Minutes of the Regular Meeting
March 10, 2005

Mayor John L. Dunkirk called the Regular Meeting to order March 10, 2005 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.

Mayor Dunkirk recognized the American Red Cross and signed a proclamation.

A motion was made by Bertolis seconded by Jones to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the February 10, 2005 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the February 21, 2005 Adjourned Meeting, the Building Inspector’s Report for February 2005 showing 7 permits issued with an ICC value of $326,237.86 and fees collected of $1,108.72, CMT monthly report, the Fire Department’s February Report showing 7 full alarms, 18 still alarms, 2 rescue calls and 149 ambulance calls, EMC monthly report, the Water Plant February Report showing 26,329,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 908,000 gallons, the Police Department’s February Report showing fines paid $12,393.14, 177 citations issued to 169 individuals, 78.75 hours worked by the Auxiliary, $0.00 dog fines paid, $0.00 parking fines paid, 217 racial profiling web entries, 4 code hearing cases heard and 1 ordinance violation notices issued, the City Clerk’s Report for the month of February 2005 showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,131,568.08, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $564,616,69, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers but including payroll) of $790,372.48, February Payrolls of $240,910.64 and Water Revenue collected in February of $94,641.68, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,357,324.87, the County Ambulance Report for February showing accounts receivable at the end of the month at $406,420.44, the City Ambulance Report for February showing receipts of $11,575.93 disbursements of $63,454.65 and an operating loss of $51,878.72, Fire Protection Applications from Betty Dickey, Lester and Barbara Packard and Abe Loveless, a motion to approve the mailing of the Comprehensive Plan Survey in early to mid April 2005, a motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance approving a Use Change from (S-1) Single Family Residential Zoning to (M-F) Multiple-Family Residential Zoning for the property described as 628 S. Illinois, a motion to adopt the Economic Development Commission’s recommendation as part of the Goals and Objectives for the Economic Development Program beginning fiscal year 2006, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance annexing Judith Garrett property at 303 N. Howard Street, a motion to use Ward 4 money for the purchase of concrete culverts for future drainage improvements within Ward 4, and a motion to dedicate up to $3,500.00 for special appearance fees for Paul LaMat and Cindy Williams in support of the Route 66 Classic Car Festival on June 24-26, 2005. On roll call voting aye were Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion carried.

Lankutis Oversight Committee:

The committee recommends that we authorize a motion to award the purchase of a roller for the Street Department to Cummins, McGowan and West in the amount of $30,655.00. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: None. Motion carried.

Cornman Oversight Committee:

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Beiermann to authorize a payment of $16,447.50 to the Litchfield Park District to be paid from the Contingencies Account. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab and Lankutis. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3097 limiting parking on the west side of State Street from Parish to Chapin Street. On roll call voting aye were Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees and Bertolis. Naye: Beiermann. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Lankutis to call a Special Meeting on March 21st, 2005 at 5:30 P.M. and to continue on the 22nd of March, 2005 if necessary to conduct work sessions on the upcoming budget. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3098 amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow a Use Change from (S-1) Single Family Residential Zoning to (M-F) Multiple Family Residential Zoning for the property described as 628 S. Illinois. On roll call voting aye were Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann and Jones. Naye: None. Motion carried.

The committee recommends that we approve the recommendation and award of grant monies to the Contemporary Christian Music Ministry for $800.00 and $800.00 to M.A.K.E. I.T. LCUD #12. On roll call voting aye were Lankutis, Cornman, Cailey, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones and Schwab. Naye: None. Abstain: Dees. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Jones to go into Executive Session at 7:30 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 Cailey, Dees, Bertolis, Beiermann, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

Beiermann left the meeting before the Executive Session started.

A motion was made by Jones seconded by Cailey to go back into Regular Session at 7:57 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Bertolis, Jones, Schwab, Lankutis, Cornman and Cailey. Naye: None. Absent: Beiermann.

A motion was made by Lankutis seconded by Schwab to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. until March 17, 2005 at 5:30 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: John L. Dunkirk Jr.

Marilyn S Hartke Mayor

City Clerk