City of Dixon City Council met Sept. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hughes at 5:30pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier, and Mayor Hughes answered roll call. Absent: Councilman Oros.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Pastor Jacob Appenzeller, Dixon Foursquare Church.
WORK SESSION
None
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Casey, a Dixon resident addressed his concern about the move across the Country, mandating the closing of businesses, masks, etc. He wanted to make us aware.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, September 5, 2023, be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Venier, Bishop and Mayor Hughes. 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 $1,539,824.99 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Discussion regarding movement of money into short-term CD. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Venier, Bishop and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIALS
Councilman Venier moved that the year-to-date Financial Summary through August 2023 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Venier, Bishop and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Langloss – Spoke about the Council and Department leadership retreat that was hosted at Sauk Valley Community College. Thanked Jon Mandrell for hosting the event, John Phillips, with the Illinois City Manager Association and the Department heads for their presentations. High level of discussions, Dixon Chamber Main Street present info on LCIDA, redial on strengthen partnerships. The next retreat is scheduled for Tuesday October 10, 2023.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Hughes – None
Councilman Bishop – Reiterate the retreat and how well that went. Discussed putting in place a new evaluation process for the City Manager
Councilman Considine – None
Councilman Oros – None
Councilman Venier – Dixon Chamber Main Street hosting tailgate chili/bbq cookout Sunday 9/24. The portrait of Father Dixon has been re-digitalized, spoke with Tim Shipman to reframe and make décor in chambers look more presentable. Approached about a Dixon Veteran Memorial plaque, only concern with this is forgetting to or adding someone who does not belong.
RES# 3098-23 – RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMISSION
Councilman Bishop moved to re-appoint Roger Willey, Tom Bushman, Gary Debord, Scott Brinkmeier, Michael K. Jordan and Lexi Klein-Willey to the City of Dixon Veterans Memorial Commission for a term commencing October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2025; or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Mayor Hughes explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Venier, Bishop and Mayor Hughes Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
RES# 3099-23 – APPOINTMENT TO THE DIXON AIRPORT BOARD
Councilman Considine moved to appoint John M. Reining to the Dixon Airport Board for a term commencing September 18, 2023 and ending December 31, 2024, or until his successor is appointed and qualified. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Mayor Hughes explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Venier, Bishop and Mayor Hughes Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF ADDING A SOCIAL WORKER POSITION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Councilman Venier moved to approve adding a Social Worker Position to the Police Department. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. City Manager Danny Langloss explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Venier, Bishop and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Councilman Considine moved to approve the purchase of Christmas Decorations not to exceed the amount of $10,500 from the covid relief fund. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Councilman Considine and City Manager Danny Langloss explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Considine, Venier, Bishop and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
ADJOURMENT
Mayor Hughes asked if there were any more discussion or business, hearing none he declared the meeting adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 6:04pm.
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