Minutes of the Regular Meeting - February 7, 2002

Mayor John L. Dunkirk Jr. called the Regular Meeting to order February 7, 2002 at 7:00 P.M.. Present on roll call were Robert Reid, Bob Bertolis, David Schwab, Fred Jones, Wayne Bishop, Harold Lankutis, Thomas Jones and Gene Cailey. Absent: None

A motion was made by F. Jones seconded by Lankutis to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the January 10, 2002 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the January 17, 2002 Adjourned Meeting, the Water Plant Report for January 2002 showing 38,015,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,226,000 gallons, the Street Department Report for January, EMC monthly report for January 2002, the Building Inspector's Sign Report for January showing 7 permits issued and fees collected of $200.00, the Fire Department Report for January showing 11 full alarms, 4 still alarms, 1 rescue call and 139 ambulance calls, CSO monthly report, the Lake Department monthly report for January, the Police Department Report for January showing fines collected of $5,667.25, 93 tickets issued to 64 individuals, 37 accidents handled, 144.5 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 8 dogs picked up, $30.00 in dog fines paid, $5.00 in parking fines paid, 2132 incident calls received, 70 incident calls completed, and 36 warning tickets issued, the Community Development Coordinator Report for January, the Building Inspector's Report for January showing 5 permits issued with a BOCA value of $1,557,860.00 and fees collected of $4,843.30, the City Ambulance Report for January showing receipts of $15,676.49, disbursement of $25,623.43 with an Operating loss of $9,946.94, the County Ambulance Report showing Accounts Receivable of $323,018.27, the City Clerk's Report for January showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,073,379.29, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $705,886.05, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payroll) of $617,982.38, January Payrolls of $205,098.56 and Water Revenue Collected of $86,334.91, a motion to authorize the transfer of $20,000.00 from Sales Tax to Lake Operation, a motion to authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from Sales Tax to Corporate Fund, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue checks totaling $985,475.62, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 2961 adopting the Rt 66 Industrial Park Covenants and revised Final Plats, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 2962 to allow non-residency for part-time employees, a motion to authorize the purchase of four TS-2 Moving Radar Units in the amount of $4,180.00 and to direct the City Clerk to issue a check to Municipal Electronics, a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No 2944, the Sign Ordinance, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No 2831, a motion to authorize the Bank and Trust Company to secure bids for planting of crops on vacant land in the Route 66 Industrial Park, a motion to direct the City Administrator to file a Complaint for Review of the Property Taxes in the Route 66 Industrial Park and/or exemption, a motion to authorize the purchase of a high-density filing system from Conner Business System at a cost of $7,900.00, a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of certain vehicles, a motion to advertise for bids for a truck for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance increasing the rates for various users at Lake Lou Yaeger. On roll call voting aye were Reid, Bertolis, Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, T Jones and Cailey. Naye: None Motion carried.

Reid Oversight Committee:

The committee recommends that we authorize the purchase of a KME "demo" fire truck from Mac's Fire and Safety for $185,000.00 with financing to be decided at a later date. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, T Jones, Cailey and Reid. Naye: None Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an ordinance to grant a Special Use Permit to Latter Rain Ministries for property located at 1209 S. McKinley. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, F Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, T Jones, Cailey, Reid and Bertolis. Naye: None Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we accept a proposal for a 2002 Housing Rehabilitation Program and if a civic group cannot complete the required housing survey then the City will hire personnel to complete the survey. Motion carried with T. Jones voting naye.

The committee recommends that we accept the quote of Health Alliance for employee health insurance through February 28, 2003. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we offer financial assistance to the Niccol Condominium Development Project for the installation of a street in accordance with the City's Subdivision Ordinance not to exceed $75,000.00 contingent upon the execution of a Pre-annexation agreement. On roll call voting aye were F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, T Jones, Cailey and Reid. Naye: Bertolis and Schwab Motion carried.

Alderman Reid requested a second reading on an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No 2831 to allow living quarters in motels. A motion was made by Reid seconded by F. Jones to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 2963. On roll call voting aye were Bishop, Lankutis, Cailey, Reid, Schwab and Bishop. Naye: T Jones and Bertolis Motion carried.

Schwab Oversight Committee:

A motion was made by Schwab seconded by F Jones to accept Change Order Number 5 for the Wastewater Facility Construction in the amount of $2,360.94. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we authorize the purchase of 8 single loop bike racks @ $50.00 each with $200.00 coming from Ward 2 improvements and $200.00 from Ward 3 improvements to be placed in various locations. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an Ordinance increasing water rates for all customers by 3%. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, T Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis, F. Jones and Bishop. Naye: Schwab Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we retain the services of Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to conduct a planning report for the replacement of the Water Treatment Plant not to exceed $34,000.00. On roll call voting aye were T. Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis, Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop and Lankutis. Naye: None Motion carried.

Dean Meier representing Economic Development Commission asked the Council to reconsider the motion that was made at the January 17, 2002 Adjourned Council Meeting concerning the use of the "New Reservoir." After much discussion a motion was made by Cailey seconded by Reid that the City look into development ideas for the pines area. On roll call voting aye were Cailey and Reid. Naye: Bertolis, Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis and T. Jones. Motion failed.

There being no further business a motion was made by Schwab seconded by T. Jones to adjourn at 7:40 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr, Mayor

Marilyn S. Hartke, City Clerk

 

 

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