Edgar County Illinois

Joint Dispatch Subcommittee
2026-09-10 13:00, 2026-08-27 13:00, 2026-08-13 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Paris Fire Dept Hartley-Taylor Training Center, 11200 Cherry Point St, Paris, IL, 61944, United States

Board Meeting
2026-09-09 09:00 | Edgar County Courthouse, J863+MP Paris, Paris Township, IL, Pairs, IL, 61944, United States

Study Session
2026-09-08 17:00 | Edgar County Highway Department, J76C+6M Paris, Paris Township, IL, Paris, IL, 61944, United States
Evening Session

Labor Day
2026-09-07 | IL

Budget Committee
2026-08-31 08:00 | Edgar County Highway Department, J76C+6M Paris, Paris Township, IL, Paris, IL, 61944, United States
1. Call To Order
2. Public Comment
3. Review Current Budget and Work on FY27 Budget
4. Closed Session
5. Adjourn

Joint Dispatch Sub-Committee
2026-08-27 13:00 | Paris Fire Dept Hartley-Taylor Training Center, 11200 Cherry Point St, Paris, IL, 61944, United States
ORDER OF BUSINESS

Call to Order — Chairman Troy Eads
Roll Call and Recognition of Guests
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda [Action requested]
Approval of August 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes [Action requested]
Chairman’s Report — review committee purpose, communications expectations, progress, and the goal of identifying a preferred governance model
Revised Regular Meeting Calendar — acknowledge the every-other-Thursday schedule beginning August 13, 2026; December 31, 2026 is excluded [Possible action]

GOVERNANCE MODEL PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION

ETSB/911 Board-Operated Dispatch Model — presentation by Jesse Lewsader addressing the model’s advantages, disadvantages, statutory role, organizational structure, and practical application in Edgar County
Separately Governed Joint Dispatch Authority Model — presentation by Chairman Troy Eads addressing creation by intergovernmental agreement, board structure, employer authority, operations, and participating-agency accountability
Questions and Comparative Discussion — compare chain of command, representation, personnel authority, labor relations, eligible and noneligible 911 expenses, cost allocation, records and FOIA custody, LEADS/ORI responsibility, liability, facilities, and long-term sustainability
Preliminary Governance Direction — identify the model that should advance for focused legal, financial, labor, and operational development; any recommendation remains advisory to the Edgar County Board and participating units of government [Committee action requested]
Legal Review and Referrals — identify questions for the State’s Attorney, ETSB counsel, labor counsel, Illinois State Police LEADS representatives, and other appropriate agencies; assign responsibility and deadlines [Action requested]
Joint Dispatch Policies and Procedures — update regarding discussions involving Matt McConnell, Andy Patrick, Rich Wilson, and Justin Asbury; identify policy-development priorities for the selected governance path

WORK-GROUP REPORTS

Work Group
Assigned Members

Governance & Legal
Troy Eads / Rich Wilson / Matt McConnell / Andy Patrick

Finance & Budget
Tim Hansel / Andy Patrick

Technology & Communications
Troy Eads

Facilities & Infrastructure
Tim Hansel / Andy Patrick

Human Resources & Labor
Karl Farnham / Troy Eads

Public Outreach & Communications
Andy Patrick / Matt McConnell

CLOSING BUSINESS

Public Comment — comments will be received in accordance with the committee’s adopted rules and applicable law
Assignments and Deliverables Before the Next Meeting — confirm responsible persons, requested data, legal referrals, and reporting deadlines [Action requested]
Items for the Next Agenda
Next Scheduled Meeting — Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Paris Fire Training Facility
Adjournment [Action requested]

Study Session
2026-08-24 09:30 | Edgar County Highway Department, J76C+6M Paris, Paris Township, IL, Paris, IL, 61944, United States
1. Call To Order
2. Public Comment
3. Jill Taylor to Present a Resolution to Participate in the Illinois Emergency Management
Mutual Aid System.
4. Committee Reports
5. County Clerk
6. Closed Session
7. Adjourn

ETSB Meeting
2026-08-17 13:00 | Paris Fire Dept Hartley-Taylor Training Center, 11200 Cherry Point St, Paris, IL, 61944, United States

Board Meeting
2026-08-12 09:00 | Edgar County Courthouse, J863+MP Paris, Paris Township, IL, Pairs, IL, 61944, United States
Call Meeting To Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Minutes from the July 8, 2026 Regular Meeting and July 22, 2026 Special Meeting
Claims Against The County
County Board Members’ Claims
Public Comment
Highway

Resolution approving the jurisdictional transfer of the portion of County Highway 6 from Vermilion County Line to the Ocean to Ocean Rd to jurisdiction of Young America Township
Resolution to Declare by Ordinance a change to the maximum speed on Sulphur Springs Road to 30 mph from IL 150 to 0.35 miles southeast.
Resolution to Declare by Ordinance a change to the maximum speed on Potts Lane (800th Rd) to 40 mph from Lower Terre Haute Road (CH4) to 0.6 miles west.
Motion to authorizing County Board Chairman to award and execute a contract with apparent low bidder for the following: Buck Township Bridge, Section 23-02136-00-BR.
Motion to authorizing County Board Chairman into a Professional Services Agreement with Sean Richardson of Home Sweet Home entitled Edgar County Highway Department Loss Control / Safety and Compliance Consulting

Accept Resignation from Samantha McCarty from County Board District 6 and Declare a Vacancy in Said District.
Authorize Director of Animal Shelter to Obtain a Credit Card for Purchases of Necessary Items for the Animal Shelter, Subject to Approval By the Animal Shelter Committee, and Paid From The Donations Fund.
Accept Resignation from Terry Rogers from ETSB/911 Board Effective Immediately.
Appoint Matt McConnell to the ETSB/911 Board to Fill Vacancy Created by Resignation of Terry Rogers, With a Term Ending November 30, 2026.
Appoint Rich Wilson to the ETSB/911 Board With a Term Ending November 30, 2026.
Approve Annual Employee Training Policy
Approve Safe Lifting Policy
Approve Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention Policy and Procedures
Approve Motor Fleet Safety Policy
Approve Edgar County Master Agreement for Contractors Doing Business With the County
Officer/Department Head Reports
Committee Reports
Closed Session to Review Closed Session Minutes
Action on Closed Session Minutes
Adjourn

Study Session
2026-08-10 17:00 | Edgar County Highway Department, J76C+6M Paris, Paris Township, IL, Paris, IL, 61944, United States
Call To Order
Public Comment
Committee Reports
County Clerk
Closed Session
Adjourn
