Mayor John L. Dunkirk Jr. called the Regular Meeting to order July 8, 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

Mayor Dunkirk recognized Mike Greenwood for his 16 years of service with the Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department.

A motion was made by Schwab seconded by Bertolis to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: Minutes of the June 6, 2002 Regular Meeting, the June 10, 2002 Adjourned Meeting, the June 13, 2002 Adjourned Meeting and the June 17, 2002 Special Meeting, the Building Inspector's Report for June 2002 showing 8 permits issued with a BOCA value of $1,001,915.00 and fees collected of $2,932.10, Fire Department Report for June showing 10 full alarms, 6 still alarms, 5 rescue calls and 135 ambulance calls, the Lake Department monthly report for June, the Police Department Report for June showing fines collected of $5,790.00, 115 tickets issued to 87 individuals, 23 accidents handled, 80.5 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 13 dogs picked up, $60.00 in dog fines paid, $5.00 in parking fines, 1067 incident calls, 94 incident calls completed, 15 warning tickets issued and 39 ordinance violation notices issued, EMC’s monthly report for June, the Street Department’s monthly report for June, the Water Plant June Report, the City Clerk's Report for June showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,329,769.52, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $638,124.81, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payroll) of $1,139,541.98, June Payrolls of $219,213.94 and Water Revenue Collected in June of $58,739.26, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,851,759.57, a motion to authorize the transfer of $100,000.00 from Sales Tax to Corporate, a motion to authorize the transfer of $75,000.00 from Sales Tax to Lake Operation, Fire Protection Application from Randy Jones, County Ambulance showing Accounts Receivable as of June 30, 2002 of $280,169.24, City Ambulance Report for June 2002 showing receipts of $26,174.57, disbursements of $26,502.46 and an Operating income of $327.89, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 2984, the Animal Waste Ordinance, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 2985 Annexing Joseph and Shirley Gasser property, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 2986 Authorizing the sale of scrap sheet metal from the Lake beach retaining wall, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 2987 changing the Zoning of Steve Gartner’s property from Agricultural A-1 to Neighborhood Commercial C-1, a motion to approve proposed Ordinance No 2988 changing the Zoning of James Jones’s property from Mobile Home MH to General Commercial C-2, a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance authorizing a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System agreement, a motion to approve the expenditure of $1,195.00 to George Press for a brochure on the Shoal Creek Conservation Area to be distributed at motels, a motion to notify Metro Site of the City’s intention not to renew its contract, a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance annexing 19 water customers, a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the number of available liquor licenses, a motion to approve change order no 2 for State Street Project in the amount of $3,900.00 for the installation of tie bars for pavement base widening, a motion to accept pay request #22 from Korte-Luitjohan in the amount of $48,947.36 for work at the Sewer Plant, a motion to accept the low bid of $1,657.98 from Short Furniture for the purchase of carpeting for the Council Chambers, a motion to direct the staff to take proposals for the asbestos surveying and testing services for the demolition of the Tom Boy Building, a motion to purchase a second Kubota ZD/21F zero turn mowing tractor for the Lake from Nail’s Power Equipment at a cost of $9,052.50, and a motion to approve a change order to install dry wall in the City Hall Council Chambers at a cost of $2,400.00. 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 approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 2989 amending the old Nuisance Ordinance and to expand in the new Nuisance Ordinance. 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 remove from the table an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance regarding kennels and allow discussion of same. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance regarding kennels. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, Bishop, T. Jones, Cailey, & Reid. Naye: F Jones, Lankutis and Bertolis. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the purchase of 6 hand held radios and 4 pagers from Mac’s Fire and Safety at a cost of $3,210.00. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the final plats for dividing Lot 24 and for a new Lot 5 in the Route 66 Crossing Subdivision. After a discussion the following amendment was requested: to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the final plat after the letter of credit is received and the drainage problem of Lot 5 has been approved. On roll call for the amendment voting aye were F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, T. Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis and Schwab. Naye: None Motion carried.

A motion was made by Reid seconded by F. Jones to approve the Final Plats for dividing Lot 24 and for a new Lot 5 in the Route 66 Crossing Subdivision and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the final plat after a letter of credit is received and the drainage problem on Lot 5 has been approved. On roll call voting aye were Bishop, Lankutis, T Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis, Schwab and F. Jones. Naye: None Motion carried.

A motion was made by Reid seconded by Bertolis to authorize advertising for a new Civil Defense siren to replace the one above the Fire Station. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve Change Order No 3 in the amount of $34,000.00 for the extension of driveways on the State Street Project. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cailey, Reid, Schwab, F. Jones and Bishop. Naye: T. Jones and Bertolis. Motion carried.

Alderman T. Jones questioned if something could be done with the railroad crossings in Litchfield. Ted Labelle with Crawford Murphy & Tilly advised that he thinks our crossings are scheduled to be replaced in 2003. The aldermen requested that the City Administrator write to the railroads and copy the Illinois Commerce Commission advising them that repairs must be made real soon or else someone will have some major car damage if temporary repairs are not made.

Alderman Schwab questioned about billings some residents had received for moving their water meters outside in connection with the State Street project when they had not requested same to be done.

There being no further business a motion was made by T. Jones seconded by Reid to adjourn at 7:45 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr, Mayor

Marilyn S. Hartke, City Clerk