Litchfield City Council
City Hall
October 9, 2003
7:00pm
Call Meeting to Order
Pledge to Flag
Roll Call
Recognition of Guests and Visitors
Proclamation for Simpson’s Shoes: Sue Helgen,
Dave Simpson and Hal Simpson
Recognition of Charlene Pigg for 33 years of service
with Chamber of Commerce
Presentation of $800 by Litchfield Bass Angler’s Club
for Fish Re-Stocking at Lake
Consent Agenda
Reading of Minutes
Report of Departments
Report of City Clerk
Authorization to Transfer Funds and to Pay Bills
Petitions:
Application for Fire Protection Permits:
Robert Johnson, 349 N. 16th Avenue
Dave Crispens, 11361 Litchfield Trail
Bill Brown, 5386 IL Rte. 16
Communications
Appointments:
Rick Gurley to Economic Development Commission
Bill Fleming to Airport Authority
Other Items as Assigned:
A. A motion adopting an Ordinance declaring certain
Street equipment as surplus property and authorizing
its sale. (2nd Reading )
B. A motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Section
4-10, Paragraph C, entitled "Private Swimming
Pools" of the Zoning Ordinance. (2nd
Reading)
C. A motion to approve an Ordinance reducing the
speed limit on Old 66 from 35MPH to 25MPH from
Eilerman to West St. John.(2nd Reading)
D. A motion to restrict parking on Ferdon Street
west of Clinton Street.
(2nd Reading)
E. A motion to pay Sarco Hydraulics $2,662.61 for
the repair of Ladder Truck 803.
F. A motion to purchase a 9-inch hydraulic rescue
cutter from Mac’s Fire & Safety for $2,999.00.
G. A motion to authorize the Staff to take bids for
the purchase of a new ambulance for approval at the
December 4 Council meeting.
H. A motion to adopt a Resolution requesting a tax
levy for the Litchfield Ambulance special Service Area
for the County’s fiscal year 12-1-03 through
11-30-04.
I. A motion to adopt an Ordinance to Annex Arlene
Ulrich, Frank Skelton, James Bisca, Anthony Bergman
and Calvin Jones. (1st Reading)
J. A motion to approve the American Legion Post 436
grant request from Tourism Fund account 135-9528 in
the amount of $500.00.
K. A motion to purchase salt from Gunther Salt for
$40.78 per ton and flyash from
Caulk Brothers as needed, not to exceed $9,000.00.
L. A motion to purchase up to $5,000 of traffic
control and other signs from the Hall Sign Company.
M. A motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to the
Agreement for Contract Operations of the City of
Litchfield Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
N. A motion to authorize payment in the amount of
$971.66 to the Park District for mowing the Madison
Park School Playground.
O. A motion to purchase Largemouth Bass for
restocking Lake Lou Yaeger from Logan Hollow Fish
Farms, 824 Stave Mill Road, Murphysboro, IL at a price
not to exceed $7,250.
Public Service Oversight Committee Report and
Recommended Action
A. A motion to release certain Executive Session
Minutes
Public Works Oversight Committee Report and
Recommended Action
A. Report on Street Department’s Summer Paving
Program.
B. A motion to direct the staff to begin the
planning for a park on the Tom Boy property.
C. A motion to rent a pump for one month to pump
water from Lake Lou Yaeger to the New Reservoir for a
cost not to exceed $1,200.
D. A motion to direct the City Attorney to proceed
with the condemnation proceedings of 728 South
Chestnut.
E. A motion to direct the City Administrator to
develop a plan for future sewer development in the
north and east areas of the community, including the
Clark Street extension and the newly annexed section
of East Route 16.
Unfinished Business
New Business
Adjournment