City of Dixon City Council met Oct. 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 Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call. Absent: Councilman Venier.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited and the invocation was given by Councilman Oros.
WORK SESSION
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Marshall moved that the minutes of the Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, September 21, 2020, Special Session Council Meetings of Tuesday, September 22, 2020 and Thursday, September 24, 2020; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF TOTAL LABOR AND OUTSIDE CLAIMS
Councilman Oros moved that the Total Labor and Outside Claims in the amount of $415,626.08 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Heckman reported on the street resurfacing project. Civil is in town working, they have doubled up on their crews, are about two weeks behind hope to get caught up and wrap up by late October early November.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – Excited about the CARES Act that broaden the guidelines. He enjoyed the discussion over the last weeks.
Councilman Considine – Bulldog Club of Milwaukee and Chicago were in Dixon over the weekend having a show at the Granny Rose facility. They enjoyed their time and will be coming back next year. He enjoyed the retreats the last few weeks.
Councilman Marshall – None
Councilman Oros – Encouraged the community to support carry out at restaurants and to patron business affected by the new guidelines. Support our community.
Councilman Venier – Absent
BOARD & COMMISSIONS REPORTS
Reports on file: Veterans’ Park Meeting Minutes and Historical Preservation Meeting Minutes.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
Carolyn Sweeney delivered a two-page document to be submitted during public comment. Mayor stated he would have the Clerk scan and send to each Councilman for their review. The note referred to a Facebook post regarding a “Back the Blue” donation.
ORD# 3212 – AUTHORIZING CHANGE OF ZONING PURSUANT TO THE PETITION OF AARON PROPHETER – 703 PALMYRA STREET
Councilman Oros moved to approve the Ordinance authorizing a change of zoning pursuant to the petition of Aaron Propheter – 703 Palmyra Street. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 2822-20 – SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY RESOLUTION
Mayor Arellano explained the request and discussion ensued. Councilman Considine moved to approve the Support Our Community Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH
CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY, INC FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES RELATED TO REHABILITATION FOR RUNWAY 8/26
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Heckman explained the request. Councilman Marshall moved to approve the agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. for construction phase services related to the rehabilitation of runway 8/26. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF REALLOCATING DONATED FUNDS TO THE DIXON HISTORICAL THEATRE FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $16,600
Mayor Arellano explained the request. Councilman Oros moved to approve the reallocating of donated funds to the Dixon Historical Theatre for capital improvements not to exceed $16,600. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FOR SPECIAL USE FOR KREIDER SERVICES
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Discussion ensued. Councilman Marshall moved to refer the petition for “Special Use” for Kreider Services to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS FOR WICKERT PROPERTIES LLC TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Oros moved to refer the petition for approval of preliminary and final plats for Wickert Properties, LLC. to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Considine moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, October 5, 2020 be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Marshall. Voting Yea: Oros, Considine, Marshall, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 5:50pm.
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