Mayor Thomas F. Jones called the Regular Meeting to order March 7, 2006 at 7:00 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 motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Timmons to go into Executive Session at 7:01 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: "The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body." On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Ellinger to go back into Regular Session at 7:33 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.

Joe Goeke spoke to the Council updating them on the work that has been done on the Comprehensive Plan update.

Johny Leonard with the Park District spoke to the Council about management of Walton Park. They would like the City to share expenses.

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Cornman to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the February 3, 2006 Special Meeting, Minutes of the February 7, 2006 Regular Meeting, Minutes of the February 13, 2006 Adjourned Meeting, the Building Inspector’s Report for February showing 9 permits issued with an ICC Value of $404,550.00 and fees collected of $1,328.05, CMT monthly report, EMC monthly report, the Street and Drainage Report for February, the Water Plant Report for February showing 20,081,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 837,000 gallons, the Police Dept Report for February showing fines collected of $11,033.53, 201 citations issued to 135 individuals, $15.00 in Dog Fines collected, $40.00 in Parking Fines collected, 173 Racial Profiling Entries, 11 new code cases heard, 95 Ordinance Notices issued, 92 complied without a hearing and 146.5 hrs worked by the Auxiliary, the City Clerk’s Report for February showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,049,005.57, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $613,676.25, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers & including payroll) $817,397.80, February Payrolls $253,638.34 and Water Revenue collected for February $92,106.68, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,252,727.12, a motion to authorize the transfer of $50,000.00 from Sales Tax to Lake Operations, a motion to authorize the transfer of $45,000.00 from Sales Tax to Economic Development, the City Ambulance Report for February showing receipts of $23,613.38, disbursements of $27,286.20 with an operating loss of $3,672.82, the County Ambulance Report at the end of January showing Accounts Receivable of $534,650.36 less uncollectables of $67,379.69 leaving adjusted Accounts Receivables of $467,270.67, appointment Judy Keith Dalhaus to the Planning Commission, Fire Protection Applications from Matthew & Joy Alexander, Nancy Tierce and David & Tina Gerhardt, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3137 increasing the Bond for Excavation Permits, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3138 requiring curb stops on the private line, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance increasing the spending limits, a motion to purchase computer software for the GIS program from Bruce Harris & Associates for $4,160.00, a motion to approve the purchase of software and hardware from Sybatech in the amount of $3,190.00 to be used by the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer, a motion to approve Resolution No 6-06 and the letter of support for the Rural Partners of Illinois, Community Development and Economic Growth through Homeownership Program, a motion to direct the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings on portions of the Adenca property, a motion to approve the expenditures associated with hosting the Route 66 Classic Car Festival on June 23 and 24 by dedicating $5,000.00 for festival operations and production, a motion to approve the purchase of a new boat lift from Dockside at a price not to exceed $4,190.25, a motion to approve the purchase of a ditching bucket from Altorfer Caterpillar for $4,995.00, a motion to authorize the installation of a street light at Palmer and Ferdon, and a motion to spend up to $2,621.53 for a slurry lime pump for the Water Plant from USA Blue Book. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann and Jarman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

New Business: A motion was made by Rovey seconded by Dees to approve the bid of $350.00 per acre from Aquatic Control to remove American Lotus Plants up the Five Mile and Raymond arms of Lake Yaeger at a price not to exceed $45,000.00. 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 table the first reading of an Ordinance vacating a portion of North Chestnut until the next Regular Meeting. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Cornman to purchase office furniture including desks, chairs, tables, file cabinets and other furnishings for the City Clerk’s office not to exceed $11,000.00. On roll call voting aye were Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons and Ellinger. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ellinger seconded by Cailey to award Tourism Grants to the Zion Lutheran Contemporary Christian Music Ministry for $1,200.00, to the Litchfield Airport Authority for $825.00 and to MAKE IT LCUD #12 for $800.00. On roll call voting aye were Rovey, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger and Cornman. Naye: None. Abstain: Dees. Motion carried

Old Business: A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Jarman to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3139 amending the Municipal Code on purchasing procedures for projects and property in excess of $10,000.00. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman and Rovey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Rovey to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3140 approving the Stokes Subdivision. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to authorize the purchase of three X26 Taser Guns and 9 replacement cartridges from Ray O’Herron for $2,553.60 to be paid from the DUI Account. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: Beiermann, Jarman and Ellinger. Motion carried.

The purchase of a new aerial ladder truck will be discussed at the March 16, 2006 Special Meeting.

Ted LaBelle with Crawford Murphy & Tilly updated the Council on the funding and schedule of the new Water Treatment Facility.

Randy Quinn was honored upon his retirement of 25 years of service with the Police Department.

There being no further business a motion was made by Rovey seconded by Jarman to adjourn at 8:09 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Attest: Thomas F. Jones, Mayor

Marilyn S Hartke, City Clerk