Mayor John L. Dunkirk Jr. called the Regular Meeting to order July 10, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. Present on roll call were Bob Bertolis, Greg Beiermann, Fred Jones, David Schwab, Harold Lankutis, William Cornman, Gene Cailey and William Dees.

A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Schwab to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the June 5, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Fire Department’s Report for June showing 11 full alarms, 12 still alarms, 4 rescue calls and 114 ambulance calls, the Building Inspector’s Report for June showing 22 permits issued with a BOCA Value of $468,070.64 and fees collected of $1,704.56, the Police Department’s Report for June showing fines collected of $10,434.00, 105 tickets issued to 75 individuals, 33 accidents handled, 40 hours worked by Auxiliary, 16 dogs picked up, $60.00 in dog fines paid, $185.00 in parking fines paid, 2310 incident calls received with 71 calls completed, 28 warning tickets issued and 40 ordinance violation notices issued, EMC monthly report, the Water Plant Report for June showing 42,791,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,380,000 gallons, the City Clerk’s Report for June showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,111,796.23, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $701,313.72, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payrolls) $926,253.60, June Payrolls of $232,087.07 and Water Revenue collected in June of $84,797.96, the City Ambulance Report for June showing Receipts of $24,793.33, Disbursements of $28,795.28 and an Operating Loss of $4,001.95, the County Ambulance Report for June showing Accounts Receivable of $385,608.01, Fire Protection Applications for Monica Allen, Don & Connie Cui, Joseph Jr & Renee Zippay, Jeff Ondrey, James F. Kuhne, Tim Harvey and Gerald & Sandra Brand, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 3032 annexing Norman Kruse, John Lueker, Chance Mix & Bernie Kaufman, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 3033 annexing Les Lane, a motion to approve the initiation of the purchase of a new digital photocopier for the Police Department, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance prohibiting public intoxication within the corporate city limits, a motion to approve the initiation of the bidding process for the purchase of new radar units for the Police Department using funds from the DUI Fines, a motion to purchase 5 Jump Suits from Galls Uniform and Apparel for $519.89, a motion to approve an agreement with Macoupin County for mutual aid dispatching through their E911 Emergency Telephone System Board, a motion to approve the Prairie Place Estates Minor Subdivision, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance rezoning lots 22 thru 31 of the Preliminary Plat of the Prairie Place Estates Subdivision from Multiple Family to Single Family Zoning, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance calling for a municipal census for areas recently annexed to the City, a motion to purchase 9 batteries for the auxiliary power for the RR backup signal and that the City Clerk be authorized to write the check for these batteries once quotes have been received, a motion to approve a Letter of Intent for an Agreement with IDOT to share costs associated with the improvements of Il Route 16 and Ohren Lane, a motion to approve the purchase of up to $8,000.00 for mosquito control chemicals from Mug-A-Bug in Forsyth, Illinois, a motion to approve the final pay request to HS Contractors in the amount of $8,016.25, a motion to spend up to $900.00 for security equipment at the Water Treatment facility, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance to repeal Section 16-183 of the Municipal Code entitled, "Taking, etc, aquatic life off shore" and to set up a Public Hearing for same on Aug 4, 2003 at 6:30 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion carried.

Cornman Oversight Committee:

The committee recommends that we approve the purchase of four police package vehicles from Litchfield Chrysler in the amount of $58,980.00, contingent upon approval from the City Attorney of co-written contract between Chrysler Corp and City of Litchfield dealing with repair/replacement of cars due to possible faulty brake system. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of proposed Ordinance No 3034 increasing the number of Class A liquor licenses to five and reducing the number of Class B licenses to twelve. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3034. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann and Jones. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve Resolution 4-03 establishing pay and hourly schedules for Non-Bargaining employees. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: Beiermann, Jones and Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we retain the services of Farr Associates for consulting services on downtown development not to exceed $30,000.00 plus additional reimbursable expenses as outlined in the contract. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones and Lankutis. Naye: Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we direct the Police Chief to begin work on developing a Nuisance Household Ordinance. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the Right-of-Way Plat and we approve the payment of $75,000.00 to Niccol Development contingent upon approval of the Right-of-Way Plat by the Planning Commission and recording of the Right-of-Way Plat at the County Recorder’s Office. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an Ordinance creating a cost recovery fee for responding to hazardous waste spills, which could include calls to clean up spills at Service Stations. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 14-117 of the Municipal Code increasing the load limits on the City parking lot located at the corner of Edwards and North Monroe to 10,000 pounds and to limit the spots trucks can park in. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: Bertolis and Jones. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we retain the services of Farr Associates to conduct a study on the physical condition of the Library in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 plus additional reimbursable expenses as outlined in the contract. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey & Dees. Naye: Beiermann, Schwab and Bertolis. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement between the City and Illinois Department of Transportation for the Sallee Street Extension Project preliminary engineering only. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.

William Currie representing his son, Gary Currie appeared before the City Council asking that a special parking space be set aside for Home and Loft in the downtown area. The Council took no action on his request.

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

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr, Mayor

Marilyn S. Hartke, City Clerk