Issues around the county and the Boone County Board

 

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Two opposing campaigns lobbying regarding the Boone County Wind Ordinance

The Sierra Club is soliciting emails by sending an email to local members, requesting they click and send a prepared email to the county bo...

County grants Plote renewal but no extended hours

The above is taken from the October 25, 2013 Boone County Journal which is available free of cost at merchants across the count..

 

Truck parking issue returning to county board Nov. 20==Click on the following:Nov. 20—click on the following:  http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-belvidere-daily-republican-featured_30.html

Employment Opportunities | Boone County, Illinois

Employment Opportunities

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Boone County government offers a wide and diverse number of direct services to its residents, including law enforcement, correction and detention of law violators, support for the criminal justice system, direct health care, maintenance of essential records, highway maintenance, property assessments, courtroom operations, building and planning services, tax collection for other local governments, and election administration among others. From these many services come many opportunities for employment.

For applications and openings for the Sheriff's Department please visit the Public Safety Building at 615 N. Main Street, Belvidere, IL 61008

Current Job Openings : 

Boone County Public Defender's Office

Part-time Administrative Assistant

The Boone County Public Defender's Office is currently

hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant.  This person
will be responsible for filing, answering phones,
greeting clients, and any other office assistance
that may be needed. 

Applicants must be well organized and have strong communication

skills.  Computer knowledge is a must.

The starting wage for this position is $11.50 per hour

and a maximum of 19 hours per week.
Applications are available at the Boone County Administration Office,

1212 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008

or online at www.boonecountyil.org

Please submit applications to:

Boone County Public Defender's Office

Attention:  Susan Cooper
130 South State St. Suite 311

Belvidere, IL 61008

Applications must be received by November 1, 2013.

EOE

Click on the following to reach the actual website for on-line application:  Employment Opportunities | Boone County, Illinois

Bill’s Reimbursement Claim for October 2013

 

 

Media Coverage of major items for this month’s Boone County Board meeting

The following newspaper accounts may help provide background to the issues that will be discussed at the regular Boone County Board meeting scheduled for October 17, 2013.

Special Use for truck storage and use near Candlewick Subdivision may get re-voted:

http://www.belvideredailyrepublican.net/news/truck-parking-special-use-may-return-to-county-board/ Previous rejection of the application is available at: http://www.belvideredailyrepublican.net/news/county-overwhelmingly-rejects-truck-parking-in-a-1-zoning/

Polte’s gravel pit renewal of special use permit and request for extended hours.

Go to Boone County Journal, October 4, 2013.. See article on “Dissolution of the Heath Department” go to the page 2 of this article regarding testing of Polte water test wells. http://www.boonecountyjournal.com/news/2013/Boone-County-News-10-04-13.pdf#page=1 also available at: http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2013/10/bcj-articles-on-health-dept-plote.html

Health Department issue on permit requirements to give away candy on hold until November.

SEE: http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1843602862/Boone-Countys-75-permit-for-candy-giveaway-on-table#ixzz2gvJcoaG1

Health Department Criticized for large salary increases

See any of the following:  http://www.belvideredailyrepublican.net/news/ward-chides-health-board-for-granting-hefty-pay-increases/ or http://www.belvideredailyrepublican.net/news/health-board-confirms-salary-increases-for-employees/ or http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2013/10/boone-county-journal-health-dept.html or http://www.rrstar.com/article/20131010/NEWS/131019945#ixzz2hNl6qYGh

Vote on increase in dog registration fees.  The increase to go into trust fund for construction of a new facility. Vote requested now so fee can become effective January 1, 2014.

SEE how the board vote upon the concept of a new facility:  http://www.belvideredailyrepublican.net/news/county-to-explore-constructing-new-animal-control-building/ and article on general conditions at animal services building: http://www.rrstar.com/news/jenniferwheeler/x882688141/Northwest-Pallet-Supply-giving-up-Boone-County-for-Rockford

Informational item regarding court settlement of the mulch pile fire: http://www.boarddocs.com/il/boone/Board.nsf/files/9CCTAM75E35E/$file/Northwest%20Pallet%20decision_201310101357.pdf

Articles about Boone County Board meeting of September 18, 2013

The board voted 11-0 Wednesday to “investigate” building a new space for the Boone County Animal Services and Adoption Center. The vote doesn’t guarantee officials will approve future plans, but leaders said they were in favor of moving to a new spot.

The current building has been plagued with several issues that make it almost inoperable, including a cracked kennel floor and mice infestation. The chain-link fence that separates dog areas allows diseases, including kennel cough, to be spread among pets quickly….

 

In other news, Boone County Veterans Assistance Commission President Greg Kelm wants to know which officials are willing to commit political suicide by not supporting the county’s 3,400 former soldiers.
Read more: http://www.rrstar.com/news/x1843591140/Boone-officials-seek-design-revenue-streams-for-new-animal-building#ixzz2fLEPNKAK

 

Boone officials seek design, revenue streams for new animal building - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

Bill’s Reimbursement Claim for September 2013

Come tonight 9-11-2013 and “voice” your opinion regarding a full interchange on Irene Road

The meeting was set up especially for Flora Township officials and residents but all are invited.—Bill Pysson

Here is the invitation from Kenny Freeman, Flora Township Trustee and District #3, Boone County Board member.

Kenny Freeman

Kenny Freeman updated his status: "Just a reminder for anyone wishing to attend the Boone County/Belvidere City Coordinating committee at 6:30 pm at the Administration Building on Logan Avenue. All Flora Township residents that would like to learn more about the Irene Road interchange. I hope to see you there."