Mayor John L Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to Order February 5, 2004 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 Jones seconded by Bertolis to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the January 8, 2004 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the January 12, 2004 Adjourned Meeting and Minutes of the January 13, 2004 Special Meeting, the Building Inspector’s Report for January showing 5 permits issued with a BOCA value of $177,113.82 and fees collected of $769.49, the Fire Dept January Report showing 5 full alarms, 11 still alarms, 1 rescue call, and 126 ambulance calls, the Lake Department January Report, EMC monthly report, the Street Department’s January Report, the Water Plant Report for January showing 37,978,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,356,000 gallons, CMT Monthly Report, the Police Department’s January Report, the City Clerk’s Report for January showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,125,378.86, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $610,860.02, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers & including payroll) $858,416.20, January Payrolls $245,092.90 and Water Revenue for January $80,434.00, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,343,026.71, the City Ambulance Report for January showing Revenues of $28,423.42, Disbursements of $44,491.79 and an Operating Loss of $16,068.37, accept the resignation of John Odle from the Planning Commission, appointment of David Pritchard to the Planning Commission, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3052 amending the Zoning Ordinance to change a zoning classification from General Commercial to Single Family Residence, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3053 annexing David Pitchford, Larry Pezold, David Rentz and Michael Phipps, a motion to authorize a payment to Victory Lane Ford in the amount of $3,118.83 for repair of Ambulance #3-L-48, a motion to approve the Final Plat and Covenants of the resubdivision of Lots 24A and 24B in the Route 66 Crossing Subdivision subject to approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney, a motion to retain Renner Consulting Services for ninety days at an estimated cost of $4,500.00 plus expenditures, a motion to support hosting the Route 66 Classic Car Festival in Litchfield June 25-27, 2004 by dedicating up to $3,500.00 for advertising and promotion of the event, a motion to accept the bids for various City surplus equipment and authorize the sale of said equipment to Eugene Hogue with a bid of $551.50 for the Lake Department’s pick-up truck, Louis Taylor with a bid of $75.50 for the Street Department’s street sweeper, and Larry Brandt with a bid of $1,625.00 for the Street Department’s dump truck, a motion to direct the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings against 1125 N. Walnut owned by Kevin Arnold, a motion to direct the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings against 120 W. Sargent a trailer owned by Kevin Arnold and ground owned by Aaron Brewer, a motion to spend up to $26,000.00 for additional radio transmitters and meters for the ongoing meter replacement program from Midwest Meter in Edinburg, Il and a motion to accept the bid of $2,250.00 from Neuhaus Heating and Air Conditioning for the installation of a Lennox Merit Furnace and a used air conditioner (provided by the City) in the Lake Maintenance Shed. 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 a Stipulated Agreement with the ICC and Burlington Northern for crossing gates on Tyler Avenue. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: Cailey. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the purchase of up to 14 chairs from Office Plus for the City Council Chambers at a price not to exceed $2,660.00. Motion carried with Beiermann and Schwab voting no.

The committee recommends that we approve a contract with Crawford Murphy & Tilly for the design of a new Water Treatment Facility. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: Schwab and Beiermann. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve Resolution No. 6-04 a Resolution of Support for the Downtown Redevelopment Study prepared by Farr Associates. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Jones. Naye: Schwab and Beiermann. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve Resolution No 3-04 a resolution approving the job description and setting the salary range for the Director of Economic Development position. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Jones. Naye: Bertolis, Beiermann and Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve Resolution No 4-04 a resolution approving the job description and setting the salary range for the Street Superintendent position. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones and Lankutis. Naye: Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve Resolution No 5-04 a resolution establishing an Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Litchfield and Schmitt-Brubaker. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried with Beiermann abstaining.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Cornman to adjourn at 7:17 P.M. until February 10, 2004 at 5:30 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr.

Marilyn S Hartke Mayor

City Clerk