County board deals with multiple financial issues Scott Cousins, [email protected] FacebookTwitterEmail EDWARDSVILLE — Environmental grants totaling $137,196 were among a large number of financial issues dealt with by the Madison County Board at Wednesday’s regular meeting. A total of 10 grants, paid through the county’s host fee, were approved. Grants ranged fro about $8,300 to $15,000, with most being at the $15,000 mark. Those included grants to Alton, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Hamel, Maryville and Williamson. Wood River received $12,714, Alhambra $8,807 and the Tri-Township Park District in Troy $8,390. Costs include $6,500 for county-sponsored competitions and programs; $3,000 for meetings, training and scholarships for green school coordinators; $5,625 for coordinator and school recognition; and $27,275 for 13 separate school grants and incentive programs.