The Will County Board on Oct. 16 took votes across several agenda areas. Below is a concise list of formal actions recorded during the meeting, committee recommendations (where provided) and final outcomes.

Land use and zoning

- ZC25016 (Joliet Township): Map amendment from R-5 to R-6 and special use permit for a multi-unit building at Algonquin St. and Copperfield Ave., Joliet (County Board District 6). Land Use & Development committee: map amendment recommended 7-0; PCC recommended denial 1-5 for the map amendment; board approved the map amendment on roll call; special use permit also approved on roll call. Outcome: both map amendment and special use permit approved by the full board.

- Resolution 25-275 (SEX T25-018): Second extension for a special use permit for rural events, 11332 West Drolly Road, Monee (Green Garden Township). Land Use & Development recommended approval (6-0). Outcome: Approved by the board on roll call.

Finance and budget-related consent items (consent agenda)

- Resolutions 25-276 through 25-284: A series of budget transfers and appropriations across health department, coroner, indemnity fund, Laraway Communications Center, veterans assistance, and related transfers were presented as a consent package by the Finance Committee and approved by the board on roll call.

- Resolution 25-285: Will County estimate of annual aggregate levy (moved and then amended to 0% by the board). Outcome: Approved as amended (see separate article on levy estimate).

- Resolution 25-286: Community Mental Health Board estimate of annual aggregate levy. Outcome: Amended from $12,000,000 to $10,000,000 and approved (see separate article on CMHB levy).

- Monthly finance reports: Placed on file by the board (consent).

Public works and transportation

- Consent agenda items: Contract award to P.T. Ferro Construction for Bell Road work; ordinances setting altered speed zones (702, 703, 704) in Frankfort and Wesley Townships. Outcome: Approved by the board as presented (committee recommended approval; roll calls recorded).

Executive committee and appointments

- Resolution 25-291: Renewal/contract for state lobbying services (Mac Strategies). Outcome: Approved by roll call.

- Resolution 25-292: Support for redefining the Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal. Outcome: Approved.

- Resolution 25-293: Intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Town of St. John, Indiana, for access to countywide radio system. Outcome: Approved by roll call.

- Resolution 25-294: Amend liquor control ordinance (increase number of Class B licenses). Outcome: Approved by roll call.

- Resolution 25-295: County executive appointments to Sunnyland Sanitary District. Outcome: Approved by roll call.

Other committee actions

- Public Works & Transportation, Public Health & Safety, Capital Improvements and Landfill committees reported consent items and upcoming meeting dates; routine consent items were approved in aggregate as listed above.

Executive session and labor negotiation follow-up

- After an executive-session discussion of a labor matter, the board considered two options. Option 1 failed on roll call; the board then approved Option 2, per the county labor attorney's recommendation, on a roll-call vote (19 in the affirmative). The board did not disclose detailed terms in open session.

How to read this roundup

This article lists formal votes and outcomes recorded in the meeting minutes and on roll call. For debate, fiscal implications and speaker-level reporting, see the meeting's itemized articles (for example: levy and Community Mental Health Board coverage). If a specific resolution or ordinance listed here requires more detail, staff materials and committee reports are public record and available from the county clerk's office.