Animal Services to restore cement block wall at kennel area

Back a few weeks ago Bill visited the Boone County Animal Services facilities off of Appleton Road.  See the Boone County Watchdog posting: http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2013/01/visit-to-boone-county-animal-services.html

Based upon Animal Services’ recommendations and the photographs-- immediate action on the cement block wall was sought.  Animal Services received a very reasonable bid and the department has sufficient budgeted funds.  The was no objection from the Human Service Subcommittee—the bid will be accepted and the work will begin when weather permits. Because of the small amount ($875) competitive bids were not required .

 

 

Heads-Up on February 26, 2013 ZBA meeting

As many know Tuesday, February 26, 2013 is the tentative date for the hearings on the Wind Turbine ordinance set-backs.  That is also a primary election date so the board room at the Boone County Administrative Center will be a polling place. 

Thus a change of venue may well be required.  However that is the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman. Norm Stimes.

Bill attends the noon Boone County Board of Health Meeting

Mr. Ron Wait is the County Board’s member of the Health Board, however since my election I have been attending the meeting as a private citizen.

This Monday’s meeting revealed several new items, perhaps items which I would not have knew except by my personal attendance.

First,  the Health Board released “revised” minutes from 2010 closed session minutes regarding grievance reports against Health Administrator Crawford and her subsequent resignation.  If you wish to see these documents go to:  http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2013/02/boone-county-health-board-releases.html

Second, the Health Department has contacted the Sheriff’s Department regarding the swap/purchase of some retiring sheriff squad cars.  The Health Department has a 2002 Impala with 156,000 miles and a 1998 Chevy Lumina with 99,000.  It is thought that newer squad cars would be an economical means of upgrading their fleet.  Previously the purchase of  a third vehicle was tentatively approved by the Health Department Board.  Perhaps a sheriff’s squad would be cheaper than the $10,000 maximum being sought for a used vehicle in the local used car market.

If you are interested in see the Health Department meeting’s agenda go to:  http://www.boonecountyil.org/sites/default/files/February%204,%202013%20Agenda.pdf