Whiteside County public meetings in 2023

Labor Management Committee

The Labor Management Committee is meeting in closed session to negotiate a contract with the highway union. No other business is on the agenda.

• Negotiate highway union contract

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider several action items at its Dec 19, 2023 meeting, including reappointing the county engineer, approving the county engineer's salary agreement and appropriation, adopting the 2024 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution, approving an amended Animal Control Ordinance, and adopting an ordinance to comply with the Paid Leave Act. The board will also vote on appointments to the Emergency Telephone System Board and the Cat Tail Drainage District, and set 2024 meeting dates. Most other agenda items are routine approvals of committee reports and claims.

• Reappointment of County Engineer Russell Renner and approval of salary agreement/appropriation
• Adoption of 2024 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution
• Approval of amended Animal Control Ordinance
• Ordinance amending code to comply with Paid Leave Act
• Appointments to Emergency Telephone System Board (Arian Landheer, James Melton, Ryan McKanna) and Cat Tail Drainage District (Arlyn J. Bonneur)

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review the 2024 budget and establish the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will also discuss unfinished business regarding airport projects and financial accounts.

• 2024 Budget
• Proposal to move checking to SVB
• Monorail System
• T Hangar-Painting Project
• Summerdale Lots

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside County Enterprise Zone Management Organization will consider adding 30 acres in Rock Falls to the zone, correcting an omission in the 2018 application. The board will also discuss hiring a part-time administrative assistant to replace Christine Cater, who is leaving.

• Addition of 30 acres in Rock Falls (PIN 170310006) to the Enterprise Zone
• Administrative assistant position posted after Christine Cater's departure
• Possible part-time hire Sandy Prescott to assist with year-end reporting and training

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the Board's regular meeting on December 19, 2023, and to act on several appointments and routine items. The committee will consider reappointments to the Emergency Telephone System Board and a new appointment to fill a resignation, as well as a drainage district commissioner reappointment. It will also review the monthly claim report and consider an ordinance to comply with the paid leave act.

• Reappoint Arian Landheer and James Melton to Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appoint Ryan McKanna to Emergency Telephone System Board for 3-year term expiring 1/17/2027
• Reappoint Arlyn J. Bonneur as commissioner to Cat Tail Drainage District
• Approve monthly claim report
• Adopt ordinance amending code to comply with paid leave act

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review department reports and prepare the agenda for the December 19 Board meeting. Key actions include board appointments and an ordinance amendment regarding the paid leave act.

• Reappointment of Arian Landheer and James Melton to the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment of Ryan McKanna to the Emergency Telephone System Board for a three-year term
• Reappointment of Arlyn J. Bonneur to the Cat Tail Drainage District
• Approval of the monthly claim and budget status reports
• Adoption of an ordinance amending code to comply with the paid leave act

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The meeting includes updates from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development departments.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Review of temporary investment and fund balance reports
• Approval of $1080.57 in November 2023 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board Members
• Setting the 2024 Senior Center board meeting schedule

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review and approve the monthly claim and budget status reports. Departmental representatives from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library will present monthly reports.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Monthly reports from Court Services, Public Defender, and Circuit Clerk

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review and approve the monthly claim and budget status reports. Department heads from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff will present their monthly reports.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Coroner monthly report presentation
• State's Attorney monthly report presentation
• Sheriff monthly report presentation

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee will consider approving a union agreement with AFSCME and a new Animal Control Ordinance. The committee will also review and approve claim reports for October and November 2023. Reports from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, and other agencies are scheduled.

• Motion to approve October and November 2023 claim reports
• Anticipated motion to approve agreement between Health Department and AFSCME
• Anticipated motion to approve Animal Control Ordinance
• Reports from Health Department, Veteran's Assistance, Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, Senior Citizens

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving the county engineer's salary ($139,496) and reappointment, a Motor Fuel Tax maintenance resolution for 2024, and budgetary status reports. They will also discuss a building code review ad hoc committee, a zoning hearing for Larry Russell, and a carbon dioxide pipeline item.

• Motion to approve county engineer salary of $139,496 and reappointment resolution
• Motion to approve County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution for 2024
• Ad Hoc Committee to review building codes
• Zoning hearing for Larry Russell scheduled December 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
• Discussion on carbon dioxide pipeline

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee is meeting to approve the monthly claim report and receive updates from several county departments, including the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT, and Regional Office of Education. They will also discuss 2024 meeting dates and hear from the County Administrator regarding the grant writer. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Reports from County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT, and Regional Office of Education
• County Administrator update on grant writer
• Discussion of 2024 meeting dates

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will decide on a proposal for purchasing new office furniture.

• Proposal for office furniture purchase

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee met for a special meeting to consider one fund transfer. The committee reviewed an authorization to move money from the contingency fund.

• Authorize a transfer of $2,600 from contingency to the Senior Citizen Program Fund

County Board

The Whiteside County Board is meeting to vote on a range of action items, including approving the FY2024 budget and appropriations, a $799,622 insurance package, and several contracts and ordinances. The agenda includes decisions on water sampling, township road aid, landfill agreements, and fee schedules.

• Approve FY2024 budget, appropriation ordinance, and tax levies
• Approve insurance package: workers' comp $198,703, property/liability $574,220, cyber $26,699 (total $799,622)
• Award water sampling at closed landfill to Pace Analytical Services (low bidder)
• Approve amended Waste Management Agreement for landfill
• Approve Animal Control Ordinance and Recorder's fee schedule amendment

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the Board's regular meeting on November 21, 2023, and to review department and committee reports. They will also consider a motion to reappoint David L. Wherry as commissioner of the Cat Tail Drainage District, and to approve the monthly claim report.

• Reappointment of David L. Wherry as commissioner of the Cat Tail Drainage District
• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Review of claim and budget status reports

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review routine business and manager reports. The board is discussing unfinished business regarding a new hangar and security cameras, as well as a new painting project for T Hangars.

• Purchase of hoist for new hangar
• New hangar project and builder deadline extensions
• Security cameras
• 7/25 Project
• T Hangar-Painting Project

Finance Committee

The committee will review the 2024 insurance renewal and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will also consider approving various fiscal year financial documents, including annual budget resolutions and appropriation ordinances.

• Approval of 2024 Insurance Renewal
• Rescinding and correcting a resolution for Parcel 01-22-100-027
• Approval of Trustee Resolution for Parcel 05-16-400-005
• Approval of County Fiscal Year Financial Documents and budget resolutions
• Approval of $1,691.11 in October 2023 mileage and travel reimbursements

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review September and October claim and budget status reports. Discussion includes a request for the committee to serve as the Steering Committee/Advisory Board for the Whiteside County Drug Court.

• Approval of September and October claim reports
• Request for committee to act as Advisory Board for Drug Court
• Authorization to hire a contract attorney for the Public Defender's Office
• Monthly reports from Court Services, Public Defender, and Circuit Clerk

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The meeting includes monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Resolution for the State's Attorney's Appellate Prosecutor for $22,000 (term 12/1/2023 - 11/30/2024)
• Monthly report from the Coroner
• Monthly report from the Sheriff

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee will review monthly claims and hear reports from health, veterans, extension, mental health, and senior services. Anticipated motions include approving an AFSCME agreement for the Health Department and changes to the Animal Control Ordinance, which was previously tabled.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Approve AFSCME agreement with Health Department
• Approve changes to Animal Control Ordinance
• Reports from Health Department, Veteran's Assistance, Extension, Mental Health Board, Senior Citizens

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review routine reports and claims, discuss building codes, and consider approving county aid petitions for two township road projects. They will also vote on reappointing Russell L. Renner as County Engineer. A scheduled zoning hearing for November 16 has been cancelled.

• Motion to approve county aid for Clyde Township Bush Lane Tubes (Section #18-02138-00-DR)
• Motion to approve county aid for Ustick Township Hillside Rd Tube (Section #23-58127-00-DR)
• Motion to approve resolution for reappointment of Russell L. Renner as County Engineer
• Building Code discussion
• Zoning Hearing November 16, 2023 cancelled

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will vote on approving the monthly claim report, a predictable fee schedule for the Recorder's office, and a $22,500 VM Server purchase for IT. They will also receive updates from the County Clerk, Supervisor of Assessments (including a tentative equalization factor and GIS sales), and the Regional Office of Education.

• Motion to approve VM Server purchase for $22,500
• Motion to approve Predictable Fee Schedule for Recorder's office
• Motion to approve monthly claim report
• Tentative Equalization Factor from Supervisor of Assessments
• GIS Assistant update and GIS Sales report

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will discuss dispatch center consolidation progress, CAD system updates, and funding for the consolidated dispatch. Future planning includes a public safety tax referendum for 2024.

• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process/construction update
• CAD updates
• Consolidated Dispatch Funding discussion
• Future Planning – Public Safety Tax Referendum 2024

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone Systems Board will review bill payments and previous meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to discuss staffing for an assistant dispatch director and progress on several technical projects.

• Discussion of assistant dispatch director/assistant 911 coordinator positions
• Update on NINGA progress
• RapidSOS Premium installation update
• Dispatch Consolidation discussion
• CAD Upgrade discussion

Health Board Committee

The committee will review monthly financial reports for Animal Control and Public Health. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Whiteside County Health Department.

• Animal Control Monthly Financial Report
• Public Health Monthly Financial Report

Health Board Committee

The meeting includes discussions regarding the administration of a new pay plan starting in December 2023. The board will also consider the appointment of a Vice President.

• Pay Plan Administration starting Dec 2023
• Appointment of Vice President
• Review of Closed Session items

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will vote on a rezoning request at 15280 Waller Road, Fulton, approve a $20 increase in Election Judge pay, and consider a 5.5% pay increase for non-union employees. The board will also lay over the proposed budget for review and handle several routine items like claims and committee reports.

• Rezoning to A-R Agricultural Residential District at 15280 Waller Road, Fulton
• $20 increase in Election Judge pay
• 5.5% increase to non-union employee pay plan
• Approve September 2023 mileage reimbursements of $1,035.03 for board members
• Lay over proposed budget, levy, and appropriations for review

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside-Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and review the administrator's project and financial reports covering November 2022 through September 2023. The board will also discuss old and new business, including an unemployment rate update and community updates. The agenda is largely routine and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023
• Administrator's project and financial reports (Nov 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2023)
• Review of fees collected and balance of funds
• FRED unemployment rate update
• Community updates

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee is meeting to receive quarterly reports from CGH Medical Center and discuss administrative matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Quarterly reports from CGH Medical Center
• Public comment period
• Next meeting date scheduling

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee is meeting to discuss regular business, including reports and projects from Waste Management Inc. (WMI), health department inspection reports, and a proposed amendment to the WMI agreement. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Amendment to WMI Agreement
• WMI reports and projects
• Health Department inspection reports

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will consider several capital and operational items, including the purchase of a hoist for a new hangar, the new hangar project, a farm lease, and security cameras. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, and accounts receivable.

• Purchase of hoist for new hangar
• New hangar project
• Farm lease
• Security cameras
• 7/25 project and Summerdale lots

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review monthly claims and prepare the agenda for the October 17, 2023, regular meeting. The committee will consider appointments for the Board of Health and the River Road Drainage District, as well as several resolutions of condolence and retirement.

• Reappointment of Steven E. Besse as River Road Drainage District trustee
• Appointment of Michael Krueger to the Board of Health
• Resolution of Condolence for the Alexa Marley family
• Resolution of Retirement for Joel Horn
• Review and approval of monthly claims

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will also consider trustee resolutions for ten specific parcels and review final budget documents.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Trustee Resolutions for ten identified parcels
• Review of County Fiscal Year financial documents and appropriation ordinances
• Review of Special Service Area #1 and #2 annual budget resolutions
• Approval of $1,035.03 in September 2023 mileage and travel reimbursements

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to consider new business, including selecting a bid for the Building F 'OSF' site work. The agenda also includes routine consent agenda items, public comment, and a possible closed session. The next meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2023.

• New Business: Building F 'OSF' Site Work Bid Selection

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review and approve the monthly claim and budget status reports. Several departments, including Court Services and the Public Defender, will present their monthly reports.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Court Services monthly report presentation
• Public Defender monthly report presentation
• Circuit Clerk monthly report presentation

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. Departmental representatives from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library will present monthly reports.

• Approval of the monthly claim report

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The meeting includes presentations of monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff.

• Recommendation to approve $17,140.16 for cabinet and window ledge wraps from HD Pro Supply
• Recommendation to approve $16,824.19 for new Dell PCs for the Sheriff's Department
• Review of monthly claim and budget status reports

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee will consider approving a collective bargaining agreement between the Health Department and AFSCME, and will vote on the monthly claim report. The meeting also includes updates from the Health Department, Veterans Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Motion to approve the agreement between Whiteside County Health Department and AFSCME
• Mental Health Board (708 Board) minutes from 9/26/23 meeting

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee is meeting to discuss a non-union market study update and a potential December 1st cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase. No decisions are noted on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Non-union market study update
• December 1st COLA increase discussion

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a rezoning request from Dianne Smithburg to change the property at 15280 Waller Road, Fulton from A-1 Agricultural/B-2 General Business to A-R Agricultural Residential. The committee will also review department updates, including building and zoning reports, airport board minutes, and highway department budget amendments.

• Rezoning request for 15280 Waller Road, Fulton from A-1/B-2 to A-R Agricultural Residential
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Building and Zoning Report for September 2023
• Highway Department amended 2024 budget forwarded to Finance Committee
• Zoning hearing scheduled for October 19, 2023 cancelled

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee will consider approving a $20 increase in election judges' pay, which is expected to be reimbursed by the State Board of Elections. The meeting also includes reports from the County Clerk, Supervisor of Assessments, Information Technology, and the Regional Office of Education, along with approval of monthly claim reports.

• Motion to approve a $20 increase in election judges pay, reimbursable by the State Board of Elections
• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Discussion of 2023 Assessments publication and mailing
• 2023 Board of Review Filing Deadlines
• GIS Sales report

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health Board is meeting to discuss updates to its funding application and allocation determination process, and to schedule dates and locations for 2023 meetings. The agenda includes reading minutes from the July meeting and public comment. No funding decisions or allocations are on the agenda for this meeting.

• Discussion and update to funding application and allocation determination process
• Scheduling dates and locations for 2023 meetings
• Reading of minutes from July board meeting

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing will consider two cases: a rezone from A-1/B-2 to A-R for a property on Waller Road in Fulton, and a variance for a property on Humber Lane in Rock Falls.

• Case 752: Rezone from A-1/B-2 to A-R for Dianne Smithburg at 15280 Waller Rd, Fulton
• Case 565: Variance for Debra Ann Paul & Peggy Lou Peugh at 500 Block of Humber Lane, Rock Falls

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider several action items including a $145,806 equipment purchase for a new Freightliner cab and chassis, approval of a tentative labor agreement between the Sheriff and the Fraternal Order of Police, and adoption of an ordinance to comply with the state Paid Leave Act. The board will also vote on reappointments, a new FOIA officer, and the 2024 holiday schedule.

• Approve $145,806 purchase of equipment from Monroe Equipment for new Freightliner cab and chassis
• Approve tentative agreement between Whiteside County Sheriff and FOP
• Adopt ordinance amending county code to comply with Illinois Paid Leave Act
• Approve reappointment of Terry Gisi to Rock Falls Rural Fire Protection District for three-year term
• Approve appointment of Curt Jacobs as Commissioner of Sharon Drainage District

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will consider several unfinished business items, including a new hangar project, the airport manager's contract, a farm lease, and security cameras. The board will also discuss registration for the IPAA conference and may hold a closed meeting if necessary.

• New hangar project
• Manager's contract
• Farm lease
• Security cameras
• IPAA conference registration

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the September 19 board meeting, including resolutions of retirement, appointments, and routine administrative items. They will also consider an ordinance amendment to comply with the paid leave act and approve the 2024 holiday schedule.

• Resolution of Retirement for Bryan Vogel (23 years) and Barbara Benson (19 years)
• Reappointment of Terry Gisi to Rock Falls Rural Fire Protection District (3-year term)
• Appointment of Curt Jacobs as Commissioner of Sharon Drainage District
• Ordinance amending code to comply with paid leave act
• Resolution for 2024 Holiday Schedule

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Several departments, including the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development, are presenting first-read budget requests for the current fiscal year.

• First read of CFY24 budget requests for Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development
• Resolution to request a reconveyance in parcel number 01-22-100-027
• Approval of August 2023 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board Members totaling $1,044.00
• Review of monthly claim report

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will review and vote on forwarding first-read budget requests for CFY24 from the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT Department, and Regional Office of Education to the Finance Committee. The agenda also includes approval of July and August 2023 claim reports and a report from the Regional Office of Education.

• Motion to approve July & August 2023 Claim Reports
• County Clerk CFY24 budget request forwarded to Finance Committee
• Recorder CFY24 budget request forwarded to Finance Committee
• Supervisor of Assessments CFY24 budget request and GIS Sales item
• Regional Office of Education administrator's report and CFY24 budget request

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The committee is also reviewing first-read budget requests for Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library to forward them to the Finance Committee.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• First read budget requests for Court Services
• First read budget requests for Public Defender
• First read budget requests for Circuit Clerk
• First read budget requests for Court Administrator and Law Library

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The session includes first reads of budget building requests for the Coroner, State's Attorney, Sheriff, and E911, with motions to forward these requests to the Finance Committee.

• Review and approval of monthly claim report
• Coroner CFY24 budget request first read
• State's Attorney CFY24 budget request first read
• Sheriff CFY24 budget request first read
• Emergency Telephone System E911 CFY24 budget request first read

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee will meet to approve the monthly claim report and hear first-read budget requests for the coming fiscal year from five departments: Health Department, Veterans Assistance, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens. Each budget request will be considered for forwarding to the Finance Committee.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider forwarding FY24 budget requests for Building & Zoning, Airport Board, and Highway Department to the Finance Committee. They will also vote on purchasing equipment from Monroe Equipment for a new Freightliner cab and chassis, and review monthly reports including building and zoning, airport minutes, and closed landfill leachate data.

• Motion to approve purchase of Monroe Equipment for new Freightliner cab & chassis
• 1st read budget requests for Building & Zoning, Airport Board, and Highway Department to be forwarded to Finance Committee
• Zoning hearing scheduled for September 21, 2023 with Paul Cunniff
• Airport Board meeting set for September 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. with Glenn Frank
• Closed Landfill Reports (Leachate & Inspection) for August 2023

The Committee approved the purchase of a new Freightliner cab and chassis and voted to re-appoint Russell Renner as County Engineer. Budget requests for Building & Zoning, the Airport Board, and the Highway Department were forwarded to the Finance Committee. The Committee also approved August 2023 budgetary status reports and township motor fuel tax claims.

• Approved purchase of Freightliner cab & chassis from Monroe Equipment for $145,806.00 (all ayes)
• Re-appointed Russell Renner as County Engineer for a 6 year term (all ayes)
• Approved County Engineer salary at 106% of the State's recommended salary (all ayes)
• Forwarded Building & Zoning Department budgets to Finance Committee (all ayes)
• Forwarded Airport Board budgets to Finance Committee (all ayes)
• Forwarded Highway Department budgets to Finance Committee (all ayes)
• Approved Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims (all ayes)

Labor Management Committee

The Whiteside County Labor Management Committee is meeting in closed session to negotiate the sheriff's union contract. The agenda contains only procedural items and the single substantive item of contract negotiations.

• Closed session to negotiate sheriff's union contract

Labor Management Committee

The Labor Management Committee is meeting in closed session to negotiate the sheriff's union contract. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session for negotiating sheriff's union contract

Wage & Salary Committee

The Wage & Salary Committee will discuss and potentially set a new salary for the county administrator and consider a request from the State's Attorney regarding a victim assistant position. The meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2023.

• State's Attorney's request for a victim assistant
• Setting a new administrator's salary

Labor Management Committee

The Labor Management Committee is meeting to negotiate the Sheriff's union contract. The entire session is closed to the public.

• Negotiation of Sheriff's union contract

Health Board Committee

The Health Board Committee will review the CFY 2024 budget and consider updates to Public Health and Environmental Health fees. The meeting also includes appointments for board officers and committees.

• CFY 2024 Budget discussion
• Public Health Fees review
• Environmental Health Fees review
• Board Officer & Committee Appointment

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider two special use permits in agricultural districts: one for an event venue/banquet hall at 25778 Fulfs Road, Sterling, and one for a solar farm at 14577 Frog Pond Road, Fulton. The board will also vote on a fuel supply contract, a detention services agreement with Kane County, and several routine committee reports and appointments.

• Special use permit for event venue/banquet hall at 25778 Fulfs Road, Sterling (Case #750)
• Special use permit for solar farm at 14577 Frog Pond Road, Fulton (Case #751)
• Fuel supply contract award to Pearl City Elevator, Inc. of Lena, IL
• Contract with Kane County for detention services
• Reappointments to drainage districts and fire protection district

The Board granted two special use permits in the A-1 Agricultural District for an event venue in Sterling and a solar farm in Fulton. Additionally, the Board awarded a fuel contract to Pearl City Elevator, Inc. and adopted a new policy for real estate parcel combinations.

• Approved Special Use Permit for event venue/banquet hall at 25778 Fulfs Road, Sterling
• Approved Special Use Permit for solar farm at 14577 Frog Pond Road, Fulton
• Awarded 2023-24 unleaded gasoline and premium diesel fuel contract to Pearl City Elevator, Inc.
• Adopted official policy and rules for Real Estate parcel combinations
• Approved Resolution of Condolence for former Board Member George “Bud” Howard Thompson
• Approved minutes of the July 18, 2023 board meeting

Airport Board

The Board will review routine business including previous minutes and bill approvals. Discussion items include the new hangar project, security cameras, and a manager's contract.

• New Hangar Project discussion
• Security Cameras discussion
• Manager's Contract review
• Farm Lease review
• IPAA Conference registration

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including July 15 minutes and itemized bills. Members discussed a proposed 8% base pay increase for the airport manager's upcoming contract renewal and plans to put a farm lease up for bid.

• Approved consent agenda including July 15 minutes and itemized bills (3-0)

Health Board Committee

The Health Board Committee will review public health and environmental health fees. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the CFY 2024 budget and board appointments.

• Public Health Fees review
• Environmental Health Fees review
• CFY 2024 Budget discussion
• Board Officer & Committee Appointment

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB) is holding a special meeting to review and approve bill payments and minutes, and to discuss new business including the proposed 2023-2024 budget, dispatch service contributions, and the upcoming 911 conference. Old business items include updates on NINGA progress, RapidSOS Premium installation, dispatch consolidation, and a CAD upgrade. The board may also enter closed session if necessary.

• Proposed 2023-2024 ETSB budget
• Dispatch service contribution
• 911 Conference, Oct 22nd-25th
• RapidSOS Premium, Dekalb getting ready to install
• CAD Upgrade

The board approved the 2023-24 budget and a $200,000 payment for Whiteside County Dispatch Services. An emergency expenditure of up to $23,000 was approved for a Motorola radio consolette to support the planned dispatch center consolidation. The board also reviewed progress on the NINGA project and the upcoming CAD upgrade.

• Approved bills as paid for April, May, and June 2023
• Approved April 20th meeting minutes
• Approved total 2023-24 budget
• Approved $200,000 payment for 2023-24 Whiteside County Dispatch Services
• Approved up to $23,000 for a second Motorola radio consolette

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to prepare the agenda for the Board's regular meeting on August 15, 2023. They will consider several appointments to local districts and approve monthly claims. The agenda includes routine items such as resolutions, correspondence, and committee reports.

• Reappointment of Kenneth DeBaillie to the Meredosia Levee & Drainage District
• Reappointment of Curtis Snyder to the Enterprise Drainage District
• Appointment of Edwin E. Welch as trustee to the Albany Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of Jerry Norman to the Whiteside & Rock Island Drainage and Levy District
• Approval of monthly claims

The Committee approved monthly claims and budget reports and adopted a resolution of condolence. It also moved five appointments to the board agenda for action. Discussions were held regarding 911 service consolidation and the use of opioid settlement funds.

• Adopted Resolution of Condolence for George "Bud" Howard Thompson (All in favor)
• Approved monthly claims and budget reports (All in favor)
• Recommended reappointment of Kenneth DeBaillie to Meredosia Levee & Drainage District (All in favor)
• Recommended reappointment of Curtis Snyder to Enterprise Drainage District (All in favor)
• Recommended appointment of Edwin E. Welch to Albany Fire Protection District (All in favor)
• Recommended reappointment of Jerry Norman to Whiteside & Rock Island Drainage and Levy District (All in favor)
• Recommended reappointment of Gary Bush to Union Drainage & Levee District No. 1 of Erie & Fenton (All in favor)

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The meeting includes first readings for fixed assets and service contract funding requests for Budget Building CYF24.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• First reading of funding requests for fixed assets and service contracts (Budget Building CYF24)
• Review of July 2023 County Board mileage and travel reimbursements totaling $973.75
• Treasurer's review of temporary investment and fund balance reports

The Finance Committee approved the monthly claims and budget reports for July 2023. The committee also approved travel and mileage reimbursements for County Board Members. Members reviewed investment reports and discussed the 2024 budget building process.

• Approved monthly claims and budget reports (unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 County Board Member mileage and travel reimbursements of $973.75 (unanimous)

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The committee will also consider a contract with Kane County for Detention Services and first readings for various budget building funding requests.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Contract with Kane County for Detention Services
• First reading of budget building funding requests for Court Service, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, and Court Administrator

The Committee approved a contract with Kane County for detention services, pending review by the States Attorney. The committee also approved the July 2023 monthly claims report. Members reviewed budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts for CYF24.

• Approved contract with Kane County for Detention Services after States Attorney reviews (All in favor)
• Approved July 2023 monthly claims report (All in favor)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The meeting includes first readings for budget building requests regarding fixed assets and service contracts for the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff departments.

• First reading of budget building CYF24 requests for Coroner fixed assets and service contracts
• First reading of budget building CYF24 requests for State's Attorney fixed assets and service contracts
• First reading of budget building CYF24 requests for Sheriff fixed assets and service contracts
• Discussion regarding further consolidation of dispatch 911 services
• Review and approval of monthly claim report

The Committee approved the July 2023 claims. Members reviewed monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and conducted first-read budget reviews for fixed assets and service contracts for CYF24.

• Approved July 2023 claims (All in favor)

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health & Social Services Committee will consider approving monthly claim reports, new animal control fees, and an updated animal control ordinance. Reports from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, and Mental Health Board are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve monthly claim reports
• Motion to approve animal control fees as presented
• Anticipated motion to approve animal control ordinance as presented
• Veteran's Assistance Commission monthly report for May & June 2023
• Mental Health Board meeting minutes from July 25, 2023

The committee approved the July 2023 claims and budget status report. Several items regarding animal control were tabled until the next meeting. The committee also placed the Veteran's Assistance Commission and Mental Health Board minutes on file.

• Approved July 2023 monthly claims report (All in favor)
• Placed Veteran's Assistance Commission May and June 2023 reports on file (All in favor)
• Placed July 708 Board minutes on file (All in favor)
• Tabled Animal Control Fees until next month
• Tabled Animal Control Ordinance until next month

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two special use permits: one for an event venue/banquet hall at 25778 Fulfs Road, Sterling, and another for a solar farm at 14577 Frog Pond Road, Fulton. They will also review budgetary status reports, approve fuel bids, and receive updates from departments including building and zoning, airport, and highway.

• Special Use Permit for Aurelio & Araceli Gallardo for an Event Venue/Banquet Hall at 25778 Fulfs Road, Sterling
• Special Use Permit for Clover Solar LLC for a Solar Farm at 14577 Frog Pond Road, Fulton
• Motion to award unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel contract to Pearl City Elevator, Inc. of Lena, IL
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• 1st Review of Capitalized Fixed Assets & Service Contract for FY '24

The Public Works Committee approved special use permits for an event venue in Sterling and a solar farm in Fulton. The committee also recommended a fuel award to Pearl City Elevator, Inc. and approved budgetary reports.

• Approved Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims (all ayes)
• Approved Special Use Permit for event venue/banquet hall at 25778 Fulfs Road, Sterling (all ayes)
• Approved Special Use Permit for solar farm at 14577 Frog Pond Road, Fulton (all ayes)
• Approved Airport Board meeting minutes from June 15 and June 19, 2023 (all ayes)
• Recommended approval of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel award to Pearl City Elevator, Inc. (all ayes)

County Offices Committee

The committee will hear first-read budget requests for fixed assets and service contract funding from the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT, and Regional Office of Education. The Supervisor of Assessments also presents a real estate parcel combination policy, a new county website, and GIS sales. Claim and budget status reports are unavailable for this meeting.

• First-read budget requests for CFY24 fixed assets and service contract funding from five departments
• Real Estate Parcel Combination Policy presented by Supervisor of Assessments
• New County Website update from Supervisor of Assessments
• GIS Sales report from Supervisor of Assessments
• Administrator's Report from Regional Office of Education

The Committee approved the creation of a Real Estate Parcel Combination Resolution. Various departments presented first-read budget requests for CFY24 regarding fixed assets and service contracts. The new county website is now active.

• Approved Administration creating a Real Estate Parcel Combination Resolution (All approved)

Labor Management Committee

The Whiteside County Labor Management Committee is meeting in closed session to negotiate the sheriff's union contract. The agenda consists only of a call to order, the negotiation, and adjournment.

• Closed session to negotiate sheriff's union contract

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on two special-use permit applications: one for an event venue/banquet hall and one for a solar farm. The meeting was rescheduled from July 20 to July 26, 2023.

• Case #750: Special use for event venue/banquet hall at 25778 Fulfs Road, Sterling, IL (applicant: Aurelio Gallardo)
• Case #751: Special use for solar farm at 14577 Frog Pond Road, Fulton, IL (applicant: Clover Solar LLC)

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County 708 Mental Health Board will discuss and determine allocations for agency requests. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Agency request discussion and allocation determinations

The board approved funding recommendations totaling $1,250,000 for 14 different agencies for 2024. The recommendations were approved by a 6-0 roll call vote.

• Approved secretary's report
• Recommended 2024 funding for Self Help Enterprises ($374,322) (6-0)
• Recommended 2024 funding for Sinnissippi Centers Inc. ($279,556) (6-0)
• Recommended 2024 funding for Whiteside County Health Dept. ($115,000) (6-0)
• Recommended 2024 funding for Exceptional Care and Training Center ($124,722) (6-0)
• Recommended 2024 funding for Lutheran Social Service Inc. ($99,000) (6-0)
• Recommended 2024 funding for Kreider Services ($65,400) (6-0)
• Recommended 2024 funding for Morrison Community Hospital ($60,000) (6-0)

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board is meeting to review bills, approve minutes, and discuss the NINGA project. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Review and approval of bill payments
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of NINGA progress

County Board

The County Board will review several action items including a special use permit for a solar farm in Rock Falls. Committees are also reviewing various claims, budget reports, and infrastructure projects such as road paving and vehicle acquisitions.

• Special Use Permit for Prophet Solar III, LLC at 22853 Gaulrapp Road, Rock Falls
• Road paving award for Hahnaman Township, County Line Rd to Helm Civil
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Explorer for $42,880.00 from Morrow Brother's Ford, Inc.
• Purchase of a Freightliner cab and chassis for $140,000.00 from Truck Country Quad Cities
• Ordinance for altered speed zones on David Rd & Ridgeview Rd in Erie Township

The Board granted a special use permit for a solar farm in Rock Falls and awarded a road paving contract to Helm Civil. Other actions included establishing new speed zones, purchasing vehicles, and amending the law enforcement impound fund ordinance.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Prophet Solar III, LLC solar farm at 22853 Gaulrapp Road (carried)
• Approved $141,410.00 paving contract for County Line Rd to Helm Civil (carried; 2 abstentions)
• Established 30 mph speed zones for David Rd and Ridgeview Rd in Erie Township (carried)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Explorer for $42,880.00 plus $375 delivery fee (carried)
• Approved $14,631.38 in County Aid for Covell Rd Bridge repair in Clyde Road District (carried)
• Approved $140,000.00 purchase of Freightliner cab and chassis from Truck Country Quad Cities (carried)
• Approved Public Defender's salary (carried)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 16 Law Enforcement regarding the Impound Fund (carried)

Judiciary Committee

The committee will meet to review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. The agenda also includes a motion to approve the Public Defender's salary as presented.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Approval of Public Defender's salary

The Judiciary Committee approved the monthly claims report for June 2023. The committee also approved the Public Defender’s salary as set by the state.

• Approved June 2023 monthly claims report (All in favor)
• Approved Public Defender’s salary as presented (All in favor)

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee is meeting to discuss regular business, including reports and projects from WMI (Waste Management Inc.) and an amendment to their agreement. The Health Department will also present inspection reports. The meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2023, at the Prairie Hill Recycling & Disposal Facility in Morrison, IL.

• WMI reports and projects
• Amendment to WMI agreement
• Health Department inspection reports

The Landfill Committee recommended drafting an amendment to the Waste Management contract following a decrease in waste volume. The proposed changes include adjusting host fee payments and expanding acceptable waste areas to include Tazewell and Peoria counties. The amendment is subject to State's Attorney approval.

• Recommended drafting an amendment to the Waste Management contract pending State's Attorney approval (Unanimous)
• Placed Quarterly Prairie Hill RDF Activity reports and Quarterly Waste Activity Inspection Reports on file

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will meet to receive quarterly reports from CGH Medical Center and consider an administrator's budget recommendation. The meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2023, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.

• Quarterly reports from CGH Medical Center
• Administrator's budget recommendation

The Committee approved a budget recommendation that includes an additional $100,000 for the vehicle line. This recommendation will be forwarded to the finance committee. The committee also reviewed quarterly reports showing a net loss of $35,323 through the second quarter.

• Approved budget recommendation with $100,000 added to vehicle line (Unanimous)
• Recommended forwarding the budget to the finance committee (Unanimous)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will consider several action items including a new hangar project, security cameras, election of officers, the airport manager's contract, a farm lease, and IPAA conference registration. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• New hangar project
• Security cameras installation
• Election of officers
• Manager's contract
• Farm lease

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and elected its officers. Members discussed the 7/25 runway project and the upcoming farm lease bid process.

• Approved consent agenda including June 15 and June 19 minutes (3-0)
• Elected Monte Van Kooten as President, Nick Dirks as Vice President, Chris King as Secretary, and Zolli as Operations Executive
• Decided King and Van Kooten will meet with Heffelfinger regarding the manager's contract

Wage & Salary Committee

The Wage & Salary Committee will discuss three referrals: placing the Deputy Assessor into the proper pay grade, addressing the State's Attorney's request to increase steps for administrative staff and considering a market study for all non-union employees, and hiring a new Assistant Public Defender at step 6 due to prior experience.

• Referral to place Deputy Assessor into proper pay grade
• State's Attorney's request to increase steps for administrative staff
• Consideration of a market study for all non-union employees
• Public Defender's request to hire new Assistant Public Defender at step 6

The committee established a new pay grade for the Deputy Assessor and approved a wage study for all non-union Courthouse employees. A pay step increase for a new Assistant Public Defender was approved, while a request for administrative staff raises was tabled.

• Placed Deputy Assessor wage in Grade 6 of the County salary plan (All in favor)
• Approved Carlson Dettmann wage study process for all non-union Courthouse employees (All in favor)
• Tabled request for State's Attorney administrative staff wage increase (All in favor)
• Approved increase for new Assistant Public Defender from Grade 16 Step 4 to Step 6, retroactive to hire date (All in favor)

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the July 18 board meeting, review department reports, and consider two reappointments to local boards. They will also vote on approving monthly claims and hear an administrator's update. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Reappointment of Lois Grimm, Al Connelly, and Kathy Quick to the Spring Valley Presbyterian Cemetery Association
• Reappointment of Donald D. Beswick, George A. Chamberlain, and Betty J. Steinert to the Morrison Community Hospital District
• Motion to approve monthly claims

The Committee approved the reappointment of members to the Spring Valley Presbyterian Cemetery Association and the Morrison Community Hospital District. Monthly claims and budget reports were approved. The Committee decided not to allow ATV/UTV usage on County roads.

• Approved reappointment of Lois Grimm, Al Connelly, and Kathy Quick to Spring Valley Presbyterian Cemetery Association (All in favor)
• Approved reappointment of Donald D. Beswick, George A. Chamberlain and Betty J. Steinert to Morrison Community Hospital District (All in favor)
• Approved June 2023 claims and budget reports (All in favor)
• Decided not to allow ATV/UTV usage on County roads

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee is meeting to review and approve the monthly claim report, hear updates from reporting departments, and discuss other business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Recorder's Six Month Activity Report
• Administrator's Report from Regional Office of Education
• Next meeting scheduled for July 31, 2023

The committee approved the monthly claim report for June 2023. Members received activity reports from the Recorder and the Information Technology Department regarding state grants and website updates.

• Approved monthly claim report (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The agenda includes reviews of investment and fund balance reports from the Treasurer, as well as updates from Public Transportation and Economic Development.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Trustee Resolution for parcel 11-33-304-010
• $1,461.13 in June 2023 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board Members

The Committee approved the monthly claims and budget reports. It recommended the adoption of a resolution regarding a property with delinquent taxes and moved to place board travel reimbursements on the agenda for board action.

• Approved monthly claims and budget reports (Unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution for deed of conveyance or cancellation of Certificates of Purchase for Parcel 11-33-304-010 (Unanimous)
• Approved placing June 2023 County Board member mileage and travel reimbursements of $1,461.13 on the board agenda (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will vote on a special use permit for a solar farm, approve a road paving contract, and consider several other items including a vehicle purchase and speed zone changes. The meeting includes routine approvals and department updates.

• Special Use Permit for Prophet Solar III, LLC solar farm at 22853 Gaulrapp Road, Rock Falls
• Resolution to award paving contract for County Line Rd in Hahnaman Township
• Ordinance for altered speed zones on David Rd & Ridgeview Rd in Erie Township
• Purchase of 2023 Ford Explorer for $42,880 from Morrow Brother's Ford, Inc.
• Petition for County Aid for Covell Rd Bridge in Clyde Road District

The Public Works Committee approved a special use permit for a solar farm in Rock Falls and awarded a paving contract for County Line Rd. The committee also authorized the purchase of a new vehicle and dump truck and recommended speed zone changes in Erie Township.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Prophet Solar III, LLC solar farm at 22853 Gaulrapp Road (All ayes)
• Awarded Hahnaman Township County Line Rd paving contract to Helm Civil (All ayes, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of altered speed zones for David Rd & Ridgeview Rd in Erie Township (All ayes)
• Approved $42,880 purchase of 2023 Ford Explorer from Morrow Brother's Ford, Inc. (All ayes)
• Approved $140,000 purchase of Freightliner cab and chassis from Truck Country Quad Cities (All ayes)
• Approved Petition for County Aid for Clyde Road District Covell Rd Bridge (All ayes)
• Approved Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims (All ayes)
• Approved Airport Board meeting minutes from May 11 and May 24, 2023 (All ayes)

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health and Social Services Committee will consider approving the monthly claim report, animal control fees (previously tabled), and a new animal control ordinance. Reports will be heard from the Health Department, Veterans Assistance Commission, UI Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens.

• Motion to approve monthly claim report
• Motion to approve Animal Control Fees, as presented (previously tabled)
• Anticipated motion to approve Animal Control Ordinance, as presented

The committee approved the monthly claim report as presented. Other items, including animal control fees and the Health Department budget, were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved monthly claim report (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will also consider a motion to amend the Impound Fee Ordinance based on auditor recommendations.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Amendment of the Impound Fee Ordinance
• Monthly reports from Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff

The committee approved an amendment to the Impound Fee Ordinance to require all transactions be recorded in the computer system and follow procurement policy. June 2023 claims were also approved. The committee discussed but declined the use of UTVs on county roads due to insurance and state laws.

• Approved June 2023 claims (All in favor)
• Approved amendment to the Impound Fee Ordinance (All in favor)
• Denied UTV utilization on County roads

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County 708 Mental Health Board will hear presentations from 15 agencies, including LSSI, Morrison Hospital, and the Sheriff's office, as part of the grant review process. Board members will ask each agency about their use of least-restrictive environments, data-driven grant requests, future vision, and the percentage of their budget funded by 708 dollars. No funding decisions will be made at this meeting; those are scheduled for July 25, 2023.

• Agency presentations scheduled from 3:45 PM to 7:45 PM at Sinnissippi Centers, 2611 Woodlawn, Sterling
• Questions include guidelines for least-restrictive environments and community integration
• Agencies asked how 708 funds fit into their overall budget
• Two time slots reserved for potential new agencies
• Next meeting on July 25, 2023 at YWCA in Sterling for funding determinations

The board received 14 funding requests for 2024 totaling $1,396,056.00. No funding requests were approved or denied during this meeting; the board discussed the approval process for the next meeting on July 25, 2023.

• Approved secretary's report as corrected

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will review meeting minutes, hear a director's report, and receive updates on dispatch center consolidation and a CAD upgrade. The committee will also discuss dispatch cost sharing and future planning for a 2024 public safety tax referendum.

• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process/construction update
• CAD upgrade
• Dispatch Cost Sharing/funding
• Future Planning — Public Safety Tax Referendum 2024

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving a Memorandum of Agreement between Whiteside County and Morrison Institute of Technology, pending the State's Attorney's approval. The meeting is brief and focused solely on this item.

• Approve Memorandum of Agreement between Whiteside County and Morrison Institute of Technology

County Board

The Whiteside County Board is meeting to consider its June 2023 agenda and attachments. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

The Board awarded two paving contracts to Helm Civil of Freeport and confirmed appointments to the County Board and the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority. Other actions included approving a life insurance contract, declaring several vehicles as surplus, and adopting prevailing wage rates.

• Approved $148,721.15 bid for Lyndon Rd paving to Helm Civil of Freeport (Mr. Dowd abstained)
• Approved $165,669.28 bid for Science Ridge Rd & Lynn Blvd paving to Helm Civil of Freeport (Mr. Dowd and Mr. Glazier abstained)
• Confirmed appointment of Daniel (Sam) Wancket to Whiteside County Board, District 2
• Confirmed appointment of Gary Camarano to Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority
• Approved two-year life insurance contract with The Standard
• Declared 11 - 2017 Ford Explorers and 1 - 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus equipment
• Approved $1,235.35 for May 2023 board member mileage and travel reimbursements (23-0)
• Adopted Resolution 06-2023-4 regarding Prevailing Wage Rates

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold a special meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding a new hangar update and to select a consultant under new business. Public comments will be accepted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2023.

• New hangar update discussion
• Consultant selection for airport projects

The board accepted CMT's qualifications to provide engineering services for the next five years, including future jobs and TIPS. The board also rescheduled the July meeting to July 15. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Accepted CMT qualifications for engineering services for the next five years (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled July meeting to Saturday, July 15 at 9:00 a.m.

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior minutes and bills, and receive the manager's report. Unfinished business includes the new hangar project, a 1-ton hoist, security cameras, real estate tax payment, and the Full Throttle and 7/25 projects. New business covers election of officers in July and a visit from Representative Maurice West on June 28.

• New hangar project and 1-ton hoist discussion
• Security cameras update
• Real estate tax payment item
• Full Throttle and 7/25 project updates
• Election of officers in July

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the May 11 and May 24 meeting minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business and economic report. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including May 11 and May 24 minutes and itemized bills (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is preparing the agenda for the June 20 board meeting, including filling a county board vacancy, appointing a member to a regional economic authority, and approving a prevailing wage resolution. They will also review monthly claims and discuss a one-time exception to the unpaid leave policy.

• Anticipated appointment to replace Brhenan Linke on County Board
• Appointment of Gary Camarano to Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority
• Motion to approve prevailing wage resolution
• Review and approve monthly claims
• Discussion of one-time exception to unpaid leave policy

The Executive Committee approved the appointment of Sam Wanket to the County Board and Gary Camarano to the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority. The committee also approved monthly claims, budget reports, and the annual Prevailing Wage Resolution.

• Approved appointment of Sam Wanket to the County Board replacing Brhenan Linke
• Approved appointment of Gary Camarano to the Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority
• Approved monthly claims and budget reports
• Approved annual Prevailing Wage Resolution
• Adopted Resolution of Retirement for Beth Hubbard

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claims, budget reports, and investment updates. The agenda includes a request to transfer $2,000 for an ROE office rent increase and approval of board member travel reimbursements.

• Approval of monthly claims
• $2,000 contingency fund transfer for ROE office rent increase
• $1,235.35 in May 2023 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board Members
• Review of Whiteside County Business Assistance Grant (BAG)
• Treasurer's report on investment and fund balance

The Finance Committee approved several funding requests, including a life insurance contract and ARPA fund reallocation. The committee also recommended forwarding a $300,000 Business Assistance Grant to the Board for final approval.

• Approved monthly claims and budget reports
• Recommended $300,000 Business Assistance Grant for Board approval
• Approved $2,000 re-appropriation from Contingency for ROE office rent
• Approved two credit cards for Highway department use
• Approved two-year life insurance contract with The Standard (5.8% increase)
• Approved Cragels' request to use $8,500 in leftover ARPA funds for seating and repair
• Approved $1,235.35 for May 2023 County Board Member mileage and travel reimbursements

Health Board Committee

The committee will conduct officer elections and committee appointments. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 and infectious disease policies and discussions regarding the SAC Grant.

• Officer elections and committee appointments
• COVID-19 and infectious disease policies update
• SAC Grant discussion

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget reports and receive monthly updates from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, and Court Administration. The committee will also consider a request regarding a salary increase for a new public defender assistant.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Request to forward a higher salary authorization for a new public defender assistant to the Wage & Salary Committee
• Monthly reports from Court Services, Public Defender, and Circuit Clerk

The committee approved the May 2023 claims and budget status report. Members also voted to move a request for a salary increase for a new Assistant Public Defender to the Wage & Salary Committee.

• Approved May 2023 claims and budget status report (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding request to move newly hired public defender assistant up two steps to Wage & Salary Committee (3-1)

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee will review and vote on the monthly claims report and proposed animal control fees. Department updates will be heard from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Motion to approve monthly claims report
• Motion to approve Animal Control Fees as presented
• Reports from Health Department, Veteran's Assistance, Extension, Mental Health Board, Senior Citizens

The Committee approved the May 2023 claim reports and placed the Veteran's Assistance Commission reports for March and April 2023 on file. A proposal to increase Animal Control adoption and disposition fees was laid over for further information.

• Approved May 2023 monthly claims (All in favor)
• Laid over Animal Control Fees (Approved)
• Placed March and April 2023 Veteran's Assistance Commission reports on file (All in favor)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim reports and departmental updates. The agenda includes presentations from the Coroner and State's Attorney, as well as a request from the Sheriff regarding surplus equipment.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• State's Attorney request for administrative staff raises
• Sheriff request to declare 2017 Ford Explorers and a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus equipment

The committee approved the declaration of 12 vehicles as surplus equipment. It also voted to forward a request for administrative staff raises and a non-union employee market study to the Wages & Salary committee. May 2023 claims were approved.

• Approved May 2023 claims (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding request for administrative staff raises and non-union market study to Wages & Salary (unanimous)
• Declared 11 - 2017 Ford Explorers and 1 - 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus equipment (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on awarding paving contracts for Lyndon Rd in Prophetstown Township and Science Ridge Rd in Sterling Township. They will also review the Building and Zoning report for May 2023, hear a zoning hearing update, and consider approval of budgetary status reports and township motor fuel tax claims. The agenda includes an executive session to review past executive session minutes.

• Motion to approve resolution and award for Section #23-54000-01-GM, Prophetstown Township, Lyndon Rd overlay paving
• Motion to approve resolution and award for Section #23-55000-02-GM, Sterling Township, Science Ridge Rd overlay paving
• Building and Zoning Report for May 2023
• Zoning Hearing – Larry Russell to attend June 15, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
• Executive Session to review past executive session minutes

The Public Works Committee recommended two paving contracts to the Full Board for Helm Civil of Freeport. The committee also approved several reports and referred a request for Highway Department credit cards to the Finance Committee.

• Recommended approval of $148,721.15 contract to Helm Civil for Lyndon Rd paving (All ayes)
• Recommended approval of $165,669.28 contract to Helm Civil for Science Ridge Rd & Lynn Blvd paving (All ayes)
• Approved May 2023 Township Motor Fuel Tax and Budgetary Status Reports (All ayes)
• Approved Airport Board minutes from April 13 and April 19, 2023 (All ayes)
• Recommended approval of two credit cards for the Highway Department to the Finance Committee (All ayes)
• Approved release of June 6, 2023 Executive Session minutes (All ayes)

Farmland Assessment Review Committee

The Whiteside County Farmland Assessment Review Committee is presenting the 2024 farmland values to the public and answering questions. The meeting is procedural, focused on sharing information rather than making decisions.

• Presentation of 2024 farmland values
• Public Q&A session

The committee reviewed the 2024 department-certified equalized assessed value (EAV) for each soil productivity index. These values were adjusted by the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board to limit annual changes to 10 percent. The committee scheduled a public meeting for June 5, 2023.

• Scheduled public meeting for Wednesday, June 5, 2023, at 4:00 pm

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review is meeting to organize, review rules, and act on tax exemption applications for properties owned by IDOT and the City of Sterling. The board will also consider new business including 2022 Property Tax Appeal Board cases and revised complaint forms.

• Tax exemption applications for IDOT parcels 05-12-400-002 and 11-09-200-008
• Tax exemption applications for City of Sterling parcels 11-20-436-013, 11-21-260-011, 11-21-260-012, and 11-21-427-011
• 2022 PTAB case: Highland Park CVS, LLC
• 2022 PTAB case: Walgreen's Rock Falls
• 2022 PTAB case: Gary Gibbs

County Offices Committee

The committee will consider approving a new voter registration system, certifying 2024 farmland values, and transferring $2,000 from contingency for a rent increase. A pay increase request for a staff member will also be forwarded to the Wage & Salary Committee.

• Motion to approve a new voter registration system for the County Clerk's office.
• Certificate of 2024 Farmland Values to be presented and likely acted upon.
• Request to transfer $2,000 from contingency for the Regional Office of Education rent increase.
• Motion to approve a staff pay increase and forward to the Wage & Salary Committee.

The committee approved a $27,000 purchase for a new voter registration system and the creation of a Deputy Assessor position. A request to transfer $2,000 from contingency for Regional Office of Education rent was forwarded to the Finance Committee. May 2023 claims and the Recorder Semi Annual Report were also approved.

• Approved May 2023 claims (All approved)
• Approved $27,000 purchase of new voter registration system (Approved)
• Approved placing Recorder Semi Annual Report on file (Approved)
• Approved creation of Deputy Assessor position (Approved)
• Approved forwarding request to Finance Committee to transfer $2,000 from contingency to ROE rent line (Approved)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on new business items, including a one-ton hoist, 501c3 insurance, and property tax bills. The meeting will also include public comment and a closed session if necessary.

• New Business: CMT 01/25 One Ton Hoist
• New Business: 501c3 Insurance
• New Business: Property Tax Bills
• Public Comment / Communication to the Board
• Next regular meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023

The Board contracted CMT for an aerospace study and survey for the OSF hangar project. Members also authorized the payment of 2023 property taxes and the use of 501(c)(3) funds for insurance.

• Approved contract with CMT for aerospace study, survey work, and building evaluation for OSF hangar project (Unanimous)
• Authorized Damhoff to pay full 2023 property taxes (Approved)
• Approved use of 501(c)(3) account funds for insurance bill (Unanimous)

County Board

The agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate; no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The Board granted a Special Use Permit for a solar farm in Rock Falls and adopted amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding commercial and private wind power facilities. The Board also approved three resolutions of condolence.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Whiteside Solar 2, LLC for a solar farm in the 7900 block of Hoover Rd., Rock Falls
• Adopted Ordinance No. 05-2023-5 amending zoning regulations for commercial and private wind power facilities
• Approved minutes of the April 18, 2023 board meeting
• Adopted Resolution No. 05-2023-1 of condolence for Jane A. Tornquist
• Adopted Resolution No. 05-2023-2 of condolence for Dr. Richard Cal Vandermyde
• Adopted Resolution No. 05-2023-3 of condolence for Gerald Brackemyer

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will meet to discuss several operational items including a new hangar project, security cameras, and a fuel truck. The board will also consider a certificate of deposit renewal and handle routine business such as approving minutes and bills.

• New hangar project discussion
• Security cameras update
• Fuel truck status
• Certificate of deposit renewal
• Approval of bills and accounts receivable

The Board approved the renewal of a Sauk Valley Bank certificate of deposit and passed a consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and bills. Members discussed a potential aviation event in July and ongoing hangar and infrastructure projects.

• Approved consent agenda including April 13 and April 19 minutes and itemized bills (4-0)
• Approved renewal of $300,000 Sauk Valley Bank CD for six months

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will build the agenda for the County Board's May 16 regular meeting, including committee reports and several proposed reappointments. It will also consider a motion to approve monthly claims and discuss renewal of the county's municipal aggregation program. The meeting includes a resignation from a board member and an anticipated replacement appointment.

• Reappointments to Fulton Flood Control District, Albany and Fulton Fire Protection Districts, and Board of Review
• Resignation of County Board member Brhenan Linke and anticipated replacement
• Motion to approve monthly claims and budget reports
• Renewal of County's Municipal Aggregation Program
• Resolutions of condolence for three families

The Executive Committee authorized a two-year municipal aggregation contract with MC Squared Energy at a rate of 6.99. The committee also approved several board and trustee reappointments and monthly claim reports. Members discussed a resolution requesting more state funds for the Bridge program.

• Approved two-year municipal aggregation contract with MC Squared Energy
• Approved monthly claim reports
• Reappointed Kent A. Nicolaysen to Fulton Flood Control District (5-year term)
• Reappointed Terry Kernan and Brian Rowland to Albany Fire Protection District
• Reappointed Boyd VanDellen to Fulton Fire Protection District
• Reappointed Louise Clark (2023-2025) and William McGinn (temporary) to Board of Review
• Reappointed Rebecca Munoz-Ripley, Josh Knuth, and Dr. Mathew Mathew to Board of Health
• Adopted Resolutions of Condolence for Jane A. Tornquist, Dr. Richard Cal Vandermyde, and Gerald Brackemyer

Farmland Assessment Review Committee

The Whiteside County Farmland Assessment Review Committee will discuss and review 2024 farmland assessments and schedule a date and time for a public meeting on the assessments.

• Discuss and review 2024 Farmland Assessments
• Set up date and time for public meeting

The Committee presented the 2024 department-certified equalized assessed values (EAV) for each soil productivity index, adjusted to limit annual change to 10 percent. No questions were raised, and the meeting adjourned after 15 minutes.

• Presented 2024 certified EAV for each soil productivity index, adjusted to limit annual change to 10%.

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claims, budget reports, and temporary investment reports. The meeting also includes an audit presentation by WipFli and a review of the FY24 budget calendar.

• Approval of monthly claims and budget reports
• Review of April 2023 board member mileage and travel reimbursements totaling $1,249.02
• Audit presentation by WipFli
• Review of FY24 budget calendar
• Group insurance renewal discussion

The Finance Committee approved a 20% increase in group health insurance costs for employees and employers, citing rising claims. They also approved a $35,000 transfer from contingency to the Courts budget for outside attorneys, the FY2024 budget calendar, and monthly claims and budget reports. The county's 2022 audit received a clean unmodified opinion with one minor finding.

• Approved monthly claims and budget reports as presented
• Approved $35,000 transfer from contingency to Courts budget for outside attorneys
• Approved FY2024 budget calendar
• Approved 20% increase in group health insurance costs for employees and employers
• Approved $1,249.02 in mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board members

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review monthly claims, budget reports, and departmental updates. Discussion includes court services, public defender reports, and child support fee collection progress.

• Re-appropriation of $35,000 for conflict attorney fee line item
• Review of County Health Insurance for Part-Time Employees
• Presentation of monthly reports from Court Services, Public Defender, and Circuit Clerk

The Judiciary Committee approved the April 2023 claims and budget status report. It also voted to forward a $35,000 budget increase request for outside attorney costs to the Finance Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; several informational reports were presented.

• Approved April 2023 claims (unanimous)
• Forwarded $35,000 budget increase request for outside attorneys to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health and Social Services Committee will review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, receive the 2022 Annual Report from the Health Department, and consider Senior Citizens funding awards. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Review and approve monthly claims and budget reports
• Health Department 2022 Annual Report
• Senior Citizens funding awards

The Health and Social Services Committee approved $272,004 in funding for six senior-serving agencies, including Lifescape, Senior Center, Hospice, Catholic Charities, NICAA, and Salvation Army. The committee also reviewed the health department's 2022 annual report, discussed the mobile unit's use for school physicals, and heard updates on grants, audits, and the end of the COVID-19 national emergency. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $272,004 in senior service funding (motion by Dowd, seconded by Regalado)
• Approved April 2023 claim reports (motion by Regalado, seconded by Dowd)
• Placed on file the committee's meeting report and related informational items

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget reports for approval. Department heads from the Coroner, State’s Attorney, and County Sheriff will present monthly reports.

• Review of monthly claim and budget reports
• Coroner monthly report presentation
• State's Attorney monthly report presentation
• County Sheriff monthly report presentation
• Review of bids for a tractor

The Public Safety Committee approved a $23,992 tractor bid from Sloan Implement for the maintenance department. The committee also reviewed monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and noted the retirement of the Maintenance Director and the hiring of a new dispatch director. No public comment was received.

• Approved $23,992 tractor bid from Sloan Implement (unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 claims (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a special use permit for a solar farm on Hoover Road, text amendments to wind and solar power zoning sections, and a rezoning to commercial at 23080 Waller Road. Routine business includes approval of reports and claims, building and zoning updates, airport board minutes, and highway department reports.

• Resolution for Whiteside Solar 2, LLC special use permit for a solar farm in A-1 Agricultural District at 7900 Block of Hoover Road, Rock Falls
• Resolution for text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 39-267 (Wind Power) and 39-268 (Solar Power)
• Resolution rescinding 1995 resolution and rezoning South Half of premises at 23080 Waller Road to B-2 General Commercial District
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Airport Board meeting minutes review and upcoming meeting on May 11, 2023

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a special use permit for a solar farm on Hoover Road, text amendments to wind and solar power sections of the zoning ordinance, and a rezoning at Waller Road. The meeting also includes routine reports and claims approval.

• Resolution for Whiteside Solar 2, LLC special use permit for a solar farm in the 7900 Block of Hoover Road, Rock Falls
• Resolution for text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Sections 39-267 (Wind Power) and 39-268 (Solar Power)
• Resolution rescinding 1995 resolution and rezoning South Half of premises at 23080 Waller Road to B-2 General Commercial District
• Building Report for April 2023
• Resolution of Support for Increased Illinois Township Bridge Program Funding

The Committee approved a resolution of support for increased funding to the Illinois Township Bridge Program. Members also approved the April 2023 Township Motor Fuel Tax and Budgetary Status Reports.

• Approved April 2023 Township Motor Fuel Tax & Budgetary Status Reports (All ayes)
• Approved Resolution of Support for Increased Funding to the Illinois Township Bridge Program (All ayes)

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will meet to review and approve monthly claims and budget reports. Departmental updates will be provided by the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, Information Technology, and Regional Office of Education. The meeting includes public comment and other business items.

• Motion to approve monthly claim reports as presented
• County Clerk report
• Recorder report
• Supervisor of Assessments report
• Information Technology Department report

The committee reviewed and approved the April 2023 claims and budget status report. The Regional Office of Education announced a relocation to a new address in Sterling effective July 1, 2023.

• Approved April 2023 claims (All voted ayes)

Insurance Committee

The Whiteside County Insurance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially decide on medical and dental insurance renewals. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Medical renewal discussion
• Dental renewal discussion

The committee approved the renewal of medical and dental insurance through BlueCross BlueShield effective July 1, 2023. Additionally, the committee approved an increase in employer and employee insurance costs as presented.

• Approved BlueCross BlueShield medical insurance renewal effective July 1, 2023
• Approved BlueCross BlueShield dental insurance renewal effective July 1, 2023
• Approved increase to employee and employer insurance costs

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will review meeting minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss the dispatch director interview process, consolidation construction updates, cost sharing, and future planning including a 2024 public safety tax referendum.

• Dispatch Director interview process and dates
• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process/construction update
• Dispatch Cost Sharing/funding
• Future Planning – Public Safety Tax Referendum 2024

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board is holding its quarterly meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving bill payments and previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes public comment, new and old business, with an update on the NINGA progress, followed by a possible closed session.

• Review and approval of bill payments
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• NINGA progress update
• Closed session

The board approved bills as paid and the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the use of ARPA funding to consolidate Sterling and Morrison dispatch centers and the evaluation of new CAD, Records, and Jail software. The board also noted that Text to 9-1-1 service has been live since February 1, 2023.

• Approved bills as paid (carried)
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (carried)

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing will consider two items: a special use or zoning case for Whiteside Solar 2 LLC at the 7900 block of Hoover Rd, Rock Falls, and proposed text amendments to the county's wind and solar power regulations (Sections 39-267 and 39-268). The hearing is a public forum for these zoning matters.

• Case #748: Whiteside Solar 2 LLC, 7900 Block Hoover Rd, Rock Falls IL
• Case #747: Text amendments to Section 39-267 (Wind Power) and Section 39-268 (Solar Power)

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board will meet to review bills, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear public comment. New business includes discussion of dispatch consolidation and CAD system demonstrations. Old business covers NINGA progress and RapidSOS Premium. The board may also enter closed session.

• Dispatch consolidation discussion
• CAD system demonstrations
• NINGA progress update
• RapidSOS Premium update

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a new hangar project and electric vehicle charging stations. The agenda also includes new business and a possible closed meeting. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• New Hangar Project
• EV Charging Stations
• New Business
• Closed Meeting Agenda (if necessary)

The board accepted a bid from Blunier Builders, Inc. to construct a helicopter hangar. Members discussed the payment schedule and the possibility of sprinkler system requirements if mandated by the county building permit.

• Approved $873,465.00 bid from Blunier Builders, Inc. for helicopter hangar (unanimous)

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside-Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing a vice chair to fill an unexpired term and reviewing project and financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of vice chair to fill unexpired term of Jim Duffy (2020-2024)
• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023 meeting
• Administrator's project and financial reports for Nov 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
• Update on FRED unemployment rate
• Community updates

County Board

The provided document contains only the title of the meeting and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No business, ordinances, or financial matters are recorded in the text.

The County Board granted a Special Use Permit for a solar farm in the 13700 block of Sawyer Road. The board also approved several road paving and maintenance contracts and increased user charges for SSA #1.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 312 Solar Development, LLC solar farm on Sawyer Rd
• Increased SSA #1 minimum user charge to $16.50/month/unit and charge per hundred cubic feet to $4.90
• Approved $20,318.57 paving contract for Lenore St to Martin & Company Excavating
• Approved $206,642.30 paving contract for Lyman Rd to Helm Civil
• Approved $64,842.60 seal coat contract for various Sterling Twp roads to Porter Bros
• Appropriated $445,000.00 for Dixon Ave Bridge replacement
• Approved $31,400.00 bid to Mike Harris Mason for Highway Maintenance Building garage lintels
• Adopted Resolution of Condolence for Kaye Truesdell

Landfill Committee

The committee reviewed the 4th Quarter 2022 Activity Report and Health Department Inspection Reports. Members were informed that the sale of Moring Disposal to Republic has significantly reduced waste volume. The committee established a meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Placed 4th Quarter Prairie Hill RDF Activity and Waste Activity Inspection reports on file
• Set 2023 meeting dates for April 17th, July 17th, and October 16th

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will meet to receive quarterly reports from CGH Medical Center and discuss administrative matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• CGH quarterly reports to be presented
• Administrator's report
• Next meeting date to be set

The committee reviewed quarterly reports regarding ambulance response times, staffing, and financials. The County Administrator stated the subsidy payment will be made after the first tax distribution. The committee motioned to place the meeting report and informational items on file.

• Motioned to place meeting report and informational items on file

Health Board Committee

The Health Board Committee will review updates to COVID-19 and infectious disease policies. The agenda also includes discussions regarding dental sensors and dental construction approval.

• Dental sensors discussion
• Covid-19 & Infectious Disease Policy Update
• Dental Construction Approval
• Approval of February 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of revised December 8, 2022, meeting minutes

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will consider unfinished business including the bidding process for a new hangar, state reimbursement, a fuel truck, and security cameras. New business includes wildlife hazard management and a grant opportunity for electric vehicle charging stations. The meeting also covers routine consent agenda items and a manager's report.

• Bidding process for new hangar
• State reimbursement discussion
• Fuel truck item
• Security cameras / August Ufkin
• Grant opportunity for EV charging stations

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including March meeting minutes and itemized bills. Members discussed bidding for a new hangar but reached no decision due to concerns over building codes and sprinkler requirements.

• Approved consent agenda including March 16 and March 31 minutes (3-0)
• Approved itemized bills and financial reports (3-0)

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the Board's regular meeting on April 18, 2023, and to review and approve monthly claims and budget reports. The committee will also discuss changes to the Leave Policy. The agenda includes standing resolutions, communications, and reports from various committees.

• Resolution of Condolence for the Kaye Truesdell family
• 3/9/23 IEPA Correspondence
• Approve monthly claims as presented
• Discussion regarding changes to Leave Policy

The Executive Committee approved the monthly claims and budget reports. A resolution of condolence for Kaye Truesdell was placed on the agenda for Board action. The committee discussed upcoming legislative changes and Sterling sewer rates.

• Approved monthly claims and budget reports (All in favor)
• Placed Resolution of Condolence for Kaye Truesdell on the Board agenda (All in favor)

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claims, budget reports, and treasurer reports. The agenda includes a recommendation for a Trustee Resolution regarding parcel 11-28-276-002 and the purchase of a currency counter.

• Review and approval of monthly claims and budget reports
• Recommendation to approve Trustee Resolution for parcel 11-28-276-002
• Purchase of a currency counter
• Approval of $839.72 in March 2023 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board Members

The Committee approved the purchase of a currency counter and a corresponding $3,000 budget transfer. Members recommended a resolution regarding delinquent taxes for a property in Coloma Township and approved board travel reimbursements.

• Approved monthly claims and budget reports (Unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution for deed of conveyance or certificate cancellation for Parcel #11-28-276-002 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Cassida-Zeus currency counter not to exceed $3,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 transfer from Contingency for currency counter purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 board mileage and travel reimbursements of $1,057.18 for Board action (Unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will consider a special use permit for a solar farm, approve a sewer rate increase for Special Service Area #2, and award several road construction bids. The committee will also receive updates on building, zoning, airport, and highway matters.

• Special use permit request by 312 Solar Development, LLC for a solar farm in the 13700 block of Sawyer Road, Morrison
• Motion to increase Special Service Area #2 sewer rates to $16.50 minimum monthly charge and $4.90 per hundred cubic feet, effective May 1, 2023
• Resolution to award overlay projects: Coloma Township (Lenore St), Portland Township (Lyman Rd), Sterling Township (seal coat)
• Lintel replacement at Maintenance Building (#23-00264-00-MG)
• Dixon Ave Bridge Project agreement and resolution (#17-00228-00-BR)

The Public Works Committee approved a special use permit for a solar farm on Sawyer Road and increased City of Sterling sewer rates. The committee also recommended several road paving and bridge replacement contracts for full board approval.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 312 Solar Development, LLC solar farm at 13700 Block of Sawyer Road (All Ayes)
• Increased City of Sterling sewer minimum user charge to $16.50 and charge per hundred cubic feet to $4.90 effective May 1, 2023
• Recommended $20,318.57 award to Martin & Company for Coloma Twp. Lenore St. paving (All Ayes)
• Recommended $206,642.30 award to Helm Civil for Portland Twp. Lyman Rd paving (All Ayes)
• Recommended $64,842.60 award to Porter Bros. for Sterling Twp. seal coating (All Ayes)
• Approved Federal Aid Agreement and $445,000 appropriation for Dixon Ave Bridge replacement (All Ayes)
• Approved $31,400 low bid to Mike Harris Mason for Highway maintenance building garage lintels (All Ayes)
• Approved $19,750 low bid to Stichter Construction for McNeil Rd culvert replacement (All Ayes)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting with unfinished business focused on a new hangar project. The agenda includes public comment, roll call, and a possible closed meeting, with the next regular meeting scheduled for April 13, 2023.

• New hangar project discussion under unfinished business
• Public comment period for residents
• Possible closed meeting if necessary
• Next regular meeting set for April 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk. The agenda also includes a review of claims and budget reports, subject to determination.

• Review and approval of monthly claims and budget reports
• Whiteside County Drug Court Program Report
• Circuit Clerk report on Child Support maintenance fee collection progress
• Circuit Clerk audit completion and end of year statistics

The committee reviewed budget status reports and monthly updates from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk. The only formal action taken was the approval of claims for February and March 2023.

• Approved February and March 2023 claims (All voted ayes)

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review monthly claims and budget reports. The agenda includes monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk.

• Review and approval of monthly claims and budget reports
• Whiteside County Drug Court Program Report
• Circuit Clerk report on Child Support maintenance fee collection progress
• Circuit Clerk audit completion and end of year statistics

The committee reviewed budget status reports and monthly updates from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk. The only formal action taken was the approval of claims for February and March 2023.

• Approved February and March 2023 claims (All ayes)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim reports and budget reports for approval. Department heads from the Coroner, State’s Attorney, and County Sheriff will present their monthly reports.

• Review of bids for a tractor
• Monthly report presentation from the Coroner
• Monthly report presentation from the State's Attorney
• Monthly report presentation from the County Sheriff

The Committee approved the March 2023 claims and reviewed monthly reports from the Coroner, State’s Attorney, and Sheriff. A decision on tractor bids was postponed to the May meeting to allow for further information gathering.

• Approved March 2023 claims (All in favor)
• Tabled tractor bids until May meeting (All in favor)

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee will meet to approve monthly claims and budget reports, and receive updates from the Health Department, Veterans' Assistance Commission, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens programs. The agenda includes agency presentations on senior citizen funding. No specific dollar amounts or policy decisions are listed.

• Review and approve monthly claims and budget reports
• Health Department Administrator's Report
• Veterans' Assistance Commission report
• Senior Citizens funding agency presentations
• Mental Health Board report

The committee approved monthly claims and placed the Veterans Assistance Commission and 708 Mental Health Board minutes on file. The committee also reviewed $281,200 in senior citizen funding requests against a levy of $272,004, though no funding decisions were recorded.

• Approved monthly claims (All in favor)
• Placed Veterans Assistance Commission minutes on file (All in favor)
• Placed March 708 Mental Health Board minutes on file (All in favor)

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee will review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, hear updates from reporting departments including the County Clerk, Recorder, and Supervisor of Assessments, and discuss the assessor's 2022 activity report, final abstract, equalization factor, and pending property tax appeal cases. The meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2023, at 2:30 PM in the Board Room of the Law Enforcement Center.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Supervisor of Assessments 2022 Activity Report and Final Abstract
• 2022 Final Equalization Factor
• Property Tax Appeal Board cases: Walgreen's (Rock Falls) 2019-2022, Rusty Mills (Morrison) 2018, CVS Pharmacy (Sterling) 2022, Gary Gibbs (Lyndon) 2022
• Aerial flight buildings discrepancy update (2021 vs 2016)

The committee approved the March 2023 claims and reviewed the budget status report. Members received updates on assessment activity, IT projects, and regional education reports. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 2023 claims (All voted ayes)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to open bids for a hangar project. The agenda also includes public comment, unfinished business, and a possible closed session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2023.

• Open bids for hangar project
• Public comment period
• Unfinished business
• Possible closed meeting
• Next regular meeting on April 13, 2023

The board opened three bids for a hangar project. No contract was awarded as the board determined the bids require further review for code compliance and completeness.

• Opened bid from B & H Contractors for $1,175,422.99
• Opened bid from Thackerized LLC for $964,000.00
• Opened bid from Blunier Builders for $873,465.00
• Tabled contract award pending review of codes and requirements

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage and Salary Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially set the pay grade for the GIS Tech position. The agenda includes public comment and a single substantive item regarding this position's compensation.

• Discussion of GIS Tech pay grade

The committee met on March 30, 2023. The minutes record the agenda items but do not state any decisions, votes, or outcomes regarding the GIS Tech pay grade.

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County 708 Mental Health Board will meet to elect officers, discuss presentation times for agencies, and review a funding application for final changes. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of presentation times for agencies
• Review and finalize changes to a funding application

The board elected Chelsea Stuart as Chairperson, Marcia Widolff as Co-Chairperson, and John Hoffmiller as Secretary. The board also established a presentation schedule for funding requests to be held on June 27, 2023.

• Approved secretary's report
• Elected Chelsea Stuart as Chairperson
• Elected Marcia Widolff as Co-Chairperson
• Elected John Hoffmiller as Secretary
• Established funding request presentation schedule for June 27, 2023

County Board

The Whiteside County Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes items from the March 2023 County Board Agenda and Board Meeting Attachments documents. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

• March 2023 County Board Agenda
• March 2023 Board Meeting Attachments

The Board approved the purchase of 15 squad cars and several road improvement contracts. It also updated the County Recorder's fee schedule and appointed Amy Robbins as the future County Administrator. Multiple transit grant agreements and a broadband fiber agreement were also approved.

• Approved $643,905 for 15 squad cars ($350,000 ARPA grant, $293,905 financed via Sauk Valley Bank)
• Approved sealcoat contract for 14 townships and County roads awarded to Porter Brothers Asphalt & Sealing, Inc.
• Approved 2023 Dust Control bids from Sicalco, Ltd. and Environmental Road Solutions
• Approved 2023 Pipe Letting bid from Metal Culverts, Inc.
• Appropriated $750,000 in RBI funds for improvements to Albany Road and Cordova Road
• Approved Ordinance amending the Recorders Predictable Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2023
• Approved Jo-Carroll Broadband Fiber Agreement
• Appointed Amy Robbins as County Administrator effective upon Joel Horn's retirement

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing will consider a single case: a special use permit for a solar farm on the 13700 block of Sawyer Road in Morrison, Illinois. The hearing is scheduled for March 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the County Board Room in the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center.

• Case #746: Special Use Permit for 312 Solar Development (Sawyer Road Solar)
• Solar farm proposed on Ronald Wiebenga parcel, 13700 block of Sawyer Rd, Morrison, IL

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior minutes and bills, followed by a manager's report. Unfinished business includes the bidding process for a new hangar, state reimbursement, and security cameras. The board may also enter a closed meeting if necessary.

• Bidding process for new hangar
• State reimbursement discussion
• Security cameras update
• Approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Manager's business and economic report

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including February minutes and itemized bills. Officials discussed the bidding process for a new hangar and provided updates on airfield lighting and taxi-way extension projects.

• Approved consent agenda including February 16 minutes and itemized bills (5-0)
• Scheduled bid opening for new hangar for March 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will meet to build the agenda for the Board's regular meeting on March 21, 2023. They will consider several items, including a request for an additional GIS technician, a pro-agriculture resolution, and appointments to county boards. The committee will also review and approve monthly claims and budget reports.

• Assessor requests additional GIS Technician
• IEPA Notice of Application for Permit to Manage Waste (2/17/2023)
• Farm Bureau presentation for pro-agriculture resolution
• Appointment of Jake Kilberg to Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment to 708 Mental Health Board

The Executive Committee approved the appointment of Amy Robbins as County Administrator following Joel Horn's planned retirement. The committee also authorized the hiring of a GIS Technician and a new Principle Clerk. Several board appointments were moved forward for final Board action.

• Approved hiring an additional GIS Technician (All in favor)
• Approved appointment of Amy Robbins as County Administrator effective upon Joel Horn's retirement (All in favor)
• Approved hiring a new Principle Clerk pending Board approval of Administrator position (All in favor)
• Approved monthly claims and budget reports (All in favor)
• Moved appointment of Jake Kilberg to Emergency Telephone System Board to Board agenda (All in favor)
• Moved appointment of Katie Rider to 708 Mental Health Board to Board agenda (All in favor)
• Moved appointment of Daniel Koster to Sterling Rural Fire Protection District to Board agenda (All in favor)
• Moved anticipated appointment to 708 Mental Health Board to Board agenda (All in favor)

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the Board's regular meeting on March 21, 2023. They will consider communications, committee reports, and several appointments, including to the Emergency Telephone System Board and the 708 Mental Health Board. The committee will also review and approve monthly claims and budget reports.

• IEPA Notice of Application for Permit to Manage Waste (2/17/2023)
• Whiteside County Healthier Communities Partnership correspondence (2/24/23)
• Farm Bureau presentation for adoption of pro-agriculture resolution
• Appointment of Jake Kilberg to Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment to 708 Mental Health Board

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review monthly claims, budget reports, and temporary investment reports. The meeting includes discussions on public transportation grants and the Jo Carroll Energy Broadband Fiber Agreement.

• Approval of 2024 Section 5311 Grant Agreement resolutions
• Approval of 2024 Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement resolutions
• Review of Jo Carroll Energy Broadband Fiber Agreement
• Request to transfer funds to cover the cost of a new ambulance
• Approval of $1,186.88 for February 2023 County Board member mileage and travel reimbursements

The Finance Committee approved the Jo-Carroll Broadband Fiber Agreement and several 2024 grant resolutions for Section 5311 and DOAP. The committee also authorized a $100,000 fund transfer for an ambulance purchase and approved the hiring of a part-time PCOM position.

• Approved monthly claims and budget reports (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 proposed and final grant resolutions for Section 5311 and DOAP (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring a PCOM position for 3 days/week (Motion carried)
• Approved Jo-Carroll Broadband Fiber Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 transfer from Public Works to SSA #1 for ambulance purchase (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,186.88 in February 2023 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board members (Unanimous)

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will meet to review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, and receive updates from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, and Court Administration. The Circuit Clerk will also present end-of-year statistics, a child support maintenance fee letter, and an audit progress report.

• Review and approve monthly claims and budget reports
• Circuit Clerk end-of-year statistics
• Child Support Maintenance Fee Letter (2,982 sent 2/16/23)
• Audit progress report from Circuit Clerk

The committee reviewed monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk. No action was taken on claims due to the lack of a quorum.

• Claims not acted on due to lack of quorum

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, hear presentations from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and County Sheriff, and discuss the Sheriff's request to purchase squad cars and demolish the old health department on Rt 30.

• Review and approve monthly claims and budget reports
• Coroner's monthly report presentation
• State's Attorney's monthly report presentation
• Sheriff's request to purchase squad cars
• Discussion of demolishing old health department on Rt 30

The committee authorized the purchase of 15 squad cars using a combination of grant funding and a bank loan. Members also approved February 2023 claims and reached a consensus to demolish the old health department building on Route 30.

• Approved purchase of 15 squad cars for $643,905 (All ayes)
• Approved February 2023 claims
• Consensus to demolish old health department building on Route 30

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will review monthly claims and budget reports. Departmental updates are scheduled from the Health Department, Veterans’ Assistance Commission, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens.

• Review and approval of monthly claims and budget reports
• Health Department Administrator's Report
• Veterans’ Assistance Commission report
• University of Illinois Cooperative Extension report
• Mental Health Board report

The committee reviewed and approved monthly claims. Members received updates on Health Department clinic remodeling and upcoming University of IL Extension programs.

• Approved monthly claims

Public Works Committee

The committee will review budgetary status reports and township motor fuel tax claims. Discussion includes building, zoning, airport board minutes, and landfill reports. The committee also addresses road resurfacing and upcoming bid lettings.

• 2023 Seal Coating & Dust Control Letting
• 2023 Pipe Letting
• Cordova & Albany Road Resurfacing Project
• February 2023 Closed Landfill Reports

The committee recommended awards for seal coating, dust control, and pipe supplies. It also approved a Federal Aid Agreement and a $750,000 appropriation for a resurfacing project on Albany and Cordova Roads, referring both to the full board.

• Approved February 2023 Township Motor Fuel Tax & Budgetary Status Reports (All Ayes)
• Approved Airport Board minutes from Jan 12 and Feb 9, 2023 (All Ayes)
• Recommended award of 2023 Furnish and Apply Seal Coat to Porter Bros of Rock Falls, IL (All Ayes)
• Recommended award of 2023 Dust Control to Sicalco, Ltd. and Environmental Road Solutions, Inc. (All Ayes)
• Recommended award of 2023 Pipe Letting to Metal Culverts, Inc. (All Ayes)
• Approved Federal Aid Agreement for Albany Rd & Cordova Rd resurfacing and referred to full board (All Ayes)
• Referred resolution to appropriate $750,000 from RBI Funds for Albany Rd & Cordova Rd project to full board (All Ayes)

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee will consider approving monthly claims and budget reports, a recommendation to amend the Recorder's predictable fee schedule, a request to hire a GIS Technician, a request for a department credit card for IT, and receive reports from county departments. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approve monthly claim reports
• Amend Recorder's Predictable Fee Schedule
• Hire GIS Technician
• IT department credit card request
• Regional Office of Education Administrator's Report

The County Offices Committee approved an ordinance to increase the Recorder's Predictable Fee Schedule and authorized a credit card for the IT Department. The committee also approved a request to hire a GIS Technician, which will be forwarded to the Executive Committee for final approval.

• Approved February 2023 claims (All ayes)
• Approved Ordinance amending the Recorders Predictable Fee Schedule to increase RHSP surcharge by $10 (All ayes)
• Approved request for an additional GIS Technician (All in favor)
• Approved forwarding a request to the board for the IT Department to purchase a credit card (All ayes)

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee is meeting to review past minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss the intergovernmental agreement, dispatch cost sharing, and consolidation of dispatch centers. They will also plan for a potential public safety tax referendum in 2024. The agenda is substantive, with several action-oriented items.

• Review of 10/13/22 meeting minutes
• IGA update on Cities and County approval
• Dispatch cost sharing and funding discussion
• Dispatch centers consolidation discussion
• Future planning for Public Safety Tax Referendum 2024

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review will meet to decide on tax exempt applications from IDOT, approve or deny homestead applications for 2022, and sign assessment books, final abstract forms, and certificates of error to close the 2022 assessment year. The agenda also includes discussion of old or new business before recessing.

• Act on IDOT tax exempt applications (parcels 11-09-200-007, 11-09-300-010, 11-09-400-020)
• Approve or deny all 2022 homestead applications
• Sign assessment books closing the 2022 year
• Sign 2022 final abstract forms
• Sign certificates of error

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a placeholder directing readers to review the minutes for details. No decisions or discussions are specified in the agenda text.

• No agenda items listed
• Referral to meeting minutes for information

The Executive Committee met to address a scheduling conflict for two members. The committee voted to move the April meeting date.

• Moved April Executive Committee meeting to April 12 at 6:30 pm (carried)

County Board

The Whiteside County Board is meeting to consider its February 2023 agenda and associated attachments. The agenda includes only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Review of February 2023 County Board agenda
• Review of February 2023 Board meeting attachments

The Board approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a landfill flare skid and a new pickup truck. It also allocated over $5 million in ARPA funds and updated the personnel code regarding bereavement leave.

• Approved $5,047,205.68 in ARPA funding for County projects
• Awarded $375,500.00 contract to Advance One Development, LLC for landfill flare skid installation
• Approved $41,608.00 purchase of a Ford F150 from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc.
• Approved 2023 General County Letting bids for Groups 1-5
• Approved up to $65,500 for 35 OnBoard software licenses and iPad Pros
• Approved Ordinance 02-2023-4 amending bereavement leave to comply with Family Bereavement Leave Act
• Confirmed reappointment of Tim McCaslin to Whiteside County Housing Authority
• Engaged Amanda R. Florip as Zoning Hearing Officer

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will consider a request from the Circuit Clerk to increase the pay steps for the Chief Deputy position due to salary compression. The meeting includes public comment and is otherwise limited to this single personnel matter.

• Circuit Clerk request to increase steps for Chief Deputy due to compression

The committee met to hear a request from the Circuit Clerk regarding an increase in steps for the Chief Deputy due to compression. The provided minutes do not record a final decision or vote on this request.

• Discussed Circuit Clerk request for Chief Deputy step increase

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several unfinished items, including specifications for a new hangar, the bid process, and lease terms. The board will also review state reimbursement, a fuel truck, a tug, security cameras, and a Boy Scout event planned for next fall. New business includes a CD renewal.

• Specs for new hangar, bid process, and lease
• State reimbursement
• Fuel truck and tug
• Security cameras
• Boy Scout event next fall

The Board approved the installation of five security cameras and the renewal of a certificate of deposit. It also authorized a financial transaction with Wings Over Whiteside and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 12 and Feb 9 minutes (4-0)
• Approved installation of five security cameras using 'Option 2' specs (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of CD for six months in the amount of $554,211 (unanimous)
• Authorized check for $5,608.40 to Wings Over Whiteside with expected reimbursement of that amount plus $3,445.00 (unanimous)

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to prepare the agenda for the February 21 board meeting, review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, and consider appointments to the 708 Mental Health Board and the Whiteside County Housing Authority. They will also discuss an updated engagement letter for a hearing officer and receive updates on agenda management software and recent changes in time-off law.

• Approve monthly claims and budget reports
• Appointment to 708 Mental Health Board
• Appointment to Whiteside County Housing Authority
• Updated Engagement Letter for Hearing Officer
• IEPA Notice of Application for Permit to Manage Waste

The committee approved the purchase of OnBoard agenda management software and hardware. It also approved a new engagement letter for the Zoning Hearing Officer and an ordinance updating bereavement leave to comply with state law.

• Approved purchase of 35 OnBoard software licenses and 30 iPad Pros not to exceed $65,500
• Approved engagement of Amanda R. Florip as Zoning Hearing Officer at $750 per meeting
• Approved ordinance amending Sec. 3-303 regarding Bereavement Leave
• Approved monthly claims and budget reports
• Placed reappointment of Tim McCaslin to Housing Authority on Board agenda
• Placed anticipated appointment to 708 Mental Health Board on Board agenda

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will meet February 13, 2023 to review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, hear a transportation reorganization update, and receive a broadband update from the State of Illinois Office of Broadband. The committee will also vote on a motion to approve $1,288.14 in December 2022 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board members.

• Motion to approve $1,288.14 in December 2022 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board members
• Broadband update from State of Illinois Office of Broadband, including Illinois Broadband Lab initiatives
• Contract discussion with Jo-Carroll Energy/Sand Prairie for broadband
• Transportation reorganization and introduction of new Director of Operations
• Review of temporary investments and fund balance reports from Treasurer

The Finance Committee approved a $30,000 United Way funding application for transportation and the hiring of a new Economic Development assistant. The committee also authorized the re-appropriation of contingency funds for Circuit Clerk pay increases and zoning department move costs.

• Approved monthly claims and budget reports (All in favor)
• Approved application for $30,000 United Way transportation funding (All in favor)
• Approved immediate search and hire of Economic Development assistant (All in favor)
• Approved re-appropriation of $45,700 from Contingency for Circuit Clerk pay increases (All in favor)
• Approved re-appropriation of $8,000 from Contingency for zoning department move costs (All in favor)
• Approved $1,288.14 in December 2022 mileage and travel reimbursements for Board action (All in favor)

Health Board Committee

The Whiteside County Board of Health will meet on February 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Health Department in Rock Falls. The agenda includes the End-of-Year Health Department Annual Report for CFY2022, a proposal for Bad Debt Forgiveness, an update to the board's Bylaws, and discussion on Legal Representation for Labor Negotiations. The Finance Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting.

• End-of-Year Health Department Annual Report for CFY2022
• Bad Debt Forgiveness proposal
• Bylaws Update
• Labor Negotiations – Legal Representation

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the bidding process for a proposed OSF hangar and to consider engaging Pete Harkness as a consultant for the hangar project. The board will also review a proposed lease checklist and handle any new business. The meeting is open to the public, with online attendance available.

• Proposed OSF Hangar bidding process
• Engage Pete Harkness as consultant for hangar project
• Proposed lease checklist
• New business

The Board approved the engagement of Pete Harkness as a volunteer consultant to coordinate the OSF hangar project. Members discussed the bidding process and the terms of a proposed 10-year lease with OSF.

• Approved engaging Pete Harkness as a volunteer consultant for the OSF hangar project (unanimous)

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will meet to review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, and receive presentations from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, and Court Administration. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room of the Law Enforcement Center.

• Review and approve monthly claims and budget reports (amount TBD)
• Court Services monthly report presentation
• Public Defender monthly report presentation
• Circuit Clerk monthly report, including e-business and computer updates
• Court Administration report

The committee approved claims for December 2022 and January 2023. It also recommended that the Wage and Salary committee address a pay compression issue resulting from a settled union contract.

• Approved December 2022 and January 2023 claims
• Recommended an increase in steps to address pay compression be sent to the Wage and Salary committee

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee is meeting to review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, and to hear updates from several departments including Health, Veterans' Assistance, Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens. The agenda includes an organizational overview from the Health Department and a review of the senior citizens application process. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.

• Review and approve monthly claims and budget reports
• Health Department Administrator's Report with organizational overview
• Veterans' Assistance Commission report
• University of Illinois Cooperative Extension report
• Senior Citizens application process review

The committee reviewed and approved monthly claims. Members received updates on Health Department funding and a pending $104,000 vaccination grant, as well as information on University of IL Extension programs.

• Approved monthly claims

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider allocating remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to county projects. They will also review and approve monthly claims and budget reports, and hear presentations from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and County Sheriff, including updates on courthouse improvements and a CAD system funded by COVID-19 relief.

• Allocation of remaining ARPA dollars for county projects
• Review and approval of monthly claims and budget reports
• Sheriff's report on courthouse improvements
• CAD system information for COVID funds
• Coroner and State's Attorney monthly reports

The committee voted to forward a request to the County Board to approve $5,047,205.68 in ARPA funds for various projects. These projects include a Health Department remodeling project, dispatch relocation, courthouse safety upgrades, and CAD software. The committee also approved claims for December 2022 and January 2023.

• Approved allocation of $5,047,205.68 in ARPA funding for presented projects (4-0)
• Approved December 2022 and January 2023 claims (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet to approve routine reports and claims, receive department updates, and consider resolutions to award bids for the 2022 General County and Landfill Flare projects. The February zoning hearing has been canceled.

• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Resolution to Award for 2022 General County bid letting
• Resolution to Award for Landfill Flare bid letting
• Building Report for December 2022 and January 2023
• Zoning Hearing for February canceled

The Public Works Committee recommended approval for the 2023 General County Letting and awarded a $375,500 contract for landfill flare skid installation. The committee also approved the purchase of a new Ford F150 pickup truck. Additionally, members approved township motor fuel tax and budgetary reports.

• Approved Township Motor Fuel Tax & Budgetary Status Reports for Dec 2022 and Jan 2023 (All Ayes)
• Recommended approval of Resolution for the Award of 2023 General County Letting for Groups 1-5 (All Ayes, Witmer abstaining)
• Recommended approval of $375,500 contract to Advance One Development, LLC for landfill flare skid removal and installation (All Ayes)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford F150 from Morrow Brother’s Ford, Inc. for $41,608.00 (All Ayes)
• Approved Special Service Area #2 quarterly report (All Ayes)

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee is meeting to approve monthly claims and budget reports, and to hear updates from reporting departments. Items include a proposed Recorder fee increase (RHSP), water leak damage to the Supervisor of Assessments office, and GIS sales. The meeting is largely routine oversight of county office operations.

• Approve monthly claims and budget reports
• Recorder RHSP fee increase
• Supervisor of Assessments: damage to office from water leak
• Supervisor of Assessments: GIS sales
• Regional Office of Education administrator's report

The committee approved claims for December 2022 and January 2023. Members discussed upcoming fee increases for the Rental Housing Support Program and various IT infrastructure updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 2022 and January 2023 claims (All voted ayes)

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review will hold hearings on 10 property tax appeals, including those from Walgreens, General Electric, and several individuals and LLCs. After the hearings, the board will act on any applications for property tax exemption and may take actions on its own motion.

• Hearing: Exchangeright Net-Leased (Walgreen's)
• Hearing: General Electric
• Hearing: Tyrone Johnson, Anitej Hospitality LLC, Rock Falls Two Property LLC, Donald Amery, Arlene Considine, Charles Abell, James Hostetler, Abraham Wuebben
• Act on any applications for property tax exemption
• Board of Review actions on own motion

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review will hold hearings on 10 property tax appeals from various property owners, including businesses and individuals. After the hearings, the board will act on any applications for property tax exemption and may take actions on its own motion.

• Hearing: Sterling Pavilion LLC
• Hearing: 612 W. St. Mary's Street LLC
• Hearing: GKC Theatres
• Hearing: Highland Park CVS LLC
• Act on property tax exemption applications

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee is meeting to receive quarterly reports from CGH Medical Center and discuss administrative matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• CGH quarterly reports
• Administrator's report
• Next meeting scheduling

The committee reviewed a report on ambulance response times, staffing, and union negotiations. Financials for the 4th Quarter of 2022 were submitted, showing a net profit of $58,946. The committee established its meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Set 2023 meeting dates for April 17th, July 17th, and October 16th
• Placed meeting reports and informational items on file

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board is holding its quarterly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving bill payments and previous meeting minutes, as well as a progress update on NINGA. The board may also enter a closed session.

• Review and approval of bill payments
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• NINGA progress update
• Possible closed session

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board will review 2022 911 call totals, the final 2022 budget, and a draft of the state-mandated Annual Financial Report. They will also discuss new business items including RapidSOS Premium, and old business such as NINGA progress, Text to 911 go-live, Phase 2 scheduling, Solacom contract delivery issues, and the pending Rock Falls PBX.

• 2022 911 call totals
• Final 2022 budget report
• State Mandatory AFR draft
• RapidSOS Premium
• Solacom contract delivery issues – Attorney John Kelly’s letter

The board approved a three-year contract for six RapidSOS Premium licenses to consolidate mapping tools for dispatchers. The board also accepted the resignation of Chairman John Booker and appointed Lt. Jake Kilberg as the new chairman.

• Approved three-year RapidSOS Premium contract for six licenses at an annual cost of $17,928.00
• Approved bills as paid for October through December 2022
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted resignation of Chairman John Booker
• Appointed Lt. Jake Kilberg as chairman

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and will discuss new business items such as specifications for a new hangar, the bid process, and leasing. The board will also consider a Boy Scout event, security cameras, and grant opportunities.

• Discussion of specs for new hangar, bid process, and lease
• Consideration of security cameras
• Review of grant opportunities
• Approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Possible Boy Scout event next fall

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and itemized bills. Members discussed specifications for a new hangar and the potential purchase of a 2003 fuel truck from Pittsburg for $43,000.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 2, Dec 15, and Jan 6 minutes (5-0)
• Decided to include an RV dump in the new hangar specifications
• Decided to install a drain field for the new hangar that allows for future additions

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside-Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization is meeting to review routine administrative business, including approval of prior minutes, the administrator's project and financial reports for fiscal year 2022, and updates on the FRED unemployment rate. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022
• Administrator's project and financial reports for FY22 (projects, fees, balance of funds)
• FRED unemployment rate update
• Next meeting set for April 18, 2023 at 1:30 pm in room 117

The board approved the FY22 Administrator's reports, which recorded 10 projects with a total investment of $5,873,965.00. Members discussed a funding shortfall in repayments to the county and the need for a formal contract regarding administrative cost splits.

• Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved FY22 Project and Financial Reports (6-0, 6 abstentions)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a special meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding the proposed hangar bidding process. The agenda includes public comment, roll call, and a possible closed meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2023.

• Discussion of proposed hangar bidding process
• Public comment period
• Possible closed meeting
• Next regular meeting set for January 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The board discussed the bidding process and design requirements for a proposed hangar for OSF. No formal votes were taken on grants or construction contracts; the board established next steps for gathering building specifications and verifying septic and drainage requirements.

• Tabled decision on grant applications pending input from CMT
• Proposed a three-step process for hangar bidding: verify OSF needs, finalize specs with Menzel, and send specs to the county