Litchfield City Council City Hall

March 7, 2006

7:00pm

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge to Flag

Roll Call

Executive Session

1. "The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body." (5ILCS 120/2 (c) (6).)

Recognition of Guests and Visitors

1. To hear from Joe Goeke regarding Comprehensive Plan update
2. To hear from Johny Leonard regarding management of Walton Park

Consent Agenda

Reading of Minutes

Report of Departments and City Clerk

Authorization to Transfer Funds and to Pay Bills

Appointments:

1. Planning Commission
   1. Judy Keith Dalhaus

Petitions

1. Fire Permits
   1. Matthew Alexander, 256 Arrowhead Lane
   2. Nancy Tierce, 3196 N. 8th Avenue
   3. David Gerhardt, 12 Flat School Lane

Other Items as Assigned:

1. A motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Section 91.23 of the Municipal Code increasing the costs for Excavation Permits. (2nd Reading)
2. A motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Section 52.16 (A) of the Municipal Code requiring curb stops. (2nd Reading)
3. A motion to amend the Municipal Code on purchasing procedures for projects and property in excess of $10,000.(1st Reading)
4. A motion to purchase computer software for the GIS program from Bruce Harris & Associates for $4,160.
5. 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.
6. A motion to approve a Resolution and letter of support for the Rural Partners of Illinois, Community Development and Economic Growth through Homeownership Program.
7. A motion to direct the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings on portions of the Adenca property.
8. A motion to approve the expenditures associated with hosting the Route 66 Classic Car Festival on June 23rd and 24th by dedicating $5,000 for festival operations and production.
9. A motion to award Tourism Grants to the Zion Lutheran Contemporary Christian Music Ministry, Litchfield Airport Authority and M.A.K.E. I.T. LCUD #12.
10. A motion to approve the purchase of a new boat lift from Dockside at a price not to exceed $4,190.25.
11. A motion to approve the purchase of a ditching bucket from Altorfer Caterpillar for $4,995.
12. A motion to authorize the installation of a street light at Palmer and Ferdon.
13. A motion to spend up to $2,621.53 for a pump for the Water Plant from USA BlueBook.

New Business

1. A motion to approve the bid of $350 per acre from Aquatic Control to remove American Lotus Plants up the Five Mile and Raymond arms of Shoal Creek at a price not to exceed $45,000.
2. A motion to adopt an Ordinance vacating a portion of North Chestnut Street.(1st Reading)
3. A motion to purchase office furniture, including desks, chairs, tables, file cabinets and other furnishings for the City Clerk’s office, not to exceed $11,000.

Old Business

1. A motion to amend the Municipal Code on purchasing procedures for projects and property in excess of $10,000.(2nd Reading)
2. A motion to adopt an Ordinance approving the Stokes Subdivision (2nd Reading)
3. A motion to purchase three X26 Tasers from the Taser Company for $2,553.60.
4. To hear a report on the purchase of an aerial ladder truck.
5. To hear a report from Crawford, Murphy & Tilly on the funding and schedule of the new Water Treatment Facility.

Adjournment

A reception will be held immediately following the Council meeting to honor Randy Quinn for his years of service and retirement from the Litchfield Police Department.