It is that time again---

 

Re-Elect

BILL PYSSON

BOONE COUNTY BOARD

Bill’s initiatives over the last two years have improved your county government. These are a few of Bill’s accomplishments.

     · Suggested and succeeded in having all appointed posts and jobs openings posted on county website

     · Insured that the required disclosures of employee salaries are available to the public; by name not merely job description.

     · Demanded the County Board Chairman posts all proposed appointments in advance. Based upon the requirement of the board’s advice and consent, Bill votes on no appointment unless they are posted in advanced on the website and the application letters of all applicants are made public. Unfortunately the chairman only sometimes complies with this request.

     · Questioned why the county has not completed a physical inventory of property in over seven years. In 2014 such an inventory was finally completed and a perpetual inventory system is being devised.  County ordinances required such inventories yet the county failed to comply with the requirement for years.

     · Written evaluation of employees supervised by the County Administrator will now occur once per year. Previously formal evaluations were not required and did not occur.

It is the duty of the county board to provide general supervision of the animal services, planning enforcement and building department and the County Administrator’s office.  Bill criticized the county for not having written procedures for these activities.   Bill suggested written logs of zoning complaints, car usage, office calls and office contacts; unfortunately these suggestions have not been accepted.  Hopefully the accountability benefits of such rudimentary recordkeeping will eventually be accepted.

Bill’s two District One opponents are opposed to Wind Farms. Bill voted against the ordinance change because the proposed 2000 feet set back would effectively prohibited commercial wind turbines in the county. Wind turbines can be effectively regulated by the special use provision of the county zoning code. That position was recommended by the profession staff of the County Zoning Department.

THERE IS MUCH MORE TO DO—Re-Elect BILL PYSSON

Boone County Job Opportunities

Animal Control Warden

Date: July 24, 2014

Department: Animal Control

Location: Belvidere, Illinois

Pay: $12.50, DOQ

Pay Type: Hourly

Employment Type: Full Time; Part-time arrangement negotiable

SUMMARY:

This position enforces all County ordinances and applicable State of Illinois laws pertaining to animal control as designated by Boone County. The position also works with the public to identify, resolve, and improve upon animal control issues that arise. The County is seeking an individual who has impeccable communication and customer service skills. Additionally, the candidate must have a proven successful record of independent judgment and be flexible with working in a variety of environments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

This candidate will be responsible for variety of tasks including patrolling assigned areas to capture stray animals, receiving and responding to public complaints, issuance of citations, cleaning and maintaining kennel areas, feeding animals and operating animal control equipment. Other duties may be assigned. This is an on-call position. Candidates must be willing to work rotating weekends and some holidays. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires knowledge of animal behavior, animal control laws and animal handling skills. Requires skill driving animal control vehicle and handling of animal control equipment. Valid driver’s license is required. This person must have some animal handling experience and good public communication skills, work independently and also as a team player. This position requires extensive knowledge of animals, especially dogs. Experience working in a related position is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires extensive physical demands. Job duties could require frequent standing, walking, and use of hands. Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Occasionally, candidate may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

A combination of office and field work. Exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat and cold.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months experience working with animals. Bilingual skills a plus.

This position is 40 hours per week with a starting wage of $12.50 per hour DOQ. This is a union position. Boone County offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, retirement, and vacation.

Please submit completed application, resume and cover letter to:

Boone County Administration Office

1212 Logan Avenue, Suite 102

Belvidere, IL 61008

Applications are available online at: http://www.boonecountyil.org/page/employment-opportunities.

Applications must be received by August 15, 2014.

Above is taken from:  http://www.boonecountyil.org/page/employment-opportunities

Upcoming Boone County meetings

 

SEE:  http://www.boonecountyil.org/upcoming-meetings

 

• Mental Health Advisory Committee

  Date & Time: Thu, 07/24/2014 - 5:30pm

  1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

  Agenda :

  Mental Health Agenda July 24, 2014.pdf

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• Boone County Agricultural Conservation Easement and Farmland Protection Commission

  Date & Time: Fri, 07/25/2014 - 7:30am

  1212 Logan Avenue

  Belvidere, IL 61008

  Agenda :

  72514.pdf

• Zoning Board of Appeals

  Date & Time: Fri, 07/25/2014 - 7:00pm

  1212 Logan Avenue

  Belvidere, IL 61008

  Agenda :

  zba July 22, 2014_20140715172310.pdf

• Road & Capital Improvement Committee

  Date & Time: Tue, 07/29/2014 - 6:00pm

  1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

  Agenda :

• Agenda :

• Health & Human Services Committee

  Date & Time: Thu, 07/31/2014 - 6:00pm

  1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

  Agenda :

• Public Safety Committee

  Date & Time: Tue, 08/12/2014 - 6:00pm

  1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

  Agenda :

• Finance, Tax & Salaries Committee

  Date & Time: Tue, 08/12/2014 - 6:45pm

  1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

  Agenda :

• City/County Coordinating Committee

  Date & Time: Wed, 08/13/2014 - 6:30pm

  1212 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

  Agenda :

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunity

:

Executive Director-- Growth Dimensions has the following employment opportunities

Reporting directly to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Growth Dimensions for Belvidere-Boone County, Inc., the Executive Director is responsible for providing economic development leadership in the areas of business attraction, business retention and expansion, enterprise zone administration, strategic initiatives and other special projects assigned by the Executive Committee. 
Full Job Description: Executive Director

Please submit the following items to:   info@growthdimensions.org This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by July 31, 2014, 5:00 p.m.

- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Salary History & Requirements
- References (at least two)

Reimbursements for June & July

Growth Dimension Director Resigns

News Release---- Thursday, July 03, 2014 8:15 AM

(Belvidere, IL) – Growth Dimensions Executive Director, Kelly Galluzzo, is stepping down from her position with the organization to accept a position with WREX-NBC as an Account Executive in their Business Development/Sales & Marketing Dept. Growth Dimensions Chairman Richard Van Evera announced that Galluzzo has officially resigned.

"I thank everyone who has been involved with the Growth Dimensions organization through the years. I am truly grateful for the opportunities they provided me and the personal and professional support I’ve received from them during my tenure,” stated Galluzzo. “I will always be proud to say that I was fortunate enough to be part of the team leading Belvidere and Boone County into a prosperous future.”

"While the board is extremely supportive of Kelly’s decision to accept this opportunity we are disappointed to lose such a valuable asset to our organization,” Van Evera said. “Kelly has been an enthusiastic promoter of Belvidere-Boone County and has represented Growth Dimensions successfully in her efforts to develop relationships throughout the region while establishing a new standard of excellence for the organization and the promotion of the community.”

Galluzzo first came to Growth Dimensions in 2004 and has been part of the team leading the economic development efforts in Belvidere-Boone County for the better part of the last 10 years. Kelly was responsible for providing economic development leadership for Belvidere and Boone County in the areas of business attraction, expansion, retention, enterprise zone administration, workforce development, economic development strategic initiatives and special projects.

Galluzzo was engaged in numerous boards and committees in the region including:

• Belvidere Chamber Board
• I-39 Logistics Corridor Association
• Northern Illinois Workforce Alliance Board
• Rockford Area Economic Development Council Board and Business Attraction Committee
• University of Illinois Extension Council Board

The Board of Directors at Growth Dimensions is currently interviewing candidates to fill Galluzzo’s position. Her last day with the organization is July 17th.

"The Growth Dimension board is very engaged in the work of economic development in Belvidere-Boone County and we look forward to continuing to aggressively pursue our goals for the area,” Van Evera concluded.