Mayor John L. Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to order June 10, 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 Lankutis to go into Executive Session at 7:01 P.M. to discuss the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body and the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Jones to go back into Regular Session at 7:22 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Cailey to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the May 6, 2004 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the May 10, 2004 Adjourned Meeting, the Building Inspector’s Report for May showing 18 permits issued with a BOCA value of $205,774.20 and fees collected of $966.17, the Fire Dept’s Report for May showing 12 full alarms, 28 still alarms, 1 rescue call, 129 ambulance calls and 1 dive call, the Police Dept’s Report for May showing $8,517.81 in fines collected, 177 citations issued to 123 individuals, 61 accidents handled, 59 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 8 dogs picked up, $30.00 in dog fines paid, $30.00 in parking fines paid, 2841 incident calls received with 127 reports completed, 115 written warning tickets issued, 6 verbal warnings issued, 151 racial profiling web entries, 4 code hearing cases heard and 62 Ordinance violation notices issued, the Water Plant Report for May showing 42,575,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,331,000 gallons, EMC’s monthly report, CMT’s monthly report, the City Clerk’s Report for May showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,159,460.24, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $670,229.30, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payroll) $437,594.30, May Payrolls $225,202.43 and Water Revenue for May of $82,457.08, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue checks totaling $926,825.24, a motion to authorize the City Clerk to issue a check to Windsor Development Group Inc in the amount of $59,461.75 which is 85% of the City’s committed amount, Fire Protection Applications from John & Sheila Odle and James Bradbury, appointment of Rev Jay Johnson – Library Board, Delores Hogsett – Library Board, Del Anderson – Zoning Board of Appeals and Rhonda Reener – Economic Development Commission, a motion to approve the 2^nd Reading of Ordinance No 3060 the Prevailing Wage, a motion to authorize a payment of $1,000.00 (our deductible) to Bart’s Body Shop for repairs to a police car damaged in an accident on March 8, 2004 a motion to approve the initiation of the bidding process for the replacement of the Police Chief’s car with an SUV style vehicle, a motion to approve the purchase of the first 5 Glock Model 22, 40 caliber handgun and associated duty gear from Ray O’Herron at a price of $450.00 each for a total of $2,250.00, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance for the establishment of a "No Parking" designation on the south side of Edwards Street in front of the Fire Station from the east side of Monroe 100 feet east using the painted "red curb" method, a motion to authorize the payment of $2,200.00 to Mac’s Fire and Safety and $550.00 to RUSCO for expenses in dismantling the Dispatch Center for remodeling, a motion to purchase 4 hand-held radios and charging units from RUSCO for $1,640.00 for the fire dept., a motion to purchase airway intubation equipment from EMP Inc for $2,103.87, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ethics Ordinance, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance to Annex Alma Johnson and the Edgewood Cemetery, a motion to pay Wayne Davis $7,756.50 for the Final Pay Request for the Kirkham Street Drainage Project, a motion to approve Resolution #15-04 a resolution for maintenance of streets and highways by municipality under the Illinois Highway Code, the municipal estimate of maintenance costs and the maintenance engineering to be performed with Motor Fuel Tax Funds, a motion to approve Resolution No 16-04 maintenance of Streets and Highways for the TARP Program, a motion to change the designated census taker from Donna Throne to Robert Knabel for the completion of the MFT Municipal Census, a motion to purchase up to 300 additional transmitters at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00 from Mid-West Meter in Edinburg, Il, and a motion to proceed with the purchase of water pipe for the Harrison Trail Water Line Project. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we direct the City Attorney to look into amending Chapter 19, Streets Sidewalks & Public Places, Article I, Section 19-1, Obstructions-Prohibited to allow for a six-foot clearance from the curb on commercial area sidewalks. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we retain the services and enter into an agreement with Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission in an amount of $24,000.00 to prepare a new zoning district for the downtown. A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Beiermann to table this request until next meeting. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann and Jones. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we accept a bid from Cloyd Excavating in the amount of $3,240.00 for the demolition and removal of a house located at 503 W. Sargent Street. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we pay the back taxes on the property at 503 W. Sargent Street in the amount of $971.01 after verifying that no tax deed has been issued. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we direct the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings against 1216 S. Walnut Street. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones and Schwab. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we allow the Park District to use a portion of the Walton Park area and to direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement between the City and the Park District for that purpose. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab and Lankutis. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Lankutis to adjourn at 7:53 P.M. until Monday June 14, 2004 at 5:30 P.M. to discuss the contracting of services for the collection of storm damage. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr.

Marilyn S Hartke Mayor

City Clerk