Dallas City Council

Dallas City Council Approves Up to $7 Million in Bonds

(From the minutes taken by Steven K. Vorhies, City Clerk)

The Dallas City Council held its regular meeting on February 2, at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Kevin Six called the meeting to order with commissioners Carole McDowell, Peggy Newberry, Harold Northup Jr., and Greg Olson present. Also attending were Anne Thompson, Doug Erickson, and Scott Rosson. City Attorney Josie Finch participated by telephone.

The council unanimously approved the minutes of January 19 and payment of bills.

Police Chief Scott Rosson discussed non-highway vehicle stickers and the possibility of eliminating the sticker registration requirement. After discussion, the council decided to keep the current sticker registration system in place for now.

Mayor Six reported receiving a letter requiring his attendance at a FEMA meeting, which he plans to attend the following week. He also mentioned a recent phone call from an LRS representative regarding the city’s trash service and informed them that the city has an existing contract with another provider.

The council discussed cemetery mowing. Dillon Benner, who has handled the work for the past two years, contacted the mayor to see if the city wishes to continue the arrangement in 2026. Mayor Six will follow up with Benner about pricing this year, and the matter will be revisited at the next meeting.

The city clerk reported that the title company handling the purchase of Father Schram Hall from the Catholic Church encountered difficulties obtaining a Warranty Deed, which would require significant additional work. The faster alternative is a Quit Claim Deed. After consulting with the city attorney, the council unanimously approved accepting a Quit Claim Deed.

Doug Erickson presented a report on improvements to the city’s waterworks and sewerage system. The council passed Ordinance #688, authorizing the issuance of waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000 to cover acquisition and construction costs. The vote was unanimous.

The council approved a Motor Fuel Tax Resolution in the amount of $60,100 for the 2026 calendar year and hired Benton Engineering to perform the related engineering work for 2026. This also passed unanimously.

The possibility of changing the council’s regular meeting nights was briefly discussed and tabled for further consideration at the next meeting.

The city clerk’s office printer, now eight years old, has been experiencing problems with unavailable parts. Access Systems quoted $2,251.17 for a new printer with equivalent features. The council unanimously approved the purchase.

City Attorney Finch informed the council that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requires municipalities to update their Solid Waste Management Plans. 

Hancock County is developing an intergovernmental agreement that would allow participating municipalities to be covered under a single countywide plan. The council will revisit this item after further progress.

The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m. This information was taken from the February 2 minutes approved at the February 16 regular meeting. 

The Dallas City Council’s next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16, at city hall.