Whiteside County public meetings in 2024

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the dispatch centers consolidation process. The body will also address a tax referendum for the April ballot and the associated referendum committee.

• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process
• Tax Referendum for April Ballot
• Tax Referendum Committee

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will vote on awarding a contract for the Covell Rd Bridge in Clyde Township to Martin & Company from Oregon, IL, and will consider approving revised Township Motor Fuel Tax claims. The meeting also sets the next regular committee date.

• Approval of Revised Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Bid award for Clyde Township – Section #22-36143-00-BR (Covell Rd Bridge) to Martin & Company from Oregon, IL

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will vote on multiple committee recommendations, including placing a Public Safety Tax on the April 2025 ballot, billing cities for dispatch services by population, approving road maintenance and aid petitions, and amending building codes. The board also will recognize retirements of two employees with 40 and 16 years of service, reappoint drainage district commissioners, and adopt the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public Safety Committee recommends putting Public Safety Tax on the April 2025 election ballot
• 4% salary increase for County Engineer (amount not specified)
• Approval of County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution for 2025
• Petitions for County Aid: Union Grove Township (Fenton Road & Millard Road) and Ustick Township (Hillside Road)
• $2,244 November mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board members

Wage & Salary Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the wages for three specific county roles. No final decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Network Technician II wage
• Discussion of Building Inspector wage
• Discussion of Chief Deputy Recorder wage

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board holds a regular meeting covering a consent agenda (minutes, bills, receivables), a manager's report, and several unfinished and new business items. Discussion topics include ongoing projects like Porter Brothers, the 07/25 Project, corporate hangar, snow blower repair, parking lot maintenance, and new items such as trail cameras, jet fuel pricing, a marketing letter, and a certificate of deposit renewal.

• Unfinished business includes Porter Brothers, 07/25 Project, Corporate Hangar, Snow Blower Repair, Parking Lot Maintenance, and Zero Turn Mower
• New business includes Trail Cams, Jet Fuel Pricing, Marketing Letter, and CD Renewal
• Consent agenda covers approval of bills, account receivables, and business/economic report
• Public comment and manager's report are scheduled

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved the consent agenda, including November minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business report, with four affirmative votes. Financial reports showed a checking balance of $271,890.58 after December deposits and a maturing CD of $362,207.59. The board discussed several operational items, including holding a check to Professional Lot Maintenance until they pay a year of hangar rent, and agreed to extend the CD for six months. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine or informational.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and business report (4-0)
• Agreed to hold check to Professional Lot Maintenance until they pay overdue hangar rent
• Agreed to extend CD renewal for six months at best interest rate via County Treasurer
• Discussed cutting jet fuel prices to attract corporate planes; no formal action
• Held off on sending marketing letter to corporate owners until hangar project starts

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to prepare for the December 17 Board meeting. They will consider retirement resolutions for two employees, reappointments to several drainage districts, and the appointment of Ed Weeks to the County Board. The committee will also vote on adopting county rules and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Retirement resolutions for Dana Nelson (40 years) and James Melton (16 years)
• Reappointments to Tampico & Hahnaman Drainage District #2: Gary Clark, Brett Johnson, Patrick Burke
• Reappointment of Nathan J. Holesinger to Cat Tail Drainage District
• Reappointment of Brandon Brooks to River Road Drainage District
• Appointment of Ed Weeks to the Whiteside County Board

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve monthly claim reports and inter-fund transfers. The body will also review investment and fund balance reports from the Treasurer. Members will consider reimbursement for board travel and mileage.

• Approval of November 2024 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $2244.00
• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Approval of inter-fund transfers
• Review of temporary investment and fund balance reports
• Scheduling of 2025 Senior Center board meetings

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will consider a motion to approve the monthly claim report and a motion to forward changes to the Chief Recorder's wages and hours. Various departmental reports, including from the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, Information Technology, and Regional Office of Education, will be presented for review.

• Motion to approve monthly claim report
• Motion to forward changes in Chief Recorder wages and hours
• Recorder semi-annual report
• Report of Official Acts for 7/1/23-6/30/24 and 7/1/24-9/30/24 from Regional Office of Education

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will meet to approve the monthly claim report and budget status. The body will receive monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Review of budget status reports
• Establishment of 2025 meeting dates

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, States Attorney, and Sheriff, and consider a recommendation to place a Public Safety Tax on the April 2025 budget. The committee will also vote on a motion to bill towns and cities for dispatch services by population, and discuss ARPA funds and 2025 meeting dates.

• Recommendation to put Public Safety Tax on April 2025 budget
• Board motion to approve billing individual towns/cities for dispatch by population
• Review and approve monthly claim report
• Presentation of monthly reports from Coroner, States Attorney, Sheriff
• Discussion of ARPA funds and 2025 meeting dates

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee will consider approving the monthly claim and budget status reports. The Health Department will present on public health finances and discuss proposed Environmental Health Ordinance language. Reports will also be given by the Veterans Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens. The committee will set 2025 meeting dates.

• Approve monthly claim and budget status reports
• Discuss Environmental Health Ordinance Language
• Receive Health Department update on public health finances
• Reports from Veterans Assistance, Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens
• Set 2025 meeting dates

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing petitions for county aid for three township roads and the purchase of a new dump truck. Members will also consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 8 of the Buildings and Construction codes. The meeting includes a recommendation for the FY 2025 County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution.

• Petition for County Aid: Union Grove Township (Fenton Rd)
• Petition for County Aid: Union Grove Township (Millard Rd)
• Petition for County Aid: Ustick Township (Hillside Rd)
• Purchase of a new dump truck
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Buildings and Construction codes

County Board

The Whiteside County Board holds its organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt proposed board rules, make committee appointments, and set meeting dates for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes certification of new members' election credentials and administering oaths of office.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the County Board
• Review and adoption of proposed Board Rules
• Appointments to standing, advisory, and special committees
• Setting regular meeting dates for FY25
• Credentials committee report and new member oaths

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will review the dispatch center consolidation process and CAD updates. The body will also discuss a tax referendum for the April ballot.

• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process/CAD Update/Dispatch Funding
• Tax Referendum for April Ballot

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to act on property tax exemption applications and review 26 specific tax complaints. The body will also address any actions on its own motion.

• Property tax exemption applications for 11-28-285-010 and 11-28-285-011 in Coloma Township
• Review of 26 tax complaint dockets, including Rock Falls Route 30 Storage LLC
• Review of complaints from Corporation of Capital Inc and Morrissey Properties of IL Inc

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will decide on a special-use permit for a solar farm at 3493 West LeFevre Road, retirements for two county employees, and purchases including squad car radios, portable radios, and a pickup truck. The board will also consider ordinance changes, insurance renewals, and budget approvals for county and special service areas.

• Approve special use for solar farm at 3493 West LeFevre Road
• Adopt resolutions for retirements of Sue Costello and Terry Costello
• Approve purchase of 4 squad car radios for $36,402.96
• Approve purchase of 4 portable radios for $44,368.28
• Approve purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado pickup for $49,810.00

County Board

The Whiteside County Board is holding a public truth-in-taxation hearing on a proposed 22.5% levy increase for Special Service Area #1, from $1,000,000 (FY2023) to $1,225,000 (FY2024). The meeting includes a presentation of the levy and public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Proposed levy increase from $1,000,000 to $1,225,000 (22.5%) for Special Service Area #1
• Public hearing on the budget and levy for Special Service Area #1

Opioid

The Whiteside County Opioid Meeting will review current funding amounts and discuss new funding and grant options for opioid-related programs. No specific dollar amounts or project details are provided in the agenda.

• Review of opioid funding amount
• Discussion of new funding options under outreach
• Consideration of grant options

Airport Board

This is a regular meeting of the Whiteside County Airport Board with a largely procedural agenda. The board will consider routine consent items (minutes, bills, accounts receivable) and hear reports. Unfinished business includes updates on the 07/25 project, corporate hangar, snow blower repair, and parking lot maintenance. New business involves discussion of a zero-turn mower purchase.

• 07/25 Project update
• Corporate hangar discussion
• Snow blower repair
• Parking lot maintenance
• Zero-turn mower purchase

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will build the agenda for the November 19 County Board meeting and handle executive action items. They will vote on resolutions recognizing the retirements of Sue Costello (27 years) and Terry Costello (19 years), and service recognition for board members Daniel Bitler and Daniel Sam Wancket. Action items include approving a new county board member appointment, reappointments to the Emergency Telephone System Board, and appointing Craven & Craven, PC as Special Assistant State's Attorney. The committee will also review and approve the monthly claim report.

• Resolution of Retirement for Sue Costello (27 years of service)
• Resolution of Retirement for Terry Costello (19 years of service)
• Appointment of a new county board member
• Reappointment of Jake Kilberg, Chad Hartman, and David Northcutt to the Emergency Telephone System Board
• Appointment of Craven & Craven, PC as Special Assistant State's Attorney

Finance Committee

The committee is meeting to approve the County Fiscal Year financial documents and budgets for Special Service Areas #1 and #2. Members will also review the 2025 insurance renewal and monthly claim reports.

• Approval of County Fiscal Year Annual Budget Resolution and appropriation Ordinance
• Approval of Special Service Area #1 and #2 Budget Resolutions and Ordinances
• 2025 insurance renewal
• October 2024 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $869.40
• Review of 2024 Audit Engagement

Board of Review

The Board of Review will decide on property tax exemption applications for various entities, including schools and hospitals. The board will also review sales and appraisals related to 19 specific property tax complaints.

• Exemption applications for Unity Christian School and Morrison Community Hospital District
• Exemption applications for City of Sterling, City of Rock Falls, and Sterling CUSD 5
• Review of 19 tax complaint dockets, including Champaign Investments LLC and Iron Cross Properties LTD
• Discussion of denied tax exempt application for Prophetstown Township 15-32-428-030
• Review of PTAB Docket #22-02900.001-C-1 regarding Gary Gibbs (G2 Ergonomics Corp)

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will vote to approve the monthly claim report and receive updates from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk. The Circuit Clerk will discuss specific items including the Quicket system from October 18, Hov #14 and #15 progress, an outstanding check project, and an old warrant project. No ordinances or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Presentation of Court Services monthly report
• Presentation of Public Defender monthly report
• Circuit Clerk updates: Quicket 10/18/24 Live, Hov #14 and #15 progress
• Circuit Clerk updates: Outstanding Check Project and Old Warrant Project

Public Safety Committee

The Whiteside County Public Safety Committee will meet to review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and discuss ARPA funds. The committee will vote on approving the monthly claim report. Several motions involve equipment purchases totaling over $145,000, including 4 car computers ($15,064), squad car radios ($36,402.96), portable radios ($44,368.28), and a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado pickup ($49,810). A motion also requests changing the ESDA name to Emergency Management Agency.

• Motion to request ESDA name change to Emergency Management Agency
• Motion to purchase 4 car computers for $15,064
• Motion to purchase squad car radios for $36,402.96
• Motion to purchase portable radios for $44,368.28
• Motion to purchase a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado pickup for $49,810

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will receive reports from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Health Department Administrator's Report and Public Health Finances
• Mental Health Board minutes from 10/2/24

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a special use request for a solar farm and two speed zone ordinances in Sterling Township. The body is also considering an amendment to the buildings and construction code and the creation of a Building Inspector position.

• Special Use Resolution for LeFevre Road Solar Farm at 3493 West LeFevre Road
• Ordinance for Altered Speed Zone on 6th Avenue from Sterling City Limits to E 29th St.
• Ordinance for Altered Speed Zone on East 29th St. from 6th Ave to IL-40
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8, Buildings and Construction
• Approval of the position of a Building Inspector

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will consider adopting an ordinance changing the Predictable Fee Schedule for the Recorder's office, effective January 1, 2025. They will also vote on creating a Network Technician II position in the IT department and approving the purchase of a vehicle for the Regional Office of Education. Monthly claim and budget status reports will be reviewed and approved.

• Board Motion to adopt ordinance changing Predictable Fee Schedule on 1/1/2025
• Committee Motion to create Network Technician II position and forward to Carlson Dettman
• Committee Motion to approve purchasing a vehicle for Regional Office of Education
• Committee Motion to approve monthly claim report
• Report on 2024 Tentative State Multiplier from Supervisor of Assessments

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will discuss a potential wage adjustment for internal employee movement within the existing pay schedule. This is a discussion item only, with no decision or vote scheduled.

• Discussion of wage for internal employee movement in pay schedule

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee will receive reports from WMI and the Health Department, and discuss setting the meeting calendar for next year. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• WMI reports and projects
• Health Department inspection reports
• Set calendar for next year

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will meet to hear reports on dispatch center consolidation, the CAD system update, and dispatch funding. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a director’s report, and updates on attended meetings. No final votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Review and approval of September 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director’s report from Stacie McKinzie
• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process, CAD Update, and Dispatch Funding discussion led by J. VenHuizen and A. Robbins
• Updates on attended meetings/events from Bob Sondgeroth and Dave Pilgrim

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee will hear reports from Waste Management Inc. (WMI) and the Health Department, and set the meeting calendar for the next year. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific funding or zoning decisions.

• Review of WMI operational reports and projects
• Health Department inspection reports for the landfill
• County Administrator to set the 2025 meeting calendar

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including a reminder about the truth in taxation levy meeting and setting the calendar for the upcoming year. No concrete decisions or financial details are on the agenda.

• Truth in taxation meeting reminder for the levy
• Calendar setting for next year

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

This is a routine quarterly meeting of the Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board. The board will approve bill payments and previous meeting minutes, and receive an update on the NINGA project under old business. No new ordinances, contracts with dollar amounts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of bill payments (no amounts listed)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• UPDATE on NINGA progress (no details provided)

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing Officer will hold a public hearing on a petition for a special use permit for a solar farm at 3493 W LeFevre Rd, Sterling. Petitioner LeFevre Road Solar LLC will present testimony and evidence. The hearing will conclude with a close of public hearing, likely leading to a decision on the permit.

• Case #762: Special use permit requested by LeFevre Road Solar LLC for a solar farm at 3493 W LeFevre Rd, Sterling, IL

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization will act on reappointments of Sally Heffernan (Prophetstown), Robbin Blackert (Rock Falls), and Heather Sotelo (Sterling), and appoint Jeff Griswold (Savanna), all for 2024-2027 terms. The board will also hear financial reports covering July-September 2024, review the latest FRED unemployment rate, and discuss new marketing signage.

• Reappointment of Sally Heffernan to Prophetstown seat (2024-2027)
• Reappointment of Robbin Blackert to Rock Falls seat (2024-2027)
• Reappointment of Heather Sotelo to Sterling seat (2024-2027)
• Appointment of Jeff Griswold to Savanna seat (2024-2027)
• Administrator's project and financial reports for July-September 2024

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization will consider reappointing Sally Heffernan (Prophetstown), Robbin Blackert (Rock Falls), and Heather Sotelo (Sterling), and appointing Jeff Griswold (Savanna) for 2024-2027 terms. The board will also review project and financial reports for July-September 2024, including fees collected and fund balances.

• Reappoint Sally Heffernan (Prophetstown) 2024-2027
• Reappoint Robbin Blackert (Rock Falls) 2024-2027
• Reappoint Heather Sotelo (Sterling) 2024-2027
• Appoint Jeff Griswold (Savanna) 2024-2027
• Administrator's project and financial reports for Q1 FY25 and FY24

County Board

The County Board will discuss the FY2025 budget and appropriation ordinances for the county and Special Service Areas #1 and #2. The board is also considering a 3% pay increase for non-union employees and a mental health levy increase.

• Proposed 3% pay increase for non-union employees effective December 2024
• Proposed increase of the FY25 Mental Health Levy to $1,433,835
• State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor Resolution for $25,000 (12/01/2024 - 11/30/2025)
• Ordinance for altered speed zones on East 29th Street (Wahl Road) in Sterling Township
• Engineering Agreement with Chastain & Associates, LLC for crossing improvements in Erie and Fenton Townships

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will hear a presentation on the proposed 0.5% public safety sales tax referendum for the November ballot. Action items include approving an altered speed zone on East 29th Street (Wahl Road) in Sterling Township, an engineering agreement for grade crossing improvements, a $25,000 state's attorney appellate prosecutor resolution, increasing the mental health levy to $1,433,835, and a 3% non-union employee pay raise. Several FY2025 budgets and levies are laid over for further review. The board will also consider appointments to the Fulton Fire Protection District and the Whiteside and Rock Island Drainage and Levy District.

• Presentation on 0.5% Public Safety Sales Tax referendum (Nov. 5 ballot)
• Ordinance to establish altered speed zone on East 29th Street (Wahl Road) in Sterling Township
• Engineering agreement with Chastain & Associates for grade crossing improvements in Erie and Fenton Townships
• Approval of $25,000 for State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor resolution
• Increase FY2025 Mental Health Levy to $1,433,835 and 3% non-union employee pay raise

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve consent-agenda items (minutes, bills, receivables, business report), hear public comment, and receive the manager’s report. Old business includes updates on the Porter Brothers project, the 07/25 project, a corporate hangar, snowblower repair, and parking lot maintenance. New business covers scheduling the 2024 TIPS meeting and the 2025 board meeting schedule. No votes on ordinances or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

• Old business items: Porter Brothers, 07/25 Project, corporate hangar, snowblower repair, parking lot maintenance
• New business: 2024 TIPS Meeting Schedule (Nov 13), 2025 Board Meeting schedule
• Consent agenda includes approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024

Health Board Committee

The Whiteside County Health Board Committee will meet to discuss and act on routine business including the appointment of Dr. Richard Stycynski, MD, an update to the CHC Bylaws, and a semi-annual review of closed session minutes. The agenda also includes committee reports and public comment.

• Appointment & privileging of Dr. Richard Stycynski, MD
• CHC Bylaws Update (Attachment #12)
• Semi-Annual Closed Session Review
• Approval of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Finance and Operations/Risk Management Committee reports

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the October 15 regular Board meeting. The body will consider appointments to the Fulton Fire Protection District and the Whiteside and Rock Island Drainage and Levy District. The committee will also review the 2025 Holiday Schedule.

• Appointment of Kent Nicolaysen as Trustee to the Fulton Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of William Wisdom to the Whiteside and Rock Island Drainage and Levy District
• Approval of the 2025 Holiday Schedule
• Review and approval of the monthly claim report
• Presentation from Business Employment Skills Team Inc

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will review and approve monthly claims and budget status reports. The committee will also take action on multiple trustee resolutions for specific parcels and mobile home tax sale certificates. A key item is a proposed increase to the FY25 Mental Health Levy to $1,433,835 and a layover of the overall budget, levy, and appropriations.

• Committee to approve Trustee Resolutions for 7 permanent parcel numbers, including 10-13-305-007, 11-27-226-006, and others.
• Committee to approve resolutions assigning mobile home tax sale certificates for parcels 01-181, 11-108, 11-426, and 15-234.
• Board motion to increase the FY25 Mental Health Levy to $1,433,835.
• Board motion to lay over the proposed budget, levy, and appropriations for Whiteside County, SSA1, and SSA2.
• Approval of September 2024 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board members totaling $1,086.88.

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will consider approving a $27,000 payment to Harris for IT services and a monthly claim report. Department updates from County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT, and Regional Office of Education are also scheduled.

• Motion to approve monthly claim report
• Request of $27,000 payment to Harris for IT services
• GIS Sales update from Supervisor of Assessments
• Combining IT update from Information Technology Department
• Administrator's report from Regional Office of Education

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library. Action items include approving the monthly claim report and forwarding the CFY25 budget request to the Finance Committee. The Circuit Clerk will also present updates on outstanding checks, warrant recalls, and a process report.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Forward CFY25 2nd Read Budget Request to Finance Committee
• Circuit Clerk Outstanding Check Project
• Circuit Clerk Warrant Recall Project
• Circuit Clerk Process Report - HOV, Qucket

Health Board Committee

The Health Board Committee will meet to discuss personnel changes and administrative updates. Key items include filling a board vacancy and reviewing a pay plan for December 2024.

• Replacement for resigning board member Margo Myers
• Pay Plan Administration starting December 2024
• Approval of PHA/CEO Evaluation

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, consider a $25,000 resolution for the State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor for 2024-2025, and discuss forwarding CFY25 budget requests to the Finance Committee. The agenda also includes a discussion on ARPA funds.

• Proposed resolution to approve State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor for 12/01/2024–11/30/2025 at a cost of $25,000
• Committee motions to forward CFY25 budget requests for State's Attorney and Sheriff to Finance Committee
• Review of monthly claim and budget status reports
• Presentation of monthly reports from Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff
• Discussion of ARPA funds under County Administrator

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will consider forwarding the first-read CFY25 budget requests for the University of IL Cooperative Extension and the Mental Health Board to the Finance Committee.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• University of IL Cooperative Extension CFY25 1st Read Budget Request
• Mental Health Board CFY25 1st Read Budget Request

Wage & Salary Committee

The Wage & Salary Committee will discuss a potential increase to the non-union pay plan for the upcoming fiscal year. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion of non-union pay plan increase for upcoming fiscal year

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County 708 Mental Health Board will consider requesting a budget increase to $1,433,835 from the county board financial committee and may reallocate funds to fit the current budget of $1,333,800. The board will also discuss updates to the funding application and allocation process for next year and set future meeting dates.

• Request to increase the budget for 12/1/24-11/30/25 to $1,433,835
• Possible reallocation of funds to fit the current budget of $1,333,800
• Discussion and update to funding application and allocation determinate process for next year
• Setting meeting dates: March (election of officers), June (presentations), July (funding determinations), September (wrap-up)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review department reports and approve routine claims. The body is considering recommendations for a farm ground rental award and a new speed zone ordinance.

• Recommendation to award 2024-2026 Farm Ground Rental Letting to Nathan Reed
• Proposed ordinance for Altered Speed Zones on Wahl Road in Sterling Township
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Building and Zoning Report for September 2024
• Closed Landfill Leachate and Inspection Reports for September 2024

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review department updates and approve several administrative actions. The body is considering a new speed zone on Wahl Road and an engineering agreement for grade crossing improvements.

• Recommendation to award 2024-2026 Farm Ground Rental Letting to Nathan Reed
• Proposed ordinance for Altered Speed Zones on Wahl Road in Sterling Township
• Engineering Agreement with Chastain & Associates, LLC for crossing improvements in Erie and Fenton Townships
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Zoning hearing scheduled for October 17, 2024

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee is meeting to review the dispatch centers consolidation process and CAD updates. The body will also discuss dispatch funding and receive a Director's report.

• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process
• CAD Update
• Dispatch Funding
• Director’s Report from Stacie McKinzie

Opioid

The Whiteside County opioid committee is meeting to review current funding amounts, discuss new outreach funding options, and consider grant opportunities. The agenda includes only discussion items with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of current opioid funding amount
• Discussion of new outreach funding options
• Consideration of grant options
• Scheduling of next meeting

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will vote on multiple action items from committees, including awarding a paving contract for McNeil Road in Coloma Township to Porter Brothers, approving a $23,900 demolition bid for the Old Health Department building by Kleckner Excavating, and ordering a new ambulance ($381,434.10) and rechassis ($226,915.10) with Stryker equipment for Special Service Area #1. The board will also consider appointments, including Karen Stralow as County Clerk effective December 14, 2024, and approve purchase service contracts with the Whiteside County Senior Center for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

• Approve resolution and award for McNeil Road paving in Coloma Township to Porter Brothers, Rock Falls IL
• Approve $23,900 bid from Kleckner Excavating to demolish the Old Health Department building
• Order one new ambulance ($381,434.10) and one rechassis ($226,915.10) with new Stryker equipment
• Approve appointment of Karen Stralow as County Clerk effective 12/14/24 upon retirement of Dana Nelson
• Approve 24-25 Purchase Service Contract with Federal Clauses between Whiteside County Senior Center and the County

The Whiteside County Board approved a $92,132.20 contract with Porter Brothers for paving McNeil Road, and ordered a new ambulance ($381,434.10) and a rechassis ($226,915.10) with Stryker equipment. The board also confirmed appointments, including Kenneth Stralow to fill a board vacancy, and approved several resolutions related to tax sale certificates and a pay plan amendment.

• Approved $92,132.20 McNeil Road paving contract to Porter Brothers (motion carried)
• Approved $23,900 demolition bid for old Health Department building to Kleckner Excavating (Dowd abstained)
• Approved ordering new ambulance ($381,434.10) and rechassis ($226,915.10) with Stryker equipment (motion carried)
• Confirmed appointment of Kenneth Stralow to County Board District 3 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 09-2024-3 assigning mobile home tax sale certificate for parcel 11-013 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 09-2024-4 authorizing deed conveyance for parcel 15-15-353-005 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 09-2024-5 cancelling tax sale certificate for mobile home parcel 01-184 (motion carried)
• Approved Amendment to Classification and Compensation Plan adding five pay steps (motion carried)

Wage & Salary Committee

The Wage & Salary Committee will hold a public comment period, then consider setting a wage for a part-time nurse practitioner and vote on a resolution to amend the county's Classification and Compensation Plan. A board motion to approve the resolution is also listed. No specific wage amounts or plan details are provided in the agenda.

• Set part-time nurse practitioner wage
• Resolution for amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan
• Board motion to approve the resolution for amendment

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review routine business, including bills and account receivables. The agenda includes discussions on airport maintenance and corporate hangar construction.

• IDOT 'Construct Corporate Hangar' letter
• Parking lot maintenance
• Snow blower repair
• Porter Brothers business
• 07/25 Project

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee meets to prepare the September 17 Board meeting agenda, including a resolution of condolence and reports from county officers and committees. The committee will vote on several appointments and reappointments, including a new County Clerk effective December 14, 2024. They will also approve the monthly claim report and discuss updates from the Administrator.

• Appointment of Karen Stralow as County Clerk effective 12/14/24 upon Dana Nelson's retirement
• Appointment of Ken Stralow to Whiteside County Board
• Reappointment of Steven Baar to Enterprise Drainage District for three years
• Reappointments to Airport Board (Ben Adolph, F. Christine King, Nicholaus W. Dirks, Mike Zolli)
• Approval of Resolution of Condolence for the Neal Otten family

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing first-read budget requests for CFY25 from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development departments. The body is also considering service contracts for the Whiteside County Senior Center and tax sale certificate assignments.

• Approval of 23-24 and 24-25 Purchase Service Contracts between Whiteside County Senior Center and the County
• August 2024 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $1333.04
• Resolution to assign mobile home tax sale certificate for Parcel Number 11-013
• Trustee Resolutions for Parcel Numbers 15-15-353-005 and 01-184
• CFY25 first-read budget requests for Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development

County Offices Committee

The committee is reviewing first-read budget requests for the CFY25 budget building process. These requests are being forwarded to the Finance Committee for further action. The body will also review the August 2024 claim report.

• Approval of August 2024 claim report
• CFY25 budget requests for County Clerk
• CFY25 budget requests for Recorder
• CFY25 budget requests for Supervisor of Assessments
• CFY25 budget requests for Information Technology and Regional Office of Education

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will review and approve monthly claims and receive reports from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library. They will consider first-read budget requests for CFY25 from each department and vote to forward them to the Finance Committee. Also on the agenda are a Quicket update and computer training for the Circuit Clerk.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Forward CFY25 budget request for Court Services to Finance Committee
• Forward CFY25 budget request for Public Defender to Finance Committee
• Forward CFY25 budget request for Circuit Clerk, plus Quicket and computer training updates
• Forward CFY25 budget requests for Court Administrator and Law Library to Finance Committee

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health and Social Services Committee will approve the monthly claim report, receive first-read budget requests for CFY25 from the Health Department, Veterans Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens, and vote to forward them to the Finance Committee. The County Administrator will also discuss Health Department IT.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• First-read CFY25 budget requests forwarded for Health Dept, Veterans, Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens
• Discussion on Health Department IT

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports and CFY25 budget requests for the Coroner, States Attorney, Sheriff, and E-911. The body is deciding on several Sheriff's Office requests, including staffing and facility use.

• Proposal to pay Nurse Practitioner salary at $60,000 per year
• Request to rent the April House for a substance abuse treatment location
• Bid for demolition of the Old Health Department
• Purchase of a new x-ray machine
• Review of CFY25 1st Read Budget Requests for Coroner, States Attorney, Sheriff, and E-911

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to award a paving contract for McNeil Rd in Coloma Township to Porter Brothers of Rock Falls, IL. They will also forward several department budgets to the Finance Committee and review monthly reports. A scheduled zoning hearing for September 19 has been cancelled.

• Resolution to award paving contract for Section #24-37000-03-GM, McNeil Rd, Coloma Township, to Porter Brothers
• Forward Building & Zoning, Airport Board, and Highway Department CFY25 budgets to Finance Committee
• Zoning hearing on September 19, 2024 cancelled
• Approval of August 2024 building and zoning report
• Review and approval of Airport Board July 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will hold a routine meeting to review minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss ongoing dispatch center consolidation, CAD system updates, and funding. No final decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of July 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Discussion of dispatch centers consolidation process and CAD update
• Discussion of dispatch funding
• Update on attended meetings

County Board

The County Board will decide on a rezoning request in Rock Falls and the purchase of a new vehicle for public safety. The body will also review fuel contracts and several committee reports.

• Rezoning of 6898 Hoover Road, Rock Falls from A-1 (Agricultural) to B-2 (General Commercial)
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe for $51,771.20 from Karl Auto Group
• Award of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel contract to Gibson Oil Co. of Lyndon, IL
• MOU with Health Department for dental care of minors
• Mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board members totaling $961.85

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area #1 Committee is meeting to discuss an ambulance quote for CGH and a budget recommendation from the County Administrator.

• CGH ambulance quote
• County Administrator budget recommendation

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will meet to discuss unfinished business including a monorail system, a long-term lease, and snow blower repair, as well as new business such as a letter from IDOT regarding constructing a corporate hangar and parking lot maintenance. Routine consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bills, and accounts receivable. A closed meeting may be held if necessary.

• Discussion of monorail system (unfinished business)
• Letter from IDOT regarding construction of a corporate hangar (new business)
• Parking lot maintenance (new business)
• Snow blower repair (unfinished business)
• Long-term lease (unfinished business)

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the County Board's regular meeting on August 20. The committee will consider motions to temporarily increase County Clerk office staff to three full-time employees for training and to combine the Health Department's IT into the County IT Department under Tim Berogan. They will also review and approve a monthly claim report and make several reappointments to local drainage and fire protection districts.

• Motion to temporarily increase County Clerk office staff to three full-time employees for training
• Motion to combine Health Department IT into County IT with Tim Berogan as Supervisor
• Reappointment of Tim Bush to the Union Drainage & Levee District No. 1 of Erie & Fenton
• Reappointment of Tim Fassler to the Sterling Rural Fire Protection District
• Approval of the monthly claim report

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will vote on approving monthly claim reports and consider a Trustee Resolution for Parcel 11-428. Members will also discuss first reads for CFY25 budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts, and a motion to re-appropriate $10,000 from contingency for an SSA1 service contract. Additionally, they will vote on a purchase of service contract with the Whiteside County Senior Center and approve July mileage reimbursements.

• Trustee Resolution for Parcel 11-428
• Re-appropriate $10,000 from Contingency for SSA1 service contract
• Purchase of Service Contract between Whiteside County Senior Center and County for 7/1/24-6/30/25
• July 2024 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board Members: $961.85
• First read of CFY25 budget requests for fixed assets and service contract funding

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will consider approving a memorandum of understanding with the Health Department for dental care of minors, along with a monthly claim report. Budget building first reads for CFY25 fixed assets and service contract funding from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library will be presented. Wage discussions for Public Defender staff and updates on computer and e-citation progress will also be covered.

• Motion to approve monthly claim report
• Board motion to approve MOU with Health Department for dental care of minors
• Wage discussion for all Public Defender staff
• First read of CFY25 budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts from multiple departments
• Circuit Clerk reports on computer completion and Quicket e-citation progress

Health Board Committee

The Health Board Committee will meet to approve the budget and determine fee schedules for public health and animal control. The board will also address a vacancy left by resigning member Margo Myers and award a parking lot bid.

• Budget approval
• Public Health Fees
• Animal Control Fees
• Parking Lot Bid Award
• Personnel Committee replacement for Margo Myers

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health and Social Services Committee will review monthly claim and budget reports. The body is considering a motion to combine Health Department IT into the County IT Department under the supervision of Tim Berogan.

• Request to combine Health Department IT into County IT Department
• Review of monthly claim report
• Animal Control Building report
• Veteran's Assistance Commission reports for May - June 2024
• Mental Health Board minutes from 7/30/24

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

This is a special meeting of the Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board. The board will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 and discuss a dispatch service contribution. No other business is listed.

• Proposed budget for FY2025
• Dispatch service contribution discussion

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports and initial budget requests for the 2025 calendar year. The body is considering a request to purchase a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The meeting also includes a discussion on ARPA funds.

• Purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe for $51,771.20
• CFY25 budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff
• Review of monthly claim and budget status reports
• Discussion of ARPA Funds

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing a rezoning request for a property in Rock Falls and fuel bid results. Members will also examine budgetary status reports and FY '25 capitalized fixed assets.

• Rezoning from A-1 (Agricultural) to B-2 (General Commercial) at 6898 Hoover Road, Rock Falls
• Award of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel contract to Gibson Oil Co. of Lyndon, IL
• Approval of Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Review of FY '25 Capitalized Fixed Assets & Service Contracts for Building and Zoning and Highway Department
• Quarterly Report for Special Service Area #2 (April – June, 2024)

County Offices Committee

The committee is reviewing first-read budget requests for fixed assets and service contract funding for CFY25. Members will also consider a proposal to temporarily increase County Clerk office staffing.

• Proposal to temporarily increase County Clerk office staff to three full-time employees
• CFY25 budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts for County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT, and Regional Office of Education
• Approval of June and July claim reports
• Discussion of GIS Sales by the Supervisor of Assessments

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health Board is meeting to discuss agency requests and make allocation determinations. The board will also review the minutes from the June 25, 2024, meeting.

• Agency request discussion and allocation determinations

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee is meeting to review the dispatch center consolidation process and CAD updates. Members will discuss consolidated dispatch funding and the 2024 Public Safety Tax Referendum.

• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process
• CAD updates
• Consolidated Dispatch Funding Update
• Public Safety Tax Referendum 2024

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone Systems Board will hear presentations from 911Nurd and Factor Technology Solutions. The board will also receive updates on the new CAD system and construction/consolidation efforts.

• Presentation by Brian Nelson, 911Nurd
• Presentation by Mark Faust and Aaron Randolph, Factor Technology Solutions
• Construction/Consolidation report from Lt Kilberg
• New CAD system update from Chief Deputy VenHuizen
• Review and approval of bill payments

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing will consider a single petition to rezone 6898 Hoover Road from A-1 Agricultural to B-2 General Commercial. The hearing includes presentations, testimony, and public comment before closing the public hearing.

• Case #761: Egan Brothers Farms, LLC and Bryan Jones/Wheelhouse, Inc. request rezoning of 6898 Hoover Road, Rock Falls from A-1 Agricultural to B-2 General Commercial

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee is meeting to consider a motion regarding the Public Defender's compensation. The proposed salary is based on State Statute.

• Motion to set Public Defender salary at $186,044.36 effective 7/1/24

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization will discuss appointments and reappointments for Whiteside County, Rock Falls, and Morrison. The board will also review project and financial reports for the period April through June 2024, including fees collected and fund balances. No major new business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Appointments/reappointments for Kim Ewoldsen (Whiteside County), Chris King (Rock Falls), Mick Welding (Morrison) for 2023-2026 terms
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024
• Administrator's project and financial reports: projects recorded from 4/1/24 to 6/30/24, fees collected, balance of funds
• FRED Unemployment Rate update

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization will meet to consider reappointments for Whiteside County, Rock Falls, and Morrison, with terms running 2023-2026. The board will also approve minutes from April 16, 2024, and review the administrator's project and financial reports, including fees collected and fund balances. An update on the FRED unemployment rate is listed under new business.

• Reappointment of Kim Ewoldsen (Whiteside County), Chris King (Rock Falls), and Mick Welding (Morrison) for 2023-2026 terms
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024
• Administrator's financial report with fees collected and balance of funds
• Update on FRED unemployment rate

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider two special use permits for solar farms in agricultural districts, award a highway road recycling contract, and set salaries for the State's Attorney, Sheriff, and Public Defender. Other items include a vehicle lease with the Senior Center, an ordinance amendment on sick leave, and re-appointments to the Morrison Community Hospital District.

• Special Use Permit for solar farm (Prataria Solar LLC) at 11504 Prairie Center Road, Morrison (Case #759)
• Special Use Permit for solar farm (Freeport Road Solar) at 3200 Block Freeport Road, Sterling (Case #760)
• Award of Prophet Road cold-in-place recycling contract to Helm Civil of Freeport, IL (Section #22-00259-00-RS)
• Set State's Attorney salary at $206,715.95 and Sheriff salary at $165,372.76 effective 7/1/24
• Ordinance amending Sec. 3-300 and adding Sec 3-304 regarding sick leave

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will consider a motion to approve the Election Judge Roster. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Motion to approve the Election Judge Roster under County Clerk

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will meet to receive a budget recommendation from the County Administrator. The agenda also includes a presentation from CGH Medical Center and a public comment period.

• Budget recommendation from County Administrator
• Presentation from CGH Medical Center
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee will receive routine reports from WMI on operations and projects, and from the Health Department on inspection results. No specific votes or financial actions are listed on the agenda, which is largely procedural. The next meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2024.

• WMI reports on projects and operations
• Health Department inspection reports
• Public comment period
• Next meeting set for October 21, 2024

Airport Board

The board will address unfinished business including the monorail system and a $350,000 CD renewal. New business items include electing officers and discussing a potential new garbage contract.

• Monorail System discussion
• $350k CD renewal
• Election of Officers
• Potential new garbage contract
• Long term lease to private individual

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review committee reports for the July 16 meeting. The committee also plans to consider re-appointments to the Morrison Community Hospital District and an ordinance amendment.

• Re-appointment of Amanda D. Cook, Barbara L. Kophamer, and Jennifer R. Black to Morrison Community Hospital District
• Anticipated appointment to the 708 Board
• Approval of monthly claim report
• Ordinance amending Sec. 3-300 and adding Sec 3-304

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. It will also consider an agreement with the Health Department for minor dental care and a salary adjustment for the Public Defender.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• MOU with Health Department for dental care of minors
• Public Defender salary set at $186,044.36
• Circuit Clerk computer update progress

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee will meet to approve the monthly claim report and review budget status. The meeting includes updates from the Health Department, Veterans Assistance Commission, and Mental Health Board.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Health Department Administrator's Report and Public Health Budget
• Veteran's Assistance Commission March and April reports
• Review of June 25, 2024, Mental Health Board minutes

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. It will also consider motions to set salaries for the State's Attorney and the Sheriff. The agenda includes reports from the Coroner and State's Attorney, along with a discussion on ARPA funds.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Hiring an attorney for the State's Attorney office
• Setting State's Attorney salary at $206,715.95
• Setting Sheriff salary at $165,372.76
• Discussion regarding ARPA funds

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing special use permit requests for solar farms at 11504 Prairie Center Road in Morrison and the 3200 Block of Freeport Road in Sterling. The agenda also includes a bid award for Prophet Road recycling and approval of budget reports.

• Special Use Permit for a solar farm at 11504 Prairie Center Road, Morrison
• Special Use Permit for a solar farm at 3200 Block Freeport Road, Sterling
• Bid award for Prophet Rd Cold-In-Place Recycling to Helm Civil of Freeport, IL
• Approval of Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The committee is also scheduled to consider approving the Election Judge Roster. Reports from various county departments are included on the agenda.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Approval of the Election Judge Roster
• Regional Office of Education Administrator's Report

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health Board will hold discussions concerning mini-grants. The meeting includes presentations from various agencies, such as the Whiteside County Sheriff's Department and YWCA, to address grant requests and future goals.

• Mini-grant discussion
• Agency presentations including Morrison Community Hospital and YWCA
• Review of March 26, 2024 minutes

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The committee will discuss the dispatch centers consolidation process and provide updates on CAD systems. Members will also review consolidated dispatch funding and plan for the 2024 Public Safety Tax Referendum.

• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process update
• CAD system updates
• Consolidated Dispatch Funding Update
• 2024 Public Safety Tax Referendum planning
• Review of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing Officer will conduct public hearings for two solar farm petitions. These cases involve requests for special use permits at locations in Morrison and Sterling.

• Case #759: Special use for solar farm at 11504 Prairie Center Road, Morrison, IL
• Case #760: Special use for solar farm at 3200 block Freeport Road, Sterling, IL

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will review several committee recommendations regarding local infrastructure and public services. Items include proposed changes to sewer rates, road paving contracts in Albany and Tampico Townships, and courthouse maintenance bids. The board will also address police service agreements and various appointments.

• Proposed sewer rate increase to $17.50 per month/unit and $5.90 per hundred cubic feet
• $105,120 bid for tuckpointing the Morrison Courthouse and Law Enforcement Center
• Paving contracts for Albany Road and Jersey Road awarded to Helm Civil
• Ordinance for altered speed zones on Holly Road in Garden Plain Township
• $43,100.82 estimate from HOV-Exela for Judiciary Committee approval

Airport Board

The board will review routine business including bills and economic reports. Discussion topics include the monorail system, parking lot issues, and grass seeding. The meeting also addresses preparations for next month's officer elections.

• Monorail System
• Parking Lot issues
• Grass Seeding
• Election of Officers
• Letters of Support for 07/25 Project

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will meet to determine pay rates for several positions. The agenda includes setting wages for a part-time nurse practitioner, a part-time nurse, and a states attorney assistant.

• Setting part-time Nurse Practitioner wage
• Setting part-time Nurse wage
• Setting States Attorney Assistant wage

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will review resolutions of retirement and congratulations, hear a presentation on the Drug Court program, and consider various board appointments. The committee also anticipates a motion to approve the Lyndon Agreement for Police Services.

• Motion to approve the Lyndon Agreement for Police Services
• Resolution of retirement for Pam Grismore (20 years of service)
• Notice of Application for Permit to Manage Waste dated 5/31/24
• Reappointments to the Fulton Flood Control District and Albany Fire Protection District
• Approval of a prevailing wage resolution

Finance Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Discussion includes the assignment of a mobile home tax sale certificate for parcel 11-297 and updates regarding public transportation and economic development.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Mobile home tax sale certificate assignment for parcel 11-297
• $1,156.83 in May 2024 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board members
• Senior Center/Emily Hammer update

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review monthly claim reports and department updates. Discussion includes a proposed agreement to provide dental services to juveniles in detention and the hiring of a replacement contract attorney.

• Proposed MOU for juvenile dental services
• Authorization to hire a replacement contract attorney
• Update on Drug Court Recertification
• Review of monthly claim and budget status reports

Judiciary Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Discussions include a proposed agreement for juvenile dental services and a $43,100.82 request for document scanning. The Public Defender's office also seeks authorization to hire a replacement contract attorney.

• Proposed MOU for juvenile dental services via the Health Department
• Request to approve $43,100.82 for HOV-Exela laserfiche boxes
• Authorization to hire a replacement contract attorney for the Public Defender's Office

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee meeting consists of routine reviews and departmental reports. It will review and approve the monthly claim report and hear updates from several departments including the Health Department and Mental Health Board.

• Approval of monthly claim report

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. Discussion items include tuckpointing bids for the courthouse and Sheriff's Department, as well as the Lyndon Agreement for Police Services. The County Administrator will also present on ARPA funds.

• Tuckpointing bids for Sheriff's Department and Courthouse
• Lyndon Agreement for Police Services
• Approval of monthly claim report
• Review of ARPA funds

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing budget reports and highway department bids. The committee will consider a sewer rate increase for the City of Sterling and paving contracts for Albany Road and Jersey Road.

• Sewer rate increase for Special Service Area #2 in Sterling to $17.50 minimum monthly charge and $5.90 per hundred cubic feet.
• Paving contracts for Albany Rd and Jersey Rd awarded to Helm Civil of Freeport, IL.
• Ordinance for an altered speed zone on Holly Rd in Garden Plain Township.
• Resolution for improvements on Prophet Rd using County Motor Fuel Tax and RBI funds.
• Purchase of a batwing mower.

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee will meet on June 3, 2024, to review monthly budget claims and receive routine departmental reports. The Supervisor of Assessments will present 2025 farmland certified values and discuss upcoming GIS sales, which track property valuations used for local tax calculations. Other agenda items include standard updates from the County Clerk, Recorder, Information Technology, and Regional Office of Education. The agenda consists primarily of routine administrative and reporting items with no specific dollar figures or major policy votes listed.

• Approval of the monthly claim report and budget status
• Supervisor of Assessments updates on 2025 farmland certified values
• Discussion of a scheduled farmland public meeting
• Updates on county GIS sales and Information Technology operations
• Reports from the County Clerk, Recorder, and Regional Office of Education

County Board

The County Board will review a special use permit for a solar farm on Spring Hill Road and a resolution regarding carbon dioxide pipelines. The meeting also includes discussions on bridge transfers, police service agreements, and health service awards.

• Special Use Permit for a solar farm in the 1500 block of Spring Hill Road
• Resolution establishing a moratorium opposing carbon dioxide pipelines
• Agreement with the Village of Lyndon for police services
• $45,000 purchase of Quicket Solutions software for Sterling/Rock Falls
• Health & Social Services awards totaling $276,780

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area #1 Committee will discuss CGH rate increases for SSA#1 that took effect on May 1, 2024. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• SSA#1 rate increases effective May 1, 2024

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine consent items like approving minutes and bills, a manager's report, and public comment. Unfinished business covers the monorail system, a project letter campaign, grass seeding, a dedication ceremony, and a T-hangar painting project, while new business addresses parking lot issues.

• Monorail System
• 7/25 Project Letter campaign
• Grass Seeding
• Dedication Ceremony (Guest List)
• T-Hangar-Painting Project

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will review various committee reports and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. The agenda also includes a presentation on public safety tax and a resolution to study the feasibility of reviving the Twin Cities Zephyr Amtrak route.

• Appointment of Daryl Drenlam and Owen Harrell to the Board of Review
• Resolution to study the feasibility of reviving the Twin Cities Zephyr Amtrak route from Chicago to East Dubuque
• Public Safety Tax presentation by Jake Kilberg
• IEPA notice for permit to manage Wage LPC-PA16
• Approval of monthly claim and budget status reports

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will review and approve monthly claims, budget status, and a temporary investment report. It will also consider a resolution to assign a mobile home tax sale certificate and an ordinance amending the enterprise zone legal description. The meeting includes updates from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development, plus an audit presentation and budget calendar.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Resolution to assign mobile home tax sale certificate (Permanent Parcel Number: 10-060)
• Ordinance amending Whiteside Carroll (2018) Enterprise Zone legal description
• Approve April 2024 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board Members ($1,170.23)
• Review temporary investment and fund balance reports

Insurance Committee

The Whiteside County Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss the renewal of insurance policies. The agenda includes public comment and a single substantive item on insurance renewal, with no other business listed.

• Insurance renewal discussion

Wage & Salary Committee

The committee will meet to set wages for a grant writer/PCOM and the States Attorney Assistant. The agenda also includes setting pay for elected officials for fiscal years 2025 through 2028.

• Setting wage for Grant Writer/PCOM
• Setting pay for elected officials for FY25-FY28
• Setting States Attorney Assistant wage

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports from court services, the public defender, and the circuit clerk. The body is considering a request for $45,000 for a Quicket Solutions master software and service agreement for e-citations in Sterling and Rock Falls.

• Request to approve $45,000 for Quicket Solutions master software and service agreement
• Presentation by Judge Rangel-Kelly on the Drug Court Program
• Circuit Clerk computer update progress report
• Review of FY23 Audit
• Approval of monthly claim and budget status reports

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve monthly claim reports and budget status. Members will receive updates from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, and the Mental Health Board. The meeting includes a review of senior citizens funding awards.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• University of IL Cooperative Extension 2023 Annual Impact Report
• Senior Citizens funding awards

Public Safety Committee

The Whiteside County Public Safety Committee will review and approve monthly claim reports, hear updates from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and discuss a recommendation for medical treatment in the jail, a police services agreement with Lyndon, the public safety tax, and ARPA funds. The meeting is largely routine oversight of public safety finances and operations.

• Motion to approve monthly claim reports
• Update on State's Attorney wage scale
• Recommendation for Medical Treatment in the Jail
• Lyndon Agreement for Police Services
• Discussion of Public Safety Tax and ARPA Funds

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee is meeting to approve routine reports and claims, and to act on several department items. Key actions include a resolution for a special use permit for a solar farm on Spring Hill Road, approval of jurisdictional transfer agreements for three bridges, and awarding a paving contract for White Oaks Road. The agenda also includes updates on the airport, special service area, and a discussion on the carbon dioxide pipeline moratorium.

• Special Use Permit for Solar Farm in A-1 Agricultural District, 1500 block of Spring Hill Road, Prophetstown
• Jurisdictional Transfer of Crosby Rd Covered Bridge (#098-5061) to Mt. Pleasant Township
• Jurisdictional Transfer of McCue Rd Bridge (#098-3025) and Science Ridge Rd Bridge (#098-3026) to Sterling Township
• Resolution to Award paving contract for White Oaks Rd (Section #24-45000-01-GM) to Martin & Company, Oregon, IL
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee is meeting to consider a special use permit for a solar farm on Spring Hill Road in Prophetstown, approve bridge jurisdictional transfers to townships, and award a paving contract for White Oaks Road. They will also review routine reports and claims, and discuss old business including a carbon dioxide pipeline moratorium and a prior solar farm proposal.

• Special use permit for solar farm in A-1 Agricultural District, 1500 block of Spring Hill Road, Prophetstown
• Jurisdictional transfer of Crosby Rd Covered Bridge to Mt. Pleasant Township
• Jurisdictional transfer of McCue Rd and Science Ridge Rd bridges to Sterling Township
• Award paving contract for White Oaks Rd (Section #24-45000-01-GM) to Martin & Company, Oregon, IL
• Discussion of carbon dioxide pipeline moratorium and solar farm at 11726 Prairie Center Road, Morrison

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. The meeting includes updates from the County Clerk, Recorder, IT Department, and Regional Office of Education. The Supervisor of Assessments will present 2023 activity and multiplier reports.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Recorder's 2024 Spring Activity Report
• Supervisor of Assessments 2023 activity and multiplier reports
• Correction to a 2011 resolution regarding homestead exemption leasehold interest

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board will meet to handle routine business, including bill payments and minutes, and discuss filling a board vacancy created by Chief Dettman's retirement. They will also review bylaws and receive updates on the NINGA progress, construction, and the new CAD system timeline. A closed session is scheduled.

• Board vacancy due to Chief Dettman's retirement
• Discussion of bylaws
• NINGA progress update
• Construction report
• New CAD system timeline

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing will review Case #758, a special use application for a solar farm. The proposal involves Sunvest Solar/PV CSG Prophetstown 1 at the 1500 Block of Spring Hill Road in Rock Falls.

• Case #758: Special Use – Solar Farm (Sunvest Solar/PV CSG Prophetstown 1)

County Board

The County Board will consider several zoning changes, including a mini-storage warehouse in Sterling and a solar farm in Morrison. The meeting also includes decisions on road resurfacing projects and a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Department.

• Rezoning and special use permit for mini-storage at 3705 Emerson Road, Sterling
• Special use permit for a solar farm at 11726 Prairie Center Road, Morrison
• Federal aid agreement for Hahnaman, Yorktown & Osage Road resurfacing project
• Purchase of a 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit for $42,865.00
• Rezoning to A-R district at 3730 Garden Plain Road, Fulton

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization will meet to appoint Sally Heffernan to a seat previously held by Bud Thompson. The board will also review administrator project and financial reports for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.

• Appointment of Sally Heffernan to fulfill the seat of Bud Thompson through October 2024
• Review of FY23 final and FY24 to date financial reports, including fees collected and fund balances
• Administrator's update and review of FRED unemployment rate

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will review quarterly reports from CGH Medical Center. The committee will also discuss amending the Intergovernmental Agreement for ambulance services.

• CGH quarterly reports
• Amendment of IGA for Ambulance Service

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee is meeting to discuss regular business including reports and projects from Waste Management Inc. (WMI) and inspection reports from the Health Department. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of WMI reports and projects
• Health Department inspection reports

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and accounts receivable. The board will also receive a manager's report and take up unfinished business items such as the monorail system, the 7/25 project, and the T-Hangar painting project, plus new business like open house plans and seeding the entrance road area.

• Monorail system discussion
• 7/25 project update
• T-Hangar painting project
• Open house plans
• Seeding the entrance road area

Executive Committee

The committee will consider several appointments to local boards and districts. It will also review a special use permit for a solar farm in the A-1 Agricultural District. Additionally, members will review monthly claim and budget status reports.

• Special use permit for a solar farm at 11726 Prairie Center Road, Morrison IL
• Appointment of Lance M. Coers to the Meredosia Levee & Drainage District
• Re-appointment of Kim Ewoldsen to Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization
• Re-appointment of trustees for the Fulton Fire Protection District
• Review and approval of monthly claim and budget status reports

Finance Committee

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

• Approval of monthly claim report
• $1,286.81 in March 2024 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board Members
• Review of temporary investment and fund balance reports

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will meet to approve monthly claim and budget status reports. The session includes reporting from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, the Court Administrator, and the Law Library.

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

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will receive updates from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, and Mental Health Board. The meeting includes agency presentations regarding senior citizens funding.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Health Department Administrator's Report
• Senior Citizens Funding agency presentations
• Mental Health Board 708 Board minutes from 3/26/24

Public Safety Committee

The Whiteside County Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and consider approving monthly claims. The Sheriff requests approval to purchase a 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit for $42,865 and announces the retirement of K-9 Amor. The State's Attorney proposes adding steps to the wage scale. The County Administrator will discuss the Public Safety Tax and ARPA funds.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• State's Attorney: adding steps to wage scale
• Sheriff: retiring K-9 Amor
• Sheriff: purchase 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit for $42,865
• County Administrator: Public Safety Tax and ARPA funds

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will review routine reports and claims, then act on several zoning and land-use items, including rezonings, special use permits, and rescinding older permits. They will also consider a federal aid agreement and a resolution for a road resurfacing project, plus a new truck route. The meeting includes public comment and department updates.

• Rezoning from B-2 to A-1 at 3705 Emerson Road, Sterling
• Special use permit for mini-storage warehouse at 3705 Emerson Road, Sterling
• Rezoning from I-1, B-2, A-1 to A-R at 3730 Garden Plain Road, Fulton
• Special use permit for solar farm at 11726 Prairie Center Road, Morrison
• Federal aid agreement for Hahnaman, Yorktown & Osage Rd resurfacing (#22-00261-00-RS)

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will review monthly claim reports and budget status updates for approval. Staff from the Supervisor of Assessments, Information Technology, and the Regional Office of Education will provide routine departmental updates. Members may also consider a county resolution supporting state House Bill 4512. Most items on the agenda are standard administrative reviews.

• Review and approve monthly claim reports
• Consider county resolution supporting HB4512
• Routine updates from assessments, information technology, and regional education offices

Mental Health Board

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

• Election of officers for the board
• Review of a funding application and discussion of a possible funding cap
• Discussion of presentation times for agencies
• Reading and approval of September 26, 2023 minutes

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing will consider four land-use cases scheduled for March 21, 2024. The agenda includes two rezones and two special use permits for a mini-storage facility and a solar farm. These hearings determine whether the requested changes to property regulations meet county standards, which would alter permitted uses on those specific parcels.

• Case #754: Rezone request by Busy Properties at 3705 Emerson Rd, Sterling
• Case #755: Special use permit for mini-storage at 3705 Emerson Rd, Sterling
• Case #756: Special use permit for a solar farm by Prataria Solar LLC at 11726 Prairie Center Rd, Morrison
• Case #757: Rezone request by Clifford Steiner at 3730 Garden Plain Rd, Fulton

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee is meeting to consider approving the State of Illinois Certificate of Authority by Vote for a Road Salt Contract. The agenda contains only this single action item, followed by adjournment.

• Vote on State of Illinois Certificate of Authority for Road Salt Contract

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider awarding contracts for the 2024 seal coat letting across various road districts. The agenda also includes motions to approve several 2025 transit grant agreements and committee reports. Additionally, the board will address appointments to local councils and housing authorities.

• Awarding 2024 Seal Coat Letting to Porter Brothers Asphalt & Sealing, Inc.
• Approving 2025 Section 5311 and Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreements
• Appointing Katherine Frederick to the Whiteside County Housing Authority
• Approving February 2024 travel reimbursements of $1,434.88

Labor Management Committee

The Whiteside County Labor Management Committee is meeting to consider approving the Teamsters contract. The agenda contains only this action item, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Vote on Teamsters contract

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and accounts receivable. They will also discuss several unfinished projects, such as the monorail system, Blunier Builders final payment, the 7/25 project, and the T-hangar painting project, as well as new CMT project agreements. Public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of bills and accounts receivable
• Unfinished business: monorail system, Blunier Builders final payment, 7/25 project, T-hangar painting project
• New business: CMT project agreements

Executive Committee

The committee will consider motions regarding a road salt contract and an agreement between the County Highway department and the Teamsters. Agenda items also include appointments to local councils and the approval of hiring a PCOM/Grant Writer.

• Approval of State of IL certificate of authority for road salt contract
• Agreement between Whiteside County Highway and the Teamsters
• Appointment of Katherine Frederick to Whiteside County Housing Authority
• Motion to approve hiring a PCOM/Grant Writer
• IEPA Notice of Application for Permit to Manage Waste

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve routine financial items, including the monthly claim report, investment and fund balance reports, and mileage reimbursements. They will also consider motions to approve 2025 grant agreements for public transportation, including Section 5311 and Downstate Operating Assistance grants.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Approve 2025 Section 5311 Grant Agreement resolutions
• Approve 2025 Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement resolutions
• Approve February 2024 mileage and travel reimbursements for County Board Members ($1,434.88)
• Review temporary investment report and fund balance summary

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will meet to approve monthly claim and budget status reports. The body will receive updates from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, the Court Administrator, and the Law Library.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Circuit Clerk CTAA Waiver report
• Circuit Clerk computer "brains" update project status

Public Safety Committee

The Whiteside County Public Safety Committee will convene to approve monthly claim reports and receive updates from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The agenda includes the Sheriff's comments on the retiring K-9 Amor and the State's Attorney's 2023 annual report.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Coroner's monthly report
• State's Attorney's monthly and 2023 annual reports
• Sheriff's monthly report and comments on retiring K-9 Amor

Health and Social Services Committee

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

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Review of budget status reports
• Discussion of Senior Citizens grant process

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee is meeting to approve routine reports and claims, including budgetary status and motor fuel tax claims. They will also vote on awarding the 2024 seal coat bid, subject to no protests, and review updates from building and zoning, airport, and highway departments.

• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Award of 2024 Seal Coat bid letting
• Zoning hearing for Doug Wetzell on March 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
• Airport Board minutes from January 11, 2024
• Closed Landfill Reports (Leachate & Inspection) for February 2024

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will meet to review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. The meeting also includes reports from several county departments and the County Administrator.

• Approval of monthly claim and budget status reports
• Reports from County Clerk, Recorder, and Supervisor of Assessments
• Information Technology Department report
• Regional Office of Education administrator's report
• Discussion regarding Grant writer/PCOM

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will review meeting minutes, elect officers, and receive reports on dispatch center consolidation, computer-aided dispatch (CAD) updates, and funding. The committee will also discuss future planning for a 2024 public safety tax referendum.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process/construction update – J. Kilberg/J. Booker
• CAD updates – J. Booker/J. Venhuizen
• Consolidated Dispatch Funding – J. Kilberg/A. Robbins
• Future Planning – Public Safety Tax Referendum 2024 (All committee)

County Board

The County Board will review a special use permit for a solar farm at 3260 Locust Street in Sterling. The meeting also includes discussions on county contracts, budget adjustments for union wages, and a transit routing study bid.

• Special Use Permit for Locust Street Solar at 3260 Locust Street, Sterling
• Transystems bid for Whiteside County transit routing study not to exceed $71,757
• Approval of the 2024 County General Letting awards
• Walgreens property tax dispute settlement
• Board travel reimbursements for November and December 2023

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several unfinished projects, including a monorail system, fuel truck, security cameras, and a T-hangar painting project. New business includes reviewing bank statements, a possible CD renewal, and planning an open house/ribbon cutting. The agenda is largely a mix of routine consent items and project updates.

• Unfinished business: monorail system, fuel truck, security cameras, 7/25 project, T-hangar painting
• Builder's request for extending deadlines
• Bank statements/reports and CD renewal discussion
• Open house/ribbon cutting planning
• Consent agenda: minutes, bills, accounts receivable, business report

Labor Management Committee

The Whiteside County Labor Management Committee is meeting in closed session to discuss the highway union contract. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business or public action items listed.

• Closed session discussion of highway union contract

Executive Committee

The committee will review agenda items for the upcoming regular board meeting on February 20. Discussion topics include various appointments and a Walgreens property tax dispute settlement.

• Resolution of Retirement for Michelle Vinson
• IEPA Notice of Application for Permit to Manage Waste
• Appointment of Shawn Dowd to 708 Mental Health Board
• Walgreens Property Tax Dispute Settlement
• Approval of monthly claim and budget status reports

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will review and vote on monthly claim reports, hear updates from the Treasurer, Public Transportation, and Economic Development departments, and approve mileage reimbursements for board members. The agenda is largely routine financial oversight with no major policy decisions.

• Motion to approve monthly claim reports
• Review of temporary investment report
• Update on Broadband Fiber Grant Awards
• Motion to approve November 2023 board mileage reimbursements of $1,080.57
• Motion to approve December 2023 board mileage reimbursements of $951.73

Judiciary Committee

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

• Approval of monthly claim and budget status reports
• Circuit Clerk end of year reports on cases filed and criminal cases
• Court Services monthly report
• Public Defender monthly report

Public Safety Committee

The Whiteside County Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and will consider a recommendation to put a Public Safety Tax on the ballot. The meeting includes public comment and approval of monthly claim reports.

• Recommendation to put Public Safety Tax on ballot
• Monthly claim reports approval
• Coroner's monthly report
• State's Attorney's monthly report
• Sheriff's monthly report and comments

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will review the senior citizen grant process and receive reports from various health and social service departments.

• Approval of monthly claim reports
• Review of senior citizen grant process
• Health Department Administrator's Report
• Veteran's Assistance Commission report
• Mental Health Board report

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will consider routine approvals, including a special use permit for a solar farm at 3260 Locust Street, Sterling, and several highway-related items. The meeting includes reports from building and zoning, airport, and highway departments, plus a cancelled zoning hearing.

• Special Use Permit for solar farm at 3260 Locust Street, Sterling
• Approval of 2024 County General Letting resolution and award
• County aid petition for Prophetstown Township Road District (Washington Rd)
• Declare 1999 Dodge Ram pickup truck surplus
• Zoning hearing on Feb 15, 2024 cancelled

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will consider a special use permit for a solar farm at 3260 Locust Street, Sterling, along with routine approvals of reports, claims, and minutes. The committee will also review a bid award for the 2024 County General Letting, a county aid petition for a road in Prophetstown Township, and declare a surplus pickup truck. A zoning hearing scheduled for February 15, 2024, has been cancelled.

• Resolution for Locust Street Solar special use permit for solar farm at 3260 Locust Street, Sterling
• Approval of 2024 County General Letting bid award
• Petition for County Aid for Prophetstown Township Road District, Section #23-54123-00-BR (Washington Rd)
• Declare Unit #15 (1999 Dodge Ram 1/2 ton extended cab pickup) surplus
• Anticipated motion for budget adjustment for union wages

Labor Management Committee

The Whiteside County Labor Management Committee will hold a closed session to negotiate the contract for the Highway Union. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Negotiation of Highway Union contract

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The committee will review quarterly reports from CGH Medical Center and discuss an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for ambulance services. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• CGH Quarterly Reports
• Amendment to IGA for Ambulance Service

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee is meeting to discuss regular business items, including reports and projects from WMI, inspection reports from the Health Department, and administrative updates. No specific votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• WMI reports and projects
• Health Department inspection reports
• Administrator's update

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board will hold a regular meeting to review and approve bill payments, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and hear public comment. New and old business items will be discussed, including an update on the NINGA project. The board may also enter closed session before adjourning.

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

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing projects, including a monorail system, security cameras, a builders' request for deadline extensions, the 7/25 project, and a T-hangar painting project. New business includes CMT project agreements and a fuel truck. The board may take action on any agenda item.

• Monorail system discussion
• Builders' request for extending deadlines
• Security cameras project
• 7/25 project
• Fuel truck

Labor Management Committee

The Whiteside County Labor Management Committee is meeting in closed session to negotiate the highway union contract. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.

• Closed session for highway union contract negotiations