Mayor John L. Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to order November 4, 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 Cailey seconded by Jones to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the October 7, 2004 Regular Meeting, the Police Department report for October showing $7,926.70 in fines paid, 111 citations issued to 88 individuals, 32 accidents handled, 52 hours worked by the Auxiliary, 9 dogs picked up, 4 cats picked up, $90.00 in dog fines paid, $5.00 in parking fines paid, 2467 incident calls received with 97 calls completed, 69 warning tickets issued, 3 verbal warnings, 90 racial profiling web entries, 9 code hearing cases heard and 40 ordinance violation notices issued, the Building Inspector’s October Report showing 11 permits issued with a BOCA value of $1,920,700.00 and fees collected of $5,935.60, CMT monthly report, the drainage October Report, EMC monthly report, the Fire Department’s October Report showing 5 full alarms, 7 still alarms, 1 rescue call and 117 Ambulance calls, the Street Department’s October Report, the Water Plant Report for October showing 35,455,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,266,000 gallons, the City Clerk’s Report for October showing Gross Cash Receipts of $869,755.17, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $646,340.69, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payroll) of $749,826.51, October Payrolls $349,371.01, and Water Revenue for October of $98,028.55, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $973,240.99, the City Ambulance Report showing receipts of $15,988.25, Disbursements of $37,624.68 with an Operating Loss of $21,636.43, the County Ambulance Reports showing Accounts Receivable at the end of September of $380,352.97, Fire Protection Application from William Hull, the Lake Department October Report, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3077 annexing Gordon Hartel, James Easterly and Chuck Fenton, a motion to approve the purchase of five Glock Model 22 .40 caliber handguns and the associated duty gear from Ray O’Herron at a price of $434.00 each for a total of $2,170.00, a motion to approve the expenditure of $5,305.00 to Mac’s Fire and Safety for expenses associated with the completion of the Police Department Renovation, a motion to approve the Final Plat for Fenton Estates, a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance to rezone property located at 421 E. Union Avenue from C-2 General Commercial to S-1 Single Family Residential contingent upon the completed purchase of the property by the petitioners, a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance rezoning property located at 1214 S. Van Buren Street from A-1 Agricultural and M-H Mobile Home to S-1 Single Family Residential a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance annexing Kelly White, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance establishing the Tax Levy for the City of Litchfield, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Montgomery County Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement, a motion to approve an Easement with the County Clerk for a water line installation, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an Electric Easement granting Illinois Power access to City Property for the installation and maintenance of new electrical facilities, a motion to release all executive session minutes except for the August 2, August 9 and September 2, 2004 minutes, a motion to approve a change order in the amount of $990.76 and the Final Pay Request in the amount of $5,170.88 to Wayne Davis for the Beeler Street Drainage Project, a motion to amend the agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to $24,500.00 for TARP Grant services and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement, a motion to purchase a chemical feed pump and scale from USA Blue Book for $2,789.27, and a motion to approve Resolution No 21-04 authorizing the Mayor to sign a loan authorization and supporting documents for the IEPA loan process for the new Water Plant Project. 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 City Attorney to start the condemnation process on 1221 S. McKinley Avenue. 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 approve the second reading of an Ordinance No. 3078 amending the City of Litchfield Adult Use Licensing Ordinance. 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 approving the placement of stop signs on Clark Street in both the east and westbound directions at its intersections with Illinois Avenue and also Maple Street. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Jones. Naye: Schwab and Beiermann. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an Ordinance approving the placement of "No U-Turn" signs on Corvette Drive. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Beiermann, Jones and Schwab. Naye: None. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we renew the City’s Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance with Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust through December 1, 2005 at a cost of $232,929.00. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab and Lankutis. Naye: None. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Lankutis to approve the first reading of an Ordinance rezoning the first floor from C-2 General Commercial to MF Multi-Family Residential for property located at 212 S State Street contingent that documentation be provided to the City indicating the completed purchase of the property. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Dees, Beiermann, Schwab, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: Jones. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Lankutis to table the second reading of an Ordinance rezoning property at 421 E Union until the November 29, 2004 Special Meeting. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman and Cailey. Naye: None. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Lankutis to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3079 rezoning the first floor of property at 212 S. State Street from C-2 General Commercial to MF Multi Family Residential contingent that documentation be provided to the City indicating the completed purchase of property. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: Jones. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Dees to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3080 rezoning property located at 1214 S. Van Buren Street from A-1 Agricultural and M-H Mobile Home to S-1 Single Family Residential. 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 approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3081 leasing City Property to the American Legion Kniery Knaggs Post 436 for 99 Years at $1.00 per year. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Beiermann. Naye: None. Absent: Bertolis. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Beiermann to call a Special Meeting for November 29, 2004 at 6:00 P.M. to discuss the Goals and Objectives for the upcoming fiscal year and the second reading of an Ordinance rezoning 421 E Union. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Lankutis to adjourn at 7:25 P.M. until November 10, 2004 at 6:00 P.M. to meet with the EDC on the Economic Development Assessment. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr.

Marilyn S Hartke Mayor

City Clerk