Thomson Village Board Settles Lawsuit

At a Special Board Meeting at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, board members voted unanimously to settle a lawsuit that originated in 2004.  At that time, the Police Department was dissolved and then quickly reformed, leaving out two part-time officers, who had filed a complaint against the Village

December 12 City Council Agenda

Monday, December 12, 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 Open Public Hearing (All attendees must sign in.)     1. Request for Variance

2017 Notice of Acceptance of Nominations

To all persons of legal voting age, who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District: Beginning on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, nominations will be accepted for the two-year term of the office of Director of the Whiteside County Soil

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