Mayor John L Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to order February 10, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. Present on roll call were Bob Bertolis, Greg Beiermann, Fred Jones, Harold Lankutis, William Cornman, Gene Cailey and William Dees. Absent: David Schwab.

Ray Weller, the Water Plant Superintendent introduced Randy White the newest employee at the plant.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Lankutis to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the January 6, 2005 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the January 24, 2005 Adjourned Meeting, the Building Inspector’s Report for January 2005 showing 6 permits issued with an ICC value of $118,704.68 and fees collected of $517.13, the Fire Department’s 2004 annual report, the Fire Department’s January 2005 Report showing 10 full alarms, 22 still alarms, 4 rescue calls and 187 ambulance calls, EMC January Report, Crawford Murphy & Tilley January Report, the Water Plant’s Report for January 2005 showing 26,193,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,007,000 gallons, the City Clerk’s Report for January 2005 showing Gross Cash Receipts of $967,812.32, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $590,925,66, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payroll) of $595,318.51, January Payrolls of $277,929.45 and water revenue collected in January of $79,378.87, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $972,205.17, a motion to authorize the City Clerk to transfer an additional $50,000.00 from Sales Tax to Corporate, the County Ambulance Report for December 2004 showing Accounts Receivable of $400,950.35, the County Ambulance Report for January 2005 showing Accounts Receivable of $429,823.00, $36,975.99 uncollectible with an adjusted Accounts Receivable of $392,847.01, the City Ambulance Report for January 2005 showing Receipts of $12,761.46, Disbursements of $32,948.79 and an Operating Loss of $20,187.33, Fire Protection for Norman May, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3094 amending Ordinance No 2831 to approve a Use Change from (M-F) Multiple Family to (S-2) Single Family Residential for the real estate as described in attached Exhibit 1, commonly known as Prairie Place Homes, 2^nd Addition, contingent upon proof of ownership, a motion to approve the purchase of last 5 (of 15) 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 Resolution No 2-05 adopting the National Incident Management System, a motion to accept the agreement between the City of Litchfield and the Montgomery County Board to levy the Area Ambulance tax and provide the Ambulance billing service, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance No 2831 to allow Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities in (M-F) Multiple Family Zoning Districts as a permitted use and to define "Assisted Living Facility", a motion to approve Resolution No 3-05 establishing a capitalization policy for the City of Litchfield, a motion to approve the low bid of $7,420.00 from Cloyd Excavating to repair the erosion on the south berm of the surge basin beginning at the southeast corner and working west for approximately 225 feet, a motion to authorize the installation of a street light at the intersection of Chapin and Maple Street, and a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance increasing various fees at Lake Lou Yaeger. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

Johnny Leonard spoke to the Council requesting their help with electrical updates at Walton Park. R&L Electric of Staunton, Il was the low bid of $27,069.00. A motion was made by Jones seconded by Beiermann to commit to helping in the amount of $13,530.00. A motion was made by Dees seconded by Lankutis to table the decision for 30 days. On roll call for the tabling voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: Beiermann and Jones. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3095 amending the Zoning Ordinance No 2831 to allow Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities in (M-F) Multiple Family Zoning Districts as a Permitted Use and to define "Assisted Living Facility". On roll call voting aye were Jones, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Beiermann. Naye: None. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the first reading of an Ordinance approving the placement of restricted parking signs along the west side of State Street from Parish Ave to Chapin Street making State Street from Sallee Ave to Chapin Street a "3 Hour Parking Only – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday" enforcement zone. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis and Jones. Naye: Beiermann. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the purchase of three X26 Tasers and twenty-four replacement cartridges from Ray O’Herron at a total price of $2,904.28. A motion was made by Jones seconded by Beiermann that the request be tabled. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann and Jones. Naye: None. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we award the purchase of a roller for the Street Department to Cummins, McGowan and West in the amount of $30,655.00. A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Jones to table the award until next month to give Street Superintendent Jim Kirby a chance to review the bids. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones and Lankutis. Naye: None. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

Bob Knabel updated the Council on the sale of water to Hillsboro advising them that Hillsboro is not interested in buying water from Litchfield. A motion was made by Jones seconded by Lankutis to authorize Crawford Murphy & Tilly to continue on the design of the new water plant.

A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Cailey to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3096 increasing various fees at Lake Lou Yaeger. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: None. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

Unfinished Business: City Attorney Brad Hantla updated the Council on his and Ted LaBelle’s conversation with the ICC (Illinois Commerce Commission). AMEREN IP has been requested to advise us in writing (1) their authority to request same, (2) how it is going to be applied uniformly or arbitrarily and prospectively or retroactively and (3) if they can supply us with a possible remedy and advise us where else it has happened.

New Business: The Council requested that a policy be established that no cell phones or pagers be allowed in the Council Chambers unless they are set to vibrate. The policy will come at the March meeting.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Beiermann to go into Executive Session at 8:02 P.M. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Lankutis, Cornman and Cailey. Naye: None. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Jones to go back into Regular Session at 9:35 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Absent: Schwab. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Jones that we take the grievance under advisement and will give a written response within the 10 day requirement. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Beiermann to adjourn at 9:37 P.M. until February 21, 2005 at 5:30 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

John L. Dunkirk Jr., Mayor

Attest:  Marilyn S Hartke, City Clerk