City of Dixon City Council met March 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arellano at 5:31pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call. Absent: Councilman Venier.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Reverend Randy Sizemore, Bethel Evangelical Congregational.
WORK SESSION
457B RETIREMENT PLANS
Finance Director Fredericks explained the work session, Justin Pisellini from The 457 Consulting Group went over the process that was followed, and presented on the change requested. Discussion ensued.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Special Session Meetings of Tuesday, February 15, 2022; Thursday, February 17, 2022; Tuesday, February 22, 2022; Thursday, February 24, 2022, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 and Wednesday, March 2, 2022; and the Regular Session Meeting of Tuesday, February 22, 2022; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, 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 $675,379.47 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
None
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – None
Councilman Venier – Absent
Councilman Considine – None
Councilman Oros – CEO event was awesome, sold out and event went great. Councilman Bishop – None
BOARDS & COMMISSION REPORTS
On File: Building Department Permit Report
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
RES# 2993-22 – AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET – BUILDING & ZONING
Councilman Considine moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 21/22 budget with respect to the Building and Zoning Department. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Building Official Shipman explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 2994-22 – RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE DIXON HISTORICAL THEATRE BOARD
Mayor Arellano explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Bishop moved that Antony Deter be appointed to the Dixon Historic Theatre Group for a term commencing March 16, 2022 and ending March 18, 2025. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT OF THE CITY OF DIXON 457(B) PLAN
Finance Director Fredericks explained the request. Councilman Oros to approve and adopt the Investment Policy Statement for the City of Dixon 457(b) Plan. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MISSIONSQUARE FOR 457(B) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Finance Director Fredericks explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Considine moved to approve the Administrative Services Agreement with MissionSquare for 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH WILLETT HOFMANN AND ASSOCIATES WITH RESPECT TO NORTH GALENA WATERMAIN REHABILITATION
Councilman Oros moved to approve the agreement with Willett Hofmann and Associates, Inc for construction engineering services related to the North Galena Watermain Lining Project. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Water Manager Huyett explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL TO REQUEST FOR FFA APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF ENTITLEMENTS
Councilman Considine moved to approve the transfer of expiring non-primary entitlement funds to another airport to be designated by IDOT. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Bishop moved to that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, March 7, 2022 meet in Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open
Meetings Act. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RECONVENE
Councilman Bishop moved that the Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, March 7, 2022 reconvene into Open Session. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Oros moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, March 7, 2022 be adjourned to meet in Special Session on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 3:00pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 7:02pm.
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