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MINUTES OF
THE ADJOURNED SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 26, 2002
Mayor John L. Dunkirk Jr.
called the Adjourned Special Meeting to order March 26,
2002 at 6:30 P.M.. Present on roll call were Robert
Reid, Bob Bertolis, David Schwab, Fred Jones, Wayne
Bishop, Harold Lankutis and Gene Cailey. Absent: Thomas
Jones
Alderman Thomas Jones
entered the meeting at 6:34 P.M.
City Administrator Bob
Knabel led a lengthy discussion on the new 1/2 of 1%
Sales Tax the City will soon begin receiving and how it
will be disbursed. A motion was made by Reid seconded by
Bertolis to approve the new Sales Tax to be used as
follows: $361,100.00 for the sewer loan repayment,
$43,000.00 to fund the CSO program, $99,500.00 to the
Equipment Reserve Fund, $200,00.00 for Street
Construction, $25,000.00 for curbing on Jackson Street,
$25,000.00 for culverts for drainage projects and the
balance for sidewalk improvements. On roll call voting
aye were Reid, Bertolis, Schwab, F Jones, Bishop and
Cailey. Naye: Lankutis and T. Jones Motion carried.
A discussion was held
concerning a proposed 7 year Capital Equipment Plan and
the establishment of an equipment reserve fund. After a
lengthy discussion a committee consisting of Budget
Officer David Suhrenbrock, Alderman Thomas Jones,
Alderman David Schwab, City Clerk Marilyn Hartke, Mayor
John Dunkirk and City Administrator Bob Knabel will
meet, discuss same & present the figures to Council
for their approval at a Special Meeting to be held April
9, 2002.
The establishment of a
Department of Public Works as well as a director of same
was discussed. A motion was made by F. Jones seconded by
T. Jones not to establish a Public works Department nor
hire a director. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis,
Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, T Jones, Cailey and
Reid. Motion carried.
The City's participation
in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund was discussed
. A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Schwab not
to join IMRF and to leave the pension as they currently
are with the Union Contract. On roll call voting aye
were Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, T. Jones,
Cailey and Bertolis. Naye: Reid Motion carried.
City Administrator Bob
Knabel discussed with the Council his deficit reduction
plan for the 2003-2004 Budget Year.
There being no further
business a motion was made by Reid seconded by F. Jones
to adjourn at 9:36 P.M. Motion carried.
Attest: Approved,
Marilyn S. Hartke, City
Clerk
John L. Dunkirk Jr, Mayor
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