Mayor John L. Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to order October 7, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. Present on roll call were Greg Beiermann, Fred Jones, David Schwab, Harold Lankutis, William Cornman, Gene Cailey and William Dees. Absent: Bob Bertolis.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Lankutis to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the September 7, 2004 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the September 21, 2004 Adjourned Meeting, the Building Inspector’s Report for September showing 13 permits issued with a BOCA value of $329,324.28 and Fees Collected of $1,094.10, the Fire Department’s September Report showing 8 Full Alarms, 16 Still Alarms, 2 Rescue Calls and 130 Ambulance Calls, EMC monthly report, the Water Plant Report for September showing 38,292,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,235,000 gallons, the Police Department’s September Report $8,155.90 in fines collected, 164 citations issued to 123 individuals, 37 accidents handled, 95.25 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 4 dogs picked up, 7 cats picked up, no dog fines paid, $5.00 in parking fines paid, 2930 incident calls received, 110 incident reports completed, 96 written warning tickets, 7 verbal warnings issued, 145 racial profiling Web entries, 5 code hearing cases heard and 38 ordinance violation notices issued, the County Ambulance showing Accounts Receivable at the end of August $369,324.61, the City Ambulance Report for September showing receipts of $66,326.84, disbursements of $40,272.72 with an operating income of $26,054.12, CMT monthly report, the City Clerk’s Report for September 2004 showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,357,065.57, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $1,143,707.50, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payroll) of $1,171,031.07, September Payrolls $254,057.22, and Water Revenue for September of $105,591.82, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,384,389.14, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3075 amending the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to fences allowing dog runs without a permit, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3076 allowing a Special Use Permit for a Home Occupation at 116 S. Lincoln Street, a motion to purchase 12 pass devices from Mac’s Fire and Safety for $2,340.00, a motion to approve the Re-Subdivision of Lot 43 in Route 66 Crossing at Litchfield First Addition, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance to annex Gordon Hartel, James Easterly and Chuck Fenton, a motion to approve the contracting of Rovey’s Landscaping for a landscape buffer in the amount of $2,720.00 and to authorize the City Clerk to issue a check, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance leasing City Property to the American Legion Kniery Knagg Post 436, a motion to approve the proposal from RCI Technologies Inc. to establish the Fixed Asset Management Program as required by GASB34 at a cost not to exceed $5,300.00 and to authorize the Mayor to sign the proposal, a motion to approve the reprinting of the Litchfield, Il Brochure by the George Press Inc for a cost not to exceed $1,642.00, a motion to accept the low bid of Schmitt-Brubaker for the purchase of a ¾ ton truck for $18,598.54, a motion to reject all bids for the re-roofing of the Police Department area and to authorize the rebidding, and a motion to retain the services of CMT to conduct dam inspections of the silt basin lake and Lake Lou Yaeger at a cost not to exceed $2,736.00. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we authorize CMT to continue with the design of the water treatment plant. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we authorize the purchase of an 18-foot Jon Boat from Victory Lane Ford for $8,184.00 with the Volunteer Fireman paying $4,300.00 of that price. Motion carried with Cailey abstaining.

A discussion was held concerning the Montgomery County CCI Economic Development Program that is requesting a $1.00 per capita from the City for three years. A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Jones to table the request until further information can be obtained. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Beiermann. Naye: None. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

The Committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending the City of Litchfield Adult Use Licensing Ordinance. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Jones. Naye: Beiermann. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

Recognition of Guests: Jody Kershaw with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency provided the Council and some South Litchfield residents with an update on the Bishop Landfill.

There being no further business a motion was made by Jones seconded by Lankutis to adjourn at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr.

Marilyn S Hartke Mayor

City Clerk