City of Dixon City Council met June 6.
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, Venier, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call. Councilman Oros was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Reverend Bunyan Cocar, First Baptist Church.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Regular Session Meeting of Monday, May 16, 2022; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, 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 $558,217.36 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman reported on the Street Resurfacing project this year stating a press release will be out this week and Sauk Valley Media is doing a story on it this week.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss reported regarding the research on sober home, hoping to do a town hall meeting in July; Gateway Development- attended the Summit Convention where he met with about 30 plus businesses regarding development; public safety pension research and analysis; Midwest Summit on Leadership; Congratulated Deputy Chief Bradley Sibley on his retirement after 29 years with the department.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – Reported regarding the finalizing of the water loan; fiber optics plan in August; the overgrowth cleanup along River Road west of Peoria; Enterprise Zone getting the housing report this week; striking agenda item 13c, documentation still at IDOT being reviewed; thanked Deputy Chief Sibley for his service, and congratulated the next deputy chief; property tax rates the city municipal tax rate went down, but the county assessments went up about 9.5%.
Councilman Venier – reported regarding property calls for unkept yards; thanked the crews for the petunia baskets being put up; downtown gardens fundraiser Saturday night on the riverfront; theatre had its largest group of the season with Million Dollar Quartet (750+ people), businesses were packed, season tickets are still available; Petunia Fest coming up; National Pride Month event on the 18th downtown; Congratulated Deputy Chief Sibley he was an asset to the community, wish him the best.
Councilman Considine – Recognized Lyle Huffman and offered his condolences; Petunias are up and thanked Lori Sheridan, Nichols Flowers and the City workers. Seconded the congratulations to Deputy Chief Sibley.
Councilman Bishop – The first Dixon City Market was last week, great start to the season. Councilman Oros – None
BOARDS & COMMISSION REPORTS
Report on File: Building Permit Report
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Discussion regarding a Town Hall this summer, a presentation away from City Hall.
ORD# 3308 – AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE III, CHAPTER 8, SECTIONS 3-8-1 AND 3-8-15 (WATER RATES)
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request and a presentation regarding this and the next ordinance request, discussion ensued. Councilman Venier moved to approve the ordinance amending the Dixon City Code Title III, Chapter 8, Sections 3-8-1 and 3- 8-15 (Water Rates). Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3309 – AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE III, CHAPTER 9, SECTIONS 3-9-1 AND 3-9-27 (SEWER RATES)
Councilman Bishop moved to approve the ordinance amending the Dixon City Code Title III, Chapter 9, Sections 3-9-1 and 3-9-27 (Sewer Rates). Seconded by Councilman Considine. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF DIXON GATEWAY SUBDIVISION PURSUANT TO THE PETITION OF DIXON LAND GROUP, LLC.
**Stricken**
RES# 3015-22 – RESOLUTION APPROVING A QUALIFICATION-BASED SELECTION POLICY
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Considine moved to approve the resolution pertaining to the City’s Qualification Based Selection policy and procedures. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE BODY WORN CAMERAS FROM MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
Police Chief Howell explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Venier moved to approve the purchase of Body Worn Cameras from Motorola Solutions for $182,545.00 over the next five years. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL FOR ENGEL ELECTRIC TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL VIDEO DETECTION ON IL 38 AND US 52
Councilman Bishop moved to approve Engel Electric to install traffic signal video detection at Rt. 38 and Rt. 52 for $33,665.00. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL FOR ENGEL ELECTRIC TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL VIDEO DETECTION ON IL 26 AND LOWELL PARK ROAD
Councilman Venier moved to approve Engel Electric to install traffic signal video detection at Rt 26 and Lowell Park Road for $38,837.00. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DISCUSSION
Discussion ensued regarding the liquor license request status.
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Venier moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, June6, 2022 be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, June 16, 2022, at 5:30pm in the beautiful Council Chambers at City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 6:24pm.
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