Mayor John L. Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to order September 8, 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. Absent: None.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Lankutis to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the August 7, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Police Department’s Report for August showing fines collected of $10,443.17, 179 tickets issued to 141 individuals, 33 accidents handled, 16 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 13 dogs picked up, 9 cats picked up, $105.00 in dog fines paid, $40.00 in parking fines paid, 2854 incident calls received with 93 being completed, 30 warning tickets issued and 92 ordinance violation notices, the Building Inspector’s Report for August showing 25 permits issued with a BOCA Value of $588,409.78 and fees collected of $2,232.40, CMT monthly report, the Fire Department’s Monthly Report for August showing 9 Full Alarms, 12 Still Alarms, 4 Rescue Calls and 120 Ambulance Calls, EMC monthly Report for August, the Water Plant for August showing 39,952,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,427,000 gallons, the City Ambulance for August showing Receipts of $27,296.79, Disbursements of $30,110.75 and an Operating Loss of $2,813.96, the City Clerk’s Report for August showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,169,920.99, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $754,751.45, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payrolls) $648,666.14, August Payrolls $233,125.59 and Water Revenue for August $92,428.05, Fire Protection Applications for Todd & Nikol Skinner, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3040 approving a Special Use Permit to change a single family dwelling into a two family dwelling at 121 W. Columbia, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3041 annexing Kenneth Nail and Kevin Painter, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3042 establishing a yield sign on E. South Street at its intersection with S. Van Buren, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3043 establishing a stop sign on S. Harrison Street at it’s intersection with E. Columbia Street, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance declaring certain Street equipment as surplus property and authorizing its sale, a motion to approve the purchase of promotional items for the International Route 66 Festival Travel Expo in Springfield, Il September 26-28, 2003 in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 from the Tourism Fund Account No 135-9750, a motion to approve the purchase of a new digital photocopier Sharp model AR-M208N from Watts Copy System Inc for the amount of $3,050.00, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 4-10, Paragraph C entitled "Private Swimming Pools of the Zoning Ordinance, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to erect a two family dwelling in a S-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District at 1528 N. Monroe Street, a motion to contract with Asphalt Stone Co. Jacksonville, Il to mill portions of Crestwood Estates streets at a price of $4,450.00, a motion to purchase 6 new tires for Engine 807 from Taylor Tire for $1,684.00, a motion to approve the purchase of 4 pagers for the Fire Department from G & G Communications, Leroy, NY for $839.80 plus shipping, a motion to purchase a Ventilation Fan and Saw from Mac’s Fire and Safety for $2,651.00, a motion to approve the Final Plat of the Final Plat of the Freedom Place Subdivision contingent upon approval of CMT, a motion to approve the payment of $3,300.00 to Cloyd Excavating for the removal of 114 W. Sargent, a motion to approve the purchase of one 2003 model Silverado Pick-up for $18,428.00 and 1-2004 Chevy Blazer for $23,121.22 from Steve Schmitt-Brubaker out of the Equipment Replacement Fund and to authorize the City Clerk to write the check when vehicles are available, a motion to terminate the agreement with Sierra International Inc requiring user fee payments to the City for the Litchfield Industrial Park railroad spur, and a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance reducing the speed limit on Old Rt 66 from 35 MPH to 25 MPH from Eilerman to West St. John. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

Cornman Oversight Committee:

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Jones to approve an Environmental Land Use Control Agreement and Remediation Agreement between the City of Litchfield and BP Amoco contingent upon the City Attorney approving same. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No. 3044 granting a Special Use Permit to erect a two family dwelling in a S-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District at 1528 N. Monroe St. 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 first reading of an Ordinance restricting parking on Ferdon Street west of Clinton Street. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann and Jones. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

The committee recommends that we authorize the purchase of a Line Stop Machine from Hydra Stop of Alsip, Il in the amount of $48,937.35. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones and Schwab. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

The committee recommends that we authorize the purchase of a Dura Patcher and Tank from Hampton Equipment Co of Raymond, Il in the amount of $72,000.00 and to enter into a three-year lease-purchase agreement for this unit. A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Jones to amend the motion to include a possible direct purchase out of the Equipment Replacement Fund. Voting aye on the amendment were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab and Lankutis. Naye: None. Amendment carried. Voting aye on the motion were Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we retain the services of CMT to begin the design and planning process for the construction of a waterline to serve Roller Derby and others. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

The committee recommends that we allow the Park District to use City property to expand Walton Park. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

The committee recommends that we pay $7,772.66 to CMT for their services on the Sallee-Ferdon drainage study which includes $2,772.66 over the estimate. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman and Dees. Naye: Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Cailey and Bertolis. Motion Failed.

The committee recommends that we direct the staff to prepare a preannexation agreement for those residents to sign who are interested in the extension of a waterline to serve them on Harrison Trail. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

New Business: Aldermen were reminded about the downtown revitalization project meeting to be held September 9, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall.

Several aldermen expressed concern about the poor condition of many of our street signs, also the vegetation growing around some signs making them very hard to see. City Administrator Bob Knabel advised the Council that we are aware of the signs and will be getting them replaced.

Chief of Police B J Wilkinson requested that the flags be flown at half-mast on September 11, 2003.

There being no further business a motion was made by Jones seconded by Beiermann to adjourn at 7:20 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L Dunkirk Jr, Mayor

Marilyn S Hartke, City Clerk