City of Dixon City Council met July 15.
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, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano answered Roll Call. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited, invocation was given by Reverend Andy Minch.
RECOGNITIONS
DHS Baseball was recognized for their 4th Place at the IHSA State Championships. Councilman Venier congratulated and introduced the members of the team and coaches. Coach Burgess spoke about their accomplishments as a team and some individuals.
FIRE DEPARTMENT RETIREMENT/APPOINTMENTS
City Manager Langloss thanked Fire Chief Tim Shipman for his 26 years of service to the Dixon City Fire Department, he spoke about his accomplishments and thanked him for his service. Captain Ryan Buskohl spoke about Chief Shipman, his career, and thanked him for his leadership. Chief Shipman said a few words and thanked everyone. Union President Aaron Brown spoke about Chief Shipman and presented him with a ceremonial fire axe.
Chief Shipman introduced Captain Ryan Buskohl, he spoke about his career and his promotion to Fire Chief. Pinning ceremony was held, and then Mayor Arellano gave the Oath of Office. Chief Buskohl was congratulated by the Council.
Chief Buskohl introduced Lieutenant Brian Strock, he spoke about his career and his promotion to Captain. Pinning ceremony was held, and then Mayor Arellano gave the Oath of Office. Captain Brian Strock was congratulated by the Council.
Chief Buskohl introduced Firefighter Sean Wagner, he spoke about his career and his promotion to Lieutenant. Pinning ceremony was held, and then Mayor Arellano gave the Oath of Office. Lieutenant Wagner was congratulated by the Council.
BREAK
For Pictures
**Moved Up**
DEPARTMENT REPORT – PETUNIA FESTIVAL RECAP
Jeff White, President of the Petunia Festival, 1st Vice President Jennifer Bubrick, Chief Howell, and Public Works Director/Asst. City Manager Heckman addressed the Council regarding the Petunia Festival. Petunia Board Members thanked the volunteers, Council and all City Departments. Discussion ensued regarding the volunteers, recap, and police statistics. There will be an August after-action meeting regarding the festival with the Petunia Board.
**Moved Up**
ORD# 3150 – AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE PURSUANT TO THE PETITION OF DIXON PADS SHELTER 203 E EVERETT STREET, DIXON ILLINOIS
Councilman Marshall moved to approve the ordinance for the setback variance for the PADS shelter, located at 203 West Everett. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Dixon PADS representatives spoke to the Council regarding the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
**Moved Up**
ORD# 3151 – AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF LOT 1 & LOT 2 OF COUNTRYSIDE PLAZA AND AUTHORIZING A CHANGE OF ZONING PURSUANT TO THE PETITION OF FIELDSTONE, LTD.
Councilman Oros moved to approve the re-subdivision of lots 1 & 2 of Countryside Plaza and change of zoning of Fieldstone Ltd, pursuant to the petition. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Representative spoke about the request. Mr. Wilson explained what he will be doing with the property after it is approved. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
**Moved Up**
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH FEHR GRAHAM ENGINEERING PERTAINING TO ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request. Councilman Considine moved to approve the agreement with Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental for engineering services related to the Safe Routes to School Project. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
WORK SESSION
City Attorney LeSage gave an overview to the Council about the legalization of cannabis, Public Act 101-0027, that will be in effect January 1, 2020. He spoke about how it will affect municipalities, regulations of cannabis, and more information to come in the future. Discussion ensued.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Considine moved that the minutes of the Regular and Executive Session Council Meeting of Monday, July 1, 2019; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF TOTAL LABOR AND OUTSIDE CLAIMS
Councilman Venier moved that the Total Labor & Outside Claims in the amount of $315,300.42 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF YEAR TO DATE FINANCIALS
Councilman Marshall moved that the year-to-date Financial Summary through May 2019 and April 2019 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss mentioned that the Build Grant (ITEP, Viaduct Point, and Pedestrian Trails) has been submitted. Administrative Hearing program will go live in October or November, still need to approve a hearing officer and have a vote to be approved by the Council. Chief Buskohl is working on a management action plan for raising the ambulance rate. He is looking for more grant opportunities for the City. Asked the Council who would be interested in attending the IML Conference, get with the Clerk so she can make the arrangements.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilman Considine – He would like to know more about the road repair plan for the city, the citizens need to know we are working on this all the time.
Councilman Marshall – Commented about the heat. He congratulated the Ladies Lincoln Highway for the 2nd place win.
Councilman Oros –She did a presentation on July 11th on conflict resolution at the Bright Beginnings 4th Graders Summer Program, she shared a couple requests from students that they would like to see from the City. She asked what the procedures will be with the Mayors absents. -It will be addressed the next meeting.
Councilman Venier – He received an invitation to a celebration, asked procedure on who would be attending these while the Mayor is gone. Congratulated the Humphrey family on Timber Creek’s Grand Opening, hope local support can help keep moving it forward.
Mayor Arellano – Spoke about the Fly-In Breakfast at the Airport on July 20th from 7-11am. Arby’s ribbon cutting will be tomorrow at 9:30am then they will be open for business. There will be a liquor license hearing next week. He would like to move forward on a hotel study that was looked into years ago, if he has interests he will bring before the Council.
BOARD & COMMISSIONS REPORTS
Reports on file: Airport Board Minutes and June Building Reports.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORD# 3152 – AUTHORIZING SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DIXON
(2014 CHEVY TAHOE)
Councilman Oros moved to approve the City Manager to sell the 2014 Chevy Tahoe via internet auction service. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
PLACE ON FILE THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE UNION CONTRACT
Councilman Considine moved that the Fraternal Order of Police Union Contract for the City of Dixon Sergeant & Patrolman be placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF AN OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN AGREEMENT WITH STRAND AND ASSOCIATES
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman and Water Manager Huyett explained the request to the Council and discussion ensued. Councilman Venier moved to approve the City Manager to enter into an Operations and Maintenance Plan Agreement with Strand and Associates. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A 2020 GMC 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK
Councilman Marshall moved to approve the purchase of a 2020 GMC Sierra truck from Ken Nelson for $33,288.00. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request and discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
WAIVING OF THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE WELL #10 REHABILITATION
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request of the next four agenda items to the Council and discussion ensued. Councilman Oros moved to waive the bidding process for the removal and inspection of Well #10. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Attorney LeSage made note that to waive the bidding process it needs to pass with a 2/3rds vote. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL TO PERFORM PHASE ONE OF THE REHABILITATION OF WELL #10
Councilman Considine moved to authorize Layne Christensen to perform Phase One repairs to Well #10. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
WAIVING OF THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE WELL #6 REHABILITATION
Councilman Venier moved to waive the bidding process for the removal and inspection of Well #6. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL TO PERFORM PHASE ONE OF THE REHABILITATION OF WELL #6
Councilman Marshall moved to authorize Layne Christensen to perform Phase One repairs to Well #6. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH CRAWFORD, MURPHY, & TILLY, INC. RELATING TO A PERIMETER FENCE AT THE AIRPORT
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request to the Council and discussion ensued. Councilman Oros moved to approve the agreement with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly Inc. for design and special services related to the installation of a perimeter fence at the Dixon Municipal Airport. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
NOTE
Mayor noted that there is a local citizen who may be talking to each Council Member regarding a liquor license. Discussion ensued.
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Venier moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, July 15, 2019, be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 5:30 pm in the beautiful Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Marshall, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10pm.
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