Minutes of the Regular Meeting
August 1, 2006 Mayor Thomas F. Jones called the Regular Meeting to order August 1, 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, William Dees and Gene Cailey. Absent: David Rovey.
Police Chief BJ Wilkinson introduced his two new police officers Tom Melchert Jr and Brent Austin. Interim Fire Chief Chris Handshy introduced his new fireman Joe Matesa.
John Bender, a lake resident spoke to the Council expressing some of his concerns pertaining to the City’s possible annexation of the lake property and requesting more services be provided prior to annexations.
A motion was made by Beiermann seconded by Timmons to approve the following items on the consent agenda: a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3151 establishing the Cable Communications Regulatory Code for the City of Litchfield, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance authorizing a non-exclusive Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Consolidated Network Services, a motion to approve Resolution No 12-06 amending the Ambulance Tax Levy amount to $145,000.00 for the Litchfield Ambulance Special Service Area for the County’s fiscal year ending November 30, 2007, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance raising the Ambulance rates as requested by the County, a motion to take bids for the purchase of a new ambulance with an alternate bid for a trade and to open bids on August 21, 2006 at 10:00 A.M., a motion to approve Resolution No. 13-06 for an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for traffic signal upgrades, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3152 revising the uniform construction of repair of sidewalks, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance creating a 20 MPH reduced Speed Zone on South & North Jackson between Edwards and Sargent Street, a motion to amend the Highway Authority Agreement between the City and Amoco Oil Company, a motion to approve the bid of $500.00 from Darrel Clendenny, 120 Irwin, East Alton, Il for the used boat-lift, a motion to approve a contract with R&L Lawn Care in the amount of $5,850.00 for sidewalk repairs by Rita’s Furniture, a motion to approve the purchase of a skid steer track loader in the amount of $62,495.00 from Bobcat of Springfield, a motion to approve the bid of $27,049.00 from D.O.T. Rail Service for replacement of the crossing and any possible replacement of cross ties on a time-and-material basis, minutes of the July 6, 2006 Regular Meeting and the July 25, 2006 Special Meeting, the Street and Drainage July 2006 Report, the Water Plant July 2006 Report showing 27,032,000 gallons of water treated with a daily average of 1,287,000 gallons, the Police Report for July 2006 showing Fines collected of $14,979.86, 196 citations issued to 149 persons, no dog fines collected, $45.00 in Parking Fines collected, 190 racial profiling entries, 2 new code cases heard, 139 Ordinance Notices issued with 137 complied without a hearing and 77.5 hours worked by the Auxiliary, CMT monthly report and EMC monthly report, the City Clerk’s Report for the month of July showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,171,869.92, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) $760,246.77, Net Cash Disbursements (excluding fund transfer & including payroll) $633,377.08, July Payrolls of $297,455.57, Water Revenue for July $109,673.15, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue checks totaling $1,045,000.32, the City Ambulance Report for July showing receipts of $31,475.37, disbursement of $35,313.50 with an operating loss of $3,838.13, and the County Ambulance Reports showing Accounts Receivable the end of June of $523,678.61 and the end of May at $518,386.98. On roll call voting aye were Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
New Business:
Public Services: A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Ellinger to approve the tentative design for the Veteran’s Memorial Garden to be located on the East side of Library Park. Motion carried.
Public Works: A motion was made by Dees seconded by Beiermann to direct the Staff to pursue annexation of all City property surrounding Lake Lou Yaeger. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the low bid from EVCO in the amount of $47,475 for the abatement, painting and repair of the Library exterior. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to pay $600.00 to Nail Surveying for ½ of the Library Site Plan for the Veterans’ Memorial Garden. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to create a Part-time Building and Zoning Coordinator position and to set the salary at $15.00 per hour. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: Jarman. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to authorize the Mayor to appoint an Alternate Financing Committee for the Water Plant Project. Motion carried.
Old Business:
Public Services: A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Beiermann to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3153 authorizing a non-exclusive Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Consolidated Network Services. On roll call voting aye were Ellinger, Cornman, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman and Timmons. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Jarman to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3154 creating a 4-way stop at the intersection of Hudson Drive and Ohren Lane and at Illinois and Ottowa. After a discussion a motion was made by Cornman seconded by Jarman to amend Ottowa to say Jones. Voting aye on the amendment were Cornman, Dees, Cailey, Beiermann. Jarman, Timmons and Ellinger. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried. Voting aye on the second reading of the Ordinance were Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger and Cornman. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Ellinger to approve an agreement with the Litchfield Park District for maintenance of Walton Park. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Cornman seconded by Timmons to approve the first reading of an Ordinance vacating a portion of North Chestnut just north of Hauser. On roll call voting aye were Dees, Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger and Cornman. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
Public Works: A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cailey to approve the hot mix asphalt and the cold chip mix and some of the rock but to exclude the oil and chip streets and the prime coat for the hot mix asphalt streets. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Beiermann, Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman and Dees. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Dees to go into Executive Session at 7:35 P.M. to discuss 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, Dees and Cailey. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Cornman to go back into Regular Session at 8:36 P.M. On roll call voting aye were Jarman, Timmons, Ellinger, Cornman, Dees, Cailey and Beiermann. Naye: None. Absent: Rovey. Motion carried.
There being no further business a motion was made by Dees seconded by Jarman to adjourn at 8:37 P.M. Motion carried.
Approved,
Attest: Thomas F. Jones
Marilyn S Hartke Mayor
City Clerk
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