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Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 2, 2009
Mayor Thomas F. Jones called the Regular Meeting to order on June 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The pledge of Allegiance was recited. Present on roll call were Gary Wise, Marilyn Sisson, Pat Timmons, Robert Ostendorf, Gary Law, and William Dees. Absent were Alderman Harold Ellinger Jr. and Gene Cailey.
Fire Chief Matt Weber recognized the Firefighters who have completed their Firefighter II Academy Training. The recognized firefighters were: Gary Law, Tim Rowland, Tom Priddle, Lt. Ronnie Law, Lt. Matt Law, Justin Law, Lt. Bill Meyer, Lt. Ken Parmenter, Lt. Jeremy Flynn, Jeremy Graham, Curtis Glover, Nathan Glover, Jamie Slightom, Cindy Mix, Joey Quinn, Eddie Quinn and Dustin Everett.
Mayor Tom Jones acknowledged in last month meeting he had failed to announce his appointment for Mayor Pro Tem, Alderman Bill Dees. A Motion was made by Alderman Timmons and Seconded by Gary Wise to appoint Alderman Dees as Mayor Pro Tem, motion carried.
A motion was made by Timmons, seconded by Dees to approve the following items on the consent agenda. Minutes of the May 5, 2009 Regular Council Meeting, Minutes of the May 19,2009 Special Meeting, the Streets and Drainage May report, the city clerk’s report for the month of May 2009 showing gross cash receipts of $1,660,912.72, net cash receipts (excluding fund transfer) $1,033,971.63 Net cash disbursements (excluding fund transfers and including payroll) $1,835,344.76 May Payrolls $337,685.42 and water revenue for May $102,260.97, a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants totaling $2,371,428.52 and to direct the city clerk to transfer funds from the Sales Tax to the Corporate in the amount of $300,000, from Sales Tax to New Sales Tax in the amount of $52,846 and to and to issue checks, EMC Monthly report, the report of the Lake Superintendent. A motion to approve an Ordinance establishing Prevailing Wage Rates, (1st Reading), a motion to approve an Ordinance approving the placement of a stop sign on southbound Industrial Avenue at the t-intersection with Eilerman Drive, (1st Reading), a motion to approve an Ordinance declaring 7 vehicles as surplus (4 from the Police Dept., 1 from the Fire Dept., and 2 from the Street Dept.), to authorize sale of these vehicles and to allow the City Administrator to sell these vehicles. (1st reading), a motion to approve an Ordinance amending the Water Rates (1st Reading), a motion to approve an Ordinance amending the Sewer Rates (1st Reading), a motion to approve an Ordinance for the Public Water Supply loan Program for the membrane filter system (1st Reading)
On roll call voting aye were Wise, Sisson, Timmons, Ostendorf, Law and Dees. Nay: None, Motion carried.
Old Business-
A motion was made by Law, seconded by Ostendorf to approve the Façade Grant application submitted by Head Quarters hair Salon owner Pam Voyles for an amount not to exceed $562.50. Motion carried
A motion was made by Wise seconded by Dees to approve the payment of $3,000 to Montgomery County for the Litchfield Ambulance’s share of the new billing software. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Timmons, seconded by Dees to approve an Ordinance Establishing Prevailing Wage Rates (2nd Reading). Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Yeas: Wise, Sisson, Timmons, Ostendorf, Law, Dees
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Wise seconded by Ostendorf to approve an Ordinance approving the placement of a stop sign on southbound Industrial Avenue at the t-intersection with Eilerman Drive (2nd Reading) Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Yeas: Wise, Sisson, Timmons, Ostendorf, Law, Dees
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Wise, seconded by Ostendorf to approve an Ordinance declaring 7 vehicles as surplus (4 from the Police Dept., 1 from the Fire Dept., and 2 from the Street Dept.), to authorize sale of these vehicles and to allow the City Administration to sell these vehicles.(2nd reading). Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Yeas: Wise, Sisson, Timmons, Ostendorf, Law, Dees
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Dees seconded by Timmons to approve an Ordinance amending the Water Rates (2nd Reading). Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Yeas: Wise, Sisson, Timmons, Ostendorf, Law, Dees
Nays: None.
A motion was made by Dees, seconded by Timmons to approve an Ordinance Amending the Sewer Rates (2nd Reading) . Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Yeas: Wise, Sisson, Timmons, Law, Dees
Nays: Ostendorf
A motion was made by Dees, seconded by Timmons to approve an Ordinance for the Public Water Supply loan Program for the membrane filter system (2nd Reading)
Motion carried on a roll call vote.
Yeas: Wise, Sisson, Timmons, Ostendorf, Law, Dees
Nays: None.
New Business
A motion was made by Law, seconded by Dees to approve hiring two temporary workers for the 6th Annual Cruisin Route 66 Classic Car Show and the 3rd Annual Lake Lou Yaeger Summer National Drag Boat Races at minimum wage. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Law, seconded by Ostendorf to approve a check for Schroeder’s DJ service in the amount of $750.00 for the Route 66 Car Show June 26-27, 2009 and to authorize the City Clerk to issue the check. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Law, seconded by Dees to approve a check for $500 to Subway for the Route 66 Car show Welcome Party Friday, June 26 and to authorize the City Clerk to issue a check. Motion Carried.
City Administrator Andy Ritchie spoke of upcoming projects:
Sidewalk R/R program-using high school workers to remove concrete for 2 weeks in June, 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks in August under direct supervision of the street department.
Schutt Sports still in negotiations.
½ % sales tax effective July 1, 2009
Emergency repair of Illinois street submitted to State with Capitol Improvement program
Walton Park-award for construction should be done by end of summer. We are working with IDOT.
There being no further business a motion was made by Mayor Jones seconded by Alderman Dees to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The Regular City Council Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
Approved,
Thomas F. Jones
Mayor
Attest:
Denise Meier Lueker
City Clerk
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