City of Dixon City Council met April 4.
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 Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Reverend Tim Mitchell, First United Methodist.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
PUBLIC HEARING FY2022/2023 BUDGET
Mayor Arellano opened the public hearing at 5:33pm. Request for public comment was asked three times. No public comment. Hearing closed at 5:34pm.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Arellano read the proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Proclaimed April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Dixon.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Regular and Executive Session Meeting of Monday, March 21, 2022, and the Executive Session Meeting of Monday, March 7, 2022; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, 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 $360,502.07 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss reported on the budget status and discussion ensued.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – Founders Day is April 11, 2022 a presentation will be at the Heritage Center. There is an executive session that needs to be followed up on. Dixon Theatre requesting a liquor license, discussion ensued.
Councilman Bishop – None
Councilman Considine – None
Councilman Oros – Next Picture Show Community Art project.
Councilman Venier – Dixon Theatre presenting the Ultimate Heart Tribute band on Friday
BOARDS & COMMISSION REPORTS
On file: Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORD# 3286 – ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT ELIGIBILITY REPORT AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PROJECT FOR THE INDUSTRIAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Councilman Considine moved to approve the ordinance approving the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Report and Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Industrial Park Redevelopment Project Area. Seconded by Councilman Venier. City Attorney LeSage explained this request and the next two requests. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3287 – ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE INDUSTRIAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Councilman Venier moved to approve the ordinance designating the Industrial Park Redevelopment Project Area. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3288 – ORDINANCE ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
Councilman Bishop moved to approve the ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3289 – AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE V, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 5-13-6 (NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSES)
Mayor Arellano explained the request. Councilman Oros moved to approve the ordinance amending the Dixon City Code Title V, Chapter 13, Section 5-13-6 (Number of Liquor License) Seconded by Councilman Venier. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3290 – ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE VI, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 6 10 3(D)
Councilman Oros moved to approve the ordinance amending the Dixon City Code Title VI, Chapter 10, 6-10-3(d). Seconded by Councilman Venier. Building Official Shipman explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3291 – ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF DIXON GATEWAY SUBDIVISION PURSUANT TO THE PETITION OF DIXON LAND GROUP, LLC
Councilman Venier moved to approve the ordinance authorizing approval and acceptance of Preliminary and Final Plat of Dixon Gateway Subdivision Pursuant to the Petition of Dixon Land Group, LLC. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 2997-22 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET – POLICE
Police Chief Howell explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Bishop moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2021-2022 budget with respect to the Police Budget. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 2998-22 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET
TIF LEGAL FEES
Councilman Oros moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2021-2022 budget with respect to the TIF Legal Fees. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Mayor explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 2999-22 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET – STREET
Councilman Considine moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2021-2022 budget with respect to the Street Department. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained this request and the next two requests, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3000-22 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET - CEMETERY
Councilman Considine moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2021-2022 budget with respect to the Cemetery Department. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3001-22 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET – ADMINISTRATION
Councilman Venier moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2021-2022 budget with respect to the Administration Budget. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Finance Director Fredericks explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3002-22 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET – WASTWATER
Councilman Oros moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2021-2022 budget with respect to the WasteWater Department. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3003-22 – RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ANCHOR ROAD AS A TRUCK ROUTE
Councilman Considine moved to approve the resolution designating Anchor Road as a Class II Truck Route. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3004-22 – RESOLUTION LISTING SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIXON, ILLINOIS
Mayor Arellano explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Venier moved to approve the resolution listing the scheduled City of Dixon Council Meetings beginning May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2023 be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER THE PETITION FOR TEXT AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF DIXON ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Bishop moved to refer the petition from Gayllord Lott Jr for text amendment of the City of Dixon Zoning Ordinance to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried Note: Met with the petitioner and went through the house.
REFER THE PETITION FOR SPECIAL USE TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Oros moved to refer the petition from Gayllord Lott Jr Trustee for Special Use to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER THE PETITION FOR VARIANCE OF THE CITY OF DIXON ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Councilman Oros moved to refer the petition from Patrick and Meghan King for variance of the City of Dixon Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH BERNARDI SECURITIES, INC. WITH RESPECT TO ISSUANCE AND PLACEMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PORTION OF THE CITY’S UNFUNDED POLICE AND FIRE PENSIONS
Mayor Arellano explained the requests, discussion ensued. Councilman Oros moved to approve the of engagement letter with Bernardi Securities, Inc. with respect to issuance and placement of general obligation bonds for the purpose of funding a portion of the City’s unfunded Police and Fire Pensions. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVE RISK DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH BERNARDI SECURITIES, INC
Councilman Considine moved to approve the Risk Disclosure Agreement with Bernardi Securities, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH ICE MILLER LLP WITH RESPECT TO ISSUANCE AND PLACEMENT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A PORTION OF THE CITY’S UNFUNDED POLICE AND FIRE PENSIONS
Councilman Venier moved to approve the engagement letter with Ice Miller LLP with respect to issuance and placement of general obligation bonds for the purpose of funding a portion of the City’s unfunded Police and Fire Pensions. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH WILLETT HOFMANN & ASSOCIATES FOR MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS OPPORTUNITY ZONE GRANT – GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Councilman Bishop moved to approve the Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Willett Hofmann & Associates for professional services related to the Opportunity Zone Grant – Gateway Development Infrastructure Project. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Bishop moved to that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, April 4, 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 Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RECONVENE
Councilman Oros moved that the Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, April 4, 2022 reconvene into Open Session. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Venier moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, April 4, 2022 be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 7:57pm.
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