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Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chair Mr. Lindmark moved both resolutions. During discussion, Lindmark told the board the healthcare contract shows roughly a $400,000 increase over the prior year. For the inmate telecommunications contract, staff told the board that an FCC regulation effective April 1 reduces per-minute phone rates from $0.17 to $0.07; the county estimated approximately $620,000 in lost revenue under the lower rate and moved to amend contracts accordingly.

Both items were approved by the board. The transcript records no further detail on the vendor names, contract durations, or precise cost breakdowns in the meeting record.

Why it matters

The two actions affect corrections operations and the county budget. A near-term increase in healthcare contract costs and a substantial projected revenue loss from lower inmate phone rates could have budgetary implications for the sheriff’s office and detention services.

What the board recorded

- Motion to award inmate and detainee healthcare services; moved by Mr. Lindmark, seconded by Mr. Hoffman; board recorded the increase of about $400,000 from the prior year during discussion and approved the award.
- Motion to authorize the county board chairman to amend the inmates’ telecommunication services contract to reflect FCC rate caps effective April 1; moved by Mr. Lindmark, seconded by Miss Goral; board recorded an estimated $620,000 revenue impact and approved the amendment.

Details not reported in the meeting

The transcript did not include vendor names, contract lengths, or line-item cost breakdowns. Board members and staff indicated the dollar figures above as estimates on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Winnebago County IL Board 03/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board authorized an amended inmate telecommunications contract to comply with an April 1 FCC rate cap and awarded inmate/detainee healthcare services; board members recorded an approximate $400,000 year-over-year increase for healthcare services and staff estimated about $620,000 in lost telecom revenue under the new rate cap.","taxTitle","Winnebago County, Illinois","taxId",2548,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6100769,"Winnebago County extends administrator Patrick J. Thompson’s contract after favorable review",333,822000,1155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812443-695e932dc7f2e64c97d42723405fc21a&start=822&end=1155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812443-695e932dc7f2e64c97d42723405fc21a/thumbnail_822000.jpg","/articles/6100769/Winnebago-County/Illinois/Winnebago-County-extends-administrator-Patrick-J-Thompsons-contract-after-favorable-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100769-2bf0ae93e63cc224c588f5b1c00a48aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146590&Signature=aCiYOvU5JOhvsZ~v4acYrXJiZeJ7oXDJCsOxyaIQIT7PropWudD4NCZOEd-Uq7JKAGzmBWMzm5nkZDdG60SPCNuMtB3j~uJZp-ATung43pwfnJ3ugiVHyanaYURHzP49jHL0wecNgarhFGgy7prv4k1aAWv1gPtW3nlXDQb6xezufeepi6bWySOU8NZl1-RrsxFPG6-4FYl4o4AcPMI8yyKquqMhgBsj6lfmVanURD8yE4Ww8~thYcl~VNNRnr8ea9~jJciised8MGFHTMtU6H7IadBkAS5wRmUTovwXbkZqDTFbdxsmQGlRYnTkVVtSKXrR6XdQ4MX~LytGSuDgug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Winnebago County Board on March 27 approved a resolution amending the county administrator employment agreement with Patrick J. Thompson, extending his contract for an additional period following a committee review.

Operations Committee Chair Mr. McDonald moved the resolution and it was seconded and approved by the full board. During committee remarks, board members who served on the review committee described conducting a thorough evaluation that included polling county board members, elected officials and about two dozen county employees. Committee members characterized the results as favorable and recommended a three-year extension.

Multiple board members offered public remarks of support. Mr. Arena thanked the review committee and praised Thompson’s stabilization of county operations. Michael Webster said he was confident in Thompson after the interview process. Mr. Butita summarized the committee’s outreach and favorable evaluations. Patrick J. Thompson spoke briefly and described the evaluation process as thorough; he credited county staff and board leadership and said he looks forward to the next three years.

Why it matters

Extending the county administrator’s contract secures leadership continuity for the county’s ongoing projects and daily administration. The board recorded this as a formal resolution with unanimous approval at the meeting.

What the board recorded

- Resolution amending the county administrator employment agreement; moved by Mr. McDonald and seconded by Mr. McCarthy and Miss Goral; passed with all members present voting yes.
- Committee description: reviewers included all county board members and multiple elected and appointed officials and county employees; the committee recommended extension based on favorable evaluations.
- Administrator remarks: Patrick J. Thompson thanked the board and staff and noted the extension reflects confidence in the organization and leadership.

Next steps

The clerk recorded the approval and staff will process the contract amendment in accordance with county personnel procedures.","The board approved an amendment to the county administrator’s employment agreement following a multi-person evaluation process; committee and board members praised Thompson’s leadership and the extension was confirmed unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6100775,"Durand’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ and county raffle rules prompt Winnebago County to examine permit language",1770,209000,1979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812443-695e932dc7f2e64c97d42723405fc21a&start=209&end=1979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812443-695e932dc7f2e64c97d42723405fc21a/thumbnail_209000.jpg","/articles/6100775/Winnebago-County/Illinois/Durands-Queen-of-Hearts-and-county-raffle-rules-prompt-Winnebago-County-to-examine-permit-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100775-2dbef30f0f04a49beb5a86111ea98c12/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146590&Signature=DrMJ9Gr-CoV4EqrHap0nXR-~8w3L7JuHGiplfZ9t8Jxac1l-QDlSPxcm6WlCUVR-aMlLt7lADZ4-EoHEEGDRsuUMplkeJw0q2lBYcnyX1fJjO~N6csid8vfCjB6mTI5f54yXfHFEHw8yqy0qa9fWHuyoP8WX0h2bSKiXwxkHpNYGuM7IXhLcUIXvVQ0nRp7kWMYmMaQoD39bfuhvpHyFhn5HwMDr3wSvEBdbjJm7fBETRY3MLyXKWHb1w5uoDt8LCd~rF9l0LG7zylGa64kouOnjsaP5BTY21jvT4i8gkjHzlFFqn54QNpy9GZ3q8DeO-lTk4vpVJOlhZeI-aeAchg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A member of the Association of Clubs of Rockville raised a public concern at the Winnebago County Board meeting on March 27 about what he described as unusually large local raffle payouts, asking why Durand’s Queen of Hearts drawing reached about $268,000 and whether county raffle permit caps should be removed.

FS Tate, addressing the board during the public-comment portion, said the association proposed removing caps under the county’s Class D raffle license for events that include the Queen of Hearts drawing. The board and staff clarified that the Village of Durand issues its own raffle permits and is the only municipality in Winnebago County that does so; county raffle rules therefore do not govern Durand’s raffles.

County staff said they are reviewing the county’s raffle permit language. Thomas Dornbusch of the state’s attorney’s office (referenced in committee discussion) told the board staff is gathering examples from other counties and seeking outside input to consolidate and simplify the county’s raffle application tiers. Several board members said local clubs, including VFW posts and other nonprofits, have expressed interest in raising permitted prize limits or allowing online raffle sales.

Why it matters

Raffle permit limits affect revenue streams for local nonprofit organizations and have implications for local municipal authority. The transcript shows the board did not change rules at the March 27 meeting; instead, staff will compile information for committee consideration and return proposed changes to the board.

What the board recorded

- Public commenter: FS Tate, speaking on behalf of the Association of Clubs of Rockville, raised the Durand Queen of Hearts payout and suggested removing caps from the county Class D raffle license.
- Board response: County staff and the clerk explained Durand operates its own raffle permitting and that the county will review and compare raffle licensing across jurisdictions.
- Staff next steps: The state's attorney’s office is collecting information from other counties and soliciting input; the matter was referred for committee review.

Details not decided

No ordinance or resolution was introduced or voted on; the board directed staff to study the raffle licensing framework and return with proposed changes. The transcript records interest among board members in considering online raffle sales and in raising permitted prize limits for some local organizations.","A public commenter raised concerns about Durand’s large ‘Queen of Hearts’ raffle and differences in raffle permitting; county staff said Durand governs its own raffles and the county will review raffle permit language and licensing levels.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6100779,"Winnebago County Board approves package of budget amendments, road projects and appointments",1357,359000,1716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2812443-695e932dc7f2e64c97d42723405fc21a&start=359&end=1716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2812443-695e932dc7f2e64c97d42723405fc21a/thumbnail_359000.jpg","/articles/6100779/Winnebago-County/Illinois/Winnebago-County-Board-approves-package-of-budget-amendments-road-projects-and-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6100779-a8d299b7a28ade10b4c0765a8aad4478/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146590&Signature=XdcFqYkP0~u1CA6M7IwKupd9lGpArLKhPO6GPztJ7-mnm0moDImH-ZjATW6ay1Tvn5r8iGjkjCNmAHaG51zMpWBN2kaMmV4j2xqrPsrdMh~lYGH~u6p6SoJP8dkUKKTVr5sGrnTD-yAUuzCaR~L3Dgf~QvEb7hlLhSpvu4wWWOLJ8HSNDp4mgw9O~rWOxNJVRHRGhJXMheTjyprVB0errKsuZFjcYQO6jTDudnmfFa-u5Q-8y7ij1Yjj2BDkUZ9ItcweGkc6baLv-n6NneHIXleBIyl-m1MCyR6Ua7dr9GH4NPf9sNutcsTkz5~~p-x-RTkJy8RI0Hh1NPoQjzJWOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Winnebago County Board members met Thursday, March 27, 2025, and voted to approve a slate of ordinances and resolutions covering budget amendments, public works projects, committee items and appointments.

The board approved multiple budget amendments and grant acceptances brought forward by the finance committee, several road and bridge projects recommended by the public works committee, and a set of routine procurement and operations items. Board members voted “yes” for all members present on each motion and cast votes by roll call where requested.

Votes at a glance

- Ordinance approving a budget amendment for health department grant award. Moved by John Butita; rules suspended and ordinance approved (vote: all present voted yes).

- Ordinance approving a budget amendment for various health department grant awards. Moved by John Butita; rules suspended and ordinance approved (vote: all present voted yes).

- Ordinance accepting a $525,000 court technology and court accessibility grant. Moved by John Butita; rules suspended and ordinance approved (noted grant amount stated during discussion).

- Ordinance approving purchase of a Ford F-250 for the facilities department ($46,424). Moved by John Butita; rules suspended and ordinance approved.

- Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2026 budget policy and calendar milestones. Moved by John Butita; approved.

- Zoning: Map amendment ZO524 (motion to approve moved by Michael Webster; second by Booker); approved. Three other zoning items (ZO225, ZO525 and the site-approval ordinance for a commercial solar facility at 5151 Auburn Street) were laid over to the next meeting.

- Operations/Procurement: Purchase/resolution items including replacement of the sheriff’s range wall (CIP funds), purchase of Palo Alto firewall equipment (CIP funds), and an amendment to the county purchasing ordinance were moved by committee and approved after suspension of rules.

- Resolution amending the county administrator employment agreement with Patrick J. Thompson (contract extension); the board approved the amendment following committee recommendation and discussion (vote: all present voted yes).

- Public works: A package of 10 resolutions was approved, including: engineering services agreement with Willett Hoffman and Associates for Roscoe Road improvements; an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the City of Rockford for the Perryville multi-use path; bid awards or orders to bid for Elmwood Road widening and resurfacing, Latham Road box culvert replacement, Kishwaukee Road improvements (near the Amazon distribution site), South Mulford and Linden resurfacing; adoption of the five-year road and bridge CIP; a development agreement with White Oak Trust for Old River Road improvements; a conveyance of right-of-way on Perryville Road; and a request to IDOT for intermittent state highway closures to support the Ironman 70.3 Rockford event on June 20, 2025 (the board noted the event is sold out with 2,500 contestants). All public-works items on the agenda were approved.

- Public safety and judiciary committee items approved included: an intergovernmental animal control agreement with the Village of McChesney Park; awarding inmate/detainee healthcare services (board noted about a $400,000 increase from last year); and amendment to the county’s inmate telecommunications contract in response to upcoming FCC regulation changes reducing phone rates.

- Appointments: Don Shevlin was confirmed to the North Park Public Water District to fill a five-year term (compensation not to exceed $1,200 annually); Keith McDonald was confirmed to the Veterans Assistance Commission (no compensation).

Why it matters

The approvals advance multiple capital and operating projects across county departments, from court accessibility and public-safety infrastructure to road improvements around Rockford. Several items rely on outside funding or intergovernmental agreements (for example, the Perryville multi-use path and the IDOT permission for temporary highway closures for the Ironman event). The contract amendment for the county administrator formalizes leadership continuity for the next three years.

What the board recorded

Most motions were moved, seconded, and approved without extended debate; the clerk recorded 17 board members present and three absent for roll-call votes. Where sums were mentioned in discussion, those amounts are noted above; where the transcript did not include dollar figures or ordinance numbers, the item is listed as “not specified.”

Details omitted or laid over

Zoning items ZO225, ZO525 and the commercial solar site-approval ordinance for 5151 Auburn Street were laid over to a future meeting for further consideration.","At its March 27 meeting the Winnebago County Board unanimously approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments for health and court grants, multiple road and bridge projects, and two appointments; board members cast affirmative votes for all items on the floor.","actionData","errors"]

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