Mayor John L. Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to order October 9, 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.

David Lindsay representing the Litchfield Bass Anglers gave the City an $800.00 donation for fish restocking at the Lake.

Mayor Dunkirk recognized Charlene Pigg on her retirement after 32 years of service as Secretary for the Chamber of Commerce. He also recognized the Simpson Family: Sue Helgen, Dave Simpson and Hal Simpson for over 50 years of service in Simpson Shoe Store in downtown Litchfield.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Lankutis to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the September 8, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Water Plant Report for September showing 29,013,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 936,000 gallons, EMC monthly report for September, the Fire Department Report for September showing 17 full alarms, 11 still alarms, 4 rescue calls, 141 ambulance calls and 1 dive call, the Building Inspector’s Report showing 18 permits issued with a BOCA value of $787,300.74 and fees collected of $2,704.66, the Police Department’s report showing $8,537.00 in fines collected, 117 tickets issued to 93 individuals, 29 accidents handled, 35 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 15 dogs picked up, 2 cats picked up, $75.00 in dog fines paid, $145.00 in parking fines paid, 2811 incident calls received with 90 calls completed, 28 warning tickets issued and 40 ordinance violation notices issued, the County Ambulance report for August showing Accounts Receivable of $410,927.39, the City Ambulance Report for September showing Revenue of $62,222.30, Disbursements of $29,409.46 and an Operating Income of $32,812.84, the City Clerk’s Report for September showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,508.553.16, Net Cash Receipts excluding fund transfers $1,318,352.92, Net Cash Disbursements excluding fund transfers and including payrolls $899,617.01, Sept. Payrolls $237,923.72 and Water Revenue collected in September $101,610.50, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,089,817.25, a motion to approve the Application for Fire Protection from Robert and Catherine Johnson, David Crispens and Bill and Denise Brown, approve appointments of Rick Gurley to Economic Development Commission and Bill Fleming to the Airport Authority, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3045 authorizing the sale of certain surplus personal property, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3046 amending Section 4-10 paragraph C entitled "Private Swimming Pools" of the Zoning Ordinance No 2831, a motion to approve the second reading of proposed Ordinance No 3047 restricting parking on Ferdon Street west of Clinton Street, a motion to authorize a payment of $2,662.61 to Sarco Hydraulics for the repair of ladder truck 803, a motion to purchase a 9" hydraulic rescue cutter from Mac’s Fire & Safety for $2,999.00, a motion to authorize the Staff to take bids for the purchase of a new ambulance for approval at the December 4^th Council meeting, a motion to approve proposed Resolution No 5-03 requesting a tax levy for the Litchfield Ambulance Special Service Area for the County’s fiscal year 12-1-03 through 11-30-04, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance annexing Arlene Ulrich, Frank Skelton, James Biscan, Anthony Bergman and Calvin Jones, a motion to approve a payment to the American Legion Post 436 grant request from Tourism Fund Account #135-9528 in the amount of $500.00, a motion to purchase salt from Gunther Salt for $40.78 per ton and fly ash from Caulk Brothers as needed not to exceed $9,000.00, a motion to purchase up to $5,000.00 of traffic control and other signs from the Hall Sign Company, a motion to approve Amendment No 3 to the Agreement for Contract Operations of the City of Litchfield Wastewater Treatment Facilities, a motion to authorize a payment in the amount of $971.66 to the Park District for mowing and mulching the Madison Park School playground which is our third of the total bill, and a motion to approve the purchase of Largemouth Bass for restocking Lake Lou Yaeger from Logan Hollow Fish Farms, Murphysboro, Il at a price not to exceed $7,250.00. 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 release Executive Session Minutes dated October 7, 2002 and December 2, 2002. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Jones to approve the second 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 Jones, Schwab and Dees. Naye: Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Bertolis and Beiermann. Motion Failed.

Kirby advised the Council on the Street Department’s Summer Paving Program and asked the Council to think about what they would like him to plan to do next summer.

The committee recommends that we direct the staff to begin the planning for a park on the Tom Boy property. After much discussion a motion was by Bertolis seconded by Schwab that we table the motion until further information can be gathered. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, Bertolis, Beiermann and Jones. Naye Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Mayor Dunkirk. Motion failed. A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Lankutis that we add the following amendment to the motion "by doing the following items #1 Have a survey and title work conducted on the property this fall, #2 Have the Street crew work to remove the asphalt over the entire lot this fall or winter, #3 Prepare the east end for the parking lot by building sufficient base for the lot this fall and winter and #4 Bring in dirt to fill the west end and allow it to settle prior to improvements this fall or winter. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Jones. Naye: Beiermann and Schwab. Motion carried. A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Dees that we approve the motion with the amendment. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Jones and Lankutis. Naye: Beiermann and Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we rent a pump for one month to pump water from Lake Lou Yaeger to the New Reservoir at a cost not to exceed $1,200.00. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we direct the City Attorney to proceed with the condemnation proceedings of 728 S. Chestnut. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Schwab to direct the City Administrator to develop a plan for future utility development in the north and east areas of the community including the Clark Street extension and the newly annexed section of East Route 16. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Schwab to go into Executive Session at 7:45 P.M. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body and to discuss a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Lankutis to go back into Regular Session at 8:46 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

There being no further business a motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Dees to adjourn at 8:48 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L Dunkirk Jr

Marilyn S Hartke

City Clerk