Litchfield City Council

City Hall

October 6, 2005

7:00 pm

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge to Flag

Roll Call

Recognition of Guests and Visitors

1. Jim Greenwood – wishes to discuss issues regarding Lake Lou Yaeger
2. Rita Boucher – wishes to discuss environmental issues
3. Whitey Patton of Patton & Company will present the 2005 Annual Financial Report.
4. Pat Curry of the University of Illinois Extension Services will present the findings of the recent community survey for the Comprehensive Plan Update.

Consent Agenda

Reading of Minutes

Report of Departments and City Clerk

Authorization to Transfer Funds and to Pay Bills

Petitions

A. Fire Permits

1. Mike Zimmerman, 5337 Old Litchfield Trail

2. Arthur Wilhelm, 256 Arrowhead Lane

3. Mark German, 4152 N. 18th Avenue

Other Items as Assigned:

1. A motion to adopt an Ordinance declaring certain equipment as surplus and authorizing its sale. (2nd Reading)
2. A motion to adopt an Ordinance to annex property owned by Art LeVoy at 98 Horseshoe Lane.(2nd Reading)
3. A motion to adopt an Ordinance:

1. placing a Stop Sign on Kirkham at the intersection with Harrison;
2. placing Stop Signs at the intersection of Jefferson and Clark, making the intersection a 4-way Stop;
3. placing Stop Signs at the intersection of Jefferson and Chapin, making the intersection a 4-way Stop;
4. placing Stop Sign on Edwards at the intersection with Illinois Avenue; and
5. placing Yield Signs on Kirkham Street, in both east and westbound directions of travel, at the intersection with Van Buren.(2nd Reading)

4. A motion to adopt an Ordinance reducing 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 30MPH.(2nd Reading)
5. A motion to adopt an Ordinance establishing No Parking Restrictions on the north side of the 100 block of E. Union Avenue, extending from the apex of the sidewalk and the eastern-most apron for the entrance to the Clark Station, 30 feet to the east.(2nd Reading)
6. A motion to contract with Peckham, Guyton, Albers & Viets (PGAV) to perform the TIF District Expansion services for an amount not to exceed $32,000 plus reimbursable printing costs.
7. A motion to direct the City Attorney to create an Agreement with Westlake residents for dock and deck plans.
8. A motion to adopt 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. (1st Reading)

Unfinished Business

1. No action required

New Business

A. A motion to adopt an Ordinance approving the Final Plat of Stokes Addition, including variances, 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. (2nd Reading)

B. A motion to enter into an Economic Incentive Agreement with Steve Schmitt-Brubaker Inc. for the Chrysler dealership upon its move to Galaxy Drive for sales tax incentive.

C. A motion to adopt 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. (2nd Reading)

D. A motion to adopt a pay resolution amending the salary of Fire Chief Bill Bergen.

Old Business

To Adjourn