Mayor Thomas F Jones called the Regular Meeting to order September 6, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. Present on roll call were Greg Beiermann, Sylvester Jarman, Pat Timmons, Harold Ellinger Jr, William Cornman, David Rovey, William Dees and Gene Cailey. Absent: None.

John and Linda Thull spoke to the Council concerning the numerous sewer backups they have had in the last thirteen years in their basement due to the lift station on South State Street not working properly.

Robin Degler addressed the Council requesting that the West Side fire station be manned all the time.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the August 4, 2005 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the August 18, 2005 Special Meeting, the Building Inspector’s report for June showing 13 permits issued with an ICC value of $733,791.20 and fees collected of $1,271.00, the Building Inspector’s report for July showing 9 permits issued with an ICC value of $264,200.00 and fees collected of $1,502.24, the Building Inspector’s report for August showing 33 permits issued with an ICC value $2,410,414.30 and fees collected of $7,566.12, the Fire Department’s report for August showing 16 full alarms, 8 still alarms, 3 rescue calls, and 121 ambulance calls, the Street and Drainage Monthly Report for August, EMC August report, the Police Department’s August report showing fines collected of $9,242.94, 191 citations issued to 134 individuals, Dog fines collected of $30.00, $10.00 in parking fines collected, 155 racial profiling entries, 5 new code cases heard, 169 Ordinance notices issued, 166 ordinance notices complied without a hearing and 86.5 hours worked by the Auxiliary, the County Ambulance Report showing Accounts Receivable at the end of July of $444,934.66, the City Ambulance Report for August showing revenue collected of $85,971.05 and disbursements of $25,401.84 with a monthly cash increase of $60,569.21, the City Clerk’s August Report showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,800,323.24, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $1,585,953.51, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payroll) $793,991.32, August Payrolls $267,050.79 and Water Revenue for August $113,254.18, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,008,361.05, Fire Protection Applications from Jeff and Lisa Imboden and Edward Mullins, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus and authorizing its sale, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance annexing property owned by Art and Ruth LeVoy at 98 Horseshoe Lane, a motion to approve the expenditures Associated with hosting the Festival of Trees by dedicating $1,000.00 for operations and production, a motion to proceed with the sewer line evaluation in the Downtown Redevelopment Area with Remote Access Television Services in the amount of $13,337.50, a motion to participate in the Ameren-IP Partners in Development Program and to begin the evaluation process with Ameren Staff, a motion to authorize the purchase of a 2006 Ford E-450 Med-Tec Ambulance from Foster Coach Sales for a cost not to exceed $106,136.00 less a prepayment discount and authorize the City Clerk to make payment when firm figures are received, a motion to approve Resolution #11-05 to use MFT monies for the installation of crossing gates on the BNSF Railroad Crossing at Tyler Avenue for $16,010.30 and to authorize the City Clerk to make a payment when MFT authorization is received, a motion to direct the design of the Water Treatment Plant using Lime Slurry and to increase the plant design contract with CMT by $22,000.00 to accommodate this change, a motion to authorize the expenditure of up to $30,000.00 for the purchase of 240 water meters with transponders from Midwest Meter, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance placing a Stop Sign on Kirkham at its intersection with Harrison, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance placing a Stop Sign on Edwards Street at its intersection with Illinois Avenue, a motion to approve the placement of No Parking Restrictions on the north side of the 100 Block of E. Union Ave extending from the apex of the sidewalk and the eastern-most apron for the entrance to the Clark Station, 30 feet to the east, and a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance placing Yield signs on Kirkham Street both east and west directions of travel at its intersection with Van Buren Street. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

Unfinished Business: A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Jarman to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3112 establishing a Special Events Liquor License Permit. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Rovey seconded by Ellinger to approve the pilot plant rental agreement with Pall Water Processing Inc in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 contingent upon the City Attorney and Crawford Murphy & Tilly’s approval. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann and Jarman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Dees to approve the pilot plant rental agreement with US Filter Inc contingent upon the City Attorney and Crawford Murphy & Tilly’s approval. On roll call voting aye were Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman and Timmons. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ellinger seconded by Cornman to approve a proposal from D & M Electric in the amount of $3,100.00 plus a change order in the amount of $620.00 for electric modifications for the membrane system pilot project to the existing garage. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to authorize the purchase of miscellaneous materials not to exceed $7,200.00 for piping and building work related to the pilot project. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Dees to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3113 changing the stop sign on east/west bound Kirkham at Douglas to north/south bound Douglas. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons and Ellinger. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Dees to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3114 establishing 80,000 the maximum allowable weight limits on roads in the Industrial Parks. On roll call voting aye were Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the first reading of an Ordinance placing Stop Signs at the intersection of Jefferson and Clark and Jefferson and Chapin making both intersections 4-way stops. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Cailey, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman and Rovey. Naye: Beiermann. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to reduce the posted speed limit on South State Street from the Community Center to the main entrance to Walton Park, on portions of the road within the corporate limits from 40 MPH to 30 MPH. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey and Dees. Naye: Beiermann. Motion carried.

New business: A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the following variances for the Final Plat of the Stokes Addition: 1) Reduce width of pavement from 31 feet to 16 feet, 2) to allow length of dead end street without cul-de-sac to be 500 feet instead of 600 feet, 3) no storm sewer or ditches, 4) no public water main, 5) no street lighting, 6) a 45 feet right of way instead of a 50 feet right of way width with Stokes to provide additional right of way width of 5 feet for lots 1 and 2. The other 5 feet will have to come from the property owner on the other side of the street, 7) oil and chip road in front of lots 1 & 2 instead of asphalt or concrete pavement, and 8) front yard setback of 43 feet instead of 50 feet subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the Final Plat of Stokes Addition contingent on 1) final approval of the City Engineer, 2) final approval of the City Attorney and 3) approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals for the front yard setback. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Dees to contract with Economic Development Resources to perform the TIF District Expansion services for an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 plus travel and reimbursable printing costs. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann , Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to direct the City Administrator to secure engineering services for a stop light at the intersection of Ferdon and Historic Old Rt 66. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Cornman to approve the first reading of an Ordinance creating a 45,000-pound weight limit on Clark Street from Maple to Adams. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees and Cailey. Naye: Rovey and Beiermann. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3115 creating a 45,000-pound weight limit on Clark Street from Maple to Adams. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees, Cailey and Jarman. Naye: Rovey and Beiermann. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to request that the sewer going toward the west side of Interstate 55 be increased to 15" and to authorize the Developer to proceed with the desired alternatives using the prevailing wages at the direction of the Mayor. On roll call voting aye were Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman and Timmons. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the MFT material bids for the TARP project from Illinois Valley Paving Co for N50 Surface Mix and binder for $210,655.50 and CA6 Crushed Stone from Miller Lime Service for $8,375.40 a combined total of $219,030.90. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons and Ellinger. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Rovey seconded by Dees to accept a proposal in the amount of $2,820.00 from Vandevanter Engineering for repairs and an expedited delivery of parts for the South State Street Lift Station. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to enter into Executive Session at 8:00 P.M. as allowed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, as found in Chapter 5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes Section 120, to address these certain and restricted items: A. "The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired" and B. "The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body." On roll call voting aye were Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to go back into Regular Session at 8:46 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman and Rovey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

There being no further business a motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to adjourn at 8:48 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: Thomas F. Jones, Mayor

Marilyn S Hartke, City Clerk