of Hanna City, Illinois in the amount of $31,811.42. The estimate of cost was $44,044.00.
e. Resolution R2026-040 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 Cortland Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $227,697.50. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-040 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 3 bidders to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $227,697.50. The estimate of cost was $280,250.00.
f. Resolution R2026-041 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 Milan Road District HMA Overlay Project to Universal Asphalt & Excavating, Inc., of LaSalle, Illinois in the amount of $236,572.73. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-041 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 2 bidders to Universal Asphalt & Excavating, Inc., of LaSalle, Illinois in the amount of $236,572.73. The estimate of cost was $320,650.00.
g. Resolution R2026-042 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 Pierce Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $81,924.50. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-042 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 2 bidders to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $81,924.50. The estimate of cost was $90,259.00.
h. Resolution R2026-043 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 Shabbona Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $166,498.65. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-043 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 2 bidders to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $166,498.65. The estimate of cost was $216,852.00.
i. Resolution R2026-044 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 Squaw Grove Road District HMA Patching Project to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $44,656.00. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-044 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 2 bidders to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $44,656.00. The estimate of cost was $103,215.00.
j. Resolution R2026-045 – A Resolution Awarding the 2026 Sycamore Road District HMA Overlay Project to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $343,944.50. For the bid opening on March 26, 2026, Resolution R2026-045 awards the low bid meeting specification out of 3 bidders to Curran Contracting Company, of Crystal Lake, Illinois in the amount of $343,944.50. The estimate of cost was $441,612.00.
k. Resolution R2026-049 – A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, of Warrenville, Illinois for the County’s Glidden Road Bridge Structures Project, Section #26-00293-00-BR, in the amount of $467,240.00. This Resolution is to approve an Engineering Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, of Warrenville, Illinois to provide Phase I & Phase II Preliminary Engineering for the replacement of structure number 019-3049, located 0.4 miles south of Base Line Road; and structure number 019-3052, located 0.2 miles north of Maple Road. in the amount of $467,240.00. The estimate of the local funding cost not to exceed $467,240.00.
l. Resolution R2026-050 – A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc., of Joliet, Illinois for the Goble Road Bridge Project in Paw Paw Township, Section #26-11117-01-BR, in the amount of $207,803.00. This Resolution is to approve an Engineering Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc., of Joliet, Illinois to provide Phase I & Phase II Preliminary Engineering for the replacement to structure number 019-5512, section number 26-11117-01-BR on Goble Road located in Paw Paw Road Township in the amount of $207,803.00. The estimate of the local funding cost not to exceed $207,803.00.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
a. R2026-052 A Resolution Authorizing the Position of an Accountant in the Finance Department with a Compensation Package Totaling $94,971.72.
b. R2026-048 A Resolution Approving the Enhancement of Duties and Compensation for the Community Development Director Position with a Proposed Annual Stipend Totaling $15,000.
c. Resolution R2026-053 A Resolution Approving the Payment of County Claims for April 2026, and Off-Cycle Claims Paid During the Previous Month, Including All Claims for Travel, Meals, and Lodging, in the amount of $7,426,220.20.
a. Reports of County Officials: Accept and place of file the following Reports of County Officials.
Cash & Investments in County Banks – March 2026
Public Defender’s Report – March 2026
Adult & Juvenile Monthly Reports – March 2026
Pretrial Report – March 2026
Sheriff’s Jail Report – March 2026
Building Permits & Construction Reports – March 2026
DCRNC Monthly Report – March 2026
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
a. R2026-051 A Resolution Approving the Salaries of Elected Officials
9. Old Business
10. New Business & Referral of Matters to Committee
11. Adjournment
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