City of Dixon City Council met April 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arellano at 5:31pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano answered roll call. Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Reverend Tim Mitchell, First United Methodist Church
PUBLIC HEARING
FY23/24 BUDGET
Mayor Arellano opened the public hearing at 5:33pm. He asked for any comments from the Council, none. He asked for any public comment three times, none.
Mayor Arellano closed the public hearing at 5:34pm
PROCLAMATION
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Arellano read the proclamation, proclaiming that April 2023 be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Dixon. Paused for pictures and comments.
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Regular and Executive Session Minutes of Monday, March 20, 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 $363,573.92 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. 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 – Reported that he had gallbladder surgery on Friday, the Consolidated Election is tomorrow, please vote. He will be focusing on the transition to the new mayor, any input from council is welcome; going over where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. Asked that council meet with staff on annexation and fee discussions, and others. He is trying to bring some final ordinances adjustments.
Councilman Considine – None
Councilman Oros – None
Councilman Venier – Echoed sentiments to voter and candidates.
Councilman Bishop – None
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPORTS
None
VISITORS/PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ORD# 3342 – AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE V, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 5-13-6 (NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSES)
Councilman Bishop moved to approve the Amending of the Dixon City Code Title V, Chapter 13, Section 5-13-6 the number of Class D Liquor Licenses not to exceed 16. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Mayor Arellano explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ORD# 3343 – AMENDING THE DIXON CITY CODE TITLE VIII, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 8-3-1-1 (FIREWORKS)
Councilman Oros moved to approve the ordinance for amending the Dixon City Code Title VIII, Chapter 3, Section 8-3-1-1 Fireworks. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Fire Chief Buskohl explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3068-23 – AMENDING 2022-2023 BUDGET – STREET DEPARTMENT
Councilman Venier moved to approve the FY22/23 budget resolution 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# 3069-23 – OBJECTING TO THE PETITION OF DOUGLAS HICKS
Mayor Arellano explained the request, discussion ensued. Councilman Bishop moved to approve the resolution Objecting to the Petition of Douglas Hicks with respect to Map Amendment and Special Use for certain property within a mile and a half of City Limits, which is commonly known as 1546 IL Rt 26, Dixon. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
COMMENTS
Mayor Arellano commented that he will be asking for adjustments for the Council and Mayor salaries.
ADJOURMENT
Councilman Oros moved that the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, April 3, 2023 be adjourned to meet in Regular Session on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at the City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Arellano. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
The meeting adjourned at 6:01pm.
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