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City of Dixon City Council met Sept. 23

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Glen Hughe, Dixon City Mayor | Glen Hughes for Dixon Mayor / Facebook

Glen Hughe, Dixon City Mayor | Glen Hughes for Dixon Mayor / Facebook

City of Dixon City Council met Sept. 23.

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 Councilman Venier

VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT

None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Regular and Executive Session Council Meetings of Tuesday, September 3, 2024; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier, 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 $959,368.63 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Mayor Hughes noted larger expenses. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

APPROVE YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIALS

Councilman Venier moved that the year-to-date Financial Summary through August 2024 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

On File: Building Department Permit List

CITY MANAGER REPORT

None

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Hughes – Apologized to the public and council members for the change of meeting date, due to unforeseen circumstances we did not have a quorum to meet.

Councilman Bishop – Spoke about the Illinois Municipal League Conference last week, it was a great experience and learns something from it every time.

Councilman Considine – None

Councilman Oros – None

Councilman Venier – Historic Theatre had two shows recently Lonestar and Turn, Turn, Turn. He appreciates the continued support. Reminder that Scarecrow Festival and the Ultimate Tailgate will be coming in the next month.

RES 3156-24 – AUTHORIZING SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT OF FUNDS FOR A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ITEP) FOR PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE FACILITIES

Councilman Bishop moved to approve the resolution authorizing support and commitment of funds for a grant application to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for pedestrian/bicycle facilities. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Heckman explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

APPROVAL OF AZAVAR MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX AUDIT CLOSURE REPORT

Councilman Considine moved to approve the Azavar Municipal Utility Tax Audit Closure Report. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Finance Director Leslie explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Bishop, Considine, Venier, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

ADJOURMENT

Mayor Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

The meeting adjourned at 5:41pm.

https://www.dixongov.com/documents/agendas-docs/city-council-agendas/2024-city-council-agendas/10-07-24-council-meeting-agenda-packet/?layout=default

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