Mayor John L. Dunkirk Jr. called the Regular Meeting to order February 6, 2003 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.

Jeanette Matthews approached the Council requesting that the Council consider making the Building Inspector full-time. They are building a home and having problems getting inspections done.

Julie Ann Jansenn with the Department of Public Health presented Ray Weller, Water Superintendent and the City with a plaque representing ten continuous years of meeting all fluoride requirements.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Bishop to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the January 9, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Water Department’s Report for January 2003 showing 38,615,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,379,100 gallons, EMC monthly report, the Street Department’s monthly report, the Police Department’s Report for January 2003 showing $9,200.00 in fines paid, 97 tickets issued to 81 individuals, 27 accidents handled, 37.0 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 10 dogs picked up, $30.00 in dog fines paid, $55.00 in parking fines paid, 1753 incident calls received and 64 incident calls completed, 36 warning tickets issued and 44 ordinance violation notices issued, the Lake Department’s monthly report, the Fire Department’s January 2003 monthly report showing 6 full alarms, 3 still alarms, 1 rescue call and 104 ambulance calls, the Fire Department’s annual report for 2002, the Building Inspector’s January Report showing 6 permits issued with a BOCA value of $1,114,851.03 and fees collected of $3,517.16, the Building Inspector’s annual 2002 Report, CMT monthly report, the County Ambulance Reports showing Accounts Receivable of $331,658.01, the City Ambulance Report for January showing Cash Receipts of $22,006.01, Disbursements of $28,461.54 and an operating loss of $6,455.53,

the City Clerk’s Report for January 2003 showing Cash Receipts of $1,730,509.83, Cash Disbursements of $1,476,891.83, January Payrolls of $222,799.40 & Water Revenue collected in January of $75,296.14, Fire Protection Applications from Kevin and Megan Helfrich and Dr. Chris Poirot, authorize the transfer of $200,000.00 from Sales Tax to Corporate Fund, approve the request of Charles Kahl to tap a 6" private sewer belonging to Donna Kasenske for sewer service for 1353 and 1355 E. Union Ave., a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance declaring certain Police and Street equipment as surplus and authorize its sale, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance calling for the placement of yield signs in both east and west directions of travel on Beach Street at its intersection with Van Buren, a motion to approve purchase of 25 sections of 1 1/2" and 15 sections of 2 1/2" fire hose from Tower Fire Apparatus Co of Freeburg, Il for $3,960.00, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance annexing Victor Rister and Lisa Stocker, a motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the grant agreement and any other documents in connection with a grant with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for participation in IHDA’s Housing Trust Fund Residential Rehabilitation Program, a motion that the City of Litchfield shall subordinate its lien to the three local banks on the City’s loan to HOS Development Corporation from funds received through a CDAP grant contingent upon approval by CDAP and that the asset-to-liability ratio be maintained at a ratio of 1 to 1, a motion to approve the purchase of a 30’ x 3’ two-sided banner from Seton Events Signs and Banners for $676.50 plus approximately $5.00 shipping for the Sesquicentennial Celebration, a motion to approve the renewal of a full page advertisement in the Discover Central Illinois 2003 Official Visitors Guide in the amount of $2,000.00, a motion to approve the placement of a 1/8 page Advertisement in the Outdoor Magazine & Outdoor Sports/Labor Tribune for a cost of $2,056.00, a motion to approve the final payment of $3,625.00 to the Gold Center of Springfield, Illinois for the balance of the 500 commemorative coins, a motion to approve the development and printing of a brochure promoting the Sesquicentennial Celebration from George Press at a cost of $585.75 for 5,000 copies, a motion to approve the final pay request #27 from Korte-Luitjohan in the amount of $5,846.04 for work at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, a motion to retain the services of Crawford, Murphy & Tilley to complete NPDES permit for the Water Treatment Facility, and approval for the Mayor to write a letter of support to the Corp of Engineers supporting the second phase of an Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project 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 an expenditure of up to $24,000.00 including donations and grants for purchase of in-car IWIN computers, docking stations and installation. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Schwab, F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, Cailey and Reid. Naye: T Jones. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we renew the employee health benefit coverage through Health Alliance. 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 approve the first reading of an Ordinance creating a Special Events Liquor License to be made available specifically for the Sesquicentennial Celebration. On roll call voting aye were F. Jones, Bishop, Lankutis, T. Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis and Schwab. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Litchfield and Prairieland Development. 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 the Council study the preliminary planning report on the proposed construction of a new Water Treatment Plant and plan to give some guidance of the type of filtering system they would like to see be incorporated into the new building and the location of the new plant.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by T Jones to table any action on repairs to the earthen berm at the Wastewater Treatment Facility until additional information can be gotten on the project. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, T. Jones, Cailey, Reid, Bertolis, Schwab, F. Jones and Bishop. Naye: None. Motion carried.

There being no further business a motion was made by T Jones seconded by F Jones to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

John L. Dunkirk Jr

Mayor

Attest:

Marilyn S. Hartke

City Clerk