December 6 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 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 November 1, 2016, minutes New Business Tour of

December 6 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 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 November 1, 2016, minutes New Business Request to

December 6 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 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 November 1, 2016, minutes New Business Request to

November 28 City Council Report

On Monday, November 28, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Mayor Everett Pannier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; he called for adjournment at 7:16.  In attendance were City Clerk Melanie

November 28 City Council Agenda

On Monday, November 28, 2016, 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 Reports of City Officers and Department Heads Consent Agenda

November 14 City Council Report

On Monday, November 14, 2016, the City of Morrison Council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Mayor Everett Pannier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., thanking “Morrison Historical Society for hosting the meeting and [providing] all the cookies.”  He called

November 30 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of September 7, 2016 Minutes New Business Bridgeview

Be Thankful for Upgraded, Stable, City Credit Rating

Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen shared recent “good grades” earned by the City, for its improved financial status. “Standard and Poor’s announced this week that they’ve upgraded Morrison’s credit rating two levels.  The bonds per the Bond Authorizing Ordinance at Monday’s[, November 28, 2016, Council] meeting will be rated

Be Wary of Sales Calls from Electrical Suppliers

On Monday, November 21, 2016, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported, “The City of Morrison is once again hearing complaints about aggressive sales calls related to electrical suppliers.  Please be cautious with the information you provide over the phone.  These calls are typically best taken with a healthy dose of skepticism.” “If

License Plate Replacement Program Begins January 2017

Secretary of State Jesse White today announced his office will launch a cost-efficient passenger license plate replacement program beginning in January 2017.  The initiative will replace the oldest Illinois license plates with newly designed plates–at no additional cost to Illinois taxpayers.  B-truck license plate replacement is expected to begin in

November 14 City Council Agenda

Monday, November 14, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Park in back of building; enter via the ramp.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports

November 8 General Election Specimen Ballot

Editor’s note:  There are 46 candidates who deserve to have voters make their preferences known, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.  Elect, reelect, or cast them out of office.  There also is a Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution and a Proposition to agree to or disagree with.  Honor your

Secretary of State Offices Closed for General Election Day

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, November 8, 2016, in observance of General Election Day. All offices and facilities will reopen on Wednesday, November 9. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest Driver Services

Land Use Planning: Sewer Treatment Plant and Waterworks Park

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this press release. I heard the City is selling Waterworks Park.  Is that true? The City Council is evaluating what to do with the ground along W. Winfield Street, generally between Florence and Fairway Drive.  This area was the site of one of the City’s