Madison County Recorder
Recent News About Madison County Recorder
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Maag Holdings seeks approval of settlement with Wood River over grass cutting liens
Maag Holdings LLC seeks approval of a class settlement against Wood River in a suit alleging the city violated the constitutional rights of residents by failing to properly inform them of grass cutting liens. -
MC Tax Cycle Committee votes to postpone Fidlar contract discussions while State's Attorney's Office looks into legality, authority
During a special Real Estate Tax Cycle Committee meeting Wednesday, members of the committee voted to postpone discussions on two no-bid contracts made without board approval with Fidlar Technologies in order to give the State’s Attorney’s Office time to research whether the contracts were done legally and according to county policy. -
Meyer defends no-bid Fidlar contracts, seeks reimbursement under CARES Act; Board members question transparency and available funds
Madison County Recorder Amy Meyer said she acted “in good faith” when she signed off on two no-bid contracts with Fidlar Technologies for more than $439,000 without notifying the county board in order to seek reimbursement under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. -
Madison County Recorder appears to have signed $430K contracts without county notification; Michael: ‘This is unprecedented lack of transparency’
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler stated in a press release that Recorder Amy Meyer appears to have signed two no-bid contracts totaling more than $439,000 with Iowa-based Fidlar Technologies without going through appropriate purchasing protocols and two months before her position is consumed by the county clerk. -
Madison County Recorder's Office continues its work remotely, reminds citizens remote notarization allowed
As the stay-at-home order in Illinois is extended through the end of May, Madison County Recorder Amy Meyer has introduced further measures to serve the public while maximizing safety during the Covid-19 crisis. -
No action taken on extra compensation request during special meeting; Department heads justify request based on PTO for 'non-essentials'
No action was taken by the Madison County Finance Committee during a heated special meeting on a resolution seeking additional pay or comp time for four Madison County departments – amounting to the equivalent of nearly $400,000 in extra liability for a two week pay period. -
Four Madison County departments request extra pay, comp time for employees working 'in person' during COVID-19 pandemic
As Madison County departments work with “skeleton crews” in an effort to comply with COVID-19 guidelines, several department heads are requesting additional pay and comp time as an incentive for employees who come to the office to work in person - amounting to nearly $400,000 in extra liability for a two week pay period. -
MC Recorder says board committee chairs unnecessarily call excessive executive sessions
After she was forced out of an executive session during last week’s finance committee meeting, Madison County Recorder Amy Meyer said board committees have been overusing closed sessions out of fear of litigation. -
MC finance committee 'tables' IT director’s request for attorney fees in raid case; County recorder refused to leave closed session
Things got heated during the Madison County finance committee meeting on Wednesday after committee members went into executive session to discuss IT Director Rob Dorman’s request for attorney’s fees for a corruption investigation that was recently dismissed. -
2018 Madison County Property Tax Report: East Alton, Madison, Pontoon Beach, Highland have highest property tax bills
Charlotte and Steve Blackledge are asking $429,000 for their 4,100 square foot ranch at 5200 Fox Cove in Edwardsville, overlooking the 18th fairway of Fox Creek Golf Course. -
Suit against Recorder alleges firing came after reporting of alleged illegal activity
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Recorder of Deeds Amy Meyer is accused in a lawsuit of firing an employee after that person reported alleged illegal conduct. -
Analysis: Edwardsville schools’ spending growing five times faster than enrollment
Local property tax spending by Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 grew 35 percent between 2015 and 2005, while district enrollment grew just seven percent. -
Law Day 2016 reveals children's side of Miranda rights
Some of the detainees in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center say they learned too late the cost of not understanding or not embracing their right to stay silent during a police interrogation. -
Candidate for recorder says party bosses have attempted to intimidate her from running
“Whether it be a rigged endorsement meeting or whispers that this campaign would hurt my career, the so-called Democratic Party bosses should not have the power to force a candidate on the voters of Madison County,” said Bradford. “Voters in the Democratic primary should have a choice in whom to nominate for the respective offices on the ballot.” -
Former employee sues Madison County State's Attorney's Office, claims discrimination
Gibbons A former assistant state's attorney has sued Madison County and its prosecutor's office, claiming that her disability played "a motivating factor" in her termination. -
Recorder Rice files motion to dismiss worker's lawsuit against him
Rice Madison County Recorder of Deeds Matt Rice has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against him brought by a former employer of his office. -
Republican Madison County Recorder on deadline to answer summons
Rice Madison County Recorder Matt Rice has been summoned and ordered to answer a complaint against him by Sept. 24.