West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Aug. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Finance Committee budget meeting was held on Tuesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, Law Library. Committee Members present were Chair Travis Hiel, Eric Chapman, Craig Foster, Ken Durkin, Joe Erlandson. Members absent were Larry Aurelio and Mike Cox. Others in attendance were Vicky Kipling, Clayton Cook, Clayton Murphy, County Chair Eric Blakeley, Deputy Clerk Kyah Beck, and County Clerk Jeremy Benson

Chair Hiel called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.

New Business

Erica Thurman – Probation

Erica Thurman submitted her budget request; a discussion was held and questions were answered

Eric Jameson -- Coroner

Eric Jameson submitted his budget request; a discussion was held and questions were answered.

Deborah Cousins -- Assessor

Deborah Cousins budget request was received; a discussion was held and questions were answered.

Lisa Torrance – Extension Office

Lisa Torrance submitted her budget request; a discussion was held and questions were answered.

Adjourn

Member Durkin moved with a second by Member Foster to adjourn the meeting at 3:45 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2025-08-20%20Finance.pdf