Veterans Assistance Commission requests additional $25,000

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Boone County requested a second $25,000 advance from the Boone County Board at tonight’s Admin Subcommittee

It submitted the accounting of the first $25,000 shown below.  The entire Boone County Board must approve the next payment at the board meeting on August 21, 2013.

Several items were explained at tonight’s meeting. 

• The “Cash, Expense” was a one time cash withdrawal to pay purchases of office items at Office Depot and Best Buy.  These institutions refused payment by check/debit because the account was too new for bank verification.
• “VAC Operational Expenses” ($486.58) were actually payments to pay indigent veterans’ rent and utility bills.
• The second $25,000 advance is anticipated to cover operations until November 30, 2013.
• Since opening in July, 25-30 clients have been seen.

Veterans Assistance Commission of Boone County is located at 175 Cadillac Court, Suite C, Belvidere, Il 61008. Phone 815 544 6464

Fair Questionnaire Results

Boone County Democratic Party

Questionnaire for the 2013 Boone County Fair

Legend:

B100=District 100 Belvidere; Total #=62

NB200= District 200 North Boone; Total #=31 #=32 for county questions

AO= All others; Total #=29

BC= Boone County Resident; Total #= 94

1. How well does your school district prepare students for college and the work place? 

A. Does both jobs very well B100 23% NB200 13% AO 28%

B. Prepares students for college but not work place B100 25% NB200 26% AO 17%

C. Prepares students well for the work place but not for college. B100 7% NB200 6% AO 3%

D. Does not prepare students well for either college or work place B100 25% NB200 23% AO 24%

E. Does an excellent job only in some area such as___B100 2% NB200 0% AO 0%

No Opinion B100 18% NB200 32% AO 24%

2.  If you were going to convince someone to move to Boone County, which of the following reasons would you use?

Please number the reasons in order of importance:  1=most -9=least; using a “0” for reasons you would not use.

A. ______________Good Quality School System

B. #1 __              Rural Environment—Both NB200 and B100’s top choice. Second & Third all items very close with only “F” significantly lower choice.

C. _____________ Low Taxes

D. ______________ Proximity to Chicago and collar counties

E. ______________ Inexpensive Housing

F. ______________Job prospects in Boone-Winnebago Counties

G. ______________ Recreational Opportunities

H. AO: nearly evenly Friendly accepting neighborhoods

I. split H &I as #1 The County Fair and other local events

3. Do you think that the current county open burning ordinances are strict enough? Yes: BC 51% No: BC 21% No Opinion: BC 28%

4.  Does Boone County need a soup kitchen for the homeless?   Yes: B100 61% NB200 53% No: B100 24% NB200 9% Don’t have an opinion: B100 15% NB200 38%

If yes, in what community should it be located?   Belvidere 18; votes no other location more than one vote.

5. There currently is a county wide Public Safety Sales Tax of ½ cent. It is schedule to stop in 2018.  In the past several years this sales taxes paid not only for principle and interest on the Public Safety Building but for salaries and Jail expenses.

A. Do you favor a continuation of this tax after the building is paid off in 2018?  Yes: BC 41% No: BC 39% No Opinion: BC 20%

B. Would you support a referendum authorizing continuing this tax after 2018?  Yes: BC 38% No: BC 38% No Opinion: BC 24%

6. Under proper regulation would you be in favor of wind energy projects in Boone County? Yes: B100 69% NB200 53% No: B100 21% NB200 47% No Opinion: B100 10% NB200 0%

7. The Federal and State government should subsidize low cost pre-school learning programs.  Agree: B100 63% NB200 66% AO 60% Disagree: B100 26% NB200 28% AO 20%   No opinion: B100 11% NB200 6% AO 20%

8.  Ida Public Library is the only public library in the county.  Most county residents outside of Belvidere must pay a fee to have a library card.  Would you support a tax referendum to extend “feeless” library service to the rest of the county?      Yes: B100 58% NB200 53% No: B100 26% NB200 28%  No opinion: B100 26% NB200 19% I am a City of Belvidere resident? B100 45% stated they were.

9.   Most Boone County Sheriff’s deputies are provided a squad car to take home during their off time shift.  Do you agree with this policy?  Yes: B100 48% NB200 60%; No: B100 48% NB200 38% No Opinion B100 4% NB200 2%  If you believe the policy should be modified in some way, how?

10.  What do you believe is the most important issue facing Boone County? 

B100: Jobs#1, taxes and education lag behind with approximately half the number of responses for each. NB200: Wind Turbines#1 with jobs coming in next at about half the number. AO: Jobs #1 with crime as #2 with half the number of responses.

Employment Opportunities | Boone County, Illinois

 

Boone County government offers a wide and diverse number of direct services to its residents, including law enforcement, correction and detention of law violators, support for the criminal justice system, direct health care, maintenance of essential records, highway maintenance, property assessments, courtroom operations, building and planning services, tax collection for other local governments, and election administration among others. From these many services come many opportunities for employment.

For applications and openings for the Sheriff's Department please visit the Public Safety Building at 615 N. Main Street, Belvidere, IL 61008

Current Job Openings : 

Boone County Administration Office
Office Manager

The Boone County Administration Office is currently hiring a
full-time Office Manager. This person will be responsible
for preparing agendas and packet information for county board
meetings as well as transcribing minutes from the meetings.
This person will also be responsible for accounts payable,
maintaining office records, organizing office operations, and
any other duties assigned by the County Administrator.
Applicants must be people-oriented and have strong communication skills.
Computer knowledge is a must.
The starting wage for this position is $12.00-$15.00 per hour D.O.Q
Excellent benefits including health, dental, and retirement.
Applications are available at the Boone County Administration Office
1212 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008
or click on the application link below.
Please submit applications to:
Boone County Administration Office
1212 Logan Avenue Suite 102
Belvidere, IL 61008
Applications must be received by August 30, 2013
EOE

In Person Counselor & Community Educator

The Boone County Health Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for our In Person Counselor Program in collaboration with the Illinois Association of Public Health Administrators / Illinois Public Health Association.  This position will promote and protect health and prevent disease for the residents of Boone County by conducting informational and educational programs in Boone County to promote enrollment in health insurance and assisting eligible individuals and small employers with enrollment in qualified health plans, Medicaid, and All Kids through the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace.  This is a full-time position.  The initial contract will expire no later than June 30, 2014 and may be terminated for other reasons prior to that date.  This position requires at least an associate's degree in business, finance, health, public health or human services and at least three years of experience in an eligibility determination and benefits enrollment, health promotion, community health education, public health or human services program.  This position requires the ability to communicate fluently in spoken and written English and Spanish.    Excellent working environment and great benefit package.  Please click here to view the full job description.  Send resume to Amanda Mehl, Boone County Health Department, 1204 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008 or submit electronically to info@boonehealth.org.  EOE

Public Health Nurse

The Boone County Health Department is currently hiring a full-time Public Health Nurse to serve as a Maternal Child Health Case Manager in our Family Case Management and WIC Programs.  Must possess a strong desire to work with children and families.  Other duties include but are not limited to providing nursing care during our Immunization, Seasonal Flu, and School Physical clinics.  Bilingual in English/Spanish encouraged to apply.  Must be a registered nurse licensed to practice in Illinois.  Excellent working environment and great benefit package.  Paid holidays, weekends, and most evenings off.  Please click here to view the full job description.  Send resume to Amanda Mehl, Boone County Health Department, 1204 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008 or submit electronically to info@boonehealth.org    EOE

Links are available by clicking on the following:  Employment Opportunities | Boone County, Illinois