July 7 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  Note the day change.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of May 5, 2015, minutes

Veteran’s Designation on DL/ID Cards

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, that beginning Wednesday, July 1, U. S. military veterans will be able to get an updated Driver’s License/ID card with the word “VETERAN” displayed, under the signature on the front of the card. Public Act 97-0739, which was

Notice of City Tree Clean Up

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported that crews are working diligently to assist residents with their tree debris pick-up.  For this to occur, Morrison, IL, residents must cut tree debris to a manageable size and place it at the curb, no later than Monday, June 29, 2015.  After Tuesday, June 30,

June 25 Morrison Park Board Agenda

Morrison Park Board will meet Thursday, June 25, 2015, at the Kelly Park pavilion, High Street, Morrison, IL, at 7:00 p.m.  In case of rain, the meeting will be at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, in the lower-level Conference Room.    I.   Call to Order  II.   Roll Call/Attendance  

June 8 City Council Report

On Monday, June 8, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 6:58 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, Dave Helms, Vernon Tervelt,

This Week in Springfield, IL

Following is State legislative information from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. In Springfield, IL, both chambers convened on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, per their plan to meet once-a-week while there is no State Budget. The Senate convened a Committee of the Whole to discuss the impact of a property tax

June 22 City Council Agenda

On Monday, June 22, 2015, 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

June 22 Public Hearing Agenda

Morrison City Council will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments about the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, on Monday, June 22, 2015, at 6:45 p.m.  It takes place prior to the 7:00 City Council Meeting,

Sign Up for Citizen Alert Notification System

The City of Morrison, IL, is working to keep residents, staff, and emergency personnel safe and informed, by using with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements.  The City partnered with Everbridge, worldwide leader in unified critical communications.  The City of Morrison will begin using Everbridge’s Citizen Alerts

Railroad Crossing News

Thursday morning, June 18, 2015, City of Morrison personnel received this message.  “Jason East from Union Pacific just called to inform us that they have had a breakdown on a piece of machinery that “no one in the world makes the part for.”  They are going to have to fabricate

Rain Delays Railroad Crossing Closures

Due to rainy weather, changes have slowed the Union Pacific Rail Road track replacement schedule.  “Cherry Street will be open at all times.”  The crossing closures will be for three days, opening on the evening of the third day.  June 15, Jackson Street is closed. Updates will come for Genesee

Sales Tax Changes for Retailers and Service Providers

City of Morrison, IL, Administrator Barry Dykhuizen supplied this Public Notice. Attached is a, Illinois Department of Revenue Bulletin regarding new Sales Taxes, which become effective Wednesday, July 1, 2015. The Department of Revenue sent either a hard copy letter or an email to retailers reminding them of the change.

Union Pacific to Close Train Crossings

Union Pacific Railroad has notified the City of Morrison that the railroad crossings at Jackson, Cherry, Genesee, and Orange Streets will be closed either this Friday, June 12, or Saturday, June 13, 2015, for three days, while UP Railroad replaces the north track.  UP Railroad will have flaggers a day

May 26 City Council Report

On Monday, May 26, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 6:58 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, and adjourned at 8:12.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly,

City of Morrison Annual Report

Click here to read the complete Annual Report, composed by City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, “This report summarizes activities of the City of Morrison[, IL,] throughout Fiscal Year 2015–Thursday, May 1, 2014 through Thursday, April 30, 2015.” “Every year vast numbers of residents work together to make Morrison a desirable place