City of Dixon City Council met Oct. 2.
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 Oros, Bishop, Considine, Venier, and Mayor Hughes answered roll call.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Pastor Ray Peterson, Corner Fringe Ministries.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Hughes read the proclamation and proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mayor then presented the proclamation to a representative from the YWCA.
WORK SESSION
None
VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Casey, a Dixon resident recapped what he shared last meeting and has spoken at other community meetings. He spoke regarding the World Economic Forum, Switzerland, which is a group of powerful leaders around the world. He has done searches on the web and wanted to share his knowledge on their agenda, which includes the Great Reset. If anyone has questions he is willing to share information.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Special Session/Council Retreat of September 13, 2023; and the Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, September 18, 2023, be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Hughes. 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 $944,253.46 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Discussion regarding three major spending’s into CD’s, insurance premiums and contractor payment for Gateway. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman gave an update on projects: ITEP, Division and Fargo (Safe Routes to School), general maintenance resurfacing, South Galena milling and resurfacing this month.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Hughes – Noted recently companies with long term histories with the City, like Raynor and Bonnell, he wanted to note that Etnyre in Oregon will be 125 years old this month.
Councilman Bishop – Reminder that this month is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Councilman Considine – None
Councilman Oros – Thank you to the United Way for the United Way of Caring Day which helps different organizations in the community. Learned some great information from the IML conference, great connections and seminars, great opportunity to educate.
Councilman Venier – None
ORD# 3372 – AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DIXON – COMPUTING DEVICES
Councilman Considine moved to authorize the sale of certain personal property owned by the City of Dixon – Computing Devices. Seconded by Councilman Venier. IT Manager Philhower explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ONE POLICE VEHICLE
Councilman Venier moved to approve the purchase of one (1) 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe from Karl Chevrolet not to exceed $45,995.00. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Police Chief Howell explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: Councilman Considine. Motion Carried
REFER PETITION FROM COMMUNITY STATE BANK FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
Councilman Oros moved to refer the petition from Community State Bank for approval of Preliminary Plat of Subdivision of 1700 S. Galena Avenue to the Plan Commission. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Oros, Venier, Bishop, Considine, 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 5:56pm.
https://www.dixongov.com/index.php?option=com_docman&view=download&alias=3545-10-02-23-council-meeting-minutes&category_slug=2023-city-council-minutes&Itemid=627
Alerts Sign-up