Matt Heckman

The agenda for the meeting included several key items: a Police Department Award Presentation for Officer Collin Grady receiving a Life Saving Award, administering the Oath of Office to Deputy Chief Christopher Scott and two Officers, and a Work Session. Business items included approval of minutes and total labor and outside claims. The Council was scheduled to consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Personal Property (Computing Devices) and several Resolutions amending the 2025-2026 Budget for IT Equipment and Police Overtime/Uniforms, as well as Resolutions requesting temporary closure of portions of Illinois Route 2 for the Reagan 5K Run/Walk. A potential motion involved approving an Engineering Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for a New Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) construction phase. The agenda also scheduled executive session to review closed session minutes.

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The agenda for the regular council meeting covered several key administrative and financial actions. Discussions and possible approvals included the purchase of Fire Department SCBA equipment, the UKG HR Program, and an additional Public Safety Pension Payment. The meeting also addressed consideration and approval of two separate Requests for Reimbursement from Dixon Land Group, LLC related to Lot 10 and Lot 6 of the Gateway Subdivision. Ordinances scheduled for consideration involved adopting the Comprehensive Plan, authorizing a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program, amending ambulance service charges, and vacating a portion of Cropsey Avenue. Resolutions concerned amending the 2025-2026 budget for HR Software and the reappointment to the Veterans Memorial Commission. A public hearing was held regarding the Comprehensive Plan.

The meeting commenced with a Police Department Award Presentation where an individual received the Beyond the Badge Award for assisting a veteran citizen. A Public Hearing was held regarding the final draft comprehensive plan, concluding without public comment. Key actions included the approval of Total Labor and Outside Claims, acceptance of the year-to-date Financial Summary through November 2025, and the approval of Ordinance ORD# 3478 for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2025, and ending April 30, 2026. Additionally, the Council approved an ordinance abating the tax previously levied for the 2025 debt service on Series 2023 General Obligation Bonds, and an ordinance repealing Title 2, Chapter 6 of the Dixon City Code concerning the Hospital Board. Resolutions objecting to two separate map amendment petitions failed. Approvals were also granted for the IEPA Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Agreement and the authorization for the City Manager to sign WPCLP Loan Application Documents, as well as the IDOT Federal Uniform Grant Agreement. Council members provided various reports, congratulating local businesses and thanking staff.

The council meeting included an award presentation for Deputy Chief Simonton for a life-saving action. Dr. Lori Cortez presented an overview of the IMPACT Program from Sauk Valley Community College, highlighting student enrollment in high-demand occupations and volunteer hours. The council discussed economic development efforts, including affordable housing initiatives and the impact of new addresses in the community. Reports were given on Government Day at Reagan Middle School and the expansion of sidewalks on Lowell Park Road. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Amboy regarding administrative adjudication and an agreement with Fehr Graham for the Dixon Shared Use Path Extension. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.