Whiteside County public meetings in 2022
7 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Board
The Board granted special use permits for four solar projects in the A-1 Agricultural District. It also approved several highway funding resolutions and a contract for bridge beams. Additionally, the Board appointed a new member and updated meal reimbursement rates.
- Approved special use permits for solar farms at 4900 block Lyndon Road, 18700 block Frog Pond Road, 18900 block Sand Road, and 5100 block Holly Road
- Approved $729,329.25 bid from Valmont Industries for Dixon Ave Bridge beams
- Appropriated $1,387,874.24 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 2023 street and highway maintenance
- Appropriated $128,700.00 for the County Engineer's 2023 salary
- Approved $21,000 for the State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor for term 12/1/22 - 11/30/23
- Approved $11,178.64 in ARPA funding for Board Room update change order
- Appointed Thomas Alex Williams to the County Board, District 3
- Amended Board Rules to increase member meal reimbursements to $50/day in-state and $60/day out-of-state
Airport Board
The Board approved the consent agenda and itemized bills for December 2022. Members discussed whether to use private funds via a land lease or ARPA grants to build a hangar for OSF. The Board also discussed scaling down the annual airshow and researching fuel truck options.
- Approved itemized bills and consent agenda (3-0)
- Removed December 2, 2022 special meeting minutes from consent agenda for later approval
County Board
This is the organizational meeting of the Whiteside County Board. The board will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, adopt proposed board rules, and make appointments to standing, advisory, and special committees. The meeting also includes credential review, oath of office for new members, and setting regular meeting dates for FY23.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Whiteside County Board
- Adoption of proposed County Board rules
- Appointments to standing, advisory, and special committees
- Determination of terms by district drawing
- Setting regular meeting dates for FY23
The County Board held an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and swear in members. The Board conducted a lottery to assign 2-year and 4-year terms to members across three districts and appointed various standing committees.
- Elected Martin Koster as Chairman
- Elected Kurt Glazier as Vice Chairman
- Accepted board member credentials
- Determined board member terms via lottery for Districts 1, 2, and 3
- Appointed members to Public Works, Executive, County Offices, Health & Social Services, Judiciary, Public Safety, and Finance committees
- Tabled adoption of by-laws until the regular December meeting
Airport Board
The board reviewed an $87,850 architectural proposal for a new OSF helicopter hangar and discussed scaling back the 2023 air show. No formal votes were taken on the hangar, air show, or fuel truck bids.
- Tabled decision on McCloud and Associations hangar proposal pending further board discussion
- Discussed scaling back 2023 air show and avoiding conflict with Oshkosh dates
- Reviewed potential bids for a 100LL fuel truck trailer
Airport Board
The Board approved the 2023 meeting dates and a consent agenda including October minutes and bills. Members discussed potential 2023 airshow options and new hangar specifications, scheduling a special meeting for December 2 to resolve these items.
- Approved consent agenda including October 13 minutes and itemized bills (5-0)
- Approved proposed 2023 meeting dates
- Scheduled special board meeting for December 2 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss airshow options
County Board
The agenda consists of procedural items and a Truth and Taxation hearing. No specific decisions or substantive discussions are detailed in the provided text.
The Board adopted the County Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget and an appropriation ordinance, including an aggregate tax levy of $10,720,678. Budgets and levies for Special Service Areas #1 and #2 were also approved. Additionally, the Board authorized a 5% pay increase for non-union employees.
- Approved CFY 2023 Annual Budget and $10,720,678 aggregate tax levy (25-0)
- Approved SSA #1 budget and $1,000,000 levy for emergency ambulance services (25-0)
- Approved SSA #2 annual budget and $25,000 appropriation (25-0)
- Approved $820,000 for Dixon Avenue Bridge Beams under Illinois Highway Code
- Approved $2,299.28 in aid for Covell Road repair in Clyde Township
- Approved 5% pay increase for non-union employees effective December 2022
- Accepted insurance bids from Encova and ICRMT totaling not to exceed $733,868
- Confirmed appointment of Amanda Cook to the Morrison Community Hospital District
County Board
The provided agenda consists of file references for the August 2022 County Board meeting but contains no specific motions, proposals, or discussion items. No substantive actions are listed in the text.