City of Dixon City Council met Feb. 8.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arellano at 5:37pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Considine, Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call. Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Councilman Venier.
WORK SESSION
SOBER HOME QUARTERLY REPORT
Gerald Lott from Sauk Valley Recovery presented the first quarterly report on the Sober home which consisted of number of people who have been a resident, how they have left, region they have been from, how many that were denied, how many there today, no grants received, private partnerships and donations received. He read an overview statement.
WORK SESSION
IEPA PROJECT PLAN
Jason Stoll from Fehr Graham presented on the Lead Service Line Replacement notification. He went over the rules & regulations, what is lead and lead service lines, what needs to be replaced, public vs. private, obligations, partial replacements, cost & who pays, timeframe and what we should do. Discussion ensued.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Executive Session Minutes of Tuesday, January 3, 2023 and Friday, January 6, 2023 and the Regular and Executive Session Minutes of Tuesday, January 17, 2023; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, 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 $866,523.66 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
None
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Arellano – Welcomed Tom Demmer to LCIDA, and there is a new law regarding solar energy that has confusion for municipalities.
Councilman Bishop – None
Councilman Considine –None.
Councilman Oros – Congratulations to Councilman Bishop being inducted into the Dixon High School Athletics Hall of Fame..
Councilman Venier – Black History Month he is soliciting for nominations for the Ike Mercer Certificate of Achievement Award, which will be awarded on Tuesday, February 21st meeting. Dixon Theatre will have Dragons and Mythical Beasts on February 11th. Congratulations to Philip Atilano on his new job and welcome Amy Sikyta to the Next Picture Show.
BOARDS & COMMISSION REPORTS
On File: Building Permit Report
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORD# 3338 – AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DIXON
FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Councilman Considine moved to approve the ordinance for the donation of Fire Department personal protective equipment. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Fire Chief Buskohl explained the request and discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3054-23 – AMENDING FY 2022-2023 BUDGET
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Councilman Venier moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2023 budget with respect to the Fire Department. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Fire Chief Buskohl explained the request and the next request. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3055-23 – AMENDING FY 2022-2023 BUDGET
FIRE DEPARTMENT EV
Councilman Bishop moved to approve the budget resolution with respect to Fire Department EV Fund. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3056-23 – AMENDING FY 2022-2023 BUDGET
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Councilman Oros moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2023 budget with respect to the Information Technology Budget. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3057-23 – AMENDING FY 2022-2023 BUDGET
ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Councilman Considine moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2023 budget with respect to the Assistant Public Works Director. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3058-23 – AMENDING FY 2022-2023 BUDGET
STREET DEPARTMENT
Councilman Venier moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2023 budget with respect to the Street Department Budget. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Public Works Director / Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3059-23 – AMENDING FY 2022-2023 BUDGET
WATER DEPARTMENT
Councilman Bishop moved to approve the resolution amending the FY 2023 budget with respect to the Water Department Budget. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Water Manager/Assistant Public Works Director Huyett explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3060-23 – REQUESTING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 2 IN CONNECTION WITH THE REAGAN 5K RUN/WALK
Councilman Oros moved to approve the resolution requesting temporary closure of IL Route 2 from 7am to 11am on July 1, 2023 for the Reagan 5K Run/Walk. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT, RE-ZONE, AND PUD TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Considine moved to refer the petition for preliminary plat approval, establishment of a Planned Unit Development and re-zone of property to the plan commission. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FOR A ZONING VARIANCE TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Councilman Venier moved to refer the petition for variance of the City of Dixon Zoning Ordinance to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF A UTILITY EASEMENT OF JOHN STROM
Councilman Bishop moved to approve the Utility Easement for John Strom on parcel number 07-02-30-477-017 and 07-02-31-226-026. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Building Official Shipman explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL TO AWARD GATEWAY PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE WORK TO MARTIN AND COMPANY
Councilman Oros moved to award the Gateway Project infrastructure work to Martin & Company for their low bid amount of $4,871,114.00, conditional on receiving final BEP approval from DCEO. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH WILLETT AND HOFMANN AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE S. LINCOLN AVENUE WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
Councilman Considine moved to approve the agreement with Willett and Hofmann and Associates, Inc. for construction engineering services related to the Lincoln Avenue Watermain Replacement Project. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Water Manager/Assistant Public Works Director Huyett explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
COMMENT
Discussion ensued regarding Monday nights Park District trip to the basketball game in Chicago vs the Spurs, Isaiah Roby.
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Venier moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Wednesday, February 8, 2023 be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at the City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 6:47pm.
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