Whiteside County, IL

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review and forward the Building and Zoning Department's fee schedule amendments and flood prevention ordinance changes to the County Board for approval. The committee will also forward the Building, Zoning, Airport, and Highway Department budgets for the 2027 fiscal year to the Finance Committee. No zoning hearings are scheduled for September 2026.

• Resolution amending the Building and Zoning fee schedule
• Ordinance for text amendments in the Flood Prevention and Protection Ordinance, Chapter 16, Article II
• Forwarding Building & Zoning, Airport Board, and Highway Department CFY27 budgets to the Finance Committee
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims

Zoning Hearings

This meeting is cancelled; the agenda states there is no zoning hearing for September 17, 2026. No items will be discussed or decided.

• No zoning hearing scheduled

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The ETSB will hold a routine meeting with items including bill payment review, approval of previous minutes, and public comment. No specific substantive items (such as contracts or policy changes) are listed on the agenda. The meeting may include a closed session as indicated.

• Roll call and public comment
• Review and approval of bill payments
• Approval of minutes from October meeting
• Potential closed session
• Adjournment

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing Officer will conduct public hearings on two proposed text amendments to the county zoning ordinance. The first amendment would update regulations for wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems. The second would revise rules for accessory structures.

• Case #767: Text amendment for wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems
• Case #768: Text amendment for accessory structures

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will consider a motion to approve the purchase of a Command/Rehab vehicle for $54,740.20. The meeting also includes public comment and a report from CGH. The next meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026.

• Motion to approve purchase of Command/Rehab vehicle for $54,740.20
• Public comment period
• CGH report
• Next meeting set for October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider several action items, including a $50,000 business grant to MIT, a fuel supply contract with Gibson Oil, an increased ambulance invoice, and a $70,000 command vehicle purchase. The board will also approve appointments to local boards and file various committee reports.

• Approve $50,000 Business Grant to MIT
• Award fuel contract to Gibson Oil, Co. of Lyndon, IL
• Approve $9,152.50 increase in ambulance rechassis invoice
• Approve purchase of Command/Rehab vehicle for $70,000
• Approve appointments to Erie Fire Protection District and 911 Board

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing and new items. The agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, and accounts receivable, along with reports from the airport manager. Old and unfinished business covers professional lot maintenance, the 07/25 project, corporate hangar, office building tenants, and hangar roof painting. New business includes the manager's contract, the airport budget, and a farm lease.

• Approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Manager's contract
• Airport budget
• Farm lease
• Hangar roof painting

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the Board's regular meeting on August 18, 2026. They will consider several appointments and an anticipated motion to approve the purchase of a Command/Rehab vehicle for $54,740.20. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment, committee reports, and approval of the monthly claim report.

• Anticipated motion to approve purchase of Command/Rehab vehicle for $54,740.20
• Resolution of Congratulations to Landon Near for winning IHSA State Wrestling Championship
• Appointment of Chad Keegan to the Erie Fire Protection District
• Appointment of David Rogis to the 911 Board, term expiring 01/17/29
• Anticipated appointment to the Mental Health Board

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will review and approve the monthly claim report, hear updates from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development, and consider several board motions including a $50,000 business grant to MIT and a $498.30 property damage payment. The committee will also have first reads on CFY27 budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Approve $50,000 Business Grant Application for MIT
• Approve additional property damage payment of $498.30
• Approve July 2026 mileage and travel reimbursement of $1,313.00 for County Board Members
• First read of CFY27 budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee is meeting to consider wage compression adjustments for several county employees. They will vote on placing the First Assistant Public Defender, Chief Deputy, and Services Lieutenant into specific grades and steps of the county salary plan. The committee will also discuss the Sheriff's Secretary position. These are motions to be decided at this meeting.

• Motion to place First Assistant Public Defender in Grade 18, Step ___
• Motion to place Chief Deputy in Grade 18, Step ___ due to wage compression
• Motion to place Services Lieutenant in Grade 16, Step ___ due to wage compression
• Discussion of Sheriff's Secretary position

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will meet to approve July claim reports and conduct first readings of the FY2027 budget requests from the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, GIS Director, Information Technology Department, and Regional Office of Education. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond procedural approvals.

• Approve July claim reports
• First-read FY27 budget requests for County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, GIS Director, IT Department, and Regional Office of Education

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will meet for one hour in Morrison to approve the July claim report and receive monthly reports from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library. Each department will present a first-read budget request for FY27 that includes fixed assets and service contract funding.

• Approve July claim report
• Court Services FY27 budget first-read: fixed assets and service contracts
• Public Defender FY27 budget first-read: fixed assets and service contracts
• Circuit Clerk FY27 budget first-read: fixed assets and service contracts
• Court Administrator and Law Library FY27 budget first-read: fixed assets and service contracts

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The body will discuss first-read budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts for CFY27. The Sheriff is requesting salary increases for four specific positions.

• Salary increase requests for Chief Deputy, Service Lieutenant, Jail Superintendent, and Administrative Assistant
• CFY27 budget requests for fixed assets and service contract funding
• Approval of July claim reports
• Discussion of ARPA Funds
• Discussion of nuisance properties

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve the July claim report and review budget status reports. The meeting includes reports from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens.

• Approval of July claim report
• Review of budget status reports
• Mental Health Board meeting minutes from 6/30/26

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving a resolution awarding a fuel contract to Gibson Oil, Co. for unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel. They will also review a first look at capitalized fixed assets and service contracts for FY '27, hear a building and zoning report, and consider forwarding a property damage claim to the Finance Committee.

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider awarding a contract for unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel to Gibson Oil, Co. of Lyndon, IL. Members will also review FY '27 capitalized fixed assets and service contracts for the Highway Department and Building and Zoning. A property damage claim payment is slated for recommendation to the Finance Committee.

• Award of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel to Gibson Oil, Co.
• 1st Review of Capitalized Fixed Assets & Service Contract for FY '27
• Zoning Hearing for Tom Witmer on August 20, 2026
• Property damage claim payment recommendation
• Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims approval

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone Systems Board will consider a bill payment for the 911 system and approve the minutes from the October meeting. The board will also handle public comment, new and old business, and a closed session. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review & Approval of Bill Payment
• Approval of minutes – October Meeting
• Public Comment
• New Business
• Old Business

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health Board will meet on July 28, 2026 at the YWCA in Sterling. After reading the June 30, 2026 minutes, the board will discuss agency requests and determine funding allocations. The meeting also includes a public comment period and sets the date for the next meeting.

• Reading of June 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of agency funding requests and allocation decisions
• Public comment period
• Scheduling of next meeting on September 29, 2026 at the Whiteside County Health Department

The Whiteside County 708 Mental Health Board approved $1,541,426 in funding allocations for FY27 to 12 agencies, including Sinnissippi Centers, Self-Help, and Cornerstone. The motion was made by Tony Crisp, seconded by Shawn Dowd, and passed unanimously by roll call vote, with Tina Wren abstaining on the April House allocation. The board also amended and approved the June 30, 2026 minutes to add Rock River Hospice to the attendance list.

• Approved $1,541,426 in FY27 agency funding allocations (unanimous roll call)
• Approved amended June 30, 2026 minutes adding Rock River Hospice to attendance
• Tina Wren abstained on April House allocation ($7,681)

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will vote on setting the salaries for the State's Attorney, Sheriff, and Public Defender based on state statutes. The board will also consider awarding a $50,000 business grant to Stahr Media and approving road repair contracts for townships.

• Set State's Attorney salary at $228,317.97
• Set Sheriff's salary at $182,654.38
• Set Public Defender's salary at $205,486.17
• Approve $50,000 business grant for Stahr Media
• Approve ComEd road repairs for Lyndon, Mt. Pleasant, and Union Grove Townships

The Whiteside County Board approved several routine items, including setting salaries for the State's Attorney, Sheriff, and Public Defender, awarding a road repair contract, and approving a $50,000 business grant for Stahr Media. All motions passed unanimously or with one abstention. The board also confirmed reappointments to a drainage district and adopted resolutions honoring a retiring employee and a deceased former official.

• Approved ComEd Road Repairs for Lyndon, Mt. Pleasant and Union Grove Townships (abstention: Dowd)
• Approved supplemental engineering agreement for Genesee Court Bridge, max $71,509.94
• Set State's Attorney salary at $228,317.97 effective 07/01/2026
• Set Sheriff salary at $182,654.38 effective 07/01/2026
• Set Public Defender salary at $205,486.17 effective 07/01/2026
• Approved $50,000 Business Grant for Stahr Media
• Approved June 2026 mileage and travel reimbursement of $1,358.08 (23-0)
• Confirmed reappointments of Dustin D. Hook and Shane J. Dykstra to Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The committee will review quarterly reports and a budget recommendation. Members will discuss amending the Intergovernmental Agreement for ambulance services and an ambulance rechassis invoice.

• Amending IGA for Ambulance Service
• Ambulance Rechassis Invoice
• Budget Recommendation
• CGH Quarterly Reports

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee will meet on July 20, 2026. The agenda includes public comment, reports and project updates from Waste Management Inc., inspection reports from the Health Department, and a presentation of the WMI Agreement by the County Administrator. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The next meeting is set for October 19, 2026.

• Public comment period
• WMI reports and project updates
• Health Department inspection reports
• County Administrator presentation of the WMI Agreement

Zoning Hearings

The agenda states that there is no meeting on July 16, 2026. This is a procedural notice of cancellation; no items will be discussed or decided.

• No items on the agenda due to cancellation

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold an election for its officers. The board will also discuss painting the roof of an airport hangar. Additional items include updates on a lobbyist, a corporate hangar project, and lease termination for Hangar 6 Southwest Garage.

• Election of officers
• Hangar roof painting
• Lobbyist (old business)
• Corporate hangar project (unfinished business)
• Lease termination and vacancy declaration for Hangar 6 Southwest Garage

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider items for the July 21 regular board meeting, including a public comment period for the renewal of the Clean Air Act permit for Behrens Trucking & Excavating at 610 Wallace Street, Sterling IL. The committee also plans to reappoint two commissioners to the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District. Adoption of a retirement resolution and a resolution of condolence are also on the agenda.

• Public comment period notice for Renew Clean Air Act Permit Program for Behrens Trucking & Excavating at 610 Wallace Street, Sterling IL
• Resolution of Retirement for Robin Brands
• Resolution of Condolence for the Marvin D. VanZuiden family
• Reappointment of Dustin D. Hook and Shane J. Dykstra as Commissioners to the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District and Subdistrict #1
• Approval of monthly claim report

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside-Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization meets for a routine session. The agenda consists of approval of minutes, administrator's project and financial reports for Dec-June FY2026, and updates on surplus funds and territory changes in Milledgeville and other municipalities. No votes on new ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026
• Administrator's project and financial reports for Dec-June FY2026
• Update on surplus funds in checking account
• Update on additions/deletions of territory in Milledgeville and other Ezone municipalities
• FRED unemployment rate report

The Board approved the January 13, 2026 minutes and the Administrator's reports for FY26. Members discussed a request to add more territory to Milledgeville and the potential removal of certain properties from the zone.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (collective Aye)
• Approved Fiscal Year and Quarterly reports (All members agreed)
• Motioned to consider additional territory in Milledgeville (carried)

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will consider approving the June claim report and a $1,358.08 mileage and travel reimbursement for county board members. The agenda also includes updates from the Treasurer on temporary investments and fund balances, and reports from Public Transportation on a transition and from Economic Development on ARPA funds. A property damage claim will be discussed under the Administrator's Report.

• Approve the June claim report
• Approve June 2026 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board Members: $1,358.08
• Review of temporary investment report and fund balance summary by Treasurer
• Public Transportation Transition update
• ARPA Funds update from Economic Development

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will consider a motion to place the First Assistant Public Defender in Grade 18 of the county salary plan. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside routine procedural items.

• Motion to place First Assistant Public Defender in Grade 18 of the county salary plan

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, and the Law Library. The committee is set to approve the June claim report and will vote on a motion to set the Public Defender's salary at $205,486.17, effective July 1, 2026.

• Approve June claim report
• Set Public Defender salary at $205,486.17
• Review Court Services monthly report
• Review Public Defender monthly report
• Review Circuit Clerk monthly report

County Offices Committee

The committee will vote on the approval of June claim reports and the Election Judge Roster. The County Clerk will provide an update on the mailing of over 34,000 Permanent Vote By Mail postcards.

• Approval of June claim reports
• Approval of Election Judge Roster
• Mailing of 34,000+ Permanent Vote By Mail postcards
• Aerial Orthophotography update from GIS Director

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve the June claim report and budget status reports. Members will receive updates from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens services.

• Approval of the June claim report

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve June claim reports and hear monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The committee will vote on motions to set the State's Attorney salary at $228,317.97 and the Sheriff's salary at $182,654.38, effective July 1, 2026. The County Administrator will also provide updates on ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties.

• Motion to approve June claim reports
• Motion to set State's Attorney salary at $228,317.97 effective July 1, 2026
• Motion to set Sheriff's salary at $182,654.38 effective July 1, 2026
• County Administrator update on ARPA funds
• County Administrator update on new hires and nuisance properties

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving a resolution establishing a moratorium opposing carbon dioxide pipelines. Other actions include awarding a road repair bid for ComEd repairs in three townships, approving a supplemental engineering agreement for the Genesee Ct. Bridge at a max cost of $71,509.94, and discussing data centers.

• Approve Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Award bid for Section #26-00274-00-SM ComEd Road Repairs for Lyndon, Mt. Pleasant and Union Grove Townships
• Approve supplemental engineering agreement with Willett Hofmann & Associates for Genesee Ct. Bridge, Morrison, IL at not-to-exceed $71,509.94
• Vote on resolution establishing a moratorium opposing carbon dioxide pipelines
• Discussion topic on data centers

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health Board is electing officers including Chairperson Tina Wren and new members, then hearing presentations from 14 agencies about their services and funding requests. Agencies include Hope Cancer Wellness Center, Sinnissippi Centers, April House, and others. Each presentation will address questions about least restrictive environment, grant data, future vision, goal review, and 708 fund usage.

• Chairperson Tina Wren re-elected, 2nd Vice Chairperson Marcia Widolff, new Secretary Emily Witt, new Board Member Dr. Mark Woods
• Agency presentations from 3:45 PM to 7:00 PM: Hope Cancer Wellness Center, Sinnissippi Centers, April House, Whiteside County Health Department, and 10 others
• Each agency must answer questions on least restrictive environment, community integration, grant justification, future vision, goal review, and 708 fund percentage
• Next meeting July 28, 2026 at YWCA in Sterling IL
• March 31, 2026 minutes to be read (old business)

The board approved the minutes from the March 31, 2026 meeting. The session primarily consisted of presentations from 14 different health and wellness agencies. No other substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 31, 2026 minutes