Whiteside County public meetings in 2022

County Board

The Whiteside County Board is holding its December 20, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes the main agenda document and a separate attachments file, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

• County Board Agenda (Dec 2022)
• Board Meeting Attachments (Dec 2022)

The Board granted special use permits for four solar projects in the A-1 Agricultural District. It also approved several highway funding resolutions and a contract for bridge beams. Additionally, the Board appointed a new member and updated meal reimbursement rates.

• Approved special use permits for solar farms at 4900 block Lyndon Road, 18700 block Frog Pond Road, 18900 block Sand Road, and 5100 block Holly Road
• Approved $729,329.25 bid from Valmont Industries for Dixon Ave Bridge beams
• Appropriated $1,387,874.24 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 2023 street and highway maintenance
• Appropriated $128,700.00 for the County Engineer's 2023 salary
• Approved $21,000 for the State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor for term 12/1/22 - 11/30/23
• Approved $11,178.64 in ARPA funding for Board Room update change order
• Appointed Thomas Alex Williams to the County Board, District 3
• Amended Board Rules to increase member meal reimbursements to $50/day in-state and $60/day out-of-state

Airport Board

The Board will address unfinished business including hangar specifications, a fuel truck, and security cameras. The meeting also includes a manager's report on business and economic activity.

• Discussion of specs for new Hangar/Bid Process/Lease
• Discussion regarding a Fuel Truck
• Discussion regarding a Tug
• Discussion regarding Security Cameras
• Discussion regarding an Air Show

The Board approved the consent agenda and itemized bills for December 2022. Members discussed whether to use private funds via a land lease or ARPA grants to build a hangar for OSF. The Board also discussed scaling down the annual airshow and researching fuel truck options.

• Approved itemized bills and consent agenda (3-0)
• Removed December 2, 2022 special meeting minutes from consent agenda for later approval

County Board

This is the organizational meeting of the Whiteside County Board. The board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, adopt proposed board rules, and make appointments to standing, advisory, and special committees. The meeting also includes credential review, oath of office for new members, and setting regular meeting dates for FY23.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Whiteside County Board
• Adoption of proposed County Board rules
• Appointments to standing, advisory, and special committees
• Determination of terms by district drawing
• Setting regular meeting dates for FY23

The County Board held an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and swear in members. The Board conducted a lottery to assign 2-year and 4-year terms to members across three districts and appointed various standing committees.

• Elected Martin Koster as Chairman
• Elected Kurt Glazier as Vice Chairman
• Accepted board member credentials
• Determined board member terms via lottery for Districts 1, 2, and 3
• Appointed members to Public Works, Executive, County Offices, Health & Social Services, Judiciary, Public Safety, and Finance committees
• Tabled adoption of by-laws until the regular December meeting

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to address unfinished business, including a new hangar, the 2023 air show, and a fuel truck. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible closed session. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• New hangar discussion
• 2023 air show planning
• Fuel truck update
• Public comment period
• Possible closed meeting

The board reviewed an $87,850 architectural proposal for a new OSF helicopter hangar and discussed scaling back the 2023 air show. No formal votes were taken on the hangar, air show, or fuel truck bids.

• Tabled decision on McCloud and Associations hangar proposal pending further board discussion
• Discussed scaling back 2023 air show and avoiding conflict with Oshkosh dates
• Reviewed potential bids for a 100LL fuel truck trailer

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing projects, including the Dacy Airshow, specifications for a new hangar and its bidding/leasing process, a fuel truck, and wall removal in Building D. New business includes a possible Boy Scout event and security cameras. The board will also set its 2023 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of specs for new hangar, bid process, and lease
• Fuel truck item
• Wall removal in Building D
• Security cameras as new business
• 2023 meeting schedule proposed

The Board approved the 2023 meeting dates and a consent agenda including October minutes and bills. Members discussed potential 2023 airshow options and new hangar specifications, scheduling a special meeting for December 2 to resolve these items.

• Approved consent agenda including October 13 minutes and itemized bills (5-0)
• Approved proposed 2023 meeting dates
• Scheduled special board meeting for December 2 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss airshow options

County Board

The agenda consists of procedural items and a Truth and Taxation hearing. No specific decisions or substantive discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Board adopted the County Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget and an appropriation ordinance, including an aggregate tax levy of $10,720,678. Budgets and levies for Special Service Areas #1 and #2 were also approved. Additionally, the Board authorized a 5% pay increase for non-union employees.

• Approved CFY 2023 Annual Budget and $10,720,678 aggregate tax levy (25-0)
• Approved SSA #1 budget and $1,000,000 levy for emergency ambulance services (25-0)
• Approved SSA #2 annual budget and $25,000 appropriation (25-0)
• Approved $820,000 for Dixon Avenue Bridge Beams under Illinois Highway Code
• Approved $2,299.28 in aid for Covell Road repair in Clyde Township
• Approved 5% pay increase for non-union employees effective December 2022
• Accepted insurance bids from Encova and ICRMT totaling not to exceed $733,868
• Confirmed appointment of Amanda Cook to the Morrison Community Hospital District

County Board

This is the agenda for the Whiteside County Board meeting on October 18, 2022. The agenda includes the main agenda document and a separate attachments file, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

• County Board Agenda (PDF)
• Board Meeting Attachments (PDF)

The board adopted the 2022 Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan, a FEMA-required document for future federal mitigation funding. It also approved the 2023 holiday schedule for county offices, eliminated the raffle prize limitation, and authorized the sale of five tax-delinquent properties. The board laid over the county's fiscal year 2023 budget documents for a future meeting.

• Adopted the 2022 Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan (Resolution 10-2022-5).
• Approved the 2023 county holiday schedule, a 13-day calendar (Resolution 10-2022-11).
• Eliminated the raffle prize limitation in the county code (Ordinance 10-2022-4).
• Approved sale of County's interest in five tax-delinquent parcels to bidders (Resolutions 10-2022-6 through 10-2022-10).
• Cancelled the sale of parcel #11-28-276-002 to Fountain Investments.
• Approved a 2022-2024 farm ground rental bid of $264/acre from Joe Paschal for Parcel #1 (Resolution 10-2022-2).
• Approved purchase of a 2023 Ford Explorer 4WD for $37,715 from Morrow Brother's Ford.
• Reappointed Robin Brands as Supervisor of Assessments for a four-year term beginning 11/4/2022.

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing projects. Key items include an OSF lease, an architect selection, window repair estimates, and seal coating for the roof and pavement. The board will also consider new security cameras and a report from a T.I.P.S. meeting.

• OSF Lease
• Window Repair Estimate - Radio Ranch
• Wall Removal - Building D
• Roof Seal Coating
• Security Cameras

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including September meeting minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business report. Discussions focused on the OSF hangar lease, with the board agreeing to start drafting the lease now while no rent will be collected until construction is complete. No formal votes were taken on new business items such as security cameras or a potential 2023 airshow.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills ($19,410.55), accounts receivable, and business report (3-0)
• Discussed OSF hangar lease: will begin drafting lease now, no rent until building complete

County Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Whiteside County Board meeting on September 20, 2022. The agenda lists two items: the agenda itself and board meeting attachments, both provided as PDF documents. No specific decisions or discussion topics are detailed.

• County Board Agenda (PDF)
• Board Meeting Attachments (PDF)

The board approved a $3,000,000 commitment of ARPA SLFRF matching funds to support Sand Prairie's grant proposal for broadband to unserved and underserved areas of the county. They also approved a rezoning at 1012 East Rock Falls Road from agricultural/commercial to light industrial, a $15,650 county bridge fund contribution for Manton Road repairs, and a 30 mph speed limit on Ebson Road. A separation agreement was approved with one abstention, and appointments were confirmed for the Union Drainage & Levee District and the County Recorder position.

• Approved $3,000,000 ARPA matching funds for Sand Prairie broadband grant (23-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1012 East Rock Falls Road to I-1 Light Industrial District (22-0)
• Approved $15,650 county bridge fund for Manton Road & Rick Road repairs (23-0)
• Approved 30 mph speed limit on Ebson Road in Garden Plain Township (23-0)
• Approved separation agreement (21-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $1,597.92 in mileage and travel reimbursements (23-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Roberta Bush to Union Drainage & Levee District No. 1 (23-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Kendra Kophamer Bush as County Recorder effective Jan 4, 2023 (23-0)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several facility projects. The agenda includes old business items like the Toyota courtesy car, unfinished work on construction and repairs, and new business about a line item for events. The board may take action on any listed items.

• Toyota courtesy car discussion
• Winters Construction project
• Window repair estimate from Radio Ranch
• Wall removal in Building D
• Roof and pavement seal coating

The board voted to hire an architect and work with CMT to get bids for a standalone hangar for OSF west of Radio Ranch, and to take OSF's letter of intent and start a lease. They also approved a $4,466 window repair bid from TCS Construction Service and a bid up to $10,000 to add an apron to Building D. Consent agenda items including August minutes and bills were unanimously approved.

• Approved hiring architect and getting bids for OSF hangar west of Radio Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved taking OSF letter of intent and starting lease (unanimous)
• Approved $4,466 window repair bid from TCS Construction Service (unanimous)
• Approved bid up to $10,000 to add apron to Building D (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August minutes and bills (4-0)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, including expenses from the Wings Over Whiteside event and 2023 budget estimates. New business includes a fall conference with the Illinois Public Airports Association. The board may take action on any agenda item.

• Wings Over Whiteside expenses
• 2023 budget estimates
• Fall Conference - Illinois Public Airports Association
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM

The board unanimously authorized $22,000 to reimburse Sauk Valley Aviation ($12,770) and Country Inn and Suites ($5,954) for outstanding expenses from the Wings Over Whiteside event, using 501(c)(3) funds. They also approved the 2023 budget estimates and discussed purchasing a fuel truck.

• Approved $22,000 payment to 501(c)(3) for Wings Over Whiteside expenses (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget estimates (unanimous)

County Board

The provided agenda consists of file references for the August 2022 County Board meeting but contains no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items. No substantive actions are listed in the text.

The Whiteside County Board approved several resolutions, including zoning changes, a fuel contract, a speed limit change, and a grant application. Notably, the board allocated $500,000 in ARPA funds for a corporate hangar at the airport and $450,000 for squad cars and equipment. Salaries for the Public Defender and State's Attorney were set per state statute.

• Approved $500,000 ARPA funding for airport corporate hangar
• Approved $450,000 ARPA funding for squad cars and equipment
• Set Public Defender salary at $169,878.39
• Set State's Attorney salary at $188,743.77
• Approved 3-lot subdivision on Blink Road (Resolution 08-2022-1)
• Approved rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial on Fenton Road (Resolution 08-2022-2)
• Approved special use permit for outdoor storage on Fenton Road (Resolution 08-2022-3)
• Approved 2022-23 fuel contract with Gibson Oil Company

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business, hear public comments, and receive the manager's report. They will discuss old business including final numbers from Wings Over Whiteside, an OSF letter of interest, ARPA, construction, and seal coating, as well as new business such as a tourism grant, energy contract, scholarships, and the 2023 budget deadline. The board may take action on any agenda item.

• Final numbers from Wings Over Whiteside
• OSF Letter of Interest/Bloomington trip
• Sale of Old Snow Plow
• Roof seal coating/painting of hangars
• 2023 Budget due by 8-19

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved a five-year energy supply contract with Constellation at a supplier rate of .07003 and an annual fixed energy cost of $8,666.35, despite a budget increase from $5,200 to $8,600 per year. The board also renewed a certificate of deposit for a six-month term and approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved 5-year energy supply contract with Constellation (motion by Dirks, second by Zolli)
• Renewed CD for six-month term (motion by King, second by Dirks)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (unanimous, 4-0)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to discuss routine business including revenue versus expenses, sponsorship sales, and the 2023 budget. They will also address unfinished business such as the OSF Plan and a Bloomington trip, and may take action on any agenda items.

• Revenue vs. expenses review
• 2023 budget discussion
• Sponsorship sales and vendors
• OSF Plan/Bloomington trip
• Minutes from July 19 meeting

The Whiteside County Airport Board held a special meeting to review the recent airshow and plan for next year. No formal votes were taken, but the board discussed starting sponsorship sales earlier, forming committees for event areas, and considering changes like moving vendors and adjusting event timing. The 501(c)(3) status was confirmed as fully approved.

• Confirmed 501(c)(3) fully approved
• Discussed starting sponsorship sales in February
• Discussed forming committees for airshow areas
• Discussed moving vendors near crowd (requires generators)
• Discussed changing event time to evening for heat
• Discussed reaching out to Nick Peppers about Fun Run
• Discussed ticket purchase option instead of sponsorship
• Adjourned unanimously at 10:47 a.m.

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, including vehicles for performers, sponsorship sales, parking oversight, vendors, golf cart rentals, and the FAA plan. The agenda lists many operational items but no specific proposals or dollar amounts. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2022.

• Vehicles for performers
• Sponsorship sales
• Betsy Biscuit Bomber donor flights
• MSK Rentals golf carts
• FAA plan

The Whiteside County Airport Board held a special meeting focused on planning for the upcoming air show. Members confirmed several logistics, including the FAA plan approval, radio announcer, parking, and vendor commitments. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting was procedural and adjourned unanimously.

• Confirmed FAA plan approved for air show
• Confirmed Herk Strumpf as radio announcer
• Confirmed Ben Adolph in charge of parking
• Confirmed Betsy Biscuit Bomber-2 donor flights
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

County Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Whiteside County Board meeting on July 19, 2022. The agenda includes a PDF of the full agenda and a PDF of meeting attachments, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The Whiteside County Board approved $1,000,000 in ARPA funding to remodel the Public Health portion of the Rock Falls Clinic and address ongoing HVAC repairs. The board also approved an ordinance setting the number of authorized sheriff's deputies at 45, and authorized a grant application for public transportation capital assistance. Several routine reports, claims, and appointments were approved.

• Approved $1,000,000 ARPA funding for Rock Falls Clinic remodel and HVAC repairs
• Approved Ordinance 07-2022-1 setting authorized sheriff's deputies at 45
• Approved purchase of 2022 Dodge Sedan for Sheriff's Department for $39,580.00
• Approved Resolution 07-2022-2 authorizing application for Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant
• Approved Election Judge Roster
• Approved June 2022 mileage and travel reimbursements of $1,007.36 (24-0)
• Confirmed reappointments to Health Board, Morrison Community Hospital District Board, and Airport Board
• Approved multiple committee reports and claims reports

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing and new items. The board will consider old business including the Wahl Clipper picnic, unfinished business involving the Public Safety Committee/ARPA, Winters Construction, Azimuth Consulting, sale of an old snow plow, and pavement cracks, plus new business on a grant opportunity with WC Public Transportation and election of officers.

• Discussion of Public Safety Committee/ARPA
• Winters Construction and Azimuth Consulting items
• Sale of old snow plow
• Pavement cracks discussion
• Grant opportunity with WC Public Transportation

The Whiteside County Airport Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, and financial reports. The board also unanimously re-elected the current slate of officers for the next year. No other formal votes were taken; other items were discussed or reported.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and business report (5-0)
• Re-elected current officers: Van Kooten (President), Dirks (Vice President), King (Secretary), Zolli (Operations Executive) (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to address unfinished business, including performer pay checks, sponsorship sales, parking oversight, vendors, and other event logistics. The agenda also lists items such as the FAA plan, fuel truck, and merchandise, with possible board action on any item.

• Performers pay checks/vouchers
• Sponsorship sales
• Betsy Biscuit Bomber donor flights
• MSK Rentals (golf carts)
• FAA plan

The Whiteside County Airport Board unanimously approved a $34,000 check to Wings Over Whiteside to pay performers after the upcoming airshow. The board also set ice prices at $3 per bag, arranged golf cart delivery, and discussed event logistics including parking, vendors, and a backup shuttle bus.

• Approved $34,000 check to Wings Over Whiteside for performer payments (unanimous)
• Set ice price at $3.00 per bag for vendors
• Decided to have golf carts delivered Friday morning and picked up Sunday morning
• Approved shuttle bus as backup if trolley is not operable

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a spreadsheet, sponsorship sales, the Betsy Biscuit Bomber airshow part, WQAD, parking/VIP parking, vendors, volunteers, MSK Rentals golf carts, and the website. The agenda lists these items for discussion and possible board action, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are detailed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2022 at 5:00 PM at the airport terminal building.

• Sponsorship sales for the airshow
• Betsy Biscuit Bomber as part of the airshow
• Parking sponsor/VIP parking arrangements
• MSK Rentals golf carts
• Website updates

The Whiteside County Airport Board met to plan the upcoming airshow, deciding that skydivers will jump from the Betsy Biscuit Bomber, performers will order food directly from vendors for reimbursement instead of using vouchers, and parking fees will end around 3:00 p.m. on the event day. The board also declined to purchase a $395.00 advertisement in the Gazette and tabled further sponsorship decisions. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Decided skydivers will jump from Betsy Biscuit Bomber as part of airshow
• Decided performers will order food from vendors and be reimbursed, instead of using vouchers
• Decided to end parking fees at airshow start time or shortly after around 3:00 p.m.
• Decided not to purchase $395.00 Gazette advertisement at this time
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 11:25 a.m.

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, primarily logistics for an upcoming airshow, including sponsorship sales, vendors, parking, and the Betsy Biscuit Bomber participation. The agenda lists many items but no specific proposals or decisions are detailed.

• Airshow planning: Betsy Biscuit Bomber, hotels/rental cars, vendors, parking sponsor/VIP parking
• Sponsorship sales and T-shirt orders
• 501C3 (PayPal) status
• MSK Rentals (golf carts) for the event
• Website updates

The Whiteside County Airport Board made several decisions for the upcoming air show, including ordering 75 hats and 25 shirts per color, offering the MC a fee plus travel credit instead of per diem, booking golf carts, and approving advertising with WIRF. They also discussed but did not finalize a possible three-hour set for 30 West and a discounted promotion with Rockford Scanner.

• Ordered 75 of each hat and 25 of each shirt color at $9.00 each
• Offered Herk Strumpf his $1,500 fee plus $500 travel credit, no per diem, with meals
• Decided skydivers will jump from Betsy Biscuit Bomber to kick off air show
• Directed Jones to set up advertising with WIRF
• Booked golf carts with MSK Rentals for $1,200 total
• Tabled Rockford Scanner promotion pending more info
• Discussed possible 3-hour set for 30 West, not finalized

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, primarily involving sponsorships and logistics for an upcoming airshow. Items include the Betsy Biscuit Bomber, hotels/rental cars, WQAD, 501C3 (PayPal), parking/VIP parking, vendors, Impact Volunteers, MSK Rentals (golf carts), and Stahr Media. The meeting is open to the public, with online attendance available.

• Sponsorship sales
• Betsy Biscuit Bomber participation in airshow
• Hotels/Rental cars
• Parking Sponsor/VIP Parking
• MSK Rentals (Golf Carts)

The Whiteside County Airport Board met to plan the upcoming airshow, including sponsorship sales, the Betsy Biscuit Bomber rides, and vendor logistics. They discussed hiring Herk Strumpf for announcing at $1,500 plus expenses, and considered a corporate hangar project with OSF. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was unanimous adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (3-0)
• Discussed hiring Herk Strumpf for airshow announcing at $1,500 plus expenses
• Discussed corporate hangar with OSF, awaiting contractor quote
• Noted PayPal donation link to be live by June 22
• Discussed golf cart/gator needs for event

County Board

This is a routine county board meeting. The agenda consists of the June 2022 County Board Agenda and the June 2022 Board Meeting Attachments. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.

• June 2022 County Board Agenda
• June 2022 Board Meeting Attachments

The Whiteside County Board approved awarding ARPA/SLFRF grants to eligible applicants up to a maximum of $53,250 each, with 21 yes votes and 3 abstentions. The board also approved two ordinances amending the flood prevention and stormwater management codes, and authorized ARPA funding for the Public Defender's office remodel ($15,500) and HVAC replacement at the Rock Falls Clinic (not to exceed $100,000). Several other resolutions and routine reports were approved.

• Awarded ARPA/SLFRF grants to eligible applicants up to $53,250 (21-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved Ordinance 06-2022-3 amending Flood Prevention and Protection Ordinance
• Approved Ordinance 06-2022-4 amending Stormwater Management runoff coefficient table
• Approved ARPA funding for Public Defender's office remodel adjusted to $15,500
• Approved ARPA funding for HVAC replacement at Public Health Department - Rock Falls Clinic, not to exceed $100,000
• Approved two change orders for courthouse AV updates
• Approved Resolution 06-2022-5 authorizing assignment of mobile home tax sale certificate (Parcel #08-091)
• Approved May 2022 mileage and travel reimbursements of $1,206.87 (23-0)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes unfinished business from a corporate hangar finance committee, new business on brownfield environmental engineering, selling an old snow plow, future building maintenance, and pavement crack filling. The meeting is open to the public, with online attendance available.

• Corporate Hangar Finance Committee meeting follow-up
• Brownfield environmental engineering discussion
• Sale of old snow plow
• Future building maintenance issues
• Pavement crack filling

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved an agreement with Brownfield Environmental Engineering for stormwater sewer prevention plan reports, and authorized contracting with Ben Francque for crack filling and seal coating up to $16,000. The board also allowed the manager to dispose of an old snow plow truck. Consent agenda items were approved with a modification to deny payment to Stahr Media, having the 501(c)(3) pay that invoice instead.

• Approved consent agenda with modification to deny Stahr Media payment (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Brownfield Environmental Engineering (unanimous)
• Authorized disposal of old snow plow truck (unanimous)
• Authorized crack filling and seal coating contract up to $16,000 (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, primarily sponsorship sales and planning for the Betsy Biscuit Bomber airshow, including hotels, rental cars, parking, vendors, and volunteers. The board may take action on any agenda item.

• Sponsorship sales
• Betsy Biscuit Bomber airshow planning (hotels, rental cars)
• Parking sponsor/VIP parking
• Vendors
• MSK Rentals (golf carts)

The Whiteside County Airport Board held a special meeting to plan the upcoming air show, discussing sponsorships, marketing, and logistics. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made informally, such as directing Dirks to verify car rental reservations and design a banner. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Directed Dirks to verify Betsy Biscuit Bomber car rental reservations
• Discussed scheduling Betsy Biscuit Bomber flight on Friday instead of Saturday
• Agreed to allow one vendor car with separate parking area and wristbands
• Directed Dirks to get golf cart quote from MSK Rentals
• Directed Dirks to design promotional banner including Betsy
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 11:09 a.m.

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including ARPA sponsorship sales, the Betsy Biscuit Bomber event, and WQAD 501C3 PayPal donations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• ARPA sponsorship sales discussion
• Betsy Biscuit Bomber event
• WQAD 501C3 PayPal donations
• Parking Sponsor/VIP Parking discussion
• Next regular meeting set for June 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, including sponsorship efforts, ARPA funding, a scholarship plan, and vendor impacts. The board may take action on any agenda item.

• Sponsorship efforts and VIP parking
• Azimuth ARPA funding
• Betsy Biscuit Bomber 501C3 scholarship plan
• Vendors impact and Stahr Media
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM

The Whiteside County Airport Board met to discuss airshow preparations, including sponsorships, ARPA funding, and vendor arrangements. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with updates and discussions only. The board adjourned unanimously without voting on any motions.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was discussion-only
• Discussed sponsorship efforts for airshow
• Discussed ARPA funding and potential grants
• Discussed 501(c)(3) status and event budget
• Discussed parking sponsor and VIP parking options
• Discussed scholarship plan for future
• Discussed advertising options with WQAD
• Discussed vendor and volunteer arrangements

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, including the Azimuth CD ARPA project, the Wings Over Whiteside event, and potential sales of sponsorships. The board will also consider officers and directors insurance, parking rates, vendor and volunteer matters, and the airport website. Public comment is scheduled, and a closed meeting may follow if necessary.

• Unfinished business: Azimuth CD ARPA
• Wings Over Whiteside event and Betsy Biscuit Bomber 501C3
• Sales of sponsorships discussion
• Officers and directors insurance
• Parking rates review

The Whiteside County Airport Board held a special meeting on May 25, 2022, primarily to plan the Wings Over Whiteside event. They decided to charge $5.00 per carload for parking if no sponsor is found, and discussed various event details such as merchandise pricing, online ticket sales, and vendor participation. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was adjourning the meeting unanimously.

• Set parking rate at $5.00 per carload if no sponsor is found
• Discussed charging $20.00 per hat and $15.00 per t-shirt for event merchandise
• Agreed to reach out to businesses about a parking sponsorship
• Renewed CD for 6 months at 1.36%
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

County Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural headings and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. No substantive topics, motions, or resolutions are detailed in the text.

The Whiteside County Board approved a fully self-funded group health insurance program administered by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, effective July 1, 2022, with new premium co-payments and benefit changes. The board also set salaries for the County Clerk, Treasurer, and Sheriff for the term beginning December 1, 2022, and approved multiple road paving contracts and other routine items. An intergovernmental agreement for property tax appeals was defeated.

• Approved self-funded group health insurance with Blue Cross/Blue Shield (23-0)
• Set County Clerk and Treasurer salary at $85,680 for 2022, rising to $96,400 by 2025 (23-0)
• Set Sheriff salary at no less than 80% of State's Attorney salary plus $6,500 stipend (23-0)
• Approved $296,978.49 paving contract for Science Ridge Rd & McCue Rd (21-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $118,880.20 paving contract for Fargo Rd (22-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $110,563.15 parking lot paving contract (22-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $256,375 in awards to senior-serving agencies (22-0, 1 abstention)
• Defeated IGA for Property Tax Appeals (0-23)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss old and new business items. Key topics include the Public Works Committee/ARPA, a courtesy car, Azimuth Consulting, initial funding for Wings over Whiteside, and CD Renewal-OSF. The meeting may include a closed session if necessary.

• Approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Discussion of Public Works Committee/ARPA
• Courtesy car discussion
• Wings over Whiteside: $2,000 initial funding and O&D insurance
• CD Renewal-OSF

The Whiteside County Airport Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, and financial reports. The board also approved providing $2,000 in start-up funding for the 501(c)(3) Wings Over Whiteside event and discussed plans for a corporate hangar, including a possible USDA loan. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and business report (4-0)
• Approved $2,000 start-up funding for Wings Over Whiteside 501(c)(3) and insurance payment
• Discussed county borrowing for corporate hangar, awaiting cost documents
• Discussed potential termination of Azimuth Consulting contract pending review
• Set CD renewal for six months if due before next meeting

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the Wings Over Whiteside event, including a $2,000 check, EventBrite option, and sponsorship opportunities. They will also address unfinished business and other administrative items.

• Wings Over Whiteside $2,000 check
• EventBrite option for event ticketing
• List of 5 to 10 possible higher level sponsors
• Discussion of Facebook page duplicate pages
• Closed meeting agenda if necessary

The Whiteside County Airport Board met to plan the Wings Over Whiteside event, discussing sponsorships, advertising, food trucks, and volunteers. No formal votes were taken; the board made decisions on event logistics, including having the 501(c)(3) set up a rental car account and having board members sign a $2,000 check to fund the event. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Board members to sign $2,000 check to fund Wings Over Whiteside account
• 501(c)(3) to set up business account and reserve rental cars for event
• Board to reach out to vendors and potential sponsors using printed list
• Discussion on WQAD advertising options; decision deferred pending sponsorships
• Discussion on EventBrite presale option; no decision made
• At least 3 adults to get background checks to oversee impact volunteers
• Van Kooten to reach out to YouTubers for event input
• Meeting adjourned unanimously at 3:18 p.m.

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, including the Wings Over Whiteside 501C3, parking rates, an ATM machine versus credit card reader, and various airport-related items. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible closed session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2022.

• Discussion of parking rates
• ATM machine vs. credit card reader
• Wings Over Whiteside 501C3
• Insurance and officers & directors
• Closed meeting agenda (if necessary)

The Whiteside County Airport Board held a special meeting to plan the Wings Over Whiteside event. They approved $2,000 in seed money for the event, set parking rates at $5 per carload, and agreed to use an ATM from Sauk Valley Bank plus a credit card reader. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,000 seed money to Wings Over Whiteside (all in favor)
• Set parking rate at $5.00 per carload
• Agreed to use ATM from Sauk Valley Bank and a credit card reader for the event
• Agreed to book Paula Sands Live appearance (all in favor)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business, primarily the Wings Over Whiteside event checklist. Items include vendors, limo service, a Facebook page, Buffalo Wild Wings, trolley impact, sponsorship brochure, and website updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major financial or policy decisions listed.

• Wings Over Whiteside event checklist review
• Discussion of 501C3 vendors
• Limo service and trolley impact for event
• Facebook page and website updates
• Sponsorship brochure and Buffalo Wild Wings partnership

The Whiteside County Airport Board made several decisions for the upcoming Wings Over Whiteside airshow, including setting admission at $10 per person (children 10 and under free), booking a trolley from Oregon for $2,000, and selecting Williams Screen Printing for t-shirts and hats with online ordering. The board also agreed to have Melinda Jones reach out to Star Media for online ticket sales once the bank account is set up. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Set airshow admission at $10/person, 10 and under free
• Agreed to book trolley service from Oregon for $2,000 (Fri/Sat)
• Selected Williams Screen Printing for t-shirts/hats with online store
• Directed Melinda to contact Star Media for online ticket link
• Set airshow time 2:00-4:00 p.m., 30 West to play 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• Agreed to have Darin Heffelfinger in charge of volunteers
• Noted sponsorship brochure ready to print after minor errors fixed

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including the Wings Over Whiteside checklist, vendor arrangements, and a sponsorship brochure. The board may take action on any agenda item, and a closed meeting is possible if needed.

• Wings Over Whiteside checklist review
• 501C3 vendors discussion
• Buffalo Wild Wings trolley impact
• Sponsorship brochure
• Signatures needed for checks

County Board

The Whiteside County Board is scheduled to meet on April 19, 2022. The agenda and attachments are available as PDF documents, but the specific items to be discussed or decided are not listed in the provided text.

• County Board agenda for April 2022
• Board meeting attachments

The Whiteside County Board approved several road construction contracts, including paving for Coloma, Prophetstown, and Garden Plain townships, and authorized a $1.3 million improvement project for Star and Spring Hill roads. The board also increased GIS recording fees to $31 per instrument, raised SSA #2 sewer charges, and approved various appointments and grants.

• Approved $49,452.40 paving contract for C St & D St, Coloma Twp (Helm Civil)
• Approved $109,303.50 paving contract for Lomax Rd, Prophetstown Twp (Helm Civil)
• Approved $276,268.50 bridge contract for Benson Rd, Garden Plain Twp (Cumyn Construction)
• Approved $1,297,213 improvement for Star Rd & Spring Hill Rd (MFT/RBI/County funds)
• Approved $340,000 paving for Melvin Rd, Spring Valley Rd, Loren-Smith-Nelson Rds
• Approved GIS fee increase to $31 per recorded instrument, effective 7/1/22
• Approved SSA #2 sewer fee increase to $16.00/month and $4.65 per 100 cubic feet
• Approved gaming license fee of $250 per machine

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss old and unfinished business. Key topics include the Public Works Committee/ARPA, a courtesy car, and planning for the Wings over Whiteside event, covering website, sponsorship, vendors, and entertainment. The board may also schedule a special meeting and enter a closed session if necessary.

• Discussion of Public Works Committee/ARPA
• Courtesy car (s) item
• Wings over Whiteside event planning (website, sponsorship, vendors, bands, announcer)
• Azimuth Consulting unfinished business
• 501(c)(3) status discussion

The Whiteside County Airport Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including March meeting minutes, itemized bills totaling $45,979.89, accounts receivable, and the business/economic report. The board discussed plans for the Wings Over Whiteside event, including offering the west runway for additional planes and adjusting sponsorship levels. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational or updates.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and business report (5-0)
• Discussed offering west runway for Wings Over Whiteside additional planes
• Discussed adjusting sponsorship levels to $500-$5,000 for Wings Over Whiteside

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving bills and accounts receivable, and to receive reports from the airport manager and development coordinator. They will also discuss old business such as the American Rescue Plan Act funds and a courtesy car, unfinished business with Azimuth Consulting and the Wings over Whiteside event, and possibly schedule a special meeting.

• Approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds
• Discussion of courtesy car
• Wings over Whiteside event details (website, sponsorship, parachutists, food vendors, bands)
• Possible special meeting schedule

The Whiteside County Airport Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including February minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business/economic report. Financial reports showed $23,790.07 in disbursements and $73,913.72 in receipts. No public comment was made, and no substantive policy decisions were taken; the meeting focused on routine approvals and operational updates.

• Approved consent agenda including February minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and business report (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (unanimous)

County Board

This agenda for the Whiteside County Board meeting on March 15, 2022, contains only two agenda items: the county board agenda and board meeting attachments, both provided as PDF documents. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the text provided. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive items detailed.

• County Board Agenda (PDF)
• Board Meeting Attachments (PDF)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving bills and accounts receivable, and receiving reports from the airport manager and development coordinator. They will also discuss old business items such as the American Rescue Plan Act funds and a courtesy car, plus unfinished business including the Wings over Whiteside event and a 501(c)(3) status. The meeting is open to the public with online attendance available.

• Approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds
• Courtesy car item
• Wings over Whiteside event planning (website, sponsorship, vendors, entertainment)
• 501(c)(3) status discussion

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved contracting Harbor Compliance to set up a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for the Wings Over Whiteside event, with all event money to flow through it. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills, and discussed plans for the airshow, including hotel room holds and a parachutist group. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from four meetings, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and business/economic report.
• Authorized contracting Harbor Compliance to set up a 501(c)(3) for the airshow event.
• Discussed holding hotel rooms for performers using the airport credit card.
• Noted a new courtesy car (2017 Ford Explorer) to be delivered by Bollman Auto Center.
• Reported Hangar 4H repairs estimated at $6,083.06 by Bellini's Custom Welding.
• Reported taxiway extension project to be let on March 11, 2022.
• Discussed applying for grants with Azimuth Consulting.
• Adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

County Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Whiteside County Board meeting on February 15, 2022. The agenda includes only the agenda document and board meeting attachments, with no specific items listed.

The Whiteside County Board approved the purchase of a camera system from Rock River Service Company for up to $410,000, and approved a $200,000 payment for it from State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The board also approved a $320,000 budget amendment for the cameras, a new ambulance for up to $280,000, and several resolutions for public transit grants. A memorandum of understanding regarding property tax appeals was tabled until resolved by the State's Attorney and the City of Rock Falls.

• Approved purchase of a camera system from Rock River Service Company for up to $410,000.
• Approved $200,000 payment for the camera system from State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).
• Approved a $320,000 budget amendment (Ordinance 02-2022-13) for courthouse security cameras.
• Approved purchase of a new ambulance from Foster Coach for up to $280,000.
• Approved the 2022 General County Letting, awarding bids to all bidders for various groups.
• Approved multiple resolutions authorizing execution of federal and state public transit grant agreements.
• Approved the ARPA SLFRF grant application and engaged WipFli to review applications for eligibility.
• Tabled a memorandum of understanding regarding property tax appeals until resolved by the State's Attorney and the City of Rock Falls.

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an Azimuth grant proposal, signage on Route 40, courtesy car and food vendor permit fees, and a sponsorship brochure. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible closed meeting. The meeting is being held with online attendance options due to COVID-19.

• Azimuth Grant Proposal
• Signage on Route 40
• Courtesy Car
• Food Vendor permit fees
• Sponsorship brochure

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an Azimuth grant proposal, signage on Route 40, and adding a performer to the WINGS OVER WHITESIDE air show. The board will also review a sponsorship brochure, a courtesy car, and volunteer committee matters. Public comment is scheduled, and a closed meeting may occur if necessary.

• Azimuth Grant Proposal
• Signage on Route 40
• Adding another performer to WINGS OVER WHITESIDE
• Courtesy Car
• 501 C3 Bands Sponsorship brochure

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved a revised grant-writing proposal from Azimuth for 60 hours at $165 per hour, with all members in favor. They also discussed signage on Route 40, including a possible LED upgrade, and voted to contract Eric Edgrum for a comedy airshow at Wings Over Whiteside. No public comments were made, and the meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved Azimuth grant-writing proposal for 60 hours at $165/hour (unanimous)
• Approved contracting Eric Edgrum for comedy airshow at Wings Over Whiteside (motion by King, seconded by Dirks)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business, hear reports from the manager and development coordinator, and discuss several old and new items. Key topics include American Rescue Plan Act tourism grants, signage on Route 40, a courtesy car, and a proposal from Azimuth Consulting to change meeting times to 10:00 AM. The board may take action on any agenda item.

• Discussion of America Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Tourism Grants
• Signage on Rt. 40
• Courtesy car
• Azimuth Consulting proposal to change meeting times to 10:00 am
• Approval of bills and accounts receivable

The Whiteside County Airport Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including December meeting minutes, itemized bills totaling $26,215.34, accounts receivable, and the business/economic report. The board also decided to hold the February 17, 2022 meeting at 10:00 a.m. instead of 5:00 p.m., despite some members' scheduling conflicts. No other formal votes were taken; discussion items included a potential contract with Azimuth Consulting for grant writing, which was tabled pending contract language changes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills ($26,215.34), accounts receivable, and business report (unanimous)
• Changed February 17, 2022 meeting time to 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on Azimuth Consulting contract pending contract language revision

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on items including the Air Boss contract, sponsorship pitches for the Wings over Whiteside 2022 event, and agreements with various air show performers. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible closed session. Most items are listed as discussion or potential action items.

• Air Boss Contract
• Wings over Whiteside-2022 4-page sponsorship pitch
• Performers: Trojan Phylers, Full Throttle Team, Patty Waggstaff, Rob Holland, Dacy Airshows, STOL Bandits 501C3
• Closed meeting agenda (if necessary)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for January 13, 2022 at 5:00 PM

The Whiteside County Airport Board met to plan the July 22-23 airshow and committed to booking Full Throttle, Patty Wagstaff, George Cline, and Trojan Phylers. They discussed costs, ticket sales, food trucks, and a possible 501(c)(3) for event finances, but no formal votes were taken on these items. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Committed to booking Full Throttle, Patty Wagstaff, George Cline, and Trojan Phylers for the airshow
• Discussed Patty Wagstaff's $3,850 fee and Full Throttle's $14,000 total cost
• Discussed advance ticket pricing via Eventbrite (2% + 79¢ or 3.5% + $1.59 per ticket)
• Discussed forming a 501(c)(3) to handle event money
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 11:50 a.m.