City of Dixon City Council met Sept. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor Arellano at 5:31pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Venier, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call. Absent: Councilman Bishop.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Reverend Spaulding, First Presbyterian Church.
ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION
Councilman Oros moved, pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, to allow Councilman Bishop to participate electronically in the meeting as necessitated by his out-of-town work obligation. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
Councilman Bishop joined the meeting electronically at 5:33pm.
**MOVED UP**
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES FROM THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
Nikki Lovett President of the Dixon Chamber Commerce & Main Street Board and Philip Atilano Director of the Next Picture Show, addressed the Council requesting funds to enhance the community, requested the approval of $20,000 and explained what the request would be used for: grant writing for a $100,000 grant with $100,000 match from the Arts & Culture Fund for the two-year project, tables and covers for events, fencing for crowd control at events, art hubs around the city, and mural projects around the city. Discussion ensued throughout. Discussion on process approving funds now, and in the future, and budget for the grant match. Councilman Oros moved to approve the expenditure from the Arts & Culture Fund in the amount of $19,200 for the fencing, mural project and festival tables. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Considine moved that the minutes of the Special Town Hall Meeting of Tuesday, August 9, 2022 and the Regular Session Meeting of Monday, August 15, 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 Venier moved that the Total Labor and Outside Claims in the amount of $2,650,048.49 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Oros Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF THE YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIALS
Councilman Oros moved that the year-to-date Financial Summary through July 2022 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
IT Manager Philhower gave an update on the downtown music system, the upgrade was approximately $1,858 and it came out of the IT budget. Discussion ensued.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss – gave an update on the pension bond. Spoke about the turnout for the Park District Community Center Grand Opening, which they announced the receipt one million dollar anonyms donation toward an aquatic center.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – Update on liquor licenses, removal, holding, feedback regarding Liquor and Wine license as a package store with gaming and different businesses wanting gaming, discussion ensued, stated that they have a pour license which includes being able to sell package liquor. The Veterans Park is looking to expand and buy property, the process includes going through the Council. Reagan Home will have their flag ceremony on 911. He would like to do a Facebook live event, asked for a Councilman to join him, to answer questions from the public.
Councilman Venier – Welcomed Starbucks to Dixon, which is now open, and Dunkin Donuts has walls going up. This weekend - Saturday Blues Brews and BBQ’s event he explained the festival, Sunday Historic Theatre will have Rendezvous Arts Orchestra. City member asked if
there is a Dixon only Memorial Plaque, if not would it be considered through the Veterans Memorial, discussion ensued.
Councilman Oros – Welcomed the kids to school, drive safe. Congratulations to Dixon Chamber Commerce & Main Street for their last Wednesday City Market, great event, expanded and continue to be full.
Councilman Considine – Reporter from the Political out of St. Louis visited, he is expecting a very positive message about how wonderful our community is and all the positive things we have going on after the experience we had. Shout out to everyone involved for petunia baskets, absolutely outstanding and phenomenal, citizens who help support.
Councilman Bishop – None.
BOARDS & COMMISSION REPORTS
None
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORD #3322 – AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE V, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 5-13-6 – NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSE
Councilman Oros moved to approve the ordinance amending the Dixon City Code Title 5, Chapter 13, Section 5-13-6 – number of liquor license with respect to reducing the number of Class D licenses to 16. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD #3323 – 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
Councilman Considine moved to approve the 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. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES #3025-22 – APPOINTMENTS TO THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMISSION
Mayor Arellano explained the request. Councilman Oros moved to appoint the Veteran’s Memorial Commission, Lexi Klein-Willey for a term ending September 30, 2022 and Butch Pfeifer for a term ending September 20, 2024. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL ROAD CLOSURE FOR RAYNOR EVENT
Councilman Venier moved to approve the road closure of River Street from S. Peoria to S. Hennepin for the Raynor event on September 24, 2022, 75th Anniversary Celebration. Discussion ensued. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF STORM WATER REPAIR AGREEMENT WITH DEVINE BUILDINGS, LLC, TIMOTHY DONAHUE, AND MARTIN HAHN
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Considine moved to approve the agreement for storm water repair with Devine Buildings, LLC., Timothy Donahue and Martin Hahn. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND INSTALLMENT OF FIBER EQUIPMENT BY NICHOLSON1 COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Venier moved to approve the purchase and installment of Fiber Equipment by Nicholson1 Communications. Seconded by Councilman Oros. IT Manager Philhower explained the request and discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE STREET BARRIERS AND TRAILER
Councilman Oros moved to approve the purchase of 30 Jersey Style Barriers and Trailer. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Police Chief Howell explained the request and discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN DIXON LAND GROUP, LLC. AND THE CITY OF DIXON
Councilman Oros moved to approve the redevelopment agreement between Dixon Land Group, LLC. and the City of Dixon. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Attorney LeSage explained the request and discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilman Considine moved that the Regular Session Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 6, 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 Venier moved that the Regular Session Council meeting of Tuesday, September 6, 2022, reconvene into Open Session. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
COMMENT
An order was placed by the Director of Chamber of Commerce & Main Street for Christmas decorations, a request for payment will be on the next meeting agenda. Discussion ensued.
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Venier moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 6, 2022 be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at the City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 8:14pm.
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