Whiteside County

The board discussed financial transactions, including account balances and fuel sales. The manager reported on the operational status of various airport equipment, terminal maintenance, hangar repairs, and airfield improvements. Unfinished business included updates on the 7/25 project, a proposal for a corporate hangar design and location modification, updates on lobbyist activities, and the status of a new truck purchase.

The board meeting agenda focused on various administrative and committee actions, including the adoption of resolutions of condolence, communication regarding a clean air program, and multiple building and zoning action items. Key agenda items included the award of contracts for the 2026 seal coat project, the replacement of above-ground fuel tanks, and an asset management project. Additionally, the board considered the approval of a road salt contract, amendments to the county's travel and reimbursement ordinance, and various committee reports covering public works, county offices, public safety, health and social services, judiciary, and finance matters, including budget revisions and appointment approvals.

The key discussions and actions for this meeting include acting on property tax exemption applications for several parcels, including After Six Women's Center, Second Reformed Church, and Erie Township. The agenda also mandates approving or denying all Homestead Applications for 2025, signing assessment books closing the 2025 Tax Year, signing the 2025 Final Abstract Forms, and signing the Certificate of Errors. Furthermore, the Board will discuss old or new business, specifically related to the Tax Exempt Denial for Timothy J Hnilica parcels, and act on its own motion before adjourning.

The meeting agenda for the Finance Committee includes the review and approval of the monthly claim report. Department reporting sections cover the Treasurer's review of temporary investment and fund balance reports, a Transportation Report from the Senior Center/Emily Hammer, and updates from Economic Development concerning Administrator's Update and ARPA Funds. Committee matters include a discussion regarding the Airport Board. Old business and other business sections are also listed. A motion is anticipated to approve the February 2026 mileage and travel reimbursement for County Board Members.

The Board of Review meeting included acting on applications for property tax exemptions for three parcels (11-33-327-015, 01-21-458-003, and 20-06-430-005), all of which were approved and forwarded to the IDOR. The Board also approved all Homestead Applications for the 2025 tax year. Additional agenda items involved signing assessment books, final abstract forms for the 2025 Tax Year, and signing the Certificate of Errors. Old business included discussions regarding tax exempt denials for Timothy J Hnilica.