City of Dixon City Council met May 16.
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 Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call. Councilman Bishop was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Reverend Andy Minch from Sauk Valley Community Church.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Public Hearing was called to order at 5:30 p.m. held at the Council Chambers of the City of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois (the “City”), 121 West 2nd Street, Dixon, Illinois regarding a plan to issue not to exceed $22,750,000 in aggregate principal amount of the City’s Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2022 (the “Bonds”).
Liandro Arellano Jr., Mayor, as Hearing Officer read the following statement:
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This hearing will come to order. Let the record reflect that this is a public hearing being held pursuant to the requirements of Sections 10 and 20 of the Bond Issue Notification Act of the State of Illinois, as amended (the “Act”). Notice of this hearing was published on April 27, 2022, in The Telegraph a newspaper, being a newspaper of general circulation in the City. This is a hearing regarding a plan to issue not to exceed $22,750,000 in aggregate principal amount of the City’s Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2022 (the “Bonds”).
The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to (i) fund a portion of the City’s unfunded police and fire pension liability relating to the police and fire employees, (ii) fund a budget stabilization account and (iii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds.
The Bonds will be issued by the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and shall constitute a general obligation of the City, payable from (i) all collections of the City derived from its levy for police and fire pension purposes and (ii) all collections distributed to the City from Retailer’s Occupation Taxes, Service Occupation Taxes, Use Taxes and Service Use Taxes and (iii) ad valorem taxes of the City for which its full faith and credit have been irrevocably pledged, unlimited as to rate or amount.
5:30 P.M.
This public hearing is required by Sections 10 and 20 of the Act. At the time and place set for the public hearing, residents, taxpayers and other interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their views for or against the proposed plan of financing, the issuance of the Bonds and the purpose of the issuance of the Bonds.
The Hearing Officer asked if there was anyone who wished to submit written comments. The Hearing Officer asked all residents, taxpayers or other interested persons attending the hearing and desiring an opportunity to express their views for or against the proposed Bonds, to please stand so that they may have an opportunity to make those comments or statements. No comments were given.
The Hearing Officer concluded the public hearing regarding a plan to issue not to exceed $22,750,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2022.
Let the Record further reflect this public hearing was concluded at the hour of 5:39 p.m., May 16, 2022.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Oros moved that the minutes of the Regular Session Meeting of Monday, May 2, 2022; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF TOTAL LABOR AND OUTSIDE CLAIMS
Councilman Considine moved that the Total Labor and Outside Claims in the amount of $426,946.00 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
YEAR TO DATE FINANCIALS
Councilman Venier moved that the year-to-date Financial Summary through April 2022 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss reported the status with the Gateway Project. Submitted different scenarios on Bonds, including possible rate of return including past and projected future. Timeframe to lock in would be 6-9 months. Update on the Midwest Summit on Leadership. Discussed the Sober home, the potential process, zoning and ordinance and the constitutional issues. Townhall meeting tentatively June 6th to discuss recovery/sober home questions.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – Reported that he signed the grant agreement. May be asking to add another liquor license at the next Council meeting.
Councilman Considine – None
Councilman Oros – Congratulated all the award winners from the best of Dixon Gala Ceremony hosted by Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street. Special congratulations to Dr. Michael Grady on being named Citizen of the Year for his dedication and service to education in the community. Oros, also congratulated Councilman Bishop and a few other recipients for their outstanding service to the community.
Councilman Venier – Agreed with everything Councilman Oros mentioned giving a job well done to Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street. Thanked all the volunteers working with Beautify Dixon. He welcomed and appreciated any volunteers interested in signing up to do so.
BOARDS & COMMISSION REPORTS
Report on File: Building Permit Report
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORD# 3303 – AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PETUNIA FESTIVAL PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF DIXON PETUNIA FESTIVAL CORPORATION
Councilman Oros moved to approve the ordinance amending the liquor code in connection with the Petunia Festival Pursuant to the Request of Dixon Petunia Festival Corporation. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3304 – AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE
PURSUANT TO THE PETITION OF PATRICK AND MEGHAN KING 1109 NORTHRIDGE STREET, DIXON ILLINOIS
Councilman Considine moved to approve the ordinance authorizing a variance pursuant to the Petition of Patrick and Meghan King at 1109 Northridge Street, Dixon Illinois. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Discussion. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3305 – AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DIXON
Councilman Venier moved to approve the ordinance authorizing the sale of certain personal property owned by the City of Dixon. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Discussion. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3306 – VACATING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF MELISSA K FEIT
Councilman Oros moved to approve the ordinance vacating a portion of the public alley pursuant to the request of Melissa K Feit located immediately adjacent to the northerly lot line of 803 Sinnissippi Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Discussion. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, and Venier. Voting Nay: Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried
ORD# 3307 – ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF VICKI L GUGERTY
Councilman Considine moved to approve the ordinance vacating a portion of the public alley pursuant to the request of Vicky L Gugerty located immediately adjacent to the southernly lot line of 920 Cooper Street. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Discussion. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, and Venier. Voting Nay: Mayor Arellano. Motion Carried
RES# 3014-22 – RESOLUTION AMENDING 2021-2022 BUDGET – POLICE
Councilman Oros moved to approve the budget resolution amending the FY21-22 budget with respect to the Police Department. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3013-22 – REQUESTING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 26 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DIXON PETUNIA FEST
Councilman Venier moved to approve the resolution requesting temporary closure of portions of Illinois Route 26 in connection with the Dixon Petunia Fest. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
PURCHASE OF ZODIAC INFLATABLE BOAT
**Stricken**
APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH LAUTERBACK & AMEN, LLP
Councilman Venier moved to approve to enter into agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP to prepare projection calculations comparing alternative funding polices for the Fire & Police Pension Funds. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL FOR THE CLOSURE OF PUBLIC PARKING LOTS FOR EVENT PARKING
Councilman Considine moved to approve the closure of Public Safety Lot and the lot at East Second Street & Ottawa on Thursday May 19th, 2022 for Event Parking. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Venier moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, May 16, 2022 be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 6:11pm.
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