Sterling, IL

Sterling Public Library Board

The Sterling Public Library Board will review standard consent items including minutes and financial reports. The primary business involves discussing and potentially approving proposals from Willett Hoffman for professional services related to the Carnegie Public Restroom and Staff Restroom remodels. The agenda also includes a Librarian's Report on foundation updates and circulation statistics.

• Discussion and approval of proposal from Willett Hoffman for professional services for the Carnegie Public Restroom remodel
• Discussion and approval of proposal from Willett Hoffman for professional services for the Staff Restroom remodel
• Approval of minutes, invoices, receipts, and cash & investment report

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Sterling Public Library Board

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City Council

The City of Sterling Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution authorizing an OSLAD grant application for the Northwestern Steel & Wire Park. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items, including public comment, consent agenda, and staff reports.

• Public Hearing for OSLAD Grant Application for Northwestern Steel & Wire Park
• Resolution Authorizing OSLAD Grant Application

Plan Commission

City Council

The Sterling City Council will consider an ordinance banning smoking in public parks, recreational trails, and bike pathways, and will vote on several business items including a vehicle purchase and a TIF redevelopment agreement. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and several event requests and proclamations. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Ordinance No. 2026-08-17: Banning smoking in public parks, recreational trails, and bike pathways
• Purchase of 2026 Chevy Silverado for Building Department, $43,523.83 from Sterling Chevrolet (waive bid process)
• TIF Redevelopment Agreement for 324 1st Avenue
• Authorize City Manager to enter into Energy Supply Contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumping Stations
• Request from Antonio Flores to waive deposit and rental fees for Worship Event at Grandon Civic Center on August 29, 2026

City Council

Plan Commission

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The Sterling Municipal Band is meeting to review the Summer 2026 season, discuss centennial celebration ideas, and consider revising job descriptions for the Band Director and Manager. The agenda also includes updates on upcoming events and a report on stucco damage.

• Summer 2026 Music Under the Stars season review
• Centennial celebration planning with Music Commission and guest conductor ideas
• Upcoming events: Sights and Sounds (Dec 4), Tuba Christmas (Dec 5), Winter Concert (Jan 8, 2027), Spring Concert (Apr 23, 2027)
• Fiesta Day Parade on Sept 19
• Revision of Band Director and Band Manager job descriptions

General

Sterling Public Library Board

The scheduled August 4, 2026 meeting of the Sterling Public Library Board has been canceled. No business was conducted.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Sterling City Council will meet to decide on zoning amendments for CGH Medical Center properties, authorize historic register nominations, and approve sewer rehabilitation contracts totaling $839,127.14. The agenda also includes routine approvals and public comment.

• Approve zoning change for 1816 & 1818 1st Avenue from MR-6 to CB with special use for EMS facility
• Authorize historic register nominations for Lawrence Brother's Site and National Manufacturing Site
• Waive bid process and approve $43,400 masonry repair contract for Sterling Public Works
• Approve $55,027.75 change order and $740,699.39 pay request for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation with Hoerr Construction
• Adopt ordinance banning smoking in public parks, recreational trails, and bike pathways

The Sterling City Council approved a resolution to submit historic register nomination applications for the Lawrence Brothers' and National Manufacturing sites, a step needed for federal and state historic tax credits. The council also approved waiving the bid process and a $43,400 quote for masonry work at Public Works, a change order and pay request for sewer rehabilitation, and two ordinances rezoning CGH Medical Center property for an EMS facility. An ordinance banning smoking in public parks, trails, and bike pathways was tabled to the August 17 meeting to clarify the definition of pathways.

• Approved Resolution 2026-08-26 for historic register nominations (6-0)
• Approved waiving bid process for Public Works masonry (6-0)
• Approved $43,400 masonry quote from Mike Harrison (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #9 to Hoerr Construction for $(55,027.75) (6-0)
• Approved Pay Request #10 to Hoerr Construction for $740,699.39 (6-0)
• Tabled smoking ban ordinance to Aug 17 (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-08-18 amending Comprehensive Plan for CGH Medical Center (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-08-19 rezoning CGH property to CB with special use for EMS (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning four parcels (11-16-452-005 through 008) at 1816 and 1818 1st Avenue from MR-6 to Community Business with a Special Use permit for an EMS facility. The commission will also discuss regulatory frameworks for data centers and battery storage. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for rezoning 11-16-452-005/006/007/008 at 1816 and 1818 1st Avenue from MR-6 to Community Business with Special Use for EMS facility
• Discussion on data center regulations and siting
• Discussion on battery storage facility regulations
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on a mill and overlay contract for 14th and 15th Streets and the purchase of a new truck for the Building and Code Enforcement Department. The body will also review a final payment for sidewalk improvements and the disposal of a surplus pumper truck.

• Award bid for 14th Street and 15th Street Mill and Overlay to Helm Civil for $298,129.90
• Purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from Ed Morse Chevrolet for $42,500.00
• Final payment of $60,829.35 to Blue Bird Construction for 3rd Street ADA Sidewalk Improvements
• Ordinance 2026-07-16 for the disposal of a 2011 KME Predator Pumper
• Study session regarding downtown dumpsters

The City Council approved a $298,129.90 bid to Helm Civil for mill and overlay work on 14th and 16th Streets, and a $60,829.35 final pay request for 3rd Street ADA sidewalk improvements. The council also authorized disposal of a 2011 fire pumper as surplus property. Two agenda items for a Chevrolet Silverado purchase were removed because the vehicle was sold before the meeting. A study session discussed downtown dumpster issues, with staff directed to meet with business owners and return with a recommendation.

• Approved $298,129.90 bid to Helm Civil for 14th/16th Street mill and overlay (6-0)
• Approved $60,829.35 final pay request to Blue Bird Construction for 3rd Street ADA sidewalks (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-07-16 authorizing disposal of 2011 KME Predator Pumper surplus property (6-0)
• Removed agenda items 8B and 8C for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado purchase because vehicle was sold prior to meeting
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills/payroll, Mayor for the Day proclamation, and Toys for Tots bucket brigade permit (6-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointments of personnel to boards and commissions (6-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for personnel discussion (6-0)

Sterling Riverfront Commission

The Riverfront Commission will meet to receive an update from developer Ron Clewer of Gorman and Company. The body will discuss funding and construction for Phase II and enhancements for Phase I.

• Update from developer Ron Clewer of Gorman and Company
• Phase II funding information
• Phase II construction
• Phase I enhancements

Plan Commission

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Plan Commission

Sterling Municipal Band

The Sterling Municipal Band will meet on July 13, 2026, to review summer concert series logistics, approve a $1,000 pizza party expense, and discuss updates to advertising, programs, and band bylaws. New business includes addressing stucco damage, while discussions cover scooters and e-bikes at concerts, centennial celebration planning, and scheduling an August meeting.

• Pizza Party expense of $1,000
• Advertising billboards, newspaper, and yard signs updates
• Fiesta Day Parade on September 19
• Stucco damage reported as new business
• Bylaw updates: changing election officer time and adding assistant treasurer

The Sterling Municipal Band Commission approved the consent agenda, financial report, and a pizza party up to $1,000 for August 5, 2026. They discussed plans for the Fiesta Day Parade, including using a truck with recorded music due to low player availability, and noted stucco damage at the Grandon Civic Center requiring repair estimates. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including June and Annual Meeting minutes, Band Director's and Manager's reports
• Approved financial report showing operating balance of $41,817.85
• Approved pizza party up to $1,000 for 8/5/26
• Discussed Fiesta Day Parade plan: use truck with recorded music, hand out stickers and magnets
• Noted stucco damage at Grandon Civic Center; will seek bids if repair exceeds $20,000
• Tabled Centennial Celebration discussion until next month
• Set August meeting for Tuesday, August 11
• Set tentative Tuba Christmas date for December 5, 2026

Sterling Public Library Board

The Sterling Public Library Board will meet to review financial reports and librarian statistics. The board will discuss updates regarding the elevator, the foundation, and the Carnegie bathroom remodel.

• Elevator update
• Foundation update
• Carnegie bathroom remodel update
• Approval of invoices and receipts

City Council

The City Council will review several construction pay requests and equipment purchases. The body is also considering an ordinance regarding the Private Tree Loan Removal Program and personnel promotions for the fire department.

• Pay request to Sjostrom and Sons for $297,811.72 for Sterling Riverfront Phase I
• Pay request to Blue Bird Construction for $69,610.34 for 3rd Street ADA Sidewalk Improvements
• Purchase of an MPS Falcon 3100 Trailer System for the Police Department for $60,236.25
• Contract with Professional Cleaning Services for NWSW Park at $2,730.00 per month
• Quote from Gaared LLC for $18,110.76 to seal coat Public Works and Wastewater Treatment Facility lots

The Sterling City Council approved Pay Request No. 12 to Sjostrom & Sons for $297,811.72 for the Sterling Riverfront Phase I project, after a motion to table was withdrawn. The council also approved several other items, including a $60,236.25 camera trailer for police, a $2,730/month cleaning contract for NWSW Park, and a $18,110.76 seal coating quote. A resident spoke against Flock cameras, but no action was taken.

• Approved Pay Request No. 12 to Sjostrom & Sons for $297,811.72 for Riverfront Phase I (4-1, Wise nay)
• Approved Pay Request No. 2 to Blue Bird Construction for $69,610.34 for 3rd Street ADA sidewalk improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-07-15 amending Private Tree Loan Removal Program (5-0)
• Waived bid process and approved contract with Professional Cleaning Services for $2,730/month for NWSW Park (5-0)
• Waived bid process and approved purchase of MPS Falcon 3100 Trailer System for Police Department for $60,236.25 (5-0)
• Waived bid process and approved quote from Gaared LLC for $18,110.76 for seal coating parking lots (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, payroll, Miller Road closure, and Optimist Club bucket brigade (5-0)

Sterling Public Library Board

The board is meeting to discuss member attendance at the American Library Conference at McCormick Place. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Board member attendance at American Library Conference at McCormick Place

Plan Commission

City Council

The Sterling City Council will consider a resolution for a .02% building and maintenance property tax levy for the Sterling Public Library, along with multiple pay requests for street and sidewalk projects. The council will also vote on waiving bid processes and accepting quotes for a fire department station alerting system and a self-contained breathing apparatus fill station. Other business includes a subdivision plat approval, a road closure for Movies in the Park, and transferring property to the Industrial Development Commission. A study session on Flock cameras is scheduled.

• Resolution No. R2026-06-24 regarding .02% property tax levy for Sterling Public Library
• Pay Request #1 to Blue Bird Construction for $58,874.67 for 3rd Street ADA Sidewalk Improvements
• Accept quote of $89,908.01 from WESTNET LLC for fire department station alerting system
• Accept quote of $14,745 from Air One Equipment for SCBA fill station for fire department
• Ordinance 2026-06-14 approving subdivision plat for Rock River Stone RealEstate LLC parcels

The Sterling City Council approved several items, including a library property tax levy, pay requests for construction projects, and the purchase of a fire department station alerting system and SCBA fill station. The council also approved a road closure for Movies in the Park, a subdivision plat, and a property transfer to the Industrial Development Commission. During a study session on Flock cameras, the council requested the police chief to research alternative vendors for license plate readers.

• Approved Resolution R2026-06-24 for .02% library property tax levy (6-0)
• Approved Pay Request #1 to Blue Bird Construction for $58,874.67 for 3rd Street ADA sidewalk improvements (6-0)
• Approved final pay requests to Martin & Company Excavating for street reconstruction ($3,000.12 and $9,053.17) (6-0)
• Waived bid process and accepted $89,908.01 quote from WESTNET LLC for fire station alerting system (6-0)
• Waived bid process and accepted $14,745 quote from Air One Equipment for SCBA fill station (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06-25 for road closure on Illinois Route 2 for Movies in the Park (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-06-14 for subdivision plat for Rock River Stone RealEstate LLC (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06-26 transferring property to Industrial Development Commission (6-0)

Sterling Municipal Band

The Sterling Municipal Band will meet to elect officers and review financial reports. The body will discuss the Summer 2026 Music Under the Stars series and potential updates to its bylaws.

• Election of Officers
• Payment of $200 to guest vocalist Cole Stumpenhorst for August 5th
• Planning for Independence Day Celebration and Kidz Koncert
• Review of donor and corporate sponsor letters
• Proposed bylaw changes regarding election timing and the addition of an Assistant Treasurer

The commission approved the May minutes, director's and manager's reports, and financial reports unanimously. They discussed upcoming events including the Independence Day celebration, Kidz Koncert, and a guest vocalist, and proposed bylaw changes to move officer elections to May and add an Assistant Treasurer.

• Approved May minutes (4-0)
• Approved Band Director's Report (4-0)
• Approved Band Manager's Report (4-0)
• Approved Financial Reports (4-0)
• Elected Tony Crisp as Assistant Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved ordering flags ($179.94) for Independence Day celebration
• Approved ordering percussion case ($115.95), headphones ($89.63), and cymbal straps ($13.95 x2)
• Appointed Tom and Dianne Ausman and Sherry Mosser as Band Ambassadors

Sterling Municipal Band

The Sterling Municipal Band will meet to review bookkeeping and minutes. The body is scheduled to approve dates for twelve regular meetings and an annual meeting for the 2026-2027 term.

• Approval of 2026-2027 meeting dates from July 13 through June 7
• Review of Treasurer's bookkeeping
• Designation of new officers' duties per By-Laws

The Sterling Municipal Band Commission held its annual meeting, reviewed and approved monthly bookkeeping with about $15,000 in reserves, and approved the schedule of twelve regular meetings plus the annual meeting for 2026-2027. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved monthly bookkeeping review with ~$15,000 in reserves
• Approved 2026-2027 meeting dates (12 regular meetings plus annual meeting)
• Designated Tony Crisp as Assistant Treasurer
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 6:10 PM

Sterling Public Library Board

The Sterling Public Library Board will meet to review financial reports and library statistics. The board is scheduled to discuss and potentially approve the establishment of a foundation.

• Discussion and approval of establishing a foundation
• Approval of invoices and receipts
• Review of circulation statistics and story hour report

City Council

The Sterling City Council will meet to consider consent agenda items including proclamations and fee waivers for fundraisers, personnel actions, and several business items. Key decisions include multiple purchases with waived bid processes: a building generator for City Hall ($64,769), a bucket truck for Public Works ($174,440), and three police vehicles totaling $159,035.15. They will also consider a final payment of $41,821.79 for East 7th Street construction and a resolution declaring police vehicles surplus.

• Pay Request Number 2 (Final) to O'Brien Civil Works for $41,821.79 for East 7th Street Construction
• Waive bid and accept quote for 150 kW building generator for City Hall from Electric Doctor for $64,769.00
• Waive bid and accept quote for 2027 bucket truck for Public Works from Runnion Equipment for $174,440.00
• Waive bid and accept quotes for two 2026 Chevy Tahoes ($107,480.40), upfitting ($17,667.12), and one 2026 Chevy Equinox ($33,887.63) for Police Department
• Resolution 2026-06-21 declaring certain Police Department vehicles as surplus and authorizing trade-in

The Sterling City Council approved several equipment purchases and waived the bid process for a City Hall generator, a Public Works bucket truck, and police vehicles. They also approved pay requests for construction projects and a road closure resolution for the Sterling Street Fest. All votes were unanimous with four aldermen present.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and event fee waivers (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06-22 for Sterling Street Fest road closure of 4th Street (4-0)
• Approved final pay request of $41,821.79 to O'Brien Civil Works for East 7th Street construction (4-0)
• Approved pay request #14 of $38,592.00 to Gorman and Company (4-0)
• Waived bid process and accepted $64,769.00 quote for City Hall generator (4-0)
• Waived bid process and accepted $174,440.00 quote for Public Works bucket truck (4-0)
• Waived bid process and accepted $107,480.40 quote for two police Tahoes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06-21 declaring police vehicles surplus for trade-in (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the subdivision of a parcel and lot combination. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Public hearing for the subdivide of a parcel/lot combination via subdivision

The Plan Commission recommended that City Council approve a petition to subdivide the southwest part of parcel 6 along 17th Avenue and East 5th Street. This action is intended to allow a neighboring residential property to purchase a portion of the land to increase its yard size.

• Approved March 26, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve subdivision of southwest part of parcel 6 along 17th Avenue/E 5th Street contingent on removal of Special Use and plat revision (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on authorizing initial funds for a Fire Training Center and a collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2301. The body will also consider several equipment purchases and a license agreement for an alley. A study session is scheduled to discuss downtown business district parking.

• Resolution 2026-05-18 authorizing initial funds for the Fire Training Center
• Purchase of a 5200 Series Snow Wing from Bonnell Industries for $28,999.23
• Purchase of two 2026 pickup trucks from Sterling Chevrolet for $61,757.20 and $53,820.63
• Ordinance 2026-05-13 regarding a license agreement for the alley adjacent to 312 Locust Street
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 2301

The Sterling City Council approved initial funds for a Fire Training Center, waived bid processes for several vehicle and equipment purchases, and accepted quotes for a snow wing and two trucks. They also approved a collective bargaining agreement with the fire union and a license agreement for an alley adjacent to 312 Locust Street. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Resolution 2026-05-18 authorizing initial funds for Fire Training Center (6-0)
• Waived bid process for 5200 Series Snow Wing purchase and installation (6-0)
• Accepted Bonnell Industries quote for snow wing at $28,999.23 (6-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2301 (6-0)
• Waived bid process for 2026 3/4 ton truck for Public Works (6-0)
• Accepted Sterling Chevrolet quote for Public Works truck at $61,757.20 (6-0)
• Waived bid process for 2026 3/4 ton truck for Waste Water (6-0)
• Accepted Sterling Chevrolet quote for Waste Water truck at $53,820.63 (6-0)

Sterling Riverfront Commission

The Sterling Riverfront Commission will hold a meeting to discuss the Riverfront Park Opening and other business items. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Riverfront Park Opening
• Other Discussion

Plan Commission