A tele-conference is how the Iroquois County Board will conduct business at its May meeting tomorrow (Tuesday). The agenda includes discussion and action formulating a plan for opening up business in regards to the COVID-19 crisis. Several downstate counties have talked about ande somne have acted already, on allowing businesses to get the economy moving again. Several groups have expressed opposition to Governor JB Pritzker's stay-at-home Order which runs thru the end of May.
The Board may also act on a resolution postponing delinquency interest for the 1st installment of property taxes, which will soon be in the mail. Also expected is action on setting salaries for elected officials and back-pay for telecommunicators, who are now working under a new 3-year contract.
The public should note --- for those interested in participating in the electronic conference-call, under the Governor's Executive Orders, the Public Access Dial-In Number is 1-480-66--5340. Access Code is: 712499. Then Mute your Phone by hitting *6
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