Whiteside County public meetings in 2025

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider a special use permit for a commercial firewood business on Crosby Road in Morrison. The board will also discuss reappointments to drainage districts and the Reagan Mass Transit District, and approve resolutions for motor fuel tax maintenance and county engineer salary.

• Board Motion: To approve Resolution for Special Use Permit for Landscape Contract in 21000 Block of Crosby Road, Morrison
• Board Motion: To recommend approval of County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution for 2026
• Board Motion: To recommend approval of Resolution for County Engineer's salary
• Board Motion: To approve Ordinance for Amendment to County's Pay Plan concerning promotions
• Board Motion: To approve Whiteside County Public Transportation Annexation to Reagan Mass Transit District Resolution

The Whiteside County Board approved a resolution petitioning for annexation to the Reagan Mass Transit District, which would expand public transportation services in the county. The board also approved the 2026 Motor Fuel Tax maintenance resolution and an ordinance amending the county pay plan for promotions. A special use permit for a landscape contractor on Crosby Road was defeated, and an advisory referendum on a federal scholarship tax credit was also defeated.

• Approved Resolution 12-2025-7 petitioning for annexation to Reagan Mass Transit District
• Approved Resolution 12-2025-3 appropriating $2,321,967.25 for 2026 highway maintenance
• Approved Ordinance 12-2025-6 amending county pay plan for promotions
• Approved Ordinance 12-2025-5 establishing Recorders' Fraud Referral process
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for 2026 Spring Aerial flight RFP
• Defeated Resolution 12-2025-2 for Special Use Permit at 21000 Crosby Rd (landscape contractor)
• Defeated Resolution 12-2025-8 for advisory referendum on Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
• Approved reappointments to drainage districts, ETSB, QCREDA, and Morrison Hospital Board

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold its regular meeting to address routine business items such as minutes, bills, and the business and economic report. The agenda includes public comment, the manager’s report, and a review of old and unfinished business. Unfinished business items listed are the 07/25 Project, a corporate hangar rebid, lobbyist matters, Senator Arellano, a new truck purchase, a Knox Box, and fire extinguishers.

• 07/25 Project
• Corporate Hangar Rebid
• New Truck Purchase
• Knox Box
• Fire Extinguishers

The Airport Board approved the consent agenda items with three votes in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Labor Management Committee

The Whiteside County Labor Management Committee will meet in closed session on December 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Board Room at the County Law Enforcement facility in Morrison, IL. The agenda includes a discussion of the Sheriff’s Union contract. The meeting is closed, so detailed deliberations are not public. The session will end with adjournment.

• Sheriff’s Union contract discussion

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will discuss agenda items for the upcoming regular board meeting on December 16. It will consider reports from several county committees and make multiple reappointments to drainage districts and the Emergency Telephone System Board. The committee will vote on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Resolution and set dates for 2026 committee meetings.

• Reappoint Michael Gabriel to the River Road Drainage District for a three‑year term
• Reappoint David L. Wherry as Commissioner to the Cat Tail Drainage District
• Reappoint Dan Hovey, Mark Wiseley, and James Duffy to the Emergency Telephone System Board (term expires 1/17/2029)
• Approve the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Resolution
• Set 2026 committee meeting dates

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The body is considering a service agreement for a market competitiveness assessment and travel reimbursements for board members.

• Service Agreement with Total Rewards Consulting for $15,000
• November 2025 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $1,325.80
• Review of temporary investment and fund balance reports
• Setting of 2026 Committee Meeting Dates

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. The body will receive reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, the Court Administrator, and the Law Library. Members will also establish the committee meeting schedule for 2026.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Monthly reports from Court Services, Public Defender, and Circuit Clerk
• Setting of 2026 Committee Meeting Dates

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will meet on Dec 4, 2025 to discuss two items: a market review of the GIS Director classification and the wage for the ROE Secretary. No decisions are indicated; the agenda lists these topics for discussion.

• GIS Director classification – market review
• ROE Secretary wage discussion

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will receive reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and discuss ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Discussion of ARPA funds
• Review of new hires
• Discussion of nuisance properties
• Setting 2026 committee meeting dates

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve the monthly claim report and review 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. The body will also set meeting dates for 2026.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Review of Health Department finances
• Mental Health Board minutes from 11/18/2025
• Setting of 2026 committee meeting dates

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will vote on a recommendation to approve the County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution for fiscal year 2026. It will also consider a recommendation to approve funding for the County Engineer’s salary for FY 2026. Additional items include approval of budgetary status reports, township motor fuel tax claims, and Airport Board meeting minutes.

• Approve Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Approve October 16, 2025 Airport Board meeting minutes
• Recommend approval of County Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution for FY 2026
• Recommend approval of Resolution and funds for County Engineer’s salary FY 2026
• Set 2026 Committee meeting dates

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will consider and vote on several items during its December 1, 2025 meeting. Items include approval of the monthly claim report, adoption of the Fraud Referral Ordinance presented by the Recorder’s Office, and approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties for the 2026 Spring Aerial Flight RFP. The committee will also set dates for its 2026 meetings.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Approve the Fraud Referral Ordinance (property fraud)
• Approve intergovernmental agreement for 2026 Spring Aerial Flight RFP with Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties
• Set 2026 Committee meeting dates

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review meeting on November 21, 2025 will address applications for property tax exemptions. It will also review and act on a series of Board of Review complaints identified by docket numbers. The board will discuss hearing dates for future matters and consider any other old or new business.

• Application for property tax exemption: Timothy J Hnilica (file 11-33-128-024)
• Application for property tax exemption: Timothy J Hnilica (file 11-31-201-006)
• Application for property tax exemption: Albany Fire Protection District (file 06-26-284-002)
• Review of Board of Review complaint Docket #1 (Joel Fargher & Heidi Dunn)
• Discussion of hearing dates for the week of January 26th

The Board denied two tax‑exemption applications filed by Timothy J. Hnilica and forwarded them to the Illinois Department of Revenue. It approved an exemption for the Albany Fire Protection District for the period March 27 – Dec 31 2025 and also approved tax decisions for MDC Coast 29 LLC ($333,051) and Shree Hari Krishna Inc ($324,734). The Board set hearing dates for the week of Jan 26 and took no action on a complaint received after the deadline.

• Denied Timothy J. Hnilica application 11-33-128-024, forwarded to Illinois Dept of Revenue
• Denied Timothy J. Hnilica application 11-31-201-006, forwarded to Illinois Dept of Revenue
• Approved Albany Fire Protection District exemption 3/27/2025‑12/31/2025, forwarded to Illinois Dept of Revenue
• Board of Review decision Docket #40 MDC Coast 29 LLC: total AV $333,051
• Board of Review decision Docket #68 Shree Hari Krishna Inc: total AV $324,734
• Scheduled hearing dates for the week of Jan 26
• No action on complaint received after deadline (Docket #66)
• Various other complaints resolved with specific assessment values (e.g., Docket #1 Joel Fargher & Heidi Dunn AV $63,867)

County Board

The Whiteside County Board meeting will consider a range of actions, including a special‑use permit for a landscape contractor on the 21000 block of Crosby Road, an altered speed‑zone ordinance for Lomax Road in Prophetstown Township, and several contract awards. The board will also vote on the County’s FY 2026 financial documents, which cover the annual budget, insurance coverage up to $818,634, and a solar‑lease proposal. Additional items include a surplus equipment declaration and public‑comment time.

• Special Use Permit for a landscape contractor in the A‑1 Agricultural District, 21000 Block of Crosby Road, Morrison
• Ordinance to establish altered speed zones on Lomax Road, Prophetstown Township
• Award of water‑sampling analysis contract at the Closed Landfill to Pace Analytical Services, LLC (Peoria, IL)
• Purchase of a service body for the 2025 Ford F450 up to $30,000 from Bonnell of Dixon, IL
• Approval of FY 2026 budget, insurance coverages totaling $818,634, and related financial ordinances

The board approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and tabled a special‑use permit for a landscape contractor on Crosby Road. It adopted an ordinance creating an altered speed zone on Lomax Road and awarded a water‑sampling contract to Pace Analytical Services. The board also approved a $30,000 service‑body purchase, $818,634 in insurance coverage, a $25,000 appropriation for the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor program, and the assignment of a mobile‑home tax‑sale certificate.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled special‑use permit for 21000 block Crosby Rd. (motion carried)
• Approved altered speed‑zone ordinance for Lomax Road (motion carried)
• Awarded water‑sampling analysis contract to Pace Analytical Services (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Service Body for 2025 Ford F450 up to $30,000 from Bonnell (motion carried)
• Approved insurance bids totaling $818,634 (Encova, ICRMT, Cowbell) (motion carried)
• Approved $25,000 appropriation for State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor program (motion carried)
• Approved assignment of mobile‑home tax‑sale certificate for 900 Regan Rd. (motion carried)

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation of a proposed levy increase. No other substantive items are listed. The meeting will adjourn after the presentation.

• Public hearing on proposed levy increase
• Adjournment

The Whiteside County Board approved a $25,000 appropriation to support the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor for the 2025‑2026 service year. It also approved insurance coverage totaling $818,634, adopted an altered speed zone ordinance for Lomax Road, declared a Ford F150 surplus, awarded a water‑sampling contract to Pace Analytical Services, purchased a service body for a Ford F450, and authorized the assignment of a mobile‑home tax‑sale certificate. The Ameresco RFP was tabled.

• Approved $25,000 appropriation for State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor (Resolution 11‑2025‑3)
• Approved insurance coverage: Workers’ Comp $143,609, Property & Liability $649,932, Cyber $25,093 (total $818,634)
• Approved Ordinance 11‑2025‑2 establishing altered speed zone on Lomax Road (45 MPH)
• Declared #3‑2013 Ford F150 surplus equipment
• Awarded water‑sampling analysis contract to Pace Analytical Services, LLC of Peoria, IL
• Approved purchase of Service Body for 2025 Ford F450 up to $30,000 from Bonnell of Dixon, IL
• Authorized assignment of mobile‑home tax‑sale certificate (Lot 331, 900 Regan Rd.) with $195.64 payment
• Tabled Ameresco Request for Proposal (no second, motion not carried)

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health Board will read the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes, allow public comment, and hear a presentation from the agency Home of Hope. The board also set the next meeting for January 20, 2026 at the Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1627 Plock Drive, Dixon, IL.

• Reading of October 7, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period
• Presentation by Home of Hope
• Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026 at Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 1627 Plock Drive, Dixon, IL

The board approved the October meeting minutes after a motion and second. The meeting was then adjourned by a second motion. The next board meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026 at the Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 4:00 p.m.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
• Set next meeting for Jan 20 2026 at Hope Cancer Wellness Center, 4:00 p.m.

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review will meet to act on applications for property tax exemptions from various entities and individuals, and to review and decide on recent Board of Review complaints regarding property values.

• Exemption applications for Village of Lyndon, City of Sterling, IDOT, and multiple churches
• Review of Board of Review Complaints docketed by Diana Ackland, Michele Bellows, and others
• Discussion on Albany/Garden Plain land values
• Meeting adjourned until November 21, 2025

The Whiteside County Board of Review approved a series of property‑tax exemptions for municipalities, churches and the Illinois Department of Transportation covering periods through December 31 2025. It also granted a one‑time Tenant Homestead Exemption to Step Seven LLC after verifying a post‑marked filing. The board discussed flood‑plain parcels in Albany/Garden Plain and will act on them at the next meeting before adjourning.

• Approved exemption for Village of Lyndon (8/21/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Approved exemption for City of Sterling (6/13/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Approved exemption for IDOT property (7/11/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Approved exemption for First Baptist Church (1/1/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Approved exemption for Emmanuel Reformed Church (6/9/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Granted one‑time Tenant Homestead Exemption to Step Seven LLC
• Requested additional information from Township Assessor for Docket #38
• Postponed action on Albany/Garden Plain flood‑plain parcels to next meeting

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will review routine consent‑agenda items and discuss several unfinished projects, including the 07/25 Project and a corporate hangar rebid. New business includes approving the 2026 meeting dates, addressing fire‑extinguisher requirements for insurance, acquiring a Knox Box, and deciding on a new truck purchase.

• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Fire extinguishers per insurance requirement
• Knox Box acquisition
• New truck purchase
• Unfinished business: 07/25 Project

The Airport Board approved the consent agenda—including the October 16 minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business and economic report—with three votes in favor. A change to the Financial Transactions Report was approved, correcting the rent source to Addison Automatics. The board also approved the schedule of meeting dates for 2026, passing the motion unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, reports) (3-0)
• Approved change on Financial Transactions Report rent source to Addison Automatics (3-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)

Health Board Committee

The Whiteside County Board of Health will discuss several regular business items, including a semi‑annual closed‑session review, the upcoming pay plan administration effective December 2025, and evaluations of the PHA/CEO. The board will also consider the 2026 schedule of fees and meetings, and conduct a bylaws annual review. New business will focus on strategic planning.

• Semi‑Annual Closed Session Review
• Pay Plan Administration Starting December 2025
• PHA/CEO Evaluation
• 2026 Schedule of Fees
• Strategic Planning

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will consider and vote on the monthly claim and budget status report. The committee will also address Chairman Koster's appointments or reappointments and receive an update from the Chairman. Additional items include building the agenda for the Board's regular meeting on November 18 and setting dates for 2026 committee meetings.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Chairman Koster appointments/reappointments
• Chairman Koster update
• Build agenda for Board's regular meeting on November 18, 2025
• Review and set 2026 committee meeting dates

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will consider and vote on the county's fiscal year financial documents, including the annual budget resolution, appropriation ordinance, and levies. It will also review the 2026 insurance renewal, claim and budget status reports, and a motion to assign a mobile home tax sale certificate to Permanent Parcel Number 11-076. Additional items include a mileage reimbursement of $1,234.10 for board members and scheduling of 2026 committee meetings.

• 2026 insurance renewal
• Motion to assign mobile home tax sale certificate to Permanent Parcel Number 11-076
• Board motions to approve FY financial documents, annual budget resolution, appropriation ordinance, and levies
• Board motions to approve Special Service Area #2 and #1 annual budget resolutions and levies
• Approval of October 2025 board member mileage reimbursement totaling $1,234.10

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will consider a motion to approve the monthly claim report. It will hear monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk. The committee will also review the scheduled dates for its 2026 meetings.

• Committee motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Monthly report presentation by Court Services
• Monthly report presentation by Public Defender
• Monthly report presentation by Circuit Clerk
• Review of 2026 Committee meeting dates

Insurance Committee

The Whiteside County Insurance Committee will meet to discuss a quarterly insurance review. The session is scheduled for November 6, 2025, in the County Board Room.

• Quarterly insurance review
• Public comment period
• County Board Room meeting location

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider and vote on the monthly claim report and a $25,000 resolution to fund the State’s Attorney appellate prosecutor for fiscal year 2025‑26. The meeting also includes monthly reports from the Coroner, State’s Attorney and Sheriff, as well as updates on ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties. The committee will review the 2026 meeting schedule before adjourning.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Approve $25,000 State’s Attorney appellate prosecutor resolution (12/1/25‑11/30/26)
• Monthly report presentations by Coroner, State’s Attorney, and Sheriff
• County Administrator updates on ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties
• Review and set 2026 Committee meeting dates

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health & Social Services Committee will consider approving the monthly claim report. The committee will hear reports from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, the Mental Health Board (minutes from 10/7/25), and Senior Citizens. They will also review and set the dates for the 2026 committee meetings. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Health Department administrator's report on public health finances
• Veteran's Assistance Commission report
• Mental Health Board minutes (10/7/25)
• Review and set 2026 committee meeting dates

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several items, including approving budgetary status reports and township motor fuel tax claims. It will recommend approval of an ordinance establishing altered speed zones on Lomax Road in Prophetstown Township. The committee will also move to award a water sampling analysis contract for the closed landfill to a low bidder, and will discuss a special use permit for a landscape contractor on the 21000 block of Crosby Road in Morrison. Additional items include declaring a 2013 Ford F150 pickup truck surplus equipment and noting that there is no zoning hearing in November.

• Ordinance to establish altered speed zones for Lomax Rd, Prophetstown Township
• Resolution to award water sampling analysis at the closed landfill to a low bidder (unnamed)
• Declaration of #3 – 2013 Ford F150 pickup truck as surplus equipment
• Resolution for a Special Use Permit for a landscape contractor on the 21000 Block of Crosby Road, Morrison
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will consider several motions, including recommending approval of an ordinance establishing altered speed zones on Lomax Road in Prophetstown Township. It will also vote on awarding a water‑sampling contract to Pace Analytical Services and on purchasing a service body for a new 2025 Ford F450 truck. Additional items include approval of budgetary status reports and a resolution for a special‑use permit on Crosby Road.

• Approve Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Recommend approval of the Ordinance for Altered Speed Zones on Lomax Rd, Prophetstown Township
• Award Water Sampling Analysis contract at the Closed Landfill to Pace Analytical Services, LLC
• Approve purchase of a Service Body for the 2025 Ford F450 sign truck
• Approve Resolution for a Special Use Permit in the A‑1 Agricultural District on the 21000 Block of Crosby Road, Morrison

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will consider the monthly claim report and vote on its approval. They will also review bids for a GIS Plotter and vote on purchasing the device. Additional reports from the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT Department, and Regional Office of Education will be presented. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the 2026 committee meeting dates.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Purchase GIS Plotter after bid review
• Review GIS Plotter bids
• Present 2025 Tentative Abstract information
• Review 2026 Committee meeting dates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a board motion to approve a non‑union increase to the county’s pay plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, public comment, and adjournment.

• Board motion to approve non‑union increase to the pay plan for the upcoming fiscal year

County Board

At the October 21, 2025 meeting, the Whiteside County Board will consider several procurement motions, including the purchase of a 2026 Ford F450 for $75,278, two 2025 Ford F150 trucks for a total of $105,472, two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles at $29,845 each, and an impound fence bid for $34,800. The board will also vote on a motion to table a resolution for a Special Use Permit in the A‑1 Agricultural District on the 21000 block of Crosby Road, Morrison, for a landscape contractor and firewood operations. Additional items include resolutions to assign mobile home tax sale certificates for various parcels and to lay over the proposed FY26 budget for review.

• Motion to approve purchase of a 2026 Ford F450 Cab & Chassis for $75,278 from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc.
• Motion to approve purchase of two 2025 Ford F150 trucks for $105,472 total ($52,736 each) from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc.
• Motion to approve purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverse 2LT vehicles for $29,845 each from Sterling Chevrolet.
• Motion to approve impound fencing bid from Sterling Fence for $34,800.
• Motion to table the Resolution requesting a Special Use Permit in the A‑1 Agricultural District on the 21000 block of Crosby Road, Morrison.

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider several actions, including approving an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sterling. Committee reports will present vehicle purchase contracts for a 2026 Ford F450 ($75,278) and two 2025 Ford F150s ($105,472 total), as well as two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverse 2LT trucks ($29,845 each) and an impound‑fencing contract ($34,800). The Board will also vote on a motion to table a special‑use permit request for a landscape contractor on the 21000 block of Crosby Road in the A‑1 Agricultural District. Additional finance items include authorizing mobile‑home tax sale certificates for several parcels and laying over the FY 26 budget for review.

• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Sterling and Whiteside County
• Approve purchase of a 2026 Ford F450 Cab & Chassis for $75,278 from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc.
• Approve purchase of two 2025 Ford F150s for $105,472 total from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc.
• Approve purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverse 2LT trucks for $29,845 each from Sterling Chevrolet
• Approve impound‑fencing contract with Sterling Fence for $34,800

The board approved the September 16, 2025 minutes without a reading. It tabled the resolution for a Special Use Permit at 21000 Block Crosby Rd, Morrison. The board approved purchases of a 2026 Ford F450 Cab & Chassis for $75,278.00, two 2025 Ford F150s for $105,472.00 total, two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverses for $29,845.00 each, and an impound fencing bid for $34,800.00. It also approved resolutions to assign mobile‑home tax sale certificates for 900 Regan Rd ($322.52) and 9748 Oak Dr ($190.64), and to convey the county’s interest in Albany Township parcels for $475.09.

• Approved September 16 minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled Special Use Permit for 21000 Block Crosby Rd (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F450 Cab & Chassis for $75,278.00 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Ford F150s for $105,472.00 total (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverses for $29,845.00 each (motion carried)
• Approved impound fencing bid from Sterling Fence for $34,800.00 (motion carried)
• Approved assignment of mobile‑home tax sale certificate for 900 Regan Rd, $322.52 (motion carried)
• Approved deed conveyance of County interest in Albany Township parcels for $475.09 (motion carried)

Opioid

The Whiteside County Board will review the amount of opioid‑related funding it has received and consider options for using that money for outreach programs. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review of opioid funding amount
• Discussion of outreach‑funding options

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will meet to consider a non‑union increase to the county pay plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Discussion of a non‑union increase to the pay plan for the upcoming fiscal year

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee will hear public comments and receive reports from the Waste Management Institute and the County Health Department. It will discuss inspection reports and set the calendar for the next year. Any new business will be considered, and the next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026.

• WMI reports and project updates
• County Health Department inspection reports
• Set calendar for next year
• Public comment period
• Schedule next meeting for Jan 26, 2026

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will meet to set the calendar for the next year. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM CDT in the Board Room of the CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL.

• Set calendar for next year
• Public comment period
• CGH Medical Center presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone Systems Board will meet to review bill payments and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda contains no specific new or old business items for discussion.

• Review and approval of bill payments

The Emergency Telephone Systems Board approved the July‑September financial reports, approved the August meeting minutes, and approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates, each with all members in favor. Board members were notified that three terms expire in January 2026 and that re‑appointment requests will be sent to the county board chairman. The board also noted a signed two‑year contract with GovWorx CommsCoach and ongoing staffing updates in the dispatch center.

• Approved July‑September financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2026 ETSB meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review routine business and a manager's report. The agenda includes discussions on several unfinished business items and a scheduled meeting with the IDA.

• Corporate Hangar rebid
• Hangar D lease
• Radio Ranch Hangar
• 07/25 Project
• Meeting with IDA on October 17th

The board approved the consent agenda items with three votes in the affirmative. Members agreed to keep moving forward with the corporate hangar project, though no vote tally was recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (3 votes in favor)
• Agreed to continue corporate hangar project (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Enterprise Zone

The Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization will meet to review its quarterly project and financial reports, consider a substitute or proxy representation for absent board members, and discuss a potential new project with Jungbunzlauer in Thomson, IL. The agenda also includes an administrator’s update, a review of the FRED unemployment rate, and community updates. No final decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025
• Discuss implementing a substitute/proxy representation for absent board members
• Potential new project with Jungbunzlauer (JBL) in Thomson, IL
• Administrator’s update on projects and finances
• Review of FRED unemployment rate

The EZMO approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the administrator's fiscal reports after verbal votes with unanimous agreement. The board decided to table the discussion on proxy representation, meeting frequency, and virtual participation until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (collective Aye)
• Approved administrator fiscal reports (verbal vote, all members agreed)
• Tabled discussion on proxy representation, meeting frequency, and virtual participation
• Adjourned meeting (collective Aye)

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will vote on reappointing Robert Coers to the Meredosia Levee & Drainage Board and Gwendolyn Baar to the Enterprise Drainage District, each for a three‑year term. The committee will also appoint Tasha Miller to the Whiteside County Housing Authority Board and Alton Champion to the Fulton Fire Protection District. Additional actions include approving the monthly claim report and the 2026 holiday schedule. The meeting will also set agenda items for the regular board meeting on October 21, 2025.

• Reappoint Robert Coers as trustee to Meredosia Levee & Drainage (3‑year term)
• Reappoint Gwendolyn Baar to Enterprise Drainage District (3‑year term)
• Appoint Tasha Miller to the Whiteside County Housing Authority Board
• Appoint Alton Champion as trustee to the Fulton Fire Protection District
• Approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider a revised budget and the proposed CFY 26 budget, levy, and appropriations for Whiteside County, SSA1, and SSA2. The body will also review monthly claim reports and various property conveyance and tax sale certificates.

• Approval of revised budget and CFY 26 budget, levy, and appropriations
• September 2025 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $974.54
• Tax sale certificates for parcels 11-257 ($322.52), 15-060 ($190.64), and 01-010 ($215.64)
• Deeds of conveyance for parcels 06-24-407-002, 003; 06-24-410-004; 19-26-400-001; 01-28-451-015; and 15-15-176-015

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will vote on the monthly claim report. It will hear monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, the Court Administrator, and the Law Library. The committee will consider an amendment to the county budget and move it to the Finance Committee. The meeting also includes public comment and sets the next meeting for November 6, 2025.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Court Services presents its monthly report
• Public Defender presents its monthly report
• Circuit Clerk presents its monthly report
• Forward the budget amendment to the Finance Committee

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review and approve the monthly claim and budget status reports. It will hear monthly reports from the Coroner, State Attorney, and Sheriff, and consider the Sheriff's request to buy two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverse 2LT vehicles at $29,845 each. The committee will also discuss ARPA funds, new hires, nuisance properties, and forward a budget amendment to the Finance Committee.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Approve purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverse 2LT at $29,845 each from Sterling Chevrolet
• Forward budget amendment to the Finance Committee
• Discuss ARPA funds
• Discuss new hires

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review and approve the monthly claim and budget status reports. It will hear monthly reports from the Coroner, State Attorney, and Sheriff. The board will consider a motion to purchase two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverse 2LT vehicles at $29,845 each and to approve an impound fencing bid. A budget amendment will be forwarded to the Finance Committee.

• Approve monthly claim and budget status reports
• Purchase two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Traverse 2LT vehicles at $29,845 each
• Approve impound fencing bid as presented
• Forward budget amendment to Finance Committee
• County Administrator presentation on ARPA funds and new hires

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health and Social Services Committee will approve the monthly claim report and forward the Veteran's Assistance Commission's first‑read budget request for fiscal year 2026 to the Finance Committee. The committee will also hear the Health Department administrator's report on public health finances, and receive updates from the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, the Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens representatives.

• Approve the monthly claim report
• Forward Veteran's Assistance Commission CFY26 1st‑read budget request to Finance Committee
• Review Health Department administrator's report and public health finances
• Receive report from University of Illinois Cooperative Extension
• Receive updates from Mental Health Board and Senior Citizens

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving the purchase of two Ford F150 pickup trucks and one Ford F450 extended cab for $180,750. The committee also plans to vote on a resolution allowing a landscape contractor to cut firewood on Crosby Road.

• Approve purchase of 2026 Ford F450 for $75,278.00
• Approve purchase of two 2025 Ford F150s for $105,472.00
• Resolution for Special Use Permit for firewood cutting on Crosby Road
• Recommend approval of Bush Lane Tube replacement in Clyde Township
• Review of Airport Board minutes from August 14, 2025

Mental Health Board

The board will conduct routine business, including a reading of the July 29, 2025 minutes, allow agencies to present, and set the next meeting for November 18, 2025 at April House.

• Reading of July 29, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period
• Agencies invited to present
• Scheduling of next meeting on November 18, 2025 at April House

The board approved the minutes from the July meeting. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion carried)

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will vote to approve the monthly claim report and hear reports from the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT Department, and Regional Office of Education. It will consider an amendment to the county budget and, if approved, forward it to the Finance Department. The meeting also includes a public comment period and other business.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Review 2025 assessment change publications
• Discuss 2025 Board of Review deadlines
• Consider amendment to county budget – forward to Finance
• Public comment period

Zoning Hearings

The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing will consider Petition Case #765 filed by Jason Forster. The petition requests a special-use permit for a landscape contractor and split firewood business at the 21000 block of Crosby Road in Morrison. The board will hear presentations, testimony, and public comments before closing the hearing.

• Case #765 – petition by Jason Forster for a special-use permit for a landscape contractor/split firewood business at 21000 block of Crosby Road, Morrison

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will vote on several bridge-replacement agreements for Genesee Court in Morrison, an animal-control ordinance update, and multiple committee reports. The meeting also includes routine approvals of claim reports and reappointments to drainage and mental-health boards.

• Approve Federal Aid Agreement for Genesee Court Bridge replacement project, City of Morrison ($18-00237-00-BR)
• Approve Resolution for Improvement by County under Illinois Highway Code for Genesee Court Bridge replacement ($18-00237-00-RS)
• Approve Petition for County Aid – City of Morrison – Genesee Court Bridge (Section 18-00237-00-BR, SN 098-5057)
• Approve Animal Control Ordinance update (Chapter 6)
• Approve renewed service agreement with Kane County Juvenile Justice Center

The board approved the Federal Aid Agreement and appropriated $750,000 from County Bridge Funds for the Genesee Court bridge replacement. It also approved the County Aid Petition covering the $970,000 local share of the project and adopted an amended Animal Control Ordinance. Additional actions included a service agreement with Kane County Juvenile Justice Center and resolutions to convey two county‑owned parcels.

• Approved Federal Aid Agreement for Genesee Court Bridge replacement (motion carried)
• Appropriated $750,000 from County Bridge Funds for Genesee Court Bridge improvement (motion carried)
• Approved Petition for County Aid for Morrison bridge project, outlining $970,000 local share (motion carried)
• Adopted amended Animal Control Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved renewed service agreement with Kane County Juvenile Justice Center (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution to convey County interest in Parcel 11-27-382-019 for $1,044.43 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution to cancel Certificate of Purchase for Parcel 10-25-100-019, receiving $223.03 (motion carried)

Airport Board

The board will address routine consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, and the account receivable. It will hear public comments and the manager’s report, review old business, and discuss several unfinished items including the 07/25 project, a corporate hangar rebid, a lobbyist matter, the IPAA Fall Conference, a Hangar D lease, and a matter involving Sarah Daniels. New business includes a virtual meeting with the IDA scheduled for September 12. The next regular meeting is set for October 16, 2025.

• Corporate Hangar Rebid
• 07/25 Project
• Hangar D lease
• Virtual Meeting with IDA (Sept 12)
• IPAA Fall Conference

The Airport Board approved the consent agenda—including minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business and economic report—by a vote of four in the affirmative. The board also agreed to lease Hangar D to John Smith for a minimum five‑year term, with Smith paying annually and covering renovation costs. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, accounts receivable, report) – 4 votes affirmative
• Agreed to lease Hangar D to John Smith for at least five years, with annual upfront payment and renovation responsibilities
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider several board appointments, including Emily Witt to the 708 Mental Health Board and reappointments to various drainage and levee districts. The committee will also review and approve the monthly claim report. An update on the Rock River TIF, City of Sterling IGA, and a closed session to discuss litigation are on the agenda.

• Board motion to appoint Emily Witt to the 708 Mental Health Board
• Board motion to reappoint Roberta Bush to the Union Drainage & Levee District No. 1 of Erie & Fenton for three years
• Board motion to reappoint Paul Young to the Whiteside and Rock Island Drainage and Levy District for three years
• Board motion to reappoint Kurt Wirth to the Sharon Levee & Drainage for three years
• Closed session to discuss litigation pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2/c(11)

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will review and vote on monthly claim reports, temporary investment reports, and fund balance summaries. It will also consider resolutions to convey the county's interest in three parcels and approve August 2025 mileage reimbursements for board members.

• Approve monthly claim reports
• Convey county interest in Permanent Parcel Numbers 11-27-382-019, 11-26-403-003, and 10-25-100-019
• Approve August 2025 mileage reimbursement for County Board Members

County Offices Committee

The committee is reviewing first-read budget requests for CFY26 from several county departments. These requests will be forwarded to the Finance Committee for further action. The body will also review monthly claim reports.

• CFY26 budget requests from County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT Department, and Regional Office of Education
• Monthly claim report approval
• DevNet Contract discussion
• Recorder's Fraud Referral
• Supervisor of Assessments GIS Sales

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will review and vote on monthly claim and budget status reports, including renewing a service agreement with Kane County Juvenile Justice Center. All departments (Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library) will present their first-read CY26/FY26 budget requests for forwarding to the Finance Committee.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Renew service agreement with Kane County Juvenile Justice Center
• Forward Court Services CY26 budget request to Finance Committee
• Forward Public Defender CFY26 budget request to Finance Committee
• Forward Circuit Clerk CFY26 budget request to Finance Committee

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee meets to approve monthly claim and budget status reports and to forward first-read fiscal year 2026 budget requests from five departments to the Finance Committee. The Animal Control Ordinance approval is laid over for later consideration.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Forward Health Department CFY26 budget request to Finance Committee
• Forward Veteran's Assistance Commission CFY26 budget request to Finance Committee
• Forward University of IL Cooperative Extension CFY26 budget request to Finance Committee
• Forward Mental Health Board CFY26 budget request to Finance Committee

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review first-read budget requests for the Coroner, State's Attorney, Sheriff, and E-911 to forward to the Finance Committee. Members will also discuss nuisance property penalty codes and ARPA funds. The meeting includes monthly reports from public safety departments.

• CFY26 1st Read Budget Requests for Coroner, State's Attorney, Sheriff, and E-911
• Nuisance Properties - Penalty Code discussion
• ARPA Funds update
• Solicitor Permit update
• Monthly claim report approval

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review federal aid agreements and county funding for the Genesee Court Bridge replacement project in the City of Morrison. The body is also reviewing first-read budget requests for CFY26 for the Highway Department, Airport Board, and Building & Zoning Department.

• Federal Aid Agreement for #18-00237-00-BR Genesee Court Bridge replacement
• Resolution to appropriate County Bridge Funds for Genesee Court Bridge
• Petition for County Aid for City of Morrison Section #18-00237-00-BR
• CFY26 first-read budget requests for Building & Zoning, Airport Board, and Highway Department
• Approval of Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will meet to decide on contracts for gasoline and diesel fuel, a speed-limit ordinance for Prairie Center Road, and a vehicle lease for the Senior Center. Several committees will also place routine reports on file.

• Award unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel to Gold Star F.S. of Cambridge, IL
• Establish altered speed zones for Prairie Center Road in Mt. Pleasant Township
• Approve service contract and vehicle lease between Whiteside County Senior Center and the County for $957.18
• Approve July 2025 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board Members ($957.18)
• Appoint Corey A. Council to replace David M. Murphy’s unexpired term as trustee on the Fulton Flood Control District

The board approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting and adopted a condolence resolution for John L. Hoffmiller. It awarded the 2025‑26 fuel supply contract to Gold Star F.S. and approved an ordinance creating altered speed zones on Prairie Center Road. The board also confirmed several appointments and contracts, including a trustee for the Fulton Flood Control District, a Special Assistant State’s Attorney, and a service contract for the Senior Center, and approved a $957.18 mileage reimbursement. All motions were carried.

• Approved July 15, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted condolence resolution for John L. Hoffmiller family (motion carried)
• Awarded 2025‑26 fuel contract to Gold Star F.S. for gasoline and diesel (motion carried)
• Approved altered speed zone ordinance for Prairie Center Rd (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Corey A. Council to Fulton Flood Control District (motion carried)
• Approved Tressler, LLP as Special Assistant State’s Attorney (motion carried)
• Approved Senior Center service contract and vehicle lease (07/01/25‑06/30/26) (motion carried)
• Approved July 2025 mileage and travel reimbursement of $957.18 (all votes yes)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss routine business, a manager’s report, and new items including the 2026 budget and a potential hangar rebid. Old business includes a July 2025 FAA meeting and a Hall of Fame nomination.

• 2026 Budget discussion
• Corporate Hangar-Rebid proposal
• Hall of Farm nomination
• Radio Ranch Septic item
• FAA Meeting follow-up from July 25, 2025

The board approved the consent agenda items with four votes in favor. A motion to adopt the 2026 budget was passed unanimously, increasing service‑contract funding from $325,000 to $360,000 and setting the total budget at $875,000. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No action was taken on the request to hold a music festival at the airport.

• Consent agenda items approved (4‑0)
• 2026 budget approved with service‑contract amendment to $360,000 (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)
• No action taken on music festival special‑permit request

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the August 19 Board meeting. Members will consider appointments for the Fulton Flood Control District and the engagement of Tressler LLP. The committee will also review the July claim report.

• Appointment of Corey A. Council to the Fulton Flood Control District
• Approval of Tressler LLP as Special Assistant State's Attorney
• Approval of the July claim report
• Resolution of Condolence for the John L. Hoffmiller family

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee meets to review and approve monthly claim and budget reports, a public transportation service contract and vehicle lease, and an interfund transfer of $19,520.65. The committee will also discuss first-read budget requests for fixed assets and service contracts for FY26.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Approve $19,520.65 interfund transfer from Fund 1 to Fund 21
• Approve public transportation service contract and vehicle lease (07/01/25–06/30/26)
• Review first-read budget requests for FY26 fixed assets and service contracts
• Approve July 2025 mileage and travel reimbursement for county board members ($957.18)

Labor Management Committee

The Labor Management Committee is meeting in closed session to discuss the Sheriff's Union contract.

• Sheriff's Union contract

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports and the first read of CFY26 budget requests. These requests focus on funding for service contracts and fixed assets across several judicial departments.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• CFY26 budget requests for Court Services
• CFY26 budget requests for Public Defender
• CFY26 budget requests for Circuit Clerk
• CFY26 budget requests for Court Administrator and Law Library

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Emergency Telephone Systems Board will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget. The board will also receive updates on consolidation and Total Response.

• FY2026 Budget
• Consolidation Update
• Total Response Update
• Review and approval of bill payments

The board approved the monthly financial reports for April‑June 2025. It accepted the April meeting minutes. The FY2026 budget was amended to lower Service Contracts to $180,000, bringing total expenses to $820,600, and the amended budget was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April‑June 2025 financial reports (all members in favor, no opposition)
• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (all members in favor, no opposition)
• Approved amended FY2026 budget with Service Contracts reduced to $180,000, total $820,600 (all members in favor, no opposition)
• Adjourned meeting (all members in favor, no opposition)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. Members will discuss first-read budget requests for fixed assets and service contract funding for CFY26. The County Administrator will also address ARPA funds and new hires.

• Invoice for Raynor Door in the amount of $20,701.00 for the County Clerk's cookson fire stainless steel counter door
• CFY26 budget requests for fixed assets and service contract funding for Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff
• Discussion on steps regarding nuisance properties
• Presentation of the 2024 Annual Sheriff's Report
• Review of ARPA funds and new hires

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve the monthly claim report and budget status reports. Members will receive updates from several county departments and the County Administrator.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Health Department administrator's report and finances
• Veteran's Assistance Commission report
• Mental Health Board report
• Animal Control update from County Administrator

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing budgetary reports and fuel bid results. Members will consider recommendations for a fuel contract and a speed zone ordinance in Mt. Pleasant Township.

• Recommendation to award unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel contract to Gold Star F.S. of Cambridge, IL
• Proposed ordinance for Altered Speed Zones on Prairie Center Road in Mt. Pleasant Township
• Review of Capitalized Fixed Assets & Service Contract for FY '26 for Building and Zoning and Highway Department
• Discussion of new equipment: Batwing Mower
• Cancelled Zoning Hearing for August 21, 2025

County Offices Committee

The committee will review the first read of budget requests for fixed assets and service contract funding for CFY26. Members will also review claim and budget status reports for June and July.

• Approval of June and July claim reports
• CFY26 budget requests for County Clerk
• CFY26 budget requests for Recorder
• CFY26 budget requests for Supervisor of Assessments
• CFY26 budget requests for Information Technology and Regional Office of Education

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County 708 Mental Health Board will meet to discuss agency requests and make allocation determinations. The board will also review minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting.

• Agency request discussion and allocation determinations

The board approved the June meeting minutes. It then approved a funding plan that raises agency allocations by 3% to 6.5% over the prior year, with the motion passing unanimously 4‑0. The next meetings were scheduled for October 7 at the YWCA and November 18 at April House.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agency funding adjustments with 3‑6.5% increases (4‑0)
• Scheduled October 7 meeting at YWCA, 4:00 pm
• Scheduled November 18 meeting at April House, 4:00 pm

Opioid

The board is meeting to review available funding amounts and discuss options for outreach funding. The session is scheduled for July 21, 2025.

• Review of funding amount
• Discussion of outreach-funding options

Landfill Committee

The Landfill Committee will conduct a tour of the Prairie Hill Recycling & Disposal Facility followed by a business meeting. The committee will review reports and projects from WMI and inspection reports from the Health Department.

• Tour of the Landfill
• WMI reports and projects
• Health Department inspection reports

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will meet to discuss a budget recommendation from the County Administrator. The meeting also includes time for public comment and updates from CGH.

• County Administrator budget recommendation

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to conduct routine business and elect officers. The board is scheduled to discuss several unfinished items including a fuel tank issue and a corporate hangar rebid.

• Election of Officers
• Corporate Hangar-Rebid
• Fuel Tank Issue
• 07/25 Project FAA Meeting
• Radio Ranch

The Airport Board approved the consent agenda items with four votes in favor. The board also reappointed its officers—President Monte Van Kooten, Vice President Nick Dirks, Secretary Chris King, and Operations Executive Mike Zolli—with all members in favor. No other items were decided; remaining topics were discussed but left without action.

• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Reappointed officers: Van Kooten President, Dirks Vice President, King Secretary, Zolli Operations Executive (unanimous)

County Board

The County Board will vote on special use permits for a solar farm and a property amendment. The body is also deciding on salaries for the State's Attorney, Sheriff, and Public Defender, as well as several fire district trustee appointments.

• Special Use Permit for a solar farm at 16717 Prairieville Road, Sterling
• Document scanning agreement with HOV Services for $53,024.25
• Proposed salaries: State's Attorney ($219,325.62), Sheriff ($175,460.50), and Public Defender ($197,393.06)
• Luther Road paving contract award to Helm Civil of Freeport, IL
• Approval of a new Animal Control Ordinance

The board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted several resolutions congratulating Morrison High School track athletes for state‑level achievements. It also approved a Special Use Permit in the A‑1 Agricultural District for Prairieville Road Solar, LLC to develop a solar farm at 16717 Prairieville Road, Sterling. All motions were carried.

• Approved June 17, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 07-2025-1 congratulating Levi Milder (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 07-2025-2 congratulating Brady Anderson (second place) (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 07-2025-3 congratulating Brady Anderson (first place 100 m) (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 07-2025-4 congratulating Morrison 4 × 100 m relay team (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 07-2025-5 congratulating Morrison 4 × 200 m relay team (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution congratulating Morrison High School Boys Track Team for State Team title (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 07-2025-7 granting a Special Use Permit for a solar farm at 16717 Prairieville Road (motion carried; Glazier abstained)

Enterprise Zone

The organization will review project and financial reports for the second quarter and the period of December through June FY25. The board will also discuss implementing substitute or proxy representation for absent members.

• Review of projects recorded for 2nd Quarter FY25 and Dec-June FY25
• Review of fees collected for 2nd Quarter FY25 and Dec-June FY25
• Review of Dec-June FY25 Balance of Funds (Check Book Ledger)
• Discussion on implementing substitute/proxy representation for absent board members
• Review of FRED Unemployment Rate

The board approved the appointment of Scott Vandermyde as Chair and Rodney Kleckler as Vice Chair for the 2023‑2027 term. The minutes from October 15 and December 18, 2024 were approved. Administrator reports on projects, finances, and unemployment were approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Scott Vandermyde appointed Chair (collective aye)
• Rodney Kleckler appointed Vice Chair (collective aye)
• October 15 and December 18, 2024 minutes approved (collective aye)
• Administrator project and financial reports approved (collective aye)
• Motion to adjourn carried (collective aye)

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports from court services and the circuit clerk. The committee is considering a motion to set the Public Defender's salary based on state statute.

• Motion to set Public Defender salary at $197,393.06 effective 7/1/25
• Approval of the June claim report
• Discussion of Public Defender Office Structure

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is building the agenda for the July 15 Board meeting and reviewing June claim reports. The body is deciding on several trustee appointments for local fire protection districts and the airport board.

• Appointment of William McCue to Sterling Rural Fire Protection District
• Appointment of Mark Vandersnick to Rock Falls Rural Fire Protection District
• Appointment of Nick Neblung to Fulton Fire Protection District
• Re-appointment of Jeffrey Pessman and Janet Price to Albany Fire Protection District
• Re-appointment of Monte VanKooten to the Airport Board

Labor Management Committee

The Labor Management Committee is meeting in closed session to discuss the Sheriff's Union contract.

• Sheriff's Union contract

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the June claim report and fund balance reports. The body will consider a resolution to convey the County's interest in a specific permanent parcel and approve travel reimbursements.

• Approval of June claim report
• Resolution to execute deed of conveyance for Permanent Parcel Number 11-22-312-002
• June 2025 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $986.44
• Closed session to discuss litigation

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health and Social Services Committee will review the June claim report and budget status. The meeting includes reports from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, and the Mental Health Board.

• Proposed updated Ordinance of Chapter 6 Animals
• Approval of June claim report
• Health Department Administrator's report and Public Health Finances
• Veteran's Assistance Commission reports for March - April 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The body is deciding on salary adjustments for the State's Attorney and Sheriff and a document scanning contract.

• Document scanning agreement with HOV Services for $53,024.25
• State's Attorney salary set at $219,325.62 effective 7/1/25
• Sheriff's salary set at $175,460.50 effective 7/1/25
• MOU regarding funding for 911 Emergency Services
• Approval of the June claim report

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review special use permits for properties in Sterling and Rock Falls. The body will also consider awarding a paving contract for Luther Rd in Tampico Township. Other business includes reviewing landfill reports and waste management leachate use.

• Special Use Permit for a Solar Farm at 16717 Prairieville Road, Sterling
• Special Use Permit amendment at 2001 Melvin Rd, Rock Falls
• Paving award for Luther Rd (Section #24-56000-01-GM) to Helm Civil of Freeport, IL
• Waste Management Leachate Evaporator Use & Methane Gas collection
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims

Mental Health Board

The board will select a new chairperson, secretary, and board members. The meeting includes presentations from 15 agencies regarding their grant requests and service guidelines.

• Election of new chairperson
• Election of new secretary
• Appointment of new board members
• Grant request presentations from 15 agencies including Morrison Community Hospital and YWCA Sauk Valley

The board amended the prior meeting minutes to note Cornerstone Special Care and approved the amended minutes. Members elected Tina Wren as chairperson, Marcia Widolff as vice‑chairperson, and John HoffmillER as secretary. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Amended minutes to include Cornerstone Special Care (carried)
• Approved amended minutes (carried)
• Elected Tina Wren chairperson, Marcia Widolff vice‑chairperson, John HoffmillER secretary (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

County Board

The County Board will consider purchasing four 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes and related equipment for the Sheriff's office. The board will also review a flood variance for a building connector in Rock Falls and a resolution supporting county agriculture.

• Purchase of four 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes for $217,516.80 plus $127,660.80 for equipment installation
• Flood Elevation Variance for a building connector at 1604 Regan Road, Rock Falls
• Contract with Wipfli for years one through three at $69,700, $71,500, and $73,500 respectively
• 2nd Amendment to the Annual Budget Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution of support for Whiteside County Agriculture

The Board approved a two‑dollar amendment to the County Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, increasing total appropriations by $182,000. It also granted a flood‑elevation variance for Door Creek Construction at 1604 Regan Road in Rock Falls. The Board appropriated $153,488 for the County Engineer’s salary and authorized a $76,744 Federal Surface Transportation Program transfer. Additional actions included purchasing four 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for $217,516.80, approving equipment installation costs of $127,660.80, and confirming reappointments to the Fulton Flood Control District and Board of Health.

• Approved amendment to FY2025 budget, increasing appropriations by $182,000 (motion carried)
• Granted Flood Elevation Variance for 1604 Regan Road, Rock Falls (motion carried)
• Appropriated $153,488 for County Engineer salary and authorized $76,744 Federal funds transfer (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of four 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles at $54,379.20 each, total $217,516.80 (motion carried)
• Approved equipment installation cost for the four Tahoe vehicles, $127,660.80 (motion carried)
• Approved mileage and travel reimbursement for Board members, $1,450.82 (all members voted yes)
• Confirmed reappointment of Donald J. Damhoff to Fulton Flood Control District (motion carried)
• Confirmed appointment of Aaqil Khan to Board of Health (motion carried)

Zoning Hearings

The Zoning Hearing Officer will review two petitions regarding land use. The board will hear testimony and evidence for a special use request and an amendment to an existing special use.

• Case # 763: Centurylink request to amend special use at 2001 Melvin Rd, Rock Falls
• Case # 764: Prairieville Road Solar LLC request for solar farm special use at 16717 Prairieville Rd, Sterling

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review routine business and address several unfinished projects. The board is scheduled to discuss facility maintenance and equipment updates.

• Corporate Hangar rebid
• Fuel tank issue
• Ramp and parking lot lights
• Jet fuel pump/meter
• Radio Ranch septic

The board approved the consent agenda items—including the May 15 minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business and economic report—with a 3‑0 vote. The board also authorized up to $3,200 for Sauk Valley Plumbing to repair the Radio Ranch septic system. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (3‑0)
• Authorized up to $3,200 for Radio Ranch septic repair
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Labor Management Committee

The Labor Management Committee will meet in a closed session to discuss the Sheriff's union contract. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Sheriff's union contract

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to build the agenda for the June 17 Board meeting. The body will consider several board appointments and a prevailing wage resolution.

• Re-appointment of Donald J. Damhoff to the Fulton Flood Control District
• Re-appointment of Dr Michael Krueger, DDS to the Board of Health
• Appointment of Aaqil Khan to the Board of Health
• Approval of the May claim report
• Approval of the prevailing wage resolution

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review May claim reports and fund balances. The body is deciding on a second budget amendment for the FY25 Highway fund and an audit bid.

• Approval of the May claim report
• 2nd Amendment to the Annual Budget Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance for FY25 Highway fund
• Audit bid opening and selection
• May 2025 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $1450.82

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports from court services, the public defender, and the circuit clerk. The body is considering a previously tabled motion to transition two part-time employees to full-time positions. Judge Rangel-Kelly will provide a report on the Whiteside County Drug Court program.

• Approval of the May claim report
• Proposal to move two part-time Public Defender employees to full-time
• Report on the Whiteside County Drug Court program

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The body is deciding on the purchase and outfitting of four new vehicles for the Sheriff's office.

• Purchase of four 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes from Karl Automotive Group for $217,516.80
• Installation of equipment for four 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes for $127,660.80
• Approval of the May claim report
• Discussion of ARPA Funds and new hires

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health and Social Services Committee will review the May claim report and receive updates from several county departments. The meeting includes a review of a proposed ordinance update for Chapter 6 Animals.

• Review of Chapter 6 Animals proposed ordinance update
• Approval of May claim report
• Health Department Administrator's report and finances
• Reports from Veteran's Assistance Commission, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will meet to approve the May claim report and review budget status reports. Members will receive updates from several county departments and the County Administrator.

• Approval of the May claim report
• Review of Health Department finances
• Reports from Veteran's Assistance Commission, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens
• Animal Control update from the County Administrator

Public Works Committee

The committee will review reports for building, zoning, and the closed landfill. Members are deciding on a flood variance for a Rock Falls property and a license agreement with the IDNR.

• Flood Variance resolution for 1604 Regan Rd, Rock Falls
• IDNR Hennepin Canal License Agreement for a 5-year term with a $500.00 payment
• Resolution appropriating funds for the County Engineer's FY'25 salary
• Re-Appropriation of Fund 09 Budget FY'25
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to appoint a chairman and review government rules. The body will act on 19 tax exempt applications for various entities, including the cities of Sterling and Rock Falls.

• Tax exempt application for City of Sterling (12 parcels)
• Tax exempt application for City of Rock Falls 11-27-251-008
• Tax exempt application for Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery 11-27-427-006
• Tax exempt application for Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 15-33-301-005
• Tax exempt applications for Erie CUSD #1 and River Bend CUSD #2

The Board appointed Daryl Drennen as chairman and adopted the 2025 Board of Review rules without changes. It approved tax‑exempt status for multiple parcels in Sterling, Rock Falls, Sauk Valley, and several school districts, forwarding each to the Illinois Department of Revenue. All members signed their oaths of office before adjourning.

• Appointed Daryl Drennen as Chairman of the Board of Review
• Approved the 2025 Board of Review Rules (no changes)
• Approved tax‑exempt status for City of Sterling parcel 11-20-428-004 (effective 4/25/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Approved tax‑exempt status for City of Sterling parcel 11-21-310-006 (effective 1/1/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Approved tax‑exempt status for City of Rock Falls parcel 11-27-251-008 (effective 3/3/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Approved tax‑exempt status for Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery parcel 11-27-427-006 (effective 2/28/2025‑12/31/2025)
• Approved tax‑exempt status for Prophetstown‑Lyndon‑Tampico CUSD #3 parcel 15-33-301-005 (effective 3/3/2025‑12/31/2025)
• All Board members signed their oaths of office

County Offices Committee

The committee will review the May claim report and budget status. Members will discuss reports from the County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT, and the Regional Office of Education.

• Approval of the May claim report
• Request for a Flexible/Temporary Deputy Recorder
• 2026 Farmland Certification
• Farmland Public Meeting
• GIS Sales

County Board

The County Board will consider several financial approvals, including senior citizen funding and new equipment for public works. The body is also reviewing medical and dental insurance bids for the 2025-2026 year and the 2024 audit.

• Approval of $286,317 in Senior Citizen funding
• Purchase of a new Shouldering Machine from HTC Enterprises for $49,139.17
• Replacement of the box for Unit #21 from Bonnell Equipment for $35,953.83
• Approval of $90,000 to Sinnissippi Centers for a Peer Recovery Specialist position
• Adoption of a Regulating Solicitor Ordinance

The board adopted an ordinance that changes the county’s group health insurance to a self‑funded model starting July 1 2025. It also approved senior‑citizen funding of $286,317, a $49,139.17 purchase of a new shouldering machine, and a $90,000 grant to Sinnissippi Centers for a peer‑recovery specialist. Additional actions included adopting a solicitor‑regulation ordinance, declaring a 2001 International Truck surplus, and reappointing Sheldon Ebersole to the Milledgeville Fire Protection District.

• Approved amendment to County group health insurance program (self‑funded) – motion carried
• Approved senior‑citizen funding totaling $286,317 – motion carried (Mrs. Pennell abstained)
• Approved purchase of new Shouldering Machine from HTC Enterprises for $49,139.17 – motion carried
• Approved $90,000 grant to Sinnissippi Centers for a peer‑recovery specialist – motion carried
• Approved April 2025 mileage and travel reimbursement for Board members totaling $1,333.36 – motion carried (23 votes yes, 0 no)
• Adopted Ordinance regulating solicitors in unincorporated areas – motion carried
• Declared #39, 2001 International Truck as surplus equipment – motion carried
• Reappointed Sheldon Ebersole to the Milledgeville Fire Protection District – motion carried

County Board

The County Board will consider several financial approvals, including 2025-2026 medical, dental, and vision insurance bids and a 15% employee cost increase. The body will also vote on funding for senior citizens and a peer recovery specialist position.

• Approval of $286,317 in Senior Citizen funding
• Purchase of a new Shouldering Machine from HTC Enterprises for $49,139.17
• Replacement of truck box for Unit #21 from Bonnell Equipment for $35,953.83
• Allocation of $90,000 to Sinnissippi Centers for a Peer Recovery Specialist
• Adoption of a Regulating Solicitor Ordinance

The board adopted two resolutions honoring the Kuelper family and retiring Court Security Officer Alvin “Sonny” Russell. It approved equipment purchases totaling $85,093 and senior‑citizen funding of $286,317. The board also approved a $90,000 grant to Sinnissippi Centers and amended the county’s group health insurance program, changing premiums and authorizing new contracts. Additionally, the board approved travel reimbursement of $1,333.36 for board members.

• Adopted Resolution 05-2025-1 condolence for Esther and James Kuelper – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 05-2025-2 honoring retiring Court Security Officer Alvin “Sonny” Russell – motion carried
• Approved purchase of new Shouldering Machine from HTC Enterprises for $49,139.17 – motion carried
• Approved replacement of box for Unit #21 from Bonnell Equipment for $35,953.83 – motion carried
• Approved Senior Citizen funding totaling $286,317.00 (Mrs. Pennell abstained) – motion carried
• Approved $90,000 grant to Sinnissippi Centers for Peer Recovery Specialist – motion carried
• Approved amendment to County Group Insurance program (INA 2025-4) – motion carried
• Approved mileage and travel reimbursement for board members $1,333.36 (23 yes, 0 no) – motion carried

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business, old business including the Porter Brothers Helicopter Pad, and several unfinished items such as an FAA project meeting, a Corporate Hangar rebid, and a fuel tank issue. New business includes Economic Interest statements. No votes or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Porter Brothers Helicopter Pad - old business
• 07/25 Project FAA Meeting - unfinished business
• Corporate Hangar - Rebid discussion
• Electronic CC Hangar Rent Program - unfinished business
• Fuel Tank Issue - unfinished business

The Airport Board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from April 10 and the April 25 special meeting, with three votes in favor. A motion to add John Stevenson to the Airport Hall of Fame was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, reports) (3-0)
• Approved John Stevenson Hall of Fame nomination (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Hearings

The Zoning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding a single petition. The body will review testimony and evidence concerning a request for a flood variance.

• Case #567: Flood variance request by Door Creek Construction of Illinois, LLC for 1604 Regan Rd, Rock Falls

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will set the agenda for the May 20 board meeting and vote on several action items, including a Comcast franchise agreement and reappointments to fire and review boards. The meeting also includes adoption of resolutions of condolence and retirement, and committee reports.

• Vote on Comcast franchise agreement as presented
• Reappointment of Sheldon Ebersole to Milledgeville Fire Protection District
• Reappointment of Louise Clark and Owen Harrell to Board of Review for 2025-2027
• Resolution of Condolence for Esther Kuelper family
• Resolution of Retirement for Alvin 'Sonny' Russell (16 years service)

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee meets to consider approving the 2024 audit, a $90,000 opioid recovery grant to Sinnissippi Centers, the 2026 Budget Calendar, and an insurance ordinance amendment. They will also review monthly claims, investment and fund balance reports, and approve $1,333.36 in board member mileage and travel reimbursement.

• Board motion to accept the 2024 audit as presented
• Board motion to approve $90,000 to Sinnissippi Centers for a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist for one year
• Committee motion to approve the 2026 Budget Calendar
• Board motion to approve an ordinance amending the County Group Insurance
• Board motion to approve April 2025 mileage and travel reimbursement of $1,333.36 for County Board Members

Wage & Salary Committee

The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will meet to discuss wages for the Court Services Office Manager and the Assistant Public Defender, as well as secretarial positions. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Discuss Court Services Office Manager wage
• Discuss Assistant Public Defender wage and secretarial positions

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will meet to approve monthly claims and hear reports from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library. A key discussion item is the Public Defender Office structure and wages.

• Approve monthly claim and budget status reports
• Presentation of Court Services monthly report
• Discussion of Public Defender Office structure and wages
• Presentation of Circuit Clerk monthly report

Insurance Committee

The Whiteside County Insurance Committee is meeting to discuss and consider renewal of medical and vision insurance plans. The agenda includes public comment and then action on the two renewal items.

• Medical renewal discussion and decision
• Vision renewal discussion and decision

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The body is scheduled to vote on a Regulating Solicitor Ordinance. The County Administrator will also discuss ARPA funds and new hires.

• Vote on Regulating Solicitor Ordinance
• Approval of March and April claim reports
• Discussion of ARPA funds
• Review of new hires

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee will consider a motion to approve the monthly claim report and receive status updates from departments including County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, Information Technology, and Regional Office of Education. The Supervisor of Assessments will present the 2024 final abstract and state multiplier, along with activity reports and a new hire update.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• 2024 final abstract from Supervisor of Assessments
• 2024 final state multiplier
• New hire and education classes in Supervisor of Assessments
• GIS sales update

Airport Board

The Airport Board is holding a special meeting to address unfinished and new business. The board will review bids for corporate hangars and discuss a lobbyist for the 7/25 Project.

• Corporate hangar bids
• Lobbyist for 7/25 Project

The board voted to hire Liz Brown-Reeves of LBR Consulting as a lobbyist, authorizing an initial term contract with a cap of $25,000 and a month‑to‑month extension option. All members voted in favor. The board adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m. after no further business.

• Approved hiring Liz Brown-Reeves of LBR Consulting, contract up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:42 p.m. (unanimous)

Opioid

This meeting of the Whiteside County opioid group will review available funding amounts and discuss outreach funding options. No specific dollar amounts or concrete decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of current opioid funding amount
• Discussion of outreach funding options

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee is meeting to receive reports from Waste Management Inc. (WMI) on operations and projects, and from the Health Department on inspection results. The agenda consists of regular business items with no specific action items or financial details listed.

• Review of WMI reports and projects
• Health Department inspection reports
• County Administrator update
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The Special Service Area No. 1 Committee will hold a meeting with agenda items including public comment, discussion of CGH (CGH Medical Center) matters, and a report from the County Administrator. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025. No specific details on the matters to be discussed are provided in the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Discussion of CGH (CGH Medical Center) matters
• Report from County Administrator
• Next meeting date set for July 21, 2025

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The meeting is largely procedural, including roll call, public comment, review and approval of bill payments, and approval of minutes from the October 2024 meeting. There is also new business, old business, a closed session, and adjournment, but no specific items are detailed in the agenda.

• Review and approval of bill payments
• Approval of minutes from October meeting
• Closed session (purpose not specified in agenda)

The board voted to approve the monthly financial reports for January‑March. They also approved the minutes from the January meeting. After those actions, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved monthly financial reports (motion by Northcutt, seconded by Duffy)
• Approved January meeting minutes (motion by Duffy, seconded by Northcutt)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Duffy, seconded by Northcutt)

Enterprise Zone

The organization will meet to appoint a new EZMO Chair to fulfill a term ending in 2027. The body will also review project and financial reports for the 4th Quarter of FY24 and the period of December through March FY25.

• Appointment of EZMO Chair to fulfill the unexpired term of Wendy Ottens (2023-2027)
• Review of projects recorded for 4th Quarter FY24 and Dec-March FY25
• Review of fees collected for 4th Quarter FY24 and Dec-March FY25
• Review of FY24 and Dec-March FY25 Balance of Funds

The board announced the reappointment of Sally Heffernan for Prophetstown (2024‑2027) and noted other reappointments. The July 16, 2024 minutes were approved, as were the administrator’s financial reports. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Reappointed Sally Heffernan for Prophetstown 2024‑2027 term (announcement)
• Reappointments for Rock Falls, Sterling, and Savanna announced
• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (motion by Diana Merdian, seconded by Rodney Kleckler, carried)
• Approved administrator’s financial reports (motion by Bo Mays, seconded by Robbin Blackert, unanimous verbal vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Heather Sotelo, seconded by Chris King, carried)

Enterprise Zone

The organization will meet to appoint a Chair to fulfill the unexpired 2023-2027 term of Wendy Ottens. The body will also review project and financial reports for the 4th Quarter of FY24 and the period of December through March FY25.

• Appointment of EZMO Chair (term 2023-2027)
• Review of 4th Quarter FY24 and Dec-March FY25 project reports
• Review of 4th Quarter FY24 and Dec-March FY25 fee collections
• Review of FY24 and Dec-March FY25 balance of funds

The Enterprise Zone Management Organization voted to submit an application to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to add .004 square miles to the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone on behalf of the City of Sterling. The motion passed with all members voting aye and one abstention. The meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved motion to submit application for territory addition (all aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

County Board

The County Board will discuss amending the building and zoning fee schedule and increasing monthly user charges for units. The board is also reviewing road resurfacing projects and a new retailer's occupation tax for public safety.

• Proposed increase of minimum user charge to $18.50 per month/unit and $6.40 per hundred cubic feet effective May 1, 2025
• Proposed amendment to Building and Zoning fee schedule, including $725 for rezonings and $60,000 for Wind & Solar Farm SUP up to 5MW AC
• Proposed award for road project #22-00259-00-RS (Prophet Road/McCue Rd/Lefevre Rd)
• Proposed Federal Aid Agreement and funding for Fenton Road resurfacing project #22-00260-00-RS
• Proposed Ordinance for Retailer's Occupation Tax for Public Safety

The County Board approved the March 18 minutes and adopted a condolence resolution for Edward Bartel. It amended the Building & Zoning fee schedule and raised the minimum user charge for Special Service Area #2. The board approved low‑bid contracts for Prophet Road, McCue & LeFevre Roads and funded Fenton Road improvements, and it adopted a 0.5% special county retailers’ occupation tax for public safety. Additional actions included declaring a 2012 Chevy Malibu surplus and approving mileage reimbursements for board members.

• Approved March 18 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution of Condolence for Edward Bartel (motion carried)
• Amended Building & Zoning fee schedule, effective April 15, 2025 (motion carried; Chairman voted no)
• Increased minimum user charge to $18.50 and $6.40 per hundred cubic feet for Special Service Area #2, effective May 1, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved low bid $1,296,210.27 for Prophet Road/McCue & LeFevre Roads, max $1,425,831.30 (motion carried; Glazier abstained)
• Approved Federal Aid Agreement for Fenton Road resurfacing (motion carried)
• Appropriated $850,000 for Fenton Road improvement under Illinois Highway Code (motion carried)
• Adopted Ordinance establishing 0.5% special county retailers’ occupation tax for public safety (motion carried)

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will meet to review minutes from the prior meeting, receive a director's report, and discuss the public safety tax and next steps. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Public Safety Tax and next steps
• Review of 3/17/25 meeting minutes
• Director's report from Stacie McKinzie

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will meet to handle routine consent business and receive a manager's report. Old business includes updates on the 07/25 project, corporate hangar bid process, electronic hangar rent program, and fuel tank issue. New business covers the April 15 county board meeting and hiring a lobbyist.

• Approval of minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and business/economic report
• Corporate hangar bid process has started
• Electronic CC hangar rent program update
• Fuel tank issue discussion
• Whiteside County Board meeting on April 15 and lobbyist hiring

The Airport Board approved the consent agenda items after a motion by Zolli and a second by King, with four votes in the affirmative. The board decided to postpone hiring a lobbyist for the 7/25 project until after the upcoming FAA meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Decided to wait on hiring lobbyist until after FAA meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will meet to build the agenda for the April 15 Board meeting and act on several items. Key action includes a motion to approve an ordinance establishing a Retailers' Occupation Tax for Public Safety. The committee will also consider a resolution of condolence, approve the monthly claim report, and receive updates from county officers and committee chairs.

• Resolution of Condolence for the Edward Bartel family
• Ordinance for Retailers' Occupation Tax for Public Safety
• Approve monthly claim and budget status reports
• Update from Whiteside County Airport
• Committee reports from Public Works, County Offices, Public Safety, Health & Social Services, Judiciary, Finance, and Executive

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will review and vote on monthly claim reports, discuss an audit RFP, and consider two travel reimbursement motions for board members. The reimbursements total $3,073.66 for corrected February 2025 and March 2025 mileage. The committee will also hear updates from the Treasurer on investments and fund balances, and from Public Transportation and Economic Development.

• Motion to approve monthly claim reports
• Discussion of Audit RFP
• Board Motion: Approve corrected February 2025 mileage reimbursement of $1,828.22
• Board Motion: Approve March 2025 mileage reimbursement of $1,245.44
• Treasurer report on temporary investments and fund balance

Lawrence Building Condominium Association

The Lawrence Building Condominium Association will hold its annual meeting to approve minutes from February 2024, the 2024 annual report, income and expense report, and bank statement. The 2025 slate of directors and officers will be presented, and an insurance premium of $1,629 from Cincinnati Insurance Company will be considered. The agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 29, 2024
• Approval of 2024 Annual Report filing
• Review of Condominium Account CY24 income and expense report
• Presentation of 2025 slate of directors (Marty Koster, Paul Cunniff, Amy Robbins, John Booker, Colleen Buckwalter)
• Insurance renewal quote from Cincinnati Insurance Company for $1,629

County Offices Committee

The County Offices Committee will meet to consider approving the monthly claim report and receive updates from reporting departments including County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, Information Technology, and the Regional Office of Education. The meeting includes public comment and a report from the County Administrator.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report (no dollar amount specified)
• Reports from County Clerk, Recorder, Supervisor of Assessments, IT, and Regional Office of Education
• County Administrator's report
• Next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will meet to approve the monthly claim report and receive updates from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library. Discussion items include the Legal Office Manager salary and removing a vehicle from the Court Services fleet. Public comment and other business may occur.

• Approval of the monthly claim report
• Discussion of Legal Office Manager salary
• Proposal to remove a vehicle from Court Services fleet
• Monthly reports from Court Services, Public Defender, Circuit Clerk, Court Administrator, and Law Library

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to approve the monthly claim report and budget status. Members will receive reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The County Administrator will discuss ARPA funds, new hires, and solicitor permits.

• Approval of monthly claim report
• Review of ARPA funds
• Discussion of new hires
• Discussion of solicitor permits

Health and Social Services Committee

The Health and Social Services Committee will hold a regular meeting to review and approve monthly claim reports and budget status. Departments including Health, Veterans, Extension, Mental Health, and Senior Citizens will report. Senior Citizen Grant Presentations are scheduled. The County Administrator will discuss Animal Control.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Health Department Administrator's Report and Public Health Finances
• Senior Citizen Grant Presentations
• County Administrator report on Animal Control

Public Transportation

The Whiteside County Public Transportation body will hold a public hearing. The meeting focuses on the presentation of grant summaries for fiscal year 2026.

• Presentation of FY 2026 grant summaries

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will decide on an ordinance to amend the fee schedule and discuss department updates, including a sewer rate increase for Special Service Area #2. The committee will also review routine business such as budgetary reports and claims, and consider a bid letting resolution for roadwork on Prophet Rd, McCue Rd, and Lefevre Rd.

• Ordinance to amend fee schedule (forwarded to County Board for approval)
• Sewer rate increase: minimum charge to $18.50/month/unit and $6.40 per hundred cubic feet effective May 1, 2025
• Resolution to award bid for roadwork on Prophet Rd, McCue Rd, and Lefevre Rd (Section #22-00259-00-RS)
• Approval of Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims
• Review of Airport Board meeting minutes from February 12, 2025

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County Mental Health 708 Board will meet on March 25, 2025, to read the January 28 minutes, hear public comment, and receive presentations from agencies including a new applicant, April House, and Sinnissippi Centers. The board will also set upcoming meeting dates.

• Reading of January 28, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period
• Agency spotlight: April House (new applicant)
• Agency spotlight: Sinnissippi Centers
• Scheduling of future meetings through November 2025

The 708 Mental Health Board approved the reading and acceptance of the January 28, 2025 minutes. No other actions, approvals, or denials were taken; the meeting featured agency spotlights and announced upcoming meeting dates. The board then adjourned the session at 4:38 p.m.

• Accepted Jan 28, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:38 p.m. (motion passed)

County Board

The County Board will consider several funding allocations, including opioid funds for a recovery home and a new wood chipper. The board is also reviewing a 'Vision Zero' resolution to eliminate road fatalities by 2040 and various grant applications for public transportation.

• Allocation of $130,000 in opioid funds to LSSI for the purchase of a Recovery Home
• Purchase of a new wood chipper for $48,926.84 plus up to $3,000 for an extended warranty
• Approval of the Vision Zero Resolution to eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries by 2040
• Approval of the 2025 Seal Coat Letting award
• Approval of the Erie Township Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Assessor 2025

The Whiteside County Board approved the 2025 Seal Coat Letting, awarding contracts to Porter Brothers Asphalt & Sealing and Helm Civil, and adopted a Vision Zero resolution committing to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on county roads by 2040. The board also approved a $48,926.84 wood chipper purchase, a $130,000 opioid fund allocation for a recovery home, and a budget amendment for dispatcher software.

• Approved 2025 Seal Coat Letting contracts (Porter Brothers, Helm Civil) (motion carried, 3 abstentions)
• Adopted Vision Zero Resolution to eliminate road fatalities by 2040 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of new wood chipper for $48,926.84 plus up to $3,000 warranty (motion carried)
• Approved $130,000 opioid fund allocation to LSSI for Recovery Home purchase (motion carried)
• Approved 1st Amendment to FY2025 Budget, adding $125,000 for ETSB dispatcher software (motion carried)
• Approved Erie Township IGA (motion carried)
• Approved Section 5311 grant application and agreement for FY2026 (motion carried)
• Approved February 2025 mileage reimbursement of $1,836.05 (24-0)

County Board

The Whiteside County Board will consider approval of $130,000 in opioid settlement funds to LSSI for a Recovery Home, award 2025 seal coat contracts to two low bidders, adopt a Vision Zero resolution for roadway safety, and authorize a $48,927 wood chipper purchase plus up to $3,000 warranty. Several committee reports and routine filings are also on the agenda.

• $130,000 opioid fund allocation to LSSI for a Recovery Home
• 2025 Seal Coat letting awarded to Porter Brothers Asphalt and Helm Civil
• Adoption of Vision Zero resolution for traffic safety
• Purchase of a new Vermeer wood chipper for $48,926.84 plus optional $3,000 warranty
• Approval of 2026 Section 5311 grant application and related transit ordinances

The Whiteside County Board approved the 2025 seal coat letting, awarding contracts to Porter Brothers Asphalt & Sealing and Helm Civil, and adopted a Vision Zero resolution committing to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on county roads by 2040. The board also approved a $48,926.84 wood chipper purchase, a $130,000 opioid fund allocation to LSSI for a recovery home, and a budget amendment adding $125,000 for ETSB dispatcher software. All votes passed without recorded opposition, with three members abstaining on the seal coat resolution.

• Approved 2025 Seal Coat Letting, awarding groups to Porter Brothers Asphalt & Sealing and Helm Civil (3 abstentions)
• Adopted Vision Zero Resolution to eliminate road fatalities and serious injuries by 2040
• Approved purchase of new wood chipper for $48,926.84 plus up to $3,000 extended warranty
• Approved $130,000 opioid funds to LSSI for Recovery Home purchase
• Approved 1st Amendment to FY25 Budget adding $125,000 for ETSB dispatcher software
• Approved Section 5311 grant application and agreement for FY2026 public transit
• Approved Public Transportation Applicant Ordinance for IDOT grants
• Approved Downstate Operating Assistance Program grant agreement for FY2025

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will consider several unfinished business items including the 07/25 project, corporate hangar, security camera, fuel truck, electronic CC hangar rent program, and fuel tank issue. New business includes discussion of a lobbyist. The board will also handle routine consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and a business/economic report.

• Unfinished business: 07/25 Project
• Unfinished business: Corporate Hangar
• Unfinished business: Security Camera
• Unfinished business: Fuel Truck
• New business: Lobbyist

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved the consent agenda, including February minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and the business report, with four affirmative votes. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates on the entrance road project, corporate hangar bidding, and the 7/25 runway layout plan.

• Approved consent agenda including February minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and business report (4-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will hear a presentation on municipal electrical aggregation and consider a motion to accept a contract for unincorporated Whiteside County, though contract length and provider are left blank in the agenda. They will also build the agenda for the March 18 board meeting, including committee reports and action items, and approve the monthly claim report.

• Motion to accept a municipal electrical aggregation contract for unincorporated areas (terms blank)
• Agenda building for March 18 board meeting, including committee reports from Public Works, Finance, Public Safety, and others
• Chairman Koster appointments/reappointments
• Approve monthly claim and budget status reports
• Acknowledge Sheriff Employees via standing resolution

Finance Committee

The Whiteside County Finance Committee will consider motions to approve the monthly claim report, resolutions for 2025 Section 5311 and Downstate Operating Assistance grant agreements for public transportation, and February mileage reimbursements for board members. Reports from the Treasurer and Public Transportation departments are also scheduled.

• Motion to approve monthly claim report
• Motion to approve Resolution for 2025 Section 5311 Grant Agreement
• Motion to approve Resolution for 2025 Downstate Operating Assistance Grant Agreement
• Motion to approve $1,434.88 in February 2024 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board Members

Judiciary Committee

The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will meet to approve the monthly claim report and receive monthly updates from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, the Court Administrator, and the Law Library. No major policy decisions or new ordinances are on the agenda.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review and approve monthly claims, hear reports from the Coroner, States Attorney, and Sheriff, and consider a motion to purchase a new K-9, basic training, and equipment for $15,575 from Faus McHenry K9. The Sheriff also notes the retirement of K-9 Copper on March 7, 2025. The County Administrator will discuss ARPA funds and ETSB Dispatch Software.

• Approve monthly claim report
• Coroner monthly report
• States Attorney monthly and annual reports
• Retirement of K-9 Copper on 3/7/25
• Purchase of new K-9, basic training, and equipment for $15,575 from Faus McHenry K9

Wage & Salary Committee

The Wage & Salary Committee is meeting to discuss wages for the State's Attorney Office Manager and Legal Secretary positions. No decisions are on the agenda; only discussion is scheduled.

• Discussion of State's Attorney Office Manager wage
• Discussion of Legal Secretary wage

Health and Social Services Committee

The committee will consider approving the monthly claim report and receive updates from the Health Department, Veterans Assistance, Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens. A discussion on the Senior Citizen Grant Process is also scheduled. No other major decisions are listed; the agenda consists primarily of routine administrative reviews.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Health Department Administrator's Report and Public Health Finances
• Mental Health Board minutes from January 28, 2025
• Senior Citizen Grant Process discussion

County Offices Committee

The Whiteside County Offices Committee will consider approving the monthly claim report, adopting an ordinance to change the Recorder's Predictible Fee Schedule effective March 1, 2025, and approving an intergovernmental agreement with Erie Township. Updates from the Supervisor of Assessments on the Homestead Exemption Project and GIS sales will also be discussed.

• Motion to approve the monthly claim report
• Ordinance to adopt the Predictible Fee Schedule for the Recorder's office
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Erie Township for assessment services
• Homestead Exemption Project update
• GIS sales report

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review will meet to act on multiple applications for property tax exemptions from entities including Sterling Park District, City of Rock Falls, and others. They will also approve or deny homestead applications for 2024 and sign assessment books and final abstract forms to close the 2024 year. Additionally, they will discuss any old or new business.

• Acting on property tax exemption for Sterling Park District (parcels 11-12-376-020, 11-12-451-003, 11-13-100-035, 11-18-402-023, 11-25-200-009)
• Acting on property tax exemption for Tri-County Opportunities Council (11-21-379-001)
• Acting on property tax exemption for City of Rock Falls (multiple parcels including 11-27-154-032, 11-27-302-003, etc.)
• Acting on property tax exemption for First Baptist Church of Como (10-36-153-019)
• Acting on property tax exemption for Morrison Sportsmen's Club (08-18-176-002)

The Whiteside County Board of Review approved 17 property tax exemption applications for various entities including Sterling Park District, City of Rock Falls, and others, forwarding them to the Illinois Department of Revenue for final decision. One application, from Morrison Sportsmen's Club, was denied. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved tax exemption for Sterling Park District parcels 11-12-376-020, 11-12-451-003, 11-13-100-035, 11-18-402-023, 11-25-200-009
• Approved tax exemption for Tri-County Opportunities Council parcel 11-21-379-001
• Approved tax exemption for City of Rock Falls parcels 11-27-154-032, 11-27-302-003, 11-28-309-001, 11-33-256-018, 11-33-306-002, 11-33-307-001, 11-34-201-010
• Approved tax exemption for Erie Township parcel 20-06-430-005
• Approved tax exemption for City of Sterling parcels 11-21-406-017, 11-22-310-003
• Approved tax exemption for First Baptist Church of Como parcel 10-36-153-019
• Denied tax exemption for Morrison Sportsmen's Club parcel 08-18-176-002

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will review meeting minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss the dispatch centers consolidation process and a tax referendum update. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Review of January 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Director's Report by Stacie McKinzie
• Dispatch centers consolidation process discussion led by J. Kilberg
• Tax referendum update and discussion

County Board

The County Board will consider awarding the 2025 County General Letting and approving a new Environmental Health Ordinance. The board will also review retirement resolutions for three employees and a $4,000 legal settlement.

• Resolution and Award for the 2025 County General Letting
• Approval of Environmental Health Ordinance regarding Nuisance, Sewage & Water Supply
• Settlement for Aparicio vs Whiteside County in the amount of $4,000.00
• Purchase of equipment for a 2026 Tandem Dump Truck
• Livestock Loss Ordinance for calendar year 2024, payable in March 2025

The Whiteside County Board approved Ordinance 02-2025-6, granting a special use permit to Prataria Solar, LLC for a 5-megawatt solar facility on Prairie Center Road, Morrison, after a court ordered the county to adopt it. The board also approved several routine items, including road contracts, equipment purchases, retirements, and tax certificate assignments. A $4,000 settlement in Aparicio vs. Whiteside County was approved. All other motions passed without recorded opposition.

• Approved solar special use permit for Prataria Solar (18-5)
• Approved $4,000 settlement in Aparicio vs. Whiteside County
• Approved 2025 General County Letting road contracts (2 abstentions)
• Approved $139,563.38 purchase of Freightliner cab & chassis for 2026 dump truck
• Approved environmental health ordinance amending nuisance, sewage, and water supply codes
• Approved livestock loss reimbursement schedule ($12 per chicken for 2024 claims)
• Approved assignment of mobile home tax sale certificate (Parcel 11-428) for $165
• Approved deed conveyances for tax sale parcels 11-21-310-006 and 11-33-154-008

Public Works Committee

The Whiteside County Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to approve the purchase of equipment for a new 2026 tandem dump truck. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.

• Approval to purchase equipment for a 2026 Tandem Dump Truck

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board is holding a regular meeting to approve routine items such as prior meeting minutes, bills, and accounts receivable. The board will also discuss unfinished business including trail cameras, the 07/25 project, corporate hangar, security camera, fuel truck, electronic hangar rent program, and fuel tank issues. A new business item labeled 'NSF' is on the agenda.

• Unfinished business: trail cameras, 07/25 project, corporate hangar, security camera
• Discussion of fuel truck and fuel tank issues
• Electronic credit card hangar rent program update
• New business item: NSF

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved the consent agenda, including January minutes, itemized bills, accounts receivable, and the business/economic report, with 4 affirmative votes. No public comment was made. The board discussed several ongoing projects, including the runway 7/25 project with Constellation, a corporate hangar estimate of approximately $439,000, and the need to replace underground fuel tanks by 2028, possibly with above-ground tanks. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including January minutes, bills, accounts receivable, and business report (4-0)
• Discussed corporate hangar quote of ~$439,000, not including utilities, pending further research
• Discussed fuel tank replacement by 2028, likely above-ground, with possible grant funding

Executive Committee

The Finance Committee will review monthly claims and budget status reports. The body will consider resolutions to assign mobile home tax sale certificates for three specific parcels and approve travel reimbursements for board members.

• Assignment of mobile home tax sale certificates for parcels 11-428, 11-21-310-006, and 11-33-154-008
• December 2024 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $1338.80
• Review of temporary investment and fund balance reports
• Discussion on the opioid funding process

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review monthly claims and budget status reports. The body will consider resolutions to assign mobile home tax sale certificates for three specific parcels. Members will also discuss opioid funding processes and receive updates from the Treasurer and Economic Development departments.

• Approval of monthly claims reports
• Assignment of mobile home tax sale certificates for parcels 11-428, 11-21-310-006, and 11-33-154-008
• December 2024 board member mileage and travel reimbursement of $1338.80
• Discussion of Opioid Funding Process

Public Safety Committee

The Whiteside County Public Safety Committee will review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports, hear presentations from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff, and consider a request to purchase a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox for $15,432.70 from Sterling Chevrolet for training use. The County Administrator will also provide an update on ARPA funds. The meeting is largely routine with one notable spending request.

• Request to purchase a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox from Sterling Chevrolet for $15,432.70 for training
• Review and approval of monthly claim report
• Presentation of monthly reports from Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff
• Update on ARPA funds from County Administrator
• Staff and office updates from State's Attorney

Judiciary Committee

The Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports from court services, the public defender, and the circuit clerk. The body will discuss changes to probation service fee guidelines and the addition of assistant public defender staff.

• Changes to Probation Service Fee Guidelines
• Assistant Public Defender Staff Addition
• Approval of monthly claim report

Health and Social Services Committee

The Whiteside County Health & Social Services Committee will consider approving the Environmental Health Ordinance and the Livestock Loss Ordinance for calendar year 2024, payable in March 2025. The committee will also review monthly claim and budget status reports, receive updates from reporting departments including the Health Department, Veterans Assistance Commission, University of Illinois Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens, and discuss the senior citizen grant process.

• Motion to approve monthly claim and budget status reports
• Board motion to approve Environmental Health Ordinance as presented
• Review of senior citizen grant process
• Board motion to approve Livestock Loss Ordinance for calendar year 2024, payable in March 2025

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving the Budgetary Status Reports and Township Motor Fuel Tax Claims, review reports from Building & Zoning, Airport Board, Special Service Area #2, and Highway Department (including closed landfill reports), and vote on a resolution and award for the 2025 County General Letting. A zoning hearing is cancelled for February 20, 2025, and the March meeting date will be set.

• Motion to approve 2025 County General Letting resolution and award
• Closed Landfill Reports (leachate & inspection) for December 2024 and January 2025
• Building and Zoning Report for December 2024 and January 2025
• Zoning Hearing cancelled for February 20, 2025
• Approval of Airport Board meeting minutes from October 10, 2023

County Offices Committee

The committee will review monthly claim and budget status reports. Members will discuss staffing changes in the County Clerk and Supervisor of Assessments offices and a proposed agreement with Erie Township.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Erie Township
• Proposal to increase Chief Deputy's hours for the County Clerk
• Homestead Exemption Project and GIS Sales
• Post job opening following the retirement of Chief Deputy Shari Akker
• Approval of the monthly claim report

Mental Health Board

The Whiteside County 708 Mental Health Board will hold a discussion-only meeting. Items include agency spotlights, a review of the operations manual, and talks about a potential tier system and assessments to guide allocation decisions. No votes are scheduled. The next meeting is March 25, 2025.

• Agency spotlights: agencies invited to give presentations under 10 minutes
• Review of operations manual (discussion only)
• Discuss possibility of a tier system for fund allocation
• Discuss assessments to drive allocation determinations

The Whiteside County 708 Board met on January 28, 2025, and approved the secretary's report unanimously (6-0). The board heard a presentation from Winning Wheels on their adult cerebral palsy services and equipment needs, and discussed operational topics such as the board manual, tier systems for agencies, and audit requirements. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the report approval.

• Approved secretary's report (6-0)

Special Service Area No. 1 Committee

The committee will meet on January 27, 2025, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. The agenda includes public comment, discussion of CGH and County Administrator items, and setting the next meeting for April 21, 2025. No specific proposals, votes, or financial details are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST
• Next meeting set for April 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST
• Agenda items: CGH and County Administrator (no details provided)

Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee

The Twin Cities Consolidated PSAP Oversight Committee will discuss the dispatch centers consolidation process and receive updates on a tax referendum, including potential revenue. The director's report and prior meeting minutes will also be reviewed.

• Dispatch Centers Consolidation Process discussion led by A. Robbins and J. Kilberg
• Tax Referendum Update from MABAS Meeting presented by J. Kilberg and J. Booker
• Tax Referendum Potential Revenue presentation by A. Robbins

Landfill Committee

The Whiteside County Landfill Committee is holding a regular meeting with updates from WMI (Waste Management, Inc.) and the Health Department. The agenda includes reports, projects, and inspection findings, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed. The next meeting is set for April 21, 2025.

• WMI reports and project updates
• Health Department inspection reports
• County Administrator comments
• Next meeting scheduled for April 21, 2025

Board of Review

The Whiteside County Board of Review will hold hearings on several property tax assessment appeals and consider applications for property tax exemptions. The meeting includes dockets for GKC Theatres Inc, Jackson-Lincoln Land Trust, John Oelrichs, Linda Koepke, and Paul Ryan. The board will also act on exemption applications for properties including April House and Sterling CUSD 5.

• Hearing docket #47 for GKC Theatres Inc
• Hearings dockets #25-#28 for Jackson-Lincoln Land Trust
• Hearings dockets #8-#9 for John Oelrichs
• Exemption applications for April House (parcels 09-18-266-004 and 09-18-266-005)
• Exemption applications for Sterling CUSD 5 (parcels 11-15-177-001 and 11-15-353-002)

The Whiteside County Board of Review heard multiple property assessment appeals and tax exemption applications. It approved tax exemptions for several properties, including David & Lori Snow, April House, Sterling CUSD 5, and Prophetstown Township, forwarding them to the Illinois Department of Revenue. The board also made decisions on assessment appeals, including no change for several Jackson-Lincoln Land Trust properties and a reduction for GKC Theatres Inc.

• Approved tax exemption for David & Lori Snow (1/1/24-12/31/24), forwarded to IL Dept. of Revenue
• Approved tax exemption for April House (11/26/24-12/31/24), forwarded to IL Dept. of Revenue
• Approved tax exemption for Sterling CUSD 5 (1/1/24-12/31/24), forwarded to IL Dept. of Revenue
• Approved tax exemption for Prophetstown Township (11/4/24-12/31/24), forwarded to IL Dept. of Revenue
• GKC Theatres Inc. appeal: one-year reduction in assessed value (NFL AV $120,549; NFB $129,451; Total $250,000)
• Jackson-Lincoln Land Trust appeals (dockets 25, 26, 27): no change in assessed value
• Jackson-Lincoln Land Trust docket 28: assessed value set at $102,127 due to auction sale
• Richard Maronde III: denied change of property class to farm use

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

The Whiteside County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB) will hold a meeting on January 16, 2025, to review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. New business items include discussion of a Total Response proposal, 2024 911 call totals, the final 2024 budget report, a draft of the State Mandatory Annual Financial Report, and an evaluation of the 911 Coordinator. Old business covers updates on consolidation, the public safety network, and a public safety referendum. A closed session is also scheduled.

• Total Response proposal (new business)
• 2024 911 call totals review
• Final 2024 budget report
• State Mandatory Annual Financial Report (AFR) draft
• 911 Coordinator evaluation

The board approved a proposal from Total Response for new dispatch call-taking software, costing $90,596 initially with annual costs of about $16,762, replacing the current ProQA system. They also added $125,000 to the software budget line to cover the purchase and related fees. Additionally, the board approved financial reports and minutes, and gave the 911 coordinator a 3% raise.

• Approved Total Response software purchase for $90,596 (unanimous)
• Added $125,000 to software budget line item (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial reports for Oct-Dec (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Gave 911 coordinator 3% raise (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Whiteside County Airport Board will meet to discuss unfinished business and new initiatives. The board may authorize CMT to begin preliminary design work for the 07/25 project and discuss an electronic credit card hangar rent program.

• Authorization of CMT for preliminary design work on 07/25 project
• Electronic CC Hangar Rent program
• Jet Fuel Pricing
• Summerdale Road Lots
• Fuel Truck and Security Camera updates

The Whiteside County Airport Board approved the consent agenda, including December minutes and bills, and discussed several operational items. The board declined an offer to purchase Summerdale Road lots for $40,000 and decided to delay authorizing preliminary design work for the 7/25 runway project. No other major decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including December minutes and bills (4-0)
• Declined purchase of Summerdale Road lots for $40,000
• Tabled decision on CMT preliminary design work for 7/25 project
• Decided not to offer jet fuel discount

Opioid

The Whiteside County Board will review current opioid funding amounts, discuss the LSSI Recovery Home, and consider grant options. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; these are discussion items only.

• Review of opioid funding amount
• Discussion on LSSI Recovery Home
• Grant options for opioid programs

Executive Committee

The Whiteside County Executive Committee will discuss litigation in closed session and consider a recommendation for the Prataria case. The main action is a vote to approve a $4,000 settlement for case 2018L19 Aparicio vs Whiteside County.

• Motion to enter closed session under 5ILCS 120/2/c(11) to discuss litigation
• Recommendation for Prataria vs Whiteside County
• Settlement approval for Aparicio vs Whiteside County for $4,000