Minutes of the Regular Meeting
July 6, 2006 Mayor Thomas F. Jones opened the Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M. regarding the request of Consolidated Communications Network Services Inc. for a cable television franchise. Anyone with questions were allowed to talk. The hearing ended at 6:25 P.M.
Mayor Thomas F. Jones called the Regular Meeting to order July 6, 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 Dees seconded by Timmons to table until the August 2006 meeting the second reading of an Ordinance establishing the Cable Communications Regulatory Code and the first reading of an Ordinance authorizing a non-exclusive Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Consolidated Network Services. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Timmons to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the June 6, 2006 Regular Meeting and the June 14, 2006 Adjourned Meeting, the Water Plant Report for June 2006 showing 31,211,000 gallons of water treated with a daily average of 1,156,000 gallons, the Street and Drainage June 2006 Report, the Police Report for June showing Fines of $12,712.41, 241 citations issued to 147 individuals, $30.00 in Dog Fines, $105.00 in Parking Fines, 187 Racial Profiling Entries, 11 code cases heard, 170 Ordinance Notices issued, 159 complied without a hearing and 71 hours worked by the Auxiliary, EMC monthly report, CMT monthly report, the City Clerk Report for the month of June showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,069,067.84, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $710,697.71, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfers & including payrolls) $834,655.74, June Payrolls $288,362.36 and Water Revenue collected in June $96,169.36, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue checks totaling $1,193,025.87, the City Ambulance Report for June showing receipts of $56,189.16, disbursements of $35,455.02 with an operating increase of $20,734.14, Fire Protection Applications from Jim and Jane Martin, Dennis and Joann Green and Kevin Hickerson, a motion to approve Resolution No 11-06 Requesting a Tax Levy to the Litchfield Ambulance Special Service Area Fiscal Year December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2007, a motion to delay the creation of a Fire Department Captain’s list until Fire personnel issues are resolved, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance rezoning Parcel #16-000-142-00 from A-1 (Agricultural Zoning) to C-2 (General Commercial) located along Historic Old Rt 66 across from Timmermann Implement, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance creating a 4 way stop at the intersection of Hudson Drive and Ohren Lane, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance creating a 4-way stop at the intersection of Illinois Avenue and Ottowa Street, a motion to authorize CMT to conduct an inspection of the Lake Yaeger Dam and surrounding structures at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00, a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for traffic signal upgrades, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for 1515 North Madison, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance approving the Final Plat of the Sharp Addition contingent upon the approval of a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance revising the uniform construction and repair of sidewalks, a motion to approve the repairs by D&M Electric to the stop lights at State and Union at a cost of $18,480.50 and a motion to contract with Bodine Electric of Decatur to remove, rewind and reinstall a 200 hp motor for an existing high service pump at an estimated cost of $9,425.41. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger Jr, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion carried.
New Business Public Service:
A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Rovey that the normal building permit for the construction of hangars at the Airport be waived and that the Litchfield Airport Authority be charged per inspection at a cost not to exceed $40.00 per inspection. Probably there will need to be five inspections. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: None. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Beiermann to approve the East side of the Library for the location of the Veteran’s Memorial contingent on Approval of the final design and maintenance agreement. Motion carried.
New Business Public Works:
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the MFT unit price to the low bidder with quantities to be determined at the August meeting. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann and Jarman. Naye: None. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to amend the Agreement with CMT for the Overpass Planning Study not to exceed $28,824.00. After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Cornman seconded by Dees to stop the discussion. Motion carried. On roll call on the motion voting aye were Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Jarman and Timmons. Motion failed.
Old Business Public Services:
A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Rovey to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3149 rezoning Parcel #16-000-142-00 from A-1 (Agricultural Zoning) to C-2 (General Commercial) located along Historic Old Rt 66 across from Timmermann Implement. 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 Ellinger to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3150 approving a special use permit for Floyd Weidler to build a duplex at 1515 North Madison which is a (S-1) Single Family Zone. On roll call voting aye were Rovey, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger and Cornman. Naye: None. Motion carried.
A discussion was held concerning the sale of water to new outside water districts.
Old Business Public Works:
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to remove from the table an Ordinance to vacate a portion of North Chestnut Street. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Cailey, Timmons and Ellinger. Naye: Beiermann, Jarman, Cornman and Rovey. Mayor Jones voted yes to break the tie. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the first reading of an Ordinance vacating a portion of North Chestnut Street. After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Cornman seconded by Dees to table the reading until the August meeting when more information can be obtained. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Dees to go into Executive Session at 8:50 P.M. as allowed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, as found in Chapter 5 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Section 120 to address the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey and Dees. Naye: None. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Rovey seconded by Dees to go back into Regular Session at 9:00 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Rovey, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Motion carried.
There being no further business a motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Jarman to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Motion carried.
Approved,
Attest: Thomas F. Jones
City Clerk Marilyn S Hartke
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