Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting
December 13, 2005

Mayor Thomas F. Jones called the Adjourned Meeting to order December 13, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 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.

A truth and taxation public hearing for the proposed property tax increase for the City of Litchfield for the 2005 year. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2005 are $1,032,251.00 which represents a 7.5% increase over the previous year. No one in attendance spoke to the increase. The public hearing was then closed.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Cailey to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3129 establishing the Tax Levy for the City of Litchfield at $1,032,251.00. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Jarman to renew the City’s coverage with Scheller Insurance Agency for Commercial Property, Inland Marine, Crime, Electronic Data Processing and Boiler and Machinery Insurance with a total premium of $53,388.00. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Timmons to table a Resolution citing the City’s financial capability to maintain the Litchfield Lake Dam until a future meeting and the State has responded to our letter. Motion carried.

A discussion was held concerning the funding plans for the new Water Plant Construction.

Mayor Tom Jones announced his appointment of the following committees for 2006: Public Service Committee – William Cornman, Chairman, Greg Beiermann, Gene Cailey and Harold Ellinger and Public Works Committee – William Dees, Chairman, Sylvester Jarman, David Rovey and Pat Timmons.

A motion was made by Jarman seconded by Timmons to go into Executive Session at 8:10 P.M. to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann and Jarman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was by Beiermann seconded by Ellinger to go back into Regular Session at 9:05 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman and Timmons. Naye: None. Motion carried.

There being no further business a motion was made by Jarman seconded by Beiermann to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,
Thomas F. Jones, Mayor

Attest:  Marilyn S. Hartke, City Clerk