City of Dixon City Council met Nov. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arellano at 5:30pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano answered Roll Call. Absent: Venier. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited, Reverend Wayne Epps, Calvary Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
OFFICER OATH OF OFFICE
Police Chief Steven C. Howell, Jr. gave a background on Officer Matthew Coffey, Jr. Mayor Arellano cited the oath with Officer Coffey. A small break was given for Officer Coffey to say a few words and have pictures taken.
WORK SESSION None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Marx moved that the minutes of the Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, October 15, 2018 and regular minutes of the Special Session Council Meeting of Wednesday, October 31, 2018, be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF TOTAL LABOR AND OUTSIDE CLAIMS
Councilman Marx moved that the total labor and outside claims in the amount of $1,761,697.97 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Councilman Considine moved that the year-to-date Financial Summary through September 2018 be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Marx. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Waste Water Manager Josh McNitt gave an update to the council the progress of the cleaning of the sewer lines, over 80 miles of sewer, how the process works and after the clean out they will be looking to purchase a sewer camera to pinpoint any problem areas. Hampton lift station is coming along, it has been delayed with the high river levels.
Building Department Manager Paul Shiaras gave an update to the council regarding the animal situation on Nachusa. An animal investigator was consulted, and there really isn’t a space requirement other than adequate space. The owner has installed the small animal shed, but he is still in violation to the 20feet from any dwelling. The consensus of the council was to enforce the existing code ordinance. He also let the council know the history of the property on Anchor Road with regards to annexing the property. The consensus was to move forward with the annexation process.
The Mayor took this time to talk about the Solar Energy System Ordinance. There is another company looking to put solar fields in the City Limits. Discussion ensued. Consensus was to have staff work on an ordinance.
At 6:20pm, Councilman Marshall stepped out of the meeting. At 6:21pm, Councilman Marshall returned to the meeting.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss spoke about the Safe Routes to School Grant, the Build Grant, No Shave November that the officers are participating in, and he is almost done with the pension report and that he will have 1 on 1 conversations with the council about it.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – spoke about his recent military duty, election day, ribbon cuttings at new businesses, and Dixon Historical Preservation Committee.
Councilman Considine – spoke about voting.
Councilman Marshall – spoke about Councilman Venier’s trip, Boards and Commissions, and voting.
Councilman Marx – spoke about the graduation at Lee County Veteran’s Court. Councilman Venier – none.
BOARD & COMMISSIONS REPORTS Airport Meeting Minutes
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT None
ORD# 3114 AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 8 AND 9 OF THE DIXON CITY CODE
Public Works Director/Asst. City Manager Matt Heckman presented the ordinance and the changes it entails. Councilman Marshall moved to approve the ordinance correcting typos and omissions from Ordinance #3110 Regulating Waterworks and Sewer and Drains system. Seconded by Councilman Marx. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
ORD# 3115 AMENDING THE ANTI-HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY WITHIN ARTICLE IX
OF THE CITY OF DIXON EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
This was a change from the General Assembly. Councilman Marx moved to approve the ordinance amending the Anti-Harassment and Sexual Harassment policy. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
ORD# 3116 – AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DIXON (2004-Chevy Impalas –Two)
Councilman Considine moved to authorize the sale of certain personal property owned by the City of Dixon two 2004 Chevy Impalas. Seconded by Councilman Marx. Voting Yea:
Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
RES# 2642-18 -- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPPORT OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM
City Manager Langloss stated that this doesn’t specify a project, it is to show our government body’s support in general for the grant. Councilman Marshall moved to approve the resolution authorizing the support of the Safe Routes to School Grant Program. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
RES# 2643-18 -- APPOINTMENT OF TOM WADSWORTH TO THE CITY OF DIXON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Mayor spoke regarding this appointment. Councilman Marx moved that the resolution confirming the appointment of Tom Wadsworth to the Dixon Historic Preservation Committee for a term commencing November 5, 2018 and ending October 31, 2022, or until his successor is duly appointed and qualified, be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
REFER THE PETITION FOR SPECIAL USE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Considine moved for the referral of the Petition for Special use from Heartland Beef, Inc. with respect to 1640 S Galena Avenue to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
PLACE THE 2018 TAX LEVY ORDINANCE ON FILE
City Manager Langloss explained the timeline and procedures for the tax levy. Councilman Marshall moved to place the ordinance for the levy of taxes for the corporate purposes of the City of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois for the calendar year 2018 on file. Seconded by Councilman Marx. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Discussion on the Christmas Decorations - The City will be starting to hang the decorations next week.
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Marx moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, November 5, 2018, be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Marshall Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Marx, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Venier. Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:48pm.
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