Mayor Thomas F. Jones called the Regular Meeting to order October 6, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Sylvester Jarman, Pat Timmons, Harold Ellinger Jr, William Cornman, David Rovey, William Dees and Gene Cailey. Absent: Greg Beiermann.

Jim Greenwood spoke to the Council concerning the poor condition of the Lake. He feels that the Council should do something real soon.

Rita Boucher spoke to the Council expressing her concerns about our environment especially the expanding of the landfill.

R M Patton of Patton and Company presented the 2005 Annual Financial Audit. Mr. Patton and Amy Hunt updated the Council on the changes in this year’s audit due to GASB34. A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Rovey to approve the Audit Report as presented.

Joe Goeke introduced Pat Curry with the University of Illinois Extension Services reviewed with the Council the facts gathered from the community survey for the Comprehensive Plan Update.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Jarman to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the September 6, 2005 Meeting, CMT and EMC monthly report, the Police Dept. Report for September, the Water Plant Report for September, the Fire Department Report for September, the Street and Drainage Report for September, the County Ambulance Report showing Accounts Receivable at the end of August 2005 of $460,239.88, the City Clerk’s Report for September showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,581,422.10, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $1,319,682.07, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers & including payroll) $1,167,941.25, Sept Payrolls $380,626.87 and Water Revenue for Sept $121,398.90, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,429,681.28, Fire Protection Applications from Mike Zimmerman, Arthur Wilhelmi and Mark & Dawn Germann, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3116 authorizing the Sale of Personal Property, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3117 annexing property owned by Art LeVoy into the City, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3118 placing stop signs on Kirkham Street at the intersection with Harrison Street, 4 way stop signs at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Clark Street and at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Chapin Street, a stop sign on Edwards Street at the intersection with Illinois Avenue and yield signs on Kirkham Street at the intersection of Van Buren Street, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3119 reducing the posted speed limit on South State Street from the Community Center to the main entrance to Walton Park from 40 MPH to 30 MPH, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3120 to allow parking on the north side of the 100 block of East Union Avenue from the apex of the intersection of Union Avenue and Monroe Street, being the northwest corner, proceeding west along Union Avenue for 110 feet. The remainder of the north side of the 100 block of East Union Avenue to State Street shall be designated as no parking at anytime, a motion to approve a contract with Peckham, Guyton, Albers and Viets (PGAV) to perform the TIF District Expansion services for an amount not to exceed $32,000.00 plus reimbursable printing costs, a motion to direct the City Attorney to create an agreement with West Lake residents for dock and deck plans, and a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance approving a Use Change from S-2 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial for the real estate described as Lot 3 and Lot 4 Block 3 of Miller’s Addition and owned by Larry Pence. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Absent: Beiermann. Motion carried.

New Business: A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to table the second reading of an ordinance approving the Final Plat of Stokes Addition. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to enter into an Economic Incentive Agreement with Steve Schmitt – Brubaker Inc. for the Chrysler dealership upon its move to Galaxy Drive for a sales tax incentive. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Absent: Beiermann. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Cailey to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3121 approving a Use Change from S-2 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial for the real estate described as Lot 3 and Lot 4 Block 3 of Miller’s Addition and owned by Larry Pence. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Cailey and Jarman. Naye: None. Absent: Beiermann. Abstain: Dees. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Ellinger to go into Executive Session at 8:08 P.M. to discuss personnel. On roll call voting aye were Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Jarman and Timmons. Naye: None. Absent: Beiermann. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Rovey to go back into Regular Session at 8:45 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Jarman, Timmons and Ellinger. Naye: None. Absent: Beiermann. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Jarman to table a pay resolution amending the salary of Fire Chief Bill Bergen. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Jarman to adjourn until October 18, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: Thomas F. Jones, Mayor

Marilyn S Hartke, City Clerk