Policy Committee

The activities of the Champaign County GIS Consortium are directed by the Policy Committee.

Policy Committee Information

The Policy Committee consists of one (1) representative designated by the Chancellor of the University and by the Chief Administrative Officers of the other member agencies. This committee assumes the decision making authority for CCGISC including, but not limited to general policies and the annual budget & work plan.


Policy Committee Members
  • Abby Heckman, Village of Mahomet, Chair
  • Jake McCoy, Village of Rantoul, Vice-Chair
  • M. C. Neal, Champaign County
  • Mark Toalson, City of Champaign
  • Tim Cowan, City of Urbana
  • James Sims, University of Illinois
  • Christopher Walton, Village of Savoy
  • Joe Hackney, Village of St Joseph


Calendar Year Meeting Schedule
  • Friday, January 19, 2024
  • Friday, April 19, 2024
  • Friday, July 19, 2024
  • Friday, October 18, 2024


Upcoming Policy Committee Meeting

April 19, 2024 11:00am – Shields-Carter Meeting Room
Brookens Administrative Center, 1776 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call – Sign-in Sheet
III. Approval of Agenda
April 19, 2024 Agenda PDF file opens in a new window
IV. Public Participation
V. Approval of Minutes
A. January 19, 2024 - Regular Meeting PDF file opens in a new window
VI. Financial Statements
A. FY2023 - 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2023 -FINAL PDF file opens in a new window
B. FY2024 - 01/01/2024 through 03/31/2024 opens in a new window
VII. Business Items
A. Approval of Updates to CCGISC Rules and Procedures PDF file opens in a new window
B. Approval of GPS Base Station Agreements PDF file opens in a new window
1. CCGISC/University Cost Share Memorandum of Understanding PDF file opens in a new window
2. Base Station Intergovernmental Agreement PDF file opens in a new window
C. Semi-annual Review of the Closed Meeting Session Minutes
D. Discussion of County-wide 3-inch Ortho-imagery PDF file opens in a new window
E. Discussion of Third-Party Access & Rules of Engagement PDF file opens in a new window
F. GIS Director's Report PDF file opens in a new window
VIII. Adjournment

Champaign County strives to provide an environment welcoming to all persons regardless of disability, race, gender, or religion. Please call 217-819-3555 to request special accommodations at least 2 business days in advance.