Minutes of the Regular Meeting
November 7, 2002

Mayor John L. Dunkirk Jr. called the Regular Meeting to order November 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.

Mayor Dunkirk acknowledged Randy Prange for all his work and time spent on the Library Board. Randy resigned due to moving out of town.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Schwab to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the October 10, 2002 Regular Meeting and the October 17, 2002 Adjourned Meeting, the Building Inspector’s Report for October showing 10 permits issued with a BOCA value of $306,476.40 and fees collected of $910.34, the Fire Department report showing 10 full alarms, 3 still alarms, 1 rescue call and 139 ambulance calls, the Lake Department Report for October, the Police Department Report for October showing fines collected of $9,601.95, 228 tickets issued to 167 individuals, 37 accidents handled, 67.5 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 13 dogs picked up, $90.00 in dog fines paid, $315.00 in parking fines paid, 2739 incident calls received with 93 incident calls completed, 93 warning tickets issued and 59 ordinance violation notices issued, 4 sign permits issued, EMC monthly report, the Street Department monthly report, the Water Plant report for October showing 33,853,000 gallons pumped with a daily average of 1,128,000 gallons, the County Ambulance report for October showing Accounts Receivable of $300,937.01, Fire Protection Application of Robbie Sipes, Resignation of Barb Hendrickson from the Economic Development Commission and Randy Prange from the Library Board, Appointments of Susan Bennett to the Library Board and Sean Van Slyke to Economic Development Commission, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $872,391.76, the City Ambulance Report for October showing receipts of $32,293.42 disbursement of $30,167.60 and an operating income of $2,125.82, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance prohibiting parking on the north and south side of Sallee Street from State Street to Washington Street, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 3000 amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow living quarters on the second floor of a building located at 400 North Monroe, a motion to accept pay request #25 from Korte-Luitjohan in the amount of $82,546.44 for work at the Wastewater Plant, a motion to take proposals for architectural services for improvements to the exterior of the Library, a motion to take bids for the demolition of the Tom Boy Building with the bid opening to be December 20, 2002 at 10:00 AM, a motion to use the $20,000.00 budgeted from Lake Operations for a Water Park Study for the construction of a Brood Pond at Lake Lou Yaeger, a motion to approve final payment in the amount of $7,630.00 to Cloyd Builders for their work on the Council Chamber and adjoining rooms, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance for the sale of abandoned, surplus and unclaimed property, a motion to endorse and support the hosting of the Illinois Humanities Council, Heartland Chautauqua Program as a part of the Sesquicentennial Activities in 2003, a motion to purchase one reconditioned defibrillator unit and two spare batteries from Progressive Medical International for $5,080.00, a motion to approve proposed Resolution # 10-02 requesting the closure of Illinois Route 16 from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the purpose of the Sesquicentennial Parade, a motion to rent a truck from J & S Electric for $600.00 per week a total of $1,200.00 for tree trimming and authorization to advertise for bids and to contract with the lowest bidder to remove three taller trees, a motion to spend up to $4,000.00 to re-anchor one of the destratifiers at the lake, a motion to approve the Supplemental Agreement with CMT on the State Street Project, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3001 annexing water customers Maida Streight, Virgil Robbins, May Parnell and David Jones, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance allowing a Special Use Permit for a Home Occupation at 311 West Water, a motion to purchase the remaining inventory of the 225 History Books at a cost of $9,225.00 with the proceeds benefiting the Sesquicentennial Celebration, and a motion to form a committee consisting of the Mayor, City Clerk and the Alderman over the Mayor’s Office to do research on realigning the City’s wards. 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 first reading of an Ordinance allowing the construction of three duplex apartments on East Edwards. 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 agree to support the development and construction of housing by the Windsor Development Group by providing assistance in the construction of the road through the development. On roll call voting aye were F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, Cailey and Reid. Naye: Schwab, T. Jones and Bertolis. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Reid seconded by F. Jones that we agree to support the development and construction of housing by the Windsor Development Group by providing assistance in the construction of the road through the development at a cost not to exceed $59,555.00 and to waive the sewer tap fees and building permits with a value of $10,400.00. On roll call voting aye were F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, Cailey and Reid. Naye: T. Jones, Bertolis and Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends the approval of the first reading of an Ordinance establishing the Tax Levy. On roll call voting aye were Bishop, Lankutis, T. Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis, Schwab and F Jones. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the exchange of property between the City and Laurel & Irene White in regard to the placement of a fence at the Wastewater Plant and further direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary paperwork and authorize the Mayor to sign such documents. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, T. Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis, F. Jones and Bishop. Naye: None. Abstain: Schwab. Motion carried.

A motion was made by T. Jones seconded by Schwab to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance #3002 authorizing the sale of abandoned, surplus and unclaimed property at a public auction. On roll call voting aye were T. Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis, Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop and Lankutis. Naye: None. Motion carried.

There being no further business a motion was made by T. Jones seconded by F. Jones to adjourn at 7:35 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr, Mayor

Marilyn S. Hartke, City Clerk