Mayor John L. Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to order November 6, 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.

Tami Mix addressed the Council concerning the City Administrators direction of the Building Inspector defining her portable kennel as a fence and requiring her to get a building permit for a fence. Mr. Knabel advised the Council how he arrived at his decision and that he had spoke with Attorney Hantla but he was not in total agreement. A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Schwab to authorize the City Attorney to define a fence so as to eliminate the confusion in the future. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Lankutis to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the October 9, 2003 Regular Meeting, the Water Department Report for October showing 26,380,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 910,000 gallons, the Building Inspector’s Report showing 6 permits issued with a BOCA value of $178,444.00 and fees collected of $626.45, EMC’s monthly report, the Police Department’s October Report showing fines collected $7,749.00, 150 tickets issued to 116 individuals, 43 accidents handled, 17.25 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 12 dogs picked up, 6 cats picked up, $45.00 in dog fines paid, $100.00 in parking fines paid, 2927 incident calls received, 108 incident calls completed, 31 warning tickets issued and 40 Ordinance violation notices issued, the Street Department’s October Report, the Lake Department’s October Report, the Fire Department’s October Report showing 15 full alarms, 3 still alarms, 125 ambulance calls and 1 dive call, the County Ambulance report for September showing Accounts Receivable of $405,415.44, the City Ambulance Report for October showing Revenues of $68,742.67, Disbursements of $42,904.50 and an Operating Income of $25,838.17, the City Clerk’s Report for October showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,301.735.46, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $1,120,463.60, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payrolls) $856,018.00, October Payrolls $322,959.03 and Water Revenue for October $92,070.69, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,037,289.86, CMT monthly report for October, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3048 annexing James Biscan, Frank Skelton, Calvin Jones 2 parcels and Arlene Ulrich, a motion to purchase a control panel for the generator at the downtown fire station from Oakley Services for $3,313.41, a motion to purchase 3 sets of firefighting turn out gear from Mac’s Fire and Safety for $2,851.39, a motion to authorize the Staff to take bids for a new Civil Defense siren with the bids to be opened on November 24, 2003 at 1:00 P.M., a motion to approve the water and sewer easements as required by the Subdivision Ordinance and Annexation Agreement between the City and Six Professional Plaza contingent upon approval of the City Engineer, a motion to approve the high bids on the following surplus equipment: Curtis Glover 1987 Dodge Ram 250 - $200.00, Curtis Glover 1988 GMC Jimmie - $300.00, Mark Hartke 1978 Massey Ferguson Tractor - $2,877.00, and Louis Taylor 1986 Chevrolet ¾ ton Truck - $627.00, a motion to approve an agreement for the mowing of the park at Madison Park School, and a motion to take bids for the construction of a fish breeding pond at Lake Lou Yaeger with bids to be opened on Monday December 29, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

Cornman Oversight Committee:

The committee recommends that we set a Truth in Taxation Hearing date for December 1, 2003 at 6:30 P.M. and approve the first reading of the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion Carried.

The committee recommends that we authorize the staff to take bids for exterior improvements to the Library with bids to be opened on December 29, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. 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 staff to take bids for the Kirkham Street Drainage Improvements with bids to be opened on December 29, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones and Schwab. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we direct the City Attorney to work with the residents of Deer Hollow to convey and dedicate the right of way for the road to the City. After a discussion a motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Schwab to add the following amendment to the motion – and for there to be no chip mix or hot mix overlay improvements to the road for a minimum of at least 2 years. On roll call voting aye on the amendment were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Schwab and Lankutis. Naye: Jones. Motion carried. On roll call voting aye on the motion was Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

New Business: There will be a time change for the December 4, 2003 Regular Council Meeting. It will begin at 5:45 P.M. with an Executive Session to discuss Wage Negotiations.

There being no further business a motion was made by Dees seconded by Bertolis to adjourn at 7:40 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L Dunkirk Jr

Marilyn S Hartke

City Clerk