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City of Dixon City Council met March 17.

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 Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes answered roll call. Absent: None

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION

The Pledge of Allegiance was cited. Invocation was given by Anthony Windau, St Paul Lutheran Church.

PUBLIC HEARING

WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS

Mayor Hughes opened the Public Hearing at 5:31pm.

Matt Hansen and Mike Long from Willett Hofmann & Associates explained the purpose of the Public Hearing and presented to the council the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Public Water Supply Revolving Fund Loan Program for the Water Main Improvements. The presentation consisted of: purpose of the Public Hearing, phase 4 project locations & project scope with maps, phase 5 locations & project scopes with maps, phase 6 project location & project scope with maps, project need, project cost for all phases, project financing for all phases, project cost impact, environmental impacts, and project schedules for all phases, discussion ensued. Public Comments: None

Mayor Hughes closed the Public Hearing at 5:47pm.

WORK SESSION

None

VISITOR/PUBLIC COMMENT

None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Councilman Bishop moved that the minutes of the Regular Session Council Meeting of Monday, March 3, 2025; be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, 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 $926,184.40 be approved and ordered paid. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Mayor Hughes noted larger expenses. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIALS

Councilman Considine moved that the year-to-date Financial Summary through February 25 be accepted. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

PLACE FY 2025/2026 BUDGET ON FILE

Councilman Venier moved that an ordinance for the Operating Budget of the City of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois for the fiscal year 2025/2026 be placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

None

CITY MANAGER REPORT

City Manager Langloss – Work on the bridge on South Galena by Walmart is a maintenance project being done by IDOT, should run through the end of July.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Hughes – Today is St. Patty’s Day. It was quite a weekend for family entertainment: among the many things going on: Grease school play at the High School, Classical Blast in Kilts at the Historic Dixon Theatre, St. Patty’s day corn beef and cabbage at the Knights of Columbus.

Councilman Bishop – Agreed regarding the weekend. Pedestrian bridge work has started, stop and see but remember it is a work zone during construction time, stay away from machines. Has an idea to propose to the council regarding the 250-year anniversary of the United States, look at displaying a flag on the pedestrian bridge.

Councilman Considine – None

Councilman Oros – Reminder the YWCA Women of Achievement on April 17th, encourage to make a nomination for women who make significant contributions. Great event, well attended.

Councilman Venier – None

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPORTS

On File: Veterans Memorial Park Meeting Minutes

ORD# 3436 – ORDINANCE APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1A OF COUNTRYSIDE PLAZA

Councilman Bishop moved to approve the ordinance approving Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 1A of Countryside Plaza. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Building Official Shipman explained this and the next request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

ORD# 3437 – ORDINANCE APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT AND FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2A OF COUNTRYSIDE PLAZA

Councilman Oros moved to approve the ordinance approving Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 1A of Countryside Plaza. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

ORD# 3438 - AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DIXON – POLICE DEPARTMENT DUTY WEAPON

Councilman Considine moved to approve the ordinance authorizing the sale of certain personal property owned by the City of Dixon – one (1) Sig Sauer P320 duty weapon. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Deputy Chief Richards explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

ORD# 3439 - AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DIXON – POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE

Councilman Venier moved to approve the ordinance authorizing the sale of certain personal property owned by the City of Dixon – Police Department Vehicle. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Deputy Chief Richards explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

ORD# 3440 – AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE DIXON CITY MARKET PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF DIXON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MAIN STREET, INC.

Councilman Bishop moved to approve the ordinance amending the Liquor Code in connection with the Dixon City Market, pursuant to the request of Dixon Chamber Main Street, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Mayor Hughes explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

ORD# 3441 – AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE COUNTRY CONCERT PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF DIXON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MAIN STREET, INC.

Councilman Oros moved to approve the ordinance amending the Liquor Code in connection with the Country Concert pursuant to the request of Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Mayor Hughes explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

ORD# 3442 – AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE IN CONNECTION WITH VENETIAN NIGHT PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF DIXON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MAIN STREET, INC.

Mayor Hughes explained the request. Councilman Considine moved to approve the ordinance amending the Liquor Code in connection with Venetian Night, pursuant to the request of Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

ORD# 3443 – AMENDING THE LIQUOR CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEMENT TOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF DIXON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MAIN STREET, INC.

Councilman Venier moved to approve the ordinance amending the Liquor Code in connection with the Dement Town Music Festival, pursuant to the request of Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Main Street. Seconded by Councilman Bishop. Mayor Hughes explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

RES# 3184-25 – RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2024-2025 BUDGET PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING

Councilman Bishop moved to approve the budget resolution amending the FY 2024/2025 budget with respect to the Public Safety Building. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Building Official Shipman explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

RES# 3185-25 – RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2024-2025 BUDGET FIRE DEPARTMENT AND EV FUND

Councilman Oros moved to approve the budget resolution amending the FY 2024/2025 budget with respect to the Fire Department and EV Fund Budgets. Seconded by Councilman Considine. City Manager Langloss explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURES PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST FROM DIXON CHAMBER MAIN STREET

Councilman Considine moved to approve the street closure request for 2025 events pursuant to the request from Dixon Chamber Main Street. Seconded by Councilman Venier. Mayor Hughes explained the request. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

APPROVAL OF THE REVISION TO THE CITY OF DIXON’S INVESTMENT POLICY

Councilman Venier moved to approve the revision to the City’s Investment Policy. Seconded by Councilman Considine. Finance Director Leslie explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AUGUST 2, 2023 ENGINEERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DIXON AND STRAND ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN OF WATERWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS

Councilman Bishop moved to approve the Amendment No. 1 to the August 2, 2023 Engineering Agreement, Treatment Plant Improvements, between the City of Dixon and Strand Associates in the amount of $1,717,600.00. Seconded by Councilman Oros. Wastewater Manager McNitt explained the request, discussion ensued. Voting Yea: Councilman Venier, Bishop, Considine, Oros, and Mayor Hughes. Voting Nay: None. Motion Carried

COMMENTS

Councilman Considine – reminder, information of what is going on only, that tomorrow is the Candidate Forum at 5:30pm.

ADJOURMENT

Mayor Hughes declared the meeting adjourned.

The meeting adjourned at 6:18pm.

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