March 27 City Council Agenda

Monday, March 27, 2017, the 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. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Park & Recreation Advisory Board Reports

Public Works Department Needs Full-Time Laborer

The City of Morrison is accepting applications for Full-Time Laborer in the Public Works Department.  Applications can be picked-up at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position requires an energetic and enthusiastic individual, who interacts well with people.

16- and 17-Year-Olds May Now Donate Organs

                           Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes House Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the

Sterling Court Facility to Close April 10 to 14

Due to construction, the Eastern Branch Court Facility, located at 101 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL, will be closed from Monday, April 10, through Friday, April 14, 2017. All non-scheduled courthouse business can be addressed at the Morrison, IL, Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street. If you have any questions concerning

April 4 County Highway and Public Works Agenda

Whiteside County Highway and Public Works Department will meet Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., in the Highway Department Building, 18819 E. Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. 1.   Call to order 2.   Routine Business:  (Highway and Landfill)      A.  Monthly Approvals:  Items presented for review from March

March 29 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Whiteside County Planing/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of November 30, 2016, minutes New

IDOT to Discuss Route 30 “No Build” Recommendation

Illinois Department of Transportation representatives will be available to discuss the recent decision not to build a four-lane highway around Morrison, IL.  The public is invited to the City of Morrison Community Room in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

March 13 City Council Agenda

Monday, March 13, 2017, the 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. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Bid Opening, 513 N. Base Street Board and Commission Reports

Spring Road Postings Lifted

The Whiteside County Highway Department announced the lifting of spring road postings for County highways. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings. For information, please contact the Highway Department at 815-772-7651.

School Bus Seat Belt Bill Passes House Committee

Legislation requiring seat belts on school buses in Illinois passed the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.  It now moves to the full House of Representatives.  House Bill 3377 sponsored by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) requires 3-point seat belts on school buses. The National Highway

March 3 Report of Special Council Meeting

The City of Morrison held a Special Council Meeting at noon, on Friday, March 3, 2017, in the Lower Level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Attending were Mayor I.  CALL TO ORDER II.  ROLL CALL III.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.  PUBLIC COMMENT V.  ITEMS

Grove Hill Cemetery Clean-Up April 3-7

The annual Cemetery Clean-up Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL, will occur Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7, 2017. City maintenance staff will remove and dispose of gravesite decorations. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than Sunday, April 2. Decorations may be returned

March 7 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of February 7, 2017, minutes New Business Unfinished Business

China Connects with Whiteside/Northwest Illinois Region

The world’s second largest economy would like to have lunch with some of the Whiteside County/Northwest Illinois Region’s businesses–particularly manufacturers and agribusinesses. Gary Camarano, Whiteside County Economic Development Director explained, “Mr. Hong Lei, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, has accepted our invitation to tour Whiteside/Northwest Illinois and

February 27 City Council Report

On Monday, February 27, 2017, Mayor Everett Pannier called to order the City of Morrison Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag, Public Works Director Gary