Litchfield City Council
City Hall
May 6, 2004
7:00 pm
Call Meeting to Order
Pledge to Flag
Roll Call
Recognition of Guests and Visitors
Consent Agenda
Reading of Minutes
Report of Departments
Report of City Clerk
Authorization to Transfer Funds and to Pay Bills
Petitions
Communications
Appointments: Lisa Heise to Zoning Board, Charles
Roper to Police Pension, Larry Elvers to Police and Fire
Commission, Wayne Brauer to Library Board, Joe Goeke and
Lisa Smoot to Planning Commission, Sean Vanslyke, Paul
Osborne and Rick Gurley to Economic Development
Commission, John Behrendt and Pat Bickhoff to Tourism
Advisory Committee, Bill Fleming to Airport Authority
Other Items as Assigned:
A motion to adopt an ordinance increasing water rates
to cover maintenance and operational costs. (First
Reading)
A motion to purchase 15 picnic table frames and
hardware from Summit Supply, in the amount of $2,605
including shipping.
A motion to purchase trash container lids from
Upbeat, Inc., in the amount of $1,930 including
shipping.
A motion to extend the contract with Renner
Consulting Services for ninety days at an estimated cost
of $4,500 plus expenses.
A motion to release those executive session minutes
as identified by the City Attorney.
A motion for Council to direct
the Police Chief and the Street Superintendent to
contact IDOT, and to seek recommendations and possible
solutions to reduce the number of accidents at the
intersection of Ferdon Street with Old Historic Rte. 66.
A motion for Council to consider and
approve the Mayor’s signature on a proposed contract
with the Montgomery County Board, HWE Committee,
providing for back-up Animal Control coverage during
off-times, on weekends, vacations, etc.
A motion to adopt the Prevailing Wage
Ordinance for the City of Litchfield (First Reading)
A motion to adopt the Prevailing Wage
Ordinance for the City of Litchfield (Second Reading)
A motion to approve a Resolution
establishing pay and hourly schedules for Non-
Bargaining Employees.
A motion to accept a bid from Cloyd
Excavating in the amount of $4,410 for the
demolition and removal of a house
located at 728 S. Chestnut Street.
A Public Service Oversight Committee Report and
Recommended Action
A. A motion to adopt an Ordinance increasing water
rates to cover
maintenance and operational costs. (Second
Reading)
B A motion to adopt an Ordinance
(First Reading) for:
(1) the placement of stop signs on
Clark Street, in both east and west travel directions,
at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
(2) the placement of stop signs on
Beach Street, in both east and west travel directions,
at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
(3) the placement of two yield signs
on Beach Street, in both east and west travel
directions, at the intersection with Madison Street.
(4) the placement of a stop sign on
Edwards Street, where it terminates eastbound at the
intersection with Illinois Avenue.
(5) the placement of two stop signs
on Hauser Street, in the east and west travel
directions, at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
(6) the placement of two yield signs
on Hauser Street, in the east and west travel
directions, at the intersection with Madison Street.
(7) the placement of two stop signs
on Golden Avenue, in the east and west travel
directions, at the intersection with Monroe Street.
(8) the placement of two stop signs
on Fisher Street, in both east and west travel
directions, at the intersection with Monroe Street.
(9) the placement of "4-Way Stop" indicators on the
sign poles currently in place at the unusual
intersection where State Street, Parish Avenue and the
circle drive in front of the Jr. High School meet.
Public Works Oversight Committee Report and
Recommended Action
A. No Report
Unfinished Business
New Business
Adjournment to Monday, May 10 at 5:15pm.