City of Dixon City Council met Feb. 4.
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 Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano answered Roll Call. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited, invocation was given by Reverend Blaine Miner, Dixon Church of Brethren.
--Moved up from Council Reports--
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Arellano welcomed the Girl Scouts group to the meeting and read the Proclamation that proclaims March 10-16, 2019 as Girl Scouts Week. He also mentioned that he will be presenting a Proclamation at St. Anne’s School on Friday for their Catholic Schools Week which was January 28 through February 3, 2019. He was unable to present it that week due to the inclement weather that had closed the schools.
BRIEF RECESS
Mayor gave a brief recess for the scout members to take pictures and exit the meeting.
WORK SESSION NONE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Marshall moved that the minutes of the Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, January 7, 2019, be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Marx. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF TOTAL LABOR AND OUTSIDE CLAIMS
Councilman Marx moved that the total labor and outside claims in the amount of $418,390.42 and $3,056,765.26 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Councilman Considine moved that the year-to-date Financial Summary through December 2018 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works Director/Asst. City Manager Heckman thanked the Public Works, and the Police and Fire departments for their efforts and coordination through the departments dealing with the inclement weather this past week.
Mayor asked about the heating situation at the Public Safety Building. Chief Shipman stated that the boiler’s had flame failures. With the extreme cold the gas usage is too high and it fails. They were able to get them working again.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss echoed his gratitude to the departments, the crews did a phenomenal job. Downtown parking, he is having a car count this week in the lots and on downtown streets for analysis. Discussion ensued. Budget workshop meetings are going to be scheduled for the opposite Mondays of the Council meetings. There will be an Executive Session meeting on Wednesday to discuss collective bargaining. He has received donations for the Splash Pad, one was for $5,000; total raised so far is around $25,000 to $35,000. Officer Dallas was awarded the Officer of the Year Award. Officer Dallas will be Representative Kinzinger’s guest at the State of the Union Address tomorrow night.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Josie Whaley requested to speak, Mayor Arellano agreed to take public comment at this time. She voiced concern regarding handicapped parking in the downtown and their placement. Wheelchair accessibility with the snow being too deep in the downtown.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – He has gotten comments from the public on the snow on public sidewalks, he has had conversations with the Public Works Director regarding the issues. He had his first meeting with the IML Legislation they are focusing on Public Safety pension reform, recreational marijuana and how to handle if legalized, minimum wage adjustments, and adjusted tax assessments. He will be attending the Best of Dixon awards this Friday. Went through a follow-up on sale tax comparisons. Enforcement of codes and options from the Municipal Administration Judaification Court. The trade unions expo will be in mid-February in Rockford.
Councilman Considine – Wonderful team work with the snow removal, lucky to have such dedicated people; appreciated.
Councilman Marshall – Fantastic job by the public works. Asked when Chamber Mainstreet will be presenting again, requested they be at a budget workshops to give a presentation to the Council.
Councilman Marx – Praised the public works department, their work and consistency are appreciated. The public schools hosted their own wrestling regionals this past weekend and won! The request to the Hospital Board for letter of support for I-88 signage was approved.
Councilman Venier – February is Black History Month, he met with Pastor Michael Cole to recognize community members at the next Council Meeting. Members that came to mind were: Ike Mercer, Isaiah Roby and Benny Boyd. Spoke about an article in the “Reader’s Voice” section from Lyle Wooyatt, stating that the centennial of the dedication of the Dixon arch is June 11, 2019. He recommended having a simple ceremony to mark a rededication to the principles set forth in 1919. We should do something to celebrate with the National Guard and veterans, etc. He also reiterated that pictures of the arch in the media and public should be with the flag on it.
BOARD & COMMISSIONS REPORTS Building Department Reports
--Venier requested to move up the petition request--
REFER PETITION FOR VARIANCE FOR GEORGE AN JOSIE WHALEY OF 605 MARCLARE STREET TO THE
ZOINING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR VARIANCE.
Attorney LeSage explained the process of the zoning variance, that the first step is to just refer the petition, then a recommendation will come back to the Council for consideration. Councilman Venier moved to refer the Petition for Variance for George and Josie Whaley of 605 Marclare Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals for variance. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
ORD# 3122 – AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DIXON (2005 DODGE RAM)
Councilman Marshall moved to approve the disposal ordinance for the 2005 Dodge Ram, plow and dump box. Seconded by Councilman Marx. Public Works Director Heckman and Public Works Manager Phillips explained the reasons for the sale. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RES #2653-19 – TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 2 IN CONNECTION WITH THE REAGAN 5K RUN/WALK
Councilman Marx moved to approve the Resolution for the temporary road closure of Illinois Route 2 in connection with the Reagan 5K Run/Walk. Seconded by Marshall. Discussion ensued regarding just Illinois route is being requested due to the closure needing to be approved by Illinois Department of Transportation. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RES #2654-19 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018-2019 BUDGET (AIRPORT)
Councilman Considine moved to approve the resolution amending the FY19 budget with respect to the Airport Operating Supplies and Contractual line items. Public Works Director Heckman went through the budget movements. Questioned if it was from capital; not from capital. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RES #2655-19 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018-2019 BUDGET (STREETS)
Councilman Venier moved to approve the resolution amending the FY19 budget with respect to the Street Department Maintenance and Repairs and Fuel & Oil line items. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Public Works Director Heckman went through the budget request. Questioned if it was from capital; not from capital and what spending on. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RES #2656-19 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2018-2019 BUDGET (2015 GMC CANYON)
Councilman Marshall moved to approve the resolution amending the FY19 budget with respect to the 2015 GMC Canyon. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Public Works Director Heckman explained the request. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO DISPOSAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, LEE COUNTY LANDFILL, INC., ALLIED WASTE TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES OF ILLINOIS, INC.
Public Works Director Heckman explained the amendment. Attorney LeSage stated that we are formalizing our current policy. Councilman Marx moved to approve the first amendment between the City, Lee County Landfill., Allied Waste Transportation Inc., and Allied Waste Industries of Illinois Inc. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
PURCHASE MICROSOFT OFFICE 2019 PROFESSIONAL PLUS SUITE
IT Manager Philhower explained the request regarding security, older versions, and Illinois government rates. Councilman Considine moved to approve the purchase of Microsoft Office 2019 Processional Plus Suite from CDW-G under the Illinois Contract. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
ENGINEERING AGREMENT FOR DESIGN AND SPECIAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND CRAWFORD, MURPHY, & TILLY, INC.
Public Works Director Heckman explained the request. Discussion ensued regarding this as phase 2 of the lighting project. Councilman Venier moved to approve the agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. for design and special services connection with the rehabilitation of the electrical circuit for Runway 12-30. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Marshall moved that the Council Meeting of Monday, February 4, 2019 meet in Executive Session to discuss purchase of sale of real property by the City pursuant to Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RECONVENE MEETING
Councilman Marx moved that Regular Council Meeting of Monday, February 4, 2019 reconvene into Open Session. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION
Discussion ensued regarding the Nicor property and their plan to demolish the back building, and the flood plain in that area. The property is not for sale.
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Considine moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, February 4, 2019, be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Marx, Venier, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:48pm.
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