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City of Dixon City Council met Jan. 3

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City of Dixon City Council met Jan. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arellano at 5:30pm.  

ROLL CALL 

Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call. 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION 

The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Councilman Venier. 

VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT 

None 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Regular Session Meeting of Monday,  December 20, 2021; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting  Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, Venier, 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 $302,514.31 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

None 

CITY MANAGER REPORT 

None

COUNCIL REPORTS 

Mayor Arellano – Thinking of City Manager Langloss family as they are going through sickness.  COVID – 23 inpatients, over 1/4 full. 

Councilman Venier – Happy New Year. 

Councilman Considine – Happy New Year, condolences to Josie Whaley’s family regarding the  death of a family member; serves on the Plan Commission. 

Councilman Bishop – None 

Councilman Oros – Thanked everyone who generously donated to help feed the staff at KSB,  raised over $6,000 in less than two weeks. Were able to offer day and night shift meals for two  days. Thanked Chamber Mainstreet and all restaurants who helped and donated to help stretch  the dollars. Proud of this town. 

VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT 

None 

ORD# 3259 – FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING  WITH RESPECT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT ELIGIBILITY  STUDY, AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE  

FARGO CREEK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 

Councilman Considine moved to approve the Ordinance Fixing a Time and Place for a Public  Hearing with Respect to the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study, and  Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Fargo Creek Redevelopment Project Area. Seconded by  Councilman Venier. Attorney LeSage explained the request for this and the next request,  discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor  Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried 

ORD# 3260 – FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING  WITH RESPECT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT ELIGIBILITY  STUDY, AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE  

INDUSTRIAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 

Councilman Venier moved to approve the Ordinance Fixing a Time and Place for a Public  Hearing with Respect to the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study, and  Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Industrial Park Redevelopment Project Area. Seconded  by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor  Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

REFER PETITION TO THE PLAN COMMISSION FOR SPECIAL USE  FOR A DWELLING GROUP AT 403 E FELLOWS STREET 

Councilman Bishop moved refer petition to the Plan Commission for Special Use for a dwelling  group at 403 E. Fellows. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop,  Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried 

ADJOURMENT 

Councilman Oros moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, January 3, 2022 be  adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 5:30pm in the Council  Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop,  Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried 

The meeting adjourned at 5:49pm. 

https://www.dixongov.com/index.php?option=com_docman&view=download&alias=3055-01-03-22-council-meeting-minutes&Itemid=1086

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