Minutes of the Regular Meeting

March 18, 2008



Mayor Thomas F Jones called the Regular Meeting to order March 18, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Gary Wise, Harold Ellinger Jr, Pat Timmons, David Rovey, Robert Ostendorf, Gene Cailey and William Dees. Absent: Sylvester Jarman.



Becky Bergman with Young's Roofing spoke to the Council in favor of the roofing permit.



Mayor Jones had City Clerk Marilyn Hartke read his proclamation honoring the American Red Cross for all the volunteer work they do. The proclamation was presented to Marvin Norman the American Red Cross Outreach Coordinator.



Water Superintendent Ray Weller presented to the Mayor and City Council a plaque he received honoring the Water Plant for 15 years of continuous compliance with the Illinois Fluoridation Act.



A motion was made by Rovey seconded by Ostendorf to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Minutes of the January 31, 2008 Oversight Meeting Minutes, Minutes of the February 5, 2008 Regular Meeting, the Water Plant February 2008 report showing 25,954,000 gallons treated with a daily average of 1,236,000 gallons, the Street and Drainage February 2008 Report, the Fire Dept February Report showing in January 1 other fire, 4 Rescue/Emergency Med, 1 false alarm, 3 hazmat response, 3 other hazardous responses and 2 other responses, the Lake February Report, the Police Dept. February Report showing fines collected $9,158.74, 151 citations to 115 individuals, no dog fines collected, $5.00 in parking fines collected, 212 racial profiling entries and 46 hours worked by the Auxiliary, CMT monthly report, EMC monthly report, the City Clerk's February Report showing Gross Cash Receipts of $1,912,510.83, Net Cash Receipts (excluding fund transfers) of $1,418,522.03, Net Cash Disbursement (excluding fund transfers & including payroll) of $1,152,664.97, February Payrolls $444,739.19 and Water Revenue collected in February of $103,319.32, the City Ambulance Report for February 2008 showing receipts of $49,243.19, disbursements of $44,918.06 and an operating income of $4,325.13, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $1,646,653.77, a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3207 approving the City of Litchfield’s Comprehensive Plan, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance Increasing Fees for a portion of the Licenses, Permits or Uses of Lake Lou Yaeger , a motion to accept the bid for removal of twenty-three (23) trees for the amount of $15,350.00 from Family Tree Service, Irving, Il, a motion to approve the purchase of a Bed Inserter Tailgate for the one ton truck from Hampton Equipment for $3,300.00, a motion to approve Resolution No 1-08 for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code and the Maintenance and Engineering Agreement for the 2008 Motor Fuel Tax Program, a motion to approve pay request #16 in the amount of $71,225.73 to Leander Construction Inc for work on the new Water Treatment Plant, a motion to approve an expenditure up to $42,800.00 with Midwest Meter to order additional radio metering equipment, a motion to approve the first reading of an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the City of Litchfield, Montgomery County Illinois, a motion to approve the recommendation and award of grant monies to Calico Twirlers Square Dance Club in the amount not to exceed $700.00 for their May Festival, a motion to approve the recommendation and award of grant monies to the Litchfield Airport Authority in the amount not to exceed $1,200.00 for their Route 66 Jets Rally, and a motion to allow the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings on 704 N. Monroe, 1009 S. McKinley and 510 E. Water. On roll call voting aye were Wise, Ellinger, Timmons, Rovey, Ostendorf, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



Old Business - Public Service Committee:



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Dees to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3208 Annexing Territory into the City of Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois. On roll call voting aye were Wise, Ellinger, Timmons, Rovey, Ostendorf, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Dees to approve the first reading of an ordinance granting an extension for a special use permit to allow worship services, children's ministry classes and Litchfield Book Nook to Latter Rain Ministries for properties with a street address of 715 West Union and 717 West Union Avenue, Litchfield, Illinois with a legal description of Lot Eleven (11), Lot Fourteen (14), Block Ten (10) Beeler's Fourth Addition to the City of Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois. A motion was made by Ostendorf seconded by Dees to amend the motion to add for a period of ninety days. On roll call voting aye for the amendment were Ellinger, Timmons, Rovey, Ostendorf, Cailey, Dees and Wise. Naye: None. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



On roll call voting for the motion as amended were Timmons, Rovey, Ostendorf, Cailey, Dees, Wise and Ellinger. Naye: None. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Cailey to approve the first reading of an Ordinance amending the International Residential Code regarding roofing a residence/business. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Dees, Wise, and Timmons. Naye: Rovey and Ellinger. Abstain: Ostendorf. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Ellinger to approve the second reading of Ordinance No 3209 approving the extension of the 45 mph speed zone on Historic Old Route 66 South from Tyler to the southern City limit.



A motion was made by Ostendorf seconded by Ellinger to amend the motion to say to approve the 45 mph speed zone on Historic Old Route 66 South from the existing 35 mph speed zone to the southern City limit. On roll call voting aye to the amendment were Cailey, Dees, Wise, Ellinger, Timmons, Rovey and Ostendorf. Naye: None. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



On roll call voting aye on the motion as amended were Dees, Wise, Ellinger, Timmons, Rovey, Ostendorf and Cailey. Naye: None. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Cailey to grant approval to the Park District to clean and clear city owned property as described in legal description provided to the City. Park District will work closely with City Administrator during this process. On roll call voting aye were Wise, Ellinger, Timmons, Rovey and Cailey. Naye: Ostendorf and Dees. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Dees to approve the purchase of three (3) sets of fire fighter bunker gear from Fire Apparatus for a price of $4,977.00. On roll call voting aye were Wise, Cailey and Dees. Naye: Ellinger, Timmons, Rovey and Ostendorf. Absent: Jarman. Motion failed.



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Dees to authorize the swapping of antique fire equipment with Larry Zotti, an American La France antique collector in exchange of new forcible entry and life saving equipment. A motion was made by Rovey seconded by Ostendorf to table the motion until next meeting. On roll call voting aye to table were Ellinger, Timmons, Rovey and Ostendorf. Naye: Cailey, Dees and Wise. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Cailey to approve the recommendation and award of grant monies to the Litchfield Summer Gifted Academy in the amount not to exceed $1,015.00 for their Litchfield Summer Gifted Academy program. On roll call voting aye were Timmons, Rovey, Ostendorf, Cailey, Wise and Ellinger. Naye: None. Abstain: Dees. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



Old Business - Public Works Committee



A motion was made by Ellinger seconded by Ostendorf to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3210 increasing fees for a portion of the licenses, permits or uses of Lake Lou Yaeger. On roll call voting aye were Rovey, Ostendorf, Cailey, Dees, Wise, Ellinger and Timmons. Naye: None. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Ellinger seconded by Ostendorf to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3211 adding an additional Class C Liquor License. On roll call voting aye were Ostendorf, Cailey, Dees, Wise, Ellinger and Timmons. Naye: None. Abstain: Rovey. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Ellinger seconded by Ostendorf to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 3212 allowing the sale of alcoholic liquor on City owned property. On roll call voting aye were Cailey, Dees, Wise, Ellinger, Timmons and Ostendorf. Naye: None. Abstain: Rovey. Absent: Jarman. Motion carried.



New Business - Public Services Committee



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Cailey to approve Resolution No. 2-08 authorizing the transfer of real estate to the school district. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Rovey seconded by Timmons to adjourn at 8:02 P.M. until March 19, 2008 5:30 P.M. to discuss the upcoming budget. Motion carried.



Approved,

Thomas F. Jones

Mayor



Attest:

Marilyn S Hartke

City Clerk