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The Effingham County Board is the legislative body of County Government. It is comprised of 9 elected members, each representing constituents in a geographic district within the County. Each district is currently composed on average of just under 4000 residents. The districts are adjusted every 10 years after the national census information is published.

The Board works alongside 20 County departments of an estimated 170 full-time employees and 50 part-time employees in operating and managing County needs with an operational budget averaging $15,500,000.00.

The Board meets monthly on the third Monday of the month, with the exception of Holidays, and then the meeting is moved one day to Tuesday. The Board also encompasses various committees that report and recommend to the board.

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The Effingham County Board:

  • Determines Real Estate Tax Levy
  • Sets and collects other local taxes
  • Delineates budget for all County offices
  • Composes, debates, considers and adopts County Ordinances and Resolutions
  • Cooperates and interacts with Federal, State, and other local government entities
  • Conducts county wide business not specific to a particular department
  • Negotiates insurance and labor contracts
  • Enters into contractual agreements on behalf of the county
  • Coordinates with CEFS to provide Public Transportation
  • Facilitates efforts between various departments within the county
  • Appoints all committee members

The Effingham County Board complies with the Open Meetings Act and utilizes Roberts Rules of Order in the conduct of all meetings.

See the Calendar for information on Board and Committee meetings. The agendas and minutes will be posted on this site as well.

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BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

  • Updated August 17, 2026

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Effingham County 911 Ambulance Services RFP – OPEN – Submission deadline of October 13, 2026 at 3:30pm

  • Questions due September 8, 2026 at 3:30pm to “Ambulance Inquiry”, 101 N. 4th St., Ste. 301, Effingham, IL,  62401
    • Question #1 was in regards to fines associated with response times and if there are any allowable outliers on these fines.
      • Response – The fines and regulation in association with fines are in the event the service did not properly staff the county and were unavailable to transport patient.  The fines would be determined on a case by case basis and is only an “at fault” fine.
    • Question #2 was in regards to a staffing model contracting with the agency to provide ambulances and personnel responding from the fire stations, or central government owned locations within the jurisdiction.
      • Response – The infrastructure for this model does not exist in Effingham County.
    • Question #3 – Is the County set on the proposed fine structure?
      • Response – The fine structure is not designed to be penial.  It is designed to force compliance.  The Committee has never been heavy handed with fining and would need board approval for any fine.
    • Question #4 – Is the City of Effingham starting their own 911 EMS Service?
      • Response – The City of Effingham Fire Department will be doing EMR only with no-transport.
    • Question #5 – Opening in a new service area requires a large capital outlay, would the board consider a 5-year term?
      • Response – The term for the contact is a 3 year contract with 2 1-year recommendations for extension.
    • Question #6 – EMS in the surrounding counties are struggling with staff.  Has there been any consideration on how realistic mutual aid agreements are?
      • Response – The county is aware of shortage in other counties and that is the reason for allowing basic and ALS units.
    • Question #7 – Has the position of the Effingham Fire Department in response to EMS calls changes in the last five years?
      • Response – Beginning October 1st, EMR level will be instituted at the Effingham Fire Department.
    • Question #8 – What challenges are the County currently facing with EMS?
      • Response – High call volume
    • Question #9 – Does the County have rules for the minimum number of ambulances needed and how or if the 911 service will support the local hospital?
      • Response – There is not a minimum number of ambulances contracted.  The service would be responsible for managing the need.
    • Question #10 – What does the County consider real-time?
      • Response – Near instantaneous transmission is considered real-time.
    • Question #11 – Is the County willing to support the EMS operation with consideration given to facilities for housing the ambulances and crew?
      • Response – This is not currently budgeted and would be a discussion that would be need to be had.
    • Question #12 – Would the County consider a Nurse Navigation system in the County and City PSAP that would route non-emergent 911 calls to a nurse that would navigate them to the appropriate care and transport method?
      • Response – Illinois does not currently allow for a Nurse Navigation system with 911 calls.  This would not be something the County would consider implementing until compliance can be displayed.

Effingham County Building – Jail Roof RFP – CLOSED

Effingham County Government Center Control Systems RFP – CLOSED

Effingham County Audit RFQ (FY2025, 2026, & 2027) – CLOSED

Effingham County Building 1st Floor Renovations – Sheriff’s Office RFP 2024 – CLOSED

Effingham County Museum Roof Repair RFP 2024 – CLOSED

Historic Courtyard Drainage and Gazebo RFP 2024 – CLOSED

911 Control Room Entranceway RFP 2024 – CLOSED

Historic Courtyard Drainage and Gazebo RFP 2024 – CLOSED

  • No award

Effingham County Building Replacement Windows RFP 2024 – CLOSED

Historic Courtyard Drainage and Gazebo RFP 2023 – CLOSED

  • No Award

2026 Solar Ordinance 4.20.26

2026 Wind Ordinance 4.20.26

Hearing Procedures for Wind-Solar Hearings in Effingham County

For more information, please contact Angie Thompson, MS-HRM

athompson@effinghamcountyil.gov

2026 Applications Received

  1. Mason Plains, LLC Special Use Permit Submittal – 4-23-26
    1. Notice of Public Hearing for Nexamp Mason Plains Solar 6-30-26
    2. Hearing Agenda for 6-30-26 
    3. Hearing Transcripts – Mason Plains-Effingham County – 6-30-26
    4. Solar Press Release – Application Withdrawal
  2. Mason Plains, LLC Special Use Permit Second Submission 8.28.26
    1. 02_Mason Plains – SUP Checklist – 4-17-2026
    2. 03_Mason Plains – Proof of Site Control – Lease Memorandum
    3. 04_Mason Plains – Decommissioning Plan-2026.08.25
    4. 04a_Mason Plains – Decommissioning Affidavit
    5. 04b_Mason Plains – Decommissioning Bond Form
    6. 05_Mason Plains – ALTA Survey
    7. 06_Mason Plains – SUP Plans
    8. 07_Mason Plains – Proposed Conditions – 1500 FT Buffer
    9. 08_Mason Plains – Proposed Conditions – 1 Mile Buffer
    10. 09_Mason Plains – Drainage Plan – 4-15-2026
    11. 10_Mason Plains – Concept Screening Plan
    12. 11_Mason Plains – Standard AIMA – Fully Executed – 2-17-2026
    13. 12_Mason Plains – Endangered Species Memo – IPaC and EcoCAT
    14. 12a_Mason Plains_EcoCAT
    15. 12b_Mason Solar – IPaC
    16. 13_Mason Plains – Protected Lands Memo
    17. 14_Mason Plains – SHPO Consultation
    18. 15_Mason Plains – Noise Study
    19. 16_Mason Plains – Communications Study
    20. 17_Mason Plains – Geotechnical Narrative
    21. 18_Mason Plains – Vegetation Management Plan
    22. 19_Mason Plains – Road Authority Correspondence
    23. 20_Mason Plains – Notice to Microwave Transmission Providers
    24. 21_Mason Plains – FAA DNH – 11-17-2025
    25. 21a_ Mason Plains – Airport Authority Correspondence
    26. 22_Mason Plains – Technical Submission Index
    27. 23_Mason Plains – Notice to Emergency Responders
    28. 24_Mason Plains – No Drainage District Confirmation
    29. 25_Mason Plains – Operation and Management Plan
    30. 26_Mason Plains – Property Value Study
    31. 27_Mason Plains – Solar Module Specification Sheet
    32. 27a_Mason Plains – Inverter Specification Sheet
  3. Effingham Solar 1, LLC Special Use Permit Application-Submitted 8-26-26
    1. Project Narrative
    2. Appendix A – Special Use Permit Plan Set
    3. Appendix B – Redacted Lease Agreement
    4. Appendix C – Decommissioning Estimate
    5. Appendix D – Road District Correspondence & Draft RUA
    6. Appendix E – Noise Study
    7. Appendix F – AIMA
    8. Appendix G – Avian and Wildlife Impact Study
    9. Appendix H – SHPO Correspondence
    10. Appendix I – INPC Correspondence
    11. Appendix J – Airport Correspondence
    12. Appendix K – Stormwater Analysis & Drain Tile Survey
    13. Appendix K – Stormwater Analysis & Drain Tile Survey (Existing Agricultural Drain Tile Investigation Plan)
    14. Appendix L – Emergency Services Correspondence
    15. Appendix M – Vegetation & Weed Management Plan
    16. Appendix N – Communication & Interference Studies
    17. Appendix O – Geotechnical Report
    18. Appendix P – Setback Exhibit
    19. Appendix Q – Glare Study
    20. Appendix R – Ameren Interconnection Agreement
    21. Appendix S – Wetland Delineation Report
    22. Appendix T – Property Value Study (Part 1)
    23. Appendix T – Property Value Study (Part 2)