Peoria County operations committee approves workers' compensation settlements, requests software inventory
February 25, 2026 | Peoria County, Illinois
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Peoria County's Operations Committee met at noon Feb. 24 and voted unanimously on several actions after hearing quarterly staffing and liability updates.
Angela, presenting the quarterly vacancy report, told the committee the facilities budget lists 10.84 full-time equivalents (FTE) but that filled plus vacant positions total 12 FTE because “back in October '25 ... the 2 FTE facilities out at the health department was moved under the facilities org,” and the health department will continue to cover part of those salaries. The committee heard the liability and workers' compensation report through December 2025; Angela said recent liability settlements are reflected in the report by the year of the claim.
Member Williams asked whether any workers' compensation claims remain open for Headington Oaks; Jenny deferred to Angela and Jessica and said she did not believe any open workers' compensation claims exist for that facility. The committee then moved into a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation and returned to open session to consider resolutions.
Upon reconvening, the committee approved two workers' compensation settlements (case 010015-006589-WC and case 010015-006619-WC) totaling $31,557. The body then approved a second settlement (case 010015-006355-WC) for $50,000. All motions were seconded and passed unanimously.
Jenny read a recommendation from the state's attorney's office that all previously held executive-session minutes remain confidential because the need for confidentiality continues and that executive-session audio recordings older than two years be destroyed except those that relate to pending litigation; the committee voted to adopt that recommendation.
During miscellaneous business Member Daley requested a comprehensive listing of all software purchases since 2019, including vendor, contract and maintenance costs, recommending staff, consulting/training fees, and license counts; the chair asked that the request be routed to Mr. Smith and the county IT department for formal production.
The public comment period produced no speakers. The committee adjourned after the miscellaneous business concluded.
Votes at a glance: approval to allow Member Elsasser to participate remotely (passed); approval of minutes from 01/06/2026 (passed unanimously); approval of two settlements totaling $31,557 (passed unanimously); approval of a $50,000 settlement (passed unanimously); adoption of state's attorney recommendation on executive-session minutes and audio retention (passed unanimously).
The committee did not set any additional public hearings or dates during the meeting and directed staff to produce the requested software inventory for future consideration.
Angela, presenting the quarterly vacancy report, told the committee the facilities budget lists 10.84 full-time equivalents (FTE) but that filled plus vacant positions total 12 FTE because “back in October '25 ... the 2 FTE facilities out at the health department was moved under the facilities org,” and the health department will continue to cover part of those salaries. The committee heard the liability and workers' compensation report through December 2025; Angela said recent liability settlements are reflected in the report by the year of the claim.
Member Williams asked whether any workers' compensation claims remain open for Headington Oaks; Jenny deferred to Angela and Jessica and said she did not believe any open workers' compensation claims exist for that facility. The committee then moved into a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation and returned to open session to consider resolutions.
Upon reconvening, the committee approved two workers' compensation settlements (case 010015-006589-WC and case 010015-006619-WC) totaling $31,557. The body then approved a second settlement (case 010015-006355-WC) for $50,000. All motions were seconded and passed unanimously.
Jenny read a recommendation from the state's attorney's office that all previously held executive-session minutes remain confidential because the need for confidentiality continues and that executive-session audio recordings older than two years be destroyed except those that relate to pending litigation; the committee voted to adopt that recommendation.
During miscellaneous business Member Daley requested a comprehensive listing of all software purchases since 2019, including vendor, contract and maintenance costs, recommending staff, consulting/training fees, and license counts; the chair asked that the request be routed to Mr. Smith and the county IT department for formal production.
The public comment period produced no speakers. The committee adjourned after the miscellaneous business concluded.
Votes at a glance: approval to allow Member Elsasser to participate remotely (passed); approval of minutes from 01/06/2026 (passed unanimously); approval of two settlements totaling $31,557 (passed unanimously); approval of a $50,000 settlement (passed unanimously); adoption of state's attorney recommendation on executive-session minutes and audio retention (passed unanimously).
The committee did not set any additional public hearings or dates during the meeting and directed staff to produce the requested software inventory for future consideration.
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