City of Dixon City Council met June 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arellano at 5:35pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Oros, Marshall, Venier and Mayor Arellano answered Roll Call. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited, invocation was given by Reverend Randy Sizemore of Bethel Church.
RECOGNITIONS
Dixon High School Athletic Director Jared Shaner, Assistant Cross-Country Coach Simon Thorpe, Coach Brandon Woodward and Coach Ryan Dietz were here to introduce student athletes and share their recent success stories with the City. Various members of the Boys Cross Country team, Girls and Boys Track, Girls and Boys Swimming, Girls Tennis, and Golf were present.
BRIEF BREAK
A brief break was taken for pictures
PRESENTATION
New Executive Director of the Dixon Chamber and Main Street, Jeremy Englund was here to introduce himself and give a brief overview of what he was working on. He advised that he is working on the future vision and marketing plans. He looks forward to working with the City and sharing updates with the Council.
WORK SESSION
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Marshall moved that the minutes of the Town Meeting of Tuesday, May 28, 2019 and the Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, June 3, 2019; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF TOTAL LABOR AND OUTSIDE CLAIMS
Councilman Oros moved that the total labor and outside claims in the amount of $1,807,757.54 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
**Moved Up**
Ordinance to approve and ratify the execution of agreement for purchase of property at 1217 Palmyra Street, Dixon, IL was discussed briefly but will be moved to the July 1, 2019 meeting. Dave Lahey Chair of the Commission and representatives of the Veterans Memorial Park Commission Members were here to answer any questions and posed for a picture with the Council. It was noted that they were here to gain Council support and they are self sufficient and do not need public funds for this purchase. It was also noted that 14,400 vehicles pass the park each day.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss briefly mentioned three items. The first being that a press release is planned for water wonderland. The opening will be Saturday July 6, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. There will be water slides, bounce house and food. Secondly City Manager mentioned the Build Grant application packet that is in the works. Also, Manager Langloss was pleased with the great response to the Town Hall Listening Session and is planning a July retreat for the Council to discuss the input that was received.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano - mentioned an email the Council received from Good Fellows. Mayor said that he would be stepping down while is gone from some boards and commissions that he sits in on. He asked that the Council consider sitting in on any that may be of interest to them. Lastly Mayor announced that Jimmy Johns was donating 100% of the money collected from 4pm-8pm on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 to the Splash Pad Project.
Councilman Marshall – mentioned that he and Seth Nicklaus had recently taught 8th grade for a day. They got some ideas from the students of things they would like to see and have available to do here in Dixon. Councilman Marshall said that some were very possible ideas. Councilman Marshall advised that he is working on an email to the Council to address the issues at the Riverfront.
Councilman Oros – Congratulations to the Summer Eat Program being put on by United Way of Lee County. This program runs from 6/10-8/16, Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12-12:30 at various locations in town.
Councilman Venier – Wanted to mention and wish good luck to Isaiah Roby who is in the NBA Draft on Thursday. Also, congratulations to the Petunia Festival on their new headquarters.
BOARD & COMMISSIONS REPORTS
Reports on file: Airport, Historic Preservation Commission, Plan Commission and Veteran’s Park minutes.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORD #3144 – AMENDING ORD #2984 AND LEE OGLE ENTERPRISE ZONE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Councilman Venier moved to approve the ordinance amending Ordinance No 2984 and Lee Ogle Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant to the requested project near the City of Rochelle. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Andy Shaw Representing the Lee Ogle Enterprise Zone was here to answer questions. He advised that this is for the Flying J. This will be using 12 acres of the Ezone of the 9600 available. He also noted that Friday is the grand opening of Loves in Rochelle. Mayor noted that he is the Vice Chair of the Lee Ogle Enterprise Zone and will step down while he is away. He invites any of the Council to fill in. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE 5, CHAPTER 4 (TOBACCO REGULATIONS)
Was stricken from the agenda, since the City Attorney was not present to help explain the changes to the ordinance.
ORD# 3145 – SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED (Fire Department Equipment)
Councilman Marshall moved to approve the disposal of the SCBA equipment. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
ORD# 3146 – SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED (Cellular devices)
Councilman Oros moved approve disposal of two devices. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
ORD# 3147 – AUTHORIZATION OF CHANGE OF ZONING – AUTODOC, INC.
Councilman Venier made a motion to approve the zoning ordinance with respect to the petition for Autodoc Inc. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Owner John Setchell was here with his attorney Daniel Kapolnek. They spoke of the plans to expand the business that is a repair shop. They plan to add garage doors and move cars that are being worked on inside. Building Official Shiaras shared information on rules and regulations of zoning B2. Mayor advised of his possible no vote and that it was not any reflection on them or their business. He still had some questions that he wanted to get answered. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier. Voting Nay: Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RES# 2680-19 – AMENDING FY 19/20 BUDGET FIRE PENSION TRANSFER – EV FUND
Councilman Marshall moved to approve the resolution amending the 2019-20 budget with respect to the Emergency Vehicle Fund transfer to the Fire Pension. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Finance Director Becky Fredericks addressed the Council. She advised she had been in discussion with the City Attorney. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RES# 2681-19 – AMENDING FY 19/20 BUDGET UDAG
Councilman Oros made a motion to approve the Resolution amending the 2019-20 budget with respect to the property taxes for 501 and 511 West First Street. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RES# 2682-19 AMENDING FY 19/20 BUDGET AIRPORT
Councilman Venier moved to approve the resolution amending the 2019-20 Budget with respect to the airport property taxes. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH STRAND
Councilman Marshall made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Strand Assoc. in the amount of $17,500. Seconded by Councilman Oros. It was noted that the City recently contracted with Strand for Water loan forgiveness program. Loan Forgiveness is 15% for this Wastewater IEPA Project Plan. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT OF GRANT WRINTING WITH SYNCONN SOLUTIONS
Councilman Oros made a motion to approve the City Manager to enter into a contract with SynConn Solutions regarding grant writing and research on behalf of the City of Dixon. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF $1.4 MILLION TRANSFER TO THE FIRE PENSION
Councilman Venier made a motion to transfer $1 million dollars from the Capital Fund and $450,000 from the Emergency Vehicle Fund to the Fire Pension. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Venier moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, June 17 2019, meet in Executive Session to discuss purchase or sale of real property by the City pursuant to Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
RECONVENE MEETING
Councilman Marshall moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, June 17, 2019 reconvene into Open Session. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Venier moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, June 17, 2019, be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Marshall Voting Yea: Councilman Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:01pm.
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