Proposal to Raise Pay, End Mileage for ZBA

The McHenry County Board is moving toward raising the pay of Zoning Board of Appeals members, but plan to eliminate mileage. What’s the reason? The memo gives this reason: According to County Administration, processing mileage reimbursement payments for the ZBA creates … Continue reading

Call for Opposition to Coral Township Rezoning

Kristin Ottolino of the Citizens Alert Social Media Network sends the following email concerning the Coral Township zoning request by the Fraternite of Notre Dame: To All Concerned McHenry County Citizens, I apologize, but on the last email regarding where … Continue reading

ZBA Hearing on Coral Township Convent Rezoning Packed

This story has been bumped up because an Friend of McHenry County Blog has sent what was observed at the meeting.  The observations are in italics. Attended the zoning meeting on 4/9/2015 arriving at 2:15 pm until approx. 4:15 pm. … Continue reading

Committee Rejects New Employee, Plus Pay Hikes for Zoning Board of Appeals

Tuesday the Planning & Development Committee took on a decidedly fiscal conservative approach to McHenry County spending. Two items to increase spending were on the agenda: Hiring a new person to handle water resources at a cost of almost $73,000 … Continue reading

Ex-Oakwood Hills Village President’s Husband Resigns from Zoning & Planning Post

The Oakwood Hills Village web site is reporting that Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commiossner Daniel Funk has resigned his post. He is the husband of recently-resigned Village President Melanie Funk. … Continue reading

Three McHenry County Zoning Slots Open

The information is contained in the press release from the McHenry County Board seen below: The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from persons interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA). Three vacancies are available … Continue reading

County Board Appointments on Tap

Here the the appointments that are due to be approved Tuesday.  The dates are when the terms will expire. AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FARMLAND PROTECTION COMMISSION Harry W. Alten, Jr. 01/01/2015 Lenore R. Beyer-Clow 01/01/2015 Mary T. McCann 01/01/2013 McHENRY … Continue reading