August 13 City Council Report

On Monday, August 13, 2018, the City Council Meeting convened at 7:04 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Attending were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Police Chief Brian Melton; Aldermen Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Kenneth Mahaffey, Vernon

August 13 City Council Agenda

The Monday, August 13, 2018, City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I.      CALL TO ORDER II.     ROLL CALL III.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.   PUBLIC COMMENT V.   REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS VI.  

August 9 Whiteside County Public Works Committee Agenda

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 9, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 E. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROUTINE BUSINESS     1.  Approval of Reports and Claims Budgetary Status Reports Township Motor Fuel

Costa Rica Trade Opportunity for Whiteside Region Businesses

In July 2018, the Whiteside County Economic Development Department received a very interesting invitation for the region’s businesses involved in international trade.  It was extended by Jose Murillo, the Consul General of Costa Rica in Chicago, IL, to companies involved in agribusiness, food processing and distribution, and specialized/advanced manufacturing.  Such

Bustos’ Gold Star Family Bill Passes House

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos took to the House floor to speak on the Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act, which passed with bipartisan support. Congresswoman Bustos introduced this bill with Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH.)  It allows surviving military spouses to break their leases without penalty,

National Minority Donor Awareness Week August 1-7

Held on the plaza of the James R. Thompson Center, Secretary of State Jesse White hosted a National Minority Donor Awareness Week event, “Wave Away the Waiting,” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities.  White was joined by donor recipients and families.  National Minority Donor Awareness Week is Wednesday, August

August 27 MHPC Agenda

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. I.      Call to Order II.     Roll Call/Attendance III.    Approval of June

July 23 City Council Report

On Monday, July 23, 2018, the City Council Meeting convened at 7:05 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Five officials were absent, leaving Mayor pro tem Mick Welding; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag; Police Chief Brian Melton; Aldermen Arlyn Deets, Dale

July 23 City Council Agenda

The Monday, July 23, 2018, City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I.      CALL TO ORDER II.     ROLL CALL III.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.   PUBLIC COMMENT V.    BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS Parks

Whiteside County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Whiteside County Health Department confirmed that mosquitoes collected in Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, during the second week of July 2018, tested positive for West Nile Virus. WCHD Environmental Health Director Gene Johnston stated, “This discovery is the earliest on record for mosquito pools in Whiteside County, since the West

July 17 Park & Rec Advisory Board Agenda

Morrison Park & Rec Advisory Board  will meet on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Morrison City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the Lower Level Boards and Commissions Room.  The meeting beings at 7:00 p.m. The Agenda  follows. 1) Call to Order 2) Roll Call/Attendance 3) Public Comment

McCombie Erie Office Hours July 18

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71) will be hosting traveling office hours in Erie, IL, on Wednesday, July 18, 2018.   She will be available at the Erie Village Hall, 901 8th Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you live in the area and have concerns, suggestions, or problems related to

2018 Mid-Year City Update

This report was submitted by City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen on Friday, July 6, 2018.> As we pass the Fourth of July, we are reminded how fast time takes us through the cycle of a year:  youth baseball and softball starts to near the finish line; signs appear for the Whiteside

U. S. 30 Road Works Begins July 9

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that–weather permitting–pavement patching on U. S. 30 from Hillandale Court to Bartlet Street in Morrison, IL, will begin on Monday, July 9, 2018.  G. M. Sipes Construction, Inc. will be installing concrete patches with new curb and gutter, on the $532,832 project to improve

June ?? Agenda: Parks and Rec Board

The Morrison Parks and Recreation Board will meet on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Morrison Sports Complex Lion’s Pavilion, 315 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Approve Minutes Summer Extravaganza Update Adjournment