Litchfield City Council City Hall
February 7, 2006
6:30pm

Public Hearing

The City Council shall receive public comment on the Project Summary and Preliminary Environmental Impacts Determination (PEID) for the proposed Water Treatment Facility to be located on East Route 16.

City Council Meeting

7:00 pm

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge to Flag

Roll Call

Recognition of Guests and Visitors

1. To hear from Rita Boucher regarding landfill issues
2. To hear from Max Stewart regarding zoning issue of building downtown
3. To hear from Tim Johnson, Envotech Landfill

Consent Agenda

Reading of Minutes

Report of Departments and City Clerk

Authorization to Transfer Funds and to Pay Bills

Appointments:

1. Lake Advisory Committee
   1. Mary Ellen DeClue
   2. Pete State
   3. Sharon Redfern
   4. Linda Webb
   5. Rod Hall
   6. Rob Fosnock
   7. Kurt Zenner
2. Planning Commission
   1. Replacement for Don Williams
3. Fire and Police Pension Boards
   1. Mayor Tom Jones
   2. City Clerk Marilyn Hartke

Petitions

1. Fire Permits
   1. Janie Enson, 41 Beacon Hill Lane
   2. Steve Gartner, 1103 N. 10th Avenue

Other Items as Assigned:

1. A motion to approve the placement of Stop signs at the intersection of Illinois Avenue and Jones Street for the east and west bound travel on Jones Street (2nd Reading)
2. A motion to adopt an Ordinance charging for any fire call outside the corporate limits involving premises with no fire protection at the rate of $125 for each vehicle and $35 for each firefighter that responds for each hour, or part thereof, with a minimum response charge of $600. (2nd Reading)
3. A motion to adopt an Ordinance increasing fees for Lake Lou Yaeger (1st Reading)
4. A motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Section 91.23 of the Municipal Code increasing the costs for Excavation Permits. (1st Reading)
5. A motion to accept the offer of South Litchfield Township for the sale of the Tar Kettle.
6. A motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Section 52.16 (A) of the Municipal Code requiring curb stops. (1st Reading)
7. A motion to amend the Municipal Code in several sections on purchasing procedures for projects in excess of $10,000. (1st Reading)
8. A motion to accept the bid from Kevin Coatney in the amount of $200 for the sale of the Street Department van.
9. A motion to reject bids for the sale of surplus equipment in the Fire Department.
10. A motion to retain the services of Curtis, Heinz, Garrett, O’Keefe at a cost not to exceed $5,000.
11. A motion to approve the purchase of software and hardware from Sybatech in the amount of $3,190 to be used by the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer.
12. A motion to approve an Agreement between the City of Litchfield and the Montgomery County Board for Ambulance services and billing.
13. A motion to approve the resolution for the street closure of Old Illinois Route 66 on June 23rd and 24th for the purpose of facilitating the 3rd Annual Cruisin’ Route 66 Classic Car Festival.
14. A motion to authorize CMT to prepare permit application for land application of sludge at a cost not to exceed $6,500.
15. A motion to accept the low bid for tree removal from D&K Tree Services for $6,350.

New Business

1. A motion to approve a Letter of Intent to support the Adenca Project through a "subdivision support" grant of $87,000 and the issuance of a TIF Revenue Bond.
2. A motion to purchase seven, one hundred foot sections of large diameter fire hose from Mac’s Fire & Safety for $3,050.
3. A motion to approve the quotes for City Hall Renovation.
4. A motion to amend the regular meeting time of the Public Works Committee from 7:00pm to 6:00pm or immediately upon the conclusion of the Public Service Committee.
5. A motion to donate property commonly known as 314 S. Brown Street, 338 S. Douglas and 409 N. Locust to the Montgomery County Housing Authority for the participation in the Rural Partners of Illinois, Community Development and Economic Growth through Homeownership Program.
6. A discussion on the personnel authority under the Municipal Code.

Old Business

1. A motion to amend the Municipal Code in several sections on purchasing procedures for projects in excess of $10,000. (2nd Reading)
2. A motion to adopt an Ordinance increasing fees for Lake Lou Yaeger (2nd Reading)

Executive Session

A Motion to Enter Executive Session, 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:

1. "Collective negotiating matters between public body and its employees." (5 ILCS 120/(C) (2).)
2. "The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body…for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired." (5ILCS 120/2(C) (5).)
3. "The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body." (5 ILCS 120/(C) (1).)

Adjournment