A public hearing for the 2006 – 2007 Annual Budget was held at 6:30 P.M.

Mayor Thomas F Jones called the Regular Meeting to order April 4, 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.

Mr. Jim Ostermann representing the Veterans Memorial Committee spoke to the Council requesting permission to put the Veterans Memorial in Library Park. A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Timmons to refer the request to the Public Service Committee. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Ellinger to approve the following items on the consent agenda: the Building Inspector’s Report for March showing 12 permits issued with an ICC Value of $87,090.46 and fees collected of $495.00, the Police Department’s March report showing fines collected of $11,913.16, 184 citations issued to 138 individuals, $15.00 in dog fines collected, $126.00 in parking fines, 260 Racial Profiling entries, 5 new code cases heard, 102 Ordinance Notices issued, 101 complied without hearing and 81.25 hours worked by the Auxiliary, the Street and Drainage March report, the Water Plant March Report showing 18,875,000 gallons of water treated with a daily average of 786,000 gallons, EMC monthly report, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly monthly report, the County Ambulance Report for February received March 10, 2006 showing Accounts Receivable on Feb 28, 2006 of $468,141.41, the City Ambulance Report for March showing receipts of $27,515.89, disbursements of $36,228.11 with an operating loss of $8,712.22, the City Clerk’s Report for March showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,186,284.98, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $696,405.64, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers & including payroll) of $699,194.78, March Payrolls of $374,073.78, and Water Revenue for March of $83,622.24, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,188,134.12, Fire Protection Application from Donald Morgan, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending the 2005-2006 Budget, a motion to dedicate up to $2,200.00 for special appearance fees for Ms. Erin Moran for the Route 66 Classic Car Festival, a motion to approve the purchase of chemicals to be used at the water plant thru April 30, 2007, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code Sections 33.31 and 33.34 related to the membership and responsibility of the Economic Development Commission, and a motion to approve the purchase of pipe not to exceed $6,000.00 and that the City Clerk be authorized to issue a check to the low bid for the exact amount of purchase prior to April 30, 2006 using Ward 1, 3 and 4 money. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

Old Business

A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Cornman to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3142 amending the 2005-2006 Annual Budget. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2006-2007 Annual Budget. A motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Jarman to eliminate the part-time secretary for Economic Development. On roll call voting aye were Ellinger, Rovey, Beiermann and Jarman. Naye: Timmons, Cornman, Dees and Cailey. Mayor Jones broke the tie by voting naye. Motion failed.

A motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Ellinger to eliminate one part-time weed eater for downtown. On roll call voting aye were Ellinger, Rovey, Beiermann and Jarman. Naye: Cornman, Dees, Cailey and Timmons. Mayor Jones broke the tie by voting yes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Rovey to reduce the spending on a new stage from $40,000.00 to $20,000.00. On roll call voting aye were Rovey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, and Ellinger. Naye: Cornman, Dees and Cailey. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Dees to approve the first reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2006-2007 Annual Budget as amended. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Cailey, Timmons and Cornman. Naye: Beiermann, Jarman, Ellinger and Rovey. Mayor Jones broke the tie with an aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Dees to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3143 adopting the 2006-2007 Annual Budget as amended. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Cailey, Timmons and Cornman. Naye: Beiermann, Jarman, Ellinger and Rovey. Mayor Jones broke the tie by voting aye. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the first reading of an Ordinance increasing sewer rates to cover maintenance and operational costs. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman and Dees. Naye: Beiermann, Jarman and Rovey. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3144 increasing sewer rates to cover the maintenance and operational costs. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees and Cailey. Naye: Beiermann, Jarman and Rovey. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the first reading of an Ordinance increasing water rates to cover maintenance and operational costs. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees and Cailey. Naye: Jarman, Rovey and Beiermann. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Dees to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3145 increasing water rates to cover maintenance and operational costs. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees and Cailey. Naye: Rovey, Beiermann and Jarman. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ellinger seconded by Rovey to table until the May meeting the reading of an Ordinance increasing fees, licenses and charges. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve an Agreement with CMT for Grade Separation (overpass) Study in an amount not to exceed $94,029.00. On roll call voting aye were Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman and Timmons. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Beiermann to authorize the City Clerk to issue checks prior to April 30, 2006 to Fred Jones, not to exceed $1,500.00, Chester Harvey Co not to exceed $11,000.00, Meier Decorating not to exceed $1,500.00 and VH Builders not to exceed $20,000.00 for City Clerk remodeling. 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 an Agreement with CMT for Water Plant Services in an amount not to exceed $878,570.00 and to authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary papers as authorized by the City Attorney. On roll call voting aye were Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Timmons to go into Executive Session at 7:54 P.M. to discuss deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees, collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, litigation, when an action against, affecting, or on behalf of the particular body has been filed and is pending in a court or when the body finds that such an action is probable or imminent, and the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman and Rovey. Naye: None. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Ellinger seconded by Timmons to go back into Regular Session at 8:40 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey & Dees. Naye: None. Motion carried.

New Business

A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Timmons to approve Resolution No 7-06 establishing pay and hourly schedules for Non-Bargaining Employees. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Cornman, Dees, and Cailey. Naye: Beiermann, Ellinger and Rovey. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Rovey to ratify the FOP Union contract for five years. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Jones appointed the following committee to study the Milnot Building: Pat Timmons, Gene Cailey, Tonya Flannery, Art LeVoy, Robert Knabel and Tom Jones.

There being no further business a motion was made by Rovey seconded by Beiermann to adjourn at 8:45 P.M. Motion carried.

Approved,

Thomas F. Jones, Mayor

Attest: Marilyn S Hartke, City Clerk