Minutes of the Adjourned Meeting

April 21, 2009



Mayor Thomas F. Jones called the Adjourned Meeting to order April 21, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Gary Wise, Pat Timmons, Robert Ostendorf, Gene Cailey and William Dees. Absent: Sylvester Jarman, Harold Ellinger Jr., and David Rovey.



A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Ostendorf to approve Resolution No 7-09 a Resolution of Intent Regarding National Flood Insurance for the watermain replacement on Sargent Street. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Timmons to approve the purchase of a new 2009 Ford F350 four wheel drive vehicle that will be used as the Fire Department's Brush Vehicle off the State Contract #4015557 for $36,927.00 from Landmark Ford in Springfield, Il. On roll call voting aye were Wise, Timmons, Ostendorf, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None Absent: Jarman, Ellinger and Rovey. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Timmons seconded by Dees to approve Unicare as the City of Litchfield's Health Insurance Provider for the year beginning May 1, 2009 and Ending April 30, 2010 and to authorize the City Clerk to issue a check to Unicare for the May 2009 premium. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Dees seconded by Timmons to authorize the advertisement for material bids for the Motor Fuel Tax program. The program has been approved by IDOT. Bids will be opened May 6, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Cailey seconded by Timmons to approve a change order at the water treatment plant for modification to the elevator in the amount of $11,269.82. On roll call voting aye were Wise, Timmons, Ostendorf, Cailey and Dees. Naye: None Absent: Ellinger, Rovey and Jarman. Motion carried.



A motion was made by Ostendorf seconded by Timmons to authorize American Environmental to perform a Phase I Environmental Survey for the old water plant site as required by the City’s agreement with the Macy heirs for the property transfer at a cost of $4,100.00. Motion carried.



There being no further business a motion was made by Cailey seconded by Timmons to adjourn at 6:47 P.M. Motion carried.



Approved,

Thomas F. Jones

Attest: Mayor

Marilyn S Hartke

City Clerk