Mayor Thomas F. Jones called the Regular Meeting to order July 11, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. Present on roll call were Greg Beiermann, Sylvester Jarman, Harold Ellinger Jr., William Cornman, David Rovey, William Dees and Gene Cailey. Absent: None.

A motion was made by Jarman seconded by Dees to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the June 9, 2005 Regular Meeting, the Fire Department’s June Report showing 19 full alarms, 20 still alarms, 1 rescue call and 114 ambulance calls, EMC June Report, the Street and Drainage Report for June, CMT June Report, the Water Plant’s June Report showing 39,351,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,357,000 gallons, the Police Department’s June Report showing fines collected of $12,556.65, 167 citations issued to 122 individuals, no dog fines collected, $10.00 in parking fines, 168 racial profiling entries, 5 new code cases heard, 32 Ordinance notices issued and 29 complied without a hearing and 59.25 hours worked by the Auxiliary, the City Clerk’s Report for the month of June 2005 showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,036,364.50, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $688,136.88, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers & including Payroll) of $544,069.59, June Payrolls of $267,970.69 and Water Revenue collections for June of $100,509.08, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $892,297.21, the City Ambulance Report for June showing cash receipts of $22,588.35, disbursements of $30,089.88 and an operating loss of $7,501.53, Fire Protection applications from James and Debbie Hawk and Allen and Martha Ruppert, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3109 annexing property owned by Joseph and Esther Sikorski and Daniel and Jeanette Matthews, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3110 amending the City Water Rate Ordinance to comply with the request of the IEPA, a motion to approve the Final Plat of Prairie Place Estates 3^rd Addition, contingent upon approval of the City Engineer, a motion to approve the Final Plat of the Freedom Place Second Addition Subdivision, contingent upon approval of the City Engineer, a motion to require the developer of the Freedom Place Second Addition to plant trees along Walnut Street to serve as a visual barrier to divide the two subdivisions, a motion to approve the health insurance package from GHP, as presented by MRCT Benefits Plus, as the City’s health insurance carrier effective August 1, 2005, a motion to approve a quote from W.J. Scott to replace the sump pump and necessary piping at the gas dock located at Marina 1 for a price of $3,850.00, a motion to authorize the advertising of bids for the purchase of a new ambulance with bids to be opened August 4, 2005 at 10:00 AM, for approval at the September Council meeting, a motion to initiate the bidding process to replace the Animal Control vehicle, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance to make the intersection of Edwards and Jackson Street a four-way stop, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance establishing a Yield Sign on Fisher at its intersection with Monroe, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance establishing a Stop Sign on Golden at its intersection with Monroe, a motion to authorize the purchase of a 16 foot utility trailer from Erb Equipment in the amount of $4,250.00, a motion to approve an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for a Truck Access Route Program Grant, a motion to direct staff to prepare a Franchise Agreement for Consolidated Communications for Cable TV services to the community, a motion to approve a "Driveway Paving Policy", and a motion to approve the following low bids for MFT materials: Bit. Concrete surface course - $34.50/ton from Illinois Valley Paving, Bit. Concrete binder course - $34.50/ton - Illinois Valley Paving, Bit. Premix - $36.00/ton from Louis Marsh Inc, Bit. Material - $1.14/gallon from Litchfield Bituminous and seal coat aggregate - $12.40/ton from Miller’s Lime Services. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jarman, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Ellinger to table action on the membrane system for the water treatment plant to Monday July 25, 2005 at 5:30 P.M. Motion carried.

New Business:

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Beiermann to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance creating a liquor license and establishing standards for special outdoor festival events. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Jarman to approve the placement of a "Slow-Hearing Impaired Children Playing" sign near the intersection of Illinois and Union Avenue. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Jarman seconded by Ellinger to table the approval of a Resolution creating the Zoning Administrator position and send it back to committee for study. Motion carried.

Mayor Jones announced his appointment of Pat Timmons as 2^nd Ward Alderman to fill the vacancy of David Schwab. A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Cornman to accept the Mayor’s appointment. Motion carried.

City Clerk Marilyn Hartke gave Pat Timmons his official oath.

City Administrator Robert Knabel introduced Kenneth McCallon as the new Building Inspector.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to adjourn at 7:07 P.M. until July 25, 2005 at 5:30 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,
Attest: Thomas F. Jones
Marilyn S Hartke Mayor
City Clerk