City of Dixon City Council met Feb. 7.
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 Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, 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
WORK SESSION
Investment Policy Statement
Canceled
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Regular Session Meeting of Monday, January 18, 2022; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, 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 $2,150,083.89 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss thanked the Mayor for stepping in on the WIXN radio interview. Preparing for the budget meetings, kickoff was delayed for a week. CEO program Friday, February 25 Trivia Night, Joint Review Board Meetings for Industrial Park TIF and Fargo Creek TIF, both met qualifications to be a TIF.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – Leda from Al & Leda’s turned 90, wished her a happy birthday. President Ronald Reagan’s birthday was yesterday. Joint Review Board Meeting.
Councilman Considine – None
Councilman Venier – CEO Program, Discover Dixon Publication about our community. Councilman Bishop – None
Councilman Oros – CEO Program a graduate of the program turned her idea into a viable business and she was able to send 150 meals to KSB staff through the meal program.
BOARDS & COMMISSION REPORTS
On File: Building Department Permit Report, Historical Preservation Meeting Minutes & Veterans Memorial Commission Meeting Minutes.
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORD# 3262 – AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE 5, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 5-13-7 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS – FEES)
Mayor Arellano explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Considine moved to approve the amendments to the Title 5, Chapter 13, Section 5-13-7 – Alcoholic Liquor Fees. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3263 – POLICE DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP
Police Chief Howell explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Venier moved to approve the ordinance changing the leadership title change from Lieutenant to Deputy Chief. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3264 – AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE DIXON PRIDE FEST
City Manager Langloss explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Bishop moved to approve the ordinance amending the liquor code in connection with the Dixon Pride Fest 2022. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 2897-22 – AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET - FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Buskohl explained the request. Councilman Oros moved to approve the FY 21/22 budget resolution with respect to the Fire Department. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 2988-22 – TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 2 IN CONNECTION WITH THE REAGAN 5K RUN/WALK
Councilman Considine moved to approve the resolution requesting temporary closure of IL Route 2 from 7am to 11am on July 2, 2022 for the Reagan 5K Run/Walk. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF DIXON 457(b) PLAN
Stricken from the agenda
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN PETITION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT AMENDING SECTION 6-10-3(D) OF THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS
Mayor Arellano explained the process, Building Official Shipman explained the request, and discussion ensued. Councilman Venier moved to authorize Mayor to sign petition for text amendment amending section 6-10-3(d) of the City’s Zoning Regulations. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT AMENDING SECTION 6-10-3(D) OF THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilman Bishop moved to refer petition for text amendment amending section 6-10-3(d) of the City’s Zoning Regulations to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FROM GOODFELLOWS OF LEE COUNTY FOR TEXT AMENDMENT FOR 704 S LINCOLN AVENUE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Oros moved to refer the Petition for text amendment of the City of Dixon Zoning Ordinance to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
PETITION FROM GOODFELLOWS OF LEE COUNTY FOR SPECIAL USE FOR 704 S LINCOLN AVENUE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Mayor Arellano explained for the public watching the procedures of referring petitions to the Plan Commission. Councilman Oros moved to refer the Petition for text amendment of the City of Dixon Zoning Ordinance to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC FOR RE-ZONE FOR 713 JAYDEE AVENUE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Considine moved to refer the Petition for rezone of certain property to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC FOR ZONING VARIANCE FOR 713 JAYDEE AVENUE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Councilman Venier moved to refer the Petition from Habitat for Humanity Inc for Zoning Variance for 713 JayDee Avenue to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FROM HVARRE HOLDINGS LLC FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF WASHINGTON POINT SUBDIVISION TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Bishop moved to refer the petition for approval of Preliminary and Final Plat of Washington Point Subdivision to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FROM HVARRE HOLDINGS LLC FOR ZONING AMENDMENT FOR WASHINGTON PARK SUBDIVISION TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Oros moved to refer the petition for zoning amendment for Washington Point Subdivision to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER FINAL-PLAT OF PRESIDENTIAL PLAZA TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Considine moved to refer the final plat of Presidential Plaza Lot 1 in Water Tower Partners Subdivision to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Bishop moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, February 7, 2022 be adjourned to meet in Special Session on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 3:00pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 6:13pm.
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