Mayor John L. Dunkirk Jr. called the Regular Meeting to order October 10, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. Present on roll call were Robert Reid, Bob Bertolis, David Schwab, Fred Jones, Wayne Bishop and Harold Lankutis. Absent: Thomas Jones and Gene Cailey.

Mayor Dunkirk acknowledged Charles Wilson’s 18 years of service with the City of Litchfield. Chuck retired September 27, 2002.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by F. Jones to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the September 9, 2002 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the September 23, 2002 Special Meeting, the Fire Department Report for September showing 22 full alarms, 3 still alarms, 4 rescue calls and 160 ambulance calls, the Police Department Report for September showing fines collected of $7,204.00, 121 tickets issued to 89 individuals, 37 accidents handled, 40 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 9 dogs picked up, $30.00 in dog fines paid, $110.00 in parking fines paid, 1620 incident calls received with 88 calls completed, 30 warning tickets and 73 ordinance violation notices issued, EMC monthly report for September, the Street Department monthly report for September, the Water Plant Report for September showing 39,821,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,285,000 gallons, the Building Inspector’s Report for September showing 19 permits issued with a BOCA value of $621,235.80 and fees collected of $2,002.64, the County Ambulance Report for September showing Accounts Receivable of $306,903.47, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,334,281.42, Fire Protection Applications from Kenny Dever and Richard Hartke, letter of resignation from Jim Brubaker on the Police and Fire Commission, appointment of Mark Watts to the Police and Fire Commission, a motion to send 4 men from the Street Department to Mosquito Spraying School in November for a cost not to exceed $120.00, a motion to approve a payment of $1,980.00 to James P. Baker, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance to allow living quarters on the second floor of 400 North Monroe, a motion to approve the Litchfield Industrial Park Plat of Survey for the dedication of right-of-way and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the plat, a motion to approve the E-Mail and Internet Policy for the City, a motion to obtain the dedication of Stamer Drive as a public right-of-way so IDOT can proceed much sooner to do safety improvements for the intersection of Ohren Lane and Route 16, a motion to approve the purchase of one metal single and one double door with frames for the digester building at the sewer plant for a cost not to exceed $2,579.23 from Alexander Lumber Company, a motion to approve Pay Request No 24 to Korte Luitjohan for work at the sewer plant in the amount of $44,191.26, a motion to approve the final payment of $16,403.83 for furnace work at City Hall, a motion to approve the purchase of largemouth bass for restocking of Lake Lou Yaeger from Logan Hollow Fish Farms in an amount not to exceed $5,950.00 and a motion to approve Executive Session Minutes thru September 23, 2002. On roll call voting aye were Reid, Bertolis, Schwab, F Jones, Bishop and Lankutis. Naye: None. Absent: T. Jones and Cailey. Motion carried.

Reid Oversight Committee:

The committee recommends that we approve Resolution No 9-02 requesting a Tax Levy to the Litchfield Ambulance Special Service Area. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the installation of a rail crossing at 1300 West Hudson Drive on the city-owned railroad serving the Litchfield Industrial Park not to exceed $2,500.00 and contingent upon the sale of the property. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement presented by the Laborer’s Union. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an ordinance annexing Maida Streight, Virgil Robbins, May Parnell and David Jones. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Schwab, F Jones, Bishop, Lankutis and Reid. Naye: None. Absent: T Jones and Cailey. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the appointment of Mr. B. J. Wilkinson to the position of Police Chief and to approve the compensation package as agreed to by the hiring committee. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, Reid and Bertolis. Naye: None. Absent: T. Jones and Cailey. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we OK Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to continue inspecting on the State Street Project until October 18, 2002 and the Council will advise future inspections after its adjourned meeting on October 17, 2002. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 2999 amending the operation or parking of vehicles on sidewalks or parkways. On roll call voting aye were F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, Reid, Bertolis and Schwab. Naye: None Absent: T. Jones and Cailey. Motion carried

A motion was made by F Jones seconded by Bishop to adjourn at 8:33 P.M. until October 17, 2002 at 6:00 P.M... Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr, Mayor
Marilyn S. Hartke, City Clerk