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

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

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

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

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 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)

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 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 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

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

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)

Mental Health Board

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

Airport Board

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)

Enterprise Zone

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)

County Board

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)

Mental Health Board

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 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)

Airport Board

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)

Board of Review

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 Board

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 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 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)

Airport Board

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)

911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)

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 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 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 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)

Airport Board

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

Mental Health Board

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)